Supply Chain Queen

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Sustainable supply chains are good for the planet and good for business. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell takes on this topic with Tim Harford, host of Cautionary Tales, and guest Sheri Hinish, IBM’s Global Sustainability Services Leader and Offering Leader for Sustainable Supply Chain, known as the “supply-chain queen.” They.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Two key technologies that have gained significant traction in recent years are 3D product imaging and artificial intelligence-based analytics.

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Supply Chain Queen

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

In Episode 77, Dr. Yossi Sheffi, iconic thought leader and professor at MIT, innovator, and author of a new book ‘ The Magic Conveyor Belt’ chats with host Sheri Hinish about the future of supply chain including the people, exponential technology, and disruptive themes that will shape the future of the profession. This book offers.

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Supply Chain Dive

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

IT hiccups at packaging sites created a supply chain backup in the food and beverage giant’s vitamin, mineral and supplement unit.

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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.

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Supply Chain Queen

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Happy Earth Day 22! In episode 70, host Sheri Hinish (SupplyChainQueen) joins Chief Evangelist Tom Raftery (Sustainable Supply Chain podcast host) for an EARTH WEEK discussion that zeros in on the Sustainability Imperative across climate, social equity, and responsible business. Key topics include: The world is changing – the global economy is about to become.

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Supply Chain Dive

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The move is part of the company’s larger strategy to reclaim its position in off-price and closeout sourcing.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The FTC argues Kroger’s $24.6bn takeover of Albertsons would narrow consumer choice and weaken quality of products.

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Supply Chain Queen

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

In Episode 73, host Sheri Hinish delves into bestseller, "From Source to Sold” and offers an inside look at the real-world experiences and valuable lessons of supply chain experts, industry leaders, and disruptive innovators.

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Una

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

EPISODE 154 The Sourcing Hero Gets a Sidekick with Kris Lance By Kelly Barner | February 28, 2024 “People who think they know everything are a great annoyance to those of us who do.” – Isaac Asimov After 3.5 years and over 150 episodes, it had to happen eventually: The Sourcing Hero now has a Sidekick. This sidekick may be a monthly newsletter, but it is no less ready to fight the good fight than Robin, Chewbaca, or Dr.

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Supply Chain Queen

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The decisions we make this decade are the most important in human history. You have to ask yourself: if our economic system actively destroys the biosphere and fails to meet many people's basic needs, what actually the point of it all?

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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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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The self-evident questions are: Can’t you consolidate packages going to the same street on the same day? Do you really need a giant van to deliver a small box?

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Supply Chain Queen

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Dr. Garry Copper, neuroscientist turned sustainability technologist and circularity advocate had a pivotal moment - that our field is one-noted and we need to build a reuse bridge to capture value left in materials to transition to a sustainable world, a fly-wheel of wealth for communities who have been left out in the linear economy.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Eric Breen, director of enterprise sales with Kaleris, explains why, when it comes to digitizing logistics processes, it's essential to automate operations in the yard area of the warehouse.

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Supply Chain Queen

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

In this special International Women’s Day edition of Transform Talks, Sheri talks with Maria and looks back at some of the conversations she has had with the fantastic women we have had on the show in the past 12 months. For those of you that are interested in listening back to the full episodes, the.

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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.

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Supply Chain Dive

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The reduction in business is intentional as the e-commerce giant delivers more of its own volume.

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Supply Chain Queen

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

In celebration of International Women’s Day, we're joined by a panel of senior leaders in supply chain who reflect on the challenges and opportunities of being women in our field: Sarah Bonnaud, the vice president of supply chain transformation for the Estée Lauder Companies, Jennifer Han, the chief product supply officer of nutrition for Unilever, Read more

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Supply Chain Dive

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The new facility provides double the space and is part of the company’s five-year growth plan.

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Procurement Insights

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

For me, nothing beats that first sip of hot coffee in the morning. It is one of the highlights of my day. But as you enjoy your caffeine boost, have you ever wondered where that satisfying, best part of waking up beverage originated and the often volatile nature of its trip through the global supply chain. Probably not because, after all, it is your time of day before you enter your world of daily living.

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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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Procurement Software

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

What are the major differences between running your procurement operations in ERP, S2P suites or a best-of-breed digital procurement tools ? For folks like me, who are deeply involved in the procurement tech space, the answer is clear. However, to anyone who’s just getting started on this topic, the terminology may be confusing. You may be aware that they’re different.

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Una

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Don't Be a Dilbert Character in Procurement Don’t be a Dilbert! How to escape the traditional stereotype of procurement professionals and broaden the appeal of the function’s brand. By Hugo Britt | February 29, 2023 Search Search We love Dilbert, but Scott Adams, unfortunately, isn’t helping procurement’s mission to broaden its appeal! His comic strip regularly features employees arguing with bull-headed, uncaring, and officious procurement officers who represent the worst of the pro

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Finale Inventory

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Business is thriving. You’re expanding product offerings, launching as a marketplace seller on Amazon, and might even try setting up a TikTok shop. It feels like the sky’s the limit. But as you get your listings ready for expansion, have you thought about how these avenues for growth also introduce complexity for your ecommerce operations – especially with inventory management?

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ContractSafe

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Getting started with a new CLM? Join us for a new webinar to prepare your processes for new technology, learn what to look for in a CLM and and how to sey yourself up for success when implementing.

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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?

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Una

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The Sidekick #002 Herds Shrink, Farmers Rage Kris Lance VP & General Manager, Una February 27, 2024 Image: www.dw.com Intro Welcome to Issue #002 of The Sidekick ! I had a ball putting the first one together and the response so far has been fantastic. In this issue, I check out the EU’s war on its own farmers to understand the friction caused by overregulation and rapid decarbonization.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

An extensive questionnaire was sent to companies by U.S. Customs and Border Protection earlier in February, marking a widening effort to seek disclosure about provenance.

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SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

SAP’s Ethosa Thurma answers Supply Chain Management Review’s 6 Questions on ethical sourcing and procurement practices.

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Supply Chain Dive

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The operational agreement between CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL and Evergreen has been extended until 2032.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

In January, Macy’s announced plans to cut 2,350 jobs, or 3.5% of its workforce, calling for a “bold new chapter that concentrates more on luxury shopping.

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Procurement Freelancers

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Navigating many contracts is hard. This is especially true for freelance procurement contract managers.

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Supply Chain Dive

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Automation, technology and data have helped the company retain workers and reduce turnover across its sites.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Ancora Holdings is looking to overhaul Norfolk Southern’s leadership through its roughly $1 billion stake in the carrier.

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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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