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CPG earnings report: Data technology tackles headwinds, helps meet demand

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General Mills reported that ongoing value-seeking behaviors from consumers is influencing both the channels they shop and basket sizes, creating headwinds to the company’s margins. Kraft Heinz called out tomatoes and sugar prices as problematic but sees labor and transportation costs as the source of most of its inflationary woes.

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The four steps to supply chain readiness

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One of the big catalysts for change right now is the acceleration of data and analytics in supply chain management. A recent survey of procurement leaders showed a 15-20% increase in ROI when using data and analytics to make decisions. That same survey showed that up to 50% of procurement teams’ time was spent looking for data.

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5 Models of AI for Supply Chain Risk Management—And Why They Matter

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In our second AI blog of the series, Predictive AI vs. Generative Supply Chain AI , we looked at the difference between predictive AI and generative AI. Currently, Resilinc uses several predictive AI models in tracking purchase orders (POs) and commodities, autonomous mapping, risk-scoring models, and simulators.

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Scope 3 emissions, Explained

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The article demystifies the complexities of scope 3 emissions reporting, offering key tips to stay ahead of regulatory changes and satisfy stakeholder demands. Until recently, reporting scope 3 emissions – which include indirect sources that organizations contribute to – has been optional. In 2010, the U.S.

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Spend Analysis: Best Practices

Precoro

Where should you start when you want to create budgets, cut costs, or forecast future spending? After all, a clear picture of the company's procurement process is necessary to develop a sustainable future strategy and to avoid pitfalls that hold your business back. The answer is simple: spend analysis.

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6 Critical Supply Chain KPIs!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Supply chain key performance indicators and metrics are ways in which someone can quantify the performance of their company’s supply chain to gain a better understanding of its strengths and weaknesses. It encompasses all of the supply chain costs associated with your products such as sourcing, producing, transporting, storing (etc).

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Load Matching: Optimizing Logistics Efficiency in the Last Mile

Locus

Supply chain management involves the transportation of freight between locations, and load matching is a small but critical aspect that drives supply chain efficiency. Load matching can be understood as the pairing of freight with the most suitable transportation carriers. This ensures efficient and safe transportation.