Supply Chain Dive

JULY 16, 2024

The retailer’s implementation of a new warehouse management system is a key component of its efforts to bolster its omnichannel capabilities.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 16, 2024

The Senate committee's investigation found that there were 45 injuries for every 100 workers over the course of Prime Day 2019.

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Supply Chain Dive

JULY 16, 2024

The Supply Chain Information Highway’s next phase of development will include additional rail cargo and export visibility, among other features.

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Procurement Leaders

JULY 16, 2024

In partnership with Ivalua: CPOs must be prepared to pilot at pace, fail and learn from their mistakes to accelerate the adoption of AI and capture the full value that the technology offers

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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.

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Supply Chain Dive

JULY 16, 2024

Annette Danek-Akey will join the book publisher as chief supply chain officer starting in September.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 16, 2024

The challenges posed by the narrow St. Lawrence Seaway have long stalled shipping traffic to the Chicago metropolitan area.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 16, 2024

GM's board of directors asserted that the company's policies already reflect a "zero-tolerance" approach to child labor.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 16, 2024

Transportation is a complex system, and even minor inefficiencies can have a ripple effect. This article explores challenges identified in a research paper by McKinnon (2006) focusing on vehicle utilization and efficiency in the freight industry [1]. We’ll delve into each challenge and explore potential solutions: 1. Demand Fluctuations: Challenge: Seasonal variations, daily sales fluctuations, and unpredictable demand patterns can lead to underutilized vehicles.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 16, 2024

June figures were down in part due to some vessel owners opting to unload or refuel at Malaysian ports to avoid delays.

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ContractSafe

JULY 16, 2024

Contract analytics transforms your agreements into strategic assets, streamlining operations and giving your small business the tools it needs to scale.

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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?

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 16, 2024

There’s no one-size-fits-all strategy when determining whether to outsource or insource manufacturing operations, says Sam New, director analyst at Gartner.

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Finale Inventory

JULY 16, 2024

In ecommerce, managing inventory efficiently is key to the success of any business. One important aspect of inventory management is conducting regular cycle counts. By regularly auditing and reconciling physical inventory with recorded quantities, businesses can ensure accurate stock levels and avoid costly errors. This article will examine various methods and implementation strategies for streamlining inventory cycle counts.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 16, 2024

For retailers that are working to meet consumers’ ever-changing demands, the first and most important question to ask is: are our data practices where they need to be?

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Finale Inventory

JULY 16, 2024

Backflushing is an important concept in ecommerce. It refers to a specific inventory management process that can streamline operations, save time, and improve efficiency. This article examines the intricacies of backflushing, covering its definition, role in ecommerce, processes, benefits, common misconceptions, and how to implement it in your own business.

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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.

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Barkers Procurement

JULY 16, 2024

Three Graduate Consultants at Barkers attended a sustainability course spread across three days in early 2024 with the University of Liverpool Management School , alongside other professionals from varying backgrounds and business landscapes. The course was broken down into smaller, more specific areas of sustainability with talks delivered by Subject Matter Experts.

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Finale Inventory

JULY 16, 2024

Inventory management is a key aspect of running a successful ecommerce business. Effective management of your inventory can lead to increased efficiency, reduced costs, and improved customer satisfaction. This article will cover 17 effective strategies for inventory management in 2024 that are specifically tailored to the needs of ecommerce businesses.

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The Procuretech Podcast

JULY 16, 2024

This week on The Procurement Software Podcast, host James Meads dives into the world of entrepreneurial procurement. Tune in to discover how this approach encourages innovation, efficiency, and greater value delivery, transforming the procurement function into a strategic driver within organisations. Entrepreneurial Procurement: Pragmatism over Rigid Process In this episode, we explore adopting an entrepreneurial mindset in procurement, focusing on prioritising results over rigid processes.

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Finale Inventory

JULY 16, 2024

When it comes to ecommerce, the efficiency of a warehouse is vital in meeting customer demands and maintaining profitable operations. A well-designed warehouse layout maximizes space utilization and enhances workflow efficiency. This article will cover the importance of warehouse layout design, key factors influencing it, steps involved in creating an efficient layout, common challenges, and future trends.

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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.

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Finale Inventory

JULY 16, 2024

In ecommerce, setting the right retail price is a key step toward a successful business. It requires careful consideration of various factors to ensure profitability and competitiveness. This article covers the formulaic approach to calculating retail price and discusses key terms, components, and strategies that can help you make informed pricing decisions.

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