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How shippers can navigate West Coast rail congestion

Supply Chain Dive

Spiking port volumes have increased dwell times, causing some companies to consider alternative transport options.

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Understanding the blame game with Pierre Mitchell

Procurement Insights

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following discussion was the result of the following question I posted to my community on LinkedIn: “How do you tell a prospective practitioner-client that no matter how great the tech is, their success is ultimately up to them?” PIERRE MITCHELL It’s funny, because it’s so easy to blame the tech or the consultants when organizations themselves are to blame for dozens of reasons: using up budget at year-end; following the herd with tech buzzword pr

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What Does “Team” Mean for Procurement in a FOW-Led World?

CPO Rising

What does the concept of “team” mean for procurement in today’s remote and hybrid enterprises? Many workplaces continue to operate with dispersed teams. With the criticality of teamwork to execute… The post What Does “Team” Mean for Procurement in a FOW-Led World? appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.

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Procurement 6 – November 15th, 2024

Art of Procurement

Procurement 6 is a short podcast from Art of Procurement that publishes in the Art of Procurement feed every Friday. The post Procurement 6 – November 15th, 2024 appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Load Optimization: A Sustainable Way To Reduce Transportation Costs

Discover strategies to optimize load building and achieve significant transportation cost savings. Plus, learn how load optimization can help reduce CO 2 emissions and align with climate regulations and consumer expectations. Finally, discover best practices for sustainable load optimization.

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Blockchain in procurement – The ultimate guide of 2024

TYA Suite

In 2024, blockchain technology is expected to transform various industries, and procurement is no exception. This insightful guide explores how blockchain is impacting , contributing to transparency, security, and efficiency across supply chains. From reducing fraud to improving and automating contract management, blockchain is shaping the future of procurement in ways previously unimaginable.

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Yeti, e.l.f. Beauty and others prep supply chains for Trump tariffs

Supply Chain Dive

Some businesses are planning more production outside of China or mulling price increases. Others are maintaining the status quo.

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A Snapchat Version of Spend Matters, The Sustainable Procurement Pledge, and Human Rights Webinar

Procurement Insights

Register for the joint The Sustainable Procurement Pledge / Spend Matters webinar (20 Nov, 9am EST — 3pm CET) on ‘Empowering Procurement: Leveraging Technology to Navigate Human Rights Regulations’ – [link] ? Featuring Bertrand Maltaverne , Louise Herring and Victoria Folbigg. I am very much looking forward to the panel, as I want to know if initiatives like this are losing steam.