April, 2023

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Sustainable Supply Chain Analysis — Embracing Sustainability

Procurement Tactics

18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Sustainable Supply Chain Analysis — Embracing Sustainability Sustainable supply chain analysis involves evaluating how sustainable your suppliers and your processes that both pertain to how transparent your supply chain is.

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Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up 04/21/2023-04/27/2023

All Things Supply Chain

Germany quell reports on banning chip chemicals to China A report from Bloomberg on Thursday suggested that the German government was considering restrictions on the chemicals in order to reduce…

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UPS fights to keep strike-fearing shippers from fleeing

Supply Chain Dive

The delivery giant has assigned executives to major customers to keep them from shifting volume to competitors amid Teamsters contract negotiations, CEO Carol Tomé said.

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[Pod] The Power and Danger of Asking Good Questions

Art of Procurement

In the 5th century BC, Socrates was teaching the Athenian people to think for themselves. He taught by asking questions: The post [Pod] The Power and Danger of Asking Good Questions appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Adapt or Perish: Safeguarding Your Fleet in an Era of Logistics Evolution

Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - Host of “The Storytelling Chronicles: Life, Lessons & Logistics with The Bodacious Cowboy" Podcast, President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader

Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,

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Episode 111: Taking Intelligent Risks with Mark Trowbridge

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EPISODE 111 Taking Intelligent Risks with Mark Trowbridge By Kelly Barner | April 19, 2023 We’ve all been mired in years of paralyzing risk and disruption… but could risk taking be just what this moment calls for? Yes – as long as the risks are “intelligent risks.” In this episode of The Sourcing Hero podcast, Host Kelly Barner welcomes Mark Trowbridge.

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Artificial Intelligence Will be Big in Supply Chain Management, Report Predicts

Supply Chain Brain

AI-enabled supply chains are 67% more effective than their non-AI counterparts, thanks to reduced risks and lower overall costs, market analysis shows.

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Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up 04/14/2023-04/20/2023

All Things Supply Chain

EU finalizes €43 Billion European Chips Act The European Union (EU) has finalized a €43 billion bid to increase domestic semiconductor production, in the wake of prolonged and ongoing disruption…

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China sourcing tied to largest supply chain risks of 2023: report

Supply Chain Dive

Insolvencies, COVID-19 disruption and ties to forced labor raise the possibility for delays and reputational harm, according to analytics firm Everstream’s annual risk report.

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[Pod] Case Dismissed: Spencer Patton Prevails Over FedEx

Art of Procurement

In August of 2022, the relationship between FedEx Ground and their network of delivery contractors looked like it was about. The post [Pod] Case Dismissed: Spencer Patton Prevails Over FedEx appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Global supply chain health: Decoding the value of supply chain indices

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

Supply chain indexes tell different stories based on the data they collect, but looking at them collectively can provide a more accurate assessment.

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Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability

How can businesses gain a competitive edge in an era marked by relentless competition and economic fluctuations? The secret is mastering strategic cost management strategies. This GEP bulletin, "Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability," breaks this down into clear, actionable steps. Discover how these strategies can boost your enterprise's financial health, helping not only to keep up but to excel in today's market.

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Building the Pipeline: Five Ways to Lift Female Supply Chain Leaders

Supply Chain Brain

As a leader in end-to-end delivery and transportation with a career spanning over 15 years as an omni-channel supply chain and operations leader, I have often been the only woman in the room.

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Sustainability Issues in Procurement — Embracing Sustainability

Procurement Tactics

18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Sustainability Issues in Procurement — Embracing Sustainability Sustainability issues are what many businesses should prioritize if they want to continue striving for sustainability in their business operations, especially their procurement activities.

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Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up 04/07/2023-04/13/2023

All Things Supply Chain

US looks to establish rules for AI After the recent rise in popularity over OpenAI’s ChatGPT, countries are now looking to regulate this industry to prevent data breaches and subdue…

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Amazon begins charging for some returns made to The UPS Store

Supply Chain Dive

A fee will apply if an Amazon Fresh, Whole Foods or Kohl’s location is within the same distance or closer to the customer’s delivery address.

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The Art of Consistent Perfect Order Delivery: Smart Order Fulfillment Through Orchestration

Shippers and logistics service providers are pressured to match the “Amazon effect” for fast and efficient service across multiple B2C, B2B, and D2C channels. Perfect order delivery - on-time and in-full at the lowest possible cost – is critical. However, recent surveys of supply chain stakeholders reveal that many don't have the technology necessary to achieve it.

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Top 10 Supply Chain Management Courses to Boost Your Career

SCMDOJO

If you’re a supply chain management professional, you’re probably aware of how important it is to continuously improve your skills and knowledge in this field. With the ever-evolving business landscape, staying current on the latest industry trends and best practices is crucial for your success. Fortunately, there are numerous courses available to help you develop your expertise in supply chain management, regardless of your level of experience.

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[Pod] Negotiating The Big One: UPS and the Teamsters Labor Union

Art of Procurement

The labor contract between UPS and the Teamsters union is the largest private collective bargaining agreement in North America – The post [Pod] Negotiating The Big One: UPS and the Teamsters Labor Union appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Global Supply Chains are Operating more Efficiently, Report Finds

Supply Chain Brain

The report also found that global transportation costs have fallen below their long-term average thanks to lessening pressures on shipping, rail, air and road freight.

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Sustainable Community — Embracing Sustainability

Procurement Tactics

18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Sustainable Community — Embracing Sustainability A sustainable community is one of the aims of integrating sustainability in every business. However, how can you help a community be stable with sustainable procurement? This article will discuss what sustainable procurement and community are.

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

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What the future of ChatGPT has for the Supply Chain

All Things Supply Chain

The overwhelming popularity of OpenAI’s ChatGPT has been a hot topic since the turn of the new year.

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Amazon shifts to regional fulfillment model

Supply Chain Dive

The company has addressed growing complexity in its network by positioning goods closer to end customers, lowering costs and reducing delivery times.

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Episode 112: Tough Times Don’t Last But Tough People Do with Kris Lance

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EPISODE 112 Tough Times Don’t Last But Tough People Do with Kris Lance By Kelly Barner | April 26, 2023 The costs of poor physical and mental health are all around us. Despite having the highest per capita spending on health care in the industrialized world AND the highest health care spending as a percentage of GDP, the United States has the lowest life expectancy at birth.

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Supply Chain Analytics: Benefits, Challenges & Architecture

SCMDOJO

If you’re in the business world, you’re probably always looking for ways to streamline your supply chain operations. Luckily, supply chain analytics is here to help! By harnessing the power of data and analytics, companies can uncover valuable insights into their supply chain processes, pinpoint areas in need of improvement, and make informed decisions that can boost their bottom line.

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Exploring the Advantages and Hurdles of Direct Store Deliveries

Direct Store Delivery, or DSD, is a common practice among global suppliers and retailers – like PepsiCo, Frito Lay, CVS, and Dollar General – and its popularity is growing, with the global DSD market expected to reach $1.19 trillion by 2027. Download this eBook for exclusive insights into direct store deliveries, challenges, benefits, and future trends.

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Digital Tools Help Metals Supply Chains Experience Less Volatility and More Resiliency

Supply Chain Brain

Businesses in the industrial metals industry must increasingly rely on digital tools such as real-time product tracking to optimize their items’ journey and to provide data to inform decisions.

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Sustainable Government Procurement — Shifting to Sustainability

Procurement Tactics

18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Sustainable Government Procurement — Shifting to Sustainability Sustainable government procurement is the commitment of the government to achieve sustainability in its purchases. However, what is it? In this article, we will discuss what sustainable procurement means.

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ISO 20022: Are your payment systems ready?

IBM Supply Chain Blog

ISO 20022 is a global standard for financial messaging that aims to standardize electronic data interchange between financial institutions. It provides a structured way of exchanging data for financial transactions, including payments, securities and trade services. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) developed the standard, which is being adopted by countries and financial institutions worldwide.

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5 California ports pledge to build data-sharing system for cargo fluidity

Supply Chain Dive

Los Angeles, Long Beach and other shipping hubs in the state will work together on a cloud-based tool aimed at standardizing data and boosting cargo fluidity.

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Your Triple-Threat Solution for Resilient Planning and Execution

Speaker: Len Pannett - Supply Chain and Operations Transformation Expert | Board Advisor - UK Ministry of Defence | Mentor | Author | Keynote Speaker

With the dark clouds of inflation and uncertainty looming overhead while the pressures of ESG and geopolitical tensions increase, today’s supply chain professionals are facing challenges we have never seen before. What were once traditional supply chains have now transformed to multidimensional networks met with new extremes in customer demands. Supply chain professionals often face the dilemma of balancing cost, resilience, and sustainability.

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[Pod] Procurement 6 – April 14th, 2023

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 [Pod] Procurement 6 – April 14th, 2023 appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Data in Procurement and the Supply Chain

Positive Purchasing

Kris Lance is a senior director with the group purchasing company Una. He’s an experienced leader with a proven history of success across multiple industries, especially in healthcare and IT procurement. Kris describes himself as a “seeker of truth”, and here he takes a look at the tech landscape in procurement – and in particular, data. We asked: “As the availability of more sophisticated technology is matched by the opportunity to acquire increased levels of data, the temptation to run h

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How to be Successful in Omni-Channel Commerce

Supply Chain Brain

The grace period is gone; consumers will find what they want elsewhere if a retailer can’t deliver the product(s) and experience they’re looking for.

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Treaties and Standards for Sustainability — Everything About Sustainability 

Procurement Tactics

18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Treaties and Standards for Sustainability — Everything About Sustainability Treaties and standards for sustainability keep the companies in check if they are sustainable in their business operations , especially in procurement.

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2023 Voice of Talent: State of the Workforce Report

New data is raising the bar on how to attract and retain talent in the New World of Work. Procom surveyed over 1,740 contingent and permanent workers across the United States and Canada to uncover what’s most important to them amidst heightened expectations, competition and uncertainty. We have distilled the data into actionable insights you can leverage to strengthen your position as an employer of choice and access the skills you need.