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.
State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025
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.
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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Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains
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
Essential Skills for Modern Procurement and Sourcing Professionals
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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
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Stop Making These 5 Common Accounting Mistakes
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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.
The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report
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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!
Emerj: AI Adoption in Storytelling and Procurement
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APRIL 30, 2024
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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.
The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report
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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APRIL 30, 2024
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How Transportation Collaboration Drives More Effective Deliveries
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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
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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.
Future-Proofing Enterprise Commerce: Why Extensibility Wins with Shopify
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.
What is Category Management? (According to the Experts)
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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Advertiser: GEP
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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.
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Art of Procurement
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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.
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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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