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.
GEP Spend Category Outlook Report 2025
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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.
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.
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.
Outdoor gear manufacturer shifts distribution operations to Mississippi
Supply Chain Dive
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Exxel Outdoors’ multimillion-dollar relocation project places its U.S. warehouse facility closer to its manufacturing plant in Haleyville, Alabama.
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.
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.
5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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.
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.
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.
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.
GEP Outlook Report 2025
Advertiser: GEP
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
10 Ways to Leverage Buyer Signals and Drive Revenue
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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.
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.
From Reactive to Resilient: Charting Your Supply Chain Maturity
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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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