Why Cybercriminals Target The Freight Industry
All Things Supply Chain
MAY 6, 2024
The transport of goods across the sea and across countries requires an intricate network of data to effectively get items delivered by their due date.
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CPO Crunch: Follow the money
Procurement Leaders
MAY 7, 2024
“So, you’ve mapped Tier-2. Now what?” This was the deliberately optimistic title of a very recent CPO community call that explored just how far into the supply chain our members have visibility. As we know, having knowledge of who our suppliers are is one thing, but it’s quite another to have a good understanding of who our suppliers’ suppliers are – not to mention those even further beyond.
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The Vital Role of Integration in Spend Management Solutions
ProcurePort
MAY 6, 2024
Integration serves as the cornerstone of effective spend management solutions, facilitating seamless connectivity across disparate systems and data sources. By enabling enhanced visibility and automation, integration empowers organizations to optimize spending, strengthen compliance, and drive strategic decision-making. The Role of Integration in Spend Management In today’s dynamic business landscape, organizations face increasing pressure to optimize […] The post The Vital Role of I
High port volumes expected for 2024’s peak season: forecast
Supply Chain Dive
MAY 10, 2024
Consumer spending will drive 2 million-plus TEUs of monthly loaded imports at the nation’s top ports through October, the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates project.
Freight Procurement Simplified: Bids from Hours to Minutes
Speaker: Eric Berdinis, Ran Sun, & Chris Chmielewski
Procuring freight can be cumbersome, time-consuming, and error-prone. If you’re frustrated with the complex and manual processes for obtaining bids for your contract and spot freight, you’re not alone. In today’s fast-moving supply chain environment, optimizing these processes is critical to staying competitive and cutting costs. Join this exclusive webinar with experts from Uber Freight to learn how the latest digital tools and automation can transform your freight procurement strategy by strea
The Trends That Are Driving a Surge in Manufacturing M&A Deals
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 8, 2024
With inflation and interest rates easing, manufacturing investment is on the rise. Several large manufacturers have said they plan to increase capital investments and merger and acquisition deal-making in 2024.
Procurement 6 – May 10th, 2024
Art of Procurement
MAY 9, 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 – May 10th, 2024 appeared first on Art of Procurement.
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The technology platform consists of cranes, palletizing and de-palletizing robots, a pallet conveyor system, a small-load conveyor system and software to operate it all.
Red Sea Risk Matrix: A Model for Managing Supply Chain Disruption
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FPGA vs. GPU: Which is better for deep learning?
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MAY 10, 2024
Underpinning most artificial intelligence (AI) deep learning is a subset of machine learning that uses multi-layered neural networks to simulate the complex decision-making power of the human brain. Beyond artificial intelligence (AI) , deep learning drives many applications that improve automation , including everyday products and services like digital assistants, voice-enabled consumer electronics, credit card fraud detection and more.
Analyst Eye on unleashing procurement’s strategic impact and driving working capital optimization
Spend Matters
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Working capital optimization is not merely a financial strategy; it is the lifeline of business operations. It encompasses the management of short-term assets and liabilities to ensure liquidity, meet financial obligations and support growth initiatives. Typically, people may assume this area of activity belongs purely to Finance. However, S2P solutions, such as GEP, SAP Ariba, Ivalua and others, have been increasingly investing in building capabilities that directly or indirectly support worki
How To Align Product Management And Supply Chain Operations For Successful Product Launches
Speaker: Shalini Dinesh
Effective cross-functional collaboration and communication heavily influence product launch success. Research shows that as many as 70% of product launches fail due to inadequate coordination among stakeholders, including supply chain, product management, legal, marketing, and change control teams (Gartner, 2022). The 2023 Supply Chain Insights Report highlights that 60% of supply chain disruptions are caused by poor communication and misalignment among cross-functional teams.
How CH Robinson is using AI to automate logistics management tasks
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The broker hopes speeding up responses to emailed quote and appointment requests will improve productivity.
Four Reasons Data Builds a Circular Supply Chain
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Navigating a linear supply chain is like driving down a one-way, dead-end street — movement is forced down a singular path and there’s only one place to go: the garbage.
How GEP Solutions Transform Procurement Processes
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Both strategic innovation and operational efficiency are critical in the quickly changing corporate environment. This… The post How GEP Solutions Transform Procurement Processes first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.
Analyst Map Inductee: The Four Cornerstones Of Learning In The Digital AI Era
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MAY 6, 2024
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How Hellenic Bank Transformed Its Indirect Procurement Operations With GEP Software
Advertiser: GEP
Financial institutions must navigate a complex web of policies, procedures and regulations to ensure compliance and manage risk. When Hellenic Bank, a leading retail lender in Cyprus, set out to transform its procurement operations, it needed more than just software deployment. It required a partner that would help embed its intricate buying processes — with all its validations, risk assessments and tiered approvals — into a unified system.
Clorox claws its way back to normal inventory, service levels after August cyberattack
Supply Chain Dive
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The cleaning product maker is working to fully restore its distribution channels in Q4 as it pushes to bring back customers.
The Cosmic Significance of S&OE in Global Supply Chains
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Sales and operations execution (S&OE) plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth flow of products from manufacturing to the end consumer.
IBM Mainframe Skills Council brings the global community together to grow mainframe talent
IBM Supply Chain Blog
MAY 6, 2024
The global economy runs on transactions, and 70% of transactions by value run through an IBM Z® mainframe. Many of the world’s largest enterprises rely on IBM Z to support their core business, and by a process of continued innovation, IBM Z brings industry-first technologies to our clients with each new generation. Modern mainframe skills are critical as businesses implement AI, modernize their applications, integrate across the enterprise and continue digital transformation.
The Surging Problem of AI Energy Consumption
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When I prepare each episode of Art of Supply, I intentionally dig deep. Usually, along the way, I find a. The post The Surging Problem of AI Energy Consumption appeared first on Art of Procurement.
The Evolution of Control Towers to Command Centers
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Snickers owner Mars commits $47M to slash dairy emissions
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Introducing the Craft Supplier Risk Management Platform
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Unlocking business value: Maximizing returns from your SAP investments
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Decades later we are still talking about ERP failures – WHY!?
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“When ERP was in its heyday, CEOs and business executives wanted reliable and integrated solutions, so they seized upon ERP as the way to provide this,” said Mr. Kyte. “Business stakeholders still want these same qualities, but now they assume that these qualities will be present in any software solution, and their requirements have switched to the twin concerns of lowering IT costs and seeking increased flexibility.
The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing
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Mattel to shutter supplier plant in China this year
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As Forced Labor Prevention Enforcement Heats Up, the Focus is on Compliance
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Simplifying IAM through orchestration
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The recent validated what many of us in the industry already knew: Identity has become the leading attack vector. The 2024 report showed a 71% increase in valid identities used in cyberattacks year-over-year. What really puts it into perspective is the realization that you are just as likely to have your valid identity used in a cyberattack as you are to see a phishing attack in your organization.
Docusign to acquire Lexion: M&A rapid analysis
Spend Matters
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Earlier this week, Docusign announced its agreement to acquire Lexion, a contract analytics specialist, for $165 million. The acquisition will factor into Docusign’s Intelligent Agreement Management (IAM) platform, which is the company’s attempt to create a new SaaS category. We first wrote about this development last month and will continue to explore it this year.
How To Set Up Innovation So That It Aligns With And Enables Corporate Strategy
Speaker: Paul Heller
Most innovation work proceeds independently from company strategy. As a result, the products that arrive in the market are not well aligned with the company’s goals. This challenge is particularly significant in organizations with transformation-oriented strategies, where innovation must directly support growth, scalability, and strategic pivots. In this session, we will discuss why innovation in large companies is so often not aligned with the company’s strategy and what innovation leaders, pro
FedEx Express flags US delivery delays after severe weather
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Disruptions are possible for shipments with a May 9 commitment after "hazardous operating conditions" challenged a key hub in Tennessee.
AutoScheduler Introduces Aggregated Warehouse Data Orchestration
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With AutoPilot and AutoPilot Central, the company says, supply chain managers can reduce planning time by 97%, reduce inventory waste by 13%, and optimize labor planning, among other benefits.
Redefining clinical trials: Adopting AI for speed, volume and diversity
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Successful clinical studies hinge on efficiently recruiting and retaining diverse participants. Yet, clinical trial professionals across the globe grapple with notable challenges in these areas. In this chapter of the IBM series on clinical trial innovation, we spotlight key strategies for boosting recruitment speed, helping to ensure diversity, and harnessing digital advancements.
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The Current and Future Use of Gen-AI in Supply Chains
Advertiser: GEP
AI isn’t the future. It’s here, now. 30% of businesses have invested in AI. Another 57% will do it in the next 12 months*. From demand forecasting to inventory optimization, risk mitigation to sustainability — AI is set to transform everything. But here’s the secret: success will only come from strong human-AI collaboration, reveals this new new Economist Impact report.
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