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Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up 07/07/2023-07/13/2023

All Things Supply Chain

Rivian EVs deliveries for Amazon surpass 150 million Amazon has revealed that it has successfully delivered over 150 million packages using electric vehicles (EVs) from Rivian.

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Stakeholder management

ABC of Procurement

Procurement does not have only SRM - Supplier relationship management. We have an equally important element - our stakeholders. The post Stakeholder management first appeared on ABC of Procurement.

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TForce Freight Agrees to New Contract with Teamsters Union

Supply Chain Brain

Prior to the deal's announcement, Teamsters voted to authorize a strike had the union’s national contract with TForce expired July 31.

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Tesla supplier to establish factory in New Mexico

Supply Chain Dive

Hota Industrial Manufacturing chose the state for its easy access to Texas and Mexico.

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Tariffs on the Table: How to Brief the Board and C‑Suite With Confidence

“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.

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Six Benefits of End-to-End Supply Chain Visibility

Supply Chain Brain

Industry research suggests only 6% of supply chain professionals claim to have full visibility into their supply chain, and only 17% claim to have partial visibility. But why are those numbers so low?

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Digital Procurement In The Last Twenty Years

Positive Purchasing

Jonathan O’Brien joins Procuretech Podcast To explore the evolving digital procurement landscape Our CEO, Jonathan O’Brien, recently joined James Meads, host of The Procuretech Podcast , for an episode on the major changes he has observed in the procurement industry over the last two decades, especially within digital procurement. They explored: The significant transformations that have occurred The extent to which the pandemic has accelerated these changes versus a general shift away from

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CPO Rising Listicle: Four More Great Strategies for CPOs to Train and Retain Staff

CPO Rising

Fridays (in 2023) 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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The Promise of Seeing Clearly: Why Supply Chain Visibility Is So Important for Your Business

Supply Chain Brain

Supply chain visibility is a major buzzword these days—helping to drive efficient operations, better decision-making, and higher customer satisfaction. But what does it actually mean?

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Get On Board With Amazon Local Selling and Finale: Control Your Customer’s Purchase Experience

Finale Inventory

Image by Freepik Always looking to improve the customer experience, Amazon offers Local Selling which includes Buy Online, Pick Up in Store (BOPIS). BOPIS allows sellers to make products purchased in Amazon’s online store ready for pickup within just hours at their physical locations. In addition to getting products into the hands of consumers quickly, sellers can save on shipping expenses by fulfilling BOPIS purchases via their local brick-and-mortar storefronts.

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How Brooklinen Used Anvyl to Build a Supply Chain That Allowed Them to Scale & Expand

Supply Chain Brain

Learn about the tactics that Brooklinen used to increase on-time shipments, supplier engagement, and order volume and the results they received after only months with Anvyl.

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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

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P-Cards: What Are Corporate Purchasing Cards and How Do They Work

Planergy

Clients and results More Customers We saved more than $1 million on our spend in the first year and just recently identified an opportunity to save about $10,000 every month on recurring expenses with Planergy. Cristian Maradiaga King Ocean Book a Live Demo Download a free copy of "Indirect Spend Guide", to learn: Where the best opportunities for savings are in indirect spend.

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Tesla Interested in Building a Car Factory in India

Supply Chain Brain

The factory will reportedly be able to produce 500,000 electric vehicles annually that have a starting price of Rs 20 lakh (about $24,360).

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Is vertical integration the new monopoly?

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

There will always be some constricting of the market in which the number of suppliers for a specific product are reduced. The rule of supply and demand drives companies to sustain or die. The difference this time is that these companies are now vertically integrated to the point that allows them to control the market.

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UPS Strike Could Be the Costliest in U.S. History, Study Finds

Supply Chain Brain

A 10-day strike of 340,000 workers would reportedly result in over $1.1 billion in lost direct wages and more than $7 billion in total economic losses.

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How Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform

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.

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Supply Chain Outlook 2023

Supply Chain Brain

The importance of a highly reliable and functioning global supply chain has never been more important for SMBs. It also seems to be more top of mind amongst organization leaders than ever before.

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Germany Planning to Reduce Dependence on China

Supply Chain Brain

The German government recently released a paper stating the country is interested in becoming less dependent on China while not decoupling from the Asian nation.

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The 10-Step Guide to Rocking the 2023 Peak Season

Supply Chain Brain

With this guide in hand, you’re now ready to tackle the challenges and opportunities that await you in the 2023 peak season. By implementing these tips and leveraging the power of technology, you’ll be well on your way to a successful and stress-free peak season experience.

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