All Things Supply Chain
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Organizations navigating increasingly complex global networks have discovered that integrating sustainable practices has multiple key benefits. Sustainability can drastically slash waste, streamline operational efficiency, and even improve employee engagement.
Supply Chain Dive
OCTOBER 28, 2024
The carrier has closed nine of its buildings this year and shifted more volume to automated hubs, according to company executives.
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Procurement Leaders
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Last week’s World Sustainability Congress in Amsterdam was an energising experience for many reasons and a reminder of the huge amount of work that CPOs must do to ensure we progress against ESG targets. I was fortunate to have the role of cohost for the event and was left inspired by the level of passion in the room. But I am also convinced that we must do more as a procurement community and profession to accelerate progress.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 28, 2024
As we navigate this year’s peak season, several factors are making it unusually challenging, especially for the healthcare industry.
Advertiser: GEP
2025 will feel familiar, in some regards. The procurement and supply chain category management landscape will remain turbulent, with geopolitical tensions, worries over fresh tariffs, rising costs, and supply chain disruptions posing significant challenges. But you should also expect some lightning-fast changes in 2025 as artificial intelligence continues to upend the way enterprises and procurement, supply chain, and category management professionals operate.
Supply Chain Dive
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Cross-docking inefficiencies are leading to issues bringing inventory into the company's fulfillment network, experts say.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Federal health officials believe that the E. coli likely came from the raw slivered onions inside the Quarter Pounder.
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Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Seattle-based Basel Action Network sounded the alarm that more than 800 tons of electric arc furnace dust were being illegally transported after the group received a tipoff.
Supply Chain Dive
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Hershey and other big chocolate producers are turning to gummies and other candy to offset supply issues with the crop.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 28, 2024
The issue of automation at ports – both in terms of physical equipment and data management – remains at the heart of disagreements between the two sides.
SCMDOJO
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) is an established industry process that aims at finding a balance between demand and supply and streamlining cross-functional collaboration. Procurement People should learn the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) Process. Procurement professionals can contribute significantly to the S&OP process by providing valuable insights into supply chain dynamics, identifying potential risks, and optimizing sourcing strategies.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 28, 2024
The German automaker also plans to downsize its remaining plants, reduce worker salaries by at least 10%, and freeze pay raises for the next two years.
Spend Matters
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Procurement activities and tasks are operational, tactical and strategic. Therefore, depending on the technology used and the processes digitized, the impact of technology can be divided into automation and augmentation, with augmentation being more ‘autogmentation’ [/aw-tog-men-tay-shun/] as we call it. Traditional AI enables organizations to tackle more complex use cases and follow the path to ‘autogmentation,’ which focuses on augmenting human intelligence and knowledg
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Instead of worrying about things that they can't directly control, manufacturers must address what’s happening on the factory floor.
Supply Chain Dive
OCTOBER 28, 2024
The department will use the funds to pay agencies for responding to and cleaning up after the March 26 collapse.
Advertiser: GEP
For years, you and your team have fought an uphill battle. Supply disruptions. Cost pressures. ESG compliance. You name it, and you’ve had to navigate it. In 2025, many challenges will persist, but procurement and supply chain teams have a powerful tool with rapidly advancing capabilities to tackle them — artificial intelligence (AI). The GEP Outlook 2025 report examines the disruptive transformation AI is driving in procurement and supply chains, alongside other key trends and the macroeconomic
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Another $4.6 million will go toward six terminals within the Port of Long Beach, as well as the city's Port Police Division and the Long Beach Fire Department.
Supply Chain Dive
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Big Joe’s user-directed AMR pallet movers offer a smart, cost-effective entry into automation — enhancing productivity with no need for expensive upgrades.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 28, 2024
The updates include a dynamic picking control tower that provides real-time monitoring for picking operations in warehouses.
Spend Matters
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Part 2 of this Spend Matters Vendor Analysis focuses on the strengths and opportunities of Onventis’ source-to-pay (S2P) solution. We also look at the voice of the customer and the elements to consider when looking at Onventis as a potential solution provider. Part 1 of the series provided a history and overview of the Onventis source-to-pay solution.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
In today’s ultra-competitive markets, it’s no longer enough to wait for buyers to show obvious signs of interest. Instead, sales teams must be proactive, identifying and acting on nuanced buyer behaviors — often before prospects are fully ready to make a purchase. In this eBook from ZoomInfo & Sell Better, learn 10 actionable ways to use these buyer signals to transform your sales strategy and close deals faster.
Supply Chain Dive
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Large retailers have started a new trend: opening sortation centers to cut costs and simultaneously reduce delivery times.
Spend Matters
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Procurement activities and tasks are operational, tactical and strategic. Therefore, depending on the technology used and the processes digitized, the impact of technology can be divided into automation and augmentation, with augmentation being more ‘autogmentation’ [/aw-tog-men-tay-shun/] as we call it. Traditional AI enables organizations to tackle more complex use cases and follow the path to ‘autogmentation,’ which focuses on augmenting human intelligence and knowledg
Procurement Insights
OCTOBER 28, 2024
What do you see in the following screenshot – which I had to get permission to use? In an upcoming video, I will introduce you to the birth of the AI Operating System and where it is headed.
SCMDOJO
OCTOBER 28, 2024
In today’s competitive business landscape, optimizing supply chains is crucial for achieving operational efficiency and cost reduction. While inventory management and logistics often take center stage, another critical component that significantly impacts supply chain performance is fixed asset management. Fixed assets, such as machinery, equipment, and vehicles, are essential for businesses to operate smoothly.
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In this webinar, supply chain industry experts share insights and best practices for enhancing supply chain efficiency, resilience and adaptability. Watch the webinar to learn strategies to develop supply chain maturity and save on costs. Delve into the stages of supply chain maturity, from foundational management to advanced optimization and innovation.
ContractSafe
OCTOBER 28, 2024
IT contacts are the lifeblood of any modern organization. From software licenses to cloud services, data privacy agreements and vendor agreements, these contracts govern how businesses acquire, use, and manage IT assets like SaaS subscriptions, cloud infrastructure, or even hardware rental.
CPO Rising
OCTOBER 28, 2024
During the last couple of weeks, I’ve attended a few great conferences (shoutout to Zip, Keelvar, DPW and SAP). Several discussions and observations from these conferences point to how the… The post Magnus Mondays — Services and CoEs in a Next-Gen Procurement Tech World appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.
NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)
OCTOBER 28, 2024
With today’s mix of hybrid and remote work, knowing how to deal with difficult stakeholders has become more critical than ever. Navigating digital communication and shifting project priorities isn’t always easy, especially when stakeholders are challenging to engage. Below, we’ll go over some common signs of difficult stakeholders and provide practical strategies for overcoming these challenges.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Today I’m joined by supply chain software brand, Manhattan Associates. Manhattan provide more than just supply chain solutions. Through advanced cloud-native technology, and deep collaboration, their team of experienced industry experts are dedicated to equipping their partners with the tools needed to navigate the supply chain commerce world effectively.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
As prospects define their problem, search for solutions, and even change jobs, they are generating high-value signals that the best go-to-market teams can leverage to close more deals. This is where signal-based selling comes into play. ZoomInfo CEO Henry Schuck recently broke down specific ways to put four key buying signals into action with the experts from 30 Minutes to President’s Club.
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