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Celebrate International Women’s Day

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It’s time to celebrate! International Women’s Day is a wonderful occasion to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women worldwide, while also advocating for gender equality. It’s a day to honour the contributions of women in every sphere of life and to recognize the progress that has been made, while also acknowledging the work that still needs to be done to achieve full gender parity.

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Supply chain, manufacturing and procurement ‘a very big focus’ for cost-cutting CFOs

Supply Chain Dive

Executives' 2024 priorities make sense given geopolitical tensions and the rising costs of raw materials and other inputs, said Boston Consulting Group's Paul Goydan.

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U.S. Takes Action on Cybersecurity Threat to Maritime Infrastructure

Supply Chain Brain

The administration announced a U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Security Directive on cyber risk management actions for ship-to-shore cranes manufactured by the People’s Republic of China.

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Boosting Efficiency: Top 5 Inventory Optimization Strategies

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In the world of business, managing inventory efficiently can make all the difference between success and struggle. Whether you’re a small startup or a large enterprise, optimizing your inventory is crucial for staying competitive and profitable. In this blog, we’ll explore some key inventory optimization strategies that can benefit businesses of all sizes and industries.

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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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5G use cases that are transforming the world

IBM Supply Chain Blog

In the tech world and beyond, new 5G applications are being discovered every day. From driverless cars to smarter cities, farms, and even shopping experiences, the latest standard in wireless networks is poised to transform the way we interact with information, devices and each other. What better time to take a closer look at how humans are putting 5G to use to transform their world.

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What are Distribution Channels: Maximize Your Reach and Revenue

SCMDOJO

Are you struggling to reach your target audience and maximize your revenue? It’s time to unlock the power of distribution channels. Distribution channels are the key to expanding your reach and boosting your bottom line. By effectively leveraging these channels, you can tap into new markets, connect with potential customers, and accelerate your growth.

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How PetSmart uses FLOW data to manage its supply chain

Supply Chain Dive

The retailer’s chief supply chain officer said the federal data platform is helping it avoid reactionary decisions and predict delays.

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6 ecommerce trends to watch

IBM Supply Chain Blog

As the ecommerce market grows exponentially, six trends projected to heavily impact the global market are artificial intelligence (AI), augmented reality, live commerce, online-to-offline ecommerce, social commerce and voice assistants. Generative AI opens up greater opportunities for value-creating personalization, dynamic pricing, user-friendly chatbots , voice assistants, virtual assistants, and improved customer search.

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Walmart adds early morning delivery option

Supply Chain Dive

As operational competition with Target and Amazon heats up, the big-box retailer is expanding on-demand delivery to start at 6 a.m.

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No silver bullet: Closing the gender gap in the era of generative AI

IBM Supply Chain Blog

The gender representation gap didn’t happen overnight. There was no single event that created the current inequity. So, it’s reasonable to say that there won’t be a singular solution, either. There’s no silver bullet. It’s a puzzle, and we need all the pieces to come together for women to be equals in the workplace—and in leveraging the potential of generative AI.

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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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American Eagle has ‘refocused’ logistics arm amid third-party business woes

Supply Chain Dive

The retailer faced $98.3 million in impairment and restructuring charges from Quiet Platforms in Q4 as it adjusted to reduced e-commerce fulfillment demand.

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Shattering Ceilings on International Women’s Day: Influence and Negotiation Strategies for Women

Shapiro Negotiations Institute

Let’s take a second to acknowledge International Women’s Day and celebrate work cultures that not only welcome women but embrace all they bring to the table. With women still underrepresented in the boardroom, the gender pay gap still prevalent, and that ever-present glass ceiling still looming large, now is the time to amplify our efforts.

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Inspiring Inclusion: The Transformative Role of Women in Procurement

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Resources / Blog / Inspiring Inclusion: The Transformative Role of Women in Procurement Inspiring Inclusion: The Transformative Role of Women in Procurement As we celebrate International Women’s Month 2024 , the spotlight shines on the progress toward equality and the continued journey for inclusive growth within the professional sphere. This year’s theme, Inspire Inclusion , resonates profoundly across various industries, with procurement emerging as a beacon for positive change.

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CPO Rising Listicle: Five Key Reasons for CPOs to Develop an ESG Program

CPO Rising

Fridays (in 2024) means that it’s time for another CPO Rising Listicle. Each list will include a variety of procurement tips, trends, insights, research, lists, strategies, and/or recommendations designed to help procurement teams improve operations. We’ll also include a summary graphic for you to share with your team.

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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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JAGGAER Celebrates International Women’s Day 2024: Embracing Inclusivity and Its Value

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JAGGAER's latest news on procurement & sourcing. Read now: JAGGAER Celebrates International Women’s Day 2024: Embracing Inclusivity and Its Value.

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Renewable energy trends and developments powering a cleaner future

IBM Supply Chain Blog

In a warming world, the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy is heating up. Global capacity for renewable power generation is expanding more quickly than at any time in the last thirty years, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). The agency predicts that by 2025, renewable energy will surpass coal to become the world’s top source of electricity.

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Supply & Demand Chain Executive Names Arkestro’s Edmund Zagorin, Rob DeSantis as Recipients of 2024 Pros to Know Awards

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Press Releases / Supply & Demand Chain Executive Names Arkestro’s Edmund Zagorin, Rob DeSantis as Recipients of 2024 Pros to Know Awards Supply & Demand Chain Executive Names Arkestro’s Edmund Zagorin, Rob DeSantis as Recipients of 2024 Pros to Know Awards Supply & Demand Chain Executive Names Arkestro’s Edmund Zagorin, Rob DeSantis as Recipients of 2024 Pros to Know Awards SAN FRANCISCO, CA, March 8, 2024 – Supply & Demand Chain Executive , the only publication covering the en

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Danone: What do these four posts have in common?

Procurement Insights

The challenge with global enterprises – does anyone use the word conglomerate anymore – is that you may be inclined to only see “the whole” and overlook the intricacies of the parts that make it what it is. In the 1990s, the Government of Canada’s Scientific Research and Experimental Development Program (SR&ED) funded my research into my theory of “strand commonality.” The theory is pretty straightforward and is based on the belief that seemingly dis

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How To Align Product Management And Supply Chain Operations For Successful Product Launches

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.

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Political Headwinds Not Enough to Trump Company DEI Goals

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

Gartner’s annual DEI survey finds that companies continue to invest in programs as it leads to better employee attraction, retention and overall wellness.

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