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Insource or outsource fulfillment? Companies weigh cost vs. control

Supply Chain Dive

Business size, growth trajectory, distribution costs and customer service needs are among the top factors to consider, experts say.

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3 Tips for Successful Logistics Outsourcing

Supply Chain Brain

The information in this guidebook is based on hands-on project experience in the CPG and retail industry and will equip you with three tips to help you make informative and strategic decisions on outsourcing or improve your organization’s existing outsourcing process.

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Canadian border agents to decide on new labor deal by July 4

Supply Chain Dive

Starting June 20, union members will vote on a tentative four-year agreement that forestalled a potential strike.

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Revolutionizing Smart Manufacturing: Hitachi's Success with SOLOCHAIN WMS/MES

Supply Chain Brain

Hitachi, a leader in Smart Manufacturing, is committed to achieving Industry 4.0 goals, including near-zero emissions, superior safety, and stringent quality standards. SOLOCHAIN WMS/MES provided the perfect solution.

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GEP Spend Category Outlook Report 2025

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.

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Kohl’s introduces Return Drop service to stores nationwide

Supply Chain Dive

In addition to its Amazon partnership, the department store will now accept returns from brands like Carhartt, Hanes and Levi’s.

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Unlock E-Commerce Excellence with SOLOCHAIN WMS: A Success Story

Supply Chain Brain

Discover how TLS and its subsidiary, Emblem Logistics, transformed their operations with SOLOCHAIN WMS to meet the soaring demands of the e-commerce landscape.

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It's Time To Better Educate The Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

Supply chain and procurement leaders often find themselves pressured by cost reduction, ever-changing legislation and the transitory talent market.

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Diversifying country of origin is key for vanilla, suppliers say

Supply Chain Dive

While the flavoring's supply constraints are not expected to last long, growers warn of a potential cost problem.

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What are “moonshine” performance evaluations?

Procurement Insights

EDITOR’S NOTE: Today’s post is inspired by a LinkedIn post by Vineet Khanna , the Former Global Head of Supply Chain at NestlĂ©. After reading my brief post, go directly to Vineet’s and comment. I grew up in an era when changing jobs more than once in your entire career was considered irresponsible. It was the unwritten “cradle to grave” employment rule.

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Nudge Theory Applications in Procurement

The Good Spending

Nudge Theory Nudge theory , developed by Richard Thaler and Cass Sunstein, subtly guides individuals towards better decisions without restricting their choices. It leverages behavioral science to predict behavior by altering the environment or context in which decisions are made. It logically derives from the Prospect Theory we discussed earlier. Nudges are small interventions or environmental changes that steer people towards desired behaviors without restricting their freedom of choice.

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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

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.

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FAA Probes Suspect Titanium Supply Used in Airbus, Boeing Jets

Supply Chain Brain

Boeing said in a statement that it’s removing any affected parts on airplanes prior to delivery and that its in-service fleet can continue to fly safely.

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Procurement 2024 BIG Predictions (Part 3): Fraud Prevention

CPO Rising

[Editor’s Note: Ardent Partners recently published its Procurement-themed report, “Procurement 2024: BIG Trends and Predictions.” Over the next few weeks, this site will feature articles highlighting the key discussion points from the report. Chief Procurement Officers and their teams head into 2024 with a continued lack of clarity and a need for caution.