Insource or outsource fulfillment? Companies weigh cost vs. control
Supply Chain Dive
JUNE 14, 2024
Business size, growth trajectory, distribution costs and customer service needs are among the top factors to consider, experts say.
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Transform Your Supply Chain: The SCMDOJO Training Track
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3 Tips for Successful Logistics Outsourcing
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 14, 2024
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.
Canadian border agents to decide on new labor deal by July 4
Supply Chain Dive
JUNE 14, 2024
Starting June 20, union members will vote on a tentative four-year agreement that forestalled a potential strike.
Load Optimization: A Sustainable Way To Reduce Transportation Costs
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Revolutionizing Smart Manufacturing: Hitachi's Success with SOLOCHAIN WMS/MES
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 14, 2024
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.
Kohl’s introduces Return Drop service to stores nationwide
Supply Chain Dive
JUNE 14, 2024
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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What are “moonshine” performance evaluations?
Procurement Insights
JUNE 14, 2024
EDITOR’S NOTE: Today’s post is inspired by a LinkedIn post by Vineet Khanna , the Former Global Head of Supply Chain at Nestlé. 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.
Diversifying country of origin is key for vanilla, suppliers say
Supply Chain Dive
JUNE 14, 2024
While the flavoring's supply constraints are not expected to last long, growers warn of a potential cost problem.
It's Time To Better Educate The Supply Chain
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 14, 2024
Supply chain and procurement leaders often find themselves pressured by cost reduction, ever-changing legislation and the transitory talent market.
Nudge Theory Applications in Procurement
The Good Spending
JUNE 14, 2024
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.
Autonomous AI Agents Are the Future of Procurement and Supply Chain Operations
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As early as next year, procurement and supply chain operations will begin to adopt AI agents, often called “agentic AI,” to work alongside employees to make and execute decisions with precision across procurement and even the most complex global supply chains. Unlike LLM-based generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, these AI agents do not require prompts from humans.
FAA Probes Suspect Titanium Supply Used in Airbus, Boeing Jets
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 14, 2024
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.
Procurement 2024 BIG Predictions (Part 3): Fraud Prevention
CPO Rising
JUNE 14, 2024
[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.
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