SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Volatility is costly and disruptive to operations. Consumer packaged goods supply chains face volatile transportation flows due mostly to variations in consumer behavior, but technology can help smooth those flows.
Supply Chain Dive
DECEMBER 21, 2023
The medtech company alleges that Western Shelter Systems quit crucial integration work for battle-ready CT scanners, hurting Siemens’ ability to supply the military.
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Art of Procurement
DECEMBER 21, 2023
With all the recent buzz about electric vehicles (EVs), not to mention the push towards sustainability and emissions reduction, it. The post Troubling Times for Electric Trucking appeared first on Art of Procurement.
Supply Chain Dive
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Gregg Uecker will oversee procurement, production, transportation, warehousing and the meat processor’s other operations as it ramps up cost-savings plans.
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Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) supply chains continue to find themselves dealing with both labor shortages and external pressures due to global disruptions.
Supply Chain Dive
DECEMBER 21, 2023
The ultra-fast fashion company accuses its larger rival of being “a glorified label maker” that bullies suppliers into loyalty.
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Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 21, 2023
The International Maritime Organization’s goal is that near-zero greenhouse gas emission fuels shall represent at least 5% of the energy used by shipping in 2030, while striving to hit 10%.
Arkestro
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Webinars / Arkestro Advisory Council: Game Theory Arkestro Advisory Council: Game Theory Neil Lustig CEO at Arkestro Damian Beil Area Chair, Technology and Operations at University of Michigan Mathieu Pappalardo Chief Procurement Officer at Materne North America/GoGo squeeZ Len DeCandia Former Global Chief Procurement Officer at Johnson & Johnson Edmund Zagorin Founder and CSO at Arkestro Summary: In this exclusive customer event, participants from diverse industries discuss the role of Arke
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 21, 2023
DTN said the feature will allow ship owners and charterers to better plan for and adapt to potential voyage disruptions that can affect a company’s performance, bottom line or emissions.
Procurement Freelancers
DECEMBER 21, 2023
In the procurement domain, you, as an astute agent, understand that cost-saving is not just…
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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.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 21, 2023
For most brands, 2023 hasn’t been a stellar year, and instead has been more one of consolidation and treading water. That’s not likely to change soon.
Procurement Leaders
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Global supply chains have endured severe disruptions in recent days as attacks on vessels in the Red Sea have forced some of the world’s largest shipping companies to reroute carriers around Africa. With this resulting in delays to shipments and – potentially – another spike in oil prices, here are the facts you need to know and some steps you can take now to manage the disruption.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 21, 2023
In 2022, 68% of all paper consumed in the U.S. was recycled — recovered and fed back into the country’s milling systems — including more than 93% of cardboard boxes.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Reshoring manufacturing to the US has been a significant trend in recent years, driven by geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions, proximity to customers and markets, eco-system synergies and the need for positive impact on the domestic economy. However, reshoring presents several challenges—mainly workforce, technical and economic issues.
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
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Ikea said it’s looking for other options to secure the availability of its products, many of which normally pass through the Red Sea and the Suez Canal.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Companies generated $104 billion of income and $31.4 billion in tax revenues through diverse and small supplier spending over the past 12 months.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Officials from the White House and various Cabinet agencies have been discussing whether to hike duties on certain Chinese exports, said people familiar with the matter who spoke anonymously.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 21, 2023
The recall covers several types of Toyota and Lexus vehicles in the U.S. from 2020 to 2022, including Avalons, Camrys, Highlanders, RAV4s, Siennas and Corollas.
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.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 21, 2023
ArcelorMittal said that the contract would provide its operations in Lazaro Cardenas in the state of Michoacan with gas from Waha, Texas.
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