Thu.Sep 07, 2023

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Watch: Driving Sustainability From the Root of the Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

There are multiple trends driving sustainability in the supply chain right now, says Frank Clary, vice president for sustainability at multi-business operator and investor Agility.

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Harnessing AI and data analytics can make clean energy more viable

IBM Supply Chain Blog

The effects of climate change grow more tangible by the day. As a result, the electric power industry is hastening efforts to reduce environmental impact. To do so, they need help to get a clearer picture of where they fall on the emissions reduction roadmap, and to better understand their opportunities for improvement. This is where harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics can help.

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Elevating the Last Mile: Transformative Trends and Customer-Centric Evolution in E-commerce

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

The proliferation of e-commerce and the imperative for an omnichannel fulfillment experience has culminated in the advancement of the final mile. But even that is now being disrupted by technology that puts the customer front and center in the supply chain.

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Three Organizations Agree to Build Hydrogen-Powered Tourism Ship

Supply Chain Brain

The 40-seat vessel, which is outfitted with a 350-kilowatt hydrogen fuel cell, qualifies as a research, development and demonstration (RD&D) project under South Korea’s national hydrogen strategy.

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7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024

Procurement and supply chain leaders are presented with their fair share of challenges, with a host of tools and strategies to resolve them. That said, what’s the best path forward to leverage this year’s trends? In this recap of a recent GEP-WBR webinar, 7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024, GEP’s Pramod Sethumadhavan explores seven vital leadership trends that will help guide procurement and supply chain decision-makers.

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Nerves of U.S. Steel

Art of Procurement

“You can’t unscramble eggs.” – J.P. Morgan U.S. Steel was formed in 1901 when J.P. Morgan financed the merger of. The post Nerves of U.S. Steel appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Maintaining Warehouse Equipment During Peak-Season Demand

Supply Chain Brain

This year, among the most challenging curveballs that warehouses will face is getting the equipment they need when they need it.

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Boeing Warns 737 Deliveries to Be at Low End of 2023 Target

Supply Chain Brain

Narrowbody handovers will be near the bottom of Boeing’s goal of shipping 400 to 450 of the popular 737 jets this year, said chief financial officer Brian West.

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Managing your cloud ecosystems: Migrating to a new Ubuntu operating system version

IBM Supply Chain Blog

Planning and managing your cloud ecosystem and environments is critical for reducing production downtime and maintaining a functioning workload. In the “Managing your cloud ecosystems” blog series, we cover different strategies for ensuring that your setup functions smoothly with minimal downtime. In the third blog of the series, we’re discussing migrating your worker nodes to a new Ubuntu operating system.

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Neptune Lines Orders Two Car Carriers from Fujian Mawei

Supply Chain Brain

The 4,200 car equivalent unit (CEU) dead freight pure car and truck carriers (PCTC) will be delivered by Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding by 2026.

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Hormel lowers outlook amid challenging pork and turkey backdrop

Supply Chain Dive

Weak prices offset sales volume growth in the third quarter as the food processor struggled with supply chain issues that resulted in a hefty arbitration payment.

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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets.

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Mid-Sized Businesses More Optimistic Than Small and Large-Sized Companies

Supply Chain Brain

Dun & Bradstreet found that midsized businesses are slightly more optimistic than small and large-sized companies and that global demand is expected to weaken.

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Flexport CEO Dave Clark resigns, founder Ryan Petersen takes over

Supply Chain Dive

In a statement Wednesday, Clark said Petersen is best suited to lead the company as it shifts its focus back to "growth in the core freight business.

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[Pod] Procurement 6 – September 8th, 2023

Art of Procurement

Procurement 6 is a short podcast from Art of Procurement that publishes in the Art of Procurement feed every Friday. The post [Pod] Procurement 6 – September 8th, 2023 appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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STB proposes reciprocal switching rule in push for improved rail service

Supply Chain Dive

The new rule would provide shippers a path to switching shipments to another nearby railroad if service levels are not adequate.

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Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes with the Power of Generative AI

Generative AI goes beyond just automating tasks and providing real-time answers. Did you know that implementing generative AI reduces sourcing cycle times and allows for faster decision-making across procurement operations? In this whitepaper — Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes With the Power of Generative AI — experts reveal how the strategic application of generative AI within procurement processes is paving the way for groundbreaking improvements.

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National Retail Federation Acquires Reverse Logistics Association

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

The National Retail Federation is acquiring the Reverse Logistics Association as it looks to bolster its circular economy advocacy.

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TransmetriQ Introduces Railcar Repair Maintenance, Shop Finder Tools

Supply Chain Brain

The new features are part of TransmetriQ’s Asset Manager service, which helps shippers and car owners gather information on their fleets.

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Barge rates pressured by low Mississippi River water levels

Supply Chain Dive

Increased shipping restrictions and higher prices could be “especially problematic” as corn and soybean harvests advance, the USDA reported.

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How will AI impact your supply network continuity panel discussion with MIT’s Maria Jesus Saenz, Spend Matters’ Jason Busch, and The Hackett Group’s Chris Sawchuk

Procurement Insights

How will AI impact you? It is at once a simple, yet complex question: – Simple in that we understand the overarching concept of AI. – Complex because we have yet to really define or understand “our role” in leveraging AI to achieve optimal results. In my September 3rd post I wrote: “In short, AI is an extenstion of human experience and expertise – NOT a replacement for it!

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller

As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe

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7 focus areas for negotiating procurement contracts

Supply Chain Dive

Reviewing clauses and KPI disclosures can help procurement managers minimize supply chain risks.

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Arkestro for Automotive

Arkestro

Automotive Accelerate your auto supply chain efficiency with Arkestro Get in touch Our solutions Rev up your procurement impact with PPO Predictive Procurement Orchestration (PPO) is transforming the way automotive companies find the right supplier, at the right price, at the right time. With the ever-changing nature of the automotive industry, it is essential to implement a tool like Arkestro to stay ahead of the competition and build better supplier relationships.

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Achieving Secure Remote Access Is Within Reach for Manufacturers

Supply Chain Brain

The unpleasant truth is that most remote-access mechanisms are overly permissive, and not built for critical operations.

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Building AI for business: IBM’s Granite foundation models

IBM Supply Chain Blog

It’s an exciting time in AI for business. As we apply the technology more widely across areas ranging from customer service to HR to code modernization, artificial intelligence (AI) is helping increasing numbers of us work smarter, not harder. And as we are just at the start of the AI for business revolution, the potential for improving productivity and creativity is vast.

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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report

The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?

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Podcast | How Sanctions Are Disrupting the Electronic Components Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

The Biden Administration’s sanctions on sales of advanced technology are having a major impact on the global electronics supply chain.