Jaggaer
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Essential Guide to Supplier Collaboration Supplier collaboration is redefining success across industries. It’s no longer just about maintaining good relationships; it’s about turning those connections into engines of innovation, efficiency, and sustainability. Strong supplier partnerships drive new product development, unlock cost efficiencies, and ensure supply chains are adaptable to changing market conditions.
Supply Chain Dive
OCTOBER 24, 2024
A condensed peak season is expected to increase in-store shopping activity, which could blunt home delivery demand.
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Jaggaer
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Supplier Collaboration: Driving Innovation and Competitive Advantage In today’s hyper-connected global economy, where supply chains span continents, and industries are interlinked globally, supplier collaboration serves as the foundation to drive innovation and create a future-ready organization. The concept goes beyond traditional buyer-supplier relationships, focusing on creating value through closer, more integrated partnerships.
Supply Chain Dive
OCTOBER 24, 2024
The state’s Smackover Formation region may contain up to 19 million tons of the critical mineral, more than enough to meet projected global demand in 2030.
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AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.
Jaggaer
OCTOBER 24, 2024
The Art of Supplier Collaboration: Best Practices to Build Lasting Partnerships Dynamic market changes and global events seem to create newer demands and greater pressure on procurement professionals. Their responsibilities focus on going beyond cost reduction and achieving broader business goals such as growth, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
Supply Chain Dive
OCTOBER 24, 2024
The provider’s Pennsylvania hub is seeing reduced processing times by leveraging 150 robots to help handle returns volume.
Purchasing & Procurement Zone brings together the best content for professionals in the purchasing and procurement field from the widest variety of thought leaders.
Spend Matters
OCTOBER 24, 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.
Jaggaer
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Building Stronger Relationship s : Effective Approaches to Multi-Tier Supplier Collaboration A chain is only as strong as its weakest link—but what if you can’t evaluate the entire chain? Tier 1 suppliers and their suppliers—and their suppliers’ suppliers—make up an organization’s multi-tier supply chain. Collaboration across Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3, and beyond requires visibility and communication regarding capacity, cost, risk, order quantities, inventory levels, quality , timelines, logist
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 24, 2024
In recent years, reshoring has evolved from a strategic consideration to a central priority for both policymakers and businesses. A key element of the reshoring push is additive manufacturing.
Spend Matters
OCTOBER 24, 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, Halo Ai , ivoflow and True ValueHub. To warrant such attention, these vendors must have a product that is ideally 2-to-5 years old, is used by more than five customers and displays an innovative applic
Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon
This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 24, 2024
The acquisition by CSX and CPKC will create a new interchange in Alabama that will connect shippers in Mexico, Texas and the Southeast U.S.
Supply Chain Dive
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Ryan, LLC and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce previously landed a victory with a federal district court ruling in their favor.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 24, 2024
B2B buyers aren’t just thinking about cost. Like their B2C counterparts, they have customer-experience expectations and shipping requirements to consider.
Procurement Insights
OCTOBER 24, 2024
The following is a DPW post on LinkedIn : Why do some companies scale AI while others get stuck in the proof of concept stage? Accenture research reveals that 75% of executives fear their business won’t survive without scaling AI in the next 5 years. Yet, 76% are struggling to make it happen. At hashtag#DPWAmsterdam , Accenture’s Kris Timmermans highlighted 3 key factors that drive the shift from experimental to exponential AI impact.
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ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 24, 2024
A contract manufacturer serving the automotive industry is riding the trend of shifting production from China to Mexico.
The Good Spending
OCTOBER 24, 2024
S SaaS is booming—but at what cost? The market is set to skyrocket, potentially reaching $1 trillion by the early 2030s—up from the current $240-$320 billion range. But this explosive growth hides a disturbing flipside. 2. The hidden cost: unused licenses and soaring spend. Nearly 50% of SaaS licenses go unused, while companies add an average of six new apps each month, building on an already bloated base of 269 apps.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 24, 2024
The projects selected are each focused on one of five areas: energy grid components, batteries, low-carbon materials, clean power generation, and energy-efficient products.
Art of Procurement
OCTOBER 24, 2024
As a modern day procurement professional, you need to have strong analytical skills and the ability to make data-informed decisions. The post Procurement Analytics: Key Methods, Tools & Use Cases for Data Savvy Procurement Professionals appeared first on Art of Procurement.
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Procurement leaders are at a pivotal moment. With CPOs playing an increasingly strategic role, it’s time to leverage innovation and technology to drive resilience and efficiency. Download The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report to uncover key insights to thrive in a dynamic procurement landscape. What’s Inside: How CPOs are driving strategic decision-making and technology adoption The top priorities and challenges for procurement in 2025 Why AI, sustainability, and data analytics are essential for
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 24, 2024
If the agency finds that the system poses enough of a safety risk, it could potentially order a full recall of all vehicles that use the software.
Procurement Insights
OCTOBER 24, 2024
EDITOR’S NOTE: Use the following link to join the in-depth discussion stream on LinkedIn. Michael Lamoureux , you make an excellent point for which there are two discussion tracks: 1. See my comment above regarding the two sets of questions I asked ChatGPT. 2. Check Akash Mittal ‘s comments in this same discussion stream. Your and his answer brings to mind the aviation term “Error Chain.” Check out the following video both before and after reading the following two key po
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Several EU member states eager to limit Moscow’s revenues have been urging the bloc to impose sweeping levies on agricultural and fish imports from Russia.
Procurement Insights
OCTOBER 24, 2024
A dynasty fantasy football league is a type of fantasy football format where team owners keep the majority or all of their players from year to year, rather than starting fresh with a new draft each season (as in traditional “redraft” leagues). The focus in a dynasty league is on building a long-term team, similar to how real NFL teams manage their rosters over multiple seasons. – Source (ChatGPT) Have you ever noticed how unwieldy most ProcureTech solution maps are becoming?
Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón
Enterprise commerce is evolving fast, and brands relying on rigid, one-size-fits-all solutions risk losing agility. But modernization doesn’t have to mean disruption. In this webinar, we’ll explore how an extensible, modular approach empowers brands to integrate new capabilities, enhance performance, and scale efficiently—all while leveraging Shopify’s strengths.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 24, 2024
The settlement does not include any damages for the reconstruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Procurement Express
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Chinese business culture is a complex tapestry woven from rich traditions, modern practices, and unique interpersonal dynamics. This blog delves into various aspects of this culture, drawing insights from personal experiences and observations. From the importance of relationships to the nuances of communication, the following sections offer a comprehensive understanding of what makes doing business in China distinct.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 24, 2024
If you’re considering replacing an end-of-life unit sorter or investing in a costly new one, and want to hear how you could save $20M+ join this webinar first. Discover how Berkshire Grey’s Robotic Sortation system addresses the issues that each aging unit sorter brings to your operations.
Procurement Express
OCTOBER 24, 2024
In today’s competitive business landscape, the need to balance power and purpose has become paramount. Organizations must navigate the complex interplay between profitability and meaningful impact. This blog explores the essential elements of leadership, profitability, and how a purpose-driven approach can lead to sustainable success. The Role of Leadership in Business Leadership is more than just making decisions; it’s about creating an environment where everyone can thrive.
Advertiser: GEP
Tariffs will have a major impact on your supply chain, margins, and operations. Drawing on our work with global companies across manufacturing, automotive, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, software, technology, financial services, and a range of service industries, we outline the key strategic and tactical actions companies are taking to navigate this period of heightened uncertainty.
Jaggaer
OCTOBER 24, 2024
9 Steps to Improving Supplier Collaboration for Competitive Advantage The strategic value of suppliers has been growing, and so has the need to rely on their performance and partnership. Supplier collaboration serves as the foundation for supply continuity, agility, risk management, and resilience when disruptions occur. Making key suppliers more like business partners than cost-reduction entities.
Positive Purchasing
OCTOBER 24, 2024
We’re Excited to Announce Our Partnership with Mithra-Ai! At Positive Purchasing, we recognize that data foundation is a problem for procurement. Category owners and leaders often struggle to get clear visibility into what’s happening across the organization. That’s why we’re thrilled to partner with Mithra-Ai to help close the data gap! Mithra-Ai specializes in offering a trusted data foundation to help organizations analyze, assess and execute category strategies they are responsible for.
Jaggaer
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Maximizing Cost Savings Through Strategic Supplier Collaboration With the growing emphasis on long-term value creation, Chief Procurement Officers are increasingly turning to supplier collaboration as a cornerstone of cost reduction. The emphasis has shifted toward strategic partnerships, with a key focus on reducing costs while fostering long-term supplier collaboration.
Procurement Insights
OCTOBER 24, 2024
The following is the link to Gartner’s recent LinkedIn post to which I posed the following fair and well-researched question/comment: Here is the comment I made on the Globality, Inc. post that shared the above, specifically referencing Point #1 regarding Agentic AI: What is the difference between Agentic AI and Agent-based modeling? By doubling down on technology, is Gartner leading us astray?
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Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.
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