UPS uses AI, machine learning to match network capacity with lower volumes
Supply Chain Dive
AUGUST 14, 2023
Advances in technology are helping the delivery giant become more flexible in response to demand trends.
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Over 40% of Supply Chain Professionals Expect Shipping Container Prices to Rise
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 14, 2023
Twenty-eight percent of those surveyed foresee a decline in container prices in August while another 30% think prices will remain unchanged.
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Tonkean: Vendor Analysis — Intake management solution overview, roadmap, competitors, tech selection tips, analyst summary
Spend Matters
AUGUST 14, 2023
This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis provides an overview of Tonkean, an IT platform that intelligently automates the intake, triage and coordination of every procurement request. Tonkean’s capabilities place it among the new solution category of intake management solutions that seek to enhance user experience and adoption. This Vendor Analysis also explores the concept behind Tonkean’s platform, application and supporting services.
AI in the Supply Chain: Get Ready for What’s Next
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 14, 2023
Supply chain executives who keep up with fast-moving developments in AI will find new opportunities to transform their operations.
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.
A sustainability partnership that upcycles chocolate to feed farm animals
Supply Chain Dive
AUGUST 14, 2023
This innovative project diverts tens of thousands of pounds of chocolate waste from landfills and saves farmers money.
CEVA Logistics Drives Agile, Multi-leg Inbound Flows for Tech Company
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 14, 2023
CEVA Logistics, a global leader in third-party logistics, was contracted to help a technology company manage their complex supply chain, supporting B2B, B2C, and reverse flows across multi-leg transport.
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China Resumes Australian Barley Trade After Scrapping Tariffs
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 14, 2023
Traders have booked at least four cargoes of Australian grain for shipping from September to October after Beijing removed import tariffs on August 5.
Honda sales and profits leap as supply chain disruptions ease
Supply Chain Dive
AUGUST 14, 2023
The carmaker delivered nearly 45% more vehicles in the United States from April to June.
Streamlining the path to SAP® S/4HANA
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 14, 2023
Join OpenText experts at this webinar with Supply Chain Brain to hear best practices and lessons learned from S/4HANA migration, with a special focus on B2B integration.
354: Stop Supply Chain Chaos and Get One Step Ahead, with Osa Commerce
Let's Talk Supply Chain
AUGUST 14, 2023
Today I’m joined by Osa Commerce , an innovative software provider that is on a mission to tackle data chaos in the supply chain. Osa specialize in connecting, unifying, and automating commerce operations for retailers, logistics providers and their customers. With its advanced AI-powered collaborative visibility platform and intelligent decision-making capabilities, Osa powers supply chains to sell wherever their customers are, so they can focus on scalable growth – and be one step ahead.
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
Watch: Combining BPM and Digitization in Supply Chain Management
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 14, 2023
Although technology is very important, business process management is more critical to running a successful supply chain says Leo Salomons, head of value engineering for the Americas at Mavim.
The Importance Of Supplier Auditors In Ensuring Quality And Compliance
Procurement Freelancers
AUGUST 14, 2023
Ensuring the calibre and conformance of vendors: Is this something you desire? Well, look no… The post The Importance Of Supplier Auditors In Ensuring Quality And Compliance first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.
Top Five Supply Chain Strategies to Avoid Risk and Enable Sustainability
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 14, 2023
Is your organization ready to become a supply chain resiliency leader? Read on to find more on how to do it, and what benefits you can expect!
The Nearshoring Revolution Is Just Beginning
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
AUGUST 14, 2023
To make better informed decisions, companies must expand the equation to understand the cost of risks associated with quality, warranty, inventory, write-offs, and lead time, including ESG factors and service levels says AlixPartners, in a new report detailing the supply chain’s impact on nearshoring.
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.
Tesla's Reliance on Chinese Companies Puts It at Risk of Supply Chain Disruptions
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 14, 2023
Of the 61 companies that constitute Tesla’s “storage battery” category, thirty-nine percent of them were Chinese, making China the organization's biggest supplier of lithium-ion battery materials.
New IBM study reveals how AI is changing work and what HR leaders should do about it
IBM Supply Chain Blog
AUGUST 14, 2023
The rise of generative AI has surfaced many new questions about how the technology will impact the workforce. Even as AI becomes more pervasive in business, people are still a core competitive advantage. But business leaders are facing a host of talent-related challenges, as a new global study from the IBM Institute for Business Value (IBV) reveals , from the skills gap to shifting employee expectations to the need for new operating models.
Engineering Supply Chain Resilience by Reinforcing Backend Operations
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 14, 2023
While many OEMs are scrambling to transform their processes to achieve visibility and resilience, eMoldino, a company that helps businesses digitize their tooling production data, may have a solution to their visibility woes.
AWS cloud migration with IBM Turbonomic
IBM Supply Chain Blog
AUGUST 14, 2023
Organizations worldwide are embracing the power of cloud computing to drive innovation, enhance scalability and improve operational efficiency. Among the various cloud service providers available, Amazon Web Services (AWS) has emerged as a popular choice for businesses seeking digital transformation. The flexibility, scalability and breadth of services offered by AWS have enticed organizations to migrate their workloads to the cloud giant.
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.
Five Preventive Measures to Mitigate Supply Chain Risk
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 14, 2023
Your customer’s shipment is on its way. But will it arrive undamaged? Or at all? Overhaul’s special report details the exact steps you need to take to ensure the security of your supply chain.
Research shows extensive use of AI contains data breaches faster and saves significant costs
IBM Supply Chain Blog
AUGUST 14, 2023
The Cost of a Data Breach 2023 global survey found that extensively using artificial intelligence (AI) and automation benefited organizations by saving nearly USD 1.8 million in data breach costs and accelerated data breach identification and containment by over 100 days, on average. While the survey shows almost all organizations use or want to use AI for cybersecurity operations, only 28% of them use AI extensively, meaning most organizations (72%) have not broadly or fully deployed it enough
CEVA Logistics Drives Agile, Multi-leg Inbound Flows for Tech Company
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 14, 2023
CEVA Logistics, a global leader in third-party logistics, was contracted to help a technology company manage their complex supply chain, supporting B2B, B2C, and reverse flows across multi-leg transport.
Why Change Management Is Crucial In Procurement Transformation Projects
Barkers Procurement
AUGUST 14, 2023
Efficiency and cost cutting are everything in procurement, and when you implement changes to improve these, it’s inevitable that you’re going to cause some disruption. To keep the project on course and transition smoothly, you need a solid change management programme. Without one, your procurement transformation project can really come off the rails.
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.
Staying Ahead of the Game: How Small and Medium-Sized Warehouses Can Thrive in a Competitive Market
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 14, 2023
While large warehouses can have entire teams devoted to technology and new, innovative solutions, most small businesses don’t have that luxury.
How many times would you (or have you) bypass company policy to get the job done?
Procurement Insights
AUGUST 14, 2023
The following story or meme has been popping up on social media lately. Reading it, I was immediately reminded of the ingenuity of many longstanding employees and their ability or know-how when it comes to ways to bypass company policies and procedures. Before you get insulted, and say “I would never do that,” I will share a couple of statistics with you before the story: “95 Percent of Enterprises Found Employees To Bypass Security Controls.” – DTEX Systems (April
Amazon Wants to Start Delivering Packages Without Boxes Under New Program
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 14, 2023
The new program includes incentives for Amazon vendors that are able to cut down on extra layers of packaging they use for shipments.
Whitepaper | The Starring Role For Procurement In The Drive For Sustainability
Positive Purchasing
AUGUST 14, 2023
It has become evident that the drive for sustainability is crucial for preserving the future of our planet. However, how can we ensure that sustainable practices become the ‘norm’ in organizations world-wide? If you have just begun, or are planning to start your sustainable procurement journey, this whitepaper is a must-read! It emphasizes the critical role that procurement plays in the drive for sustainability.
State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025
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.
Optimized Fulfillment To Accelerate Time to Value
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 14, 2023
Accurately fulfilling thousands of orders for millions of items is extremely challenging. Many large organizations have multiple systems for order, warehouse, or transportation management that are barely integrated – frequently not at all.
Navigating the evolving freight market: The power of accurate data and analytics
Supply Chain Dive
AUGUST 14, 2023
For many, budget and RFP season is upon us. Effective transportation forecasting can yield tangible financial benefits for shippers. It's time to team up!
Optimizing your SAP S/4HANA® Integration Strategy- How Managed Services Drive Success in a Cloud-First World
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 14, 2023
SAP® S/4HANA is SAP’s biggest update in the ERP market in more than two decades, delivering many benefits to organizations. However, recognizing its full potential requires a unified integration strategy.
Signs Your Business Needs BI Reporting Tools for Procurement
Fraxion
AUGUST 14, 2023
Is your business data working hard enough for you? Find out the 5 signs that it's time to implement BI reporting tools & supercharge your business intelligence.
The AI Race Isn’t Just About Tech Superiority – Its the Supply Chain, Stupid!
Advertiser: GEP
The race to dominate AI is no longer about who has the smartest algorithms — it's about who can build and scale faster. Behind every AI breakthrough lies a battle for resources: data centers, compute hardware, power, and telecom infrastructure. And right now, even tech giants are hitting a wall. Our latest white paper reveals the six critical supply chain elements that are increasingly separating AI leaders from the rest.
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