How Analytics Improve the Efficiency of Supply Chain Management
All Things Supply Chain
APRIL 30, 2024
Analytics is a powerful tool that supply chain experts find critical in the modern competitive market.
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UPS’ Happy Returns now powers Shein returns at Forever 21 stores
Supply Chain Dive
APRIL 30, 2024
The company launched a cross-brand capability for online orders returned at stores as it pursues deals with more enterprise retailers.
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Report: Tyson Foods Dumped 371M Pounds of Waste into U.S. Waters Over 5 Years
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 30, 2024
The toxic waste includes chemicals such as nitrogen, phosphorous, chloride, oil, and cyanide, released into rivers and lakes between 2018 and 2022 in 17 states.
USPS delivery unit proposal sparks service, cost concerns for shipping partners
Supply Chain Dive
APRIL 30, 2024
The agency is mulling changes to how shipping companies like DHL eCommerce and Pitney Bowes inject volume into its network, industry experts told Supply Chain Dive.
From Rigid To Resilient: Why Enterprises Need Shopify's Modular Commerce Now
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.
Watch: A Symphony of Systems: The Rise of Warehouse Orchestration
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 30, 2024
Warehouse orchestration is the answer for facilities looking to integrate and efficiently manage a multitude of discrete systems, says Keith Moore, chief executive officer of Autoscheduler.ai.
How Cotopaxi navigated remediation of a tier 1 supplier
Supply Chain Dive
APRIL 30, 2024
The outdoor apparel and accessories brand chose remediation over removal to avoid exacerbating negative worker impacts, an executive said.
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Ryder opens another facility on the US-Mexico border
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APRIL 30, 2024
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First Container Ship Since Bridge Collapse Arrives at Port of Baltimore
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APRIL 30, 2024
There are currently four temporary channels in use, mostly limited to smaller essential vessels needed to clear the wreckage.
Tornado destroys Dollar Tree Oklahoma distribution center
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APRIL 30, 2024
None of the warehouse’s 456 associates were harmed during the disaster and are being given resources to help with temporary work relocation.
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APRIL 30, 2024
Flying Tiger initially chose to pay the increased price to get its goods home but is now trying to get the money back in the Maritime and Commercial Court.
GEP Spend Category Outlook Report 2025
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.
Essential Skills for Modern Procurement and Sourcing Professionals
Procurement Freelancers
APRIL 30, 2024
The global supply chain is expanding rapidly, and the procurement sector is undergoing significant transformations.… The post Essential Skills for Modern Procurement and Sourcing Professionals first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.
U.S. EV Market Feels the Pain of Tensions with China
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 30, 2024
The U.S. must figure out how it will develop a domestic mining network that can supply car manufacturers with the materials they need to make vehicles and batteries.
Stop Making These 5 Common Accounting Mistakes
Finale Inventory
APRIL 30, 2024
Small business owners wear many hats. They are HR managers, marketing executives, and, of course, the Chief Financial Officer of their business. Most small business owners either manage their books independently or hire a bookkeeper to keep their finances in order. While this seems most practical, it can lead to avoidable mistakes that significantly impact a company’s bottom line.
Spirit Aero, Airbus Near Critical Talks on Fate of Supplier
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 30, 2024
Spirit, which was spun out of Boeing in 2005, is in an increasingly stretched financial position as the U.S. planemaker slows output of its 737 aircraft.
5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales
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.
Emerj: AI Adoption in Storytelling and Procurement
Arkestro
APRIL 30, 2024
This interview analysis is sponsored by Arkestro and was written, edited, and published in alignment with our Emerj sponsored content guidelines.
Fatal Crashes Prompt Probe into Ford Hands-Free Driving System
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 30, 2024
BlueCruise uses cameras that monitor the driver's attentiveness, and prompts the driver to take back full control of the vehicle if they lose focus.
Stop Making These 5 Common Accounting Mistakes
Finale Inventory
APRIL 30, 2024
Small business owners wear many hats. They are HR managers, marketing executives, and, of course, the Chief Financial Officer of their business. Most small business owners either manage their books independently or hire a bookkeeper to keep their finances in order. While this seems most practical, it can lead to avoidable mistakes that significantly impact a company’s bottom line.
U.N. Leaders Make Headway on Treaty to End Plastic Pollution
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 30, 2024
Leaders began negotiating on treaty language for the first time, progressing from previous sessions that had focused more on high-level ideas.
GEP Outlook Report 2025
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
6 Time-Saving Strategies for Small Business Contract Management
ContractSafe
APRIL 30, 2024
Explore six time-saving strategies for small business contract management and learn how to streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and focus on growth.
How Transportation Collaboration Drives More Effective Deliveries
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 30, 2024
Opportunities to share shipping lanes can encourage the unlikeliest of partners to put aside competitive differences for a supply chain win-win.
Sales Qualified Lead (SQL): Definition, How to Qualify, and Importance
The Thomas Blog
APRIL 30, 2024
Most organizations have a standard process for transferring a lead from the marketing team to the sales team. This typically occurs when a lead transitions from being a marketing qualified lead (MQL) to a sales qualified lead (SQL). This article takes a closer look at SQLs, explains how they are qualified, and notes their importance in the sales funnel.
The Sidekick #004
Una
APRIL 30, 2024
The Sidekick #004 Baltimore Collapse Rattles Supply Chains Kris Lance VP & General Manager, Una April 30, 2024 Intro Welcome to Issue #004 of The Sidekick ! In this edition, we’ll move away from food topics for a bit to check out the supply chain impacts of the Baltimore bridge collapse. The loss of maritime traffic is expected to cost somewhere around $9 million per day, while thousands of port side jobs have been impacted.
10 Ways to Leverage Buyer Signals and Drive Revenue
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.
What is Category Management? (According to the Experts)
Art of Procurement
APRIL 30, 2024
Category management in procurement is a bit like pickles in your sandwich. Some people think it’s outdated. Many experts think. The post What is Category Management? (According to the Experts) appeared first on Art of Procurement.
AI Use Cases and Opportunities in S2P - Ward Karson from Raindrop
The Procuretech Podcast
APRIL 30, 2024
On this episode of The Procurement Software Podcast, host James welcomes back Ward Karson, COO of Raindrop. They discuss how AI applications in source-to-pay technology can be confusing, and how organisations can best navigate the vast array of solutions available. Ward, a veteran procurement professional, shares valuable insights to help listeners stay ahead in the ever-evolving procurement landscape.
How to Build a Winning Category Strategy with Help from a True Procurement Expert
Art of Procurement
APRIL 30, 2024
There is no easy template for building a category strategy, but with expert advice you can formulate a strategy that. The post How to Build a Winning Category Strategy with Help from a True Procurement Expert appeared first on Art of Procurement.
Build Your Category Management Framework with Five Evergreen Principles
Art of Procurement
APRIL 30, 2024
There is no standard approach to category management. Every organization, procurement leader, and category manager must build a plan to. The post Build Your Category Management Framework with Five Evergreen Principles appeared first on Art of Procurement.
The Evolving Retailers Fulfillment Strategy: Meeting Demands with Agility
Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja
Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever
What Does a Category Manager Do? (To Elevate Procurement’s Impact)
Art of Procurement
APRIL 30, 2024
An effective category manager is like the CEO for their own product or service category. They develop and communicate crystal. The post What Does a Category Manager Do? (To Elevate Procurement’s Impact) appeared first on Art of Procurement.
Learn from the 4-step Category Management Process Refined by Novartis
Art of Procurement
APRIL 30, 2024
Category management processes don’t have to be complicated to be effective. You may have seen 8 or even 10 step. The post Learn from the 4-step Category Management Process Refined by Novartis appeared first on Art of Procurement.
AOP Introducing… Calculum
Art of Procurement
APRIL 30, 2024
In this episode of AOP Introducing, Helen Mackezie speaks with Oliver Belin, CEO and Founder of Calculum, a U.S.-based fintech. The post AOP Introducing… Calculum appeared first on Art of Procurement.
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