Supply Chain Dive

MAY 29, 2024

The soup and snacks maker will invest $230 million for improvements to its supply chain.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 29, 2024

With supply chains facing increasing complexities and risks, a “China Plus One” sourcing strategy has emerged as crucial for businesses operating on a worldwide scale.

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Supply Chain Dive

MAY 29, 2024

Drivers at the automated warehouse near Detroit voted by a 3-to-1 margin to be part of the union.

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Spend Matters

MAY 29, 2024

Last week, the Spend Matters team attended Ivalua’s annual Americas conference in Miami, Florida. Located at the Faena Forum, the two-day event featured keynotes, breakout sessions, solution demonstrations, partner/sponsor booths and more. The first Ivalua NOW conference of 2024 took place in Versailles in March; we covered it here. Both conferences were titled ‘Procurement [Re]Imagined’ and highlighted the impact of AI (especially generative AI) on daily procurement tasks.

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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 Dive

MAY 29, 2024

The Package Shippers Association said regulators should assess if there is enough competition for Parcel Select, a delivery service slated for a 25% average increase.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 29, 2024

Too many warehouse automation projects are failing, leading to widespread layoffs in the autonomous mobile robots industry, and putting the future of organizations at risk.

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Risk 111

Spend Matters

MAY 29, 2024

This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis provides an overview of ConvergentIS and its solution for P2P enhancement on the SAP ecosystem. SAP’s impressive partner ecosystem includes numerous vendors that extend SAP’s capabilities. ConvergentIS is one of these partners. It compliments SAP’s P2P process by going beyond SAP’s standard offerings and delivering advanced functionalities, such as real-time visibility into vendor-specific metrics, flexible service entry sheet submission with

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Supply Chain Dive

MAY 29, 2024

The agency will continue work this year at several existing and operating facilities throughout the country.

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Networking 118

Supply Chain Brain

MAY 29, 2024

The new data platform combines the company's BlueBoxAir and BlueBoxOcean systems to form a single dashboard to manage and monitor cargo.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

MAY 29, 2024

In the realm of software development, efficiency and innovation are of paramount importance. As businesses strive to deliver cutting-edge solutions at an unprecedented pace, generative AI is poised to transform every stage of the software development lifecycle (SDLC). A McKinsey study shows that software developers can complete coding tasks up to twice as fast with generative AI.

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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

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 29, 2024

The bill would establish a program to map and model U.S. supply chains, and look for potential gaps in manufacturing and distribution.

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Supply chain Supply 105

Pipefy

MAY 29, 2024

Business process modeling (BPM) tools simulate business processes , most often to improve the performance of business strategies. Analysts can then use these tools to map out their current processes, identify the most significant areas for improvement, and create new methods for carrying out tasks more effectively. This post explores the most common types of business process modeling tools and provides specific examples.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 29, 2024

Tom Plotkin, special counsel with Covington & Burling LLP, outlines the challenges that companies face in complying with a wide range of laws and regulations, old and new, prohibiting the use of forced labor in supply chains.

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Pipefy

MAY 29, 2024

Change is an inevitable aspect of any modern organization, requiring an effective strategy for successfully navigating tech transformations. Key performance indicators (KPIs) are vital tools for measuring the impact of change, as they provide insight into the effectiveness and long-term acceptance of change initiatives. Change management is different for every business, but there are common KPIs to measure employee engagement, adoption rate, and goal progress across companies, industries, and ge

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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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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 29, 2024

With capacity stretched by more than five months of attacks on vessels in the Red Sea, the container shipping industry is scrambling to meet demand.

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Demand 101

Una

MAY 29, 2024

EPISODE 167 Bird (Flu) Watching: Tracking the Spread of H5N1 with Kris Lance By Kelly Barner | May 29, 2024 The H5N1 virus (a.k.a. ‘Bird flu’) is not just spreading among birds in the supply chain. It has recently jumped to beef cattle and – in just a few cases – human beings. It has now been found in 32 herds in 8 states. But is it time to worry?

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 29, 2024

The delay is due to the complexity and rigging needed to lift what remains of a 10-million-pound steel truss from the wreckage of the Key Bridge.

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Procurement Express

MAY 29, 2024

In today’s dynamic business landscape, the role of the fractional CFO has emerged as a transformative force, offering high-growth companies a strategic financial partner to drive their success. Chris Ortega, the renowned founder of Fresh FP&A, shares his expertise on the evolving fractional CFO model and the key qualities that define success in this niche.

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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

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 29, 2024

The union — which represents a fifth of Samsung Electronics' workforce — has reportedly been in talks with management for months.

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Management 98

Procurement Express

MAY 29, 2024

Design is not just about aesthetics and fonts – it’s a powerful tool for solving problems and driving business success. As Pete Sena, CEO and Chief Creative Officer of Digital Surgeons, explains, design thinking is a fundamental pillar for thriving businesses across industries. By aligning design with strategic business goals, companies can unlock innovation, enhance customer experiences, and propel themselves to new heights.

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Jaggaer

MAY 29, 2024

The post Ability to receive structured e-invoices to become mandatory in Germany in January 2025 appeared first on JAGGAER.

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CPO Rising

MAY 29, 2024

CPO Rising’s Technology Round-Up series continues this week with a special “Accounts Payable Edition,” featuring technology news — including several provider announcements. If you are a sourcing, procurement, or spend management solution provider and you are continually innovating the way that procurement and supply chain leaders and practitioners drive value, we’d love to hear from you.

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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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Procurement Insights

MAY 29, 2024

Episode 4 of Dual Source Discourse drops tomorrow. Dr. Elouise published her Q2 2024 Spider Map a few weeks ago. This is the first time she’s completely eliminated an entire category of solution providers. Beware: there’s a 2nd category in danger of getting wiped out next time. During this episode, I interview Dr E about the drastic changes she’s made in her newest iteration.

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