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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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.
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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.
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.
7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024
Advertiser: GEP
Procurement and supply chain leaders are presented with their fair share of challenges, with a host of tools and strategies to resolve them. That said, what’s the best path forward to leverage this year’s trends? In this recap of a recent GEP-WBR webinar, 7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024, GEP’s Pramod Sethumadhavan explores seven vital leadership trends that will help guide procurement and supply chain decision-makers.
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.
Embracing Innovation in WMS
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 30, 2024
Spurred by the cloud computing boom, warehouse management systems (WMS) are seeing a widespread move from on-premise solutions to software-as-a-service (SaaS) and cloud-hosted delivery. With this supply chain evolution in mind, how can change management move from something organizations avoid at all costs to something they embrace?
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Navigating Phantom Inventory With AI-Powered Detection
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 30, 2024
Discrepancies between inventory records and what’s actually available on store shelves and in warehouses are all too common. Retailers end up with “phantom inventory.
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.
Automotive Case Study: Chery Phase 1
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 30, 2024
Established in 2023, Chery Super Factory is a cutting-edge automobile manufacturing plant with a focus on integrating advanced technologies and realizing digital transformation. With an annual production capacity of 300,000 vehicles and 200,000 KD units, the factory aims to be at the forefront of business integration, smart supply chain management, and a robust logistics ecosystem.
Ryder opens another facility on the US-Mexico border
Supply Chain Dive
APRIL 30, 2024
The new warehouse in El Paso, Texas, is a result of growing demand from clients in the region and an expected rise in nearshoring activity.
The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing
Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions
In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene
Tap Top talent Markets in Your Industrial Site Selection
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 30, 2024
As a business leader, you’re almost surely familiar with the phrase, “Go where the talent is.” This saying holds especially true when planning your industrial real estate strategy.
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.
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.
Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes with the Power of Generative AI
Advertiser: GEP
Generative AI goes beyond just automating tasks and providing real-time answers. Did you know that implementing generative AI reduces sourcing cycle times and allows for faster decision-making across procurement operations? In this whitepaper — Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes With the Power of Generative AI — experts reveal how the strategic application of generative AI within procurement processes is paving the way for groundbreaking improvements.
Danish Retailer Sues Over Pandemic Freight Hikes
Supply Chain Brain
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.
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.
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.
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.
Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story
Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller
As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe
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.
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.
First Container Ship Since Bridge Collapse Arrives at Port of Baltimore
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 30, 2024
There are currently four temporary channels in use, mostly limited to smaller essential vessels needed to clear the wreckage.
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.
GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report
Advertiser: GEP
The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?
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.
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.
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.
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.
Supply Chain Orchestration: A New Era in Supply Chain Management
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When the only certainty is uncertainty, what does that mean for today’s supply chain management approaches? This eBook delves into how supply chain orchestration can help businesses unlock agility, transparency, intelligence, and trust across their end-to-end supply chain.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability
Advertiser: GEP
Direct materials sourcing is evolving, with procurement now tasked not only with cost efficiency but managing sustainability and risk management. The environment is marked by heightened demand and expectations, compounded by challenges such as rising input prices, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions. While some embrace cutting-edge tools like AI and blockchain for global trade functions, others lag in technology adoption.
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