2024

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The Great Supply Train Robbery

Art of Procurement

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.

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U.K. Brexit Import Checks Delayed, Causing Confusion

Supply Chain Brain

Under the rules, medium- and high-risk products, which include meat and dairy products, as well as most plants, could be subject to checks at the borders for biosecurity.

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Carhartt grows efforts to source sustainable cotton

Supply Chain Dive

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.

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Crisis Management 101: A Supply Chain Primer

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

Many supply chains have developed plans to navigate through disruptions, but fewer have detailed crisis management plans to implement should the unthinkable happen.

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The Evolution of Control Towers to Command Centers

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.

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Chasing a Common Supply Chain Objective: Saving Lives

Art of Procurement

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.

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Ultimate Endless Real Estate Costs at Red Lobster

Art of Procurement

Red Lobster is the largest seafood chain in the United States. It buys 20 percent of North American lobster tails. The post Ultimate Endless Real Estate Costs at Red Lobster appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Nurturing Career Growth in the New Era of Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

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.

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New Jersey Senate passes bill to rightsize shipping boxes

Supply Chain Dive

Have you ever received a tiny item in a huge box? Some legislators want to require retailers to keep that ratio in check. It’s one of multiple packaging bills in play in the state, among others related to PFAS, EPR and plastic utensils.

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How supply chains used FLOW after the Baltimore bridge collapse

Supply Chain Dive

C.H. Robinson, ITS Logistics, Home Depot and IMC Companies shared insights on the federal data-sharing platform designed to improve visibility of disruptions.

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Introducing Art of Supply

Art of Procurement

Effective today, Dial P for Procurement is the Art of Supply podcast. Building on the strength of the category-leading Art. The post Introducing Art of Supply appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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10 Practical Steps To Reduce Scope 3 Emissions

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.

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UPS plans to close around 200 US facilities, shift volume to automated hubs

Supply Chain Dive

The company is consolidating locations as part of its "Network of the Future" initiative, which aims to reduce its labor needs and save $3 billion by 2028.

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Walmart confirms hundreds of coporate layoffs

Supply Chain Dive

The retailer also said “the majority” of remote workers and those at offices in Dallas, Atlanta and Toronto, must relocate — mostly to its Arkansas headquarters.

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New Report Says Supply Chains Must Embrace AI Now, or Be Left in the Dust

Supply Chain Brain

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.

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De Minimis: Supply Chain Trifles the Law Should be Concerned With

Art of Procurement

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.

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The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing

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

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8 logistics trends to watch in 2024

Supply Chain Dive

Risk is sparing no mode of transportation in 2024, as geopolitics, labor talks, freight demand and capacity fluctuations will continue to alter supply chain strategies.

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Express bankruptcy spurs layoffs at Ohio facility

Supply Chain Dive

The company's logistics and shipping partner Bath & Body Works is shrinking its distribution operations for the apparel retailer due to declines in volume.

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USPS says consolidator changes won’t hurt service. Stakeholders aren’t sold.

Supply Chain Dive

There could be "devastating" impacts to delivery reliability if the Postal Service isn't prepared, the Association for Postal Commerce said.

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Even with +1, China is still #1

Art of Procurement

China’s role in the global supply chain is changing right before our eyes, leaving foreign buyers to feel the discomfort. The post Even with +1, China is still #1 appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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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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How AI Transforms Trade Classification and Compliance

Supply Chain Brain

The trading world is a perfect candidate for artificial intelligence-based tools and capabilities, to enhance the quality and productivity of classification and compliance.

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USPS wants to make controversial changes to shipping partner deals this month

Supply Chain Dive

The agency's leader told consolidators on March 27 that he is pursuing agreements within 45 days on a plan that has sparked cost and service concerns.

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High port volumes expected for 2024’s peak season: forecast

Supply Chain Dive

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.

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ILA ‘more likely’ to strike in October as tensions rise

Supply Chain Dive

The union representing East and Gulf Coast port workers made the threat Wednesday, while noting wage and automation concerns are behind contract disagreements.

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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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Albertsons enters e-commerce partnership with Grubhub

Supply Chain Dive

The restaurant delivery company is providing delivery service in as little as an hour from nearly 1,800 of the grocer’s stores under a deal announced Tuesday.

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Amazon leapfrogs UPS, and 4 other takeaways from a top shipping index

Supply Chain Dive

Market conditions are leading to shifts in U.S. volume share, with some upstarts gaining ground, according to new parcel delivery data from Pitney Bowes.

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What’s behind UPS losing volume from top customers?

Supply Chain Dive

Amazon making more deliveries in house, shifts to other carriers and buy online, pick up in store initiatives contributed to the company's Q4 volume decline.

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Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act: Progress or Setback?

Art of Procurement

The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, or UFLPA, was passed to protect an ethnically Turkish, predominantly Muslim minority living in. The post Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act: Progress or Setback? appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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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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USPS plans 25% average price hike for Parcel Select shippers

Supply Chain Dive

The ground delivery offering has been the target of controversial changes that would impact key shipping partners like DHL eCommerce and Pitney Bowes.

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‘Unprecedented’: Shipping group frets over USPS’ planned price hike

Supply Chain Dive

The Package Shippers Association said regulators should assess if there is enough competition for Parcel Select, a delivery service slated for a 25% average increase.

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Port of Long Beach awarded nearly $8M to improve visibility platform

Supply Chain Dive

The Supply Chain Information Highway’s next phase of development will include additional rail cargo and export visibility, among other features.

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How Mexico’s presidential candidates expect to leverage nearshoring

Supply Chain Dive

Modernizing border crossings, improving legal certainty and improving roads and rail networks were among the ideas candidates raised during a presidential debate.

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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