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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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.
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.
Load Optimization: A Sustainable Way To Reduce Transportation Costs
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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.
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.
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Walmart brings autonomous forklifts to 4 distribution centers
Supply Chain Dive
APRIL 16, 2024
The Fox Robotics technology is being deployed in Florida, Texas, New York and Alabama after a 16-month pilot.
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.
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.
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.
Autonomous AI Agents Are the Future of Procurement and Supply Chain Operations
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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 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.
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.
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.
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?
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How To Align Product Management And Supply Chain Operations For Successful Product Launches
Speaker: Shalini Dinesh
Effective cross-functional collaboration and communication heavily influence product launch success. Research shows that as many as 70% of product launches fail due to inadequate coordination among stakeholders, including supply chain, product management, legal, marketing, and change control teams (Gartner, 2022). The 2023 Supply Chain Insights Report highlights that 60% of supply chain disruptions are caused by poor communication and misalignment among cross-functional teams.
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.
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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