USMX files labor charge against dockworkers union
Supply Chain Dive
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
The International Longshoremen’s Association has refused to continue negotiations, the United States Maritime Alliance said in a statement Wednesday.
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Developing and Deploying Digital Empathy
Art of Procurement
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
I pre-interview about a dozen people each month for all of the podcasts produced by Art of Procurement. One thing. The post Developing and Deploying Digital Empathy appeared first on Art of Procurement.
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Kraft Heinz brings procurement expertise to Rise Against Hunger
Supply Chain Dive
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
The manufacturer is leveraging its logistics partnerships to help the nonprofit bring food to communities in need across Europe.
A new series on Risk Management for procurement professionals
Spend Matters
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
For this year’s Spend Matters Fall 2024 SolutionMap release – our comprehensive methodology designed to help organizations evaluate and select procurement solutions – we launched a new module: third-party (and supply chain) risk management (TPRM and SCRM). This module is a data-backed granular view of risk management solution providers and their capabilities (including suites, supplier-management–centric, and TPRM and SCRM specialists).
Tariffs on the Table: How to Brief the Board and C‑Suite With Confidence
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.
Podcast | Walmart’s Strategy for Boosting Supply Chain Resilience
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
How does the world’s largest retailer protect itself against a slew of supply chain disruptions?
Hurricane Helene: FedEx, US Postal Service halt some Florida deliveries
Supply Chain Dive
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
The carriers reported disruptions Thursday in the Tampa Bay area as the hurricane advances along Florida's western coastline.
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Customer-focused AR collections: Balancing payment recovery and client trust
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This content does not express the views or opinions of Spend Matters In today’s hyper-competitive landscape, customer experience is the silent force that can either propel a business forward or pull it under. Nowhere is this more evident than in accounts receivable (AR) collections, where the balance between managing unpaid debts and maintaining strong customer relationships is delicate but crucial.
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E-commerce Expert Insights: Q4 2024
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SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
The upcoming Q4 holiday shopping season is set to be one of the most lucrative a nd unpredictable yet. With a perfect storm of factors in play—ranging from shifting consumer habits and economic pressures to supply chain hiccups—this season will be anything but predictable. For e-commerce sellers, it’s not just about riding the holiday wave, but preparing for some unexpected twists and turns along the way.
How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control
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
Industry group proposes solar supply chain traceability standard
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SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
The first-of-its-kind standard is aimed at helping companies comply with laws like the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act.
USMX Files Labor Claim in Bid to Force Port Union Back to Bargaining Table
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SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
The ILA halted negotiations with the USMX in June, after discovering that a handful of ports were using automated systems to check in trucks.
DHL Supply Chain trims Pennsylvania warehouse network
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SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
The closure will impact nearly 270 employees, with layoffs starting Nov. 10.
Italy Opens Probe into 'Misleading' Sustainability Claims on Shein's Website
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SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
The probe from the AGCM — Italy's antitrust watchdog agency — will focus on the Dublin-based company that operates Shein's website and app.
How Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform
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.
An Industry Veteran Poses A Tough Question About The Future Of AI
Procurement Insights
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Tom Craig – Finance took enterprise ERP and made it an accounting tool. And limiting how much and what used. It meant companies wasting money on the unused part they paid for. Will they limit AI the same way? Jon W. Hansen EDITOR’S NOTE: Take a few moments to access Tom’s original LinkedIn post and join the discussion stream by sharing your thoughts.
USMX Files Labor Claim Against ILA in Bid to Force Union Back to Bargaining Table
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
The ILA halted negotiations with the USMX in June, after discovering that a handful of ports were using automated systems to check in trucks.
Beverage Wholesaler: AI Trends in the Beverage Alcohol Industry
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SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
AI is taking the digital transformation industry by storm. Whether it’s by streamlining employee processes, improving quality control, predicting demand and optimizing the supply chain, every aspect of a business has become easier with the help from AI. AI is taking the digital transformation industry by storm. Whether it’s by streamlining employee processes, improving quality control, predicting demand and optimizing the supply chain, every aspect of a business has become easier with the help f
U.S. Big-Truck Charging Has Private Money’s Attention
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SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Hundreds of millions of dollars in federal and state grants have helped spur an influx of spending to develop EV chargers for the heaviest U.S. trucks.
A Roadmap For Modernization: How To Break Free From Your Monolith Before July 31, 2026
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.
How To Prove Training Impact And Measure Training Outcomes
Skill Dynamics
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
So you’ve invested in your workforce, you’ve introduced training and development plans , but now you want to know exactly how effective these initiatives really are… Training and development is so important in the modern supply chain and procurement industry, but being able to measure and show the results of it is just as vital. Whether you’re trying to generate buy-in from leadership, or convince more employees to get involved, measuring the impact of training is a key step in the employee deve
In the VUCA Era, It's All About Trade-Offs
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Navigating the growing complexities of today’s supply chain requires a dynamic approach that focuses on trade-offs, rather than perfection.
The Essential Guide to Effective Procurement Training Programs
Skill Dynamics
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
On the surface, businesses invest in training programs to improve the skillset of their employees and enhance team performance. However, the effectiveness of these training programs relies on a lot of factors, many of which are overlooked. Whether it is creating tailored learning plans that tackle individual, unique skillsets or measuring ROI with a specific set of metrics, let’s deep dive into what makes a procurement training program drive team efficiency and achieve organizational objec
Honeywell CW45 Wearable Mobile Computer
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Procurement Is Navigating a Tech Tsunami (and It’s Upending How You Work)
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.
What Are The Three Solution Provider Demo Categories
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SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
“There are companies that will give you a demo, and even let you ask questions and request specific actions during the said demo, Jon W. Hansen. Obviously not as many as one would like, however it is a sure sign of the readiness of the product proposed.” – Dr. Thierry Fausten, LinkedIn Comment Sept. 26, 2024 Dr. Thierry Fausten , the demos do not have to be perfect, but they do have to “demonstrate” a clear agent-based understanding and show a clear path to the prog
Procurement has become a thriller with three intertwining plots
Jaggaer
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Overcoming Procurement Challenges: Cost, Resilience, and Sustainability If you’re a CPO (or other procurement leader) you are like the protagonist in a thriller that has not one but three exciting plotlines. Philip Marlowe, Sam Spade and even Sherlock Holmes himself would have trouble disentangling this drama and revealing the solution in the final scene!
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