U.S. Ports Brace for Delays Despite Tentative Labor Agreement
With recovery times expected to take weeks, logistics experts ware that distruptions cound extend into early 2025
While a tentative deal to avert a port strike has provided temporary relief to the supply chain, port operators won't immediately return to normal.
A three day interruption in supply, could take several weeks to clear backlog at ports. Other logistical carriers from rail to truck will be impacted.
Full Story: Supply Chain 247 (10/7)
The State of Procurement in 2024
Procurement is transforming faster than ever. Cost, quality and speed still matter. But now procurement managers are under pressure from one end of the supply chain to the other, as well as from within their own companies. This is going to take some work to tame.
Procurement is becoming increasingly complex due to rising costs, compliance issues and the need for responsible purchasing, according to the 2024 State of Procurement Report from Amazon. Experts such as Ryan Polk from Gartner and Nick Vyas from the University of Southern California stress the importance of managing change effectively and integrating AI and digital tools.
Full story: Logistics Management (10/1)
5 Tips for Writing Meaningful Thank-You Notes
The power of a good, old-fashioned thank-you note
A hand-written thank-you note may seem quaint, but as Sally Susman, the executive vice president and chief corporate affairs officer at Pfizer, writes, it has the power to transform relationships, especially if it is heartfelt, highlights a specific moment that an impact on you and conveys a generous insight for the receipient. "In the age of email and 280-character proclamations, thank-you notes are tiny reminders of the limitless potential and power of acting graciously," Susman writes.
Full story: Harvard Business Review (8/8)