How Analytics Improve the Efficiency of Supply Chain Management
All Things Supply Chain
APRIL 30, 2024
Analytics is a powerful tool that supply chain experts find critical in the modern competitive market.
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USPS wants to make controversial changes to shipping partner deals this month
Supply Chain Dive
MAY 3, 2024
The agency's leader told consolidators on March 27 that he is pursuing agreements within 45 days on a plan that has sparked cost and service concerns.
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CPO Crunch: Contending with the complex new world
Procurement Leaders
MAY 2, 2024
Many years ago, I interviewed the CPO of a well-known consumer goods company. The CPO in question was relatively new to the role, full of enthusiasm and laser-focused on extracting innovation and value from the supply base, as you might expect. We spoke a lot about value creation, about supplier relationship management and about how he was structuring his team with that purpose in mind.
Report: Tyson Foods Dumped 371M Pounds of Waste into U.S. Waters Over 5 Years
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 30, 2024
The toxic waste includes chemicals such as nitrogen, phosphorous, chloride, oil, and cyanide, released into rivers and lakes between 2018 and 2022 in 17 states.
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.
ivoflow: Vendor Analysis — Direct spend management solution overview, roadmap, competitors, user considerations, analyst summary
Spend Matters
APRIL 29, 2024
This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis provides an overview of ivoflow and its solution for direct spend management. Global supply chains are under constant pressure because uncertain geopolitical factors, rising energy costs, highly volatile raw material markets and increasing international competition make global supply chains and procuring goods challenging and unpredictable.
Coca-Cola turns to Microsoft’s AI services for its supply chain
Supply Chain Dive
MAY 2, 2024
The beverage giant signed a $1.1 billion deal as it explores the use of AI to streamline operations, boost efficiency and more.
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Watch: A Symphony of Systems: The Rise of Warehouse Orchestration
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 30, 2024
Warehouse orchestration is the answer for facilities looking to integrate and efficiently manage a multitude of discrete systems, says Keith Moore, chief executive officer of Autoscheduler.ai.
Crossing the chasm of S2P beyond Procurement and Finance
Spend Matters
APRIL 29, 2024
The source-to-pay (S2P) application suite was created to be a one-stop-shop technology choice for procurement professionals — offering the potential for ‘suite synergy’ that delivers value beyond the sum of the individual process-centric modules. But there are some endemic technology gaps with a suite approach that can’t be fixed easily with more S2P features, with a simple/elegant UX, or even with an attractive underlying digital platform to allow better integration (e.g., via numerous open API
DHL will pay $8.7M to settle allegations it gave Black workers more dangerous assignments
Supply Chain Dive
APRIL 29, 2024
While Black workers moved “large, heavy packages,” their White colleagues sorted letters, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission alleged.
Replacing Good Intentions with Good Outcomes at Whistl
Art of Procurement
MAY 2, 2024
“The best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry.” Scottish poet Robert Burns wasn’t thinking of 21st-century corporate business. The post Replacing Good Intentions with Good Outcomes at Whistl appeared first on Art of Procurement.
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.
AI Attacks Are Becoming More Common in the Logistics Industry. What To Do About Them?
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 1, 2024
Financial losses from a cyberattack in the logistics industry include possible legal liabilities, disrupted operations, revenue loss and regulatory fines, but the costs don't stop there.
Mastering Agility and Resilience in Your Supply Chain
SCMDOJO
MAY 2, 2024
The modern business landscape is characterized by volatility, uncertainty, and complexity. Economic crises, marked by unpredictability and irregularity, present formidable challenges. The COVID-19 pandemic, along with disruptions such as Brexit, trade wars, and geopolitical tensions, has highlighted the need for business leaders to take a closer look at their supply chains to strike a balance between resilience and efficiency.
How Mexico’s presidential candidates expect to leverage nearshoring
Supply Chain Dive
MAY 2, 2024
Modernizing border crossings, improving legal certainty and improving roads and rail networks were among the ideas candidates raised during a presidential debate.
What is the “one thing” all successful negotiators know
Procurement Insights
MAY 3, 2024
Think about it for a moment – a giant, multinational global company that had a $20 million contract with us was unwilling to meet with me to even talk about a price reduction. My only reasonable response was to tell him that I was prepared to walk away. My reasoning was that true respect between partners is when they listen and talk to one another to reach a mutually rewarding outcome.
From Reactive to Resilient: Charting Your Supply Chain Maturity
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In this webinar, supply chain industry experts share insights and best practices for enhancing supply chain efficiency, resilience and adaptability. Watch the webinar to learn strategies to develop supply chain maturity and save on costs. Delve into the stages of supply chain maturity, from foundational management to advanced optimization and innovation.
How AI Can Power Eco-Friendly Deliveries
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 2, 2024
By harnessing AI for activities such as load optimization, route planning, predictive analytics and dynamic scheduling, businesses can start to find ways to trim their carbon footprint.
How generative AI will revolutionize supply chain
IBM Supply Chain Blog
MAY 1, 2024
Unlocking the full potential of supply chain management has long been a goal for businesses that seek efficiency, resilience and sustainability. In the age of digital transformation, the integration of advanced technologies like generative artificial intelligence brings a new era of innovation and optimization. AI tools help users address queries and resolve alerts by using supply chain data, and natural language processing helps analysts access inventory, order and shipment data for decision-ma
Papa Johns names new chief supply chain officer
Supply Chain Dive
MAY 3, 2024
Kurt Milburn takes up the role as the pizza chain looks to cut supply chain costs and boost productivity.
Procurement job interviews: Why you should be screening a potential employer versus the employer screening you
Procurement Insights
MAY 2, 2024
“You don’t need to be the CEO to make an impact. Start with your team, lead by example, and let the results speak for themselves.” – Simon Sinek ( LinkedIn post by Terri MacLeod, Senior Director of Procurement, Nutrien) Since the early 1980s, there have been far too many times following a lecture or webinar, procurement professionals have asked me the following: I agree with everything you say and am so “pumped” to apply what you presented when I return to the
The 2nd Generation of Innovation Management: A Survival Guide
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?
The Walmart RFID Tagging Mandate: Advantages and Compliance Strategies
Supply Chain Brain
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While some retail supply chain leaders may initially feel hesitant about investing in achieving RAIN-tagging compliance, doing so can deliver significant upside potential.
Top 8 Benefits of Hiring a Certified Procurement Professional
Procurement Freelancers
APRIL 28, 2024
The domain of procurement services is vast and complex, requiring specialized knowledge and skills to… The post Top 8 Benefits of Hiring a Certified Procurement Professional first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.
UPS, FedEx fuel surcharge hikes to heat up delivery prices
Supply Chain Dive
MAY 2, 2024
The tweaks come on top of percentage increases the two delivery giants levied in December as they look to grow per-package revenues.
Mastering Resilience in Your Supply Chain
SCMDOJO
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The modern business landscape is characterized by volatility, uncertainty, and complexity. Economic crises, marked by unpredictability and irregularity, present formidable challenges. The COVID-19 pandemic, along with disruptions such as Brexit, trade wars, and geopolitical tensions, has highlighted the need for business leaders to take a closer look at their supply chains to strike a balance between resilience and efficiency.
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
Survey: 80% of Consumers Would Pay More for Sustainable Products
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 29, 2024
71% of consumers said that when comparing two products priced at $10 or less, they would choose the one that follows sustainable practices.
The Top 7 Benefits of Hiring a Procurement Consultant
Procurement Freelancers
MAY 3, 2024
The fast-changing economic environment of today presents both possibilities and problems never seen before. Procurement… The post The Top 7 Benefits of Hiring a Procurement Consultant first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.
USPS delivery unit proposal sparks service, cost concerns for shipping partners
Supply Chain Dive
APRIL 30, 2024
The agency is mulling changes to how shipping companies like DHL eCommerce and Pitney Bowes inject volume into its network, industry experts told Supply Chain Dive.
VeloxCon 2024: Innovation in data management
IBM Supply Chain Blog
APRIL 29, 2024
VeloxCon 2024 , the premier developer conference that is dedicated to the Velox open-source project, brought together industry leaders, engineers, and enthusiasts to explore the latest advancements and collaborative efforts shaping the future of data management. Hosted by IBM® in partnership with Meta, VeloxCon showcased the latest innovation in Velox including project roadmap, Prestissimo (Presto-on-Velox), Gluten (Spark-on-Velox), hardware acceleration, and much more.
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.
How New Balance Has Weathered Years of Supply Chain Disruptions
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 28, 2024
The attacks on Red Sea shipping have forced carriers to reroute their vessels around Africa’s Cape of Good Hope, resulting in increased cost. But that hasn’t fazed New Balance.
Automation has Limits, Learning has no Boundaries
Supply Chain Trend
MAY 3, 2024
Low-touch, or touchless planning, forecasting and other types of supply chain knowledge work automation have been around for a while now. A trend that started with Robotic Process Automation (RPA) in the back-office, automating dull and repetitive tasks like invoice matching, evolved into cognitive automation and autonomous execution of more advanced supply chain processes using intelligent agents.
Walmart GoLocal expands delivery capabilities, client base
Supply Chain Dive
MAY 1, 2024
The retailer's local delivery platform has evolved to handle big and bulky items, orders out of fulfillment centers and more, VP Rina Hurst told Supply Chain Dive.
WEBINAR | Why procurement now needs a different skillset: 10 essential skills for the new procurement professional
Positive Purchasing
MAY 3, 2024
What will be the necessary procurement skillset for the future? The procurement skillset landscape has shifted dramatically, and traditional skills are now a thing of the past. We’re tackling this topic during our upcoming webinar, Why procurement now needs a different skillset: 10 essential skills for the new procurement professional , on Wednesday 19 June at 3PM BST/10AM ET.
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.
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