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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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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Supply Chain Dive

AUGUST 7, 2023

Time is running out for wine and spirits distributors utilizing complex traditional conveyor systems.

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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

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.

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Supply Chain Dive

AUGUST 7, 2023

Now, ports and dockworkers must work to regain trust from trading partners, federal officials said.

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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.

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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.

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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 Brain

AUGUST 7, 2023

Yellow’s management has had scathing criticism for the Teamsters in the wake of its demise.

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Supply Chain Dive

AUGUST 7, 2023

The company had posted notices in late July it was ceasing operations.

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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.

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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?

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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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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.

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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.

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Supply Chain Dive

AUGUST 7, 2023

The apparel retailer's founder said closing two U.S. facilities will better optimize its inventory.

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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.

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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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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.

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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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