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Understanding RFP, RFQ, and RFI: A Comprehensive Guide

ProcurePort

In the dynamic landscape of business and procurement, acronyms like RFP, RFQ, and RFI are commonplace. These terms, standing for Request for Proposal, Request for Quotation, and Request for Information, respectively, play pivotal roles in the procurement process. If you find yourself navigating these waters for the first time or looking to deepen your understanding, […] The post Understanding RFP, RFQ, and RFI: A Comprehensive Guide appeared first on ProcurePort Blog.

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Walmart adding parcel stations for faster delivery, greater density

Supply Chain Dive

The retailer plans to have more than 40 stations, described as mini post offices, in its stores by the end of 2023.

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Climate Activists Call for Cleaner EV Supply Chains During LA Auto Show

Supply Chain Brain

Demonstrators from Mighty Earth and Youth Climate Strike LA dressed in red “Squid Game” suits and staged a “die-in” at the LA Auto Show November 18.

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S&P turns negative on Clorox after cyberattack causes shortages

Supply Chain Dive

As the CPG company recovers from significant operational disruptions, analysts warned rebuilding inventory and distribution could be a lengthy process.

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Load Optimization: A Sustainable Way To Reduce Transportation Costs

Discover strategies to optimize load building and achieve significant transportation cost savings. Plus, learn how load optimization can help reduce CO 2 emissions and align with climate regulations and consumer expectations. Finally, discover best practices for sustainable load optimization.

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Using Machine Learning to Smartly Stock Grocery Stores

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

Professor Kevin Shang of Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business has developed a machine-learning solution to allow grocers to stock optimal amounts of perishable food in their supply chains.

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Explosion at Niagara Falls Bridge ‘Very Serious,’ Trudeau Says

Supply Chain Brain

The White House is closely monitoring the situation, and law enforcement is on the scene and investigating, an administration official said.

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Procurement leaders are prioritizing ESG, but gathering data is ‘increasingly painstaking’: report

Supply Chain Dive

Along with informational challenges, buyers said that they have difficulty finding sustainable suppliers, according to a recent survey released by Amazon.

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Binance Founder Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering Violations

Supply Chain Brain

As part of Zhao’s guilty plea, he agreed to pay a $50 million fine and announced he would be stepping away from his role as the company’s CEO.

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Procurement News — November 22, 2023

CPO Rising

Welcome to Procurement News, part of our ongoing aggregate news series covering recent supply management headlines and trends pertinent to Chief Procurement Officers and other procurement leaders. Contact us with your news story here.

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Permutable AI Ranks Companies with Best and Worst Deforestation Practices

Supply Chain Brain

Nestlé ended up with the highest score on Permutable AI’s list while JBS registered the lowest ranking on the list with a score of -151.

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Autonomous AI Agents Are the Future of Procurement and Supply Chain Operations

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.

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The advantages and disadvantages of ERP systems

IBM Supply Chain Blog

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions offer organizations a one-stop-shop for managing daily operations. The business management software has gained popularity in the business world as organizations try to keep up with the changing landscape. As with most business solutions, there are advantages and disadvantages of ERP systems to consider. It’s important to understand how enterprise resource planning can work for an organization and its capabilities at a granular level.

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CargoNet Warns of Extremely High Theft Activity During Thanksgiving

Supply Chain Brain

Between October 1, 2023 and November 11, 2023, the average number of recorded theft reports increased to 66 reports per week.

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Winning the cloud game: Phoning the right friend to answer the cloud optimization question

IBM Supply Chain Blog

Cloud optimization is essential as organizations look to accelerate business outcomes and unlock the value of their data. At its core, cloud optimization is the process of correctly selecting and assigning the right resources to a workload or application. But cloud optimization is also a lifecycle process that balances performance, compliance and cost to achieve efficiency.

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‘No Sign’ of Terrorism Seen in Car Blast at U.S.-Canada Border

Supply Chain Brain

Rainbow Bridge, which bans commercial traffic and mainly serves tourists, remains closed indefinitely.

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Freight Procurement Simplified: Bids from Hours to Minutes

Speaker: Eric Berdinis, Ran Sun, & Chris Chmielewski

Procuring freight can be cumbersome, time-consuming, and error-prone. If you’re frustrated with the complex and manual processes for obtaining bids for your contract and spot freight, you’re not alone. In today’s fast-moving supply chain environment, optimizing these processes is critical to staying competitive and cutting costs. Join this exclusive webinar with experts from Uber Freight to learn how the latest digital tools and automation can transform your freight procurement strategy by strea

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Washington Macy’s Workers Planning Black Friday Strike

Supply Chain Brain

400 Macy’s employees working in the state of Washington are planning strike actions Black Friday after 96% of workers voted in favor of striking back in October 2023.

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