Fri.Sep 13, 2024

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Boeing Workers Reject Deal, Go on Strike

Supply Chain Brain

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg had previously pleaded with workers not to go on strike, saying the action would put the company’s “recovery in jeopardy.

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Maple syrup production to ‘bounce back’ after devastating season

Supply Chain Dive

After the world's only strategic maple reserve dwindled to a 16-year low, the industry is rebuilding in the face of continued climate challenges.

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Burning Houthi-Hit Oil Tanker Set for Fresh Rescue Effort

Supply Chain Brain

Greece and the U.S. previously said there were indications of a leak, though that could be from the ship’s fuel tanks rather than its cargo.

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Canada’s major rail carriers have recovered from labor strife

Supply Chain Dive

CPKC and Canadian National say planning for a strike fueled the rapid turnaround from last month’s brief work stoppage.

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GEP Spend Category Outlook Report 2025

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.

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Turning Clicks into Cash: Insights from Robert Brandl

Procurement Express

In today’s digital landscape, affiliate marketing has emerged as a powerful avenue for businesses seeking to boost their revenue. With the right strategies and insights, affiliate marketers can turn clicks into significant cash flow. Robert Brandl, a prominent super affiliate and founder of Email Tool Tester, shares his journey and expertise in this dynamic field.

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Why Communication & Supplier Engagement Need Renewed Focus

HICX

Voice of the Supplier Survey 2024 Effective communication is the backbone of any successful supply chain management strategy. As businesses strive to strengthen their supplier relationships, understanding the suppliers’ perspective is key to making meaningful improvements in this area. And there remains a lot of work to be done here. Our 2024 Voice of the Supplier survey reveals some critical insight: almost half of the suppliers surveyed (48%) feel that their most important customer could

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Procurement 6 – September 13th, 2024

Art of Procurement

Procurement 6 is a short podcast from Art of Procurement that publishes in the Art of Procurement feed every Friday. The post Procurement 6 – September 13th, 2024 appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Riding the Wave of Acquisition: Understanding Procurement in Business Growth

Procurement Express

In today’s fast-paced business landscape, understanding the intricacies of procurement is essential, especially for companies that are considering acquisition or are already in the process. This blog will explore the importance of procurement at various stages of a company’s lifecycle, focusing on both pre-acquisition and post-acquisition strategies.

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Biden finalizes China tariff hikes

Supply Chain Dive

The first increases, including for electric vehicles and batteries, are set to go into effect on Sept. 27.

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Walk Softly And. Why Some Solution Providers Are Going To Survive And Thrive Beyond 2025

Procurement Insights

EDITOR’S NOTE: Before reading today’s post, please do so now if you haven’t read the previous post —Finally, No GenAI Hocus Pocus (A new DUET?) — because it will provide the needed context regarding today’s blog entry. I recently asked ChatGPT the following questions, to which I received the following answers: When did Zycus introduce Merlin?

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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

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.

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Biden-Harris administration takes aim at de minimis exemption

Supply Chain Dive

The administration is also calling on Congress to pass legislation to exclude products covered by Section 201, 232 and 301 tariffs by the end of the year.

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