All Things Supply Chain

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Imagine walking into your local supermarket and picking up a bar of chocolate or a new smartphone without a second thought.

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Art of Procurement

OCTOBER 17, 2024

In 1932, Aldous Huxley published the book Brave New World. At the time, the actual world was perched between World. The post Tips for Surviving in a Brave New World appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Art of Procurement

OCTOBER 10, 2024

“Let me be clear: we don’t want any form of semi-automation or full automation. We want our jobs—the jobs we. The post East and Gulf Coast Port Strike – Part 1 appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Supply Chain Dive

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The agency submitted a proposal to eliminate the practice as it transforms its relationships with shipping partners like UPS and DHL.

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Speaker: Eric Berdinis, Ran Sun, & Chris Chmielewski

Procuring freight can be cumbersome, time-consuming, and error-prone. If you’re frustrated with the complex and manual processes for obtaining bids for your contract and spot freight, you’re not alone. In today’s fast-moving supply chain environment, optimizing these processes is critical to staying competitive and cutting costs. Join this exclusive webinar with experts from Uber Freight to learn how the latest digital tools and automation can transform your freight procurement strategy by strea

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Port authorities are working closely with the terminal’s management to ensure the port’s operations can resume normal activity as quickly as possible.

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Spend Matters

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Spend Matters is delighted to announce the 2024 roster for our ‘Future 5’ list. For the sixth year in a row, our analysts have highlighted five start-ups that excited them the most. This year, the five companies that have proven themselves as potential future trend setters are BlueBean, Covalyze, HaloAi, Ivoflow and True Value Hub. Today we are sharing the reasoning behind our selection of BlueBean.

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Supply Chain Dive

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The sports retailer aims to increase supplier engagement and reliability as well as monitor production processes through Inspectorio’s AI-powered platform.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Learn how one of the world’s largest pioneers in grocery e-commerce improved their online shopping experience to help them surpass $75bn in revenue.

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Spend Matters

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Spend Matters is delighted to announce the 2024 roster for our ‘Future 5’ list. For the sixth year in a row, our analysts have highlighted five start-ups that excited them the most. This year, the five companies that have proven themselves as potential future trend setters are BlueBean , Covalyze, HaloAi , Ivoflow and True ValueHub. To warrant such attention, these vendors must have a product that is ideally two to five years old, is used by more than five customers and displays an innovative ap

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Procurement Insights

OCTOBER 10, 2024

EDITOR’S NOTE: Here is a quick synopsis from a session that speaks directly to my recent post: Is it time for practitioners to build their “own” ProcureTech solutions? Below are the highlights from Kearney’s presentation this morning. Have a read, and I will follow up with another post later today, sharing my thoughts. The survey was with 200 procurement executives (CPO, digital leads) in large companies (min 1bn majority was 5-20bn in revenue) In a nutshell, they almost considered t

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Speaker: Shalini Dinesh

Effective cross-functional collaboration and communication heavily influence product launch success. Research shows that as many as 70% of product launches fail due to inadequate coordination among stakeholders, including supply chain, product management, legal, marketing, and change control teams (Gartner, 2022). The 2023 Supply Chain Insights Report highlights that 60% of supply chain disruptions are caused by poor communication and misalignment among cross-functional teams.

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ContractSafe

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Contracts bind, guide, and set the pace for every transaction, partnership, and agreement in the business world. But as the landscape evolves, so does the art and science of effective contract management.

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Supply Chain Dive

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Up to 140,000 vehicles for Volkswagen and its brands like Audi and Porsche will be processed annually at Port Freeport to support Central and Western U.S. dealers.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Most manufacturers believe they're prepared for supply chain disruptions because they have contingency plans in place. In reality, those plans are often fragmented and short-term in focus.

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Spend Matters

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Continuing our third-party/supply chain risk management (TPRM/SCRM) series, today let’s address the question of ‘who owns risk?’ In the past, risk ownership has been addressed in a straightforward operational manner: IT owned cyber risk, finance guarded financial risk and so on. While this functional silo approach is simple, it is inadequate in today’s interconnected business… This content is for members only.

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Advertiser: GEP

Financial institutions must navigate a complex web of policies, procedures and regulations to ensure compliance and manage risk. When Hellenic Bank, a leading retail lender in Cyprus, set out to transform its procurement operations, it needed more than just software deployment. It required a partner that would help embed its intricate buying processes — with all its validations, risk assessments and tiered approvals — into a unified system.

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Procurement Insights

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Jon W. Hansen It seems that many vendors underestimate the importance of their unique selling proposition and how it matches our needs and set them apart. – To make a decision and defend it to top management, we as procurement professionals need clear, compelling evidence of value. Many vendors are beginning to recognize this and ask us for our input to improve their presentations, offers, and demos. – I also recommend using an Agile Procurement Approach for selecting suppliers.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Roberts’ decades of experience will boost JAGGAER’s UK Public Sector strategy in Central and Local Government London, 17 October 2024 : JAGGAER, a global leader in enterprise procurement technology and supplier collaboration, is delighted to announce the appointment of Mark Roberts as its UK Public Sector Director. The appointment confirms JAGGAER’s long-term commitment to serving the UK public sector with award-winning insights and expertise to help it effectively leverage the potential of crit

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Supply Chain Dive

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Collaborations can lower procurement costs and drive operational change, but experts say aligning objectives and cost structures are key to success.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The automotive supply chain has never been more challenging. From the rapid shift to electric vehicles and skyrocketing costs to raw material shortages, geopolitical tensions, and volatile market demands, suppliers face pressures that can define their success or failure.

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Spend Matters

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Spend Matters honors a vast array of procurement solution providers each year by selecting them for our ‘50 to Know,’ ‘50 to Watch,’ ‘Future 5’ and ‘Hall of Fame’ celebration lists. Discover everything you need to know about these accolades here, including who is on them. For the Future 5, Spend Matters analysts scour the market to find new specialist solution providers that can answer a burning need of procurement practitioners today.

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Procurement Insights

OCTOBER 16, 2024

I was somewhat young when I first watched the 1966 Dracula: Prince of Darkness movie with Christopher Lee in the star role. As a side note, my older brothers always felt the Bela Legosi’s earlier version was much better, but I disagreed. Anyway, after watching the movie one Saturday night, I was a little creeped out. So, that night under a cross my brother made with burnt matchsticks at camp, I wore a turtle neck sweater to bed.

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CPO Rising

OCTOBER 16, 2024

CPO Rising’s Technology Round-Up series continues this week with fresh supply management technology news and updates covering a few recent major announcements. If you are a sourcing, procurement, or spend… The post Technology Round-Up — October 16, 2024 appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.

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Supply Chain Dive

OCTOBER 11, 2024

While the strike was short-lived, it could take weeks to clear cargo backlogs and bring ports back to normal operations.

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Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Although the track at the derailment site has been reopened, the permit suspension will remain in place until the current train lineup is cleared.

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Spend Matters

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Spend Matters honors a vast array of procurement solution providers each year by selecting them for our ‘50 to Know,’ ‘50 to Watch,’ ‘Future 5’ and ‘Hall of Fame’ celebration lists. Discover everything you need to know about these accolades here, including who is on them. For the Future 5, Spend Matters analysts scour the market to find new specialist solution providers that can answer a burning need of procurement practitioners today.

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Procurement Express

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Graduating from college is a significant milestone, but for many, it comes with the burden of student debt. However, there are ways to navigate through college without accumulating debt. In this blog, we will explore practical strategies and insights shared by experts who have successfully graduated debt-free, along with tips on managing finances effectively.

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Procurement Bulletin

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Montreal Dockworkers Strike Threatens Supply Chains Dockworkers at the Port of Montreal are planning to halt all overtime work indefinitely starting 10th Oct 2024 in an effort to pressure management for a new contract. The Maritime Employers Association has expressed concerns about the drawn-out negotiations and their impact on shippers and Canada’s reputation as a reliable trading partner.

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Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller

As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe

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Supply Chain Dive

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The company continues to link up with regional and specialty grocers as it bolsters its delivery services beyond restaurants.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The blacklisted tankers are just a tiny part of the shadow fleet amassed by Russia to move its oil outside the reach of the Western powers.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 15, 2024

JAGGAER recognized for its business sustainability commitments and performance Research Triangle, NC, 15th October, 2024 : JAGGAER, a global leader in enterprise procurement and supplier collaboration, today announces it has been awarded a Gold Medal from EcoVadis for its sustainability performance. The Gold Medal places JAGGAER among the top 5% of all companies rated by EcoVadis in the 12 months prior.

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Procurement Express

OCTOBER 16, 2024

In an unpredictable financial environment, understanding the complexities of debt can be crucial for businesses. This blog delves into the intricacies of distressed debt, exploring how companies can navigate these challenging waters and the implications of financial mismanagement. Drawing from real-world experiences, we will explore the dynamics of distressed debt funds, covenants, and the process of reorganization through Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

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Speaker: Paul Heller

Most innovation work proceeds independently from company strategy. As a result, the products that arrive in the market are not well aligned with the company’s goals. This challenge is particularly significant in organizations with transformation-oriented strategies, where innovation must directly support growth, scalability, and strategic pivots. In this session, we will discuss why innovation in large companies is so often not aligned with the company’s strategy and what innovation leaders, pro

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