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The Saga of Supply Chain Innovation

Supply Chain Shaman

This November is a layoff season. As pink slips ripple through Silicon Valley to over 120,000 workers following a time of overexuberant hiring, it is a time for both sadness and reflection. The end of this chapter in Big Tech occurs, it is time for a reality check. As supply chain leaders face heightened demand uncertainty and extreme supply chain disruption, the answer is not going to come from Silcon Valley.

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How Supply Chain Partners Can Eliminate Driver App Fatigue

Supply Chain Brain

Professional truck drivers are experiencing app fatigue, the growing exhaustion of too many mobile applications available at their fingertips. .

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The forward-thinking initiative for providing UK organisations with a first level of information

IT Supply Chain

By Sylvain Cortes (pictured). VP Strategy at Hackuity. The post The forward-thinking initiative for providing UK organisations with a first level of information appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Sustainable Supply Chains Must Be AI-Backed

Supply Chain Brain

Companies face the daunting task of trying to track every product, which represents a massive technology challenge that only artificial intelligence and machine learning can remedy. .

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Speeding Robotics Automation with AI

The $53 trillion manufacturing economy in the US is undergoing a major automation paradigm shift due to Artificial Intelligence (AI). Thanks to new practical frameworks, automation projects that were once impossible or inefficient to implement are now being fast-tracked, and robotics automation is becoming increasingly relevant to a growing number of users and scenarios.

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Should You Play Casino Games on Your Smartphone?

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 4 Reasons Nvidia Graphics Cards are Ideal for Gamers! Casino games are a lot of fun, but is it worth it to play games on your smartphone? With the convenience of being able to play anywhere, anytime, it’s no wonder that more and more people are playing casino games on their smartphones.

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Transforming the Supply Chain Industry With Gender Diversity

ThroughPut

The post Transforming the Supply Chain Industry With Gender Diversity appeared first on ThroughPut.

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Ivalua Supports the Digitalization of Tchibo’s Indirect Purchasing Process with its Source-to-Contract Solution

ivalua

Redwood, CA, 14 November, 2022. Ivalua, a global leader in spend management , today announced that Tchibo, one of the largest coffee roasters in the world, has chosen Ivalua and its partner Capgemini to digitize Source-to-Contract (S2C) for its indirect purchasing of goods and services. Tchibo is one of Germany’s largest international consumer goods and retail companies.

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Watch: The Value of an Open Ecosystem for Freight Data

Supply Chain Brain

John Rattay, chief revenue officer of Redwood Logistics, explains how an integrated and open ecosystem of freight data can help companies cope with the many challenges of today.

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12 Popular Procurement Trends in 2022 & How To Leverage Them

ProcurePort

Over the last 36 months, the world of procurement has faced challenges like no other. The COVID-19 pandemic and the geo-political instability in Eastern Europe have resulted in production disruptions and price distortions. There are important lessons to be learnt on resilience that will shape procurement trends in the immediate future. Most surveys of procurement […].

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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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Does the U.S. Need to Reduce Its Dependence on Taiwan for Semiconductors?

Supply Chain Brain

Taiwan accounts for around 65% of global semiconductor supply, and nearly 90% of the smallest and most sophisticated chips.

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Arkestro introduced predictive procurement at Optimal22

Supply Chain 24/7

Transparency, trust and a new way to work with suppliers were on the agenda at Optimal22.

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Logistics Company RPM Launches Business Venture in Mexico

Supply Chain Brain

RPM said it will use its third-party logistics capabilities primarily to cater to original-equipment-manufacturer suppliers and customers, aggregating data across the vehicle life cycle.

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Self-Driving Startup TuSimple Ousts Independent Directors, After CEO

Supply Chain Brain

Hou was removed after the discovery that TuSimple employees spent paid hours working on matters for Hydron Inc., a firm with significant operations in China.

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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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China’s Global Port Investments Give Rise to Security Worries

Supply Chain Brain

Some officials and military analysts say the fears are overblown. But the investments are drawing more scrutiny.

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Adani to Buy Stake in Indian Oiltanking for $129 Million

Supply Chain Brain

Adani Ports’ acquisition of the stake in Indian Oiltanking from Oiltanking India GmbH will boost its oil storage capacity by three times.

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Watch: The Need for Flexibility in Warehouse Labor Is Here to Stay

Supply Chain Brain

In the world of warehouse labor, employers and employees alike are seeking flexibility of scheduling and job duties, says Mike Bohnett, vice president of partnerships with Instawork.