Supply Chain Dive

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The logistics provider plans to lay off more than 260 employees, starting Dec. 31.

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Positive Purchasing

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Written by Jonathan O’Brien , leading procurement expert and CEO of Positive Purchasing Ltd. Jonathan and his team work with global blue-chip organizations to help transform their procurement capability. With Chat GPT almost becoming mainstream now, tech development is moving so fast it could give you a nosebleed. Not to be outdone, here at Positive Purchasing, we have released Capella, a new world-leading digital tool to guide users to the optimum category strategy – so I thought it would

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Supply Chain Dive

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Convoy’s network of more than 80,000 carriers will help Flexport build out its nascent trucking services, CEO Ryan Petersen said.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Earlier this year, authorities cut the number of ships passing through the canal for the first time ever.

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Modern go-to-market teams know it takes more than one email to break through the noise. Multiple touchpoints means more ways to get your pitch right — and, potentially, more ways to be wrong. The good news? Once you know how to write compelling, one-off emails to entice prospective customers, you can easily do the same across a short sequence of emails.

Supply Chain Dive

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The offering will lower handling costs for larger retail customers as the company looks to grow "ahead of the market," CEO Carol Tomé said.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Richard Thompson, international director of supply chain and logistics solutions with JLL, reviews the major changes that are occurring in supply chain network strategy in the post-COVID era.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Vendors that provide flexibility and the easiest connectivity options will be the ones that come out on top over the single-minded, rigid vendors.

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Supply Chain Dive

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The company is trying to increase its deliveries-per-stop ratio from 1.28 to 1.4, leaning on technologies like machine learning to do so, an executive said.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Ultimately, mesh networks can handle fluctuations in supply and demand, optimize routes, and create transparency and accountability in the supply chain.

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Supply Chain Dive

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Cargo volumes growth at Jaxport came from the addition of two new services and an upsize in vessel in one service, a spokesperson said.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Your supply chain is predictably unpredictable, especially when it comes to integration. As your trading partner’s expectations continue to rise, and more applications are added to your technology stack, it’s imperative to identify integration gaps within core revenue processes such as load tender-to-invoice or order-to-cash.

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SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

As regulations around reporting Scope 3 supply chain emissions ramp up, questions on whether it is possible to accurately measure them, and whether it will even change behavior, have emerged.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Workers at U.S. plants operated by Toyota are not unionized. But UAW President Shawn Fain has vowed to expand his union’s reach beyond the Detroit three by 2028.

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Spend Matters

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis provides an overview of CobbleStone Software and its sourcing, contract lifecycle management (CLM) and e-procurement solution. CobbleStone is best known for its end-to-end CLM for legal, procurement, sales and risk teams. Its AI system, VIDSOM®, is present throughout its modules. CobbleStone is a no-code solution that over 1,000 companies have chosen in its 25+ years.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The company has requested a bailout from the state of about 100 billion rand ($5.3 billion) over the next two years.

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SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Global supply chain and manufacturing solutions provider Jabil has acquired procurement firm ProcureAbility for an undisclosed sum.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The Institute is set to lead the U.S. government’s efforts on AI safety and trust, particularly for evaluating the most advanced AI models.

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Procurement Freelancers

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The field of procurement is evolving at a fast pace as we approach the new… The post Top Trends in Procurement Services Likely to Become Popular in 2024 first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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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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NOVEMBER 1, 2023

EPISODE 139 Speaking the Language of Non-Verbal Communication with Laura Scarfe By Kelly Barner | November 1, 2023 As human beings, being able to read and use non-verbal cues can determine the outcome of a situation, keeping us safe or strengthening the bonds we build with those around us. For procurement professionals in particular, being aware of non-verbal communication is absolutely essential, especially in situations of high intensity or where first impressions make the difference in measur

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SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Last month, I had the pleasure of attending the NextGen Supply Chain Awards in Chicago. It was my first time attending the conference, which was in its fifth year, and I came away impressed with both the content and the quality of professionals I met in Chicago.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

In recent times, the role of Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) has shifted towards actively competing for the most skilled professionals to staff their procurement teams. This trend has gained momentum, with CPOs exploring innovative strategies to secure the best talent. To keep up with the changing dynamics of talent acquisition in procurement, it’s essential to remain informed about the latest developments.

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SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Manufacturing output again contracted in October, according to the new edition of the Manufacturing Report on Business issued by the Institute for Supply Management.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

  Last week on episode two of our mini-series with WiseTech Global , we dove deep into the world of customs and compliance, shedding light on the complexities and intricacies of international regulations. And, as we explored all of those topics, one thing became abundantly clear – there are inherent risks lurking in the shadows. So, today in episode three, we are continuing that exploration by asking a big question: How should we approach and manage these risks, not just within the compliance

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SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Freight shipment volumes and spend declined again in the second quarter according to new data released by U.S. Bank.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

As Yellow’s business disperses across a range of operators, other LTL carriers are holding the line on freight rates.

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CPO Rising

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

[Publisher’s Note: It goes without saying that we’re excited to make today’s announcement. I have known Magnus for more than a decade, first as the lead analyst at rival firm, Gartner, and more recently as a customer at several solution providers.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

While the overall economy continues to grow, U.S. Bank said, the truck freight economy is still impacted by many factors, including consumer spending on experiences over tangible goods.

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