Satellite Technology & Agriculture: Transforming Supply Chain Management
All Things Supply Chain
JUNE 24, 2024
Remote sensing has become essential across various industries, notably revolutionizing logistics and supply chain management.
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Procurement and ESG Goals
ABC of Procurement
JUNE 22, 2024
ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) goals are currently a hot topic in all business discussions. But what is the role of Procurement here? The post Procurement and ESG Goals first appeared on ABC of Procurement.
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Albertsons enters e-commerce partnership with Grubhub
Supply Chain Dive
JUNE 27, 2024
The restaurant delivery company is providing delivery service in as little as an hour from nearly 1,800 of the grocer’s stores under a deal announced Tuesday.
Ultimate Endless Real Estate Costs at Red Lobster
Art of Procurement
JUNE 27, 2024
Red Lobster is the largest seafood chain in the United States. It buys 20 percent of North American lobster tails. The post Ultimate Endless Real Estate Costs at Red Lobster appeared first on Art of Procurement.
State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025
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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.
Walmart Rolls Out Hydrogen Semi-Trucks For Retail Fleet in Canada
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 27, 2024
According to the company, Walmart is the first major retailer in Canada to use hydrogen fuel cell semi-trucks in their delivery fleets.
CPO Crunch: Measure your success in succession
Procurement Leaders
JUNE 24, 2024
A couple of weeks ago I had a conversation with a CPO who, not long before, had handed in his resignation having secured a new role at different organisation. Naturally, he was looking forward to the challenge ahead. After discussing how the new role might differ from his current post (less mature, new region, different culture…) talk turned naturally to who his successor might be.
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Measuring Transportation Vehicle Utilization: The KPIs
SCMDOJO
JUNE 25, 2024
In the fast-paced world of logistics, efficient transportation is paramount. Every inch of unused space and every minute of idle time translates to lost revenue and a larger carbon footprint. To stay competitive and sustainable, businesses must maximize their transportation vehicle utilization. But what exactly does this entail, and how can it be achieved?
Celebrating the Barcode’s Golden Jubilee
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 26, 2024
It's been 50 years since the first retail item was scanned with a Universal Product Code (UPC) barcode at checkout.
Intake and Orchestration in procurement: How do the solution providers define its role? – Aera Technology
Spend Matters
JUNE 25, 2024
Spend Matters continues its focus on Intake and Orchestration as this quarter’s theme of special interest with a viewpoint on the importance of this market segment from Alison Crawford, Senior Director of Global Product Marketing, Aera Technology. If you’d like to understand more about what it means for procurement, read our Guide to Intake and Orchestration here.
Alibaba.com looks to attract SMBs with simplified sourcing service
Supply Chain Dive
JUNE 27, 2024
Alibaba Guaranteed aims to lower the barrier to entry for users to source and eventually launch new items.
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
The Critical Path: Navigating Supply Chain Efficiency in the Oil Industry
SCMDOJO
JUNE 27, 2024
In an era where efficiency equates to competitive advantage, the oil industry’s supply chain management plays a pivotal role in determining a company’s profitability and sustainability. Given the complex and expansive nature of the oil supply chain—stretching from remote extraction sites to global markets—optimizing operations can lead to significant enhancements in performance and cost reductions.
Transforming Supply Chains and Warehousing in the Modern Era
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 23, 2024
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, and with the resulting surge in e-commerce, demands on warehousing are growing like never before.
Spend Matters webinar sheds light on ‘intense interest’ in emerging intake and orchestration market
Spend Matters
JUNE 27, 2024
On June 19, the Spend Matters analyst team hosted ‘Demystifying Intake and Orchestration in Procurement,’ a Zip-sponsored live webinar. The team, with input from Shao Zhu, Senior Director of Advisory at Zip , and Jason Powell, Director of Procurement from Figma and a user of Zip, covered what these solutions do, actual applications for these solutions and how procurement may go about making the business case for them to other stakeholders.
Skechers supplier accused of using forced labor
Supply Chain Dive
JUNE 25, 2024
The shoe material maker joins two other vendors added to the Department of Homeland Security’s list of companies banned from importing goods into the U.S.
The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report
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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
The Coming Modernization of Truck Parking and its Effect on Supply Chains
SCMDOJO
JUNE 28, 2024
Truck parking remains a big challenge for drivers, with limited availability leading to safety concerns and driver fatigue. However, with the introduction of modern technologies and a focus on improving infrastructure, the days of the “Wild West” era of truck parking are numbered. In this article, we will explore the upcoming modernization of truck parking and its implications for the industry and all supply chains involved.
Watch: Can AI Help To De-Risk the Supply Chain?
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 26, 2024
Among the many benefits that artificial intelligence can bring to industry is to reduce risk in every link of the supply chain, says Jim Hayden, chief data scientist at Everstream Analytics.
SourceDay: Vendor Analysis (Part 1) — PO Lifecycle Management solution overview, company background, platform and services overview, modules and application overview, roadmap and vision
Spend Matters
JUNE 24, 2024
This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis updates our coverage of SourceDay and its purchase order (PO) lifecycle management solution within the procure-to-pay (P2P) space. In the realm of direct materials procurement and supply chain collaboration, investments in P2P technologies have been increasing. While SourceDay isn’t the only option , it is a prominent player that boasts the most experience in catering to the needs of direct material industries and forming partnerships with other S2P players int
FedEx preps for $500M headwind after US Postal Service split
Supply Chain Dive
JUNE 26, 2024
The delivery giant aims to aggressively reduce costs tied to air cargo operations following the contract's Sept. 29 expiration.
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 Rise of Women in Supply Chain: Career Choice
SCMDOJO
JUNE 28, 2024
In recent years, there has been a significant shift in the supply chain industry as more and more women are choosing careers in this traditionally male-dominated field. This rise of women in the supply chain is not only breaking gender barriers but also bringing a fresh perspective and new ideas to the table. With a focus on diversity and inclusion, SCMDOJO is proud to highlight the increasing presence of women in the supply chain industry.
Low Prices, Human Costs: Has Online Retail Crippled the Ethical Supply Chain?
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 25, 2024
Globally, it's estimated that $161 billion worth of clothing and textiles fall into an area of risk that makes them prone to being produced by forced labor annually.
SourceDay: Vendor Analysis (Part 2) — PO Lifecycle Management product-level strengths and opportunities, competitors and market analysis, user considerations, voice of the customer, analyst commentary and summary
Spend Matters
JUNE 24, 2024
Part 2 of this Spend Matters Vendor Analysis focuses on the strengths and opportunities of SourceDay solution. We also look at the voice of the customer and the elements to consider when looking at SourceDay as a potential solution provider. Part 1 of the series provided an overview of SourceDay’s purchase order (PO) lifecycle management solution and its roadmap.
Warehouse automation partnerships are becoming more strategic
Supply Chain Dive
JUNE 24, 2024
Companies like GXO Logistics and DHL Supply Chain are becoming increasingly discerning about the technology providers with whom they partner.
The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report
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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!
Why Your Startup Needs a Product Sourcing Agent
Procurement Freelancers
JUNE 25, 2024
Launching a new company is demanding as well as exhilarating. One of the biggest challenges… The post Why Your Startup Needs a Product Sourcing Agent first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.
Red Sea Delays the 'New Normal' Headed into Peak Shipping Season
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 25, 2024
Supply chain visibility platform Project 44 estimates that passages through the Suez Canal dipped by 80% between May 2023 and May 2024.
Evaluating Intake and Orchestration vendors: A simple 3-step guide
Spend Matters
JUNE 24, 2024
This content does not express the views or opinions of Spend Matters. Selecting a software vendor is a bit like buying a car. Generally speaking, all cars do the same thing: move people and things from Point A to Point B. Yet buyers agonize over purchasing a car — with good reason. Cars aren’t cheap, and if they don’t work as advertised you’ll pay more later to fix what you might have been able to prevent in the first place.
FedEx plans 4 facility closures, layoffs in North Carolina and South Carolina
Supply Chain Dive
JUNE 24, 2024
The Ship Center shut downs coming in September will impact 310 employees, according to WARN notices.
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.
What is a Digital Supply Chain Network?
The Network Effect
JUNE 25, 2024
A digital supply chain network is not simply a collection of systems, integrated and connected by batch processes.
Shein: Supply Chain Innovator, or Rule-Breaker?
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 23, 2024
Is the Chinese online apparel seller Shein a wild success due to an innovative business model — or because of a concerted effort to skirt import duties and workers’ rights?
Decision-Centric versus Traditional S&OP
Supply Chain Trend
JUNE 28, 2024
Over the last couple of years, I have been mentioning Decision-Centric S&OP/IBP in my articles. In 2021, I explored the efficacy between decision automation and augmentation for different decision horizons and proposed a new narrative for IBP that includes decision automation, capturing and learning, with IBP managers who are incentivised to improve decision quality.
Manufacturing cybersecurity at heart of new White House guidance
Supply Chain Dive
JUNE 24, 2024
The increased priority on security comes as more clean energy supply chains face the threat of a cyberattack.
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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