Tue.Nov 28, 2023

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How the US is leveraging its spending power to strengthen supply chains

Supply Chain Dive

Procurement tactics like creating demand signals and convening key industry players are critical tools in the government's playbook, a White House advisor told Supply Chain Dive.

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List of Top 7 Supply Chain Management Scholarships

SCMDOJO

Supply chain management is one of the popular courses in today’s world and the education system. It is a field that requires individuals to have technical and excellent problem-solving abilities, which are vital in enhancing efficient logistics operations in different industries. Pursuing a degree in supply chain management requires utmost dedication and adequate finances to cater for tuition, accommodation, stationery, and other important necessities for a smooth school life.

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White House launches DOT Multimodal Freight Office

Supply Chain Dive

The office, created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will develop a national multimodal freight network and advance freight logistics improvements.

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Biden Administration Holds First Supply Chain Council Meeting

Supply Chain Brain

Biden used the meeting to announce 30 actions that will provide Americans with access to medicine and the economic data needed to track the production and shipment of certain goods.

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How to Create Sales Email Sequences That Convert

Modern go-to-market teams know it takes more than one email to break through the noise. Multiple touchpoints means more ways to get your pitch right — and, potentially, more ways to be wrong. The good news? Once you know how to write compelling, one-off emails to entice prospective customers, you can easily do the same across a short sequence of emails.

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Saks to lay off 90 at Pennsylvania fulfillment center

Supply Chain Dive

The cuts are slated to begin in January as the e-commerce retailer shifts volume to more advanced facilities.

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Lessons From the First Wave of Warehouse Automation

Supply Chain Brain

There’s likely to be a “second wave” of automating warehouses as retailers adapt to the new world of e-commerce, along with the latest technology. What are the lessons learned?

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Rolls-Royce to Sell Electric Flight Division

Supply Chain Brain

The British luxury car manufacturer wants to record operating profits between $3.17 billion and $3.55 billion a year, the company said in its plan announced November 28.

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Auto industry eyes air freight to trim backlogs post-UAW strike

Supply Chain Dive

Suppliers and OEMs are prioritizing shipping speed and reliability to aid their supply chain recovery, industry experts say.

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From Whiteboard to Warehouse: Writing an Effective Warehouse Automation RFP

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

Supercharge your warehouse performance with these key metrics and proven strategies from WERC's DC Measures Report. Download now!

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Maritime Emissions Trend Downwards, Report Says

Supply Chain Brain

The report's authors say it not only celebrates the progress made in certain areas but also highlights the ongoing challenges, underscoring the urgency for continued action and innovation.

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From Reactive to Resilient: Charting Your Supply Chain Maturity

Learn strategies to develop supply chain maturity and save on costs. In this webinar, supply chain industry experts share insights and best practices for enhancing supply chain efficiency, resilience and adaptability. Delve into the stages of supply chain maturity, from foundational management to advanced optimization and innovation. Discover actionable first steps to boost your operations and reduce costs.

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Best practices for augmenting human intelligence with AI

IBM Supply Chain Blog

Artificial Intelligence (AI) should be designed to include and balance human oversight, agency, and accountability over decisions across the AI lifecycle. IBM’s first Principle for Trust and Transparency states that the purpose of AI is to augment human intelligence. Augmented human intelligence means that the use of AI enhances human intelligence, rather than operating independently of, or replacing it.

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Tecsys Launches WMS Tool for Healthcare Sector

Supply Chain Brain

The new system will help companies ensure they are compliant with regulations laid out in the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA), which was passed into law earlier in November.

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Antifragile Supply Chains Better Able to Weather Uncertainty

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

New research from Gartner finds that only 9% of supply chain organizations are able to achieve revenue gains during periods of uncertainty.

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Watch: How to Know If You're Ready to Automate Your Warehouse

Supply Chain Brain

Automating a warehouse can take up to three years, so it’s good to take into account all the many factors involved and how long they will take to implement, says Michael Fiorito, senior sales executive at Exotec.

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Foundational ABM Building Blocks

Account-based marketing (ABM) is a key strategy for driving sustainable growth. Today, many B2B companies use ABM teams or technologies to make sales. But getting a program off the ground successfully doesn’t have to be a daunting task. Watch this webinar with Rachael Foster, Director of Account-Based Experience at ZoomInfo, and Dan Dolph, Manager of Account-Based Experience at ZoomInfo.

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Gartner’s Collaborative Leadership Sets Top Execs Apart Article Fires On All Cylinders, But.

Procurement Insights

In Gartner’s latest article , they hit on all the right points, providing great insights into the importance of collaborative leadership and how it makes all the difference in the world during these uncertain and volatile times. Covering topics like growth, technology, and talent makes it a must-read. I especially liked the BNY Mellon Becomes Data-Driven video.

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U.S. Sales of Toys and Games Down Through 2023

Supply Chain Brain

Toy and game imports have fallen sharply in 2023 while sales at toy stores, department stores and other gift outlets were down in October.

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Episode 142: 2023 Listener Favorites with Kris Lance

Una

EPISODE 142 2023 Listener Favorites with Kris Lance By Kelly Barner | November 29, 2023 “The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” – George Bernard Shaw The Sourcing Hero podcast releases 50 new interviews every year, and while every episode offers unique value and insights to listeners, a few are bound to become listener favorites.

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Transforming Your Sales Team: the ROI of Investing in Negotiation Training

Negotiations Ninja

In the fast-paced world of sales, negotiation skills are more than just an asset—they’re necessary. A strong negotiator is more likely to close the deal when it comes to your salespeople, and those who’ve undergone negotiation training are most likely to lead the pack.

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The 2nd Generation of Innovation Management: A Survival Guide

Speaker: Chris Townsend, VP of Product Marketing, Wellspring

Over the past decade, companies have embraced innovation with enthusiasm—Chief Innovation Officers have been hired, and in-house incubators, accelerators, and co-creation labs have been launched. CEOs have spoken with passion about “making everyone an innovator” and the need “to disrupt our own business.” But after years of experimentation, senior leaders are asking: Is this still just an experiment, or are we in it for the long haul?

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marcusevans CPO Summit Returns to Dallas in May 2024

Supply Chain Brain

An invitation-only, premium Summit bringing leading senior procurement executives and innovative suppliers and solution providers together.

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Nonprofit Contract Management Software: Guide for NGOs and NPOs for 2024

ContractSafe

Behind every cause, volunteer army, and impactful mission, there’s a mountain of paperwork that never stops growing. For every generous donation, there's an agreement; for every volunteer's commitment, there's a contract.

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AOP Introducing… LavenirAI

Art of Procurement

In this episode of AOP Introducing, Clive R. Heal speaks with Kelly Barner about his vision and drive for applying. The post AOP Introducing… LavenirAI appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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The Perils of Treating Energy & Utilities Invoices Like Every Other Payment

Procurement Foundry

Every 30 days or so, I get the same alert on my phone—“Your electricity bill is available for viewing.” I take a quick look, make sure nothing seems too off-kilter, and promptly forget about it for the next 30 days. Because I’ve set my personal electricity bill up for auto-pay, the entire process generally takes less than 60 seconds from the time I open that email to when I’ve gone back about my business.

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AI in Sales: How AI is Transforming Go-to-Market

How will generative AI transform sales? It’s a question that promises to drive billions of dollars in revenue opportunities over the next five to 10 years. And if you’re not leveraging AI solutions in your go-to-market motions, you’re already behind. In this eBook, we’ll cover: How today’s top sales leaders are incorporating AI into their go-to-market motions.

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Rethinking Procurement Incentives for Long-Term P&L Impact

Procurement Foundry

The topic of our recent roundtable discussion with a dozen Procurement Foundry community members— exploring potential flaws in procurement incentive plans —was one that we anticipated would generate a lively debate…and we were not wrong!