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  Modernizing ports is essential for supply chain resilience

  Investing in automation and the workforce will lead to increased cargo and more jobs, writes National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors CEO Eric Hoplin. 

  Eric Hoplin • Jan. 23, 2025

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  Navigating the challenges of AI adoption in procurement

  Incorporating AI into procurement is a technical endeavor that must consider the human impact to be successful, 4C Associates’ director of digital innovation writes.

  Joe Gibson • Nov. 4, 2024

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  We’re entering the age of first-mile reinvention

  Limiting innovation to last-mile delivery is stifling more substantial supply chain transformation, says Zero100's VP of research.

  Lauren Acoba • Oct. 30, 2024

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  Harley-Davidson’s DEI rollback is a procurement mistake

  The announcement could lead to blowback from suppliers, financial woes, and ultimately hamper supply chain resilience, writes Rich Weissman, a professor at Endicott College. 

  Rich Weissman • Aug. 29, 2024

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  The dangers of dirty data in AI applications for supplier management

  Vroozi's CEO offers a look at the ethical considerations of artificial intelligence technology in procurement, and the importance of investing in it.

  Shaz Khan • July 10, 2024

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  How small business supply chains can keep up with large companies

  A broader supplier base and new technology investments are among the measures SMBs can leverage to mitigate disruptions.

  Sri Rama Yashaswi Peesapati • June 3, 2024

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  Why embracing vertical and horizontal integration matters for supply chains

  Companies can achieve a delicate balance between control and flexibility by combining the two strategies, helping them adapt to market shifts.

  Daniel Sokolovsky • April 18, 2024

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  4 best practices for the global supply chain of the future

  Consulting experts, prioritizing data analytics and highlighting sustainability efforts can help ensure reliable operations in the face of global disruption.

  Polly Mitchell-Guthrie • March 20, 2024

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  Why top apparel brands fall short in supplier partnerships

  Improving supply chain working conditions requires clarity of expectations and accountability on both sides.

  Sanchita B. Saxena • Jan. 19, 2024

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  Five ways supply chain leaders can hire the best talent

  Instilling a culture of curiosity and looking beyond the typical hiring pool are some of the ways leaders can build promising teams, according to Kearney experts.

  Jennifer McGee, Dominique Harris, and Tulika Vardhan • Jan. 10, 2024

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  AI’s transformative role in empowering companies to optimize procurement

  Here’s a look at how the technology is making waves in supplier management, predictive analytics and more, from Vroozi's Shaz Khan.

  Shaz Khan • Jan. 4, 2024

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  Evolving supply chains need talent with the gift for seeing end-to-end

  As supply chains transform, teams will need to step out of their siloed functions and focus on organization-wide priorities, Kearney experts write.

  Dominique Harris, Jennifer McGee and Tulika Vardhan • Jan. 3, 2024

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  The overlooked security risks of onshoring chip production

  Here are four ways manufacturers can mitigate cybersecurity risks.

  Vishal Gauri • Dec. 19, 2023

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  Protecting the pharma and healthcare supply chain during turbulent times

  Here are five things your company should consider when evaluating its production process or new technologies.

  Kayt Leonard • Dec. 13, 2023

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  How Black Friday and Cyber Monday test supply chain adaptability and resilience

  How proactive inventory planning and operations management can keep brands from falling behind during the holiday season.

  Rodney Manzo • Nov. 17, 2023

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  How AI can optimize supply chain planning

  Organizations must define the role of automation in their planning process to support more agile decision-making.

  Brenda Westbrook and Caleb Thomson • Oct. 5, 2023

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  Proposed changes to de minimis law threaten supply chains

  Preserving economic benefits of trade facilitation and improving national security require partnerships and technology.

  Todd Owen • Oct. 2, 2023

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  A path to a more sustainable chip supply chain

  Establishing benchmark metrics and onshoring production are key ways companies can reduce their carbon footprint.

  Art Figueroa • Sept. 18, 2023

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  How chipmakers can manage future growth

  Managing headcount costs and leveraging federal funds are key ways companies can mitigate damage during an economic downturn.

  Irene Signorino • Aug. 25, 2023

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  It’s not easy buying green: How procurement can drive ESG in supply chain

  More than two-thirds of buyers aim to invest in more sustainable practices. What's stopping them?

  Aster Angagaw • May 22, 2023

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  Apparel makers must reform purchasing practices that hurt workers

  When suppliers are squeezed on price, workers feel the greatest pain, writes a program manager at the NYU Stern Center for Business and Human Rights.

  Natasja Sheriff Wells • May 15, 2023

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  How generative AI can drive supply chain transformation

  ChatGPT and other powerful tech tools provide new opportunities to enhance visibility and efficiency.

  Jan Burian • April 4, 2023

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  From a FedEx pilot: Time is running out to reach a contract

  Management's handling of negotiations has inched the pilots union closer to a strike authorization vote, writes union leader Capt. Chris Norman.

  Capt. Chris Norman • March 20, 2023

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  Why ocean shipping is less anti-competitive than lawmakers think

  The Ocean Shipping Reform Act was pitched as an effort to address collusion and price gouging. In reality, a lack of information is the industry's real bottleneck.

  Jessica Darby and Andrew Balthrop • March 17, 2023

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  How supply chain mapping builds resilience

  Businesses will need more insight into all aspects of their operations to guard against future disruption.

  Tony Pelli • March 9, 2023

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