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Supply Chains as Business in Action

Art of Procurement

We know supply chains are complex, but to truly understand how complex they are, and how they reached this point, The post Supply Chains as Business in Action appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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ILA port strike ends through tentative deal

Supply Chain Dive

The agreement, which extends the parties’ master agreement, comes three days after a strike commenced at East and Gulf Coast ports.

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Electrification Is Coming for the Supply Chain — But Not Where You Think

Supply Chain Brain

El ectrifying heavy trucks seems like an obvious step to take. But even with incentives, the current state of technology isn’t ready for deployment at large scale.

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Essential Supply Chain Skills Every Student Should Learn for a Successful Career

SCMDOJO

In this highly competitive job market, more is needed for students to learn the supply chain theory simply. Due to the quick movement and fast reaction of global logistics, the new generation entering the supply chain industry must learn and master some vital technical and soft skills. Supply chain management begins with products being distributed to raw materials and manufacturing and ends with the finished products moving to customers.

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Load Optimization: A Sustainable Way To Reduce Transportation Costs

Discover strategies to optimize load building and achieve significant transportation cost savings. Plus, learn how load optimization can help reduce CO 2 emissions and align with climate regulations and consumer expectations. Finally, discover best practices for sustainable load optimization.

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Being prepared for third-party risk events – Think big, start small, grow fast

Spend Matters

The appetite for third-party risk management (TPRM) within procurement and the supply chain is keener than ever before — risks are more numerous and complex in what is an increasingly fast-paced and global business environment. (Read our analysis: Risk is complex — The different types and sources of risk.) From chip shortages to geopolitical tensions and pandemics to canal blockages, recent years have highlighted the ever-present vulnerability of global supply chains.

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Whataburger recruits new chief supply chain officer

Supply Chain Dive

Todd Huetinck previously led the purchasing and distribution departments for CKE Restaurants, the parent company of Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s.

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McCormick believes it’s ‘broadly covered’ from ILA strike risks

Supply Chain Dive

The spice and seasonings giant says it worked on mitigation plans with domestic suppliers ahead of the work stoppage.

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Podcast | Automating the Warehouse: Best (and Worst) Practices

Supply Chain Brain

Automation promises to bring huge rewards to the modern-day warehouse. But doing it right is no simple task.

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ProcureTech Can’t Fix This!!!!

Procurement Insights

EDITOR’S NOTE: Here are excerpts from an energized discussion stream on LinkedIn originating with a comment by Dr. Thierry Fausten. You can still join the ongoing discussion through the following link. Jon W. Hansen, I think there are so many factors for a project failure, and leadership can be one. Missing product fit is another and probably more prevalent issue.

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Unlocking Routing Efficiency - A Customer Success Story - Pepin and Descartes

Supply Chain Brain

Join us for an exclusive web seminar where we explore how Pepin Distributing, a leading beverage distributor in Tampa, FL, transformed its operations with the help of Descartes.

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Autonomous AI Agents Are the Future of Procurement and Supply Chain Operations

As early as next year, procurement and supply chain operations will begin to adopt AI agents, often called “agentic AI,” to work alongside employees to make and execute decisions with precision across procurement and even the most complex global supply chains. Unlike LLM-based generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, these AI agents do not require prompts from humans.

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Spend Matters Lists Arkestro as Top Sourcing Tech Solution in the Fall 2024 SolutionMap Insider Release

Arkestro

Press Releases / Spend Matters Lists Arkestro as Top Sourcing Tech Solution in the Fall 2024 SolutionMap Insider Release Spend Matters Lists Arkestro as Top Sourcing Tech Solution in the Fall 2024 SolutionMap Insider Release Arkestro Predictive Procurement Orchestration AI platform is one of 93 procurement technology vendors recognized. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, October 3, 2024 – Arkestro , the leader in Predictive Procurement Orchestration (PPO), was listed as a Top Sourcing Tech vendor in Spend Matte

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NTSB Chair Blasts FAA Over Response to Boeing 737 Rudder Issue

Supply Chain Brain

Faulty parts that could cause the 737’s rudder control system to jam may be in use by at least 40 non-U.S. carriers.

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Spend Matters Lists Arkestro as Top Sourcing Tech Solution in the Fall 2024 SolutionMap Insider Release

Arkestro

Press Releases / Spend Matters Lists Arkestro as Top Sourcing Tech Solution in the Fall 2024 SolutionMap Insider Release Spend Matters Lists Arkestro as Top Sourcing Tech Solution in the Fall 2024 SolutionMap Insider Release Arkestro Predictive Procurement Orchestration AI platform is one of 93 procurement technology vendors recognized. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, October 3, 2024 – Arkestro , the leader in Predictive Procurement Orchestration (PPO), was listed as a Top Sourcing Tech vendor in Spend Matte

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EU Holds Final Vote on Tariffs for Chinese EVs

Supply Chain Brain

The proposed levies range between 7.8% on imported Teslas made in China to as much as 45% for some Chinese automakers.

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Freight Procurement Simplified: Bids from Hours to Minutes

Speaker: Eric Berdinis, Ran Sun, & Chris Chmielewski

Procuring freight can be cumbersome, time-consuming, and error-prone. If you’re frustrated with the complex and manual processes for obtaining bids for your contract and spot freight, you’re not alone. In today’s fast-moving supply chain environment, optimizing these processes is critical to staying competitive and cutting costs. Join this exclusive webinar with experts from Uber Freight to learn how the latest digital tools and automation can transform your freight procurement strategy by strea

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What % of CPOs are overwhelmed and looking for a “silver bullet” ProcureTech solution?

Procurement Insights

“ A significant number of Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) report feeling overwhelmed by the increasing complexity and demands of their roles. Surveys from organizations like Deloitte and The Hackett Group show that more than 50% of CPOs express feelings of stress or being overwhelmed due to challenges such as Digital Transformation, Supply Chain Disruptions, Cost Management, and Savings Targets, and Talent Management.” (Source: ChatGPT) The reality is that too many top executives o

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NEW WEBINAR: The 2024 State of ePayables: Money Never Sleeps

CPO Rising

Join Ardent Partners and Medius on October 8th (2 PM ET) for a discussion on The 2024 State of ePayables: Money Never Sleeps. Are you struggling to keep up with the… The post NEW WEBINAR: The 2024 State of ePayables: Money Never Sleeps appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.

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The Hackett Group 2024 CPO Agenda

Jaggaer

A Response (Part 1) The annual CPO Agenda from the Hackett Group always makes fascinating reading, as it reveals the changing priorities of the world’s procurement leaders. This year it reports that the top three priorities remain the same as in 2023, but the order has changed. Cost reduction is back in the top spot, as it was in 2021. Ensuring supply continuity moves down a place and combating inflationary pressures is at number three.

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ILA strike, Hurricane Helene threaten food supply chain

Supply Chain Dive

Industry experts warn the strike could uproot long-term stability for commodity markets.

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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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A Masterclass on Automotive Procurement: Trends, Tips, and Tactics to Get Ahead

Arkestro

Resources / Blog / A Masterclass on Automotive Procurement: Trends, Tips, and Tactics to Get Ahead A Masterclass on Automotive Procurement: Trends, Tips, and Tactics to Get Ahead Automotive procurement is rapidly changing. From an increasing regulatory landscape to new automotive innovations, it’s never been more important for procurement professionals to find new ways to reduce costs, eliminate inefficiencies, and stay updated on the latest industry trends.