Burlington to open its biggest distribution center
Supply Chain Dive
APRIL 2, 2024
The automated facility is part of a larger push to increase productivity.
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CPO Crunch: Why do you do what you do?
Procurement Leaders
APRIL 2, 2024
An exercise we’ve carried out on a few occasions over the years at Procurement Leaders has been to ask chief procurement officers to share the value propositions they have in place for their function. It’s useful because it forces extremely busy people to take a step back and think deeply about why they do what they do. What are the ultimate goals of those negotiations with suppliers?
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From Rigid To Resilient: Why Enterprises Need Shopify's Modular Commerce Now
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Procurement 2024: BIG Trends and Predictions
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We’d all like the latest digital procurement tools. But often, those who aren’t familiar with the procurement software market mistakenly overestimate the cost. The reality is that procurement tech doesn’t have to be expensive. You don’t need a 6-figure software budget or a large sum to hire consultants for implementation. There’s plenty of digital procurement solutions out there for every budget.
Will AI-powered procurement tools make our roles irrelevant?
The Procuretech Podcast
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In this episode of The Procurement Software Podcast, host James Meads delves into the topic of whether AI could make procurement as a profession irrelevant. The discussion highlights the significance of embracing generative AI, despite privacy and confidentiality concerns. Tune in to stay ahead of the curve in the ever-evolving world of procurement technology.
Ships With 240 Tons of Aid Turned Back From Gaza After Airstrike Kills 7 Workers
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