Yellow files for bankruptcy
Supply Chain Dive
AUGUST 7, 2023
The company had posted notices in late July it was ceasing operations.
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Watch: Key Success Factors in Parcel Spend Management
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 7, 2023
Shippers can't afford to be lackadaisical in managing their parcel spend management, says Josh Dunham, chief executive officer of Reveel.
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Brewing up supply chain resilience in the beverage business
Supply Chain Dive
AUGUST 7, 2023
Time is running out for wine and spirits distributors utilizing complex traditional conveyor systems.
LeaseAccelerator: Vendor Analysis — Lease lifecycle management solution overview, roadmap, competitors, tech selection tips, analyst summary
Spend Matters
AUGUST 7, 2023
This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis provides an overview of LeaseAccelerator and its lease lifecycle management solution. LeaseAccelerator’s customers use the solution to manage the lifecycles of real estate and asset leases, for example, through lease accounting and administration. The provider offers a suite of solutions to support this, from the initial ‘lease versus buy’ decision all the way through to the management of real estate procure-to-pay (P2P) strategy.
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.
GM blames automation supplier for EV production delays
Supply Chain Dive
AUGUST 7, 2023
CEO Mary Barra said the third-party issue caught the automaker by surprise, but it's "not walking away" from its 400,000 EV production target.
The Transition to Commercial EVs Will Take Longer Than Industry and Government Planners Think
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 7, 2023
Current long-term emissions targets are not attainable based on the timelines provided by corporations and government agencies.
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Watch: How to Overcome the Talent Drought in Logistics
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 7, 2023
People think the labor shortage in logistics happened because of the pandemic, but it actually started back in 2003, says Jennifer Sheets, CEO and president of MasterStaff.
353: Women in supply chain™, Holly Pearce
Let's Talk Supply Chain
AUGUST 7, 2023
In today’s episode of Women In Supply Chain, I’m joined by Holly Pearce, a self-confessed supply chain champion! Holly has over 20 years of industry experience, working at the director level across multiple global organizations. Currently the Director of Logistics for C+D Trojan, she is a transformation champion, seeking to improve supply chain processes and customer experience through continuous improvement, vertical integration, and shared visibility.
Suez Canal Tugboat Sinks After Collision Leaving One Person Missing
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 7, 2023
A salvage team rescued six of the seven crew from the sunken tugboat, and a search was ongoing for the missing crew member.
Bankrupt AeroCision looks to pay suppliers $5M
Supply Chain Dive
AUGUST 7, 2023
The aerospace parts maker filed for Chapter 11 last week after it buckled under revenue shortfalls, rising costs and supply chain disruptions.
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
Teamsters Deny Yellow’s Claim That Union Caused Trucking Firm’s Bankruptcy
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 7, 2023
Yellow’s management has had scathing criticism for the Teamsters in the wake of its demise.
Stitch Fix closing Pennsylvania fulfillment center as it readies new warehouse strategy
Supply Chain Dive
AUGUST 7, 2023
The apparel retailer's founder said closing two U.S. facilities will better optimize its inventory.
Cargo Airline Western Global Goes Bankrupt After Facing Cash Crunch
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 7, 2023
The filing comes nearly three years after the airline tapped the junk bond market for the first time in summer 2020 amid the pandemic-era boom and cheap credit.
Optimizing Procurement: Shifting from JIT to JIC Strategies
Procurement Freelancers
AUGUST 7, 2023
In the midst of today’s turbulent market, enterprises are reassessing their purchasing approaches to bolster… The post Optimizing Procurement: Shifting from JIT to JIC Strategies first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.
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.
Ukrainian Naval Drones Attack Russian Black Sea Port
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 7, 2023
The strike on August 4 came after Russia hit numerous port and grain-terminal targets, disrupting Ukraine’s ability to export grain.
Strengthening Supply Chains: Key Steps for the Oil & Gas Industry
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
AUGUST 7, 2023
No matter which team you look at — operations, supply chain, logistics, you name it — if you can’t see how you are tracking in real time, you don’t have the data to know whether the prices you’re paying align to the market in a given category.
Mastering Last Mile Delivery through Fleet Diversification
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 7, 2023
This webinar is brought to you by FRAYT and SupplyChainBrain to help businesses understand the nitty-gritty of fleet diversification that will put your business at the forefront of last mile delivery efficiency.
Transforming sustainable agriculture: The Nature Conservancy Centre and IBM unite to reduce crop residue burning in North India
IBM Supply Chain Blog
AUGUST 7, 2023
CRM Connect, championed by TNC – The Nature Conservancy Centre (TNCC), India, offers valuable intelligence to farmers, agriculture sector leaders, and decision makers. Over 1,000 farmers are using this technology solution to eliminate crop residue burning, and by the end of this year, the teams are aiming to engage with 12,000 more farmers. Promoting sustainable agriculture in India In North India, not too far from the Himalayas, is Punjab.
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.
The Advantages of Working With Boutique Freight Carriers
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 7, 2023
Now is the perfect time for shippers to reevaluate what they need from carriers — and that doesn’t always include the biggest freight brands in the business.
Optimizing clinical trial site performance: A focus on three AI capabilities
IBM Supply Chain Blog
AUGUST 7, 2023
This article, part of the IBM and Pfizer’s series on the application of AI techniques to improve clinical trial performance, focuses on enrollment and real-time forecasting. Additionally, we are looking to explore the ways to increase patient volume, diversity in clinical trial recruitment, and the potential to apply Generative AI and quantum computing.
Caught up on some holiday weekend reading – Which one of the following LinkedIn posts surprises you most and why?
Procurement Insights
AUGUST 7, 2023
Story #1 – What is a degree really worth? – [link] Tagging post author Sylvester Stallone — Iain Campbell McKenna , Mathew Schulz , Elvire Regnier Lussier Nadia Stoykov, MBA, JD Story #2 – Do you chase savings or value in supplier relationships? – [link] Tagging Kate Vitasek Serge Milman Jeremy Bowley Kelly Barner Karthik Rama – Procurement Doctor Story #3 – Can AI be fooled?
Is Creating an Awareness of Problems the Key to B2B Sales?
Negotiations Ninja
AUGUST 7, 2023
Greg Nutter was shocked by the number of people he’s come across who have been in sales for decades and were still making rookie mistakes. So he wrote a book to cover the fundamentals: P3 Selling: The Essentials of B2B Sales Success. One of the three “Ps” that Greg covers in the book is problems.
Procurement Is Navigating a Tech Tsunami (and It’s Upending How You Work)
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.
CPO Rising 2023: Procurement’s Top Achievements in Last 25 Years (Part 2)
CPO Rising
AUGUST 7, 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.
The Orion blockchain database: Empowering multi-party data governance
IBM Supply Chain Blog
AUGUST 7, 2023
Blockchain databases were designed to enhance trust in centralized ecosystems by incorporating tamper-evidence features into traditional databases. They are easier to use and can reduce operational and development costs compared to decentralized ledger technologies. However, existing blockchain databases lack efficient tools for multiple parties to control shared data on the ledger.
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