USMX files labor charge against dockworkers union
Supply Chain Dive
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
The International Longshoremen’s Association has refused to continue negotiations, the United States Maritime Alliance said in a statement Wednesday.
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Developing and Deploying Digital Empathy
Art of Procurement
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
I pre-interview about a dozen people each month for all of the podcasts produced by Art of Procurement. One thing. The post Developing and Deploying Digital Empathy appeared first on Art of Procurement.
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Kraft Heinz brings procurement expertise to Rise Against Hunger
Supply Chain Dive
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
The manufacturer is leveraging its logistics partnerships to help the nonprofit bring food to communities in need across Europe.
Podcast | Walmart’s Strategy for Boosting Supply Chain Resilience
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SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
How does the world’s largest retailer protect itself against a slew of supply chain disruptions?
State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025
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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.
Hurricane Helene: FedEx, US Postal Service halt some Florida deliveries
Supply Chain Dive
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
The carriers reported disruptions Thursday in the Tampa Bay area as the hurricane advances along Florida's western coastline.
A new series on Risk Management for procurement professionals
Spend Matters
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
For this year’s Spend Matters Fall 2024 SolutionMap release – our comprehensive methodology designed to help organizations evaluate and select procurement solutions – we launched a new module: third-party (and supply chain) risk management (TPRM and SCRM). This module is a data-backed granular view of risk management solution providers and their capabilities (including suites, supplier-management–centric, and TPRM and SCRM specialists).
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Defining the terms of risk management
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SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
In business, potential risk lurks everywhere, and procurement professionals need to be aware of what is out there. However, even a dip into the risks procurement professionals face can leave readers drowning in a sea of terms, definitions and acronyms. To help those still orienting themselves to the landscape of risk, we’ve broken down the main terms used to describe the various aspects of managing risk.
E-commerce Expert Insights: Q4 2024
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The upcoming Q4 holiday shopping season is set to be one of the most lucrative a nd unpredictable yet. With a perfect storm of factors in play—ranging from shifting consumer habits and economic pressures to supply chain hiccups—this season will be anything but predictable. For e-commerce sellers, it’s not just about riding the holiday wave, but preparing for some unexpected twists and turns along the way.
Customer-focused AR collections: Balancing payment recovery and client trust
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SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
This content does not express the views or opinions of Spend Matters In today’s hyper-competitive landscape, customer experience is the silent force that can either propel a business forward or pull it under. Nowhere is this more evident than in accounts receivable (AR) collections, where the balance between managing unpaid debts and maintaining strong customer relationships is delicate but crucial.
65% of CFOs are under pressure to accelerate ROI from tech investments
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SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
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Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains
Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon
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USMX Files Labor Claim in Bid to Force Port Union Back to Bargaining Table
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SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
The ILA halted negotiations with the USMX in June, after discovering that a handful of ports were using automated systems to check in trucks.
Industry group proposes solar supply chain traceability standard
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SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
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Italy Opens Probe into 'Misleading' Sustainability Claims on Shein's Website
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SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
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DHL Supply Chain trims Pennsylvania warehouse network
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SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
The closure will impact nearly 270 employees, with layoffs starting Nov. 10.
The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report
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USMX Files Labor Claim Against ILA in Bid to Force Union Back to Bargaining Table
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
The ILA halted negotiations with the USMX in June, after discovering that a handful of ports were using automated systems to check in trucks.
An Industry Veteran Poses A Tough Question About The Future Of AI
Procurement Insights
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Tom Craig – Finance took enterprise ERP and made it an accounting tool. And limiting how much and what used. It meant companies wasting money on the unused part they paid for. Will they limit AI the same way? Jon W. Hansen EDITOR’S NOTE: Take a few moments to access Tom’s original LinkedIn post and join the discussion stream by sharing your thoughts.
U.S. Big-Truck Charging Has Private Money’s Attention
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Hundreds of millions of dollars in federal and state grants have helped spur an influx of spending to develop EV chargers for the heaviest U.S. trucks.
Beverage Wholesaler: AI Trends in the Beverage Alcohol Industry
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The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report
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In the VUCA Era, It's All About Trade-Offs
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Navigating the growing complexities of today’s supply chain requires a dynamic approach that focuses on trade-offs, rather than perfection.
How To Prove Training Impact And Measure Training Outcomes
Skill Dynamics
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
So you’ve invested in your workforce, you’ve introduced training and development plans , but now you want to know exactly how effective these initiatives really are… Training and development is so important in the modern supply chain and procurement industry, but being able to measure and show the results of it is just as vital. Whether you’re trying to generate buy-in from leadership, or convince more employees to get involved, measuring the impact of training is a key step in the employee deve
Honeywell CW45 Wearable Mobile Computer
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The Essential Guide to Effective Procurement Training Programs
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On the surface, businesses invest in training programs to improve the skillset of their employees and enhance team performance. However, the effectiveness of these training programs relies on a lot of factors, many of which are overlooked. Whether it is creating tailored learning plans that tackle individual, unique skillsets or measuring ROI with a specific set of metrics, let’s deep dive into what makes a procurement training program drive team efficiency and achieve organizational objec
Future-Proofing Enterprise Commerce: Why Extensibility Wins with Shopify
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Enterprise commerce is evolving fast, and brands relying on rigid, one-size-fits-all solutions risk losing agility. But modernization doesn’t have to mean disruption. In this webinar, we’ll explore how an extensible, modular approach empowers brands to integrate new capabilities, enhance performance, and scale efficiently—all while leveraging Shopify’s strengths.
What Are The Three Solution Provider Demo Categories
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SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
“There are companies that will give you a demo, and even let you ask questions and request specific actions during the said demo, Jon W. Hansen. Obviously not as many as one would like, however it is a sure sign of the readiness of the product proposed.” – Dr. Thierry Fausten, LinkedIn Comment Sept. 26, 2024 Dr. Thierry Fausten , the demos do not have to be perfect, but they do have to “demonstrate” a clear agent-based understanding and show a clear path to the prog
Procurement has become a thriller with three intertwining plots
Jaggaer
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Overcoming Procurement Challenges: Cost, Resilience, and Sustainability If you’re a CPO (or other procurement leader) you are like the protagonist in a thriller that has not one but three exciting plotlines. Philip Marlowe, Sam Spade and even Sherlock Holmes himself would have trouble disentangling this drama and revealing the solution in the final scene!
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