All Things Supply Chain
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
In the world of global trade and logistics, cargo ships are the unsung heroes that transport goods across the oceans, linking manufacturers, suppliers, and consumers worldwide.
Supply Chain Dive
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
The holiday season is critical, but it doesn’t have to be chaotic and stressful. The right strategies can help you stay ahead of the curve so your business can take on holiday pressure with renewed confidence.
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Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Jagadish Turimella, chief operating officer and co-founder of GEP, offers some best practices that companies can adopt for ensuring that their supply chains are prioritizing sustainability.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Kubernetes , the world’s most popular open-source container orchestration platform , is considered a major milestone in the history of cloud-native technologies. Developed internally at Google and released to the public in 2014, Kubernetes has enabled organizations to move away from traditional IT infrastructure and toward the automation of operational tasks tied to the deployment, scaling and managing of containerized applications (or microservices ).
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Spend Matters
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
In the previous parts of our series, we covered AI in detail, highlighting its evolution over time and the different levels of AI. We also covered the state of AI adoption in business and procurement. However, we didn’t address the elephant in the room: generative AI. Generative AI has captured the attention of many people because of the broad use cases that it can cover (anyone can relate to a tangible use case, which is very different from other past technologies such as blockchain) and of its
Supply Chain Dive
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Logistics management has entered a new era, marked by the demand for rapid shipping, optimized value chains and real-time adaptability to supply chain disruptions.
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Supply Chain Dive
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Construction is booming, but it may not be enough to meet rapidly rising demand for warehouse space.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Modern supply chain SLAs require a modern approach to automation, customers no longer have the patience for delivery delays, and finance departments are getting less tolerant of supply-chain slowdowns. What’s the answer? Optimize your supply-chain operations with AI.
Supply Chain Dive
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
The vouchers to acquire Class 8 drayage trucks come ahead of emissions rules for new trucks in California.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
In addition to Asia-based automakers such as Honda and Toyota, electric-vehicle leader Tesla is also a potential target for a UAW organizing campaign.
Advertiser: GEP
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.
Supply Chain Dive
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
The aircraft manufacturer has moved production in-house and managed issues before they reach the assembly line, helping grow its deliveries this quarter by six units.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Customers’ expectations for delivery are always moving toward freer and faster, and for retailers, it can feel like the goalposts are constantly moving. Crowd-sourced delivery can help.
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
The influence of the New Customer is significant, with their preferences and values having the power to redirect supply chain priorities. Supply chains need to adapt.
Supply Chain Dive
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Nonprofit Better Cotton's goal is to help fashion and textile brands improve traceability within the material's supply chains.
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
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Attendees develop a new paradigm for Future-proofing Supply Chains: Diversification, Decarbonisation, Digitalisation
IBM Supply Chain Blog
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Over the last decade, solid-state drives (SSDs) have become the top choice for many compute environments because of their better read/write speeds and lack of moving parts when compared to hard disk drives (HDDs). However, with many options to choose from, finding the right fit for your needs can be challenging. In this post, we’re going to look at one of the most widely used types of SSD, the M.2, and the most popular (and fastest) protocol available for connecting SSDs to motherboards, n
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Low-code platforms emerge as indispensable allies for supply chain teams in the quest for heightened efficiency and effectiveness.
Una
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
How to Negotiate in a Power Imbalance Strategies you can use to negotiate in a power imbalance and level the playing field in a way that leads to win-win outcomes for everyone involved. By Hugo Britt | November 16, 2023 Search Search Negotiating with larger suppliers when you’re a smaller business can sometimes feel like going into a battle with a toothpick against a tank.
Speaker: Shalini Dinesh
Effective cross-functional collaboration and communication heavily influence product launch success. Research shows that as many as 70% of product launches fail due to inadequate coordination among stakeholders, including supply chain, product management, legal, marketing, and change control teams (Gartner, 2022). The 2023 Supply Chain Insights Report highlights that 60% of supply chain disruptions are caused by poor communication and misalignment among cross-functional teams.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
The project would help Exxon mitigate losses from the expected reduction in gasoline and diesel demand over the coming decades.
Negotiations Ninja
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
A question that we’ve been asking and dissecting a lot lately is, “Why won’t people just ask?” The answer is different for numerous reasons, but a lot of it stems from inner conflict. It’s something J. Paul Nadeau addresses in his book, “Dammit, Just Ask!
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
The U.S. Treasury recently imposed its first sanctions on companies accused of violating an oil price cap.
Skill Dynamics
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Incorporating a robust corporate training program into your business is a highly effective means to upskill your current employees, attract new talent, and foster a strong company culture. However, it can be challenging to build an eLearning program from the ground up as doing this to a high standard requires significant stakeholder buy-in across your organization.
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Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
The company delivered more than a quarter of first-class post late, with only 74% arriving on time in the 2022-23 financial year, far below its statutory target of 93%.
Procurement Freelancers
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Supply chain consulting is now widely considered to be one of the most important aspects…
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Get ready for a groundbreaking convergence of innovation at the Smart Delivery Expo, set to take place on March 21-22, 2024, at the Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre (BITEC)
Procurement Insights
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
@e.ajredini Kids Jokingly Hit Each Other With Trash Can’s Lid by Stepping on It’s Pedal – 1069518 ♬ Originalton – Emri Ajredini The above video was inspired by a LinkedIn post by Michael Lamoureux and the comments below. COMMENT 1: Excellent points all the way around, Michael Lamoureux , Robert Meza , and Marc Stickdorn ! Here is an excerpt from a recent post titled “Are you chasing solutions or solving problems?
Advertiser: GEP
Financial institutions must navigate a complex web of policies, procedures and regulations to ensure compliance and manage risk. When Hellenic Bank, a leading retail lender in Cyprus, set out to transform its procurement operations, it needed more than just software deployment. It required a partner that would help embed its intricate buying processes — with all its validations, risk assessments and tiered approvals — into a unified system.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Prepare to embark on a journey of innovation and exploration at the Cold Chain Exhibition 2024, set to take place on July 10-12, 2024, at the Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre (BITEC).
CPO Rising
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
A question that keeps coming up in the procurement world is: What is the better technology strategy, investing in a broader suite (think source-to-pay) or a collection of specialist providers? This article is the first in a series examining the key considerations to make the best technology choices for your procurement organization.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, legacy applications often stand as barriers to progress. These existing systems, characterized by outdated technology and architecture can hinder an organization’s ability to keep up with changing business needs and pose significant security and operational risks. Staying competitive is essential in today’s fast-paced business industry—this is where legacy application modernization comes into play.
Speaker: Paul Heller
Most innovation work proceeds independently from company strategy. As a result, the products that arrive in the market are not well aligned with the company’s goals. This challenge is particularly significant in organizations with transformation-oriented strategies, where innovation must directly support growth, scalability, and strategic pivots. In this session, we will discuss why innovation in large companies is so often not aligned with the company’s strategy and what innovation leaders, pro
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