Navigating the Perfect Storm: How 2024’s Holiday Supply Chain Challenges Can Drive Innovation
All Things Supply Chain
DECEMBER 16, 2024
As we head into the 2024 holiday season, the global supply chain faces a convergence of.
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Demonstrating the Impact and ROI of Sustainability in the Supply Chain
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 16, 2024
In a world in which 60% of global emissions stem from supply chains, getting business executives to embrace supply chain sustainability is critical.
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FedEx plans additional surcharge changes for 2025
Supply Chain Dive
DECEMBER 16, 2024
The carrier is adding a fee for processing inbound U.S. imports and delivery area surcharges for new ZIP codes, among other adjustments.
Fueling Supply Chain Transformation: What Funding Patterns Tell Us About Supply Chain Innovation
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Navigating the world of SaaS funding can be as complex as developing groundbreaking solutions. Join Keith Moore, CEO, AutoScheduler.AI and Vasant Kamath, General Partner, Noro-Moseley Partners in this insightful webinar, where industry leaders and investors come together to discuss the latest trends and best practices for supply chain investment across startups and corporations.
GEP Spend Category Outlook Report 2025
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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.
UPS to hike SurePost rates, delivery area surcharges
Supply Chain Dive
DECEMBER 16, 2024
The service will see higher increases compared to last year as it navigates higher demand and changes at the Postal Service, which it often relies on.
Pair of New York Amazon Warehouses Authorize Strikes
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 16, 2024
The Teamsters had given Amazon until December 15 to agree to bargaining dates for the workers it represents at both warehouses.
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Port of Portland Finds New Operator for Terminal 6
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 16, 2024
The Port of Portland has managed T6 itself since 2017, making it the only West Coast container terminal with a public operator.
Truffle company expands Connecticut distribution center
Supply Chain Dive
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Italy-based Sabatino’s new hub will handle production, packaging and shipping of goods like oil and seasonings.
Senate Probe Claims Amazon Ignored Warehouse Safety Warnings
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 16, 2024
An analysis of company data showed that Amazon warehouses recorded over 30% more injuries than the industry average in 2023.
Blue Yonder helps restore operations for majority of impacted customers
Supply Chain Dive
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Starbucks regained access to its employee scheduling platform, while authorities continue to probe claims by a threat group.
5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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.
The Untold Story of Supply Chain: The Hidden Impact of Integrated Business Planning
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Supply chain planning is often viewed through the lens of efficiency and technology, but theres an untold storyone that focuses on the transformative power of Integrated Business Planning (IBP).
Best Buy leans on distribution upgrades for faster delivery
Supply Chain Dive
DECEMBER 16, 2024
The electronics retailer opened a new distribution center in Texas and upgraded technology at a New York facility.
Tariffs, Trade, and Turmoil: Strategies for a Resilient Supply Chain
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Whether youre uncertain about how tariffs may inflate costs, how labor shortages could impact operations, or how tax reforms may influence network design, this webinar will show you how to respond with agility and foresight. By the end of this session, youll have a clear roadmap for navigating policy uncertainty and emerging stronger on the other side.
Five Insights for Procurement Teams Navigating Peak Season
Barkers Procurement
DECEMBER 16, 2024
With Christmas and January sales approaching, procurement teams are well into peak season. Those working for FMCG businesses will be familiar with this period of high demand, its long hours and the pressures of ever-evolving expectations. Its a time when the stakes are high. On the one hand, supply chain weaknesses are open to risk, and even the smallest challenges are magnified.
GEP Outlook Report 2025
Advertiser: GEP
For years, you and your team have fought an uphill battle. Supply disruptions. Cost pressures. ESG compliance. You name it, and you’ve had to navigate it. In 2025, many challenges will persist, but procurement and supply chain teams have a powerful tool with rapidly advancing capabilities to tackle them — artificial intelligence (AI). The GEP Outlook 2025 report examines the disruptive transformation AI is driving in procurement and supply chains, alongside other key trends and the macroeconomic
BOM Rationalization: The Key to Reducing Excess Inventory and Procurement Costs
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Across industries, be it FMCG, medical, or automotive, companies with a vast, diverse product portfolio need to manage bills of materials for each product and variant.
AI Expert Noelle Russell Highlights Industry Transformation at MEMA Luncheon
Arkestro
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Resources / Blog / AI Expert Noelle Russell Highlights Industry Transformation at MEMA Luncheon AI Expert Noelle Russell Highlights Industry Transformation at MEMA Luncheon Arkestro was recently a proud sponsor of the MEMA OE Women In Industry Luncheon, where AI expert Noelle Russell , delivered an insightful keynote address on artificial intelligence’s transformative impact across industries.
Boeing to Spend $1B to Expand 787 Dreamliner Complex
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Boeing is plowing money into South Carolina, a month after reaching an agreement to end a costly and contentious walkout by machinists in the Pacific Northwest.
Best of 2024: Magnus Mondays — Why Is There No “Mega Vendor” in the Procurement Space?
CPO Rising
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Editors Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, were publishing some best of 2024 articles as we reflect on the year and prepare for the new year… The post Best of 2024: Magnus Mondays Why Is There No Mega Vendor in the Procurement Space? appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.
10 Ways to Leverage Buyer Signals and Drive Revenue
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
In today’s ultra-competitive markets, it’s no longer enough to wait for buyers to show obvious signs of interest. Instead, sales teams must be proactive, identifying and acting on nuanced buyer behaviors — often before prospects are fully ready to make a purchase. In this eBook from ZoomInfo & Sell Better, learn 10 actionable ways to use these buyer signals to transform your sales strategy and close deals faster.
Why Your 3PL Partner May Change in 2025
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 16, 2024
With business climates shifting across the country and across the globe, supply chains and their strategic partners exist in a constant state of flux2025 will continue in the same vein, with some caveats to consider.
Which presents the greatest challenge to you, negotiating with a supplier when costs go up or down, and why?
Procurement Insights
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Marijn Overvest – Procurement Tactics (LinkedIn Post) Supplier-Procurer Dynamics, Unfiltered! We love talking to procurement Really? Lets be honestthose chats seem to flow better when its about justifying price increases rather than revisiting reductions. When raw material prices increase, suppliers are quick to bring it to the table (and fair enoughcosts are costs!).
441: Leverage Drayage Rating and Quoting Best Practices to Improve Supply Chain Management, Visibility and Logistics Execution, with CargoWise Landside
Let's Talk Supply Chain
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Today Im joined by digital solutions company CargoWise Landside. CargoWise Landsides suite of logistics solutions are built to power the movement of containers by road, rail, and container exchange. Ushering in a new era of container efficiency, Landside is designed to streamline your drayage operations, from order intake to billing, for maximum efficiency and success, all on one powerful platform.
Do concerns about technical debt stifle innovation and initiative success?
Procurement Insights
DECEMBER 16, 2024
“ Technical debt is a concept in software development and IT that refers to the accumulated cost of additional work caused by choosing short-term solutions or quick fixes instead of more robust, long-term approaches. These shortcuts may save time or resources initially but can lead to problems down the line, requiring extra effort to address and maintain the system.” (Source: ChatGPT) No one ever got fired for buying IBM.
From Reactive to Resilient: Charting Your Supply Chain Maturity
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In this webinar, supply chain industry experts share insights and best practices for enhancing supply chain efficiency, resilience and adaptability. Watch the webinar to learn strategies to develop supply chain maturity and save on costs. Delve into the stages of supply chain maturity, from foundational management to advanced optimization and innovation.
Sourcing Industry Group Briefing: Procurement’s evolving role in sustainable practices
Arkestro
DECEMBER 16, 2024
The post Sourcing Industry Group Briefing: Procurement’s evolving role in sustainable practices appeared first on Arkestro.
Ethical and sustainable sourcing: Approach for Eco-Friendly Businesses
TYA Suite
DECEMBER 16, 2024
In todays world, businesses are increasingly aware of the impact their choices have on the environment and society. Ethical and sustainable sourcing is no longer just a trend; its a commitment to doing business responsibly. For eco-friendly businesses, sourcing products and materials ethically means prioritizing fair labor practices, minimizing environmental damage, and supporting sustainable suppliers.
Machine Learning in Finance: What Is It, How It Works, and the Best Use Cases
Planergy
DECEMBER 16, 2024
What's PLANERGY? Modern Spend Management and Accounts Payable software. Helping organizations spend smarter and more efficientlyby automating purchasing and invoice processing. Learn more We saved more than $1 million on our spend in the first year and just recently identified an opportunity to save about $10,000 every month on recurring expenses with PLANERGY.
Mobile Procurement: Benefits, Challenges, and Why It Matters
TYA Suite
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Procurement has changed a lot in the digital age, moving from old, manual methods to modern, tech-driven systems. This change helps businesses work faster, more efficiently, and at lower costs to stay competitive. Digital tools have replaced paper processes, improving accuracy and saving time and money. Mobile procurement is now essential for businesses.
Signal-Based Selling: How to Leverage 4 Key Buying Signals
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
As prospects define their problem, search for solutions, and even change jobs, they are generating high-value signals that the best go-to-market teams can leverage to close more deals. This is where signal-based selling comes into play. ZoomInfo CEO Henry Schuck recently broke down specific ways to put four key buying signals into action with the experts from 30 Minutes to President’s Club.
Materials Management Objectives: A Strategic Approach
SCMDOJO
DECEMBER 16, 2024
In today’s competitive business landscape, highlighting efficient materials management objectives is a critical step to be performed and achieved. Let’s talk about why material management objectives should be taken into consideration. 8 Materials Management Competencies Capacity Planning Capacity Planning determines the production capacity required by a supplier or a plant to meet forecasted customer demand.
Agile Procurement: A Smarter Way to Buy
TYA Suite
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Agility in Procurement means being able to quickly adjust and respond to changes when purchasing goods and services. Its about having the ability to make fast decisions, adapt to new information, and collaborate easily with suppliers. Instead of following long, rigid processes, agile procurement allows businesses to move quickly and efficiently, whether it's dealing with market changes, shifting supplier conditions, or new business demands.
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