Manufacturing could be short 1.9M workers if the talent gap isn’t fixed
Supply Chain Dive
APRIL 16, 2024
Companies need millions of workers in operations and tech roles, according to a study. Experts worry the industry can’t keep up.
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Driving Tech Adoption for Supply Chain Visibility and Sustainability
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 16, 2024
As the backbone of global trade and commerce, transportation and logistics companies are under increasing pressure to enhance efficiency, reduce costs and meet sustainability goals.
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Shein taps Flexport as logistics partner for US marketplace
Supply Chain Dive
APRIL 16, 2024
The arrangement allows orders made through the fast-fashion giant to activate logistics processes with the freight forwarder.
Nissan Looks to Tesla’s Style of Carmaking to Build Cheaper EVs
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 16, 2024
The carmaker will use machines with about 6,000 tons of force to make the rear floors of EVs to be sold from fiscal 2027 onward.
GEP Spend Category Outlook Report 2025
Advertiser: GEP
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.
Cardinal Health breaks ground on 4th Ohio distribution center
Supply Chain Dive
APRIL 16, 2024
The 350,000-square-foot facility will be equipped with automated logistics technology from Honeywell.
Recapping new product announcements from Docusign Momentum 2024
Spend Matters
APRIL 16, 2024
On April 11, Docusign hosted the in-person session of Docusign Momentum, its annual conference, at The Glasshouse in New York. The event featured major announcements, including a new logo and branding, an AI-powered intelligent agreement review platform with function-specific applications and other new products, such as a centralized repository called Navigator and a no-code/drag-and-drop workflow tool called Maestro.
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Number of Boeing Workers Reporting Safety Concerns Skyrockets in 2024
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 16, 2024
Boeing vice president Lisa Fahl says that the number of workers using the company's service to report safety concerns has risen by 500%.
What do AI, a Model T, and a Bugatti have in common?
Procurement Insights
APRIL 16, 2024
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following post was originally published on the Scoutbee Blog on April 15th, 2024. At first glance, you might think today’s question is somewhat whimsical, and perhaps it is a little. However, an undeniable, underlying connecting thread runs through the title. Regardless of each car’s year, model, and technology, they are only useful with an experienced driver.
How AI Helps Procurement Professionals Advance Their Organizations
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 16, 2024
In addressing the headcount gap, artificial intelligence is more than a tool. It’s a force multiplier for procurement professionals.
IBM and TechD partner to securely share data and power insights with gen AI
IBM Supply Chain Blog
APRIL 16, 2024
As technology expands, at TechD , we know that the quality of generative AI (gen AI) depends on accurate data sourcing. A reliable and trustworthy data source is essential for sharing information across departments. Through the implementation of generative AI we are able to expand our knowledge to many individuals easily, quickly and efficiently becoming a resource.
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.
Samsung to Get $6.5B in Federal Funds to Build Semiconductor Plants in Texas
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 16, 2024
Samsung will get $6.5 billion in federal funds, while the company will invest $40 billion of its own into the project.
Understanding glue records and Dedicated DNS
IBM Supply Chain Blog
APRIL 16, 2024
Domain name system (DNS) resolution is an iterative process where a recursive resolver attempts to look up a domain name using a hierarchical resolution chain. First, the recursive resolver queries the root (.), which provides the nameservers for the top-level domain(TLD), e.g.com. Next, it queries the TLD nameservers, which provide the domain’s authoritative nameservers.
New 'eRegs' Tool Gives Drivers Digital Access to FMCS Safety Regulations
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 16, 2024
The web and mobile app gives drivers the ability to read and annotate the FMCSRs, as well as highlight and bookmark specific sections.
Using dig +trace to understand DNS resolution from start to finish
IBM Supply Chain Blog
APRIL 16, 2024
The dig command is a powerful tool for troubleshooting queries and responses received from the Domain Name Service (DNS). It is installed by default on many operating systems, including Linux® and Mac OS X. It can be installed on Microsoft Windows as part of Cygwin. One of the many things dig can do is to perform recursive DNS resolution and display all of the steps that it took in your terminal.
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
How will the latest tech impact procurement training?
Procurement Software
APRIL 16, 2024
Ensuring your procurement team has the optimal blend of procurement training is a challenge. It’s often difficult to balance the right type of content, while also protecting the budget for learning & development (L&D). In today’s tough economic environment, could technology enable procurement training to be delivered for less cost and more effectively?
Watch: Navigating Your Supply Chain Challenges — Help Is on the Way
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 16, 2024
Uncertainty is the only certainty in supply chain these days, so implementing the right technology in your operations is key, says Benji Fountain, account manager at enVista.
NEW FEATURE: Easier Contract Collaboration with Commenting
ContractSafe
APRIL 16, 2024
In today's complex business landscape, contract collaboration plays a vital role in ensuring smooth operations and successful outcomes for organizations. But it’s a part of the contracting process that’s too often overlooked or undervalued.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Warns Iran of 'Economic Spillover' After Missile Attack
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 16, 2024
Secretary Yellen said she expects "additional sanctions" against Iran sometime in the coming days.
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.
Dumarey: procurement becomes smart with BearingPoint and JAGGAER
Jaggaer
APRIL 16, 2024
JAGGAER's latest news on procurement & sourcing. Read now: Dumarey: procurement becomes smart with BearingPoint and JAGGAER.
What roles would I have in my dream procurement team?
The Procuretech Podcast
APRIL 16, 2024
This week on The Procurement Software Podcast, host James delves into the concept of creating the ideal procurement team by combining human expertise with technology. Emphasizing the importance of leveraging existing resources without expecting additional budget, the episode explores ways to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of a procurement team and its wage bill.
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