Supply Chain Dive

AUGUST 9, 2024

Soon after regulators said any labor action would be legal as early as Aug. 22, CPKC threatened to lock out some workers.

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ABC of Procurement

AUGUST 9, 2024

Do you want to create a CV that every Procurement Manager will notice? Here are some tips from someone who reviews and hires based on them. The post Procurement CV – a rant (again) first appeared on ABC of Procurement.

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All Things Supply Chain

AUGUST 5, 2024

Establishing effective business contracts is crucial for securing the foundations of any enterprise. These documents serve not only as safeguards but also as frameworks for clear operational guidelines.

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Procurement Leaders

AUGUST 5, 2024

A couple of weeks ago I hosted a CPO Connect call during which we spoke to Sandro Scharlibbe, the former CPO of tier-1 automotive supplier Brose and the newly appointed CEO of Küster Holding. Sandro will be well known to many in the Procurement Leaders community – not least for the many awards he and his team picked up during his time as CPO – but also the work he championed on supplier-enabled innovation, which helped inspire many activities we hosted back in the pre-Covid days.

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Speaker: Benjamin Woll

Enterprise commerce is at an inflection point. Rigid, monolithic platforms slow brands down, but a full replatforming is disruptive and costly. Shopify’s modular architecture offers a flexible, scalable alternative - allowing enterprise brands to modernize without ripping and replacing their entire stack. Learn how Shopify’s composable approach helps modernize commerce stacks while maintaining control over critical systems.

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Supply Chain Dive

AUGUST 7, 2024

Retailers and direct-to-consumer companies aren't scaling back their options in a competitive delivery environment.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 4, 2024

The latest supply-chain news, analysis, trends and tools for executives in the supply chain management industry.

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Art of Procurement

AUGUST 8, 2024

“Every time I don’t have a delivery truck stop in front of your house, 800 grams of CO2 is never. The post Orchestrating the Chaos of Retail Fulfillment appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 7, 2024

The union for Atlantic and East Coast port workers is planning to meet in September to look over its final contract demands.

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Spend Matters

AUGUST 5, 2024

In today’s fast-paced business environment, procurement professionals face many challenges, from managing supplier relationships to mitigating risks and controlling costs. In the quest for operational excellence, organizations are increasingly turning to technology solutions to streamline their procurement processes and drive efficiency. To address these challenges, many organizations turn to source-to-pay (S2P) suites because they include a comprehensive suite of tools designed to optimiz

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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.

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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.

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Supply Chain Dive

AUGUST 7, 2024

The toy and game maker said enhanced planning efforts have helped optimize inventory management.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 6, 2024

The collapse of rail, ports and other infrastructure — exacerbated by years of poor governance — have hamstrung Africa’s most industrialized economy.

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The Good Spending

AUGUST 7, 2024

Digitization vs. Digitalization vs. Digital Transformation In our earlier posts, we covered the notions of digitization and digitalization. We can add the digital transformation to this logical sequence as follows. So, if we plan to conduct digital transformation, it's OK to consider digitization as the first step, i.e., digitizing legacy processes and automating manual labor and paper-based activities.

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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.

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Procurement Freelancers

AUGUST 3, 2024

Vendor negotiations are an essential part of the complex procurement industry that can have a… The post Sourcing Agents Secure Successful Procurement Negotiations first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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Supply Chain Dive

AUGUST 5, 2024

The delivery giant is bolstering its FedEx International Connect Plus offering as cross-border demand booms.

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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.

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Finale Inventory

AUGUST 9, 2024

Effective inventory management is vital for the success of any ecommerce business. With rising customer expectations and the need for quick shipping, having a streamlined inventory management system is key. This article examines the significance of inventory management in ecommerce and how Finale Inventory can help businesses manage inventory across multiple locations efficiently.

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Procurement Insights

AUGUST 9, 2024

EDITOR’S NOTE: There seems to be an apparent rift between old-school and Generation Next workers within many analyst firms. When Gartner’s name came up during a recent conversation, I was immediately reminded of this post I wrote – including a short video in 2011. Back then, I upset a few people by writing the post, but it is still one of the most widely read posts in my archives.

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Supply Chain Dive

AUGUST 8, 2024

The alcohol distributor is moving operations from the St. Louis area to a location near Kansas City.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 6, 2024

By understanding the specific threats that have historically targeted SAP systems, companies can better prepare and mitigate potential risks.

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Finale Inventory

AUGUST 9, 2024

As the year ends, small business owners face numerous tasks, from managing daily operations to planning for the future. One critical area that should be addressed during this busy period is year-end inventory management. Properly handling your inventory at year’s end is vital for the overall efficiency and success of your business. This article highlights the significance of year-end inventory management, key components of a year-end inventory checklist, and how you can use Finale Inventor

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CPO Rising

AUGUST 9, 2024

Fridays (in 2024) means that it’s time for another CPO Rising Listicle. Each list will include a variety of procurement tips, trends, insights, research, lists, strategies, and/or recommendations designed to help… The post CPO Rising Listicle: Every CPO Is Facing Three BIG Questions appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.

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Supply Chain Dive

AUGUST 8, 2024

A third delivery center is slated to open in Q1 2025, with several more planned as the grocery looks to expand the service to more areas.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 5, 2024

A survey by Descartes shows a correlation between financial performance and the strategic importance that senior management places on transportation management and related technology.

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Finale Inventory

AUGUST 9, 2024

In the rapidly changing ecommerce sector, asset tracking is vital for maintaining smooth business operations. By precisely monitoring and managing inventory and assets, companies can optimize their processes, enhance customer satisfaction, and boost profitability. Finale Inventory offers a robust asset tracking solution tailored for ecommerce businesses, making these benefits even more attainable.

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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

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Art of Procurement

AUGUST 9, 2024

Procurement 6 is a short podcast from Art of Procurement that publishes in the Art of Procurement feed every Friday. The post Procurement 6 – August 9th, 2024 appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Supply Chain Dive

AUGUST 5, 2024

Joining the federal platform is one piece of the appliance manufacturer's larger supply chain strategy, VP of Logistics Marcia Brey told Supply Chain Dive.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 6, 2024

The factories will be built in the U.S. in South Carolina, Germany's Lower Bavaria region, Shenyang, China, Debrecen, Hungary, and San Luis Potosi, Mexico.

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Finale Inventory

AUGUST 9, 2024

Ensuring smooth and efficient warehouse operations is vital for any ecommerce business’s success. A key element is having an updated warehouse equipment and supply list. This article covers the significance of such a list, necessary equipment for efficient operations, how the right supplies can streamline your warehouse processes, the advantages of using Finale Inventory’s free inventory checklist, and the impact of an organized warehouse on ecommerce success.

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