5 Policies to Enact to Ensure Safety in Your Warehouse
All Things Supply Chain
APRIL 15, 2024
Successful warehouses are a busy hub of activity where you can expect to see employees moving throughout the facility as they perform their duties.
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CPO Crunch: The forces of supply
Procurement Leaders
APRIL 15, 2024
The concept of supply chain redesign has been the subject of several CPO discussions over the past couple of years, increasingly since Covid and even more so since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Why? Many reasons. The need to de-risk over-complex supply routes, the demand for additional redundancy to drive supply security, the decoupling from certain regimes and regions due to geopolitical tension and inter-state competitive posturing, to name a few.
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Procurement Templates
APRIL 15, 2024
Some of my stakeholders were baffled wondering why they can ask the same question but be given different answers. They would ask various procurement managers for advice but often got a different response depending on who they ask. For context the stakeholder is asking for procurement advice set within the rules for public sector buying and a UK regulatory framework.
4 ways generative AI addresses manufacturing challenges
IBM Supply Chain Blog
APRIL 15, 2024
The manufacturing industry is in an unenviable position. Facing a constant onslaught of cost pressures, supply chain volatility and disruptive technologies like 3D printing and IoT. The industry must continually optimize process, improve efficiency, and improve overall equipment effectiveness. At the same time, there is this huge sustainability and energy transition wave.
7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024
Advertiser: GEP
Procurement and supply chain leaders are presented with their fair share of challenges, with a host of tools and strategies to resolve them. That said, what’s the best path forward to leverage this year’s trends? In this recap of a recent GEP-WBR webinar, 7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024, GEP’s Pramod Sethumadhavan explores seven vital leadership trends that will help guide procurement and supply chain decision-makers.
100 Day Plan
Procurement Templates
APRIL 15, 2024
Imagine starting a new procurement role where you have a real chance of making changes and influencing the procurement direction. If this 100 day plan was broken down into 10 stages , what might you want to do? Stage 1: Assessment and Understanding Days 1-10 Stakeholder Meetings: Schedule and conduct meetings with key stakeholders, including department heads, finance, and operations to understand current challenges, requirements, and expectations.
The Imperative for Responsible AI Integration in Manufacturing
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 15, 2024
Leaders should pave the way for a smoother transition into the digital future by focusing on effective communication, dedication to education, and awareness of employee needs.
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E-Commerce Boom: Easing Supply Chain Pressure with Omnichannel Supply Chains
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APRIL 15, 2024
An omnichannel supply chain represents a paradigm shift in prioritizing customer experience, seamlessly integrating various sales channels like physical stores, online platforms and mobile apps.
Fyle: Vendor Analysis — Expense management solution overview, roadmap, competitors, user considerations, analyst summary
Spend Matters
APRIL 15, 2024
This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis provides an overview of Fyle and its solution for Expense Management. Fyle’s expense management solution enables real-time expense management and reporting processes using AI. Many expense management software providers have ventured into issuing their own company cards, investing considerable resources in building their card programs.
Watch: What's Going on With Mid-Market 3PLs?
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 15, 2024
Matt Perrigo, director of business development at ODW Logistics, discusses the latest developments in the mid-market third-party logistics world.
Employee sentiment rebounds, likely reducing exits, consulting firm says
Supply Chain Dive
APRIL 15, 2024
Although positive sentiment remains lower than in early 2023, workers may be less likely to leave their jobs during the next two quarters.
The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing
Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions
In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene
Bridge Disaster in Baltimore Gets FBI Criminal Investigation
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 15, 2024
FBI agents early April 15 boarded the Singapore-flagged container ship, which remains disabled on the Patapsco River, the bureau said in a statement.
The great stagnation: Workers feel replaceable amid hiring push
Supply Chain Dive
APRIL 15, 2024
A disconnect between employer perceptions and worker realities around advancement points to an opportunity for worker upskilling, a report said.
The $30 Billion Secret: How Amazon’s Logistics Saves You Time & Money
SCMDOJO
APRIL 15, 2024
Ever wonder how Amazon gets your package to your door so quickly? The inner workings of logistics at Amazon are a marvel of efficiency, precision, and constant innovation. This system uses giant warehouses, lots of trucks, and even cool robots to move things quickly. In this blog post, we’ll explore how Amazon does it all. We’ll look at their warehouses, their delivery tricks, and even how they use new technology to make things faster.
US import volumes rise despite global trade uncertainty
Supply Chain Dive
APRIL 15, 2024
The top 12 container ports are expected to reach 2 million TEUs in May despite ongoing ocean freight disruptions.
Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes with the Power of Generative AI
Advertiser: GEP
Generative AI goes beyond just automating tasks and providing real-time answers. Did you know that implementing generative AI reduces sourcing cycle times and allows for faster decision-making across procurement operations? In this whitepaper — Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes With the Power of Generative AI — experts reveal how the strategic application of generative AI within procurement processes is paving the way for groundbreaking improvements.
Two-Factor Authentication: How It Makes IT Access in Logistics Secure?
SCMDOJO
APRIL 15, 2024
As a supply chain management, logistics plays a crucial role in modern commerce and global trade. Each warehousing, transportation, and distribution step is increasingly important and should be carefully thought through to make the process uninterrupted and persistent. With the rise of technology, logistics became more automated and digitized, bringing increased security risks to the flow of goods.
Henkel eyes cost savings with streamlined supply chain
Supply Chain Dive
APRIL 15, 2024
The Germany-based CPG has already reduced a number of production lines and cut roughly 100 contract manufacturers.
Iran-Israel Conflict Forces Airlines to Choose Longer Routes
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 15, 2024
Iran’s airspace is frequently utilized by airlines traveling between Europe and India or Southeast Asia.
10 companies join initiative for safer whales and cleaner air
Supply Chain Dive
APRIL 15, 2024
Sustainable shipping programs help companies protect endangered whales and reduce air pollution.
Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story
Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller
As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe
American Air Pilots Cite ‘Significant’ Jump in Safety Issues
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 15, 2024
The union message underscores the heightened scrutiny on airline safety following a January incident in which a panel blew off the side of an Alaska Airlines plane mid-flight.
10 companies join initative for safer whales and cleaner air
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APRIL 15, 2024
Sustainable shipping programs help companies protect endangered whales and reduce air pollution.
7 Signs of Supplier Financial Instability
Una
APRIL 15, 2024
7 Signs of Supplier Financial Instability Explore seven signs of supplier financial instability and learn how to proactively protect your business against risk. By Hugo Britt | April 16, 2024 Search Search Part of your job as a procurement professional is to ensure a stable and reliable supply chain. However, the risk of a supplier facing financial difficulties is an unfortunate reality that can have severe consequences for your operations.
Magnus Mondays — Is Your Application Really the Problem?
CPO Rising
APRIL 15, 2024
As a long-time procurement technology analyst, one of the most frequent questions posed to me is what solution an organization should pick after a previous failed implementation. Or, in other words, “five years ago we picked solution X and now everybody hates it and won’t use it.
GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report
Advertiser: GEP
The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?
Apple No Longer World’s Biggest Phone Seller
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 15, 2024
U.S. giant, hurt by slowing sales in China, loses out to Samsung as China sales drop.
Maximize the power of your lines of defense against cyber-attacks with IBM Storage FlashSystem and IBM Storage Defender
IBM Supply Chain Blog
APRIL 15, 2024
Today, cybercrime is good business. It exists because the profits are high while the risks are low. Far from stopping, cybercrime is constantly increasing. In 2023, the FBI received a record number of 880,418 complaints with potential losses exceeding USD 12.5 billion. This is a nearly 10% increase in complaints and 22% increase in losses compared to 2022.
Data virtualization unifies data for seamless AI and analytics
IBM Supply Chain Blog
APRIL 15, 2024
Data integration stands as a critical first step in constructing any artificial intelligence (AI) application. While various methods exist for starting this process, organizations accelerate the application development and deployment process through data virtualization. Data virtualization empowers businesses to unlock the hidden potential of their data, delivering real-time AI insights for cutting-edge applications like predictive maintenance, fraud detection and demand forecasting.
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