Let's Talk Supply Chain
JULY 31, 2023
Today I’m joined by Commtrex, an award-winning brand that is on a mission to simplify freight by rail. Commtrex is a tech-enabled rail logistics provider with a team of experienced rail professionals, an extensive network of partners, and a best-in-class technology platform that simplifies the movement of freight and creates a competitive advantage.
Procurement Freelancers
JULY 31, 2023
Are you prepared to enhance your game and master your procurement process? This article explains… The post How to Develop an Effective Procurement Strategy first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.
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Supply Chain Brain
JULY 31, 2023
Supply chain attacks are extensive, meticulously planned, and take advantage of the trust between business associates and third-party software providers.
Supply Chain Dive
JULY 31, 2023
E-commerce and warehouse construction activity are showing signs of recovery, which could lead to increased demand for automation tools, according to Interact Analysis.
Advertiser: GEP
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.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 31, 2023
The U.S. needs to get to a place where it's easier for factories and mines to source battery materials, says Gene Berdichevsky, the co-founder of Sila Nanotechnologies.
Supply Chain Dive
JULY 31, 2023
ILWU Canada members voted to reject a tentative deal last week due to safety, wellbeing and work jurisdiction concerns. But by Sunday, stakeholders had found a new settlement.
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Spend Matters
JULY 31, 2023
Twice a year, the Spend Matters analyst team works to score vendors in a data-driven process called SolutionMap which assesses the technical capabilities of vendors using a rigorous RFI process. This article highlights the changes and trends that our scoring process and general market knowledge has brought to our attention. This content is for members only.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 31, 2023
The recent drop in demand for services has left many startups in fulfillment and logistics struggling to survive, says Aaron Alpeter, CEO and founder of IZBA.
Supply Chain Dive
JULY 31, 2023
A regional fulfillment model, machine learning and the use of same-day delivery facilities helped the company achieve that milestone, an executive said.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 31, 2023
Omnitracs Roadnet Anywhere has proven to be an effective routing and scheduling solution that significantly cuts costs, increases productivity, and improves revenue.
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.
Supply Chain Dive
JULY 31, 2023
The added reach is expected to go beyond the city itself and into the wider Midwest, its chief commercial officer told Supply Chain Dive.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 31, 2023
In the North American freight market, shippers are playing it cautious in both their procurement and their transportation planning. How should they allocate their freight between the spot market and contracts?
Supply Chain Dive
JULY 31, 2023
Injury rates in storage and distribution facilities are higher than the national average, the department said.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 31, 2023
Sunak said the decision to grant the licenses was the right thing to do, arguing that the choice aligns with the country’s net-zero emissions goals.
Advertiser: GEP
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.
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
JULY 31, 2023
Last year saw 3PL net revenue grow 24%, the fourth-best year on record according to data from Armstrong & Associates.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 31, 2023
The service, which will be launched in September 2023, will connect South Florida to Honduras, Colombia, Peru and Ecuador.
Supply Chain Dive
JULY 31, 2023
The third-largest LTL carrier posted notifications to customers and employees at terminals Sunday.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 31, 2023
The latest supply-chain news, analysis, trends and tools for executives in the supply chain management industry.
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
Pipefy
JULY 31, 2023
The terms “front office” and “back office” refer to distinct business processes within a company, based on the physical location where businesses have traditionally performed these functions. Front office functions, for example, refer to front-facing tasks or interactions, whereas back office functions had more with supporting work that occurred behind the scenes.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 31, 2023
The two sides were able to reach a new deal with the help of the Canada Industrial Relations Board.
Pipefy
JULY 31, 2023
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that six million Americans quit their jobs in April 2022, a trend now known collectively as the Great Resignation. This figure is an increase of 300,000 from the previous year, prompting a need for HR departments to stem this flood of departures. One obvious starting point? Reviewing their employee journey map.
Finale Inventory
JULY 31, 2023
Marketplace seller using a tablet to receive inventory and review orders. Image by Freepik Written in partnership with SellCord. Amazon has long been recognized as the dominant force in the e-commerce industry, revolutionizing the way people shop online and setting new standards for customer convenience and satisfaction. However, in recent years, Walmart has rapidly emerged as a strong competitor to Amazon’s dominance, challenging its position and reshaping the e-commerce landscape.
Advertiser: GEP
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?
Procurement Insights
JULY 31, 2023
I opened my inbox, and as I was sipping my second cup of coffee, I noted the following email (see image below): While waiting for the caffeine to kick in, three Procurement Insights posts from the past immediately came to mind. December 5th, 2007 – Microsoft Acquires SAP? (A Commentary) September 12th, 2014 – Is Amazon The New Oracle or How The Emergence of The B2C World Marks The Official End of The ERP Era April 19th, 2023 – The Road Not Taken: How The Mendocino Project May H
Negotiations Ninja
JULY 31, 2023
Dr. Charlotte de Brabandt has been in procurement for almost 14 years and worked in five different industries, everything from automotive to tech. After nine years in automotive in the marketing procurement department for Porsche, she spent five years at Johnson & Johnson, specializing in MRO and energy procurement.
HICX
JULY 31, 2023
Supplier marketing can be defined as, “The process by which companies engage suppliers, build strong supplier relationships and create supplier value in order to capture value from suppliers in return.” With its focus on supplier engagement, many of the techniques are those that have been long practiced by customer marketing. Leading organizations that adopt and practice supplier marketing , understand that: They themselves cannot be successful if their suppliers are not successful By taking car
Arkestro
JULY 31, 2023
The post Digital Supply Chain: Harnessing AI to Revolutionise Procurement – A Conversation with Arkestro’s Edmund Zagorin appeared first on Arkestro.
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When the only certainty is uncertainty, what does that mean for today’s supply chain management approaches? This eBook delves into how supply chain orchestration can help businesses unlock agility, transparency, intelligence, and trust across their end-to-end supply chain.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
JULY 31, 2023
We already covered how mainframe modernization isn’t just for the financial industry , so why not address the elephant in the room? The world’s biggest modernization challenges are concentrated in the banking industry. Before the internet and cloud computing , and before smartphones and mobile apps, banks were shuttling payments through massive electronic settlement gateways and operating mainframes as systems of record.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 31, 2023
As the food industry emerges from post pandemic supply chain disruptions there is much work that needs to be done to restore supply chain equilibrium.
CPO Rising
JULY 31, 2023
Today, we feature our ongoing coverage of this year’s 18th-annual CPO-themed report, where my team and I continue our nearly two-decade-long dialogue with chief procurement officers (CPOs) and other procurement leaders.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 31, 2023
In this whitepaper, artificial intelligence (AI) company Peak takes a deep dive into all things demand forecasting, supply chain and the role of AI
Advertiser: GEP
Direct materials sourcing is evolving, with procurement now tasked not only with cost efficiency but managing sustainability and risk management. The environment is marked by heightened demand and expectations, compounded by challenges such as rising input prices, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions. While some embrace cutting-edge tools like AI and blockchain for global trade functions, others lag in technology adoption.
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