Fri.Mar 15, 2024

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3 warehouse real estate markets to watch in 2024

Supply Chain Dive

A recent wave of construction completions could help tenants secure more favorable deals at logistics hot spots near major ports and the U.S.-Mexico border.

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Most U.S. Shoppers Want Sustainable Returns, Says New Survey

Supply Chain Brain

New research shows that 55% of shoppers surveyed say they’re more loyal to brands with sustainable returns.

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Macy’s eyes $100M in savings from streamlined supply chain

Supply Chain Dive

The company's "Bold New Chapter" will feature automation, distribution center closures, and more.

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Smart Green Shipping Begins On-Land Testing of FastRig, a Shipping Wingsail

Supply Chain Brain

The recyclable, retractable, autonomous wingsail is designed to reduce fuel emissions from an ocean-going vessel by up to 30%.

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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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Lack of career development holds back women from leadership, survey says

Supply Chain Dive

When women don’t receive the support they need, they are 1.5 times more likely than men to leave their companies to advance in their careers, DDI said.

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Ships Face Growing Threat From Somali Pirates, EU Warns

Supply Chain Brain

Ships have been attacked at 600 miles or more from the Somali coast, and pirates are believed to be operating in a zone that spans more than 1,000 miles.

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How IBM helps clients accelerate app modernization and control costs

IBM Supply Chain Blog

A large US-based healthcare company recently engaged with IBM® to accelerate their cloud adoption with consistent and predictable outcomes. This collaboration enhanced their confidence to navigate app modernization across various applications and landing zones for both hybrid cloud and platform-native modernization. As a healthcare company, this client had an obligation to provide safe, reliable, time-sensitive, high-quality services to its customers.

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Navigating the World of Purchasing Professionals: Insights from an Industry Insider

Procurement Freelancers

As a purchasing professional, I’ve spent years navigating the intricate landscape of procurement. From negotiating… The post Navigating the World of Purchasing Professionals: Insights from an Industry Insider first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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Supply Chains Facing New Pressures as Companies Seek Cost Savings

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

A Boston Consulting Group survey of global executives found a majority are targeting supply chain and manufacturing costs as the biggest areas to achieve cost savings in 2024.

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NEW WEBINAR — From Green Goals to Gold Standards: The Essential ESG Blueprint for Procurement

CPO Rising

Join Ardent Partners and Supplier.io on March 28th (2 PM ET) for a webcast on From Green Goals to Gold Standards: The Essential ESG Blueprint for Procurement. In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations have become paramount for procurement professionals seeking to navigate increasing risks and complexities.

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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.