Inside Hershey’s $1B push to boost its supply chain capacity
Supply Chain Dive
AUGUST 31, 2023
The multi-year undertaking will allow the candy maker to balance existing capacity with future flexibility, an executive said.
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Dodging the Urban Doom Loop
Art of Procurement
AUGUST 31, 2023
In the book “Good to Great,” Jim Collins wrote about the flywheel effect, a prosperous cycle of work and adjustment. The post Dodging the Urban Doom Loop appeared first on Art of Procurement.
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Top 10 reasons for implementing RFQ Software in Manufacturing
ProcurePort
AUGUST 31, 2023
In today’s manufacturing world, the competition is tough. Companies are constantly seeking innovative ways to reduce costs, increase efficiency, and streamline operations. One often overlooked but highly impactful area for optimization is the procurement process. By incorporating Request for Quote (RFQ) software, manufacturing companies can realize significant cost savings.
Vietnam lifts restrictions on grain exports from North America and Europe
Supply Chain Dive
AUGUST 31, 2023
The country removed creeping thistle as a pest of concern, allowing Canada to resume bulk wheat shipments for the first time since 2018.
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.
Expert Advice – Selecting the Right Reverse Auction Software
ProcurePort
AUGUST 31, 2023
Evaluate Needs & Usability: Understand auction specifics and prioritize an intuitive, mobile-responsive platform. Prioritize Features & Security: Opt for software with essential tools like dynamic bidding and ensure robust data protection. Reverse auctions, a procurement strategy where suppliers compete to win business by lowering their prices, have become increasingly popular with Procurement Teams for saving […] The post Expert Advice – Selecting the Right Reverse Auction S
Burlington drives down freight costs in Q2
Supply Chain Dive
AUGUST 31, 2023
The retailer renegotiated freight contracts and leveraged lower fuel rates to cut transportation costs.
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Best Buy suppliers are picking up the tab on promotions
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The Importance of Investment in Ports for the Future of the Supply Chain
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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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Adore Me taps Ever Dye to source sustainable dyes
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The New Era of Due Diligence in 2023
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Why a Slow, Cautious Approach to Pulling Out of China is Justified
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AUGUST 31, 2023
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The New Era of Commerce: A Guide for Future-Proofing Your Shipping
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AUGUST 31, 2023
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How Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform
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AIThority: The Challenges of Generative AI in Supply Chain and Procurement
Arkestro
AUGUST 31, 2023
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India Exempts Some Nations from Rice Curbs for Food Security
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AUGUST 31, 2023
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How To Succeed As A Freelance Procurement Contract Manager
Procurement Freelancers
AUGUST 31, 2023
The proper handling of procurement contracts is a crucial factor in any business’s prosperity. From… The post How To Succeed As A Freelance Procurement Contract Manager first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.
Sustainable Logistics: How RFID and Returnable Transport Items are Revolutionizing Supply Chains
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AUGUST 31, 2023
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A Roadmap For Modernization: How To Break Free From Your Monolith Before July 31, 2026
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Masters of Leadership
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Can Generative AI Help Eliminate the $2T Trade Finance Gap?
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AUGUST 31, 2023
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IBM watsonx Assistant transforms content into conversational answers with generative AI
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AUGUST 31, 2023
Watsonx Assistant now offers conversational search, generating conversational answers grounded in enterprise-specific content to respond to customer and employee questions. Conversational search uses generative AI to free up human authors from writing and updating answers manually; this accelerates time to value and decreases the total cost of ownership of virtual assistants.
Supply Chain Flexibility Starts in the Warehouse
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AUGUST 31, 2023
Omnichannel retail continues to place higher flexibility requirements on warehouse operations.
Procurement Is Navigating a Tech Tsunami (and It’s Upending How You Work)
Advertiser: GEP
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Intelligent IBP: A Need for Decision Centricity
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AUGUST 31, 2023
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U.S. Now Restricting Nvidia A.I. Chip Exports to the Middle East
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How to detect and patch a Log4J vulnerability
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AUGUST 31, 2023
The Log4j vulnerability, or “ Log4Shell ,” is considered one of the most catastrophic software flaws ever. Apache patched the flaw in December 2021, yet it remains a concern for security teams. In fact, it is still among the most exploited security vulnerabilities. Log4Shell persists because the Apache Log4j 2 software package it affects is one of the world’s most widely used logging libraries.
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Getting started with the IBM Cloud command line interface
IBM Supply Chain Blog
AUGUST 31, 2023
When working in a computer shell , the IBM Cloud command line interface (CLI) is the way to manage the lifecycle of your resources. Many of the services offered by IBM Cloud provide additional CLI functionality. You can even access IBM Cloud on private endpoints for increased security and have the login process integrate with single sign-on procedures.
ABB Optical Improves UPH to 250+ with LocusBots
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AUGUST 31, 2023
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A top 25 list that is a must read
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
AUGUST 31, 2023
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