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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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

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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Speaker: Benjamin Woll

Enterprise commerce is at an inflection point. Rigid, monolithic platforms slow brands down, but a full replatforming is disruptive and costly. Shopify’s modular architecture offers a flexible, scalable alternative - allowing enterprise brands to modernize without ripping and replacing their entire stack. Learn how Shopify’s composable approach helps modernize commerce stacks while maintaining control over critical systems.

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Supply Chain Dive

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The collaboration with Ahold Delhaize USA will focus its investments on supply sheds, or entire regions where ingredients are commonly sourced.

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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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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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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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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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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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Advertiser: GEP

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.

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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

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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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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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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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.

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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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Advertiser: GEP

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

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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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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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.

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