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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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.
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.
How a Global CPG Leader Optimized $500M of Direct Materials Spend and Exceeded Savings Goal
Advertiser: GEP
A Fortune 500 CPG company partnered with GEP to improve end-to-end category management, optimize direct spend categories, and increase strategic focus on tail spend. GEP’s sourcing expertise and market intelligence enabled the company to centralize sourcing and order management processes, strengthen key supplier relationships, and enhance supply chain resilience and agility.
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.
The next big LTL shakeup? FedEx explores options for Freight division
Supply Chain Dive
JUNE 27, 2024
Any sale or spinoff would follow a shift by large carriers toward pure-play operations — and could further consolidate an LTL sector still reeling from Yellow’s demise.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing
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
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.
U.S. Senators Query EPA on Possible Fake Chinese Used Cooking Oil
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 28, 2024
Six senators sent the Biden administration a letter asking what steps were being taken to ensure that imports of the oil, known as UCO, do not contain virgin vegetable oil.
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.
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?
Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story
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
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
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.
Tailored Brands opens new distribution center to reduce shipping times
Supply Chain Dive
JUNE 27, 2024
The company is prioritizing product availability and next-day delivery for Men's Wearhouse and Jos. A. Bank stores in the Midwest.
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.
Supply Chain Orchestration: A New Era in Supply Chain Management
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When the only certainty is uncertainty, what does that mean for today’s supply chain management approaches? This eBook delves into how supply chain orchestration can help businesses unlock agility, transparency, intelligence, and trust across their end-to-end supply chain.
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.
Watch: Resilience in Supply Chain — Why Now?
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 23, 2024
Every pillar of the supply chain — plan, source, make and deliver — must be resilient, says Girsh Dhaneshwar, vice president and consulting practice leader at Cognizant.
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.
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.
How to Create a Blueprint for Fleet Resilience
Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader
Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,
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.
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?
Dunkin’s supply chain arm expands distribution footprint
Supply Chain Dive
JUNE 28, 2024
National DCP broke ground on a Texas facility this week that is expected to be completed in 2025.
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.
7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024
Advertiser: GEP
Procurement and supply chain leaders are presented with their fair share of challenges, with a host of tools and strategies to resolve them. That said, what’s the best path forward to leverage this year’s trends? In this recap of a recent GEP-WBR webinar, 7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024, GEP’s Pramod Sethumadhavan explores seven vital leadership trends that will help guide procurement and supply chain decision-makers.
A New Map: Analyzing the people behind the technology
Procurement Insights
JUNE 27, 2024
Tech is tech is tech! You are probably tired of me saying, “In 10 years, we will be as dismissive of today’s tech as we are now regarding floppy drives, modems, and dot matrix printers.” However, tech has never been, nor will it ever be, the primary driver of your organization’s success. The main driver of your success starts with the people behind the technology and extends to include your team.
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.
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.
WEBINAR RECORDING | 10 top skills for the future procurement professional
Positive Purchasing
JUNE 28, 2024
10 skills for procurement professionals: Countdown edition! The procurement skillset landscape has shifted dramatically, and traditional skills are now a thing of the past. In our recent webinar, we discussed the 10 essential skills procurement professionals need for the future. Key Topics From the Webinar Key skills for modern procurement professionals: understand the 10 essential skills needed for future success in procurement, as highlighted by our expert speakers.
How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr
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