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Using Machine Learning to Smartly Stock Grocery Stores

Wednesday, November 22, 2023 · Duke University
Professor Kevin Shang of Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business has developed a machine-learning solution to allow grocers to stock optimal amounts of perishable food in their supply chains.

Unlocking Shareholder Value: Mastering the Supply Chain

Tuesday, November 21, 2023 · Lee A. Clair and Steven Fox
The supply chain provides a means for mid-cap companies to improve shareholder and equity value, if they pull the right levers

The Shift from China is Leading to India

Friday, November 17, 2023 · Amy Wunderlin
India has seen a 44% increase in exports to the U.S. as American companies looking to diversify their supply chains turn away from China.

Amazon Business Survey: Procurement Budgets on the Rise for 2024

Tuesday, November 14, 2023 · Brian Straight
Amazon Business’ State of Procurement survey found that 85% of businesses plan to either increase, or maintain their procurement budgets in 2024.

The Evolution of Demand: Navigating the ‘New Customer’ in the Supply Chain Landscape

Monday, November 13, 2023 · Vivek Ghelani, director of research, Digital Supply Chain Institute
The influence of the New Customer is significant, with their preferences and values having the power to redirect supply chain priorities. Supply chains need to adapt.

Global Companies Plan More Regional Approaches to Manufacturing, Selling

Thursday, November 9, 2023 · Brian Straight
A new report from Accenture finds that the number of companies nearshoring product manufacturing will double in three years time.

What Does it Take to be a Supply Chain Visionary?

Wednesday, November 8, 2023 · Bob Trebilcock
Kimberly-Clark Corporation was named this year’s Visionary Award winner at the NextGen Supply Chain Conference. KCC’s Scott DeGroot explains the story behind KCC’s success.

The 10 Questions Supply Chain Managers Must Ask Before Engaging With a New Vendor

Wednesday, November 8, 2023 · Jag Lamba, CEO, Certa
A thorough and strategic vendor selection process guides companies through the vendor selection process, helping ensure subpar suppliers never make it into the procurement process.

Inventory Optimization, It’s Complicated

Monday, November 6, 2023 · Brian Straight
Master the Art of Inventory Optimization in the Post-Pandemic World. Register now for our Webinar!

US Ports to Share $653M in Funding to Improve Throughput, Reduce Emissions

Monday, November 6, 2023 · Amy Wunderlin
41 U.S. ports will share in $653 million in new investment from the federal government, the Biden administration announced last week.

Accenture Makes 2 Deals, Acquiring Reverse Logistics, Procurement Firms

Friday, November 3, 2023 · Brian Straight
Accenture has made two acquisition announcements this week, announcing the intention to acquire procurement firm The Shelby Group and reverse logistics specialists OnProcess Technology.

10 to 20 gets you 2 to 3 to 5 - Revenue and Profitability

Thursday, November 2, 2023 · Brian Straight
This webinar will explore how to realize a 10-20% increase in demand forecast accuracy using advanced machine and deep learning techniques to smooth out traditional demand forecasting approaches.

Jabil Acquires ProcureAbility

Wednesday, November 1, 2023 · Brian Straight
Global supply chain and manufacturing solutions provider Jabil has acquired procurement firm ProcureAbility for an undisclosed sum.

The Polluters in the Mirror: Will Reporting Scope 3 Emissions Save the World?

Wednesday, November 1, 2023 · Andrew Balthrop and Dr. Alex Scott
As regulations around reporting Scope 3 supply chain emissions ramp up, questions on whether it is possible to accurately measure them, and whether it will even change behavior, have emerged.
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Retail in Reverse: Surveying the state of returns

Wednesday, November 1, 2023 · Gary Forger
A Supply Chain Management Review/ Peerless Research Group survey finds that retailers are adapting but there is still work to be done on reverse logistics.
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