Supply Chain Dive

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

BNSF and Union Pacific have paused shipments as demand outpaces capacity, setting up transportation challenges for exporters ahead of fall harvest.

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Spend Matters

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

A This content does not express the views or opinions of Spend Matters. Achieving competitive outcomes in procurement is crucial for optimizing costs and ensuring high-quality supplies. In a recent discussion , Spend Matters Senior Analyst Bertrand Maltaverne and Arkestro Founder and CSO, Edmund Zagorin explored the nuances of procurement strategies, focusing on both traditional methods involving multiple suppliers and innovative approaches that leverage single-supplier engagements effectively.

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Arkestro

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Achieving competitive outcomes in procurement is crucial for optimizing costs and ensuring high-quality supplies. In a recent discussion, Spend Matters Senior Analyst Bertrand Maltaverne and Arkestro Founder and CSO, Edmund Zagorin explored the nuances of procurement strategies, focusing on both traditional methods involving multiple suppliers and innovative approaches that leverage single-supplier engagements effectively.

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SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Make vs Buy Analysis is an essential decision-making tool in supply chain management that significantly influences profitability, flexibility, and competitiveness. It helps businesses decide whether to produce goods internally (make) or source them externally (buy), weighing costs, quality, scalability, and capacity. What is a Make vs Buy Analysis? Make vs Buy Analysis evaluates whether to manufacture a product in-house or purchase it from suppliers.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

BNSF stopped issuing permits for trains carrying grain into Mexico between August 21 and September 20, before extending the policy through September 30.

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Procurement Freelancers

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

For any company, supply chains are their bloodlines. Sometimes, inefficiencies can find their way in… The post How to Cut Costs and Boost Efficiency in Your Supply Chain first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Call smaller warehouses finally afford the automation they need to complete with larger operators?

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Supply Chain Dive

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Robotics and automation are slated to make the site much more efficient than existing ones, its SVP of supply chain said.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The deal was first announced on September 22, with CMA CGM aiming to pay 6.3 billion reais ($1.13 billion) up front to buy a 47.6% stake in Santos Brasil.

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The Network Effect

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The post Ensuring Supply Chain Resilience Through Enhanced Visibility appeared first on The Network Effect.

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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.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

This comes a week after the DOJ filed a $100 million claim against the Singapore-based companies that own and manage the Dali container ship.

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Procurement Software

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

As procurement automation and the increased hype around artificial intelligence (AI) technologies continues to evolve, the big question for procurement professionals is: how much of our processes can realistically be automated? The prospect of fully automated procurement is enticing. However, the reality is that automation will likely complement, rather than replace, key human roles.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The deal was first announced on September 22, with CMA CGM aiming to pay 6.3 billion reais ($1.13 billion) up front to buy a 47.6% stake in Santos Brasil.

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Finale Inventory

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Managing your inventory is key to ensuring smooth operations and customer satisfaction in ecommerce. One important aspect of inventory management is the creation of purchase orders. In this article, we will guide you through the process of creating a purchase order in Finale Inventory, a comprehensive inventory management system for ecommerce businesses.

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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

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Procurement Express

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The CFO Forum Prague brought together finance professionals from various sectors, offering a unique blend of discussions focused on leadership, transformation, and innovation in the finance industry. This event was not just about numbers; it provided strategic insights into navigating the complexities of modern business challenges. In this blog, we’ll delve into the key takeaways from the conference and explore how finance professionals are adapting to a rapidly changing environment.

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Finale Inventory

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Managing inventory efficiently is important for any ecommerce business. One of the most effective tools for inventory management is the use of barcodes and QR codes. In this ultimate guide, we will cover the basics of barcodes and QR codes, discuss their significance in inventory management, highlight the role of Finale Inventory in ecommerce, examine the connection between barcodes, QR codes, and ecommerce, provide best practices for using these technologies in your inventory system, and look i

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Procurement Express

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

In the competitive landscape of business, the journey from military service to corporate leadership can seem unconventional. Yet, for individuals like Michael Harley, this transition has proven to be a remarkable advantage. Drawing from his experiences in the British Army, Michael has developed unique strategies to help businesses thrive, particularly in the realm of finance.

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Finale Inventory

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

As a small business owner, managing your inventory might not be the first thing on your mind. However, efficient inventory management is vital for the success of your business, especially in the ever-growing ecommerce market. This article highlights the significance of inventory management for small businesses and introduces Finale Inventory, a powerful tool that can streamline your ecommerce operations and maximize your business efficiency.

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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.

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Fraxion

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

In agriculture, technology has revolutionized cultivation, post-harvest processing, and packing. From automated sorting, grading, and labeling to advanced packing and palletizing equipment - growers, packers, and shippers have embraced automation to increase efficiency and boost output. But what if the same level of automation you use in production could also transform your back-office processes?

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Finale Inventory

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Managing warehouse materials handling efficiently is vital for the success of any ecommerce business. Effective handling of inventory and materials can lead to increased productivity, reduced costs, and improved customer satisfaction. This comprehensive guide will cover the key components of warehouse materials handling and provide strategies for optimizing these processes.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Many businesses navigate Section 321 by partnering with third-party logistics providers, especially those with expertise in U.S.-Canada cross-border operations.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Vancouver handled about 52% of grain produced across Canada last year, according to the Grain Growers of Canada trade group.

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