Event Preview: Chief Procurement Officer Summit 2023 -marcusevans
All Things Supply Chain
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
We are excited to announce that the CPO Summit returns on November 2-4th of November at the JW Marriott Marquis Miami, Miami, FL USA!
Sat.Sep 16, 2023 - Fri.Sep 22, 2023
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Survey: Cyber-Security, Supply Chains Move to Top-of-Mind for CFOs
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
profitability is taking a back seat to technology transformation, supply chain and operational challenges, according to a survey released September 18 by Jefferson Wells.
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ASCM Honors 3 Companies, 3 Individuals for Supply Chain Performance, Dedication
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
3 companies and 3 individuals have been recognized with Association for Supply Chain Management Awards of Excellence for their dedication in advancing the field of supply chain management.
DHL eCommerce opens consolidated distribution center near CVG airport
Supply Chain Dive
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
The $74 million facility is part of the company’s five-year growth plan as it looks to automate its U.S. facilities and increase its network footprint.
How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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
Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up 09/15/2023-09/21/2023
All Things Supply Chain
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
Amazon and Maersk renew biofuel partnership The demand for sustainable ocean transportation services is growing, with a wide range of industries, including fashion, retail, automotive, and more, seeking eco-friendly shipping…
Three Trends to Watch During Peak Season 2023
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
For retailers, time is running out for peak-season planning. That’s why it’s important to study your existing peak-season data.
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What can AI and generative AI do for governments?
IBM Supply Chain Blog
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
Few technologies have taken the world by storm the way artificial intelligence (AI) has over the past few years. AI and its many use cases have become a topic of public discussion no longer relegated to tech experts. AI—generative AI, in particular—has tremendous potential to transform society as we know it for good, boost productivity and unlock trillions in economic value in the coming years.
Navigating the Complex Supply Chain of the Diamond Industry
All Things Supply Chain
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
The diamond industry has long been associated with luxury, beauty, and timeless elegance.
Canadian National, Norfolk Southern add US-Canada intermodal service
Supply Chain Dive
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
The railroads’ joint venture will provide connections from Kansas City and Atlanta to several points across Canada beginning Oct. 2.
Why we always perform a ‘health check’ as part of our sales cycle
Spend Matters
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Find out how Spend Matters holistically helps Solution Providers >> I don’t often get to ‘take to the digital boards’ of Spend Matters these days anymore, but a snarky-ish post I made on LinkedIn has led to so much public and private reaction and conversation (a month later!) that I felt obligated to dive deeper. Here’s the post I made: On the surface, it seems like harmless fun, right?
Exploring the Advantages and Hurdles of Direct Store Deliveries
Advertiser: FourKites
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.
Drought Restrictions in Panama Canal to Continue Into 2024
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
The daily limits have contributed to a backlog of 116 vessels waiting to cross, well above normal, but below the more than 200 ships that were stuck last month.
Generative AI as a catalyst for change in the telecommunications industry
IBM Supply Chain Blog
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) burst into the mainstream in 2023, lighting a fire under businesses to integrate enterprise-grade versions into their processes. By 2024, 60% of C-suite executives are planning to pilot or operate generative AI in some way, indicating that generative AI’s public-facing platforms have awakened the world to its groundbreaking capabilities For Communications Service Providers (CSPs) and Network Equipment Providers (NEPs), in particular, generative AI ho
Port of Long Beach cargo volumes dip 15% in August
Supply Chain Dive
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Despite the year-over-year declines, port officials say total TEUs handled so far this year are in line with pre-pandemic figures.
Protecting your supply chain against catastrophic events
Spend Matters
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
In our ever-increasingly connected world and the “hyper-globalized” supply chains that keep it running, a natural disaster tends to have widespread effects well beyond ground zero. While the local impact to humans, property and the wider ecosystem caused by floods, fires and other catastrophic events can be devastating, the ripple effects can reach across the globe and affect business everywhere.
How One Manufacturer Used GEP SOFTWARE To Save $45M in Direct Material Sourcing
Advertiser: GEP
For global manufacturers, managing direct and indirect material spend can get very complicated very quickly. Multiple legacy systems prevent procurement from standardizing processes and tracking what they’re spending with each supplier. In response to these challenges, a leading heavy equipment manufacturer selected GEP to redesign its source-to-contract processes and implement a convergent data model to help manage procurement data across its multiple locations.
Getting a Kiss From a World Class Supply Chain
Art of Procurement
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Founded in 1894 by Milton Hershey, The Hershey Company has seen their share of ups and downs. Not only have. The post Getting a Kiss From a World Class Supply Chain appeared first on Art of Procurement.
Who Last Touches a Customer’s Goods?
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
People still matter a lot in making the supply chains function. Train them, educate them, equip them, support them, and pay them for what they are really worth, because the supply chain breaks down without them.
More than 300 Apple suppliers have commited to clean energy
Supply Chain Dive
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
The device maker also released its first carbon-neutral devices as it closes on its goal of dramatically cutting emissions in its supply chain.
Watch: A New and Innovative Methodology for Packing a Container
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 17, 2023
Wojciech Matusik, MIT professor and co-founder of Inkbit, describes a new computational method of packing a container in the most efficient way possible.
CEVA Logistics Drives Agile, Multi-Leg Inbound Flows for Tech Company
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CEVA Logistics, a global leader in third-party logistics, was contracted to help a technology company manage its complex supply chain, supporting B2B, B2C, and reverse flows across multi-leg transport. CEVA leveraged Kinaxis to eliminate blind spots across supply chain activities, centralize order and logistics management, and drive cost-effective plans for order execution.
How Off-the-Shelf Technology Can Be Profitable for Small Manufacturers
Procurement Bulletin
SEPTEMBER 17, 2023
Amazon Launches Supply Chain Solution In its continued race to dominate e-commerce, Amazon announced a new automated supply chain service for sellers aptly named, Supply Chain by Amazon. The solution offers an end-to-end automated solution to help sellers bring product from manufacturing directly to their customers. (Is it me or did this sound like an ad for Amazon’s Supply Chain service?
iFoodDS and IBM forge new path to food safety with IBM Food Trust™
IBM Supply Chain Blog
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
Picture this: You’re at your local supermarket, eagerly exploring the fresh produce section. You carefully select a carton of ripe, juicy fresh-cut strawberries, envisioning them as the star ingredient in your weekend’s mouthwatering desserts. You’re all set to enjoy a delightful culinary adventure. But as you savor your first bite of a luscious strawberry shortcake, you receive a notification on your smartphone.
UAW strike: How auto supply chain managers can mitigate disruption
Supply Chain Dive
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
Industry experts said to focus on supplier health, visibility and relationships to navigate any risks spurred by the Union’s work stoppage.
Anvil Analytical: Vendor Analysis — Spend and CO2 analytics solution overview, roadmap, competitors, tech selection tips, analyst summary
Spend Matters
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
In this Spend Matters Vendor Analysis we provide an overview of Anvil Analytical and its solution for spend analytics (including contract and inflation analytics) and CO2 analytics. In today’s dynamic business landscape, data is the currency that drives decision making and fuels innovation. Usable data is a critical tool for organizations seeking to optimize their operations, enhance efficiency and drive sustainable growth.
ABM Evolution: How Top Marketers Are Using Account-Based Strategies
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
In times of economic uncertainty, account-based strategies are essential. According to several business analysts and practitioners, ABM is a necessity for creating more predictable revenue. Research shows that nearly three-quarters of marketers (74%) already have the resources needed to build successful ABM programs.
How good is your supply chain visibility?
Procurement Insights
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
What would Simon Terry say about Supply Chain Visibility in 2023? In 2010, I saw a presentation (see slide excerpts below) by Simon Terry – who at the time worked at IBM and is now the CEO at 4C Associates. At first glance, I thought I was looking at current-day 2023 statistics – not 2010. It made me think of the following questions: 1. To what degree has our visibility into our supply chains improved – for example, regarding Scope 3 emissions reporting, we now realize our lack
Buying APM was a good decision (so is getting rid of it)
IBM Supply Chain Blog
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
For a long time, there wasn’t a good standard definition of observability that encompassed organizational needs while keeping the spirit of IT monitoring intact. Eventually, the concept of “Observability = Metrics + Traces + Logs” became the de facto definition. That’s nice, but to understand what observability should be , you must consider the characteristics of modern applications: Changes in how they’re developed, deployed and operated The blurring of lines betwe
Dollar General to grow private fleet to 2,000 trucks by year’s end
Supply Chain Dive
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
The discount retailer’s private fleet now handles nearly half of its outbound transportation needs.
The Market Speaks: Procurement practitioner requirements and the tech vendor response — EcoVadis
Spend Matters
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Spend Matters constantly updates its understanding of the state of the procurement tech market via RFIs for our SolutionMap dataset, vendor interviews, global event attendance and product demos with the aim of keeping tech-selection decision makers ahead of market trends. But we also endeavor to grow our understanding of the wants and needs of the customers using that tech – the practitioners.
Hot Off the Grill: Optimizing Summer Supply Chains for Seasonal Staples
Speaker: Glenn Koepke and Steve Rotter
This webinar – coming to you from Glenn’s own backyard – discusses the importance of supply chain visibility for seasonal shipping, new product promotions, and holiday ramping in the F&B and retail industries while providing sizzling secrets to creating the juiciest meats for your barbecue. Hear success stories from Land O’Lakes, Coca-Cola, and Dollar Tree on how they beat the summer supply chain heat with real-time visibility.
After Years of Development, 3D Printing Goes Live
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
After years of talk and small-scale pilots, 3D printing is finally poised for widespread use.
IBM TechXchange underscores the importance of AI skilling and partner innovation
IBM Supply Chain Blog
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Generative AI and large language models are poised to impact how we all access and use information. But as organizations race to adopt these new technologies for business, it requires a global ecosystem of partners with industry expertise to identify the right enterprise use-cases for AI and the technical skills to implement the technology. During TechXchange , IBM’s premier technical learning event in Las Vegas last week, IBM Partner Plus members including our Strategic Partners, reseller
Clorox warns of product shortages a month after disclosing cyberattack
Supply Chain Dive
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Officials for the household product maker expect to return to automated order processing starting next week, with plans to ramp up production over time.
Episode 133: Fostering a Sense of Belonging with Michaela Payton
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SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
EPISODE 133 Fostering a Sense of Belonging with Michaela Payton By Kelly Barner | September 20, 2023 It is always hard to be the ‘new kid’ whether in a neighborhood, at the office, or across the world. Learning to fit in, and finding a place to belong is as much a journey of self-discovery as it is a pursuit of acceptance. Going on this journey, and connecting with others in the process, can enhance personal happiness as well as professional performance.
The Cost-Plus World of Supply Chains: The Macroeconomic and Geopolitical Environment
Advertiser: GEP
From new pricing strategies and material substitutability to alternative suppliers and stockpiling, a new GEP-commissioned Economist Impact report reveals that enterprises are adopting a variety of approaches underpinned by data and technology. In "The Cost-Plus World of Supply Chains: The Macroeconomic and Geopolitical Environment," you'll find lessons from AT&T and GSK on managing today’s supply chain disruptions.
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