Apple Accused of Multiple Human Rights Violations
The Democratic Republic of Congo has accused Apple of using illegal minerals and violating human rights in its supply chain.
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Apple Accused of Multiple Human Rights Violations
The Democratic Republic of Congo has accused Apple of using illegal minerals and violating human rights in its supply chain.
The Two Most Important Factors in Last-Mile Delivery
A new Microsoft report on last-mile delivery reveals that speed and cost are the two most important factors, as customer satisfaction takes a backseat,
Microsoft Unveils New AI Innovations For Warehouses
Microsoft hopes its new AI innovations are the answer to a new set of challenges facing manufacturers.
Biden Gives Samsung $6.4 Billion For Texas Semiconductor Plants
In another boon for domestic manufacturing, President Biden awarded Samsung $6.4 billion for new semiconductor chip plants in Texas.
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The Two Most Important Factors in Last-Mile Delivery
A new Microsoft report on last-mile delivery reveals that speed and cost are the two most important factors, as customer satisfaction takes a backseat,
Microsoft Unveils New AI Innovations For Warehouses
Microsoft hopes its new AI innovations are the answer to a new set of challenges facing manufacturers.
Biden Gives Samsung $6.4 Billion For Texas Semiconductor Plants
In another boon for domestic manufacturing, President Biden awarded Samsung $6.4 billion for new semiconductor chip plants in Texas.
Plastic Pollution is a Problem Many Companies are Still Ignoring
A new CDP report reveals that most companies are failing to address the dangers of plastic pollution, leading to calls for more mandatory disclosure.
AI’s Evolving Role in Procurement
In this SCMR podcast, Michael Levans, is joined Kristian O’Meara, Senior Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at Jaggaer in a conversation that puts context around all the excitement surrounding AI.
US Government Commits $6.6B to Boost Semiconductor Production
The US Government is giving $6.6 billion to the world's largest semiconductor manufacturer to build a fabrication plant in Arizona.
Sustainability Ignored by 40% of Procurement Leaders
A new study reveals the extent to which companies are ignoring sustainability in their procurement operations.
Descartes Systems Acquires OCR Services For $90 Million
Descartes Systems Group has acquired OCR Services for $90 million, enhancing its global trade compliance solutions.
Port of Baltimore Could Reopen in May, Says DHL Executive
The Port of Baltimore could reopen in May, according to a DHL executive, though no definitive timetable has been given yet.
GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report 2024
We’ve researched the five biggest trends in the supply chain space this year, and, drawing on our expertise in procurement and supply chain, we’ll share our perspective and recommendations as well as explore best practices for applying those trends to gain the biggest advantage.
Investments in Supply Chain Technology Paying Off
Companies that invest in supply chain technology are reaping the rewards, according to the latest research from Cleo.
Bill Seward Delivers Keynote Speech at MODEX 2024
UPS' President of Supply Chain Solutions Bill Seward discusses supply chain strategy, technology investments, and more at MODEX 2024.
10 Procurement Challenges the Manufacturing Sector Faces
Get ready to revolutionize your procurement, and embrace a more transparent, sustainable & resilient supply chain.
Talking Supply Chain: Improv in the Supply Chain
Improvisational comedy has a lot to offer supply chain managers says Ted Klein of the Boston Strategy Group
JAGGAER Streamlines Supplier Management for Rolls-Royce
In this case study, JAGGAER helps MTU create centralized data access across all its locations which allowed companywide transparency into supplier and price information as well as digital release workflows.
JAGGAER Revolutionizes Supplier Management and Sourcing for Joyson Safety Systems
Download the case study to see how JAGGAER helped Joyson find a spend management software system JAGGEAR ONE that was able to work across their network consolidating everything into one user friendly software platform.
Supply Chain Procurement Opportunities and Challenges For 2024
Procurement Leaders in partnership with JAGGEAR cover the trends, challenges and opportunities that procurement faces in 2024.
Pharma Supply Chain Navigates its own Challenges
Nearshoring efforts and climate impacts regularly disrupting supply chains are just two of the challenges facing the life sciences supply chain, and lives are at stake if it fails.
Supply Chain Waits on Political Winds
Politics seems to be on everyone’s mind in this election year and the effects on supply chains are becoming evident in every aspect of our work.
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