Supply chain and procurement leaders are flocking to generative AI: Gartner
Supply Chain Dive
JANUARY 26, 2024
Organizations are using the technology to simplify complexity, save time, reduce frustration and potentially cut back headcounts.
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V-LINE, Verusen Partner to Assist with Saudi Supply Chain Optimization
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 26, 2024
V-LINE said in a statement that its partnership with Verusen will help companies with industrial plants in Saudi Arabia streamline operations, reduce costs and boost efficiency.
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Warehouse employment keeps falling — and more layoffs loom
Supply Chain Dive
JANUARY 26, 2024
Companies are shifting their focus from expansion to efficiency within their supply chain networks, leading to job cuts and facility closures.
Networks unchained: the shift toward intent-based autonomous operations
IBM Supply Chain Blog
JANUARY 26, 2024
Telecommunications industry, a cornerstone of global connectivity, has been going through a technological renaissance for some time, driven by innovations such as 5G, IoT, cloud computing and AI. As a result, networks have become increasingly hard to manage. There is a need for automation to handle routine tasks, monitor network health and respond to issues in real-time.
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.
Port of Oakland cargo volumes rise 8% YoY in December
Supply Chain Dive
JANUARY 26, 2024
The port benefited from increased vessel traffic to the U.S. West Coast as carriers reroute from the Panama Canal.
New Year Insights for the procurement solutions and services marketplace 2024: Agiloft
Spend Matters
JANUARY 26, 2024
For several years now, Spend Matters has been collecting and publishing a series of articles about procurement, supply and services trends for the year ahead from expert tech and service providers in the market. This year we’re highlighting the customer demands, market movements and advances in procurement tech that are exciting the world of solution providers, how they expect them to shape the S2P landscape next year and how they plan to respond to them.
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Instana 2023: Recapping our latest innovation
IBM Supply Chain Blog
JANUARY 26, 2024
You asked, and we delivered! At Instana, addressing our customers’ needs and creating a simple tool that is easy to use is fundamental to helping our DevOps and SRE teams reduce burnout rates, allowing them to excel in what they do best. Taking all your feedback and market insights into perspective and careful consideration, we are thrilled to announce that in 2023.
NextGen Leader: Alpesh Chaddha
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Alpesh Chaddha joined Phillip Morris International in 2021, but since then, the vice president of operations strategy and results delivery has played a key role in helping guide it toward a smoke-free future.
IBM and business partner bring intelligent equipment maintenance to automotive company with IBM Maximo
IBM Supply Chain Blog
JANUARY 26, 2024
IBM® recently announced that it has worked with its business partner, Beijing Shuto Technology Co., Ltd. (hereafter as Shuto Technology) to help a joint venture Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) in China to obtain information in an accurate and cost-effective way for on-site technicians. This makes the client’s equipment repair work more efficient and improves the reliability of its equipment.
11 Tips to Take Your Supply Chain Career to the Next Level
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JANUARY 26, 2024
Embarking on a journey to elevate your supply chain career requires a strategic roadmap, and in this blog post, we unveil eleven proven strategies that will act as your compass to success. As the demand for supply chain professionals continues to grow, staying ahead in this dynamic field demands more than technical know-how—it necessitates a holistic approach to career development.
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 different types of renewable energy
IBM Supply Chain Blog
JANUARY 26, 2024
Renewable energy , also known as clean energy, is produced from natural resources that are generated and replenished faster than they are consumed—such as the sun, water and wind. Most renewable energy sources produce zero carbon emissions and minimal air pollutants. Fossil fuels (oil, coal and natural gas) on the other hand, are finite resources and release harmful greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs), including carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane, when burned.
From Challenges to Triumph: J&J Snack Foods’ Procurement Team’s Path to Negotiation Excellence
Shapiro Negotiations Institute
JANUARY 26, 2024
Michael Sheridan joined J&J Snack Food , a leading and innovative snack food company , as head of procurement in early 2023. Right away he noticed that his procurement team, though talented and skilled in their trade, faced a few challenges while negotiating supplier and vendor contracts , as they were not formally versed in the nuances of negotiation.
What is vegetation management?
IBM Supply Chain Blog
JANUARY 26, 2024
When North America suffered its largest blackout , it cost upwards of USD 6 billion and left 50 million people without power for up to two days. What caused the blackout? Overgrown trees that came into contact with a power line. Beyond causing blackouts, overgrown vegetation can also cause soil erosion and water quality problems, disrupting both our economy and the environment.
CPO Rising Listicle: Part One — Hire and Retain Top Talent with Four Strategies
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JANUARY 26, 2024
Fridays (in 2024) means that it’s time for another CPO Rising Listicle. Each list will include a variety of procurement tips, trends, insights, research, lists, strategies, and/or recommendations designed to help procurement… The post CPO Rising Listicle: Part One — Hire and Retain Top Talent with Four Strategies appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.
GEP Outlook Report 2025
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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
Decoding the future: unravelling the intricacies of Hybrid Cloud Mesh versus service mesh
IBM Supply Chain Blog
JANUARY 26, 2024
Hybrid Cloud Mesh, which is generally available now, is revolutionizing application connectivity across hybrid multicloud environments. Let’s draw a comparison between Hybrid Cloud Mesh and a typical service mesh to better understand the nuances of these essential components in the realm of modern enterprise connectivity. This comparison deserves merit because both the solutions are focused on application-centric connectivity albeit in a different manner.
What Are the Pressures That Procurement Faces In 2024 and Beyond?
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JANUARY 26, 2024
The Pressures That Procurement Faces In 2024. In recent years, we have seen the demand placed upon the Procurement function significantly increase. Last year, McKinsey reported that in 2023 alone, the typical workload on the function was set to increase by over 10%. Of note was that the increase in workload was juxtaposed by data that suggests that for most organisations, headcounts were set to be reduced or maintained at best.
Growth Marketing vs. Demand Generation: Goals, Tactics, Funnel, and Software
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JANUARY 26, 2024
In the field of digital marketing, demand generation, and growth marketing are two distinct but related tactics. Growth marketing is meant to help you acquire and retain users or customers. Demand generation, on the other hand, seeks to generate leads for the sales funnel by raising awareness and interest in your offerings. Demand generation places more emphasis on increasing brand awareness and engagement than growth marketing, which aims for quick expansion.
Tesla Recalls 200,000 Cars Due to Backup Camera Issue
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 26, 2024
Affected models include the 2023 versions of Tesla Model S, Model X and Model Y vehicles, based on a document published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration January 23.
10 Ways to Leverage Buyer Signals and Drive Revenue
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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.
What Are the Pressures That Procurement Faces In 2024 and Beyond?
Barkers Procurement
JANUARY 26, 2024
In recent years, we have seen the demand placed upon the Procurement function significantly increase. Last year, McKinsey reported that in 2023 alone, the typical workload on the function was set to increase by over 10%. Of note was that the increase in workload was juxtaposed by data that suggests that for most organisations, headcounts were set to be reduced or maintained at best.
CPO Rising Listicle: Hire and Retain Top Talent with Four Strategies
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JANUARY 26, 2024
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Instana 2023: Recapping our latest innovation
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Biden Administration Pausing Several LNG Export Projects
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Two senior officials said a recent boom in U.S. LNG exports prompted the need for an analysis of the entire domestic gas market, the U.S. gas industry’s first since 2018.
From Reactive to Resilient: Charting Your Supply Chain Maturity
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How Indigenous perspectives can guide climate innovation for a just transition: IBM teams up with Net Zero Atlantic in Canada
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The windswept province of Nova Scotia lies on Canada’s Atlantic coast, and comprises part of Mi’kma’ki, the traditional districts of the Mi’kmaq First Nations people. In recent years, Nova Scotia has become a promising site for the clean energy transition, with some of the world’s fastest offshore wind speeds and potential for hydrogen development.
Is it time for procurement to create its own “Human Library?”
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“The Human Library is designed to build a positive framework for conversations that can challenge stereotypes and prejudices through dialogue. The Human Library is a place where real people are on loan to readers. A place where difficult questions are expected, appreciated, and answered. The Human Library is a Danish idea from 2000 and is now available in more than 80 countries.” – Don’t Judge a Book by its cover In the age of ChatGPT and generative AI, there is a common thread
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