All Things Supply Chain
MARCH 25, 2024
Ever peeked behind the curtain to see how your favorite products come to life? Social media’s doing exactly that, pulling back the veil on manufacturing like never before.
Procurement Leaders
MARCH 25, 2024
Question: What’s driving your thinking when it comes to the rollout of artificial intelligence in procurement? Is it the efficiencies that might be gained from harnessing the technology? How about the insights that might be available? Or is it more fundamental, such as the potential new business models that might become possible? Or – whisper it quietly – the risks you face from not thinking about it at all?
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Supply Chain Dive
MARCH 25, 2024
The chipmaker's hundreds of U.S. suppliers should prepare for "when the taps turn on," according to one expert.
Spend Matters
MARCH 25, 2024
Complementing our recent research into AI in procurement solution use cases and our wider theme around AI in general , Spend Matters has been undertaking a series of interviews with senior procurement practitioners to gauge the level of interest in, and infiltration of, AI and generative AI (GenAI) in the practical lives of the procurement organization today.
Advertiser: GEP
“What should we do about the tariffs?” There’s no straightforward answer — every leader has a different expectation. CFOs want numbers. COOs want action. CEOs want strategy. And supply chain and procurement leaders need to be ready with the right response — fast. That’s why GEP has created a simple three-part framework that will help CPOs and CSCOs brief the board and C-suite with clarity and confidence.
Supply Chain Dive
MARCH 25, 2024
The global food company said its new projects aim to reduce and remove over 500,000 metric tons of carbon over a 20-year period.
Spend Matters
MARCH 25, 2024
This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis gives an overview of Canopy, a supplier information management (SIM) solution that focuses on supplier data and due diligence. It is critical to ensure an organization knows the suppliers it works with, has all the required information on suppliers and that the information is up-to-date. Decisions about whether to work with a supplier can be simple or complex, depending on the screening and attention that supplier requires This data collection process and data
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Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 25, 2024
For global supply chains striving to meet growing expectations of sustainability, transparency and traceability are essential capabilities.
Supply Chain Dive
MARCH 25, 2024
The Tijuana, Mexico, facility will target the technology, automotive, retail and lifestyle sectors.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 25, 2024
The advisory also highlights Houthi deceptive communications, provides information on the new Joint Maritime Information Center, and updates other threat info.
Supply Chain Dive
MARCH 25, 2024
Container visibility on rail is crucial to plan pickup times and avoid fees. Here are key events to watch.
Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives
Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
MARCH 25, 2024
Labor costs continue to rise in the electronics supply chain, but industry research finds materials costs and backlogs easing.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 25, 2024
The FAST PASS Act would mandate the secretary of transportation to study how critical cargo can be expedited in emergencies like hurricanes and pandemics.
SCMDOJO
MARCH 25, 2024
The supply chain industry is vital to the global economy with its complex network of activities, people, organizations, information, and resources. As businesses continue to globalize and markets become increasingly interconnected, the demand for skilled supply chain professionals is rising. Understanding the pathway to success is crucial for students eyeing a career in this dynamic field.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 25, 2024
Although cargo volumes were up 6% at the Port of Vancouver in 2023, container volumes were down 12% due to a variety of factors.
Advertiser: GEP
Tariffs are no longer just policy noise. They’re driving real, bottom-line impact. One policy shift and your sourcing strategy is upside down. This bulletin cuts straight to the point. How Market-Leading Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform breaks down how procurement teams are staying ahead of the chaos with real-time insights, smarter sourcing moves and AI-powered agility.
SCMDOJO
MARCH 25, 2024
The Rise of Warehouse Robotics: Revolution or Evolution? Nowadays, logistics landscapes and supply chain management are witnessing a breakthrough innovation: the automation of robots in warehouse operations. Amazon defies mere novelty, as proven by the sterling application of over 200k mobile robot units across all their fulfillment centers worldwide.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 25, 2024
Foreign companies will be required to designate their authorized representative based in the member state in which they operate.
Arkestro
MARCH 25, 2024
The integration of digital tools, particularly predictive procurement, has revolutionised the logistics landscape, transforming them from mere add-ons to indisp
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 25, 2024
Embark on a journey of savings as we unpack parcel spend operations with Reveel. Discover the nuanced strategies that propel our customers to achieve substantial savings in shipping operations.
Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar
Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
MARCH 25, 2024
The global adoption of generative AI is upon us, and it’s essential for marketing organizations to understand and play in this space to stay competitive. With content demands expected to grow in the next few years, organizations need to create more content at a faster pace to meet customer expectations and business needs. Knowing how to manifest these improvements is not always clear: Enter generative AI and the content supply chain.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 25, 2024
Calhoun plans to “complete the critical work under way to stabilize and position the company for the future” over the coming months, the announcement said.
Procurement Freelancers
MARCH 25, 2024
The constantly changing nature of business operations necessitates the continual pursuit of efficiency, particularly in the… The post How Purchasing Consultants Simplify the Procurement Process first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 25, 2024
Debra Hatter, partner with Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP, discusses the findings of the law firm’s second annual Global M&A Trends and Risks Report.
Advertiser: GEP
Procurement is in the middle of a tech tsunami. And if it feels like the old playbooks aren’t working anymore, that’s because they aren’t. Agentic AI. Autonomous procurement. Unified source-to-pay ecosystems. These innovations are converging and transforming how procurement teams operate. The GEP 2025 Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report breaks it all down.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
MARCH 25, 2024
For more than 100 years, IBM’s founding principles have inspired efforts to promote equality, fairness and inclusion in the workplace and society. The company has lived the value of “respect for the individual” by championing employment practices that reward ability over identity and that make work more attainable for all. In 1935, approximately twenty years after IBM was founded, it began hiring women into professional roles.
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
MARCH 25, 2024
Lack of predictive view leaving organizations vulnerable to disruption
IBM Supply Chain Blog
MARCH 25, 2024
As the effects of climate change intensify, extreme weather events are becoming increasingly frequent and severe. The US experienced 25 extreme weather events in 2023, each causing losses of over USD 1 billion, with a total cost of USD 73.8 billion. These climate events have a huge potential impact on financial institutions. In 2021, large-scale floods affected the European countries of Austria, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg, causing USD 43 billion worth of damage in addition
Procurement Insights
MARCH 25, 2024
This is the fourth video in this series. In the previous three, I provided successful case studies involving the following organizations: GE Capital A.G. Simpson Lear Corporation General Motors Kellogg’s Kodak Deloitte Touche (now Deloitte) Before proceeding to the next case studies, starting with the Department of National Defence contract, I would like to discuss how to build your own success stories.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
MARCH 25, 2024
Read the case study to unpack how the change to this electric power option can help operations limit costs, reduce emissions, improve work environments and boost labor utilization.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 25, 2024
In 20 years, the evolution of physical security in the supply chain may be remembered as one of the greatest driving forces of change in the supply chain industry.
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
MARCH 25, 2024
February imports, at 2.44 million TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units) increased 21% compared to February 2023. And when taking into account, the timing of the Lunar New Year, coupled with the impact of ongoing Red Sea and Panama Canal disruptions, the firm explained that U.S.-bound imports over the first two months of 2024, at 5.04 million TEU, posted a 14% annual increase over 2023’s 4.40 million TEU.
Positive Purchasing
MARCH 25, 2024
Procurement MBA Students Prepare for Expert Insights in Supplier Relationships and Innovation On 2 April, our CEO Jonathan O’Brien, will be delivering an online guest lecture on ‘Supplier Relationships and Innovation’ to Procurement MBA students at the Metropolia University of Applied Sciences. The event is designed as part of the university’s curriculum to improve the skillset of future procurement professionals.
Advertiser: GEP
The race to dominate AI is no longer about who has the smartest algorithms — it's about who can build and scale faster. Behind every AI breakthrough lies a battle for resources: data centers, compute hardware, power, and telecom infrastructure. And right now, even tech giants are hitting a wall. Our latest white paper reveals the six critical supply chain elements that are increasingly separating AI leaders from the rest.
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