All Things Supply Chain
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Last year, Halloween brought neighborhoods to life with lookalikes of Barbie, Spider-Man, and Indiana Jones lookalikes, all inspired by the year’s top trends.
Supply Chain Dive
OCTOBER 30, 2024
The manufacturer is pursuing a 90% or higher on-time, in-full rate as it battles supply chain inefficiencies across its vast network.
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Spend Matters
OCTOBER 30, 2024
When we refer to man-made risk, we are talking about disasters that have an element of human intent or negligence, as opposed to natural disasters which are unavoidable and occur naturally. Man-made hazards might be the result of crime, arson, civil disorder, terrorism, war, biological/chemical threat, strikes, labor disputes and more. These issues can affect direct suppliers, but they can also occur anywhere throughout the supply chain, e.g., sub-tier suppliers, shipping and other logistics ser
Supply Chain Dive
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Limiting innovation to last-mile delivery is stifling more substantial supply chain transformation, says Zero100's VP of research.
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Spend Matters
OCTOBER 30, 2024
As part of our series on all aspects of risk management, we are taking a look at the digital capabilities of risk solutions (supplier risk management, TPRM and SCRM). Although the underlying capabilities vary from one segment to another, the high-level capabilities can be divided into: Enabling and supporting capabilities: Risk data modeling (breadth, depth, granularity); Best practices and guidance (as a service and in the application); Analytics and AI for simulations and reporting; Orchestrat
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 30, 2024
The projects funded by the USDOT will expand rail connections at ports, replace aging bridges, and add modern locomotives to train fleets.
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Supply Chain Dive
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Customers did not view the company as a viable option for national less-than-truckload needs prior to its acquisition of Dependable Highway Express, according to CFO Andrew Hess.
Procurement Insights
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Regardless of the reasons or for that matter the degree, of the pending talent crunch or vacuum as I like to call it, a successful procurement practice is built upon the commitment (some would say passion) of its personnel. Even though I often refer to the continuing high rate of e-procurement initiative failures, there are examples (however rare) of successful programs.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Logistics companies will see costs rise because of the increase in minimum wage and contributions employers will need to make to the country’s National Insurance program.
Supply Chain Dive
OCTOBER 30, 2024
The companies revealed expanded coverage, new collaborations and stronger tech this month.
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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.
Jaggaer
OCTOBER 30, 2024
EU ETS Requirements & Compliance Risks The European Union’s Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) is a market-based mechanism established in 2005 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It sets a cap on total emissions and allows companies to buy and sell emission allowances within that cap. Over the years, the EU ETS has undergone several reforms to increase its effectiveness.
Arkestro
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Press Releases / Arkestro Joins the AWS Partner Network to Amplify Procurement’s Influence Arkestro Joins the AWS Partner Network to Amplify Procurement’s Influence The leader in Predictive Procurement Orchestration (PPO) joins the AWS Partner Network to redefine procurement’s role in business growth. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, October 30, 2024 – Arkestro is excited to announce it has joined the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Partner Network (APN), a global community of AWS Partners that le
SCMDOJO
OCTOBER 30, 2024
The global supply chain landscape is undergoing significant transformations, influenced by rapid technological advancements, shifting consumer expectations, and the intricacies of international commerce. As businesses strive to enhance efficiency, resilience, and sustainability, the demand for skilled supply chain professionals has never been higher.
CPO Rising
OCTOBER 30, 2024
CPO Rising’s Technology Round-Up series continues this week with fresh supply management technology news and updates covering a few recent major announcements. If you are a sourcing, procurement, or spend… The post Technology Round-Up — October 30, 2024 appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.
Speaker: Eric Berdinis, Ran Sun, & Chris Chmielewski
Procuring freight can be cumbersome, time-consuming, and error-prone. If you’re frustrated with the complex and manual processes for obtaining bids for your contract and spot freight, you’re not alone. In today’s fast-moving supply chain environment, optimizing these processes is critical to staying competitive and cutting costs. Join this exclusive webinar with experts from Uber Freight to learn how the latest digital tools and automation can transform your freight procurement strategy by strea
SCMDOJO
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Search engine optimizations is one of the best digital marketing hacks out there for your industry since it helps buyers hunting for a transportation and logistics company find you online – and you don’t have to pay for PPC advertising. However, it pays to understand how SEO and PPC can actually collaborate to increase visibility through search engines.
ContractSafe
OCTOBER 30, 2024
From employment agreements to benefits packages and non-disclosure agreements, HR contracts shape interactions and expectations between organizations and their workforce.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 30, 2024
If there’s anything in the world of parcel shipping that can be considered a certainty, it’s that rates will rise every year. But there are still opportunities to save.
The Network Effect
OCTOBER 30, 2024
How quickly can you solve our supply chain crossword challenge? Are you faster than your friends.
Speaker: Shalini Dinesh
Effective cross-functional collaboration and communication heavily influence product launch success. Research shows that as many as 70% of product launches fail due to inadequate coordination among stakeholders, including supply chain, product management, legal, marketing, and change control teams (Gartner, 2022). The 2023 Supply Chain Insights Report highlights that 60% of supply chain disruptions are caused by poor communication and misalignment among cross-functional teams.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 30, 2024
The regulation will result in an increase of 44,000 barrels a day in demand for a type of diesel fuel known as marine gas-oil next year.
Fraxion
OCTOBER 30, 2024
In many organizations, purchasing goods and services can be a tangled web of emails, paper forms, spreadsheets, and approval bottlenecks. These manual processes are not only time-consuming but can also lead to lost requisitions, budget overruns, and lack of visibility into spending. Employees often struggle to track request statuses and chase approvals, while finance teams work to maintain control, slowing operations and increasing financial risks.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 30, 2024
The group is looking to purchase as many as 500 class 8 electric semi-trucks over the next three years.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Two analysts from KPMG discuss the findings of the firm’s new survey of changing sourcing strategies by U.S. supply chain executives.
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Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 30, 2024
It’s possible officials in Beijing opt to withhold any immediate reaction to the new EU tariffs while they wait for the results of the U.S. elections.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 30, 2024
The Treasury Department's so-called "Final Rule" approves the implementation of an executive order from President Biden issued in August of 2023.
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