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.
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.
Load Optimization: A Sustainable Way To Reduce Transportation Costs
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Is the role of Procurement Category Manager dead?
Procurement Software
AUGUST 27, 2024
The Procurement Category Manager role has been the backbone of the procurement profession over the past 20 years. In larger organisations especially, it’s has been a symbol of procurement’s metamorphasis from an operational to more professional, strategic focus. At the same time, procurement technology has become more affordable and easier to use.
To Bot or Not to Bot: Solving for the Right Level of Warehouse Automation
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 27, 2024
While warehouse robotics is undeniably a growing trend, the narrative surrounding its value deserves a more granular look.
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Watch: How Are China-Taiwan Tensions Threatening Global Semiconductor Supply?
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 27, 2024
Ashray Lavsi, principal with Efficio Consulting, reports on the current state of relations between China and Taiwan, and how it might affect the global supply of semiconductors.
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.
Are Container Freight Contract Derivatives Finally the Solution to Market Volatility?
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 27, 2024
Index-linked contracts combined with derivatives could actually create a completely predictable freight rate environment. Perhaps.
ISM: Navigating the Ethical Landscape of AI
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AUGUST 27, 2024
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform supply chain operations, it’s crucial for managers to understand not only the potential benefits but also the ethical implications and risks associated with adopting these powerful tools.
Autonomous AI Agents Are the Future of Procurement and Supply Chain Operations
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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.
BNSF, Norfolk Southern Reach New Deals With Five Unions
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 27, 2024
The new deals include a 3.5% yearly wage increase over the next five years, along with more vacation hours earlier in workers' careers.
Driving continuous business transformation: Strategies for successful IT and Procurement collaboration
Spotlight on Procurement
AUGUST 27, 2024
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
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 27, 2024
Hardware is a particularly sensitive arena given the U.S. and China are locked in a conflict over key technologies from semiconductors to artificial intelligence.
Biden Admin Awards $3.5M in Grants for Trucking Workforce Training
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 27, 2024
The funds will go to training programs at community colleges in 16 states, including Colorado, Texas, Maryland, Georgia, California and Ohio.
Freight Procurement Simplified: Bids from Hours to Minutes
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