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The Port of Baltimore is reopened from the bridge collapse. How much cargo will return?

Supply Chain Dive

With wreckage from the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse removed, leaders are bullish on the port’s ability to retain customers.

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Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act: Progress or Setback?

Art of Procurement

The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, or UFLPA, was passed to protect an ethnically Turkish, predominantly Muslim minority living in. The post Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act: Progress or Setback? appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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ILA ‘more likely’ to strike in October as tensions rise

Supply Chain Dive

The union representing East and Gulf Coast port workers made the threat Wednesday, while noting wage and automation concerns are behind contract disagreements.

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Red Sea Attacks Drove 90% Decline in Container Shipping, U.S. Spies Say

Supply Chain Brain

The attacks have impacted at least 65 countries and forced at least 29 major energy and shipping companies to alter their routes.

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GEP Spend Category Outlook Report 2025

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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How big retailers are battling the last-mile delivery squeeze

Supply Chain Dive

Walmart, Target and Kroger executives pointed to price and technology improvements that they are using to offset cost pressures.

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Watch: When Resources Are Constrained, How Can You Become Sustainable?

Supply Chain Brain

Organizations are inundated with demands for becoming sustainable. How do they achieve that goal when resources are constrained? Laura Rainier, senior director analyst with Gartner, explains.

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Why U.K. Supply Chains Are Nearshoring

Supply Chain Brain

It's not just Brexit that's driving the trend. U.K. companies are increasingly eager to boost risk management, control over products, sustainability credentials and staffing.

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McDonald’s names next chief supply chain officer for North America

Supply Chain Dive

Cesar Piña, a 10-year veteran of the company, will succeed Bob Stewart and focus on supply chain resiliency and sustainability.

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How To Shrink Plastic Use Through Better Supplier Relationships

Supply Chain Brain

Manufacturers are making strides to reduce their plastic footprint. But those seeking to shrink plastic usage can find it difficult to budget, forecast and make nimble decisions.

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De minimis crackdown: What shippers should know

Supply Chain Dive

The U.S. government is ramping up enforcement on low-cost goods entering the country, suspending brokers like Seko Logistics from a key import program.

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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

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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Port of New Orleans Gets Millions in Funds for New Downriver Terminal

Supply Chain Brain

The new terminal — which is still in the federal permitting process — is expected to open in 2028, and will accept as many as 280,000 containers each year.

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FMCSA extends Baltimore bridge collapse emergency waivers

Supply Chain Dive

The second, and likely final, extension of electronic logging devices and hours of service rules ends June 22.

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Port of Los Angeles Imports Fell 4.5% in May, Exports Rose 23.8%

Supply Chain Brain

Overall container volumes at the busiest U.S. container port are up 18% in the first five months of the year compared to the same period in 2023.

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T-Mobile unlocks marketing efficiency with Adobe Workfront

IBM Supply Chain Blog

With 109 million customers and counting, “uncarrier” T-Mobile is one of the top mobile communications providers in the U.S. The company always puts the customer first, which it achieves by delivering the right experiences and content to the right customers at the right time. But with different sub-brands and business units, T-Mobile’s marketing and content workflows were complex—and often inefficient and disconnected.

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GEP Outlook Report 2025

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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FAA Head Says Agency Was Too Lax With Boeing in Lead-up to Door Plug Incident

Supply Chain Brain

FAA head Mike Whitaker told a U.S. Senate committee that the agency was "too focused on paperwork audits and not enough on inspections.

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Microcontrollers vs. microprocessors: What’s the difference?

IBM Supply Chain Blog

Microcontroller units (MCUs) and microprocessor units (MPUs) are two kinds of integrated circuits that, while similar in certain ways, are very different in many others. Replacing antiquated multi-component central processing units (CPUs) with separate logic units, these single-chip processors are both extremely valuable in the continued development of computing technology.

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Podcast | The Challenges of a Modern-Day Energy Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

The global energy supply chain stands at a crossroads.

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The Best Inventory Management Solutions for Ecom Sellers

Finale Inventory

In the fast-paced world of ecommerce, inventory management plays a crucial role in the success of ecommerce sellers. Efficiently managing your inventory can save you time, money, and the headache of stockouts or overstocks. As an ecommerce seller, you need a reliable inventory management solution to help you stay organized, streamline your operations, and grow your business.

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10 Ways to Leverage Buyer Signals and Drive Revenue

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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The Power of Empathy: Building Deeper Connections with Persuasion Training

Negotiations Ninja

Have you ever wondered how some people effortlessly influence others while some struggle to get their points across? The key often lies in a subtle yet powerful skill: empathy.

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What’s up with eSignature apps in 2024

Procurement Insights

Zycus has been a client of mine since 2009. I have worked with them on many projects, including writing eBooks, moderating webinars, and hosting live panels. One of the reasons I like Zycus is that they made a decision to buy back the company from Venture Capitalists to ensure that their focus remained on serving their clients versus cashing out. Over the years, I have seen that deliver customer value on a consistent (and growing) basis.

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Procurement 6 – June 14th, 2024

Art of Procurement

Procurement 6 is a short podcast from Art of Procurement that publishes in the Art of Procurement feed every Friday. The post Procurement 6 – June 14th, 2024 appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Procurement Evolution: From Industry to Consultancy with James Ball – Episode 96

Procurement Talk with David Byrne

Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Watch on YouTube Summary In this episode, Martin Smith interviews James Ball, Associate Director at Infosys Portland. James discusses the differences between working in industry and working in consultancy in the procurement field. James shares his insights based on his 25 years of experience in procurement, with … Continued The post Procurement Evolution: From Industry to Consultancy with James Ball – Episode 96 appeared first on Talent Driv

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From Reactive to Resilient: Charting Your Supply Chain Maturity

In this webinar, supply chain industry experts share insights and best practices for enhancing supply chain efficiency, resilience and adaptability. Watch the webinar to learn strategies to develop supply chain maturity and save on costs. Delve into the stages of supply chain maturity, from foundational management to advanced optimization and innovation.