Supply Chain Dive

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

As a growing asset-based carrier in 2024, having an efficient truck dispatch system in place is more critical than ever for managing your expanding fleet, optimizing complex operations and winning the most profitable loads – particularly dedicated lanes.

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Spend Matters

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Unlike many ProcureTech companies, True ValueHub was founded and is run by procurement and supply chain industry practitioners. Understanding the true cost of manufacturing parts and components around the globe, optimal manufacturing process, total landed cost from various regions is a complex task requiring highly specialized skills.

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Spend Matters

MAY 29, 2024

The first Ivalua NOW conference of 2024 took place in Versailles in March; we covered it here. Overview of Ivalua NOW Americas 2024 The event followed a similar structure to that of the EMEA Ivalua NOW conference. Hazziez illuminated how the healthcare industry optimizes its supply chain. in a saturated market.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 8, 2024

In today’s episode of Women In Supply Chain, I’m joined by Lisa Dolan – a multi-award-winning supply chain professional, board member and speaker, dedicated to empowering women and girls across the industry. From truck drivers to CEOs, what these winners are doing matters to the future of all supply chains.

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Spend Matters

JANUARY 12, 2024

Procurement priorities will shift as budgets increase Driven by expected budget increases in 2024, procurement teams globally will make a dramatic shift in how they spend their time, placing an added emphasis on pursuing ESG goals.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

In 2024, sustainability is taking center stage. Sustainable supply chains : Driven by increasing consumer demand for sustainable products and heightened awareness of the environmental impact of producing and shipping goods, more businesses are looking to make their supply chain operations more sustainable.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 24, 2024

In 2024, the logistics and supply chain industry will continue its transformative journey, driven by technological advancements and growing consumer expectations. Suppose you stay ahead of trends like AI optimization, blockchain transparency, and sustainable practices. Let’s see the most common trends in 2024.

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Supply Chain Dive

JANUARY 3, 2024

The industry could enter growth mode as early as March, economists say.

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Una

JANUARY 30, 2024

EPISODE 150 2024: The Year of the Dragon? with Kris Lance By Kelly Barner | January 31, 2024 In Chinese culture, the dragon represents good luck, strength, and health. Given the challenges dominating this year’s headlines, all of us are probably going to need a balance of all three to make it through the year successfully.

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Spend Matters

JANUARY 16, 2024

Redefining procurement in 2024: A quest from cost savings to strategic value creation Today, procurement leaders find themselves at a crossroads, torn between the age-old pursuit of cost savings and the imperative to infuse strategic value into their organizations.

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Una

JANUARY 16, 2024

EPISODE 148 Optimization of Procurement in the Automotive Industry with Robert Čačković By Kelly Barner | January 17, 2024 Procurement professionals often talk about how they ‘fell’ into the field without a plan.

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Spend Matters

MARCH 5, 2024

Today Spend Matters is delighted to announce the release of its Spring 2024 SolutionMap and TechMatch℠ procurement technology rankings, which include 79 procurement technology vendors. Our Spring 2024 SolutionMap results are testimony to how vendors are stepping up to the challenges of a volatile business environment.

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Spend Matters

OCTOBER 21, 2024

During the week of September 23, I represented Spend Matters at the Amazon Business Reshape 2024 event in Dallas, Texas. Both services are designed to automate restocking, helping companies maintain optimal inventory levels and prevent stockouts. The post Amazon Business Reshape 2024 appeared first on Spend Matters.

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Supply Chain Dive

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The Freight Logistics Optimization Works program now has 85 members, including Best Buy, True Value, BNSF and CMA CGM.

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Spend Matters

JANUARY 17, 2024

From planning a product, design and simulation, to optimizing a specific process across the supply chain, customer expectations for AI integration continue to evolve as new applications for supply chain automation are discovered.

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Procurement Leaders

JANUARY 28, 2024

As we, and more than 40 CPOs from our global community of leaders, embark on the process of judging the World Procurement Awards 2024 , it was a privilege to look through many of the entries before our panel of experts get stuck into the process this coming week.

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Procurement Insights

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

EDITOR’S NOTE: More than two decades ago, the foundational elements for successfully utilizing advanced, self-learning algorithms to optimize the procurement process using an agent-based model were well established. Monte Carlo) used to determine supply chain optimization. If so, what was it? I hope this helps.

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Spend Matters

JANUARY 8, 2024

In 2024, this will require continued transformation as businesses look to increase resilience, swift value delivery, combatting inflation and sustainable procurement practices. Amid lower growth forecasts and higher interest rates, companies continue to grapple with the challenge of swiftly optimizing working capital.

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Spend Matters

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Operational efficiency, AI advancements and socially-conscious spending will be key business drivers Coupa has a core philosophy of “none of us is as smart as all of us” and it’s with this spirit that our insights for 2024 are written. using supply chain digital twins to optimize supply chain networks for carbon takeout).

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Spend Matters

JULY 10, 2024

Intake manage and orchestration During the second quarter of 2024, the Spend Matters team gave special attention to ‘ Intake and Orchestration Solutions ‘ The major highlights are described below. In this roundup of Q1, we review the Vendor Analyses and other Insider content that the team produced in the previous quarter.

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Finale Inventory

AUGUST 28, 2024

Running a small business comes with its fair share of challenges, and 2024 has been no exception. This year, supply chain disruptions have posed significant obstacles for small business owners. Two main factors have played a major role in disrupting supply chains worldwide: global events and the pandemic.

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Spend Matters

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Procurement needs to think AI-first in 2024 and beyond The generative AI wave of 2023 truly brought us into the AI economy, with companies realizing how advances in AI have the potential to transform key processes and workflows that underpin how they operate and generate value.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 7, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain as a Service (SCaaS)! Digital Supply Chain strategies article and permission to publish here provided by Alejandro Carrera. Effective digital supply chain strategies can help organizations stand out from the crowd. Subscribe Here! Blockchain.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Digital Supply Chain Road is Full of Potholes, Construction and Accidents! Digital Supply Chain predictions article and permission to publish here provided by Michael Gaughan at land-link.com. Digital Supply Chain Predictions. Subscribe Here!

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Procurement Insights

MAY 26, 2024

” Red Lobster taps AI for Cheddar Bay Biscuit playlists, Nation’s Restaurant News (April 15th, 2024) “Red Lobster has tapped artificial intelligence to create two playlists around its popular Cheddar Bay Biscuits, the company said Monday.” What happened?

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Arkestro

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Unlock Your 60-Day Savings Journey at Booth #709 Join us at Manifest Vegas where we will be presenting the magic of AI technologies and unlocking endless possibilities for transforming end-to-end supply chain and logistics. Caesars Forum 3911 S.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

DECEMBER 11, 2024

If theres one thing weve learned in 2024, its that effective procurement strategies can make all the difference in a teams success. Here are five procurement strategies from 2024 that will help you start the new year strong. Many teams found themselves bogged down by outdated processes in 2024.

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Arkestro

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

CSCMP Edge 2024 Empowering supply chain leaders worldwide with the ultimate conference experience. Join the best minds in the global supply chain ecosystem—practitioners, service providers, and academics—as we unite to conquer today’s challenges and blaze trails for the future.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Imagine a world where supply chains are not just efficient, but prescient—anticipating needs, risks, and market shifts with uncanny precision. As we stand on the brink of 2024, this is not just a possibility; it's fast becoming the norm in procurement. Its potential to sculpt the future of supply chain management is boundless.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Imagine a world where supply chains are not just efficient, but prescient—anticipating needs, risks, and market shifts with uncanny precision. As we stand on the brink of 2024, this is not just a possibility; it's fast becoming the norm in procurement. Its potential to sculpt the future of supply chain management is boundless.

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Spend Matters

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

“Expansion into Supplier Performance Management, Supplier Portal and Documents leveraging its existing capabilities, Halo Ai can provide unique insights into supplier performance by analyzing historical data, trends and feedback, allowing organizations to monitor supplier effectiveness and optimize procurement decisions.

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Procurement Insights

DECEMBER 20, 2023

“Barilla was looking to optimize its supply chain planning capabilities with an integrated future-proof planning platform that could navigate today’s supply chain complexities and selected o9’s Digital Brain platform due to its unique ability to integrate all supply chain planning processes into a single-cloud native platform.”

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Arkestro

JANUARY 9, 2024

Resources / Blog / 4 Key Trends Reshaping Manufacturing Procurement in 2024 4 Key Trends Reshaping Manufacturing Procurement in 2024 The dust is settling after the upheaval of the pandemic, yet the manufacturing industry remains forever changed. So what’s in store for 2024? Sustainable bidding. Sustainable packaging.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 29, 2024

VeloxCon 2024 , the premier developer conference that is dedicated to the Velox open-source project, brought together industry leaders, engineers, and enthusiasts to explore the latest advancements and collaborative efforts shaping the future of data management.

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Procurement Insights

JUNE 3, 2024

Retailers must consider various factors, including cost, competition, and customer value, to optimize pricing and achieve business success. Here are a few examples of the breadth of the challenges in the retail world: 2007 – Double Marginalization and the Decentralized Supply Chain 2022 – Where’s The Beef!

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