Extreme Heat Threatens Cold Chain Reliability and Efficiency
All Things Supply Chain
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
As climate change worsens, temperatures rise. Unfortunately, this decades-long trend shows no sign of stopping.
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ICYMI: Preparing for Black Friday Cyber Monday
Finale Inventory
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Black Friday and Cyber Monday (BFCM) are the ultimate tentpole events for ecommerce sellers, but success doesn’t come without preparation. During a recent webinar, industry experts Richie (Levanta), Ali (Trellis), and Samantha (Finale Inventory) joined forces to share actionable insights on how sellers can thrive this holiday season. Whether optimizing pricing, managing inventory , or strategizing your marketing campaigns, the key takeaway was clear: agility, planning, and data are your best fri
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Ports prioritize cargo handling equipment with EPA funding
Supply Chain Dive
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
The federal agency will dole out $3 billion to support emissions reduction goals at 55 ports.
Back to (North) America: Companies Reassess Their Supply Chain Strategies
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
An increasing number of major companies are shifting manufacturing back to the U.S. and nearby Mexico in response to a volatile global supply chain landscape.
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.
Walmart slashes US delivery costs by 40% per order
Supply Chain Dive
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Increased automation and more efficient driver routes helped the retail giant accomplish the feat for the third consecutive quarter.
Navigating the ESG Maze: How Businesses Can Stay Compliant and Build Trust
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
As companies face growing pressure from governments, stakeholders and consumers, ESG reporting and compliance are at the forefront of corporate responsibility.
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Software Company Tracks the Journey of Your Thanksgiving Turkey
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
The average Thanksgiving turkey passes through three separate facilities and rides on four different trucks on its typical 760-mile journey from the farm to the supermarket.
Inbound Logistics: What Logistics Function Will AI Have the Most Profound Impact On?
Arkestro
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
GOODQUESTION Readers Weigh In What Logistics Function Will AI Have the Most Profound Impact On?
Port of Los Angeles Sees Sustained Import Surge Ahead of Tariffs
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
This year, the LA and Long Beach ports, which together account for roughly a third of all U.S. container imports, have seen their busiest ever peak season.
Reducing Obsolete Inventory: A Practical Guide
SCMDOJO
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Excessive and obsolete inventory can cause a business to fail. This is a significant and vital issue. One needs to mitigate these challenges and learn how to optimize inventory. Healthy inventory optimization management can help a company flourish like a wealthy field. That is why optimizing inventory and reducing obsolescence is a necessity. Let’s explore how certain principles can be applied to optimize inventory management: Inventory Management Systems We have a different perspective o
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
Ford to Slash 4,000 Jobs in Europe Over Next Three Years
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Although the EU recently imposed tariffs on EVs imported from China, Chinese automakers have continued to make inroads into the European market.
Resilience in times of uncertainty and ‘permacrisis’: making the case for SCRM
Spend Matters
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
In today’s interconnected global business environment, supply chain risk management (SCRM) has emerged as a critical discipline for organizations striving to maintain operational continuity and a competitive advantage. At its core, SCRM involves identifying, assessing and mitigating risks that can disrupt the flow of goods, services and information across a company’s supply chain.
Canada Calls for Ouster of Mexico in Renegotiated Trade Deal
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Canada's deputy prime minister noted that while the U.S. and Canada are "perfectly aligned" on trade with China, "the same cannot be said of Mexico.
Going global with your external workforce program
Spend Matters
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
In many cases, external workforce programs begin as a localized or regional effort, often driven by Human Resources or Procurement departments looking to improve talent or costs for their areas of management. The establishment of these localized programs will usually see more control, more visibility and better costs with how their company engages with the external workforce.
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.
Canada Calls for Ouster of Mexico in Renegotatied Trade Deal
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Canada's deputy prime minister noted that while the U.S. and Canada are "perfectly aligned" on trade with China, "the same cannot be said of Mexico.
GEP’s Whitepaper Claims About Autonomous AI Agents are (fill in the blank)
Procurement Insights
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
I was sent the above notification and asked the following question: What are the differences between Generative AI, Agentic AI, and Autonomous AI Agents? I will bypass the first one, Generative AI, to focus on the latter two. What immediately came to mind was VHS versus Betamax. Anyone post-Generation X will likely be scratching their head at this point.
Major Plastics Producers Accused of Greenwashing Their Waste Initiative
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Five major oil and chemical companies produce more plastic in two days than their Alliance’s projects have cleaned up over the past five years.
TRUE ProcureTech orchestration and intake are ineffective outside of a Metaprise
Procurement Insights
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
The above is a simplified model of the Metaprise I used to develop my ProcureTech solution in 1999 EDITOR’S NOTE: Below is a comment regarding one of my latest posts about the differences between Horizontal Stacking and Intelligent Vertical Integration. READER COMMENT Jon W. Hansen – I find this topic interesting for more reasons than just that I founded a business to solve this problem.
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.
NEW WEBINAR: AI In Action – Accounts Payable’s Biggest Innovations (PLUS AP HONORS 2024)
CPO Rising
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Join Ardent Partners and Medius on December 4th (2 PM ET) as they discuss AI In Action – Accounts Payable’s Biggest Innovations (PLUS AP HONORS 2024). This webinar will tell… The post NEW WEBINAR: AI In Action – Accounts Payable’s Biggest Innovations (PLUS AP HONORS 2024) appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.
Lowe’s braces for potential tariff hikes
Supply Chain Dive
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
The retailer said it diversified its supply chain after Trump’s first tariffs, but that 40% of its assortment is sourced abroad and more levies would add costs.
Trump selects Howard Lutnick as commerce secretary
Supply Chain Dive
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
The Cantor Fitzgerland CEO will be responsible for delivering Trump’s promise of a 60% tariff on goods from China.
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