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Dunkin’s supply chain arm expands distribution footprint

Supply Chain Dive

National DCP broke ground on a Texas facility this week that is expected to be completed in 2025.

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The Rise of Women in Supply Chain: Career Choice

SCMDOJO

In recent years, there has been a significant shift in the supply chain industry as more and more women are choosing careers in this traditionally male-dominated field. This rise of women in the supply chain is not only breaking gender barriers but also bringing a fresh perspective and new ideas to the table. With a focus on diversity and inclusion, SCMDOJO is proud to highlight the increasing presence of women in the supply chain industry.

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Hibbett taps Walmart GoLocal for fast delivery

Supply Chain Dive

The white-label delivery service will help get online orders from the fashion retailer's stores to customers.

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The Coming Modernization of Truck Parking and its Effect on Supply Chains

SCMDOJO

Truck parking remains a big challenge for drivers, with limited availability leading to safety concerns and driver fatigue. However, with the introduction of modern technologies and a focus on improving infrastructure, the days of the “Wild West” era of truck parking are numbered. In this article, we will explore the upcoming modernization of truck parking and its implications for the industry and all supply chains involved.

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How a Global CPG Leader Optimized $500M of Direct Materials Spend and Exceeded Savings Goal

A Fortune 500 CPG company partnered with GEP to improve end-to-end category management, optimize direct spend categories, and increase strategic focus on tail spend. GEP’s sourcing expertise and market intelligence enabled the company to centralize sourcing and order management processes, strengthen key supplier relationships, and enhance supply chain resilience and agility.

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BearingPoint Recognized as Global Partner of the Year by JAGGAER

Jaggaer

Global-scale partnership to facilitate digital transformation powers ahead RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – JAGGAER, a leading provider of AI-powered, Source-to-Pay and Supplier Collaboration technology, is pleased to award BearingPoint its Global Partner of the Year Award for 2023. BearingPoint is an independent management and technology consultancy with European roots and a global reach.

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Amazon Wholesaling: The Complete Guide for Merchants | Ecommerce

Finale Inventory

Are you looking to expand your business on Amazon and increase your profits? Amazon wholesaling might be the answer for you. In this complete guide, we will walk you through all the information you need to know to succeed in Amazon wholesaling. Whether you are new to selling on Amazon or already an experienced seller, this article will provide valuable insights to help you navigate Amazon wholesaling and boost your success in the ecommerce industry.

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You just implemented a new procurement technology. What results should you reasonably expect after 6, 12, and 24 months?

Procurement Insights

Despite one or two requests, I have not heard back from o9 Solutions regarding the progress of their Barilla account win this past December. I will keep trying and will keep you posted. As a side note, I will follow up on the Zip win with Databricks in the fall at their six-month point. In the meantime, here is a question: What is a reasonable result to expect at the 6, 12, and 24-month points after selecting a solution provider’s technology?

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Supply Chain Management Inefficiencies Threaten Organizations’ Competitive Advantage, New JAGGAER Research Reveals

Jaggaer

Ninety-three percent of IT teams report that modernizing and digitalizing their supply chain and procurement tech stacks is a priority As C-suites turn to supply chain management and procurement teams to help navigate today’s highly disruptive and volatile business landscape, 75% of organizations worldwide have increased or maintained their procurement and supply chain technology budgets, according to a new global research survey released today by JAGGAER.

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Procurement 6 – June 28th, 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 – June 28th, 2024 appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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JAGGAER addresses priorities for CPOs at industry roundtables in Saudi Arabia and the UAE

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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 11 June, 2024: JAGGAER, the global leader in strategic sourcing and procurement, has held a series of roundtables in Saudi Arabia and the UAE to address the top priorities for Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs). The events brought together key industry leaders to discuss the strategies for navigating the evolving landscape of procurement and supply chain management.

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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

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Understanding Amazon’s FBA Business Model – Finale Inventory | Ecommerce

Finale Inventory

Amazon’s FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon) business model is a popular choice for many sellers in the ecommerce industry. It offers a range of benefits and opportunities, but also comes with its own set of challenges. In this article, we will take a closer look at the basics, inner workings, pros and cons, financial aspects, and policies of Amazon FBA.

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The Evolving Role of Strategic Leadership in Procurement – Part 2: What are COOs and supply chain managers up to and how can procurement add value?

Jaggaer

This is the second of two articles. In the first we looked at what supply chain managers can manage and influence , and what they can’t, and what action they should take. In the second half of our recent webinar Iain Prince, Operational Transformation & Supply Chain Partner at KPMG, asked a series of provocative rhetorical questions. What are COOs at leading manufacturing organizations currently up to?

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Procurement 2024 BIG Predictions (Part 4): Global Sourcing, China Trade Policy, Supply Chain Disruption, Smart Sourcing

CPO Rising

[Editor’s Note: Ardent Partners recently published its Procurement-themed report, “Procurement 2024: BIG Trends and Predictions.” Over the next few weeks, this site will feature articles highlighting the key discussion points from the report. Chief Procurement Officers and their teams head into 2024 with a continued lack of clarity and a need for caution.

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The Evolving Role of Strategic Leadership in Procurement – Part 1: Control what you can, monitor what you can’t

Jaggaer

I was recently delighted to be joined in webinar discussion by Iain Prince, Operational Transformation & Supply Chain Partner at KPMG. The topic under discussion was current challenges in direct procurement. And [spoiler alert] our focus was not cost control in the traditional sense. The reason being quite simply that there is so much else going on in our organizations and in the world at large that’s grabbing our attention: supply chain disruptions, supplier value management, risk factors,

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7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024

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.

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Decision-Centric versus Traditional S&OP

Supply Chain Trend

Over the last couple of years, I have been mentioning Decision-Centric S&OP/IBP in my articles. In 2021, I explored the efficacy between decision automation and augmentation for different decision horizons and proposed a new narrative for IBP that includes decision automation, capturing and learning, with IBP managers who are incentivised to improve decision quality.

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Ability to receive structured e-invoices to become mandatory in Germany in January 2025

Jaggaer

At the end of March of this year, the German government approved the Growth Opportunities Act , which introduced several new tax measures, including new regulations for electronic invoicing in Germany. Accounts Payable teams in enterprises which operate in Germany should be aware of the regulations around receiving, processing, and archiving German electronic invoices.

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U.S. Senators Query EPA on Possible Fake Chinese Used Cooking Oil

Supply Chain Brain

Six senators sent the Biden administration a letter asking what steps were being taken to ensure that imports of the oil, known as UCO, do not contain virgin vegetable oil.

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