Fri.Feb 23, 2024

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FMC releases final rule on detention and demurrage

Supply Chain Dive

The billing practices from the agency establish which parties can receive an invoice and sets a timeframe for issued invoices and disputes.

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Shipping Giant CMA CGM Posts a Loss as Red Sea Conflict Rages

Supply Chain Brain

Surging profits over the previous two years filled the coffers of the Saades and rival European shipping tycoons.

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Why UPS keeps shrinking its workforce

Supply Chain Dive

UPS’ headcount has dropped by 43,000 employees in just three years, and more cuts are coming. Experts say it’s not all market-driven.

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Conversational AI use cases for enterprises

IBM Supply Chain Blog

Today, people don’t just prefer instant communication; they expect it. Conversational artificial intelligence (AI) leads the charge in breaking down barriers between businesses and their audiences. This class of AI-based tools, including chatbots and virtual assistants, enables seamless, human-like and personalized exchanges. Beyond the simplistic chat bubble of conversational AI lies a complex blend of technologies, with natural language processing (NLP) taking center stage.

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From Rigid To Resilient: Why Enterprises Need Shopify's Modular Commerce Now

Speaker: Benjamin Woll

Enterprise commerce is at an inflection point. Rigid, monolithic platforms slow brands down, but a full replatforming is disruptive and costly. Shopify’s modular architecture offers a flexible, scalable alternative - allowing enterprise brands to modernize without ripping and replacing their entire stack. Learn how Shopify’s composable approach helps modernize commerce stacks while maintaining control over critical systems.

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Flexport relaunches Convoy’s load board

Supply Chain Dive

Users began logging back into the platform shortly after the app reactivated, EVP and Head of Trucking Bill Driegert said.

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This Supply Chain Year Will Be Dependent on Politics

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

Politics seems to be on everyone’s mind in this election year and the effects on supply chains are becoming evident in every aspect of our work.

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Danone is one of the companies to watch in 2024

Procurement Insights

Danone ’s 2023 full-year results are in, and we can see another successful year! A huge thanks to all Danoners, and in particular, to the #Operations teams, for all your hard work – driving the transformation of our end-to-end #supplychain , across our ecosystem, to deliver greater impact and value! 2023 was about continuing to build our foundations, being agile, supporting our sustainability goals – in line with the Danone Impact Journey – and focusing on consumer, customer, and patient ne

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The Contribution Of Sourcing Agents To The Success Of Global Trade

Procurement Freelancers

This is a highly competitive world where every business is striving for the top position.

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Why everyone in every company is “IN” procurement

Procurement Insights

“ So, here is the question – if you knew in advance that there was going to be an olive oil shortage and that prices were likely to rise considerably, how many of you would have made sure you purchased the $4.97 bottle while it was still available? Even without a shortage, the difference between $4.97 and $19.99 is still considerable.” Ulf Venne • Host Supply Chain Pioneers | Supply Chain ‘Pro-to-Know’ Data is definitely available to get in front of this, the proble

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Planemakers Partner to Halt Infiltration of Unauthorized Parts

Supply Chain Brain

The Aviation Supply Chain Integrity Coalition will include senior representatives from American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Safran, StandardAero and United Airlines.

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GEP Spend Category Outlook Report 2025

2025 will feel familiar, in some regards. The procurement and supply chain category management landscape will remain turbulent, with geopolitical tensions, worries over fresh tariffs, rising costs, and supply chain disruptions posing significant challenges. But you should also expect some lightning-fast changes in 2025 as artificial intelligence continues to upend the way enterprises and procurement, supply chain, and category management professionals operate.

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AI Revolutionizing Procurement: A Strategic Shift

Empowering CPO

Introduction In the dynamic world of procurement, artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping the sourcing landscape. As businesses seek agility, cost optimization, and data-driven decision-making, AI-powered solutions are becoming indispensable for procurement professionals. The AI Advantage Predictive Insights: AI algorithms analyze historical data to predict demand patterns, market trends, and supplier performance.

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U.S. DoL Seeks Injunction to Stop Use of ‘Oppressive Child Labor’ at Meat Processing Facilities

Supply Chain Brain

Federal investigators found children, some as young as 13, employed by Fayette Industrial as industrial cleaners at meat processing plants in Iowa and Virginia.

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Procurement 2024: BIG Prediction – Buyer Beware: “Fake News” Invades Supply Markets

CPO Rising

For more than a decade, Ardent Partners’ senior analyst team has gathered in Boston for a multi-day company strategy and planning meeting. The team dedicates itself to reviewing the prior year’s research and main findings.

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How to implement the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

IBM Supply Chain Blog

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the European Union’s landmark data privacy law, took effect in 2018. Yet many organizations still struggle to meet compliance requirements, and EU data protection authorities do not hesitate to hand out penalties. Even the world’s biggest businesses are not free from GDPR woes. Irish regulators hit Meta with a EUR 1.2 billion fine in 2023.

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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.