Procurement Leaders
AUGUST 12, 2024
In this Olympic year, it was fitting that we handed out some gold medals at Ovation – Procurement Leaders’ CPO summit that took place last month in the Netherlands. Sadly we didn’t have any real gold medals, but the construct of competition did provide the motivation for CPOs to recognise their peers who they believed were doing something extraordinary to drive progress in sustainability.
All Things Supply Chain
AUGUST 12, 2024
A new study found that 90% of organizations are planning to enhance their ESG investments over the next three years, with a significant focus on improving data management systems using artificial…
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Supply Chain Dive
AUGUST 12, 2024
The agency's Priority Mail Services volume dropped by 40.7% for the quarter that ended June 30 as shippers moved to more cost-effective options.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 12, 2024
A survey from Gartner found that effectively responding to team resistance and incorporating feedback increased the odds of transformation success by 62%.
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Supply Chain Dive
AUGUST 12, 2024
The fast food chain’s purchasing cooperative will use Palantir’s artificial intelligence platform to connect suppliers, distributors and restaurants.
Spend Matters
AUGUST 12, 2024
Part 1 of this Vendor Analysis provides a history and overview of Graphite Connect’s supplier management solution and gives the solution’s roadmap/vision. Part 2 focuses on the strengths and opportunities of Graphite Connect’s solution. It also looks at the voice of the customer and the elements to consider when looking at Graphite Connect as a potential solution provider.
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Spend Matters
AUGUST 12, 2024
This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis provides an overview of Graphite Connect and its solution for supplier management. Part 2 of this Spend Matters Vendor Analysis will focus on the strengths and opportunities of Graphite Connect’s supplier management solution, present customer comments and list the elements to consider when looking at Graphite Connect as a potential solution provider.
Supply Chain Dive
AUGUST 12, 2024
The chipmaker hopes AI-enabled devices will drive demand in the latter half of the year as it angles to reduce stock levels and raise production capacity.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 12, 2024
Join this webinar to learn from Katja Muenster, Integrated Supply Chain Process Manager, how TENNECO's strategic approach and technological advancements are driving efficiencies in global special transports, even in the face of ongoing industry challenges.
Supply Chain Dive
AUGUST 12, 2024
The company is consolidating and updating its network, aiming at long-term margin gains.
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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.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 12, 2024
Canada's Industrial Labor Board ruled on August 9 that there are no critical shipments that would be required to continue in the event of a strike.
Supply Chain Dive
AUGUST 12, 2024
The discounter is also rolling out the grocery technology company’s Caper Carts in Europe for the first time.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 12, 2024
Thailand and other Southeast Asian countries have seen an influx of trash from developed countries, from dirty plastic to industrial and electronic waste.
Supply Chain Dive
AUGUST 12, 2024
Help reduce maritime shipping’s impact on endangered whales, air pollution and ocean noise.
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
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 12, 2024
The e-commerce giant has been reevaluating China as a source of goods for selling outside the country and is cultivating sellers there.
Supply Chain Dive
AUGUST 12, 2024
Learn three key strategies to enhance supplier collaboration and build resilient supply chains.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 12, 2024
The proposed project would dredge and restructure waterways at hundreds of sites along 435 miles of the Paraguay and Parana rivers.
Supply Chain Dive
AUGUST 12, 2024
The logistics industry expected to grow nearly 30% by 2031, making workforce management crucial.
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.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 12, 2024
Each medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics included a small hexagonal piece of iron from the Eiffel Tower.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
AUGUST 12, 2024
Today I’m joined by innovative software brand, Altana. Altana is the world’s first Value Chain Management System – a unified, comprehensive approach that goes far beyond supply chain risk management, with unprecedented visibility, contextualized netrt across business areas, and a collaborative network with end-to-end workflows to get jobs done. With a vision of global commerce rebuilt around collaborative, resilient, secure, and sustainable value chains, they’re on a mission to fix globalization
Skill Dynamics
AUGUST 12, 2024
Burnout is an issue that often remains silent until it’s too late. Heavy workloads, a skewed work-life balance, and a lack of overall job satisfaction can all contribute to feelings of unhappiness and exhaustion at work. One of the most powerful ways to combat burnout in your employees is to actively invest in their development. Upskilling programs give employees back a sense of direction and accountability in their work while showing them that the company truly cares about them.
CPO Rising
AUGUST 12, 2024
This summer I’ve done considerable research into the Intake Management and Procurement Process Orchestration (IM&PPO) space. It’s a relatively new and exciting area and an example of the resurgence of… The post Magnus Mondays — A Couple of Truths on IM&PPO and S2P Solutions appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.
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Procurement Express
AUGUST 12, 2024
Unlocking the Power of Life Insurance for Small Business Owners As a small business owner, you’re constantly juggling the demands of running your enterprise, managing cash flow, and planning for the future. In this in-depth exploration, we’ll dive into the often-overlooked world of infinite banking and how it can be a game-changer for your business.
Procurement Insights
AUGUST 12, 2024
Procurement Practitioner – Senior Executive “On the AI topic, I have been highly skeptical of how much is really being delivered vs. the promises across all the places we have been seeing AI advertised/promoted. In the eProcurement industry, it seems that many providers have just slapped the “AI” brand on functionality that they already had in place, though there are a couple that say they are working on ‘real’ AI functionalities to put into their system.
Procurement Express
AUGUST 12, 2024
In the ever-evolving world of digital marketing, building a high-performing team is crucial for agencies and businesses alike. Micky Mereu, the Founder and Managing Director of Midsummer Agency, has mastered the art of hiring the right people to drive his agency’s success. In this insightful blog, we dive into Micky’s “5 F’s” methodology, which has helped him assemble a talented and dedicated team that consistently delivers exceptional results for their clients.
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