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Biden Administration Awards $653M in Grants to Upgrade U.S. Ports

Supply Chain Brain

Officials for the Biden administration said the projects will allow ports to meet increased shipping demands while improving worker safety and lowering costs for consumers.

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5 Key Challenges in Sourcing & How to Manage Them with Procurement

Procurement Freelancers

Amid growing uncertainty, business organisations need to prepare accordingly to adapt to the new normal.… The post 5 Key Challenges in Sourcing & How to Manage Them with Procurement first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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Watch: Four Megatrends in Shipping

Supply Chain Brain

Alan Minton, chief revenue officer with Banyan Technology, discusses shipment volume and price, environmental concerns, artificial intelligence and visibility.

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Rising to the Challenge: Driving Procurement Excellence in 2023

Art of Procurement

The pace of change in procurement is accelerating as teams work to keep up with shifts in the macroeconomic environment, The post Rising to the Challenge: Driving Procurement Excellence in 2023 appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024

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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Trucking Industry Awaits Resolution of Controversy Over Drivers’ Employment Status

Supply Chain Brain

A California law that sought to reclassify certain independent contractors as full-time employees is nearly four years old, but the controversy over the definition of what constitutes a “gig” worker in the transportation industry is far from over.

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What did the MAI Basic Four ISAs and these “Unicorns” have in common? Problem Solving!

Procurement Insights

Anyone who has been reading this blog for any length of time knows the following about me: I love technology – from the first CP/M-driven Kaypro to the introduction of the Apple II, Compaq 386, and where we are with today’s digitally-driven, algorithm-learning AI, these past 40 years have been one heck of a ride! Loving technology for the sake of technology is a fool’s paradise.

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Shipping Decline Leads to Massive Job Cuts

Procurement Bulletin

Shipping Decline Leads to Massive Job Cuts Danish shipping giant, Maersk, announced it will cut 10,000 jobs in the wake of a massive decline in shipping business (a 92% drop in profits!!!). The shipping giant moves cargo all around the world, so this slowdown in business for them is stark warning for the world economies. Toyota Invest in New Battery Plant As the world moves to electrify vehicles, Toyota, is investing an additional $8B (bringing the total investment to $14B) to construct an elect

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How Distributors Can Improve Fleet Performance

Supply Chain Brain

Fleet performance can make a financial and competitive difference for distributors. Route planning is an essential element in that performance.

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