Sourcing & Procurement: Page 72

How Generative AI Supercharges Procurement

The Intelligent Virtual Assistant is powered by generative AI, designed to improve efficiency and enable faster, more effective decision-making regarding their suppliers, contracts and spend.

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Material Handling Equipment

Leveraging Creative Financing to Unleash the Power of Material Handling Automation

First Financial

Creative leasing solutions can help blaze the trail for companies to modernize material handling and be in the best position to reap the benefits.

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Financial Management Software

Managing the Holiday Procurement Hustle: Alexis Asks

Managing editor Alexis Mizell-Pleasant asks industry experts. Preparation and mitigation of risks will not only result in a smoother holiday season but also contribute to long-term customer satisfaction and set a good foundation for next holiday season.

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Cost Pressures Weigh Heavily on U.S. Manufacturers

Visual Components

Cost pressures are weighing heavily on all U.S. manufacturers, forcing all to offer higher salaries to attract in-demand talent, according to new research by Visual Components.

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Consumer Product Retailers Turn to Regional Sourcing Amid Global Disruption

Balancing cost and resilience will be vital as more than 40% of consumer products and retail organizations anticipate stockouts during this holiday season, and nearly 40% expect late deliveries, according to a recent survey from Capgemini.

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Sourcing Solutions

Supplier Spare Capacity in North America on the Rise: Study

The extent to which supplier capacity went underutilized was even greater than in September and August. Coupled with October's downturn in demand for raw materials, components and commodities, this shows rising slack in global supply chains.

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Software Solutions

Consumers’ Perceptions of Supply Chain Disruptions are Shifting Purchasing Behaviors

More than half of consumers (52%) surveyed indicated that they personally experienced supply chain disruptions in the last 12 months, and 49% reported issues with product availability for goods they typically purchase.

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Ocean Ports & Carriers

China Plus One to Prominently Emerge in 2024, Supply Chain Professionals Predict

Container xChange

China Plus One is predicted to emerge in a big way come 2024, and competition and shrinking profits will necessitate market consolidation in 2024, according to predictions outlined by Container xChange.

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Robot Picking Arm for Mixed-SKU Destination Bins

This arm, developed in close collaboration with Righthand Robotics, is to automatically piece-pick from a single-SKU source bin and place the individual items into multiple mixed-SKU destination bins.

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Procurement Software

Procurement Teams Expect Budgets to Increase in 2024: Study

Amazon Business

A majority of procurement teams expect their budgets to rise next year, and many leaders are evaluating how they can further invest in tools and technologies to deliver optimization and a more strategic approach to business buying.

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Manufacturers Remain Optimistic for 2024: Study

The resilience demonstrated by manufacturers throughout the pandemic has not only allowed them to weather the storm but also fostered a positive outlook for the future.

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Women in Supply Chain: Winners' Accomplishments Exhibit Progress Among Female Leaders in Logistics

This year's Women in Supply Chain winners exhibit a host of accomplishments. From developing mentorship programs within their organization to working with clients to operate more efficiently, this year's winners show progress.

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