Fri.Nov 08, 2024

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Canada’s western ports are on lockdown: What to know

Supply Chain Dive

Experts said shipments can be easily diverted to U.S. West Coast ports in the short term, but a lengthier stoppage could be costly.

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Montreal Port Urges Trudeau Government to End Strike

Supply Chain Brain

The labor dispute comes as western Canadian ports locked out dock workers November 4, disrupting an estimated C$800 million in activity per day.

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Amazon launches same-day drone delivery in Arizona city

Supply Chain Dive

Customers near the company's Tolleson facility can get thousands of items delivered with the technology, but there are limitations.

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ALMAC to open mid-November

Supply Chain Brain

Strengthening Hong Kong's position as an international shipping centre and aviation hub.

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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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CPO Rising Listicle: Best-in-Class AP Operations Benefit the CFO in Six Ways

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… The post CPO Rising Listicle: Best-in-Class AP Operations Benefit the CFO in Six Ways appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.

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Why You Need a Purchasing Agent to Scale Your Business

Procurement Freelancers

Scaling a business is no small feat. It requires meticulous planning, effective cost management, and… The post Why You Need a Purchasing Agent to Scale Your Business first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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Procurement 6 – November 8th, 2024

Art of Procurement

Procurement 6 is a short podcast from Art of Procurement that publishes in the Art of Procurement feed every Friday. The post Procurement 6 – November 8th, 2024 appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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The Ultimate “Would You” Questions

Procurement Insights

Would you take driving lessons from someone who doesn’t have a driver’s license? Would you deal with a financial/investment advisor who makes less money than you? Would you eat at a restaurant that orders takeout food for their staff? Would you take swimming lessons from someone who doesn’t know how to swim? Would you ask someone for career advice who has never had a job?

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#30 | Building a Twenty-First Century Supply Chain with Dr. Elouise Epstein (Kearney)

The Supplier Experience

So this is where we have to put ourselves in our supplier’s shoes and start to understand their pain,” Dr. Elouise Epstein , Partner at Kearney , explained during a keynote speech at the 2023 Supplier Experience Live Conference. What we need is a way for the user to own their data, allowing them to share it when and where they want, while keeping the data up to date in one place and syndicated into all the different environments.

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Practitioner Heal Thy Own ProcureTech Initiative

Procurement Insights

“One thing we often face in the world of procurement analytics and SaaS is the question of Build vs. Buy. Glad to announce that we are hosting a webinar to discuss this dilemma. If you’re deciding between building in-house solutions or going with external providers, this is the session for you.” – Sammeli Sammalkorpi , CEO and Co-Founder at Sievo Here are my thoughts regarding the topic of Build versus Buy: In the context of your panel discussion, Sammeli Sammalkorpi you will f

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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