All Things Supply Chain
OCTOBER 21, 2024
In an era where technological advancements are necessary for staying competitive, the digitization of supply chains represents a pivotal shift in operational excellence.
Procurement Leaders
OCTOBER 21, 2024
There are many ways that procurement brings financial value to an organisation – from the consistent delivery of year-on-year savings and cost avoidance to the strengthening of working capital positions and cash flow. But perhaps the most progressive of impacts that CPOs can pursue is to drive revenue generation – using procurement’s powers and relationships to deliver top-line impact.
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Supply Chain Dive
OCTOBER 21, 2024
The fast food giant, which is the world's largest buyer of beef, alleges major meat companies conducted illegal acts to drive down supplies.
Spend Matters
OCTOBER 21, 2024
This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis provides an overview of Spendscape by McKinsey and its solution for spend and CO2 analytics. Analytics are vital to the success of a procurement team, as data-driven decision making, improving efficiency and productivity, risk management, cost reduction and much more all depend on solid analytics. While many tools include analytics in the loosest sense, it takes an expertly designed analytics-focused tool to deliver the full value possible.
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.
Supply Chain Dive
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Per-package ground parcel rates reached their lowest level since 2021, according to the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Private shippers will typically use dual labels to identify both the USPS and a private mail carrier as possible delivery agents for a parcel.
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Spend Matters
OCTOBER 21, 2024
During the week of September 23, I represented Spend Matters at the Amazon Business Reshape 2024 event in Dallas, Texas. The event, which hosted over 1,100 attendees (a 28% year-over-year increase), detailed Amazon Business’s growth, revealing that it has reached over $35 billion in annualized sales and serves more than 6 million business customers.
Supply Chain Dive
OCTOBER 21, 2024
The move will impact 527 workers as the regional grocer aims to "maximize supply chain efficiencies" in a competitive environment.
Spend Matters
OCTOBER 21, 2024
This second part of the Spend Matters Vendor Analysis on Spendscape by McKinsey’s spend and CO2 analytics solution details its strengths and opportunities. It also looks at the voice of the customer and what considerations may factor in choosing Spendscape as a potential solution provider. Part 1 of the series provided a history and overview of Spendscape’s solution and the solution’s roadmap/vision.
Supply Chain Dive
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Discover 7 key reasons why the right carrier partnership is crucial for shipping cross-border freight.
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
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Once the facilities are up and running, they are expected to boost Infinera's domestic semiconductor manufacturing capacity by 10 times.
Procurement Insights
OCTOBER 21, 2024
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is the discussion stream resulting from a thought-provoking interview between Shaun Syversten and David Loseby which illustrates perfectly why the agent-based model is critical to ProcureTech initiative success. Shaun Syversten: “Economics, unfortunately, as originally conceived” – “many others probably before” How much do you rely on logic when making decisions in procurement?
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Maersk had already raised its 2024 profit forecast in May, June and August, as the Red Sea conflict was having a larger than previously expected impact.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Today I’m joined by TSG Fleet , the one-stop-shop for large private fleets. TSG, part of the Transportation Services Group of companies, is a leader in outdoor industrial storage for Southern California and North Texas. And, as a full-service center for local, regional and national private fleets and intermodal carriers, TSG also provides maintenance and repair to dry vans, containers, chassis, refrigerated trailers, and straight truck vans.
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.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Stefan Benett, managing director with Inverto, discusses the challenges of obtaining sufficient production capacity and raw materials to keep Europe’s energy sector on track to achieve “net-zero” emissions targets.
Arkestro
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Nurturing Innovation at the MEMA Annual Auto Conference Cultivate the Future of Automotive with Arkestro The MEMA Original Equipment Suppliers Annual Conference is a two-day event which brings the supplier and manufacturer communities together to foster connections in the heart of the automotive world. This event empowers attendees by providing critical information from industry leaders and creates invaluable connections with great networking opportunities. Suburban Collection Showplace 46100
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 21, 2024
The system even captures emotional cues like frustration or satisfaction, helping businesses gain deeper insights into customer sentiment, improve operational efficiency and deliver enhanced user experience.
Procurement Insights
OCTOBER 21, 2024
I love the active engagement within my community – including the comments and questions I receive in the virtual mail or message bag every day. It was not surprising that one of the most frequent questions I received today related to the $2 billion Zip valuation. More specifically, what did I think about it? Here are my preliminary thoughts: As for Zip, while great news for investors, it doesn’t necessarily mean much for improving the 80% initiative failure rate.
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.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 21, 2024
A tentative deal between Boeing and the union doesn’t guarantee that workers will also fall in line.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Hurricane Milton has disrupted Florida’s logistics networks, impacting everything from road and rail transportation to portal operations. The storm has fueled effects that may disrupt industries for weeks or even months. Understanding how the industry can rebound means looking back at how logistics teams have tackled disruptions in the past and proven recovery plans.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 21, 2024
With the help of a market-leading AI platform, companies can help to bring about a safer and just future for workers around the globe and their organizations to succeed.
ContractSafe
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Learn the seven essential best practices for finance contract management in order to streamline processes, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance.
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.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 21, 2024
The cloud- and mobile-based system automates maintenance management for fleets, by taking in recall alerts, tracking fuel use, and logging vehicle inspections.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Today I’m joined by TSG Fleet , the one-stop-shop for large private fleets. TSG, part of the Transportation Services Group of companies, is a leader in outdoor industrial storage for Southern California and North Texas. And, as a full-service center for local, regional and national private fleets and intermodal carriers, TSG also provides maintenance and repair to dry vans, containers, chassis, refrigerated trailers, and straight truck vans.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Technology is already playing a key role in enabling fashion brands to make huge strides in tracking their supply chains and positioning themselves at the forefront of sustainable development.
CPO Rising
OCTOBER 21, 2024
I spent last week in Las Vegas attending SAP Spend Connect. Spend Connect is the evolution of the old Ariba Live and now covers the entirety of SAP Intelligent Spend… The post Magnus Mondays — SAP Spend Connect: Data, Intelligence, and Suite appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.
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