All Things Supply Chain
MARCH 27, 2024
Amidst escalating attacks and a seemingly unending crisis, the Red Sea predicament is poised to disrupt trade volumes significantly and pose formidable challenges to shippers’ operational strategies at least in…
Procurement Leaders
MARCH 25, 2024
Question: What’s driving your thinking when it comes to the rollout of artificial intelligence in procurement? Is it the efficiencies that might be gained from harnessing the technology? How about the insights that might be available? Or is it more fundamental, such as the potential new business models that might become possible? Or – whisper it quietly – the risks you face from not thinking about it at all?
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Procurement Templates
MARCH 28, 2024
Happy Easter. It’s a time for reflection and the resurrection of Jesus. Spend the time reiving your tired body and enjoy time with loved ones. My Valentines Satire post was rather popular so here is the Easter one! Procurement Parody: An Easter Reflection In the solemn glow of Easter, as we celebrate renewal and rebirth, let us turn our attention to a ritual as ancient and mystifying as the resurrection itself: procurement.
ProcurePort
MARCH 28, 2024
Negotiation is at the heart of procurement. Whether you’re securing the best prices, managing supplier contracts, or resolving disputes, the ability to negotiate effectively is crucial for procurement professionals. In business today, being good at negotiation is more than just getting a good deal. It’s also about creating lasting relationships, reducing risks, and creating value […] The post Essential Negotiation Skills for Procurement Professionals appeared first on ProcurePo
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Are fragmented control towers hindering your supply chain’s growth and response time? Attempting to manage disruptions through various departmental control towers with basic analytic overlays hinders agility and, ultimately, your resiliency. Today’s volatile landscape requires inherent visibility across your entire value chain and the ability to orchestrate course corrections within a unified platform.
All Things Supply Chain
MARCH 25, 2024
Ever peeked behind the curtain to see how your favorite products come to life? Social media’s doing exactly that, pulling back the veil on manufacturing like never before.
Procurement Leaders
MARCH 26, 2024
For many procurement and supply chain leaders, it is standard practice to involve suppliers early when developing new products and services. But does it work? Early supplier involvement is a term that has evolved since the 1990s, when the world discovered that Japanese automotive OEMs such as Toyota and Honda outperformed their competitors in terms of design quality and time-to-market.
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Spend Matters
MARCH 25, 2024
Complementing our recent research into AI in procurement solution use cases and our wider theme around AI in general , Spend Matters has been undertaking a series of interviews with senior procurement practitioners to gauge the level of interest in, and infiltration of, AI and generative AI (GenAI) in the practical lives of the procurement organization today.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 28, 2024
Businesses in the U.S., Canada, and even South America have been bringing their supply chains closer to the consumer — that is, nearshoring — and Mexico has been the beneficiary.
Supply Chain Trend
MARCH 26, 2024
As John Lennon said, “Live is what happens while you’re busy making other plans”. Every supply chain plan or schedule meets variations or disruptions that require corrective decisions and actions. However, a gap remains between data, plans, insights and taking action to solve short and long term issues and grasp opportunities. I called this the “Decision Gap” in a recent webinar.
Supply Chain Dive
MARCH 28, 2024
Announcements from Zipline, DroneUp, Wing and Skyports Drone Services this year demonstrate drones' growing presence in supply chains.
Advertiser: GEP
Scope 3 emissions – which account for 70 – 80% of an organization’s emissions – are complex and multifaceted. They form the bulk of an organization’s environmental impact. It’s no surprise that enterprises still struggle to track and manage these emissions. '10 Practical Steps to Reduce Scope 3 Emissions' guides you through the essential phases of identifying, analyzing, and mitigating these emissions.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
MARCH 27, 2024
Here’s the situation: You’re the CIO or similarly empowered representative of an organization. Different voices within your business are calling attention to the awesome scalability and power of hyperscale computing, which you’ve also noticed with increasing interest. Now the word comes down from on high that you’ve been tasked with designing and implementing your company’s hyperscale computing solution—whatever that should be.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 27, 2024
For all the costly hardware the U.S. and its allies have thrown at Houthi rebels, they haven’t been able to stop the attacks on freighters and warships in the Red Sea.
Procurement Bulletin
MARCH 24, 2024
Port of Vancouver Handles Record Cargo Volume The past year has been somewhat chaotic for the Port of Vancouver, with worker strikes and a slowdown in global shipping, the Port of Vancouver actually saw a 6% increase in cargo handling from the previous year. Fast-Fashion Behemoth, Shein, Wants to Be Your Supply Friend Shein, the bargain fast-fashion e-commerce provider that has taken the world by storm is planning to open up its supply network to small brands and designers.
Supply Chain Dive
MARCH 26, 2024
While the port is still processing trucks, the loss of the Francis Scott Key Bridge will disrupt port operations for some time.
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. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
MARCH 26, 2024
Adhering to ethical and responsible sourcing requirements and public pressure surrounding forced labor is putting new pressures on supply chains. Covington’s Tom Plotkin addresses these questions and more in this 6 Questions With … feature.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 27, 2024
Second-hand e-commerce has witnessed something of a boom period in recent years, fueled largely by changing consumer attitudes towards affordability, longevity, sustainability, and effectiveness.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
MARCH 25, 2024
The global adoption of generative AI is upon us, and it’s essential for marketing organizations to understand and play in this space to stay competitive. With content demands expected to grow in the next few years, organizations need to create more content at a faster pace to meet customer expectations and business needs. Knowing how to manifest these improvements is not always clear: Enter generative AI and the content supply chain.
Supply Chain Dive
MARCH 26, 2024
The company's plastics manufacturing facility is on track to reach full capacity this year as it pushes to expand its sourcing capabilities.
Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller
As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
MARCH 28, 2024
The Port of Baltimore may remain closed until at least May, and possibly into the summer, as officials investigate and clean up the site of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse following a cargo ship strike on Tuesday.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 24, 2024
Following are five key industry developments we can expect to see in the upcoming year, all supported by AI, and the potential that these trends hold for enhancing service delivery.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
MARCH 27, 2024
As AI technology advances, the need for high-performance, cost-effective and easily deployable solutions reached unprecedented levels. EclipseStore, a groundbreaking data storage platform from MicroStream , is revolutionizing the development of cutting-edge software applications. IBM ® collaborated with MicroStream to integrate the IBM WebSphere ® Liberty InstantOn feature within EclipseStore.
Supply Chain Dive
MARCH 28, 2024
Company officials provided details on the company's future with Amazon, the evolution of its pricing technology, growth in healthcare and more.
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SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
MARCH 28, 2024
Cost reduction supplants supply continuity as the top issue facing procurement professionals in The Hackett Group’s annual Key Issues survey.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 29, 2024
The deal will mark around $1 billion of investments in acquisitions by Blue Yonder since Q4 2023 in its quest to provide a unified end-to-end supply chain management platform.
Arkestro
MARCH 25, 2024
The integration of digital tools, particularly predictive procurement, has revolutionised the logistics landscape, transforming them from mere add-ons to indisp
Supply Chain Dive
MARCH 29, 2024
Alternative port assessments, along with contract and obligation reviews, are among the steps experts say shippers should consider.
Advertiser: GEP
By 2027, Gartner predicts that 40% of sourcing will be handled outside of the procurement function. How can procurement pros ensure that the process is efficient and unified for all users? For a synchronized and democratized approach to procurement, leaders are embracing total procurement orchestration solutions. The What, Why and How of Total Procurement Orchestration details how a multi-level orchestration strategy streamlines procurement processes.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
MARCH 25, 2024
For more than 100 years, IBM’s founding principles have inspired efforts to promote equality, fairness and inclusion in the workplace and society. The company has lived the value of “respect for the individual” by championing employment practices that reward ability over identity and that make work more attainable for all. In 1935, approximately twenty years after IBM was founded, it began hiring women into professional roles.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 24, 2024
Automation has been touted as the key to ramping up warehouse efficiency in the face of a shortfall of labor. But it comes with its own set of problems.
SCMDOJO
MARCH 25, 2024
The supply chain industry is vital to the global economy with its complex network of activities, people, organizations, information, and resources. As businesses continue to globalize and markets become increasingly interconnected, the demand for skilled supply chain professionals is rising. Understanding the pathway to success is crucial for students eyeing a career in this dynamic field.
Supply Chain Dive
MARCH 25, 2024
The chipmaker's hundreds of U.S. suppliers should prepare for "when the taps turn on," according to one expert.
Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - 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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