Supply Chain Predictions for 2024
All Things Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
2023 was a whirlwind year for the supply chain industry.
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Real stories – The rusted swimming pool roof
ABC of Procurement
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
In procurement sometimes we get in trouble while working exaclty on the specification. here is one case The post Real stories – The rusted swimming pool roof first appeared on ABC of Procurement.
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Honeywell exec upbeat on warehouse automation trends
Supply Chain Dive
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Rising e-commerce shipments and ongoing labor shortages are among macrotrends that are favorable to the market.
How Supply Chain Organizations are Leveraging Data Analytics to Improve Risk Management
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Supply chain organizations that prioritize safety and risk management through data analytics, telematics, and newer equipment position themselves as competitive leaders.
State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.
Organisation Design
Procurement Templates
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Tender Specification for Organization Design Services 1. Introduction: [Your organization’s name] is seeking proposals from experienced and qualified organization design consultants or firms to provide comprehensive organization design services. The purpose of this tender is to select a vendor who can assist [your organization] in developing and implementing an effective organizational structure that aligns with its strategic objectives. 2.
CPO Crunch: The procurement culture club
Procurement Leaders
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
The well-worn adage of culture eating strategy for breakfast has been around a few years. Attributed decades ago to one of the gurus of modern business philosophy, Peter Drucker, it’s a motto that argues that even the shiniest, most creative plans are worthless unless people feel empowered. Drucker’s principles underpin the approaches of just as many CEOs and business leaders today as they did when he first floated his ideas in the mid to late 20th century.
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IoT in the Supply Chain: Why Do We Need It?
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
Manufacturers looking to deploy IoT in that time should partner with specialists to help them deliver their vision.
Catering Tender
Procurement Templates
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Catering Tender When responsible for the Catering Contract- what do you need to know? Here is an overview of the key must-know items in my catering buyers guide. Key areas for consideration • the retention of discounts and the legal relationship between manufacturer/wholesaler, contract and the client; • VAT accounting for free or internal issues; • the status of the contract caterer as agent or principal or both within the same contract; • the value of the management service; • fixed pricing, p
Deployed: Vendor Analysis — SOW solution overview, roadmap, competitors, user considerations, analyst summary
Spend Matters
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis provides an overview of Deployed and its solutions for Statement of Work (SOW). SOW drafting traditionally starts once a supplier bid has been accepted and the business is ready to move forward with work. The business requestor and Sourcing or Procurement go back and forth (usually several times) to ensure the draft reflects the work being requested.
Ryder System sets sights on growing cross-border business
Supply Chain Dive
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
A new warehouse in Laredo, Texas, and an expanded drayage yard in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, give the carrier additional capacity to handle more freight.
Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains
Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon
This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia
A 2024 Supply Chain To-Do List
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
The global economy is slowly recovering, but volatility remains a constant. Future-proofing supply chains to manage risk, boost real-time visibility, enhance sustainability, deploy AI effectively, and promote end-to-end collaboration is critical.
Navigating Ecommerce Growth: Tools for Returns and Inventory Management in 2024
Finale Inventory
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
As we delve into planning for success in 2024, it becomes clear that an often-overlooked aspect demands our attention: the returns process. This critical yet challenging transaction presents immense opportunities to boost customer loyalty and enhance operational efficiency. This blog explores the strategic importance of returns and inventory management, illustrating how strategic returns can drive business success in the dynamic ecommerce environment.
Leveling up from tools to systems: A holistic approach to third-party management
Spend Matters
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
It feels like an understatement to say that the evolution of technology continues to reshape and revolutionize business, as it continues to transform industries, individual companies within them, workers at all levels and the work they carry out. With the advent of AI, and especially generative AI within that broader term, and the continued globalization of supply chains, the pace of change has sped up, forcing businesses and workers to adjust quickly.
UPS to cut sorting shifts in New York, Rhode Island and Virginia
Supply Chain Dive
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
The looming closures add to layoffs the delivery giant is making at facilities in at least five other states.
The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report
Advertiser: GEP
Procurement leaders are at a pivotal moment. With CPOs playing an increasingly strategic role, it’s time to leverage innovation and technology to drive resilience and efficiency. Download The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report to uncover key insights to thrive in a dynamic procurement landscape. What’s Inside: How CPOs are driving strategic decision-making and technology adoption The top priorities and challenges for procurement in 2025 Why AI, sustainability, and data analytics are essential for
Five Steps to Improve Supplier Relationships and Reduce Operating Costs
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
The last few years have continued to reinforce the value of dependable supplier relationships, and timely payments are an important ingredient to the success of those relationships.
Lean Six Sigma for SMEs: A Path to Continuous Improvement
SCMDOJO
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
In today’s fiercely competitive business landscape, the quest for continuous improvement has become imperative for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to thrive. Over the years, various methodologies have emerged to address this need, including lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and the integration of both known as Lean Six Sigma (LSS). In this blog, we’ll delve into the integrated Lean Six Sigma approach, exploring its benefits, deployment models, moreover the implications for SME
Kodiak Hub: Vendor Analysis — SxM and Supplier Risk solution overview, competitors, user considerations, voice of the customer, analyst summary
Spend Matters
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis gives an overview of Kodiak Hub, a supplier management solution that consolidates all supplier information and data into one view with a focus on performance and risk. There are many old, new and developing stories about risk and the disruptions impacting business continuity and operations. On top of these considerations, the regulatory/compliance landscape is also in constant flux.
Walmart hits supplier emissions goal 6 years early
Supply Chain Dive
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
The retailer’s vendors have already reported enough projects to fulfill Project Gigaton’s target of cutting 1 billion metric tons of greenhouse gases from its supply chain.
Future-Proofing Enterprise Commerce: Why Extensibility Wins with Shopify
Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón
Enterprise commerce is evolving fast, and brands relying on rigid, one-size-fits-all solutions risk losing agility. But modernization doesn’t have to mean disruption. In this webinar, we’ll explore how an extensible, modular approach empowers brands to integrate new capabilities, enhance performance, and scale efficiently—all while leveraging Shopify’s strengths.
The Five Most Dangerous Supply Chain Attacks in The Last Five Years
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Equipped with automated tools, hackers can hunt through cloud-native applications, public code repositories, unprotected networks and more, without even paying much attention to their computers.
Top 15 Considerations for Selecting 4PL Logistics Partners
SCMDOJO
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
When it comes to effective and profitable road transport management, it is undeniably crucial you get a reliable 4PL provider to handle your logistics. First, understand the difference between 3PL and 4PL in logistics. Knowing the potential value of a 4PL integrated early into the process is key to saving you more and delivering greater service. What is 4PL?
Case Dismissed: Byron Allen v. McDonald’s
Art of Procurement
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
In May of 2023, two of the companies owned by Byron Allen, a black businessman and producer, sued McDonald’s for. The post Case Dismissed: Byron Allen v. McDonald’s appeared first on Art of Procurement.
ShipBob rolls out Amazon Shipping as a delivery option
Supply Chain Dive
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Partnering with the fulfillment and supply chain platform will help Amazon boost volume for its emerging delivery service.
The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!
The Supply Chain Industry: A Rewarding Career for GenZ
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
The next batch of graduates are a part of GenZ, and many facets of supply chain industry jobs are what they’re looking for in their entry level experiences.
How to Create Real Retailer-Brand Loyalty
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Supply chain execution, from one end to the other, is the new competitive edge, and this applies whether you are the brand or whether you are the retailer. Working collaboratively is the glue that holds it together.
Conversational AI use cases for enterprises
IBM Supply Chain Blog
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Today, people don’t just prefer instant communication; they expect it. Conversational artificial intelligence (AI) leads the charge in breaking down barriers between businesses and their audiences. This class of AI-based tools, including chatbots and virtual assistants, enables seamless, human-like and personalized exchanges. Beyond the simplistic chat bubble of conversational AI lies a complex blend of technologies, with natural language processing (NLP) taking center stage.
Why UPS keeps shrinking its workforce
Supply Chain Dive
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
UPS’ headcount has dropped by 43,000 employees in just three years, and more cuts are coming. Experts say it’s not all market-driven.
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.
Shipping Giant CMA CGM Posts a Loss as Red Sea Conflict Rages
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Surging profits over the previous two years filled the coffers of the Saades and rival European shipping tycoons.
This Supply Chain Year Will Be Dependent on Politics
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Politics seems to be on everyone’s mind in this election year and the effects on supply chains are becoming evident in every aspect of our work.
Achieving Procurement With Velocity (Before And After The Pandemic)
Procurement Insights
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Not long after the United States declared a public health emergency regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, I released a white paper about a consulting firm’s unique approach to digitally transforming a global procurement practice. Titled “ Achieving Digital Success: Why the Digital Transformation of Procurement Is More About Mindset and Methodology Than Technology ,” here is the closing excerpt from that paper: “The role of Procurement is rapidly evolving.
Under Armour inventory ticks closer to normal as freight, supply costs fall
Supply Chain Dive
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
The sportswear brand — finally — posted a decline in stock levels while executives said it has worked with vendors to lower product costs.
Brace for Impact. Unpredictable Tariff Disruptions Are Here––Your Playbook
Advertiser: GEP
Tariffs will have a major impact on your supply chain, margins, and operations. Drawing on our work with global companies across manufacturing, automotive, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, software, technology, financial services, and a range of service industries, we outline the key strategic and tactical actions companies are taking to navigate this period of heightened uncertainty.
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