Fri.Feb 09, 2024

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FMC urged to evaluate surcharges amid Red Sea crisis

Supply Chain Dive

Surcharges, prices increase and potential equipment challenges were some of the items shippers outlined for the agency to assess during a hearing Wednesday.

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76% of supply chain operations are facing a workforce shortage

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

More than three-quarters of supply chain operations say they are still facing a workforce shortage, with managers and analysts most in need.

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Delivery robot company Starship Technologies raises $90M for expansion

Supply Chain Dive

The latest infusion will help the startup reach new markets and develop its artificial intelligence and other technology.

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Flashfood CEO Nicholas Bertram Talks About Customer Loyalty – Do Consumers Really Care About “Planet Impact?”

Procurement Insights

“Through surveys, we know factually that the majority of people who come in to pick up their Flashfood order are also walking into the store and picking something else up,” Bertram said. “That’s why we strategically positioned the Flashfood zone past the point of purchase. … Most of the shoppers, I think, usually go and pick up the other things that they want, and then pick up their Flashfood order on the way out.” – Flashfood CEO Says App Drives Loyalty for Grocers With Deal-Seeking Shopp

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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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Boeing to increase supply chain inspections after plane door blowout

Supply Chain Dive

Bolts that should have kept a blown-out door panel in place were removed and not replaced during repairs, a National Transportation Safety Board report found.

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Maersk, PUMA Partner for Semi-Automated Chilean Distribution Center

Supply Chain Brain

Maersk said that the Santiago-based facility will be the organization’s first semi-automated omnichannel fulfillment distribution center, providing PUMA with better end-to-end supply chain visibility.

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CPO Rising Listicle: Every CPO Faces 3 BIG Questions

CPO Rising

Fridays (in 2024) means that it’s time for another CPO Rising Listicle. Each list will include a variety of procurement tips, trends, insights, research, lists, strategies, and/or recommendations designed to help procurement teams improve operations. We’ll also include a summary graphic for you to share with your team.

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EU Delays Decision on Supply Chain Law After German, Italian Opposition

Supply Chain Brain

A diplomat said it was clear that there wouldn't be enough representatives from the 27 EU member states to back the law following Germany and Italy's plans to abstain.

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Port of New York and New Jersey cargo volumes rise 3% YoY in December

Supply Chain Dive

The East Coast ports processed 633,925 total TEUs and were the second-busiest in the nation for loaded containers.

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The most important AI trends in 2024

IBM Supply Chain Blog

2022 was the year that generative artificial intelligence (AI) exploded into the public consciousness, and 2023 was the year it began to take root in the business world. 2024 thus stands to be a pivotal year for the future of AI, as researchers and enterprises seek to establish how this evolutionary leap in technology can be most practically integrated into our everyday lives.

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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

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.