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Never Split The Difference Review

Procurement Templates

There are always lots of negotiation books to read and I think I had head of the book called Never Split The Difference but I never bought it until something made me buy the book. It started with my googling my own web page Black Swan , I was thinking what’s my page ranking and how are my ads looking, instead of finding my web page I found an article written by The Black Swan Limited.

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Walmart eyes smarter produce sourcing with crop monitoring pilot

Supply Chain Dive

The retailer's partnership with Agritask will provide information on blackberry and cherry crops grown by certain suppliers.

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Automobile Seller Fined for Selling China-Made Cars as Italian

Supply Chain Brain

The news comes as Italy and the European Union as a whole are cracking down on cars produced outside the trading bloc.

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Supplier.io CEO outlines supply chain transparency push

Supply Chain Dive

The Carbon Disclosure Project collaboration pairs supplier diversity data with environmental information from more than 23,000 companies.

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How a Global CPG Leader Optimized $500M of Direct Materials Spend and Exceeded Savings Goal

A Fortune 500 CPG company partnered with GEP to improve end-to-end category management, optimize direct spend categories, and increase strategic focus on tail spend. GEP’s sourcing expertise and market intelligence enabled the company to centralize sourcing and order management processes, strengthen key supplier relationships, and enhance supply chain resilience and agility.

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Procurement 6 – June 21st, 2024

Art of Procurement

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 21st, 2024 appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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J.C. Penney spends $40M on distribution center upgrades

Supply Chain Dive

The retailer installed new automation technology at its plant in Reno, Nevada, as part of a larger investment strategy.

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Ikea taps HMM service to cut ocean transport emissions

Supply Chain Dive

The agreement is expected to reduce about 11,500 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions from March 2024 to February 2025.

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Ivalua NOW Dispatch #1: The Journey of AI Adoption in Procurement

CPO Rising

The Ardent Partners analyst team attended the 2024 Ivalua NOW: Procurement Re-Imaged conference on May 22nd and 23rd in Miami. This event came on the heels of the company’s slightly larger EMEA conference held in Versailles, France, in March (our own Magnus Bergfors, VP of research, wrote about his attendance at the event).

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Free Purchase Order Templates: 5 Options for Efficient Business Management

Finale Inventory

In the world of business management, one important tool that can streamline operations and enhance efficiency is the use of purchase order templates. These templates serve as a standardized format for creating purchase orders, which are documents used to request and authorize the purchase of goods or services from vendors. By utilizing these templates, businesses can ensure accuracy, consistency, and professionalism in their purchase order process.

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The Journey of AI Adoption in Procurement

CPO Rising

The Ardent Partners analyst team attended the 2024 Ivalua NOW: Procurement Re-Imaged conference on May 22nd and 23rd in Miami. This event came on the heels of the company’s slightly larger EMEA conference held in Versailles, France, in March (our own Magnus Bergfors, VP of research, wrote about his attendance at the event).

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The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing

Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

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Japan Imposes Sanctions on China-Based Firms For Supporting War in Ukraine

Supply Chain Brain

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, Tokyo has adopted a tougher stance against Moscow than any other leader in Asia, with most of them declining to take sides in the war.

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Industry Today: How CFOs Can Manage a Shifting Labor Landscape

Arkestro

The post Industry Today: How CFOs Can Manage a Shifting Labor Landscape appeared first on Arkestro.

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Making the business case for Intake and Orchestration tools

Spend Matters

Intake and orchestration (I&O) solutions can transform initial customer requests and subsequent interactions for just about any business into streamlined, end-to-end, secure and transparent engagements. But these solutions are quite new to the market and as yet their definition and value is not very well understood, so it’s hard to make the case for investment.

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What is an ERP System? Understanding Definitions and Examples

Finale Inventory

An ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system is a software solution that integrates various business processes and functions into a single, unified platform. It allows companies to streamline operations, improve efficiency, and make better informed decisions. In this article, we will explore the basics of ERP systems, their key components, the benefits they offer, how to choose the right system for your business, and future trends in this rapidly evolving field.

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7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024

Procurement and supply chain leaders are presented with their fair share of challenges, with a host of tools and strategies to resolve them. That said, what’s the best path forward to leverage this year’s trends? In this recap of a recent GEP-WBR webinar, 7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024, GEP’s Pramod Sethumadhavan explores seven vital leadership trends that will help guide procurement and supply chain decision-makers.

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Understanding Raw Materials: Definitions, Formulas, Types, and Importance

Finale Inventory

Raw materials play a crucial role in the field of ecommerce. They are the basic building blocks that form the foundation of every product manufactured and sold online. This article aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of raw materials, including their definitions, formulas, types, and importance in the ecommerce industry. By exploring these key aspects, we will highlight the significance of effectively managing raw materials for successful online businesses.