SCMDOJO

JUNE 28, 2024

Truck parking remains a big challenge for drivers, with limited availability leading to safety concerns and driver fatigue. However, with the introduction of modern technologies and a focus on improving infrastructure, the days of the “Wild West” era of truck parking are numbered. In this article, we will explore the upcoming modernization of truck parking and its implications for the industry and all supply chains involved.

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Supply Chain Trend

JUNE 28, 2024

Over the last couple of years, I have been mentioning Decision-Centric S&OP/IBP in my articles. In 2021, I explored the efficacy between decision automation and augmentation for different decision horizons and proposed a new narrative for IBP that includes decision automation, capturing and learning, with IBP managers who are incentivised to improve decision quality.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 28, 2024

In recent years, there has been a significant shift in the supply chain industry as more and more women are choosing careers in this traditionally male-dominated field. This rise of women in the supply chain is not only breaking gender barriers but also bringing a fresh perspective and new ideas to the table. With a focus on diversity and inclusion, SCMDOJO is proud to highlight the increasing presence of women in the supply chain industry.

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Supply Chain Dive

JUNE 28, 2024

National DCP broke ground on a Texas facility this week that is expected to be completed in 2025.

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Positive Purchasing

JUNE 28, 2024

10 skills for procurement professionals: Countdown edition! The procurement skillset landscape has shifted dramatically, and traditional skills are now a thing of the past. In our recent webinar, we discussed the 10 essential skills procurement professionals need for the future. Key Topics From the Webinar Key skills for modern procurement professionals: understand the 10 essential skills needed for future success in procurement, as highlighted by our expert speakers.

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Supply Chain Dive

JUNE 28, 2024

The white-label delivery service will help get online orders from the fashion retailer's stores to customers.

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JUNE 28, 2024

Are you looking to expand your business on Amazon and increase your profits? Amazon wholesaling might be the answer for you. In this complete guide, we will walk you through all the information you need to know to succeed in Amazon wholesaling. Whether you are new to selling on Amazon or already an experienced seller, this article will provide valuable insights to help you navigate Amazon wholesaling and boost your success in the ecommerce industry.

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Jaggaer

JUNE 28, 2024

London Luton Airport overhauls its procurement platform to create more value in ambitious new procurement strategy London Luton Airport (LLA), one of the UK’s busiest airports, carrying over 16.2 million passengers in 2023, has selected JAGGAER, the global leader in Autonomous Commerce, to launch its ambitious procurement strategies. The airport, operated by a consortium, of which the majority shareholder is AENA, the world’s largest airport operator, and InfraBridge, a leading infrastructure in

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Procurement Insights

JUNE 28, 2024

Despite one or two requests, I have not heard back from o9 Solutions regarding the progress of their Barilla account win this past December. I will keep trying and will keep you posted. As a side note, I will follow up on the Zip win with Databricks in the fall at their six-month point. In the meantime, here is a question: What is a reasonable result to expect at the 6, 12, and 24-month points after selecting a solution provider’s technology?

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Jaggaer

JUNE 28, 2024

At the end of March of this year, the German government approved the Growth Opportunities Act , which introduced several new tax measures, including new regulations for electronic invoicing in Germany. Accounts Payable teams in enterprises which operate in Germany should be aware of the regulations around receiving, processing, and archiving German electronic invoices.

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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.

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Art of Procurement

JUNE 28, 2024

Procurement 6 is a short podcast from Art of Procurement that publishes in the Art of Procurement feed every Friday. The post Procurement 6 – June 28th, 2024 appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Jaggaer

JUNE 28, 2024

Ninety-three percent of IT teams report that modernizing and digitalizing their supply chain and procurement tech stacks is a priority As C-suites turn to supply chain management and procurement teams to help navigate today’s highly disruptive and volatile business landscape, 75% of organizations worldwide have increased or maintained their procurement and supply chain technology budgets, according to a new global research survey released today by JAGGAER.

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Finale Inventory

JUNE 28, 2024

Amazon’s FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon) business model is a popular choice for many sellers in the ecommerce industry. It offers a range of benefits and opportunities, but also comes with its own set of challenges. In this article, we will take a closer look at the basics, inner workings, pros and cons, financial aspects, and policies of Amazon FBA.

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Jaggaer

JUNE 28, 2024

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 11 June, 2024: JAGGAER, the global leader in strategic sourcing and procurement, has held a series of roundtables in Saudi Arabia and the UAE to address the top priorities for Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs). The events brought together key industry leaders to discuss the strategies for navigating the evolving landscape of procurement and supply chain management.

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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

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CPO Rising

JUNE 28, 2024

[Editor’s Note: Ardent Partners recently published its Procurement-themed report, “Procurement 2024: BIG Trends and Predictions.” Over the next few weeks, this site will feature articles highlighting the key discussion points from the report. Chief Procurement Officers and their teams head into 2024 with a continued lack of clarity and a need for caution.

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Jaggaer

JUNE 28, 2024

I was recently delighted to be joined in webinar discussion by Iain Prince, Operational Transformation & Supply Chain Partner at KPMG. The topic under discussion was current challenges in direct procurement. And [spoiler alert] our focus was not cost control in the traditional sense. The reason being quite simply that there is so much else going on in our organizations and in the world at large that’s grabbing our attention: supply chain disruptions, supplier value management, risk factors,

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 28, 2024

Six senators sent the Biden administration a letter asking what steps were being taken to ensure that imports of the oil, known as UCO, do not contain virgin vegetable oil.

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Jaggaer

JUNE 28, 2024

This is the second of two articles. In the first we looked at what supply chain managers can manage and influence , and what they can’t, and what action they should take. In the second half of our recent webinar Iain Prince, Operational Transformation & Supply Chain Partner at KPMG, asked a series of provocative rhetorical questions. What are COOs at leading manufacturing organizations currently up to?

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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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