ILA port strike ends through tentative deal
Supply Chain Dive
OCTOBER 3, 2024
The agreement, which extends the parties’ master agreement, comes three days after a strike commenced at East and Gulf Coast ports.
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Supply Chains as Business in Action
Art of Procurement
OCTOBER 3, 2024
We know supply chains are complex, but to truly understand how complex they are, and how they reached this point, The post Supply Chains as Business in Action appeared first on Art of Procurement.
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Being prepared for third-party risk events – Think big, start small, grow fast
Spend Matters
OCTOBER 3, 2024
The appetite for third-party risk management (TPRM) within procurement and the supply chain is keener than ever before — risks are more numerous and complex in what is an increasingly fast-paced and global business environment. (Read our analysis: Risk is complex — The different types and sources of risk.) From chip shortages to geopolitical tensions and pandemics to canal blockages, recent years have highlighted the ever-present vulnerability of global supply chains.
McCormick believes it’s ‘broadly covered’ from ILA strike risks
Supply Chain Dive
OCTOBER 3, 2024
The spice and seasonings giant says it worked on mitigation plans with domestic suppliers ahead of the work stoppage.
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.
Electrification Is Coming for the Supply Chain — But Not Where You Think
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 3, 2024
El ectrifying heavy trucks seems like an obvious step to take. But even with incentives, the current state of technology isn’t ready for deployment at large scale.
Whataburger recruits new chief supply chain officer
Supply Chain Dive
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Todd Huetinck previously led the purchasing and distribution departments for CKE Restaurants, the parent company of Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s.
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ILA strike, Hurricane Helene threaten food supply chain
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Essential Supply Chain Skills Every Student Should Learn for a Successful Career
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In this highly competitive job market, more is needed for students to learn the supply chain theory simply. Due to the quick movement and fast reaction of global logistics, the new generation entering the supply chain industry must learn and master some vital technical and soft skills. Supply chain management begins with products being distributed to raw materials and manufacturing and ends with the finished products moving to customers.
NTSB Chair Blasts FAA Over Response to Boeing 737 Rudder Issue
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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control
Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives
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ProcureTech Can’t Fix This!!!!
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Unlocking Routing Efficiency - A Customer Success Story - Pepin and Descartes
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Spend Matters Lists Arkestro as Top Sourcing Tech Solution in the Fall 2024 SolutionMap Insider Release
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Press Releases / Spend Matters Lists Arkestro as Top Sourcing Tech Solution in the Fall 2024 SolutionMap Insider Release Spend Matters Lists Arkestro as Top Sourcing Tech Solution in the Fall 2024 SolutionMap Insider Release Arkestro Predictive Procurement Orchestration AI platform is one of 93 procurement technology vendors recognized. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, October 3, 2024 – Arkestro , the leader in Predictive Procurement Orchestration (PPO), was listed as a Top Sourcing Tech vendor in Spend Matte
EU Holds Final Vote on Tariffs for Chinese EVs
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OCTOBER 3, 2024
The proposed levies range between 7.8% on imported Teslas made in China to as much as 45% for some Chinese automakers.
How Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform
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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.
Spend Matters Lists Arkestro as Top Sourcing Tech Solution in the Fall 2024 SolutionMap Insider Release
Arkestro
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Press Releases / Spend Matters Lists Arkestro as Top Sourcing Tech Solution in the Fall 2024 SolutionMap Insider Release Spend Matters Lists Arkestro as Top Sourcing Tech Solution in the Fall 2024 SolutionMap Insider Release Arkestro Predictive Procurement Orchestration AI platform is one of 93 procurement technology vendors recognized. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, October 3, 2024 – Arkestro , the leader in Predictive Procurement Orchestration (PPO), was listed as a Top Sourcing Tech vendor in Spend Matte
What % of CPOs are overwhelmed and looking for a “silver bullet” ProcureTech solution?
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OCTOBER 3, 2024
“ A significant number of Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) report feeling overwhelmed by the increasing complexity and demands of their roles. Surveys from organizations like Deloitte and The Hackett Group show that more than 50% of CPOs express feelings of stress or being overwhelmed due to challenges such as Digital Transformation, Supply Chain Disruptions, Cost Management, and Savings Targets, and Talent Management.” (Source: ChatGPT) The reality is that too many top executives o
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Join Ardent Partners and Medius on October 8th (2 PM ET) for a discussion on The 2024 State of ePayables: Money Never Sleeps. Are you struggling to keep up with the… The post NEW WEBINAR: The 2024 State of ePayables: Money Never Sleeps appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.
A Masterclass on Automotive Procurement: Trends, Tips, and Tactics to Get Ahead
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A Roadmap For Modernization: How To Break Free From Your Monolith Before July 31, 2026
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The Hackett Group 2024 CPO Agenda
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A Response (Part 1) The annual CPO Agenda from the Hackett Group always makes fascinating reading, as it reveals the changing priorities of the world’s procurement leaders. This year it reports that the top three priorities remain the same as in 2023, but the order has changed. Cost reduction is back in the top spot, as it was in 2021. Ensuring supply continuity moves down a place and combating inflationary pressures is at number three.
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