Amazon to expand AWS Supply Chain capabilities
Supply Chain Dive
DECEMBER 5, 2023
The cloud application will gain four new features in 2024 to support upstream supply chain processes.
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Eight Keys to Vetting Suppliers for Success
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Many smaller manufacturers aren’t equipped with the resources necessary to hire supply chain specialists that solely focus on vetting suppliers.
Union Pacific plans Phoenix intermodal terminal to lure regional shippers
Supply Chain Dive
DECEMBER 5, 2023
The new service would provide a rail option that connects the Southwest U.S. to Southern California’s top ports.
Watch: Prioritizing Trucking Cybersecurity — Before It's Too Late
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Marli Hall, director of communications and member services with the National Motor Freight Traffic Association, explains how the cybersecurity threat to trucking can be addressed before an incident occurs.
How to Create Sales Email Sequences That Convert
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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.
Sam’s Club adds 2 more distribution centers to its 2024 lineup
Supply Chain Dive
DECEMBER 5, 2023
The St. Louis and Minneapolis facilities are building on the Walmart-owned retailer’s plan to advance its end-to-end supply chain capabilities.
Maintaining Cybersecurity in a Growing Digital Supply Chain
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Complex digital supply chains spanning multiple countries and continents offer invaluable flexibility and cost efficiencies, but also growing cybersecurity risks.
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Shipping CEOs at COP28 Announce Collaboration to Decarbonize Industry
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 5, 2023
An “unprecedented” collaboration between global shipping lines will focus on regulatory measures needed to create the right investment conditions for shipping’s green transition.
Allbirds adds Anaplan planning software to increase supply chain visibility
Supply Chain Dive
DECEMBER 5, 2023
The footwear company integrated the software as part of a plan to better optimize demand, inventory and supply planning, said COO Joe Vernachio.
Wind Power ‘Vital’ to the Decarbonization of Maritime Sector, COP 28 Told
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Using wind energy for ships would free up decarbonized energy sources for other industrial sectors, says the International Windship Association.
Analyst Eye on the AI tech race
Spend Matters
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Artificial intelligence (AI) has (unsurprisingly) become a bit of a buzzword in the procurement industry, causing Spend Matters to devote an entire page to the question of AI in procurement. The buzz over the general applications of generative AI (GenAI), however, threaten to obscure the other radical (albeit niche) changes that our analyst team has deemed worthy of highlighting among this year’s Future 5.
From Reactive to Resilient: Charting Your Supply Chain Maturity
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Learn strategies to develop supply chain maturity and save on costs. In this webinar, supply chain industry experts share insights and best practices for enhancing supply chain efficiency, resilience and adaptability. Delve into the stages of supply chain maturity, from foundational management to advanced optimization and innovation. Discover actionable first steps to boost your operations and reduce costs.
75% of Yellow Corp Properties Bought at Auction
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 5, 2023
The remaining Yellow Corp properties are expected to be sold for hundreds of millions of dollars over the coming months, said a person familiar with the process.
Retailers can tap into generative AI to enhance support for customers and employees
IBM Supply Chain Blog
DECEMBER 5, 2023
As the retail industry witnesses a shift towards a more digital, on-demand consumer base, AI is becoming the secret weapon for retailers to better understand and cater to this evolving consumer behavior. With the rise of highly personalized online shopping, direct-to-consumer models, and delivery services, generative AI can help retailers further unlock a host of benefits that can improve customer care, talent transformation and the performance of their applications.
Maersk Investing $500M in Southeast Asian Supply Chains
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 5, 2023
The company said that it hopes the investment can improve regional supply chain resilience, lower trade costs and bolster customer experiences.
Exclusive: DispatchTrack Survey Finds Economy, Rising Costs Worry Logistics Pros
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
DECEMBER 5, 2023
A new DispatchTrack survey finds logistics businesses remain concerned about an uncertain economy and rising operational costs in the last mile.
Foundational ABM Building Blocks
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
Account-based marketing (ABM) is a key strategy for driving sustainable growth. Today, many B2B companies use ABM teams or technologies to make sales. But getting a program off the ground successfully doesn’t have to be a daunting task. Watch this webinar with Rachael Foster, Director of Account-Based Experience at ZoomInfo, and Dan Dolph, Manager of Account-Based Experience at ZoomInfo.
Airbus Needs to Deliver 97 Jets in December to Meet 2023 Goal
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 5, 2023
The planemaker shipped 64 jets in November, it said December 5, bringing the tally to 623 for the first 11 months of 2023.
Episode 143: Increasing the Liquidity of the Supply Chain with Richard Gusmano
Una
DECEMBER 5, 2023
EPISODE 143 Increasing the Liquidity of the Supply Chain with Richard Gusmano By Kelly Barner | November 6, 2023 Entrepreneurs found businesses because they believe they have formulated the best new product or the most innovative way of providing a service. They are focused on their customers, value proposition, and their hope for the future. Unfortunately, there is one thing that – if left unmanaged – can bring all of their hopes and dreams to a sudden halt: cash flow.
BASF Buys into Offshore German Wind Farms to Reduce Carbon Footprint
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 5, 2023
BASF said that it will receive about half of the electricity produced at the sites, which will total the amount consumed by 1.6 million German homes.
Beyond basics: Six tips for an exceptional customer service strategy
IBM Supply Chain Blog
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Enhancing the customer experience through customer service is among the most important disciplines for any organization for one simple reason: without customers, organizations would fail overnight. Customer service, sometimes called customer care or customer support, relates to the activities organizations take to ensure their customers’ needs are being met.
The 2nd Generation of Innovation Management: A Survival Guide
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?
A Red Wagon, 2 Cent Glass Bottles, And The Evolution of Coca-Cola’s Circular Economy
Procurement Insights
DECEMBER 5, 2023
As a reminiscent aside, in the 1960s, I remember my friends and I taking a little red wagon around the neighborhood collecting glass bottles to return to the store at 2 cents apiece. we bought a lot of our candy this way while being part of an early circular economy – My Life At 9 Years Old The following is my comment regarding a recent post by Coca-Cola and the circular economy.
Why You Should Hire Older Individuals to Work In Procurement
Una
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Why You Should Hire Older Individuals to Work in Procurement Learn why it makes sense to hire older individuals to work in procurement and take advantage of their talent and experience. By Hugo Britt | December 5, 2023 Search Search In this article, we’ll cover why it makes sense to bring experienced, seasoned individuals into the world of procurement, regardless of the number of candles on their birthday cake.
How Did Bollinger Make The Transition To Manufacturing EV Commercial Trucks?
Procurement Insights
DECEMBER 5, 2023
“The B4 & B5 were created to address problems we saw in commercial trucking & last mile transport. Built from the ground up to be the solution to those issues, tackling sustainability, fleet transition & ultimately making the change to an EV fleet as seamless & efficient as possible.” – Bollinger (November 28th, 2023) This is an amazing example of resiliency and adaptability.
Energy Contract Management: Guide + 6 Challenges
ContractSafe
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Contract management is a critical backbone for energy companies. It supports the vast ecosystem spanning the production, distribution, and consumption of diverse energy sources like oil, gas, coal, renewables, and electricity.
AI in Sales: How AI is Transforming Go-to-Market
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
How will generative AI transform sales? It’s a question that promises to drive billions of dollars in revenue opportunities over the next five to 10 years. And if you’re not leveraging AI solutions in your go-to-market motions, you’re already behind. In this eBook, we’ll cover: How today’s top sales leaders are incorporating AI into their go-to-market motions.
Dispelling Myths and Unlocking Value in SaaS and Software Procurement
Art of Procurement
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Sourcing and purchasing software, especially SaaS products, can sometimes feel like an uphill battle for procurement. It’s not an “easy”. The post Dispelling Myths and Unlocking Value in SaaS and Software Procurement appeared first on Art of Procurement.
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