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Podcast | How the Procurement Organization Acquired Superpowers

Today’s procurement organization is scarcely recognizable from what it used to be.

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Vendor Lock-In is Inhibiting Technological Advancement in the Manufacturing Industry

Vendors that provide flexibility and the easiest connectivity options will be the ones that come out on top over the single-minded, rigid vendors.

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Two Considerations in Building Trustworthy Supply Chain AI Models

How does the data that fuels artificial intelligence models impact accuracy and utility? In other words, can we trust it to provide useful intelligence?

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UAW Reaches Deal with General Motors, Potentially Ending Strikes

Overall, UAW workers will receive a 30% increase in wages over the life of the contract, which expires April 2028.

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Plastic in Logistics: Friend or Foe?

The role of plastic in logistics cannot be boiled down to "friend or foe." Instead, plastic should be seen as a dynamic material that requires continuous evaluation and improvement.

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Corporate Budgets Are Tightening. Where’s Supply Chain Spending Going Today?

With near-term consumer demand uncertain, and high interest rates likely to continue for some time, corporate belts are tightening. So what are companies spending money on today?

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Podcast | Optimizing the Production Plan in a Constrained Supply Chain

The production plan is long overdue for automation and optimization.

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Meeting Electric Vehicles’ Increasing Demand for Rubber

The global demand for rubber is increasing. That’s a problem for all automotive manufacturers, but especially for electric vehicle producers.

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An EV Talent Gap Will Weaken the U.S. Battery Supply

America’s battery supply chain is still in development, but to ensure its resilience and reliability will call for best-in-class professionals.

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How to Combat Endemic Forced and Slave Labor in Supply Chains

With the UFLPA and CTPAT in place, efforts are clearly being made to counteract the use of slave and forced labor in supply chains. But will it be enough?

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Supply Chains Want to Cut Carbon Emissions. Where’s the Money to Do It?

For many businesses today, the desire to comply with environmental, social and governance (ESG) requirements doesn’t line up with the resources they’re devoting to that effort.

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Podcast | Getting the Most Value From Frontline Workers in a Time of Cost-Cutting

How can employees cut costs at the same time they’re providing an attractive environment for their frontline logistics workers?

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How a Leading U.S. Floral Distribution Company Reduced Warehouse Labor Costs by 45% with RFID

Recycled Tagging Fasteners: Small Changes Make a Big Impact

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Enhancing High-Value Electronics Shipment Security with Tive's Real-Time Tracking

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