UPS program cuts delivery days in more rural areas
Supply Chain Dive
AUGUST 27, 2024
Communities in three states are among those impacted by the initiative, which the company says will boost driver efficiency.
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Cargo Thefts in North America Jump 49% in First Half of 2024
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 27, 2024
Around 45% of cargo thefts were in California, while 36% of that share took place in what Overhaul calls the "Southern California Red Zone.
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Port of Seattle confronts 4th day of cyberattack outages
Supply Chain Dive
AUGUST 27, 2024
The most significant impacts are occurring at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
To Bot or Not to Bot: Solving for the Right Level of Warehouse Automation
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AUGUST 27, 2024
While warehouse robotics is undeniably a growing trend, the narrative surrounding its value deserves a more granular look.
State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025
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Dick’s Sporting Goods to open Texas distribution center
Supply Chain Dive
AUGUST 27, 2024
The facility will be the retailer’s sixth as it targets continued expansion.
Panama Canal Eases Limits That Caused Global Shipping Bottleneck
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 27, 2024
The Panama Canal Authority has increased the draft in the waterway to a maximum 50 feet and will allow 36 vessels a day to transit.
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AOP Introducing… SapienceS2P
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In this episode of AOP Introducing, Helen Mackenzie speaks with Dario Kulic, Senior Partner and Managing Director of SapienceS2P, which. The post AOP Introducing… SapienceS2P appeared first on Art of Procurement.
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Watch: How Are China-Taiwan Tensions Threatening Global Semiconductor Supply?
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Driving continuous business transformation: Strategies for successful IT and Procurement collaboration
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Jay Ferro, EVP, Chief Information, Technology, & Product Officer, at Clario and Mert Erkan, Vice President at Efficio, discuss how IT, product management, and procurement can work together to drive successful business transformations. Listen to this episode in order to gain actionable insights from a CIO on managing large-scale business transformations and to understand how to build stronger cross functional teams and partnerships that drive long-term success.
IBM to Shut China R&D Team, Affecting Less Than 1,000 Staff
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Biden Admin Awards $3.5M in Grants for Trucking Workforce Training
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The funds will go to training programs at community colleges in 16 states, including Colorado, Texas, Maryland, Georgia, California and Ohio.
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