Supply Chain Queen

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Sustainable supply chains are good for the planet and good for business. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell takes on this topic with Tim Harford, host of Cautionary Tales, and guest Sheri Hinish, IBM’s Global Sustainability Services Leader and Offering Leader for Sustainable Supply Chain, known as the “supply-chain queen.” They.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Two key technologies that have gained significant traction in recent years are 3D product imaging and artificial intelligence-based analytics.

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Supply Chain Queen

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The landscape of supply chain leadership is undergoing a profound transformation, with women increasingly taking the helm with influence in reshaping the industry’s future. In a recent enlightening discussion on Zero100’s podcast, three pioneering women in supply chain shared their experiences and visions for the future. Leadership That Breaks Boundaries The conversation brought together an.

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Supply Chain Dive

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The move is part of the company’s larger strategy to reclaim its position in off-price and closeout sourcing.

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Advertiser: GEP

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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Supply Chain Queen

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

In Episode 77, Dr. Yossi Sheffi, iconic thought leader and professor at MIT, innovator, and author of a new book ‘ The Magic Conveyor Belt’ chats with host Sheri Hinish about the future of supply chain including the people, exponential technology, and disruptive themes that will shape the future of the profession. This book offers.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The FTC argues Kroger’s $24.6bn takeover of Albertsons would narrow consumer choice and weaken quality of products.

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Supply Chain Dive

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

IT hiccups at packaging sites created a supply chain backup in the food and beverage giant’s vitamin, mineral and supplement unit.

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Supply Chain Queen

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Sustainable supply chains can address the key drivers of forest and biodiversity loss in the agriculture and forestry sectors, fueling biodiversity conservation and responsible sourcing of commodities like palm oil, soy, timber, and much more. Episode 71 introduces Gen Z for the Trees, a powerful youth movement aiming for net zero deforestation by 2030 using.

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Supply Chain Dive

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The reduction in business is intentional as the e-commerce giant delivers more of its own volume.

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Supply Chain Queen

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

In Episode 73, host Sheri Hinish delves into bestseller, "From Source to Sold” and offers an inside look at the real-world experiences and valuable lessons of supply chain experts, industry leaders, and disruptive innovators.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

While many network admins outsource the management of authoritative domain name system (DNS) infrastructure to a third party like IBM® NS1 Connect®, there is a sizable community of network operators who prefer to dig in and build something themselves. These do it yourself (DIY) authoritative DNS architectures can be cobbled together from various tools.

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Supply Chain Queen

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The decisions we make this decade are the most important in human history. You have to ask yourself: if our economic system actively destroys the biosphere and fails to meet many people's basic needs, what actually the point of it all?

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Supply Chain Dive

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The new facility provides double the space and is part of the company’s five-year growth plan.

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Supply Chain Queen

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Dr. Garry Copper, neuroscientist turned sustainability technologist and circularity advocate had a pivotal moment - that our field is one-noted and we need to build a reuse bridge to capture value left in materials to transition to a sustainable world, a fly-wheel of wealth for communities who have been left out in the linear economy.

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Advertiser: GEP

For years, you and your team have fought an uphill battle. Supply disruptions. Cost pressures. ESG compliance. You name it, and you’ve had to navigate it. In 2025, many challenges will persist, but procurement and supply chain teams have a powerful tool with rapidly advancing capabilities to tackle them — artificial intelligence (AI). The GEP Outlook 2025 report examines the disruptive transformation AI is driving in procurement and supply chains, alongside other key trends and the macroeconomic

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Supply Chain Dive

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The operational agreement between CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL and Evergreen has been extended until 2032.

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Supply Chain Queen

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

In this special International Women’s Day edition of Transform Talks, Sheri talks with Maria and looks back at some of the conversations she has had with the fantastic women we have had on the show in the past 12 months. For those of you that are interested in listening back to the full episodes, the.

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Una

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

EPISODE 154 The Sourcing Hero Gets a Sidekick with Kris Lance By Kelly Barner | February 28, 2024 “People who think they know everything are a great annoyance to those of us who do.” – Isaac Asimov After 3.5 years and over 150 episodes, it had to happen eventually: The Sourcing Hero now has a Sidekick. This sidekick may be a monthly newsletter, but it is no less ready to fight the good fight than Robin, Chewbaca, or Dr.

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Supply Chain Queen

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

In celebration of International Women’s Day, we're joined by a panel of senior leaders in supply chain who reflect on the challenges and opportunities of being women in our field: Sarah Bonnaud, the vice president of supply chain transformation for the Estée Lauder Companies, Jennifer Han, the chief product supply officer of nutrition for Unilever, Read more

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

In today’s ultra-competitive markets, it’s no longer enough to wait for buyers to show obvious signs of interest. Instead, sales teams must be proactive, identifying and acting on nuanced buyer behaviors — often before prospects are fully ready to make a purchase. In this eBook from ZoomInfo & Sell Better, learn 10 actionable ways to use these buyer signals to transform your sales strategy and close deals faster.

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Supply Chain Dive

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Automation, technology and data have helped the company retain workers and reduce turnover across its sites.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The self-evident questions are: Can’t you consolidate packages going to the same street on the same day? Do you really need a giant van to deliver a small box?

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SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

SAP’s Ethosa Thurma answers Supply Chain Management Review’s 6 Questions on ethical sourcing and procurement practices.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Eric Breen, director of enterprise sales with Kaleris, explains why, when it comes to digitizing logistics processes, it's essential to automate operations in the yard area of the warehouse.

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In this webinar, supply chain industry experts share insights and best practices for enhancing supply chain efficiency, resilience and adaptability. Watch the webinar to learn strategies to develop supply chain maturity and save on costs. Delve into the stages of supply chain maturity, from foundational management to advanced optimization and innovation.

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Procurement Insights

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

For me, nothing beats that first sip of hot coffee in the morning. It is one of the highlights of my day. But as you enjoy your caffeine boost, have you ever wondered where that satisfying, best part of waking up beverage originated and the often volatile nature of its trip through the global supply chain. Probably not because, after all, it is your time of day before you enter your world of daily living.

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Procurement Freelancers

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Navigating many contracts is hard. This is especially true for freelance procurement contract managers.

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Procurement Software

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

What are the major differences between running your procurement operations in ERP, S2P suites or a best-of-breed digital procurement tools ? For folks like me, who are deeply involved in the procurement tech space, the answer is clear. However, to anyone who’s just getting started on this topic, the terminology may be confusing. You may be aware that they’re different.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

In January, Macy’s announced plans to cut 2,350 jobs, or 3.5% of its workforce, calling for a “bold new chapter that concentrates more on luxury shopping.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

As prospects define their problem, search for solutions, and even change jobs, they are generating high-value signals that the best go-to-market teams can leverage to close more deals. This is where signal-based selling comes into play. ZoomInfo CEO Henry Schuck recently broke down specific ways to put four key buying signals into action with the experts from 30 Minutes to President’s Club.

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Una

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Don't Be a Dilbert Character in Procurement Don’t be a Dilbert! How to escape the traditional stereotype of procurement professionals and broaden the appeal of the function’s brand. By Hugo Britt | February 29, 2023 Search Search We love Dilbert, but Scott Adams, unfortunately, isn’t helping procurement’s mission to broaden its appeal! His comic strip regularly features employees arguing with bull-headed, uncaring, and officious procurement officers who represent the worst of the pro

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

An extensive questionnaire was sent to companies by U.S. Customs and Border Protection earlier in February, marking a widening effort to seek disclosure about provenance.

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Finale Inventory

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Business is thriving. You’re expanding product offerings, launching as a marketplace seller on Amazon, and might even try setting up a TikTok shop. It feels like the sky’s the limit. But as you get your listings ready for expansion, have you thought about how these avenues for growth also introduce complexity for your ecommerce operations – especially with inventory management?

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ContractSafe

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Getting started with a new CLM? Join us for a new webinar to prepare your processes for new technology, learn what to look for in a CLM and and how to sey yourself up for success when implementing.

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Speaker: Chris Townsend, VP of Product Marketing, Wellspring

Over the past decade, companies have embraced innovation with enthusiasm—Chief Innovation Officers have been hired, and in-house incubators, accelerators, and co-creation labs have been launched. CEOs have spoken with passion about “making everyone an innovator” and the need “to disrupt our own business.” But after years of experimentation, senior leaders are asking: Is this still just an experiment, or are we in it for the long haul?

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