ABC of Procurement

OCTOBER 10, 2023

A great real story on how some problems can be resolved just by thinking differently The post The toothpaste box – short stories first appeared on ABC of Procurement.

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Supply Chain Dive

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Port disruptions, labor negotiations and other shipping industry upheavals have forced apparel companies to develop new solutions to enduring challenges.

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Spend Matters

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Pre-pandemic, T&E spending represented a significant portion of a company’s discretionary budget. As business travel rebounds to pre-pandemic levels, finance leaders must leverage this window to reassess, re-evaluate, and re-imagine travel and expense management processes and strategies. Business travel isn’t going anywhere. Remote work will make sure of it A poll released by the GBTA earlier this year shows three in four travel managers expected their company to make more busine

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SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

OCTOBER 10, 2023

As many of the worst-case scenarios in the supply chain have not panned out, many shippers are more comfortable discussing long-term contracts with carriers, says BlueGrace Logistics executive.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Following are seven strategies that can help warehouses navigate the complexities of peak-seasons fulfillment.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Generative AI has taken the business world by storm. Organizations around the world are trying to understand the best way to harness these exciting new developments in AI while balancing the inherent risks of using these models in an enterprise context at scale. Whether its concerns over hallucination, traceability, training data, IP rights, skills, or costs, enterprises must grapple with a wide variety of risks in putting these models into production.

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Supply Chain Dive

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Greater standardization of targets and measures would help the industry reach net-zero emissions globally by 2050, accordinng to the Center for Automotive Research.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Cyber risk is preeminent in today’s threat landscape, and that includes attacks on the software supply chain. In fact, the increase in cyberattacks on software supply chains is estimated to affect 45% of organizations worldwide. These are referred to as supply chain risks, and they include vulnerable code that may be included from open source or third parties.

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Supply Chain Dive

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The apparel e-retailer will lay off more than 500 employees as it focuses on its facilities in Atlanta, Phoenix and Indianapolis.

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Procurement Insights

OCTOBER 10, 2023

“According to Innovation Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne, Metro, Loblaws, Sobeys, Walmart and Costco — which together represent about 80% of the grocery market — will roll out price freezes, discounts and price matching over the coming days and weeks. Champagne also says a task force will be appointed to make sure the grocers live up to their commitments.” – By Jessy Bains, Editor at LinkedIn News A bold headline and an even bolder promise caught my attention in my early r

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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 Dive

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The offering involves a courier dropping off up to five packages at a local FedEx, UPS or U.S. Postal Service location.

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Procurement Software

OCTOBER 10, 2023

In today’s business landscape, the war for talent is all about the importance of attracting and retaining exceptional human capital. Companies must actively seek out and employ brilliant minds to successfully navigate unfamiliar territories. As the visionary Steve Jobs once wisely proclaimed, “Go after the cream of the cream. A small team of A+ players can run circles around a giant team of B and C players.” The War for Talent and its impact on Procurement However, the task of

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Supply Chain Dive

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The company said it removed the added charge over concerns it would impact program participation.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 10, 2023

With the rapid adoption of automation and robotics, then, it’s important to explore how advanced technology can improve worker safety.

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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 Dive

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The port’s efforts to refurbish berths limited shipments, said Georgia Ports Authority CEO Griff Lynch.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The unions and Chevron are scheduled to meet at 10:30 p.m. ET on October 10 for talks with Bernie Riordan, the commissioner of Australia’s Fair Work Commission.

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SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Multiple factors, from inventories, to labor uncertainty and the shutdown of Yellow Corp. continue to pressure supply chain operational costs.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The launch of Log-hub 3.4 also coincides with the introduction of Log-hub’s Freight Matrix application, which can be used to manage a company’s cost structures.

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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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Arkestro

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Resources / Blog / AI Revolution in Oil and Gas Procurement: Streamlining Operations for Success AI Revolution in Oil and Gas Procurement: Streamlining Operations for Success The COVID-19 pandemic forced countless industries to become more lean, agile, and innovative, and the oil and gas industry was no exception to the trend. Forever changed by global lockdowns, volatile consumer demands, and increasing pressure to go green, oil and gas companies have shifted dramatically since 2020.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 10, 2023

U.S. ports handled 1.96 million TEU in August, a 13.5% year-over-year drop-off and less than the 2 million TEU the NRF originally expected the ports to handle.

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Procurement Talk with David Byrne

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Amazon Episode show notes “The challenge is finding somebody with a really good set of soft skills, and that transcends both public and private sectors.” When it comes to recruiting exciting new procurement talent, good apprenticeships can be the perfect combination … Continued The post Engaging New Talent Through High-Level Apprenticeships with Emma Law – Episode 81 appeared first on Talent Drive.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Deanna Kaufman, vice president of Körber Supply Chain, addresses some of the biggest issues affecting supply chains today: data integration, people assets, cost reduction and the carbon footprint.

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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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The Procuretech Podcast

OCTOBER 10, 2023

In this episode of The Procuretech Podcast, host James Meads first introduces the new look and feel of the website procurementsoftware.site. After months of work, the website now features a fresh and modern user interface, making it easier for users to navigate. Additionally, 65 new solutions have been added to the database, bringing the total to over 400.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 10, 2023

A previous court decision to support a legal challenge by a group of executives to proposed hikes in salaries for other workers was overturned October 10.

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Supply Chain Dive

OCTOBER 10, 2023

As the Biden administration tries to root out forced labor from supply chains, researchers operating in China are at risk of increased surveillance.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The walkout came after Unifor said that GM was “stubbornly refusing” to match the three-year deal the labor union had previously reached with Ford Motor.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The organization ordered ten additional Ford E-Transit e-vans that will be deployed in Győr, Pécs, Zalaegerszeg and Szeged next year.

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