Amazon looks to improve inbound fulfillment processes in 2024
Supply Chain Dive
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
The company wants products entering its facilities to move as efficiently as items being delivered to customers.
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BYD, Raízen to Build EV Charging Network in Brazil
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
The charging points will be installed over the next three years in Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo and six other major cities under the Shell Recharge brand.
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Manufacturing Gets Closer to Growth Territory in January, Reports ISM
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
The report’s benchmark metric, the PMI, came in at 49.1(a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), up 2.0% over January’s 47.1 reading, contracting, at a slower rate, for the 15th consecutive month. The past 15 months of contraction were preceded by a stretch of 28 consecutive months of growth. ISM also said that the overall economy grew in January, at a faster rate, for the 45th consecutive month.
4 questions to consider when you’re selecting an external DNS provider
IBM Supply Chain Blog
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
There are many reasons to move to a managed DNS platform, but they all revolve around a central theme. Once you reach a critical mass of traffic and start getting concerned about the performance and reliability of what you’re delivering, it’s time to consider a managed DNS solution. There are several well-known options out there, and to a newcomer they can appear relatively similar at first.
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.
Talent Procurement Success is in the DNA
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Procurement departments are not immune to the talent shortage facing companies, but finding the right people to fill jobs goes beyond locating the right technical skills.
Is premium DNS worth it?
IBM Supply Chain Blog
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
There’s a moment in the life of most enterprises where the connection between Domain Name System (DNS) and revenue comes into greater focus. It’s the moment when businesses discover that delivering high-quality applications, services and content requires more attention to the quality of DNS connections. For most businesses, this is also the moment when they discover that the free DNS services offered by domain registrars or DIY systems they’ve been using are no longer fit for p
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IBM Databand: Self-learning for anomaly detection
IBM Supply Chain Blog
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Almost a year ago, IBM encountered a data validation issue during one of our time-sensitive mergers and acquisitions data flows. We faced several challenges as we worked to resolve the issue, including troubleshooting, identifying the problem, fixing the data flow, making changes to downstream data pipelines and performing an ad hoc run of an automated workflow.
Hormel Foods names new supply chain executive
Supply Chain Dive
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Steve Lykken will take over as group vice president of supply chain, replacing the retiring Mark Coffey.
Examples of sustainability: How new efforts are shaping the environmental future
IBM Supply Chain Blog
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
As the world grapples with the realities of climate change , sustainability has evolved from a buzzword to a global imperative. Countries, communities and corporations are seeking ways to slow the pace of change and reduce the impact of human and business activities on the environment. Today, sustainability efforts are being shaped by new urgency and new technology.
Red Sea disruptions may drive port congestion, inflation
Supply Chain Dive
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Risks to the U.S. economy grow as the crisis prolongs, experts told a House committee.
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.
How the Recording Academy uses IBM watsonx to enhance the fan experience at the GRAMMYs®
IBM Supply Chain Blog
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Through the GRAMMYs®, the Recording Academy® seeks to recognize excellence in the recording arts and sciences and ensure that music remains an indelible part of our culture. When the world’s top recording stars cross the red carpet at the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards, IBM will be there once again. This year, the business challenge facing the GRAMMYs paralleled those of other iconic cultural sports and entertainment events: in today’s highly fragmented media landscape, creating
Port Houston cargo volumes rise 11% YoY in December
Supply Chain Dive
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
The port processed its highest December on record for loaded exports.
7 Situations When Your Procurement Team Needs Process Improvement
NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
The ever-evolving world of procurement demands agility, efficiency, and a sharp eye for optimization. But how do you know when your processes need a revamp? Look no further! This article dives into 7 situations where process improvement can revolutionize your procurement team and skyrocket your bottom line. 1. Cost Creep is Eating Away at Your Budget: Let’s face it, procurement inefficiencies can be a silent budget killer.
CPO Rising Listicle: Train and Retain Staff with Four More Great Strategies for CPOs
CPO Rising
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Fridays (in 2024) means that it’s time for another CPO Rising Listicle. Each list will include a variety of procurement tips, trends, insights, research, lists, strategies, and/or recommendations designed to help procurement teams improve operations. We’ll also include a summary graphic for you to share with your team.
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
What is AP automation? A comprehensive guide
Fraxion
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
What is AP automation? Learn about AP automation and how it can transform your accounts payable process. Discover the benefits of automating AP workflows.
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