All Things Supply Chain
DECEMBER 18, 2024
“A Festivus for the rest of us!” Frank Costanza As Frank Costanza reminded us with my traditional Seinfeld reference, the holiday season is about celebrating in our unique ways.
Supply Chain Dive
DECEMBER 16, 2024
The carrier is adding a fee for processing inbound U.S. imports and delivery area surcharges for new ZIP codes, among other adjustments.
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Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 16, 2024
The Port of Portland has managed T6 itself since 2017, making it the only West Coast container terminal with a public operator.
Spend Matters
DECEMBER 17, 2024
In readiness for our Q1 2025 theme of Procurement Transformation, which will include how to even start your digital journey, how to make the case for it, how to shape your digital roadmap and how to survive it, we have received input from some solution providers on their own customers journeys. Mike Jud , Senior Director Customer Experience at P2P solution provider Vroozi , shares what their customers are looking for from their digital procurement investment.
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Skill Dynamics
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Procurement fraud is often overlooked, but it can tear away at your company’s integrity and reputation from the inside if left unchecked for too long. Activities such as bribery or inflated invoices can lead to severe legal repercussions, significant financial losses, and can damage your brand beyond repair. Proactively identifying and managing procurement fraud is incredibly important when safeguarding your organization’s future.
All Things Supply Chain
DECEMBER 16, 2024
As we head into the 2024 holiday season, the global supply chain faces a convergence of.
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Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 14, 2024
This guide outlines the key advantages of Werners dedicated solutions, including cost savings, unmatched reliability, and cutting-edge technology.
Spend Matters
DECEMBER 16, 2024
In part 1 of this mini series on tariffs we looked in more detail at what we mean by tariffs and in part 2 we talked about a Procurement action plan. In part 3 we look at the tech that can support Procurement in tariff management. Effective and efficient tariff management is rooted in robust direct materials and supply chain risk management. Together, these disciplines empower organizations to handle tariff-related risks (and a broader range of supply chain challenges that extend well beyond tar
Barkers Procurement
DECEMBER 19, 2024
In the realm of modern business practices, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria have become integral to shaping the strategic framework of organisations aiming to operate sustainably and ethically. For companies committed to embracing these principles, monitoring and reporting ESG metrics within the supply chain is not just a regulatory requirement but a strategic imperative that enhances transparency, builds trust, and secures a competitive edge.
Procurement Insights
DECEMBER 14, 2024
Here is the link to today’s Gartner post on LinkedIn regarding the Data Fabric graphic. My comment is below. I will use these three terms: agent-based model, metaprise, and then – only then, as you call it, data fabric. Without the first two being in place, the data fabric map described above is incomplete and has limited value. Everything begins at the point of new data inputs.
Speaker: Chris Townsend, VP of Product Marketing, Wellspring
Over the past decade, companies have embraced innovation with enthusiasm—Chief Innovation Officers have been hired, and in-house incubators, accelerators, and co-creation labs have been launched. CEOs have spoken with passion about “making everyone an innovator” and the need “to disrupt our own business.” But after years of experimentation, senior leaders are asking: Is this still just an experiment, or are we in it for the long haul?
Supply Chain Dive
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Italy-based Sabatino’s new hub will handle production, packaging and shipping of goods like oil and seasonings.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 14, 2024
This white paper demonstrates the principles of connecting strategy to plans and execution in each business function using Integrated Business Planning (IBP) as the means of deployment.
Spend Matters
DECEMBER 18, 2024
In this Spend Matters Vendor Analysis, we give an overview of WNS Procurements digital offering. The years 2020 and 2021 showed that a majority of businesses were unprepared to tackle significant disruptions and changes in their supply chains, and the business environment is still more volatile and uncertain than ever. Supply disruptions and market dynamics impacted many companies because they had limited visibility into their supply chains, no structured risk management programs and inadequate
Barkers Procurement
DECEMBER 16, 2024
With Christmas and January sales approaching, procurement teams are well into peak season. Those working for FMCG businesses will be familiar with this period of high demand, its long hours and the pressures of ever-evolving expectations. Its a time when the stakes are high. On the one hand, supply chain weaknesses are open to risk, and even the smallest challenges are magnified.
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As early as next year, procurement and supply chain operations will begin to adopt AI agents, often called “agentic AI,” to work alongside employees to make and execute decisions with precision across procurement and even the most complex global supply chains. Unlike LLM-based generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, these AI agents do not require prompts from humans.
Procurement Insights
DECEMBER 14, 2024
Why Go “Off Map (Or List)?” According to research, there are 5,000 or more ProcureTech solution providers in the world. Heres a detailed comparison of ProPurchaser , Expana , Beroe , Negotiations Ninja , NEGOBRAIN.AI , MIT’s Negotiation Essentials Sprint , Sound Negotiator , and Nibble Technology based on their offerings, focus areas, and unique features.
Supply Chain Dive
DECEMBER 18, 2024
The logistics company is using the technology along two routes in the state as it seeks to increase freight capacity.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 17, 2024
In this webinar, well explore how AI technologies are redefining high-stakes decision-making to amplify human potential. Through a real-world example, youll see how a connected approach to AI transformed operationsstreamlining workflows, optimizing decisions, and enabling teams to focus on what ultimately drives business success.
CPO Rising
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Editors Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, were publishing some best of 2024 articles as we reflect on the year and prepare for the new year ahead.… The post Best Of 2024: Can Amazon “Reshape” the Procurement Industry? appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.
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
Skill Dynamics
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Were excited to share some great news: Skill Dynamics has been featured in Spend Matters “ The Modern Procurement Training Landscape ” report! This recognition reflects our dedication to delivering premium training that helps procurement professionals stay ahead of the curve. The Spend Matters report explores how procurement training is adapting to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing business world.
ContractSafe
DECEMBER 19, 2024
As the year comes to a close, we're excited to share the innovative features we've brought to ContractSafe this year. Whether you're looking to gain better visibility into your contracts, automate tedious tasks, or improve collaboration, our latest features were designed to help your team save time and reduce complexity.
Supply Chain Dive
DECEMBER 18, 2024
The brokerage giant, heavily involved in U.S.-Mexico truckload crossings, is focused on helping customers navigate potential changes in cross-border trade, CEO Dave Bozeman said.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 14, 2024
As measuring performance shifts from profit alone to profit, planet and people, companies are assembling teams, assessing resources and determining what help will be needed to achieve sustainability and compliance goals. Read on for an analysis of whats needed, and whats available, to meet these goals.
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Are fragmented control towers hindering your supply chain’s growth and response time? Attempting to manage disruptions through various departmental control towers with basic analytic overlays hinders agility and, ultimately, your resiliency. Today’s volatile landscape requires inherent visibility across your entire value chain and the ability to orchestrate course corrections within a unified platform.
Procurement Insights
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Even nonsports enthusiasts in procurement will get this analogy. The Canadian Football League has nine teams. When I was growing up in the 1960s, two of the nine teams were called Roughriders. With only nine teams, the league couldn’t figure out how to come up with nine different original names, which was a common joke. The only way to distinguish between the two teams is by how “Roughriders” were spelled.
Arkestro
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Resources / Blog / AI Expert Noelle Russell Highlights Industry Transformation at MEMA Luncheon AI Expert Noelle Russell Highlights Industry Transformation at MEMA Luncheon Arkestro was recently a proud sponsor of the MEMA OE Women In Industry Luncheon, where AI expert Noelle Russell , delivered an insightful keynote address on artificial intelligence’s transformative impact across industries.
CPO Rising
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Editors Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, were publishing some best of 2024 articles as we reflect on the year and prepare for the new year… The post Best of 2024: Magnus Mondays Why Is There No Mega Vendor in the Procurement Space? appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.
Supply Chain Dive
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Policymakers reduced the benchmark interest despite signs that their nearly three-year fight to push down inflation to their 2% target has stalled.
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Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 19, 2024
The newly-formed Digital FTL Council includes representatives from companies such as Nordstrom, Uber Freight, J.B. Hunt and C.H. Robinson among others.
Procurement Insights
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Marijn Overvest – Procurement Tactics (LinkedIn Post) Supplier-Procurer Dynamics, Unfiltered! We love talking to procurement Really? Lets be honestthose chats seem to flow better when its about justifying price increases rather than revisiting reductions. When raw material prices increase, suppliers are quick to bring it to the table (and fair enoughcosts are costs!).
Let's Talk Supply Chain
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Today Im joined by digital solutions company CargoWise Landside. CargoWise Landsides suite of logistics solutions are built to power the movement of containers by road, rail, and container exchange. Ushering in a new era of container efficiency, Landside is designed to streamline your drayage operations, from order intake to billing, for maximum efficiency and success, all on one powerful platform.
CPO Rising
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Did you miss Ardent Partners’ recent webinar,Cast a Wider Net: Leveraging Innovation to Expand Procurements Influence and Impact,that shed light on how procurement can deliver greater value by focusing on… The post Part Three: Expanding Procurement’s Influence Connecting Strategy, Users, and Technology appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.
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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