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AI + SCM: A Formula for Automation and Optimization

Supply Chain Brain

With every passing day, AI continues to be integrated into supply chain management systems and processes, with a focus on improving efficiency, reducing costs and increasing sustainability.

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How Technology Can Help Save Our Water Supply

IBM Supply Chain Blog

A 2021 United Nations report finds that 2.3 billion people live in water-stressed countries which, according to the World Health Organization, is expected to be exacerbated in some regions due to climate change and population growth. To sustain lives on Earth, we must protect the health of its water resources and be efficient in our consumption, including minimizing waste in water distribution.

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5 trends for the future of devices in logistics and transportation

Supply Chain Dive

Devices are the future of logistics and transportation. Here are five trends to get ahead of the curve.

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Improving Time-to-Source in Procurement

Una

Pain Points in Procurement Series Improving Time-to-Source in Procurement Improving time-to-source in procurement can lead to greater customer satisfaction, streamlined sourcing processes, and increased cost savings. By Hugo Britt | March 23, 2023 Search Welcome to Una’s Pain Points in Procurement series. Each week, the Una team will explore one of ten common pain points impacting procurement today, and put forth actionable solutions to each of these challenges.

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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

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.

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Urenco CPO: Working together key to weathering the polycrisis

Procurement Leaders

Tony Roberts, CPO of Urenco – the UK-headquartered international supplier of enrichment services and fuel cycle products for the civil nuclear industry – discusses the impact of his function’s new organisational structure, how the company’s journey to net-zero will impact its supply chain, as well as the importance of supporting suppliers in both the short and long term as businesses continue to grapple with the sustained impact of the polycrisis.

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Arabica Prices – Historical Graph [Realtime Updates]

Procurement Tactics

Arabica Prices – Historical Graph Real-time chart of historical daily Arabica prices. The prices are down in U.S. dollars per Lbs. The current price is and is last updated on. The average price in the past 3 days is The average price in the past 7 days is The average price in the past 30 days is The average price in the past 365 days is Popular questions about Arabica prices: Why are Arabica prices fluctuating?

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5 Reasons to Attend 2023 Ivalua NOW Nashville!

ivalua

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] 5 Reasons to Attend 2023 Ivalua NOW Nashville! March 22, 2023 | | Ivalua NOW by Eloise Barnum Y’all Ready? We are thrilled to invite procurement leaders, innovators, customers, and colleagues to Ivalua NOW Nashville. This year we’re embarking on a journey toward “Breaking New Ground” !

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The Big Interview with Giles Harper

Procurement Heads

For the latest in Procurement Heads ‘ Big Interview series, he spoke with James Dobbin about how his career in procurement began and what he looks for when recruiting procurement talent. How did you get into procurement? I think, like most people, it wasn’t my first choice at school, but I was studying for a Business Management Degree at university, one of my core modules was procurement and supply chain and I liked it.

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Brent Crude Oil Prices – Historical Graph [Realtime Updates]

Procurement Tactics

Brent Crude Oil Prices – Historical Graph Real-time chart of historical daily Brent crude oil prices. The prices are down in U.S. dollars per BBL. The current price is and is last updated on. The average price in the past 3 days is The average price in the past 7 days is The average price in the past 30 days is The average price in the past 365 days is Popular questions about Brent crude oil prices: Why are Brent crude oil prices fluctuating?

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China tariffs lifted US production but hurt downstream industries: report

Supply Chain Dive

A new study from the U.S. International Trade Commission parsed out the specific impacts from duties added to a host of imports from the country starting in 2018.

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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report

The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?

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[Pod] Procurement 6 – March 24th, 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 – March 24th, 2023 appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Episode 107: Pursuing Your Full Potential With Gratitude with David Meltzer

Una

EPISODE 107 Pursuing Your Full Potential With Gratitude with David Meltzer By Kelly Barner | March 22, 2023 How connected do you feel to the people around you? What about yourself – when was the last time you paused to think about which philosophical choices are good and which are bad? In this episode of The Sourcing Hero podcast, Host Kelly Barner is joined by David Meltzer.

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Iron Ore Prices – Historical Graph [Realtime Updates]

Procurement Tactics

Iron Ore Prices – Historical Graph Real-time chart of historical daily iron ore prices. The prices are down in U.S. dollars per MT. The current price is and is last updated on. The average price in the past 3 days is The average price in the past 7 days is The average price in the past 30 days is The average price in the past 365 days is Popular questions about iron ore prices: Why are iron ore prices fluctuating?

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Amazon aims to reduce grouped delivery issues

Supply Chain Dive

The Risk Aware Delivery initiative uses data to prevent packages at higher risk for delivery errors from being part of a grouped stop.

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

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

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[Pod] The Next Phase of Dial P for Procurement Begins

Art of Procurement

Nothing that is simple is real, and nothing that is real is simple. Procurement and supply chain professionals excel at. The post [Pod] The Next Phase of Dial P for Procurement Begins appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Watch: Logistics Prepares for the Challenges of 2023

Supply Chain Brain

Craig Henry, U.S. industry manager of intralogistics with Siemens, discusses the continuing labor shortage, inflationary pressures and the need to invest smartly in technologies.

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Natural Gas Prices – Historical Graph [Realtime Updates]

Procurement Tactics

Natural Gas Prices – Historical Graph Real-time chart of historical daily natural gas prices. The prices are down in U.S. dollars per MMBtu. The current price is and is last updated on. The average price in the past 3 days is The average price in the past 7 days is The average price in the past 30 days is The average price in the past 365 days is Popular questions about natural gas prices: Why are natural gas prices fluctuating?

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Amazon launches 2-hour delivery from select Rite Aid stores

Supply Chain Dive

The service is available for Prime members living within the greater Newark, New Jersey and Burbank, California areas.

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Supply Chain Orchestration: A New Era in Supply Chain Management

When the only certainty is uncertainty, what does that mean for today’s supply chain management approaches? This eBook delves into how supply chain orchestration can help businesses unlock agility, transparency, intelligence, and trust across their end-to-end supply chain.

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Russia’s Arctic Expansion: The Future of Global Shipping

SCMDOJO

Russia’s Arctic Expansion: A Long-Term Strategy While the world is currently focused on the conflict in Ukraine, Russia is quietly expanding its military presence in the Arctic, building new bases in the region. With untapped oil and gas reserves and melting polar ice, the Arctic presents an opportunity for Russia to access these resources. Additionally, new shipping lanes are opening up, and Russia has a grand plan to become the biggest beneficiary of climate change in the region.

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The importance of supply chain resiliency in a post-pandemic world

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of supply chain resiliency. Businesses that invest in building resilient supply chains can withstand future disruptions and gain a competitive advantage in a post-pandemic world.

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Silver Prices – Historical Graph [Realtime Updates]

Procurement Tactics

Silver Prices – Historical Graph Real-time chart of historical daily silver prices. The prices are down in U.S. dollars per t oz. The current price is and is last updated on. The average price in the past 3 days is The average price in the past 7 days is The average price in the past 30 days is The average price in the past 365 days is Popular questions about silver prices: Why are silver prices fluctuating?

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FedEx makes further cuts to Express unit

Supply Chain Dive

The carrier is phasing out its MD-11 aircraft as it looks to modernize its fleet and slash costs.

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How to Create a Blueprint for Fleet Resilience

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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New Suppliers on Thomasnet.com for March 2023

The Thomas Blog

Exciting new B2B companies are being established across the U.S. and Canada every day, and every month, hundreds of them are joining Thomasnet.com ®. We're highlighting ten of the most notable and innovative companies below to bring some of the unique services and products they provide to the forefront. 1. Precision Powdered Metal Parts, Inc. Precision Powdered Metal Parts, Inc. is a custom manufacturer of 3D-printed metal parts.

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Watch: Four Industry Disrupters Impacting Logistics

Supply Chain Brain

Karen Jones, executive vice president and chief marketing officer with Ryder, discusses advanced vehicle technology, accelerating demand for e-commerce, asset-sharing for commercial vehicles, and digital technologies.

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HRC Steel Prices – Historical Graph [Realtime Updates]

Procurement Tactics

HRC Steel Prices – Historical Graph Real-time chart of historical daily rice prices. The prices are down in U.S. dollars per T. The current price is and is last updated on. The average price in the past 3 days is The average price in the past 7 days is The average price in the past 30 days is The average price in the past 365 days is Popular questions about HRC steel prices: Why is HRC steel fluctuating?

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Manna to commence US last-mile drone delivery trial

Supply Chain Dive

The company aims to serve more than 10,000 residents in the Dallas-Fort Worth area by teaming up with real estate developer Hillwood.

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Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability

Direct materials sourcing is evolving, with procurement now tasked not only with cost efficiency but managing sustainability and risk management. The environment is marked by heightened demand and expectations, compounded by challenges such as rising input prices, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions. While some embrace cutting-edge tools like AI and blockchain for global trade functions, others lag in technology adoption.

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If You’re Running a Summer Camp, Here’s What You Should Know About GPOs

Una

If You're Running a Summer Camp, Here's What You Should Know About GPOs Running a summer camp is a costly business. Learn how joining a food cost reduction program can help save money and time this camp season. By Mackenzie Oakley | March 21, 2023 Search A version of this article was originally published for the American Camp Association. It has been updated for supporting content and clarity.

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New and Noteworthy Categories on Thomasnet.com for March 2023

The Thomas Blog

Since industry is constantly growing and evolving, Thomasnet.com ® is too. Our platform has over 75,000 categories of products and services, from alloy to zinc, from which professionals like you can source. And thanks to our industry specialists, we are constantly researching and adding to our platform with new supplier categories to help you keep up with current market trends. 1.

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Gold Prices – Historical Graph [Realtime Updates]

Procurement Tactics

Gold Prices – Historical Graph Real-time chart of historical daily gold prices. The prices are down in U.S. dollars per t oz. The current price is and is last updated on. The average price in the past 3 days is The average price in the past 7 days is The average price in the past 30 days is The average price in the past 365 days is Popular questions about gold prices: Why are gold prices fluctuating?

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Walmart’s Spark Driver platform ramps up delivery coverage

Supply Chain Dive

The crowdsourced delivery provider now serves 15,000 pickup points and can reach 84% of U.S. households.

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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