Tariffs, Trade, and Transition: The US Election’s Potential
All Things Supply Chain
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Tomorrow marks the 2024 U.S. presidential election, a pivotal event with significant implications for supply chains.
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Consolidating the USPS Final Mile
Art of Procurement
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Maybe it is because I grew up watching Mr. Rogers Neighborhood, but there is something about the United States Postal. The post Consolidating the USPS Final Mile appeared first on Art of Procurement.
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Take time to think differently and challenge your norms
Procurement Leaders
NOVEMBER 3, 2024
Last week, Procurement Leaders released the CPO Compass 2025 – a unique piece of thought leadership that aims to challenge the assumptions that underpin leaders’ long-term planning. It’s a chance to step back and reflect; to look at the world differently. This year we’ve explored three key topics that CPOs will have to navigate over the coming years: navigating the world’s accelerating “geoeconomic fragmentation” as trading blocs become increasingly common; understanding the balance and interp
A Call for Reinvigorating the U.S. as the World’s ‘Manufacturing Superpower’
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 3, 2024
John Gardner owns a small business that sells to the U.S. military. He’s also a vocal proponent of reinvigorating America's entire domestic manufacturing base.
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.
New Supplier Relationship Management Certificate
All Things Supply Chain
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
The Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) has launched a new supplier Relationship Management certificate designed to help supply chain professionalsbuild strong supplier relationships.
Amazon launches same-day drone delivery in Arizona city
Supply Chain Dive
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
Customers near the company's Tolleson facility can get thousands of items delivered with the technology, but there are limitations.
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Strong Economy Boosts Outlook for Holiday Shopping Season in U.S.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
The National Retail Federation projects $979-989 billion worth of retail sales in the U.S. during the November-December holiday season in 2024.
An important and timely discussion about Agentic AI
Procurement Insights
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
JWH – What is the difference between Agentic AI and Agent-based AI? Over two decades ago, the foundational elements for successfully utilizing advanced, self-learning algorithms to optimize the procurement process using an agent-based model were well established. Somewhere along the line, we got distracted by SaaS and digital transformation, and now we are at risk of being sidetracked by Agentic AI.
Air cargo demand remains on course for double-digit growth in 2024
Supply Chain Dive
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
October volumes were up 11% YoY despite disruptions like the dockworker strike at U.S. East and Gulf Coast ports.
IDAS (M.K. Technologies LTD): Vendor Analysis — PO Lifecycle Management solution overview, competitors, user considerations, analyst summary
Spend Matters
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
In this Spend Matters Vendor Analysis, we give an overview of IDAS, a solution from M.K. Technologies built to address critical challenges faced by manufacturers, particularly unexpected late deliveries, which can halt production lines and damage customer relationships. By providing a unique supplier portal that integrates data from various ERP systems, IDAS helps manufacturers maintain on-time delivery rates, ensuring operational efficiency and stability in complex supply chains.
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.
A Trucker Uses AI to Boost Efficiency for LTL Operations
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
PITT OHIO increases efficiency and reduces costs for its pickup, delivery and linehaul trucking business by replacing outdated legacy systems with an AI-powered platform.
Why You Need a Purchasing Agent to Scale Your Business
Procurement Freelancers
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
Scaling a business is no small feat. It requires meticulous planning, effective cost management, and… The post Why You Need a Purchasing Agent to Scale Your Business first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.
Canada’s western ports are on lockdown: What to know
Supply Chain Dive
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
Experts said shipments can be easily diverted to U.S. West Coast ports in the short term, but a lengthier stoppage could be costly.
The modern Procurement Training landscape
Spend Matters
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Ongoing training is important for procurement teams to keep up with the constantly evolving and advancing procurement tech and services landscape, specifically in niche areas such as category management, supplier management, negotiation and strategic sourcing and in the broader areas of change management and leadership. Even experienced procurement professionals must remain aware of ongoing advancements to streamline procurement processes and support organizational goals with the latest technolo
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.
Report: Supply Chain Sustainability Software Market is Needed, Growing
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
The Verdantix report concludes that political and regulatory events are driving the need for supply chain sustainability software.
How Purchasing Professionals Boost Cost Savings with Smart Buying
Procurement Freelancers
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Do you ever feel like you’re spending more and getting less? Imagine wanting to save… The post How Purchasing Professionals Boost Cost Savings with Smart Buying first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.
Why a new FedEx facility uses automation but not robotics
Supply Chain Dive
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Secondary 25, housed in the Memphis World Hub, still needs employees to help move bulky packages as technological improvements boost throughput.
Risk management solution providers and what their customers really want – Certa
Spend Matters
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
As part of our Q4 research into supplier risk, third-party and supply-chain risk management (TPRM/SCRM) and the solutions that support it, we have not only conducted analyst- and market-led research in the shape of analyses, advisory, definitions and webinars, but taken the pulse of the practitioners who use that technology and who deal with risk on a daily basis (for example here and here ).
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?
Podcast | What’s It Mean for a Retailer to Be ‘Channel-Agnostic’?
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
The omnichannel has been with us for a long time. But does that mean that retailers are truly “channel-agnostic”?
Key Elements of Decision Centricity in Effective IBP Processes
Supply Chain Trend
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
IBP and its predecessor S&OP were developed as executive decision-making forums. In support of effective decision making in the IBP process, we could expect many decision centric capabilities in an organization. But how decision centric is your S&OP/IBP process, your meetings, your organization? Any idea? To create some baseline insights, I developed an 11-question checklist to assess IBP decision centricity.
CSX debuts double-stack rail service at the Port of Baltimore
Supply Chain Dive
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
A northern route has opened while a long-awaited expansion of a 1.7-mile tunnel is set to be complete by the end of next year.
Spend Matters Future 5 2024: Why we chose Halo Ai
Spend Matters
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Spend Matters is delighted to announce the 2024 roster for our ‘Future 5’ list. For the sixth year in a row, our analysts have highlighted five start-ups that excited them the most. This year, the five companies that have proven themselves as potential future trend setters are BlueBean , ivoflow, Covalyze, Halo Ai and True ValueHub. To warrant such attention, these vendors must have a product that is ideally 2 to 5 years old, is used by more than five customers and displays an innovative applica
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
The Fight Against Food Fraud in Our 'Biggest, Weirdest Supply Chains'
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
The World Trade Organization estimates the global cost of food fraud to be anywhere between $30 billion and $50 billion each year.
Does a 2008 answer to a question on “optimization modeling” still stand in 2024?
Procurement Insights
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
EDITOR’S NOTE: More than two decades ago, the foundational elements for successfully utilizing advanced, self-learning algorithms to optimize the procurement process using an agent-based model were well established. Somewhere along the line, we got distracted by SaaS and digital transformation, and now we are at risk of being sidetracked by Agentic AI.
Freight shipments drop 21% in soft trucking market: US Bank
Supply Chain Dive
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Q3 performance signals continued challenges regarding volume and shipper spending, according to the bank.
The risk solution landscape is complicated
Spend Matters
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
As part of our third-party/supply chain risk management (TPRM/SCRM) series, today we address the risk management landscape. Many solutions exist to manage risk in its broadest definition. However, they don’t necessarily all have the same focus and capabilities. There are different high-level segments and even within a segment the coverage varies from one provider to the other.
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.
Hapag-Lloyd Orders 24 New LNG Ships
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
All 24 ships will have dual-fuel engines that can run on LNG and biomethane, and will be equipped for ammonia fuel as well.
The Ultimate “Would You” Questions
Procurement Insights
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
Would you take driving lessons from someone who doesn’t have a driver’s license? Would you deal with a financial/investment advisor who makes less money than you? Would you eat at a restaurant that orders takeout food for their staff? Would you take swimming lessons from someone who doesn’t know how to swim? Would you ask someone for career advice who has never had a job?
FedEx rolls out rate discounts through Pitney Bowes, Auctane platforms
Supply Chain Dive
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
The new agreements advance FedEx's efforts to draw in more volume from small businesses.
Alison Supply Chain Courses VS SCMDOJO: A Comprehensive Guide
SCMDOJO
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Digging in to find an absolute top-notch website to level up your supply chain management can be a bit difficult where there is less awareness about it. However, it depends on the product offering of various websites from where students are eager to learn and grow. Alison Supply Chain Courses and SCMDOJO are among the most reliable sources on the internet when selecting an appropriate course.
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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