Art of Procurement
AUGUST 15, 2024
Oceana is a marine conservation nonprofit that has focused on seafood mislabeling for years, or “fish fraud” as it is. The post Fishing for Truth in the Seafood Supply Chain appeared first on Art of Procurement.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 19, 2024
Ahead of looming deadlines, it's unclear whether either situation will resolve in time to avert these twin crises, or how long any potential work stoppages might last.
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Supply Chain Dive
AUGUST 12, 2024
The agency's Priority Mail Services volume dropped by 40.7% for the quarter that ended June 30 as shippers moved to more cost-effective options.
Spend Matters
AUGUST 26, 2024
This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis provides an overview of IntelAgree and its contract lifecycle management (CLM) solution. The provider offers end-to-end CLM capabilities and increasingly arises in conversations with practitioners at mid-market firms or large enterprises that are considering a CLM solution. IntelAgree focuses on using AI (including generative AI) to address contract management pain points.
Advertiser: GEP
Financial institutions must navigate a complex web of policies, procedures and regulations to ensure compliance and manage risk. When Hellenic Bank, a leading retail lender in Cyprus, set out to transform its procurement operations, it needed more than just software deployment. It required a partner that would help embed its intricate buying processes — with all its validations, risk assessments and tiered approvals — into a unified system.
Arkestro
AUGUST 15, 2024
"Never waste a good crisis" is a phrase worth pondering in the realm of digital transformations for supply chains. Historically, major companies neglected supply chain transformation and digital investments until global disruptions, such as the Covid pandemic, forced a change. Amid these challenges, there lies an opportunity: supply chain crises can catalyze buy-in and funding for much-needed transformation initiatives.
SCMDOJO
AUGUST 10, 2024
The freight industry operates within a complex network characterized by numerous inefficiencies. To optimize operations, reduce costs, and minimize environmental impact, a multifaceted approach is required. This article explores key strategies for enhancing logistical efficiency and thus improving profitability and reducing cost. Logistical Efficiency in Sourcing, Distribution, and Delivery Local Sourcing: While offering potential environmental benefits, local sourcing introduces complexities l
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Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 14, 2024
The concept behind Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZs) is not hard to grasp — they act as secured places for receiving cargo into the U.S. without incurring tariffs, yet. Then, there are multiple ways those tariffs can be reduced. And yet, many companies are failing to make the most of FTZs to reduce costs, because they’re intimidated by the legal and organizational hurdles.
Supply Chain Dive
AUGUST 19, 2024
The Teamsters delivered a strike notice over the weekend, while Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Kansas City said they would lock out employees.
Spend Matters
AUGUST 19, 2024
This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis gives an overview of True ValueHub, a costing solution built to enable companies to unlock incremental savings beyond what traditional methods and levers like e-sourcing, aggregation and low-cost country sourcing deliver. True ValueHub is a costing solution for direct materials that takes a very analytical approach to the process of identifying opportunities based on a material’s characteristics and suppliers’ capabilities.
Procurement Freelancers
AUGUST 26, 2024
The success of an organisation depends on its ability to implement effective procurement procedures in… The post Top Reasons to Choose GEP Solutions for Procurement Needs first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.
Speaker: Paul Heller
Most innovation work proceeds independently from company strategy. As a result, the products that arrive in the market are not well aligned with the company’s goals. This challenge is particularly significant in organizations with transformation-oriented strategies, where innovation must directly support growth, scalability, and strategic pivots. In this session, we will discuss why innovation in large companies is so often not aligned with the company’s strategy and what innovation leaders, pro
Procurement Insights
AUGUST 14, 2024
EDITOR’S NOTE: 75% of all solution providers will be gone by the end of 2025. Based on the above post, I was asked to provide a high-level overview of my take on the pending AI Bubble Burst and identify three companies I thought would emerge relatively unscathed and whole. As I am not generally a fan of the M&A game—or, as I call it, market share grabs to boost portfolios with replaceable parts, e.g., solution providers—I could not ignore the timing of the Jaggaer acquisition.
Art of Procurement
AUGUST 22, 2024
The need for freight, and its impact on humanity, can be traced back as far as the Silk Road across. The post Freight Electrification as a Service appeared first on Art of Procurement.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 18, 2024
Jeremy Michalek, professor of engineering and public policy at Carnegie Mellon University, reveals the results of a survey that tracked consumer sentiment toward various grocery delivery methods, including the use of autonomous vehicles and equipment.
Supply Chain Dive
AUGUST 9, 2024
The company will assist Global Ecommerce shippers in transitioning to alternative delivery options, interim CEO Lance Rosenzweig said Thursday.
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Spend Matters
AUGUST 5, 2024
Part 2 of this Spend Matters Vendor Analysis focuses on the strengths and opportunities of Ivalua’s S2C solution. We will also look at the voice of the customer and the elements to consider when looking at Ivalua as a potential solution provider. Part 1 of the series provided a history and overview of Ivalua’s S2C solution as well as the solution’s roadmap/vision.
Procurement Freelancers
AUGUST 10, 2024
Emerging businesses are always under pressure to streamline their processes, save expenses, and maintain a… The post How Procurement Consultants Enhance Business Success first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.
SCMDOJO
AUGUST 15, 2024
Effective communication is paramount for success. Retail supply chains are complex networks that require seamless coordination among various stakeholders, including suppliers, manufacturers, and logistics providers. Email hosting has emerged as a pivotal tool in modernizing these communication channels, enabling real-time collaboration and data sharing.
Art of Procurement
AUGUST 1, 2024
When you read news that a company is thinking about spinning off a division, it is usually because that division. The post Will FedEx Freight hit the open road? appeared first on Art of Procurement.
Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions
In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 12, 2024
A survey from Gartner found that effectively responding to team resistance and incorporating feedback increased the odds of transformation success by 62%.
Supply Chain Dive
AUGUST 1, 2024
The companies are rolling out nationwide pickup and delivery in as little as 30 minutes for the grocer’s banners and offering same-day delivery for Haggen Food & Pharmacy in Washington.
Spend Matters
AUGUST 12, 2024
This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis provides an overview of Graphite Connect and its solution for supplier management. Part 2 of this Spend Matters Vendor Analysis will focus on the strengths and opportunities of Graphite Connect’s supplier management solution, present customer comments and list the elements to consider when looking at Graphite Connect as a potential solution provider.
Procurement Freelancers
AUGUST 6, 2024
There will inevitably be supply chain disruptions in the modern, globalized economy. These disruptions, which… The post The Role of Sourcing Consultants in Navigating Supply Chain Disruptions first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.
Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller
As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe
Supply Chain Dive
AUGUST 22, 2024
The railroads will now work toward deals with the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference under a government-imposed binding arbitration process.
Supply Chain Dive
AUGUST 28, 2024
The Multichannel Solutions program deepens the retailer’s competition with Amazon, but there are some limitations to the service as it prepares to launch.
Supply Chain Dive
AUGUST 27, 2024
Communities in three states are among those impacted by the initiative, which the company says will boost driver efficiency.
Supply Chain Dive
AUGUST 19, 2024
The British Columbia Trucking Association’s CEO says a shutdown of Canadian railroad networks will lead to a dearth in trucking activity.
Advertiser: GEP
AI isn’t the future. It’s here, now. 30% of businesses have invested in AI. Another 57% will do it in the next 12 months*. From demand forecasting to inventory optimization, risk mitigation to sustainability — AI is set to transform everything. But here’s the secret: success will only come from strong human-AI collaboration, reveals this new new Economist Impact report.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 1, 2024
Porsche expects the disruptions to affect every vehicle it manufactures, and says that it could be forced to temporarily shut down production for one or more of its vehicle series.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 31, 2024
In today’s economic landscape, uncertainty across the supply chain is inevitable, whether due to the effects of climate change, demand and supply variability, or global unrest. To keep up, supply chain leaders need to continuously make good decisions quickly that consider the ever-changing circumstances, emerging opportunities and disruptions to improve how responsive and adaptable they can be.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 4, 2024
With the rise of AI-driven approaches like decision intelligence, companies can invest in the necessary tools not only to keep up, but to thrive in an increasingly complex economy.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 14, 2024
Staring down the looming threat of a work stoppage at East/Gulf Coast ports, retailers have opted for earlier shipping schedules in 2024.
Speaker: Ketan Jahagirdar
Picture your projects as patients, each with its own unique rhythm and pulse, thriving under your care 🥼 🩺 Step into the role of an innovative project doctor in our upcoming webinar! This session is your guide to evaluating the health of your projects through Waterfall and Agile practices like Scrum and Kanban. We’ll explore the vital signs of project success through the lens of the “iron triangle” metrics, using deliverables as tracers.
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