Procurement Leaders

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

A couple of weeks ago, I hosted a call for Procurement Leaders’ CPO community during which the CPO of a major healthcare organisation shared his function’s transformation journey, the lessons learned and its impact. One of the keys to the success of the transformation was that it had a clear purpose and was fully aligned with the organisation’s need to pivot following the impact of Covid, and subsequent earnings and share price underperformance.

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All Things Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

With the holidays shopping season approaching, Black Friday is becoming a pivotal event for retailers worldwide.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

When used diligently, AI-driven product recommendations and content can also indirectly boost sales by enhancing customer engagement, satisfaction and brand relevance.

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Spend Matters

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

In this Spend Matters Vendor Analysis we provide an overview of SpendHQ and its solution for spend analytics and procurement performance management. Part 1 of this vendor analysis provides a detailed overview of each module and includes an analyst summary. In part 2 of this series, we will provide more details on the strengths and opportunities of the solution, review the competitive landscape and provide selection considerations.

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Supply Chain Optimization

Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The USPS has installed 158 new mail sorting machines across the country since late 2023, and since 2020 has tripled its daily package processing capacity.

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Supply Chain Dive

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Starting in 2021 an employee hid $132 million to $154 million in delivery expenses, a disclosure overshadowing an otherwise decent quarter.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

It's currently unclear whether the attack impacted Blue Yonder clients in the U.S., including Albertsons, Kroger, Proctor & Gamble and Anheuser-Busch.

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Supply Chain Dive

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The home products retailer mapped out a category-by-category plan to reduce sourcing from China, its CFO said in an earnings call.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

 In today’s episode of Women in Supply Chain, I’m joined by bilingual customer success expert, logistics professional and team builder, Mercedes Pina. With over 10 years of diverse experience in the logistics and supply chain industry, Mercedes is committed to client satisfaction and fostering strong relationships. A passionate mentor, Mercedes is also dedicated to empowering others and fostering inclusive environments where diverse voices are heard and valued.

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Procurement Insights

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

What does KKR know about procurement and ProcureTech solutions? KKR, one of the largest private equity and investment firms globally, has considerable experience and insights into procurement and ProcureTech solutions, especially through its portfolio companies and investments. KKR’s expertise in procurement stems from its strategic focus on improving operational efficiencies across its portfolio companies, which often involves optimizing supply chains, leveraging technology, and implementing co

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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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CPO Rising

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

A big IT project has been all over the news in Sweden recently. Two regions (a region is a fairly large public entity that is responsible for public healthcare and… The post Magnus Mondays — When Procurement Tech Projects Fail appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The workers will be pressing for better workers’ rights and climate action from the giant retailer.

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Supply Chain Dive

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

CEO Oliver Zipse said 65% of the company’s cars sold in the U.S. are locally made.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

BIMCO says it continues to add to its portfolio of carbon clauses to support the industry, as the shipping industry faces an increase in decarbonization regulations.

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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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Supply Chain Dive

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

A 4.9% general rate increase is effective Dec. 2, the carrier announced.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

A representative for the FAA said on November 21 that the agency is convening a Corrective Action Review Board “in the coming weeks.

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TYA Suite

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Sustainable procurement is a growing approach that focuses on purchasing goods and services with consideration for their environmental, social, and economic impacts. By incorporating sustainability into , businesses can contribute to reducing their carbon footprint, promoting ethical labor practices, and supporting long-term economic growth. This concept goes beyond just the cost and quality of products; it involves analyzing the entire lifecycle of what is being purchased—from sourcing raw mate

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

According to data from the UN Environment Programme, 75-199 million tons of plastic pollution can be found in the ocean right now.

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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.

Supply Chain Optimization

TYA Suite

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

What is strategic sourcing and how does it work? Strategic sourcing is a method used by businesses to buy goods and services in a way that focuses on long-term value, not just short-term savings. It involves carefully selecting suppliers based on several factors like quality, price, reliability, and how well the supplier can meet the company's long-term needs.

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