FedEx, UPS roll out ‘exceptional discounts’ to SMB customers
Supply Chain Dive
JULY 31, 2024
The rivals' pricing battle has kept delivery rates lower and benefited shippers, according to the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index.
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Drug Supply Chains Need Better Visibility
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 31, 2024
Better communication is needed about the flow of drugs, from the manufacturer, through the distribution network to the hospital and, at the end, how those medications are being prescribed.
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Industries with in-person work more frequently tout PTO in job ads, Indeed finds
Supply Chain Dive
JULY 31, 2024
While paid time off mentions in job ads have risen in recent years, workers still aren't taking enough time off.
How Integrated Tactical Planning Enables Enhanced Decision-Making and Improved Outcomes
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 31, 2024
Formalizing weekly and daily execution processes helps to align short-term corporate activities with the goals articulated by corporate strategists.
From Reactive to Resilient: Charting Your Supply Chain Maturity
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Learn strategies to develop supply chain maturity and save on costs. In this webinar, supply chain industry experts share insights and best practices for enhancing supply chain efficiency, resilience and adaptability. Delve into the stages of supply chain maturity, from foundational management to advanced optimization and innovation. Discover actionable first steps to boost your operations and reduce costs.
Factories’ AI adoption plans must be intentional to reap benefits
Supply Chain Dive
JULY 31, 2024
Early user engagement, solution champions and user groups can help sustain implementation, said Jennifer Peters, director of BI and data analytics at Nestlé Purina.
Building the Automation Framework
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 31, 2024
Automation is no longer an option. Leaders of businesses large and small are demanding that their teams quickly implement automated supply chains.
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Boeing Names New CEO as Company Reports $1.4B in Q2 Losses
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 31, 2024
The company has not logged a profitable year since 2019, reporting a combined $33.3 billion in losses in the years that have followed.
The Ultimate Guide to Bids and Tenders for Business Success
Procurement Freelancers
JULY 31, 2024
When businesses want to purchase goods or services, they often use bids and tenders to… The post The Ultimate Guide to Bids and Tenders for Business Success first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.
Invisible Threats A 2024 Guide to Managing Hidden Supply Chain Risks
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 31, 2024
Invisible Threats gives supply chain professionals guidance on identifying risk hotspots right now based on data analysis of private and public companies’ financial health, by NAISC.
Best Practices in Strategic Purchasing for Complex Markets
Procurement Freelancers
JULY 31, 2024
Navigating complex markets can be difficult for organizations in the fast-paced business environments of today.… The post Best Practices in Strategic Purchasing for Complex Markets first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.
The 2nd Generation of Innovation Management: A Survival Guide
Speaker: Chris Townsend, VP of Product Marketing, Wellspring
Over the past decade, companies have embraced innovation with enthusiasm—Chief Innovation Officers have been hired, and in-house incubators, accelerators, and co-creation labs have been launched. CEOs have spoken with passion about “making everyone an innovator” and the need “to disrupt our own business.” But after years of experimentation, senior leaders are asking: Is this still just an experiment, or are we in it for the long haul?
How AI and Low Code Are Helping Build Agile Supply Chains
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 31, 2024
Join Bizagi and Tech Mahindra for an engaging webinar where we showcase how AI and Low Code are helping build agile supply chains. During this webinar we will demonstrate real-time visibility, effective escalation, and seamless collaboration through a supply chain use case.
3 Foundations for an Effective Multi-Enterprise Supply Chain Network
The Network Effect
JULY 31, 2024
The post 3 Foundations for an Effective Multi-Enterprise Supply Chain Network appeared first on The Network Effect.
Temu Sellers Protest Against Company Over Fines for Customer Returns
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 31, 2024
The new penalties reportedly went into effect in April, fining sellers up to five times the original value of a sale when a customer returns a purchase for a refund.
Another Far Side Look At Procurement
Procurement Insights
JULY 31, 2024
Question: Which one in this picture is the AI sales representative or marketing person? Which one is the procurement professional? Hint: One of the four characters represents the results of most AI initiatives (but don’t give it away).
Load Optimization: A Sustainable Way To Reduce Transportation Costs
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Discover strategies to optimize load building and achieve significant transportation cost savings. Plus, learn how load optimization can help reduce CO 2 emissions and align with climate regulations and consumer expectations. Finally, discover best practices for sustainable load optimization.
A Guide to Right-sized Packaging for 3PL
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 31, 2024
Right-sized packaging automation offers many benefits, including reduced labor and shipping costs, increased throughput, and an overall lower carbon footprint. In this guide, we’ll share some of the challenges 3PLs experience and how an On Demand Packaging® solution can help.
Digital maturity or readiness has never been about technology or being tech-savvy
Procurement Insights
JULY 31, 2024
Digital maturity is a crucial milestone that organizations worldwide are striving to achieve. But what exactly is digital maturity, and how can your organization achieve it? – Eric Kimberling, LinkedIn (July 30th, 2024) Digital maturity or digital readiness doesn’t start with technology – it has little to do with tech savviness. Here is an excerpt from an article – [link] “When I am asked what I think about the “evergreen” evolution of high-tech computing, my answer
How to Optimize the Design of Your Supply Chain Network
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 31, 2024
Your supply chain network forms the foundation that your business is built upon. Designing and deploying a robust supply chain network will position your company for growth, while failing to do so can put your business on shaky ground.
Technology Round-Up — July 31, 2024
CPO Rising
JULY 31, 2024
CPO Rising’s Technology Round-Up series continues this week with fresh supply management technology news and updates covering a few recent major announcements. If you are a sourcing, procurement, or spend management… The post Technology Round-Up — July 31, 2024 appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.
Autonomous AI Agents Are the Future of Procurement and Supply Chain Operations
Advertiser: GEP
As early as next year, procurement and supply chain operations will begin to adopt AI agents, often called “agentic AI,” to work alongside employees to make and execute decisions with precision across procurement and even the most complex global supply chains. Unlike LLM-based generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, these AI agents do not require prompts from humans.
China’s BYD Seeks Entry to Canada EV Market Despite Likely Tariffs
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 31, 2024
Canada is set to wrap a 30-day consultation on measures to restrict Chinese EV imports on August 1 — including higher tariffs to align with the U.S. and EU.
Does Direct Spend need its own Tech Stack?
The Procuretech Podcast
JULY 31, 2024
This week on The Procurement Software Podcast, host James Meads delves into some unique technology needs that direct procurement teams are often facing. James explores how specialised tech stacks, including advanced inventory management systems, supplier relationship tools, and risk mitigation software, can address the distinct challenges faced by direct procurement teams.
Delta CEO Says CrowdStrike Crash Could Cost Airline $500K
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 31, 2024
Although Delta was one of many airlines affected by outage, it appeared to have been hit the hardest, after needing five days to get its crew tracking systems back online.
Optimal Parcel Packing For Cost
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 31, 2024
For all but the 3-4 largest retailers in the US, packing cost-optimally has been an elusive goal with a few available solutions. In this white paper, we’ll measure and triage cost factors from transportation to materials to labor and show how Paccurate’s cartonization engine can help in areas where standardization is no longer good enough.
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
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