ABC of Procurement

APRIL 3, 2024

Do you think air can not influence your COGS (Unless you sell compressed air)? It can, and here is a real example. The post Influence of Air on COGS first appeared on ABC of Procurement.

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Supply Chain Dive

APRIL 3, 2024

Flatbed loads surged 57% week over week from Baltimore, DAT Freight & Analytics reported.

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Spend Matters

APRIL 3, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) comes in many different forms (for a complete history of AI in procurement, check out our recently published autoaugmentation series) and despite being a consistent ‘hot topic’ for well over a decade now, continues to grow and evolve each year in the procurement industry. This article explores the current state of AI in the intake and orchestration marketspace, including a capabilities overview, a high-level market overview and an introduction to the emerging field o

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Supply Chain Dive

APRIL 3, 2024

Since Bill Rice joined the chain in January, the chicken brand has already launched a supply chain optimization study.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 3, 2024

Supply chain network design, a branch of operations research, helps in strategic decision-making about nodes, sourcing, transportation modes and inventory levels.

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Supply Chain Dive

APRIL 3, 2024

The Norway-based ocean carrier said it's rerouting cargo as the fall of the Francis Scott Key Bridge impacts its vessel operations.

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Supply Chain Dive

APRIL 3, 2024

The integration will help warehouse operators using Two Boxes’ returns processing software handle volume from Happy Returns more efficiently.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 3, 2024

“My hope is that we can find diplomatic off-ramps,” President Joe Biden’s special envoy for Yemen told reporters in a press briefing.

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Supply Chain Dive

APRIL 3, 2024

The surcharges from both carriers will take effect this month in 82 ZIP codes across the U.S., many covering major urban areas.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 3, 2024

A major brand faced mounting pressure to adopt sustainable practices and reduce its environmental footprint. Consumers, retailers, and even regulators began demanding less (and penalizing) single-use plastic waste in the supply chain.

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Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon

This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia

Retail Supply Chain

Una

APRIL 3, 2024

EPISODE 159 All Travel is Personal with J. Grant Caplan By Kelly Barner | April 3, 2024 It goes without saying that travel has changed since the pandemic – although not in the way most of us might assume. There have certainly been adjustments to logistics and expectations, but, most of all, companies are doing a better job of recognizing the wellness considerations intertwined with business travel, and finding purposeful ways to accommodate their travelers without onerous increases to the

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 3, 2024

Peru’s government is trying to revoke a deal that granted China's Cosco Shipping exclusive rights to run the new Chancay Port.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 3, 2024

IBM ® TRIRIGA ® Application Suite (TAS) is a market-leading  integrated workplace management system for organizations managing their facility portfolios and assets throughout their lifecycle efficiently. It helps organizations optimize their workplace experience , facility resource scheduling, facility strategic planning, lease accounting and asset disposal, and manage their transactions, capital projects , space , facility maintenance and facility sustainability.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 3, 2024

New Boeing Chairman Steve Mollenkopf instead is reaching out directly to CEOs for major airlines in an attempt to smooth over strained relations.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 3, 2024

Over the next decade, AI will impact all industries and help shape which companies, teams and executives come out ahead. This is why we’ve seen so many early AI adopters in sports, where even the slightest competitive advantage can be the difference between first and second place. Take last year’s US Open , for example, where IBM watsonx™ projected the level of advantage or disadvantage of all players in the singles draw.

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Procurement Freelancers

APRIL 3, 2024

The freelance work marketplace is bustling. Navigating it gracefully and skillfully can transform brief customer… The post When Dealing With Freelance Buyers, Avoid Common Pitfalls first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 3, 2024

On March 6, 2024, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted rules to enhance and standardize climate-related disclosures by public companies and in public offerings. The commission’s adoption of the rules is two years in the making. The original proposed rules, issued in March 2022, aimed to ensure consistency in how publicly traded companies provided climate-related information to investors.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 3, 2024

E-commerce is bringing new opportunities to air cargo, both domestic and international, says Milind Tavshikar, chief executive officer of SmartKargo.

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Advertiser: GEP

Procurement leaders are at a pivotal moment. With CPOs playing an increasingly strategic role, it’s time to leverage innovation and technology to drive resilience and efficiency. Download The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report to uncover key insights to thrive in a dynamic procurement landscape. What’s Inside: How CPOs are driving strategic decision-making and technology adoption The top priorities and challenges for procurement in 2025 Why AI, sustainability, and data analytics are essential for

Procurement

Una

APRIL 3, 2024

Procurement's Road to Victory Breaking down ways Sourcing Heroes can establish connections and create value at every juncture on procurement’s road to victory. By Mackenzie Oakley | April 4, 2024 Search Search Some heroes wear capes, and some … read contracts? Absolutely. Mark Grieco is one such hero. A practicing procurement attorney and long-time educator, Mark works deep in the procurement trenches, simultaneously litigating or consulting on contracts on behalf of corporations while te

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 3, 2024

SupplyChainBrain's results-oriented approach revolves around "The Five Rings," representing key pillars of a successful marketing program.

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Positive Purchasing

APRIL 3, 2024

We are excited to announce that we are exhibiting at Learning Technologies on 17-18 April 2024! Learning Technologies is Europe’s leading showcase of organizational learning and the technology used to support learning at work. With over 10,000 attendees from 50 different countries, 200 unmissable seminars and 200 international exhibitors expected this year, this event continues to grow in importance, value and attendance year after year.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 3, 2024

The Elon Musk-owned EV company handed over less than 387,000 cars in the first three months of 2024, down 8% year-over-year.

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Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón

Enterprise commerce is evolving fast, and brands relying on rigid, one-size-fits-all solutions risk losing agility. But modernization doesn’t have to mean disruption. In this webinar, we’ll explore how an extensible, modular approach empowers brands to integrate new capabilities, enhance performance, and scale efficiently—all while leveraging Shopify’s strengths.

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The Thomas Blog

APRIL 3, 2024

Inbound and outbound lead generation are two distinct approaches to acquiring potential customers. Inbound focuses on attracting prospects through valuable content, while outbound employs interruptive tactics to reach them. Knowing the differences between inbound and outbound lead generation is essential, regardless of whether your goal is to get quick leads through direct communication or to establish trust through instructional content.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 3, 2024

The Elon Musk-owned EV company handed over less than 387,000 cars in the first three months of 2024, down 8% year-over-year.

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CPO Rising

APRIL 3, 2024

Welcome to Procurement News, part of our ongoing aggregate news series covering recent supply management headlines and trends pertinent to Chief Procurement Officers and other procurement leaders! Contact us with your news story here.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 3, 2024

The announcement comes nearly a year after a derailment in East Palestine, Ohio sparked a wide-ranging discussion regarding rail safety.

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Advertiser: GEP

Tariffs will have a major impact on your supply chain, margins, and operations. Drawing on our work with global companies across manufacturing, automotive, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, software, technology, financial services, and a range of service industries, we outline the key strategic and tactical actions companies are taking to navigate this period of heightened uncertainty.

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