Supply Chain Shortages And Its Impact On Manufacturing
All Things Supply Chain
JULY 1, 2024
Globally, supply chain issues have become a pressing challenge, particularly impacting the manufacturing sector.
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Chinese Hackers Targeting Ships Across Europe With Malware on USB Sticks
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 11, 2024
Several USB sticks with malware have been found plugged into computers on freight vessels in Norway, Greece and the Netherlands dating back to January.
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Ports of Indiana to build sea container terminal
Supply Chain Dive
JULY 15, 2024
The terminal is slated to begin operations as early as 2026, serving industries such as manufacturing, agriculture and consumer goods.
Chasing a Common Supply Chain Objective: Saving Lives
Art of Procurement
JULY 11, 2024
For over a decade, one public-private partnership has worked to make lifesaving medicines available in the most remote parts of. The post Chasing a Common Supply Chain Objective: Saving Lives appeared first on Art of Procurement.
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.
CPO Crunch: Together, Better, Further, Stronger
Procurement Leaders
JULY 29, 2024
Last month, I spoke about how important it is for companies to collaborate with one another – and, of course, with their suppliers – if they are to make meaningful progress on reducing their Scope 3 footprint. As members of Procurement Leaders’ Risk and Sustainability Strategy Cohort gathered last week to discuss this topic in more depth, a sustainable procurement executive at one chemicals company illustrated both the scale of the challenge – and the potential power of thinking collaborativel
Debunking 5 common myths about Predictive Procurement Orchestration
Spend Matters
JULY 11, 2024
This content does not express the views or opinions of Spend Matters. Over 50% of organizations have automated their procurement processes, with around 35% using AI in procurement — an impressive increase from 29% in 2020. This evolution enables procurement teams to make superior decisions, initiate more events and cover broader ground without additional resources.
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Nurturing Career Growth in the New Era of Supply Chain
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 1, 2024
The supply chain discipline has become a C-suite concern that drives competitive advantage and customer excellence — one that requires expansive leadership skills and technical prowess.
Porsche supplier factory flood leads to aluminum shortage
Supply Chain Dive
JULY 30, 2024
The automaker expects disruptions to continue for several weeks, possibly leading to a manufacturing shutdown for certain vehicle series.
The Great Supply Train Robbery
Art of Procurement
JULY 25, 2024
According to the New York Times, about 20 million containers move through the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. The post The Great Supply Train Robbery appeared first on Art of Procurement.
CPO Crunch: Take time to zoom in and help stamp out modern slavery
Procurement Leaders
JULY 22, 2024
A couple of years ago, the CPO of a major international chemicals company shared an image with me. At first glance, it was innocuous. Only when he pointed it out, did I notice a footprint on the floor of the factory that the image was of. And only after he had brought my attention to the scale of that footprint did it dawn on me that it belonged to a child.
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
Rosslyn: Vendor Analysis (Part 2) — Spend analytics product-level strengths and opportunities, voice of the customer, competitors and market analysis, user considerations, analyst commentary and summary
Spend Matters
JULY 22, 2024
Part 2 of this Spend Matters Vendor Analysis focuses on the strengths and opportunities of Rosslyn’s spend analytics solution. It also looks at the voice of the customer and the elements to consider when looking at Rosslyn as a potential solution provider. Part 1 of the series provided a history and overview of Rosslyn’s spend analytics solution and its roadmap.
The Advantages of Big Data Analytics in Suppliers Management
All Things Supply Chain
JULY 8, 2024
Traditionally, purchasing and supply management (PSM) has strongly relied on data management, as procurement managers need to dispose of, clean, and update data of different natures to compare suppliers’ performance,…
New Report Says Supply Chains Must Embrace AI Now, or Be Left in the Dust
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 21, 2024
The progress of supply chains in adopting AI varies widely. So does the return on investment. But according to one recent study, there’s one strategy that guarantees failure: doing nothing.
Carhartt grows efforts to source sustainable cotton
Supply Chain Dive
JULY 15, 2024
The workwear brand is tapping the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol and Better Cotton initiative in a bid for greater traceability and transparency over its supply chain.
A Roadmap For Modernization: How To Break Free From Your Monolith Before July 31, 2026
Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar
Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.
De Minimis: Supply Chain Trifles the Law Should be Concerned With
Art of Procurement
JULY 18, 2024
Section 321 of the U.S. Tariff Act of 1930 contains a small provision known as ‘de minimis,’ a Latin phrase. The post De Minimis: Supply Chain Trifles the Law Should be Concerned With appeared first on Art of Procurement.
Being a CPO: Probably the best job in the world
Procurement Leaders
JULY 15, 2024
Being a chief procurement officer might be the best job in the world. That’s quite the statement but, writing this from the grounds of Château St. Gerlach near Maastricht as Procurement Leaders’ annual CPO retreat Ovation reaches its conclusion, I’m left in no doubt that it’s one based on reality. Why? That becomes clearer when you take a moment to step back and consider the sphere of influence and scope of impact that procurement has.
Empowering financial health: Enhancing working capital efficiency and early payment opportunities
Spend Matters
JULY 15, 2024
In the realm of modern business operations, effective financial management is not just a task, it’s the heartbeat that drives growth and sustains operations. Imagine a company navigating a complex network of supplier negotiations, payment terms and cash flow management. This is where procurement steps in as the strategic architect, shaping the path to financial optimization.
Potential Efficiency Improvements: Vehicle Efficiency in Businesses
SCMDOJO
JULY 18, 2024
Vehicle efficiency is a critical factor for businesses operating trucks. It directly impacts operational costs and environmental footprint. This blog post explores various strategies that can significantly improve vehicle efficiency in truck operations. Implementing these practices can lead to substantial business cost savings and a cleaner environment.
State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.
Canada Rail Union Reauthorizes Strike Ahead of Uncertain Summer
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 1, 2024
The vote gives the union the authority to call for a strike within the next 60 days if ongoing labor negotiations with CN and CPKC fall through.
FedEx nabs $500M in ‘quality’ healthcare business
Supply Chain Dive
JULY 1, 2024
The deals involve creating customized procedures for critical shipments as the delivery giant competes with UPS in the high-value sector.
Coca-Cola’s Project Last Mile
Art of Procurement
JULY 4, 2024
“Coke is everywhere. In fact, when I travel to the developing world, Coke feels ubiquitous. […] If we can understand. The post Coca-Cola’s Project Last Mile appeared first on Art of Procurement.
CPO Crunch: Let’s get rational about ESG
Procurement Leaders
JULY 9, 2024
When it comes to ESG, there have been growing murmurs of discontent recently as political figures – predominantly in the US – attempt to push back on its growing influence. The arguments, which I won’t explore in detail here, are focused around whether markets are being manipulated and whether investors and corporations are being forced down a particular route unwillingly due to the reach of increasing regulation.
Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains
Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon
This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia
Luminance: Vendor Analysis — CLM solution overview, roadmap, competitors, user considerations, analyst summary
Spend Matters
JULY 8, 2024
This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis provides an overview of Luminance and its solution for contract lifecycle management (CLM). Luminance offers legal-grade AI for the full spectrum of document review, from generation and review to post-execution analysis. The Luminance AI enhances and expedites the entire contract lifecycle process, including drafting, negotiating and understanding key features of executed contracts, all while maintaining compliance.
The Ultimate Guide to Bids and Tenders for Business Success
Procurement Freelancers
JULY 31, 2024
When businesses want to purchase goods or services, they often use bids and tenders to… The post The Ultimate Guide to Bids and Tenders for Business Success first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.
Drug Supply Chains Need Better Visibility
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 31, 2024
Better communication is needed about the flow of drugs, from the manufacturer, through the distribution network to the hospital and, at the end, how those medications are being prescribed.
Amazon expands air cargo operations with Sun Country Airlines
Supply Chain Dive
JULY 3, 2024
The carrier will operate eight additional 747 freighters for Amazon, which is adjusting its airfreight strategy.
From Reactive to Resilient: Charting Your Supply Chain Maturity
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In this webinar, supply chain industry experts share insights and best practices for enhancing supply chain efficiency, resilience and adaptability. Watch the webinar to learn strategies to develop supply chain maturity and save on costs. Delve into the stages of supply chain maturity, from foundational management to advanced optimization and innovation.
Procurement 6 – July 12th, 2024
Art of Procurement
JULY 12, 2024
Procurement 6 is a short podcast from Art of Procurement that publishes in the Art of Procurement feed every Friday. The post Procurement 6 – July 12th, 2024 appeared first on Art of Procurement.
CPO Crunch: Collaboration the key to progress on Scope 3
Procurement Leaders
JULY 1, 2024
Scope 3 data has emerged as an increasingly important topic within the Procurement Leaders community as supply chain sustainability has evolved from being a nice to have to a procurement imperative. Yet preliminary findings from our ESG glide path research ( participate in the survey ) indicate that more than one-quarter of procurement teams do not currently collect upstream emissions data about their suppliers and, of those that do, only half use primary data obtained from suppliers directly.
ProcureVue: Vendor Analysis — Spend Analytics solution overview, roadmap, competitors, user considerations, analyst summary
Spend Matters
JULY 1, 2024
This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis provides an overview of ProcureVue and its solution for spend analytics. It is common for the data held by Procurement (and indeed the business) to become so large and so messy that it is no longer possible to manage it in-house, whether because of time or software constraints. This is where the many vendors like ProcureVue in the procurement space that are designed to tackle this problem come in.
Marketing Leader Stacy Kirincic on Dominating Male-Dominated Industries like Supply Chain
Let's Talk Supply Chain
JULY 17, 2024
Hurricane season is always deeply volatile for supply chains, and this year it’s extreme. Recently, hurricane Beryl barreled through Texas leaving millions in the dark, shaking up lives, and driving $ 32B in federal storm damage expenses. The same storm left thousands of homes in Jamaica without electricity after the country was slammed by twelve hours of heavy rain.
How Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform
Advertiser: GEP
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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