Supply Chain Dive

AUGUST 19, 2024

The Teamsters delivered a strike notice over the weekend, while Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Kansas City said they would lock out employees.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 19, 2024

Ahead of looming deadlines, it's unclear whether either situation will resolve in time to avert these twin crises, or how long any potential work stoppages might last.

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Supply Chain Dive

AUGUST 19, 2024

The British Columbia Trucking Association’s CEO says a shutdown of Canadian railroad networks will lead to a dearth in trucking activity.

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All Things Supply Chain

AUGUST 19, 2024

Picture a grand orchestra where each instrument must perform flawlessly to create a harmonious symphony.

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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.

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Supply Chain Dive

AUGUST 19, 2024

Court documents detail the unit's profitability struggles and a months-long effort to find a buyer.

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Procurement Leaders

AUGUST 19, 2024

Data has become the lifeblood of business. Much like ice-cold gelato on a summer’s day, leaders just can’t get enough of it. The challenge, as we all well know, is finding the right data, at the right time, and applying it to the right situations to elevate both the quality and impact of decision-making. But as a senior procurement performance manager at one FMCG company shared during a recent Data and Digital Strategy Cohort call, procurement could overcome this challenge by looking to both ext

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Spend Matters

AUGUST 19, 2024

This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis gives an overview of True ValueHub, a costing solution built to enable companies to unlock incremental savings beyond what traditional methods and levers like e-sourcing, aggregation and low-cost country sourcing deliver. True ValueHub is a costing solution for direct materials that takes a very analytical approach to the process of identifying opportunities based on a material’s characteristics and suppliers’ capabilities.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 19, 2024

There have been and will always be threats to the supply chain, and companies will always be managing moment-to-moment changes in the economic environment.

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Supply Chain Dive

AUGUST 19, 2024

Finance professionals have grown more concerned as the pace of expansion cools from its heady 2023.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 19, 2024

When temperatures reach 82 degrees Fahrenheit, employers in California now have to institute a series of protections to keep workers safe from heat-related illnesses.

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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

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Procurement Freelancers

AUGUST 19, 2024

The importance of purchasing professionals in the quick-paced world of supply chain management and procurement… The post Top Skills to Look for in Every Purchasing Professional in 2024 first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 19, 2024

Walmart Marketplace sellers can now use the retailer’s ocean shipping service to transport China-made goods to the company’s U.S. fulfillment center network.

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Procurement Insights

AUGUST 19, 2024

EDITOR’S NOTE: This morning, I read a post by Tom Mills that stopped me in my tracks. I am not sure he will share his post on LinkedIn, although he should. However, I could not help but wonder why someone—Tom, in this case—should apologize for speaking his mind and sharing his true thoughts regarding procurement. I am not saying I agree with everything he has said, but the whole idea of honest and transparent dialogue is neither to seek consensus nor force compliance.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 19, 2024

Albanian officials say they are investigating how 800 tons of alleged hazardous industrial waste was shipped from one of their ports without authorization

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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CPO Rising

AUGUST 19, 2024

A couple of months ago I wrote an article on innovation in the eSourcing space. New (relatively at least) solution providers like Globality, Pactum, Arkestro, and Fairmarkit have entered the… The post Magnus Mondays — The Proliferation of eSourcing appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 19, 2024

The investment will contribute to the development of infrastructure, and play a vital role in boosting Pakistan's economy, said Pakistan’s Minister for Maritime Affairs, Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh.

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Shapiro Negotiations Institute

AUGUST 19, 2024

Have you ever felt your palms sweat when asking for a larger budget for your department? Or maybe you’ve walked away from a vendor negotiation feeling like you left money on the table? Perhaps you’ve struggled to close a deal with a promising new client, unsure if you pushed too hard or not hard enough. We’ve all been there in the business world.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 19, 2024

The most anticipated event in automotive logistics, Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Global 2024, will return to Dearborn, Michigan, from September 24-26, 2024.

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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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Shapiro Negotiations Institute

AUGUST 19, 2024

Have you ever felt your palms sweat when asking for a larger budget for your department? Or maybe you’ve walked away from a vendor negotiation feeling like you left money on the table? Perhaps you’ve struggled to close a deal with a promising new client, unsure if you pushed too hard or not hard enough. We’ve all been there in the business world.

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