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.
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.
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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…
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%.
Advertiser: GEP
2025 will feel familiar, in some regards. The procurement and supply chain category management landscape will remain turbulent, with geopolitical tensions, worries over fresh tariffs, rising costs, and supply chain disruptions posing significant challenges. But you should also expect some lightning-fast changes in 2025 as artificial intelligence continues to upend the way enterprises and procurement, supply chain, and category management professionals operate.
Supply Chain Dive
AUGUST 12, 2024
The added costs, starting in October, will come as the e-commerce giant gears up for a shorter holiday shipping season.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 12, 2024
Each medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics included a small hexagonal piece of iron from the Eiffel Tower.
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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 fast food chain’s purchasing cooperative will use Palantir’s artificial intelligence platform to connect suppliers, distributors and restaurants.
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.
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.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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.
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 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.
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.
Advertiser: GEP
For years, you and your team have fought an uphill battle. Supply disruptions. Cost pressures. ESG compliance. You name it, and you’ve had to navigate it. In 2025, many challenges will persist, but procurement and supply chain teams have a powerful tool with rapidly advancing capabilities to tackle them — artificial intelligence (AI). The GEP Outlook 2025 report examines the disruptive transformation AI is driving in procurement and supply chains, alongside other key trends and the macroeconomic
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 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.
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.
Supply Chain Dive
AUGUST 12, 2024
Help reduce maritime shipping’s impact on endangered whales, air pollution and ocean noise.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
In today’s ultra-competitive markets, it’s no longer enough to wait for buyers to show obvious signs of interest. Instead, sales teams must be proactive, identifying and acting on nuanced buyer behaviors — often before prospects are fully ready to make a purchase. In this eBook from ZoomInfo & Sell Better, learn 10 actionable ways to use these buyer signals to transform your sales strategy and close deals faster.
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
Supply Chain Dive
AUGUST 12, 2024
Learn three key strategies to enhance supplier collaboration and build resilient supply chains.
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.
Supply Chain Dive
AUGUST 12, 2024
The logistics industry expected to grow nearly 30% by 2031, making workforce management crucial.
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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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