Mon.Sep 09, 2024

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Sustainable Practices in Transport: Reducing Carbon Footprint in the Supply Chain

All Things Supply Chain

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.

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CPO Crunch: A brave new world calls for brave new strategies

Procurement Leaders

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.

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Is Christmas Coming Early? Retailers and Consumers Seem to Be Making it So

Supply Chain Brain

Consumer shipping habits may be echoing retailers’ more cautious inventory strategies.

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UPS, FedEx fuel surcharge hikes persist

Supply Chain Dive

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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GEP Spend Category Outlook Report 2025

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.

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Supply Chain and Logistics Management Aren’t Ready for AI. They Need to Be.

Supply Chain Brain

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.

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Data makes the world go round: 4 key trends for supply chains in 2025

Supply Chain Dive

Explore 2025's top supply chain trends: Traceability, sustainability, resilience and AI integration.

More Trending

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Younger workers are needed to shore up shrinking labor force, EBRI says

Supply Chain Dive

The age of the labor force will play an important role in companies’ workforce development in coming years, the institute noted.

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U.S. East, Gulf Coast Dockworkers Inch Closer to October Strike

Supply Chain Brain

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

The retailer is collaborating with environmental nonprofit Canopy to develop paper products using agricultural waste and non-forest fibers.

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Norfolk Southern Probes Alleged Misconduct by CEO

Supply Chain Brain

Shaw’s alleged behavior was inconsistent with company policy and its code of ethics, Norfolk Southern said.

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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

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.

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Microsoft launches decarbonization team to slash supply chain emissions

Supply Chain Dive

The three appointees will help the company tackle scope 3 emissions generated by purchased goods and services.

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Patagonia Joins Initiative to Invest in Sustainable Packaging Materials

Supply Chain Brain

Canopy's Pack4Good initiative calls on companies to reduce waste and avoid using packaging materials sourced from endangered forests.

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Vital Farms adds chief supply chain officer role

Supply Chain Dive

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.

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U.S. Partners With India to Boost Semiconductor Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

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.

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GEP Outlook Report 2025

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

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Re-imagining warehousing innovation and resilience: Adapting to the digital age

Supply Chain Dive

Let's challenge the notion that digital transformation is a one-size-fits-all solution.

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Old PI Radio Broadcast Archives – The Lost Segments

Procurement Insights

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

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JAGGAER 2023 ESG Impact Report Highlights External Validation, Progress on Emissions Reduction and Employee Engagement

Jaggaer

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.

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Maersk Opens New Warehouse Facility in El Paso to Support Cross-Border Logistics

Supply Chain Brain

The facility is located five minutes from the Ysleta-Zaragoza International Bridge on the border of El Paso and Ciudad Juárez in Chihuahua, Mexico.

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10 Ways to Leverage Buyer Signals and Drive Revenue

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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425: Women In Supply Chain™, Josephine Coombe

Let's Talk Supply Chain

 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

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What Makes a Business Hero?

Procurement Express

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.

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Announcing Ardent Partners’ 2024 Strategic Sourcing Technology Advisor Report

CPO Rising

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.

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Understanding CapEx Evaluation Models: A Comprehensive Guide

Procurement Express

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.

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From Reactive to Resilient: Charting Your Supply Chain Maturity

In this webinar, supply chain industry experts share insights and best practices for enhancing supply chain efficiency, resilience and adaptability. Watch the webinar to learn strategies to develop supply chain maturity and save on costs. Delve into the stages of supply chain maturity, from foundational management to advanced optimization and innovation.

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Which Knowledge-Type Are You?

Procurement Insights

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.