Tue.Sep 27, 2022

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Four Emerging Supply Chain Jobs of the Future

Supply Chain Brain

There's been a a dramatic leap in awareness of the importance of supply chain management, one that will come with many opportunities for both employees and employers.

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Investing in channel talent to meet evolving manufacturing industry needs

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

The talent landscape for channel partners in the ERP space has become fiercely competitive in recent years. The high pace of digital transformation has accelerated this and the demand for specialized skillsets grows greater every day. The modern digital workplace calls for a variety of skills including cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, integration, business intelligence and analytics.

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Rugged Devices Can Spell the Difference Between Logistical Success and Failure

Supply Chain Brain

The pressure on supply chains shows little sign of letting up, and choosing the right mobile device can help ensure the survivability of a business and provide the visibility it needs to stay on top of the game.

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DSV Rises to the Challenge: Optimizes Complex FMCG Supply Chain

MPO Multi Party Orchestration

The world of Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) is a complex one, riddled with regulations, compliance standards, highly specific requirements, and demanding customer service level expectations – especially for companies operating in the Healthcare sector. When a multi-national FMCG Healthcare company approached DSV – a top global transport and logistics company – they had just opened a new warehouse in Johannesburg, South Africa, which was strategically positioned for multi-modal freight shipmen

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Tail Inventory: The Silent Cost Driver You Shouldn't Ignore

Learn how centralizing slow-moving SKUs can help reduce fulfillment costs by $300M+ while boosting fulfillment efficiency.

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Supply Chain News on Schneider Electri on Parlaying Ambitious Supplier CO2 Reduction Program into Industry Recognition

Supply Chain Digest

Received CIPS Award Last Week in UK, after Nearly Topping Gartner Top 25 Supply Chains List in May

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Supply Chain News on SCOR Model Undergoes Major Revamp

Supply Chain Digest

New Processes Supported, Move from Linear to more Network Thinking

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How Bukalapak is Leading Indonesia’s E-commerce Growth With Last-Mile Technology Solutions

Locus

E-commerce in Southeast Asia (SEA) has seen staggering transaction growth in recent years thanks to strong mobile and internet penetration, and increasing consumer expectations around fulfillment. To unravel the story behind this growth and its complexities, Albert Koto, Head of Mitra supply chain at Bukalapak, one of the biggest e-commerce businesses in Indonesia, got in conversation with Malay Shah, Senior Vice President of India, Middle East, Rest of the World, and Southeast Asia operations i

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COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Carries Lessons for Pharma Supply Chains, Says Pfizer Executive

Supply Chain Brain

Jim Cafone, a senior vice president of supply chain at Pfizer, says the rapid and successful rollout of the doses shows companies now will “need to really rethink how you configure your supply chain.” .

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Amazon’s Announced Second Prime Day Shopping Holiday- Scoop the Competition

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters provides added perspectives on today’s announcement from Amazon announcing a second Prime shopping promotion for 2022. . The last two plus years have provided many firsts for retailers and manufacturers in overcoming numerous challenges and supply chain disruptions. Amazon is adding its voice, and for the first time ever, the online platform provider has announced plans in conducting a second Prime Day shopping promotion in 2022 to be held on October 11 and 12.

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Tariffs on the Table: How to Brief the Board and C‑Suite With Confidence

“What should we do about the tariffs?” There’s no straightforward answer — every leader has a different expectation. CFOs want numbers. COOs want action. CEOs want strategy. And supply chain and procurement leaders need to be ready with the right response — fast. That’s why GEP has created a simple three-part framework that will help CPOs and CSCOs brief the board and C-suite with clarity and confidence.

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How CPG sales teams can plan (and execute) a successful holiday season

crisp

From demand planning to execution, Crisp’s CPG experts offer everything brands need to know for a successful holiday season (and the common mistakes to avoid). CPG sales teams are no strangers to the importance of holiday shopping events. These pivotal seasons lead to an increase in sales as consumers flock to stores for gifts and other holiday necessities.

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China, Taiwan, and Semiconductor Risks – Part 2

NC State SCRC

As I alluded to in an earlier post, the scenario of China invading Taiwan, and halting all semiconductor production is highly unlikely, for a number of reasons. First, the Taiwanese are a very nationalistic and patriotic group of people. If China went into Taiwan and said “We are taking over,” the workforce would simply not support it! You cannot make technical personnel work to build semiconductors, and there are countless ways they could sabotage production.

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The BasicBlock Story with Taylor Monks

The Logistics of Logistics

Taylor Monks and Joe Lync h discuss the BasicBlock story. Taylor is the Co-founder and CEO of BasicBlock , a software and financial services company that enables independent truck drivers to spend less time worrying about cashflow and more time focused on the road. About Taylor Monks. Taylor Monks is the Co-founder and CEO of BasicBlock, which is a complete payment platform for carriers that makes getting paid faster, easier, and better.

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Bahlsen Selects Ivalua to Accelerate its Digital Transformation Roadmap

ivalua

Redwood, CA, 27th September 2022. Ivalua, a global leader in spend management today announced that Bahlsen, a leading supplier of sweet bakery products, has selected Ivalua’s Source-to-Pay (S2P) solution to digitalize its procurement processes. Based in Hanover, Germany, Bahlsen is a traditional, successful, and modern family business. With its umbrella brands Bahlsen, Leibniz and PICK UP!

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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Volkswagen Warns of Production Shift From Germany Over Gas Shortage

Supply Chain Brain

Europe’s biggest carmaker, said that relocation of production capacity for some component makers is among options in the medium term if gas shortages last much beyond this winter.

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Xeeva Partner Showcase – Beltrees

Xeeva

Introducing a new episode in our “Partner Showcase” series, where we feature Xeeva’s exclusive partners. This week on Partner Showcase, Andrew Madera, Account Executive of Partnerships at Xeeva, interviewed Traci Nichols (VP Procurement Transformation) from Beltrees Consulting, one of our partners. Beltrees is a Procurement consulting firm that offers a network of consultants that specialize […].

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Canada is Lifting All COVID-19 Border and Travel Restrictions

Supply Chain Brain

Since earlier this year, Canada has been gradually lifting its COVID-related restrictions to fully reopen its economy, with travel measures being the last set of rules to remain in place.

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Open banking infrastructure: Buy or build it yourself?

Axway

Kicking off an open banking project is a daunting task for a financial institution.

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How Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform

Tariffs are no longer just policy noise. They’re driving real, bottom-line impact. One policy shift and your sourcing strategy is upside down. This bulletin cuts straight to the point. How Market-Leading Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform breaks down how procurement teams are staying ahead of the chaos with real-time insights, smarter sourcing moves and AI-powered agility.

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Melissa & Doug and Alloy: Harnessing Digital Transformation to Achieve Success

Alloy

The post Melissa & Doug and Alloy: Harnessing Digital Transformation to Achieve Success appeared first on Alloy.ai.

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MSC Air Cargo Arm Will Debut with 777-200Fs

Supply Chain Brain

Mediterranean Shipping Co., the world’s largest shipping line by capacity, is bringing in four Boeing 777-200 freighters to anchor its new MSC Air Cargo operation.

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My Office Apps Introduces the New and Improved B2B Customer Portal

My Office Apps

My Office Apps Introduces the New and Improved B2B Customer Portal. My Office Apps, Inc. (MOA), an industry leader in business improvement software and the provider of Kechie software, announced the launch of the new and improved B2B Customer Portal, as a part of the fully integrated solution with the Kechie suite of products. The new B2B Customer Portal is designed to offer your business clients an easy way to place orders.

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Government Gambling with the U.K. Economy, Says Asda Chairman

Supply Chain Brain

"They have put the entire U.K. economy on the 3:30 at Epsom," said Sir Stuart Rose. "If it comes in, people will cheer but if it doesn't, people will be in a very difficult position indeed.".

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A Roadmap For Modernization: How To Break Free From Your Monolith Before July 31, 2026

Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar

Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.

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Meet Peter Guinto, Resilinc’s VP of Government Affairs

Resilinc

Peter Guinto capped his 12-year Air Force career in procurement by serving on the federal COVID supply chain task force and becoming head of contracting for the Medium-altitude UAS Division—the unit responsible for keeping the United States’ edge in warfighting drones. These and other experiences convinced Guinto that one of the country’s most serious weaknesses is its lack of visibility and control over defense-critical supply chains—a conclusion also reached by bipartisan leaders in Cong