More U.S.-based companies to shift supply chain operations into Americas: report
Supply Chain Dive
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Reducing touch points and increasing proximity to manufacturing and procurement locations is a priority for firms, according to KPMG.
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Holiday Season Will Bring Lower Prices, Leaner Supply Chains, Survey Finds
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 15, 2024
With only 27 days between Thanksgiving and Christmas, this holiday shopping season is shorter than normal, prompting consumers to avoid the last-minute shopping spree
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As FedEx and UPS surcharges grow, competitors see an opportunity
Supply Chain Dive
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Added fees from the delivery giants are clashing with heightened shipping discounts, but customers have options to limit the impact, experts say.
The Role of Supply Chain Planning Leaders in Change Initiatives
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 15, 2024
While many recognize the need to upskill and reskill supply chain planners, most aren't placing enough emphasis on building planners’ confidence and giving them the space to innovate.
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.
Volkswagen opens port facility in Texas
Supply Chain Dive
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Up to 140,000 vehicles for Volkswagen and its brands like Audi and Porsche will be processed annually at Port Freeport to support Central and Western U.S. dealers.
Ferromex, Union Pacific Suspend Grain Shipments into Mexico After Derailment
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Although the track at the derailment site has been reopened, the permit suspension will remain in place until the current train lineup is cleared.
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Uganda Plans $600M Rail Line to Connect Proposed Port
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 15, 2024
The line will connect with a €2.7 billion ($2.9 billion) track that will link Uganda’s capital of Kampala to Malaba at the border with Kenya.
Save A Lot to open micro-fulfillment center in Brooklyn
Supply Chain Dive
OCTOBER 15, 2024
The discount grocer partnered with Fabric and Uber and will continue to expand its on-demand delivery operation across New York City.
USDA Launches Probe into Handling of Boar's Head Listeria Outbreak
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Boar's Head recalled more than seven million pounds of deli meat nationwide, and shut down the Jarratt, Virginia, plant the tainted meat originated from.
Dick’s Sporting Goods bolsters production, sourcing tech
Supply Chain Dive
OCTOBER 15, 2024
The sports retailer aims to increase supplier engagement and reliability as well as monitor production processes through Inspectorio’s AI-powered platform.
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?
Watch: Are Self-Piloting Ships on the Way?
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Susan Riitala and Thor Malouf, London-based partners in the Shipping and Transportation Group of global law firm Reed Smith LLP, discuss the coming of autonomous cargo vessels.
Bassett Furniture contends with Hurricane Helene, port strike disruptions
Supply Chain Dive
OCTOBER 15, 2024
One of the company’s distribution centers was offline following the storm, with shipments delayed up to two weeks.
An Effective Productivity Tool – Cash Conversion Cycle
SCMDOJO
OCTOBER 15, 2024
What do you often think about business growth? What is the heck behind lean productivity, profitability, and good relations with suppliers and customers? This is how Cost and value are distributed throughout the Supply Chain. Business Growth, Profitability, and internal and external customer relationships solely depend on Cost. Even so, the game-changer in the fast-paced business world is how well you manage the Cash Conversion Cycle throughout the Supply Chain.
DoorDash expands grocery delivery partnerships
Supply Chain Dive
OCTOBER 15, 2024
The company continues to link up with regional and specialty grocers as it bolsters its delivery services beyond restaurants.
Load Optimization: A Sustainable Way To Reduce Transportation Costs
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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.
Shift to Circularity - Closing the Loop
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 15, 2024
What are the biggest challenges when dealing with a new circularity landscape? Not just regulatory, but also ESG pressure from consumers, clients, and investors. We would like to highlight the challenges from the voice of a customer to understand how they are dealing with it, and what is a good place for others to start.
Tips for Effective Industrial Equipment Maintenance
SCMDOJO
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Industrial equipment is exposed to constant wear-and-tear and they may deteriorate faster than expected when it’s not properly maintained. As investments, these machines cost you a lot of money to procure and the least you could do is allow them to get damaged, leading to unwanted repair costs on top of having to buy expensive replacement parts. The lack of effective maintenance can also lead to problems in the production line.
Google to Use Nuclear Power for AI Data Centers
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 15, 2024
The plans still have to be approved by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, as well as local agencies.
Emerging Career Trends and Opportunities for Purchasing Agents
Procurement Freelancers
OCTOBER 15, 2024
As a buying agent, are you concerned about your future, your professional advancement, and job… The post Emerging Career Trends and Opportunities for Purchasing Agents first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.
Autonomous AI Agents Are the Future of Procurement and Supply Chain Operations
Advertiser: GEP
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.
JAGGAER Awarded Gold Medal from EcoVadis for Sustainability Performance
Jaggaer
OCTOBER 15, 2024
JAGGAER recognized for its business sustainability commitments and performance Research Triangle, NC, 15th October, 2024 : JAGGAER, a global leader in enterprise procurement and supplier collaboration, today announces it has been awarded a Gold Medal from EcoVadis for its sustainability performance. The Gold Medal places JAGGAER among the top 5% of all companies rated by EcoVadis in the 12 months prior.
A Tale Of Two ProcureTech Demos
Procurement Insights
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Here is the review of a demo about which I wrote on Friday: Globality Demo > The Road to the ProcureTech Cup: Episode 25-06 (Click on the link to access and watch the demo) Here is my take on the Globality Demo: From what I saw, it is an excellent application, but nothing unique compared to what I have seen in many other demos. There is a component or element that can read text and allow the buying group to consolidate and coordinate the information it uses – think of it as a Globality versi
JAGGAER Awarded Gold Medal from EcoVadis for Sustainability Performance
Jaggaer
OCTOBER 15, 2024
JAGGAER recognized for its business sustainability commitments and performance Research Triangle, NC, 15th October, 2024 : JAGGAER, a global leader in enterprise procurement and supplier collaboration, today announces it has been awarded a Gold Medal from EcoVadis for its sustainability performance. The Gold Medal places JAGGAER among the top 5% of all companies rated by EcoVadis in the 12 months prior.
Inbound Logistics: What’s the First Thing You Would Do to Combat Cargo Theft?
Arkestro
OCTOBER 15, 2024
The post Inbound Logistics: What’s the First Thing You Would Do to Combat Cargo Theft? appeared first on Arkestro.
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
JAGGAER Awarded Gold Medal from EcoVadis for Sustainability Performance
Jaggaer
OCTOBER 15, 2024
JAGGAER recognized for its business sustainability commitments and performance Research Triangle, NC, 15th October, 2024 : JAGGAER, a global leader in enterprise procurement and supplier collaboration, today announces it has been awarded a Gold Medal from EcoVadis for its sustainability performance. The Gold Medal places JAGGAER among the top 5% of all companies rated by EcoVadis in the 12 months prior.
Success with savings tracking (NOT in Excel) - Paul Gurr from Provalido
The Procuretech Podcast
OCTOBER 15, 2024
In this episode of The Procurement Software Podcast, host James Meads sits down with Paul Gurr, founder of Provalido, to dive into the nuances of building and managing a high-impact savings pipeline. From stakeholder alignment to identifying various different savings and value-driving categories, we drill down into key strategies and share insights to give your budgeting process a nudge in the right direction this Q4.
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