UPS, FedEx fuel surcharge hikes persist
Supply Chain Dive
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
The carriers both made adjustments to the fees in recent weeks, but a soft demand environment is giving shippers room to negotiate.
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U.S. East, Gulf Coast Dockworkers Inch Closer to October Strike
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
The ILA's wage scale committee has finalized its contract demands and has voiced its support for a strike if those demands aren't met.
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Patagonia to source alternative packaging materials
Supply Chain Dive
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
The retailer is collaborating with environmental nonprofit Canopy to develop paper products using agricultural waste and non-forest fibers.
U.S. Partners With India to Boost Semiconductor Supply Chain
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
India's role within the ITSI will start with a "comprehensive assessment" of the country's semiconductor industry, and what it needs for expansion efforts.
How Hellenic Bank Transformed Its Indirect Procurement Operations With GEP Software
Advertiser: GEP
Financial institutions must navigate a complex web of policies, procedures and regulations to ensure compliance and manage risk. When Hellenic Bank, a leading retail lender in Cyprus, set out to transform its procurement operations, it needed more than just software deployment. It required a partner that would help embed its intricate buying processes — with all its validations, risk assessments and tiered approvals — into a unified system.
Younger workers are needed to shore up shrinking labor force, EBRI says
Supply Chain Dive
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
The age of the labor force will play an important role in companies’ workforce development in coming years, the institute noted.
Patagonia Joins Initiative to Invest in Sustainable Packaging Materials
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Canopy's Pack4Good initiative calls on companies to reduce waste and avoid using packaging materials sourced from endangered forests.
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Norfolk Southern Probes Alleged Misconduct by CEO
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Shaw’s alleged behavior was inconsistent with company policy and its code of ethics, Norfolk Southern said.
Microsoft launches decarbonization team to slash supply chain emissions
Supply Chain Dive
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
The three appointees will help the company tackle scope 3 emissions generated by purchased goods and services.
Is Christmas Coming Early? Retailers and Consumers Seem to Be Making it So
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Consumer shipping habits may be echoing retailers’ more cautious inventory strategies.
Vital Farms adds chief supply chain officer role
Supply Chain Dive
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Joe Holland took helm of the newly created role on Sept. 1 and is responsible for the company’s logistics, production operations and food safety quality assurance.
How To Set Up Innovation So That It Aligns With And Enables Corporate Strategy
Speaker: Paul Heller
Most innovation work proceeds independently from company strategy. As a result, the products that arrive in the market are not well aligned with the company’s goals. This challenge is particularly significant in organizations with transformation-oriented strategies, where innovation must directly support growth, scalability, and strategic pivots. In this session, we will discuss why innovation in large companies is so often not aligned with the company’s strategy and what innovation leaders, pro
Supply Chain and Logistics Management Aren’t Ready for AI. They Need to Be.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Today, with the emergence of artificial intelligence, our predictive capabilities are transforming before our eyes, generating forward-thinking insights into the supply chain as never before.
Re-imagining warehousing innovation and resilience: Adapting to the digital age
Supply Chain Dive
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Let's challenge the notion that digital transformation is a one-size-fits-all solution.
Old PI Radio Broadcast Archives – The Lost Segments
Procurement Insights
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
On March 26, 2009, I aired the very first episode of my radio show on the Blog Talk Radio Network. Ten years later, after almost 900 episodes, I decided to end the show, and it is understandable why it is hard to remember all of the segments. However, it wasn’t until I was able to recover some of what I thought were the lost episodes of the series that I was reminded of some of the great guests and energized discussions on topics that have interestingly enough stood well against the test o
JAGGAER 2023 ESG Impact Report Highlights External Validation, Progress on Emissions Reduction and Employee Engagement
Jaggaer
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Emissions targets & progress verified by the Science Based Target initiative (“SBTi”) Research Triangle, NC, DATE, 2024: JAGGAER, a global leader in enterprise procurement and supplier collaboration, today released its third Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) Impact Report for 2023. JAGGAER helps its customers to manage and automate complex processes while enabling their highly resilient, accountable, and integrated supplier base.
The Current and Future Use of Gen-AI in Supply Chains
Advertiser: GEP
AI isn’t the future. It’s here, now. 30% of businesses have invested in AI. Another 57% will do it in the next 12 months*. From demand forecasting to inventory optimization, risk mitigation to sustainability — AI is set to transform everything. But here’s the secret: success will only come from strong human-AI collaboration, reveals this new new Economist Impact report.
Which Knowledge-Type Are You?
Procurement Insights
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
In his recent post , “Understanding Tacit Knowledge to Mitigate Risks in the AI Era,” Paul Baier discusses the following three types of knowledge that require greater understanding for people and organizations to succeed in the GenAI era: To grasp the implications of AI on business competitiveness, we must first understand three types of knowledge: Explicit Knowledge: Information that can be easily documented, shared, and applied, such as manuals, databases, or formalized processes.
425: Women In Supply Chain™, Josephine Coombe
Let's Talk Supply Chain
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
In today’s episode of Women In Supply Chain , I’m joined by seasoned supply chain leader and marketing and communications expert, Josephine Coombe. Throughout her nearly 30-year career, Josephine has held senior executive roles with companies such as Bullfrog Power, NRX, and Sitraka Software, guiding these brands across the whole marketing mix. Now, as Chief Commercial Officer for Europe at Nulogy, Josephine is responsible for the growth of the business’s brand and market presence in the UK an
What Makes a Business Hero?
Procurement Express
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Every entrepreneur has their own set of business heroes—individuals who inspire them, teach valuable lessons, and shape their approach to life and work. In the world of business, these heroes often come from unexpected places, providing insights that transcend traditional success stories. This article delves into the qualities that make a business hero, drawing inspiration from discussions about unsung heroes who embody resilience, humility, and a unique approach to work-life balance.
Announcing Ardent Partners’ 2024 Strategic Sourcing Technology Advisor Report
CPO Rising
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
We are happy to announce the official launch of Ardent Partners’ 2024 Strategic Sourcing Technology Advisor report. This is a report designed to guide sourcing and procurement teams through the… The post Announcing Ardent Partners’ 2024 Strategic Sourcing Technology Advisor Report appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.
The Evolution of Control Towers to Command Centers
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Are fragmented control towers hindering your supply chain’s growth and response time? Attempting to manage disruptions through various departmental control towers with basic analytic overlays hinders agility and, ultimately, your resiliency. Today’s volatile landscape requires inherent visibility across your entire value chain and the ability to orchestrate course corrections within a unified platform.
Understanding CapEx Evaluation Models: A Comprehensive Guide
Procurement Express
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Capital Expenditures (CapEx) represent significant investments in a business, and making informed decisions about these investments is crucial for long-term success. In this article, we will explore CapEx evaluation models, their importance, different types of models, and how businesses can effectively utilize them to make sound financial decisions.
Maersk Opens New Warehouse Facility in El Paso to Support Cross-Border Logistics
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
The facility is located five minutes from the Ysleta-Zaragoza International Bridge on the border of El Paso and Ciudad Juárez in Chihuahua, Mexico.
Sustainable Practices in Transport: Reducing Carbon Footprint in the Supply Chain
All Things Supply Chain
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Governments worldwide have taken notice of the effect of global warming on the planet. Businesses worldwide rely on supply chains every single day for importing and exporting.
CPO Crunch: A brave new world calls for brave new strategies
Procurement Leaders
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
There’s no doubt that chief procurement officers are being asked to contribute to board-level discussions more frequently. There are many reasons for this, and a call last week with many of our CPO members identified what some of those are. CPOs have an ever-brightening spotlight shining on their ability to deliver resilience, financial return and ESG impact.
The Transformative Role of Supply-Chain Leaders in Today’s Business
Advertiser: GEP
A new survey shows 55% of enterprises anticipate a major supply chain disruption to strike any time. No wonder, resilience is a top priority today. With disruptions looming, procurement and supply chain managers are stepping up their game. And guess what? Sixty-three percent believe AI can be their top ally in this mission. This new report from The Economist and GEP explores how procurement and supply chain professionals are responding to shifting business dynamics.
SupplyHive: Vendor Analysis — Supplier Performance Management solution overview, competitors, user considerations, analyst summary
Spend Matters
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis gives an overview of SupplyHive, a supplier performance management (SPM) solution built to enhance how companies assess their suppliers and continuously improve their relationships with them. The supplier management market is broad and fragmented. Procurement organizations have their choice of point solutions for single areas of the supplier management lifecycle.
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