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Cybersecurity Dominates Supply Chain Concerns

Cybersecurity is top of mind right now relating to supply chain risks. But instead of pulling back on technology, digital endeavors could be the way to strengthen security.

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Pros to Know: Why Robotics Won't Replace Humans Anytime Soon with Daniel Theobald, Vecna Robotics

Assistant editor Mackenna Moralez talks with Daniel Theobald, CEO and founder, Vecna Robotics about the role robotics play in the supply chain and why the technology won't replace human workers anytime soon.

L.I.N.K. Live | SDCE Editors Talk Labor and Driver Shortage and Port Congestion

Marina, Brielle and Mackenna talk about the labor shortage, the driver shortage and how retailers are mitigating port congestion.

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How Warehouse Automation Can Resolve Reverse Logistics Woes

Here's what logistics professionals must consider when investing in warehouse automation to support reverse logistics operations.

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The 100-Day Supply Chain Review: A Watershed Moment in Risk Management

The Executive Order is meant to be a step toward de-risking global supply chains, and could even lay the foundation for nearshoring and reshoring critical production.

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6 Things You Need to Know About PLM Software

As companies look to improve their product offerings, refine supply chains and scale their business, a PLM system is one of the best tools to achieve these goals.

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What Businesses Can Expect to See with Inflation This Year

Given the current environment, U.S. small business should review their dependencies on imported goods and research domestic alternatives.

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Pros to Know: Engaging with Procurement Leaders of the Supply Chain with Ara Arslanian

Mackenna Moralez sits down with Ara Arslanian, SVP private sector, OMNIA Partners to discuss what all entails to engage with procurement leaders of the supply chain and how he helped shape the modern GPO.

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5 Ways to Identify and Fix Broken B2B Integration

If not addressed, a “broken” B2B integration strategy can lead to high chargebacks, lost orders and operational inefficiencies from clunky integrations.

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SCN Summit Focuses on Risk Management, Transportation Trends and More

SCN Summit: State of the Supply Chain week is a full week devoted to knowledge, education and networking about all things supply chain and logistics. Be sure to register right now!

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Achieving a More Resilient, Responsible Supply Chain Through Closed Loop Spend Management

CLSM offers companies a transformative approach to reduce costs, drive greater resiliency and help the planet by utilizing data-driven insights to make employees and the overall business future ready.

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How Exposing Data is Necessary for Real Growth in Fastener Distribution Industry

In the end, “exposing the data” offers a host of opportunities for those in the distribution and supply chain ecosystem to improve overall operations and achieve profitable business goals.

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How Young Students Entering Supply Chain Workforce Bring More Than Just a Degree

Discover how collaborating with local colleges and universities helps promote the supply chain field, and why it’s so important for companies to tap students entering the workforce.

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Pros to Know: Developing Best Practices in the Supply Chain with Dan Grant, OMNIA Partners

Assistant editor Mackenna Moralez talks with Dan Grant, SVP vertical markets, OMNIA Partners on he has leveraged a vast network of suppliers and supply chain professionals that collectively developed best practices in virtually all areas of supply chain.

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What do Supply Chain and Procurement Have in Common? Business Spend Management

Procurement and supply chain leaders that embrace the idea that they can be smarter together will empower their organizations with the agility and informed decision-making needed to thrive.

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Nanotechnology and Post-COVID-19 Manufacturing

Nanotechnology -- particularly in glass -- is proving to be one of the most intriguing spaces in the material science-manufacturing revolution.

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What Supply Chain Execs Should Know as U.S. Fully Re-Opens

With new innovations on the rise and channels evolving every day, the industry needs to be ready for a new kind of way of doing business.

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What is Happening in the B2B Payment World in 2021?

Here are some of the trends taking over the driver’s seat in payment automation this year.

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Automation and the Future of Healthcare Invoicing

In the near term, healthcare providers should focus on accelerating automation for invoices. It’s a crucial step in creating a more agile, resilient supply chain.

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Reshoring Could Add $443B to the US Economy

In its 2021 State of North American Manufacturing Annual Report, Thomas found several shifts in domestic sourcing trends and supply chain demands in the post-pandemic world.

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The Power of Real-Time Monitoring vs. Recovery Audit

Spend optimization tools can help internal AP and audit teams identify all of the fraud, mis-use and waste endemic to your systems.

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Dear CEOs: Emphasizing Procurement Will Ensure Long-Term Success

Much of procurement’s potential benefit to companies directly involves making purchases.

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How Advanced Strategies and Programs Unlock Potential for Reverse Logistics

The industry is focusing on minimizing carbon footprints and investing in more efficient ways for both nature and customers.

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How Procurement Lends Expertise to Negotiating Broker Relationships

By being flexible, HR might also see where a hands-on role for procurement can add significant value.

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How B2C E-Commerce Marketplace Sites Provide Modern Component Purchasing for B2B Markets

B2B marketplaces help alleviate the shortage crises by creating a more informed buyer with a broader view of the market as a whole and a simpler path to expanding the supply chain.

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Attracting a New Generation of Procurement Talent

It’s up to organizations to ensure they’re offering attractive and effective career development paths to continue this interest as the function of procurement continues to evolve.

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5 Essential Steps to Building a Telehealth Supply Chain

Successful telehealth platforms should be fully HIPAA compliant and work to simplify the process of bringing pharma brands direct to consumers.

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MacroFab’s $15M Series B Funding Accelerates Growth for Manufacturing-as-a-Service Platform

This investment will enable MacroFab to accelerate expansion in North America, increase investment in R&D, sales/marketing and open a new distribution center for international logistics.

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Why Procurement Has Yet to Solve the Spend Data Challenge

As a procurement leader looking to fix a spend data challenge, take time to evaluate your spend data and understand how you can deliver valuable and actionable insights to find new savings.

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4 in 6 Automakers Improved OEM-Supplier Working Relations Score

The study revealed that the cornerstone of good working relations remains to be trust and communication.

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3D Printing Offers New Sustainable Supply Chain Paradigm

3D printing establishes a new era for sustainable manufacturing.

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5 Ways to Maximize Supply Chain Resiliency

Here are a handful of strategies manufacturers can implement now to regain control and be better prepared to weather future storms with a resilient supply chain that strikes the right balance between cost, inventory levels and risk.

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Why Warehouse Ops Managers Should Embrace Platform-as-a-Service

A PaaS model makes it easier to acquire new equipment faster and with less capital expenditures.