ILA-USMX’s automation divide halts negotiations again
Supply Chain Dive
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
The parties have been unable to come to an agreement on automation used at the ports as a Jan. 15 deadline approaches.
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‘Return on Relationships’ – the ROI of building supplier relationships and how to measure it
Spend Matters
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
The annual State of Flux global supplier relationship (SRM) management study made its appearance in London last week at the 2024 Supplier Management Summit in its 16th rendition, this time themed ‘Return on Relationships (RoR). The report once again delivers data-backed findings of the state of SRM across the globe and gives best practice models, guidance and suggestions stemming from those findings.
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The Power of Visualization in Freight Optimization and Resilience
Art of Procurement
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Anyone who spends their day working with data will tell you that data alone is never enough. It needs to. The post The Power of Visualization in Freight Optimization and Resilience appeared first on Art of Procurement.
Clorox prioritizes supplier decarbonization efforts
Supply Chain Dive
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
The cleaning product manufacturer is partnering with a carbon tracking service Manufacture 2030 to gain visibility into its vendors’ emission reduction plans.
From Rigid To Resilient: Why Enterprises Need Shopify's Modular Commerce Now
Speaker: Benjamin Woll
Enterprise commerce is at an inflection point. Rigid, monolithic platforms slow brands down, but a full replatforming is disruptive and costly. Shopify’s modular architecture offers a flexible, scalable alternative - allowing enterprise brands to modernize without ripping and replacing their entire stack. Learn how Shopify’s composable approach helps modernize commerce stacks while maintaining control over critical systems.
Port of Long Beach Smashes All-Time Record with October Surge
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Businesses are poised to continue bringing in larger volumes of goods through the end of the year, which is normally a quieter time for the ports.
GenAI and chatbots — The fallacy of ‘No UI is the new UI’ — Part 2
Spend Matters
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
As we explained in part 1, the “no UI is the new UI” concept is making a comeback because of the rise of generative AI (GenAI). GenAI has opened up new possibilities for providers to enhance their applications with new AI capabilities, one of which is chatbots. Chatbots are a way to move from graphical user interfaces (GUI) to conversational user interfaces (CUX).
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Boost Your Business with a Product Sourcing Agent
Procurement Freelancers
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
In today’s hyper-competitive market, businesses are under constant pressure to source high-quality items at the… The post Boost Your Business with a Product Sourcing Agent first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.
Global Inventory Trends and Challenges Shaping SMBs
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
To gain deeper insights into inventory management within this crucial sector, Netstock recently conducted a comprehensive inventory benchmark study focused on SMBs. The report based on the study’s findings highlights five emerging trends that emphasize the urgent need for SMBs to develop more robust inventory management strategies.
Enhancing Manufacturing Value Through Procurement
Jaggaer
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
In today’s dynamic market, procurement is far more than just a buying and purchasing center. Forward-thinking organizations have transformed the department into an untapped gold mine that creates value for the entire end-to-end manufacturing process—from design and sourcing to production and delivery. Our latest e-book, “ Is Manufacturing Missing Out On Procurement’s Value Add?
Employers Barred from Forcing Workers to Attend Anti-Union Meetings
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Large employers including Amazon, Starbucks, Trader Joe’s and REI have responded to increasing attempts to unionize by holding captive audience meetings.
GEP Spend Category Outlook Report 2025
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.
GenAI and chatbots — The fallacy of ‘No UI is the new UI’ — Part 1
Spend Matters
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
The phrase “no UI is the new UI” is a popular concept in user experience design. It suggests that the best user interfaces are often invisible or unobtrusive. Instead of relying on traditional visual elements like buttons, menus and text fields, these interfaces anticipate user needs and perform actions automatically or through subtle cues, creating a more seamless and intuitive experience.
AI Is About to Change Your DC Design Toolbox
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Artificial Intelligence (AI) helps us search and sort for information, write proposals and emails, and records meetings and converts into notes - but is it ready to help us design Distribution Centers and Warehouses?
As Trump rises again, so too might inflation
Supply Chain Dive
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
The president-elect’s promised tariff hikes could lead to “a modest stagflationary shock,” according to Wells Fargo economists.
How to Drive Customer Experience Back Into Your Supply Chain
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Customer experience, or CX, has become the focus of much corporate attention, but it’s still rare to see it directly related to supply chain operations in B2B commerce. It’s critical to keep the customer experience in mind throughout the lifecycle of a customer order transaction.
5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales
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.
Podcast | Supply Chain ‘Orchestration’: How AI Is Changing the Tune
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
When it comes to the concept of supply chain “orchestration,” artificial intelligence is the new conductor.
Business Coalition Opens Bidding for E-Fuel Shipping Services
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
The group consists of 40 companies, and was originally founded by e-commerce giant Amazon, outdoor recreation retailer Patagonia, and German coffee chain Tchibo.
Case Study: How Creativity, Inc. Slashed Its Parcel Spend
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
The high cost of parcel shipping presents a host of challenges for companies looking to cut down on overall supply chain expense. And Creativity, Inc., a mid-sized provider of a wide range of materials and supplies for quilt makers, is no exception.
Norfolk Southern Reaches Deal with Activist Investor Firm
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
The Cleveland-based investment firm had sought to remove then-CEO Alan Shaw early in 2024, moves before he was eventually ousted by the railroad.
GEP Outlook Report 2025
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
Why Procurement Needs a Change-Management Mindset
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
As life sciences companies progress rapidly through drug development and commercialization, the need for an adaptive procurement function becomes critical to managing suppliers, costs and risks.
Watch: How PITT OHIO Modernized Operations With a Real-Time AI Platform
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Less-than-truckload carrier PITT OHIO increases efficiency and reduces costs of its pickup, delivery and linehaul business by replacing outdated legacy systems with an AI-powered platform from Maven.
2024 US Election: A Republican White House Emerges. What’s Next for the Auto Industry?
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
In this special report, S&P Global Mobility looks at issues specific to the auto industry and how the election outcome will impact issues important to the auto industry.
Businesses Ramp Up Investments in Nearshoring, Split-Shoring
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
This comes as businesses have been faced with the possibility of new tariffs from the upcoming Trump administration in the U.S.
10 Ways to Leverage Buyer Signals and Drive Revenue
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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