Fri.Sep 20, 2024

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USPS reverses consolidation plans for 8 facilities

Supply Chain Dive

The agency will keep outgoing mail processing operations at plants in California, Florida and other states as part of its proposed transportation overhaul.

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KFC, Coca-Cola and GenAI Secret Recipes?

Procurement Insights

I have yet to see a demo of anyone’s procurement GenAI platform that has surprised me or led to some revolutionary breakthroughs that have left me in awe. Don’t get me wrong, in my quest to find the handful of solution providers who get it, a few have really impressed me because they understand agent-based modeling and their potential for revolutionizing our industry with effective simplicity (versus hype cycle marketing content and graphics that are more confusing than revealing to

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FedEx confident shippers will accept pricier holiday fees

Supply Chain Dive

Customers understand the shorter period between Black Friday and Christmas will pressure the carrier's network, Chief Customer Officer Brie Carere said.

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Role of Stock Turnover Calculation in Inventory Optimization

SCMDOJO

Does it ever come into your mind how companies efficiently convert inventories into sales? What is the Stock turnover? How do you calculate the stock turnover ratio? What is the formula for the stock turnover to analyze the stock data? How will the stock turnover ratio show the current stock counts and the need for stock up to fulfill demand/ forecasting to different businesses?

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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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Linehaul rates rise year over year amid challenging August

Supply Chain Dive

“However, year-over-year comparisons are little consolation for truckers looking for better pricing now,” DAT Chief of Analytics Ken Adamo said.

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CPO Rising Listicle: Four Pillars of Strategic Sourcing

CPO Rising

Ardent Partners believes that there are “four pillars” that should serve as the foundation for any strategic sourcing program. These are the primary sub-process areas that drive all sourcing activity… The post CPO Rising Listicle: Four Pillars of Strategic Sourcing appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.

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How Digital Thermo-Hygrometers Ensure Quality Control in the Supply Chain

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In today’s globalized world, supply chains play a crucial role in delivering products to consumers. These supply chains are complex, involving several stages of production, storage, and transportation. One of the most important aspects of managing a supply chain is maintaining the quality of goods as they move through the system. Ensuring the right conditions, such as temperature and humidity, is key to preserving the quality of sensitive products like food, pharmaceuticals, and electronics.

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