Walmart, Alphabet’s Wing team up for drone delivery in Texas
Supply Chain Dive
AUGUST 24, 2023
Two stores in the Dallas-Fort Worth area will offer the service for customers within a 6-mile radius by the end of the year.
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Globus Maritime Places $75.5M Order for Two Bulk Carriers
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 24, 2023
The company said that the vessels will be built at a reputable Japanese shipyard and will be delivered during the second half of 2026.
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Onshoring semiconductor production to the US is risky. Here’s how to protect yourself.
Supply Chain Dive
AUGUST 24, 2023
As chipmakers push to bring their operations closer to home, experts say it’s critical they keep close tabs on critical data and IP.
Ocean Carrier EBIT Fell by 90% Year-on-Year During Q2 2023
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 24, 2023
Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) had the largest EBIT per TEU during Q2 2023 at $305, a massive drop-off from Q2 2022, which was over $1,500 per TEU.
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.
Supplier emissions reductions can ripple from procurement actions
Supply Chain Dive
AUGUST 24, 2023
Shrinking Scope 3 footprints can create broad-based change across a supply chain, sustainability leaders AstraZeneca and Philips said in a recent webinar.
OPEC May Need to Cut Again as Fragile Members Recover, Citi Says
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 24, 2023
Iran, Iraq, Libya, Nigeria and Venezuela will add roughly 900,000 barrels a day of production this year and at least the same in 2024, the bank estimates.
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Affirmative Action Is Out — But Supplier Diversity Is Here to Stay
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 24, 2023
For organizations that have dedicated years to nurturing their supplier diversity programs, what lies ahead?
The Power of Digital Twins is Being Drained as Customers are Left Behind
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
AUGUST 24, 2023
As more supply chains build digital twins, few are adding their customers to the modeling, leaving gaps in their ability to drive better outcomes.
Watch: New-Age Warehouse Operations: People, Process & Robotics
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 24, 2023
The success of automating at large scale in big warehouses relies on companies being willing and able to rethink their entire supply chains, says Jonas Swarttouw, vice president customer and business development for North America at NewCold.
2018 Call for Code Winner Project OWL advances its natural disaster communication network
IBM Supply Chain Blog
AUGUST 24, 2023
For disaster-prone areas, fragile connectivity remains a major problem, often going offline in critical moments. Aerospace enterprises face a similar challenge when trying to run consistent high-altitude connectivity while operating in remote locations, which can also be very expensive. This is where Project OWL comes into play: developing new technologies to help address these challenges.
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
India's Modi Calls for Greater Supply Chain Resiliency
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 24, 2023
Modi said the COVID-19 pandemic emphasized the importance and need for resilient and inclusive supply chains during the 15th BRICS Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa.
MDM vs. MAM: Top 5 differences
IBM Supply Chain Blog
AUGUST 24, 2023
It looks like an easy day for James, an IT Administrator. It is vacation time and most of his end users are out of the office, so he thinks it is time to have a look at some of the backlog tasks—maybe even procrastinate a bit. But then, the phone rings. It’s Robert, one of the end users in his company. Robert is very nervous—he’s calling from the hotel because he has lost his iOS smartphone on the beach.
From Prevention to Prediction: Revolutionizing Returns Management in Retail
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 24, 2023
While returns are an integral part of the consumer experience, they’re becoming a growing pain for retailers.
[Pod] Procurement 6 – August 25th, 2023
Art of Procurement
AUGUST 24, 2023
Procurement 6 is a short podcast from Art of Procurement that publishes in the Art of Procurement feed every Friday. The post [Pod] Procurement 6 – August 25th, 2023 appeared first on Art of Procurement.
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.
Podcast | How AI and Computer Vision Are Creating ‘The Warehouse of the Future’
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 24, 2023
Creating the warehouse of the future takes vision — literally.
Who is to blame for Yellow’s demise?
Art of Procurement
AUGUST 24, 2023
On July 30th, 2023, Yellow announced that they would cease operations after 99 years and declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy just. The post Who is to blame for Yellow’s demise? appeared first on Art of Procurement.
Is procurement ready for the BIG LEAGUES?
Procurement Insights
AUGUST 24, 2023
Great topic, Ulf Venne – Link to LinkedIn post/video titled Supply Chain Pioneers The question is this: Are we ready to step into the spotlight of increasing expectations? Early in the pandemic, I wrote an article for The Procurement Italia – Procurement Professional 2.0: Why our industry needs a talent reboot. – [link] For example, for the six consecutive years leading up to the pandemic, more than half of CPOs said they did not believe their teams possessed the needed skills
What is your Buyer – Supplier “TRUST” Score
Procurement Insights
AUGUST 24, 2023
To start – I love the commercial. Link to Kelly Barner’s LinkedIn Video/Post. In another discussion stream for a post by Kate Vitasek , she talked about WIIFWe. For those who may not know the acronym, it stands for What’s In It For. well, you get the rest. Here is an excerpt of the same comment I made in Kate’s post, e.g., lack of trust versus trust: Trust – Tim Cummins ‘ position is that at the negotiating table, all stakeholders lie about what they can do, w
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.
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