Spend Matters

JANUARY 8, 2025

This analysis contains excerpts from a piece previously written by Bertrand Maltaverne. This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis provides an overview of Zip and its solution for intake, orchestration and source to pay (S2P). As procurement becomes increasingly strategic and digital, intake and orchestration processes require intricate coordination across various departments, tools and data sources.

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All Things Supply Chain

JANUARY 8, 2025

Building Information Modeling (BIM) has transformed how the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) sector designs and constructs buildings.

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Supply Chain Dive

JANUARY 8, 2025

The agreement comes a week before a previous deal was set to expire, allaying concerns of a potential strike at East and Gulf Coast ports.

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Procurement Express

JANUARY 8, 2025

TL:DR Automated approvals make payments to vendors fast and easy. Real-time tracking highlights budget risks early. Accurate payments keep suppliers happy and stress low. The struggle with outdated financial systems As the financial controller at Piehole.tv, Roslynne, known as the fun accountant, faced significant challenges in managing the companys financial processes.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 8, 2025

"Companies can take a fresh look at the balance they strike between efficiency and resilience," says Marsh Advisory managing director James Crask.

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Supply Chain Dive

JANUARY 8, 2025

The Postal Service's Local Transportation Optimization initiative particularly impacted on-time delivery for rural customers, per an agency watchdog report.

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Supply Chain Dive

JANUARY 8, 2025

Shippers are facing price increases and surcharge changes but have room to negotiate discounts.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 8, 2025

The two sides agreed to continue to operate under the current contract until the union can meet with its full Wage Scale Committee, and schedule a ratification vote.

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Supply Chain Dive

JANUARY 8, 2025

Nearly 3 in 4 workers who request an accommodation have their requests denied, Deloitte said.

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Pipefy

JANUARY 8, 2025

The insurance market is undergoing significant changes with the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation. These technologies provide insurers with an exceptional opportunity to modernize operations, reduce costs, and enhance the customer experience. The combination of AI and automation addresses challenges like risk management and fraud prevention, while also streamlining essential processes such as claims analysis.

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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

Retail Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 8, 2025

Generative AI is changing the game for enterprise procurement, tackling some of the most persistent challenges that organizations face.

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Procurement Insights

JANUARY 8, 2025

EDITOR’S NOTE: In 2007, I wrote what is still one of the most popular posts on this blog: “ The Ariba Interviews: Re-engineering the Future ofOn-Demand. ” Aribas PR firm contacted me, indicating they wanted to schedule an interview with me and a senior executive from the company. The interview would discuss Aribas latest contract win in the Healthcare sector.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 8, 2025

The trade-in program doesnt just apply to cars, but also includes home appliances with microwave ovens, rice cookers and water purifiers also now eligible.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 8, 2025

China will continue to see multiple pathogens fueling its winter illness outbreak through spring, the countrys CDC said in December 2024.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 8, 2025

Trumps vows to deregulate the energy sector, dismantle environmental rules and drill, baby, drill, were a big part of his campaign platform.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 8, 2025

There isnt a snowballs chance in hell that Canada would become part of the United States," said Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau.

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