Procurement Insights

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Since most people using ChatGPT trust the outcome (an estimated 60% to 80%), I thought I would throw it a curve ball and ask who ProPurchaser’s main competitors are. It would be an understatement to say I was surprised that ChatGPT identified ZIP as one of ProPurchaser’s top five competitors. I then asked the next (and obvious) question, why are ZIP and ProPurchaser considered competitors?

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Supply Chain Dive

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Proactive capacity management contributed to a 12% YoY increase in the global air cargo spot rate since the start of peak season, compared to 25% in 2023.

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CPO Rising

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Did you miss Ardent Partners’ recent webinar,Cast a Wider Net: Leveraging Innovation to Expand Procurements Influence and Impact,that shed light on how procurement can deliver greater value by focusing on… The post Part Three: Expanding Procurement’s Influence Connecting Strategy, Users, and Technology appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.

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Influencing Chief Procurement Officer Strategy Innovation 52

Supply Chain Dive

DECEMBER 20, 2024

The less-than-truckload unit aims to sustain or improve service levels while also bolstering its sales ranks.

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Sustainability 111

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 20, 2024

The letter urges Buttigieg to implement a program of building a fleet of zero-emission vessels that will incorporate alternative (near-zero-carbon) fuel systems.

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Supply Chain Dive

DECEMBER 20, 2024

The e-commerce giant said work stoppages at seven facilities have not impacted operations.

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Supply Chain Dive

DECEMBER 20, 2024

The industry saw significant upheaval, with a major container vessel crash, natural disasters and port and rail shutdowns. Here are some memorable moments.

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Supply chain Supply 96

Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 20, 2024

UPS Capital says merchants face a delicate balancing act in meeting these consumer demands: providing expedited delivery while managing rising operational costs.

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Price Consumer demands Demand Management 52

Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Trump has threatened tariffs against countries from China to Canada, and is particularly focused on nations that have trade deficits with the U.S.

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