Supply Chain Shortages And Its Impact On Manufacturing
All Things Supply Chain
JULY 1, 2024
Globally, supply chain issues have become a pressing challenge, particularly impacting the manufacturing sector.
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FedEx nabs $500M in ‘quality’ healthcare business
Supply Chain Dive
JULY 1, 2024
The deals involve creating customized procedures for critical shipments as the delivery giant competes with UPS in the high-value sector.
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Nurturing Career Growth in the New Era of Supply Chain
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The supply chain discipline has become a C-suite concern that drives competitive advantage and customer excellence — one that requires expansive leadership skills and technical prowess.
Levi Strauss moves away from insourced logistics network
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The retailer’s shift to a hybrid model that includes 3PLs intends to cut costs and grow its direct-to-consumer channels.
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CPO Crunch: Collaboration the key to progress on Scope 3
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Scope 3 data has emerged as an increasingly important topic within the Procurement Leaders community as supply chain sustainability has evolved from being a nice to have to a procurement imperative. Yet preliminary findings from our ESG glide path research ( participate in the survey ) indicate that more than one-quarter of procurement teams do not currently collect upstream emissions data about their suppliers and, of those that do, only half use primary data obtained from suppliers directly.
Manufacturing is ‘stuck’: June PMI
Supply Chain Dive
JULY 1, 2024
Caution continues to run through the industry as manufacturers hesitate to spend on labor and production with interest rates still high.
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JULY 1, 2024
This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis provides an overview of ProcureVue and its solution for spend analytics. It is common for the data held by Procurement (and indeed the business) to become so large and so messy that it is no longer possible to manage it in-house, whether because of time or software constraints. This is where the many vendors like ProcureVue in the procurement space that are designed to tackle this problem come in.
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Order Management Best Practices: A Comprehensive Guide
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In today’s competitive landscape, efficient order management is no longer a luxury – it’s a necessity. For supply chain professionals, ensuring smooth order fulfillment from click to delivery is crucial for customer satisfaction, business growth, and profitability. This comprehensive guide deepens into order management best practices, equipping you with the knowledge and strategies to optimize your operations.
Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains
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Global Shipping Activity Leaps Most Since 2010 After Red Sea Attacks
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Can AI Replace Procurement Professionals in the Long Run?
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AI is entering many industries, and procurement is not an exception. As a procurement expert,… The post Can AI Replace Procurement Professionals in the Long Run? first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.
Harland & Wolff Shipbuilder Suspends Shares Trading
Supply Chain Brain
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In June, it was reported that the U.K. government was withholding the approval of a $253 million loan guarantee promised in order to shore up the shipbuilder's finances.
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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report
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Ports of LA, Long Beach Invest $25M in Charging for Electric Trucks
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The ports will partner with regional air quality agencies to install 207 charging units at eight sites in Southern California.
Do Sales Professionals Really Blow?
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Boeing to Get 'Sweetheart Deal' For Deadly Crashes, Say Victim Families
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In exchange for pleading guilty to fraud, Boeing would be fined, promise to make safety improvements, and be placed under a three-year probationary period.
B2B Fulfillment Guide: Everything You Need to Know | Ecommerce
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Magnus Mondays — The Two Levels of Supplier Management Tech
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Canada Rail Union Reauthorizes Strike Ahead of Uncertain Summer
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The vote gives the union the authority to call for a strike within the next 60 days if ongoing labor negotiations with CN and CPKC fall through.
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Canada rail workers keep window open for strike
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The Teamsters union division voted to re-authorize labor action as they await a government ruling that would permit it.
Sometimes, you just have to pause and take in the wonder of this world
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JULY 1, 2024
On a Sunday evening walk with my family, I captured this amazing shot of the sunset over Britannia Bay in Ottawa, Canada. Happy Canada Day to my friends north of the 49th and to my American friends, an early wish for a Happy 4th of July!
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