Spend Matters

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The annual State of Flux global supplier relationship (SRM) management study made its appearance in London last week at the 2024 Supplier Management Summit in its 16th rendition, this time themed ‘Return on Relationships (RoR). The report once again delivers data-backed findings of the state of SRM across the globe and gives best practice models, guidance and suggestions stemming from those findings.

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Jaggaer

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

In today’s dynamic market, procurement is far more than just a buying and purchasing center. Forward-thinking organizations have transformed the department into an untapped gold mine that creates value for the entire end-to-end manufacturing process—from design and sourcing to production and delivery. Our latest e-book, “ Is Manufacturing Missing Out On Procurement’s Value Add?

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Spend Matters

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

As we explained in part 1, the “no UI is the new UI” concept is making a comeback because of the rise of generative AI (GenAI). GenAI has opened up new possibilities for providers to enhance their applications with new AI capabilities, one of which is chatbots. Chatbots are a way to move from graphical user interfaces (GUI) to conversational user interfaces (CUX).

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Supply Chain Dive

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The parties have been unable to come to an agreement on automation used at the ports as a Jan. 15 deadline approaches.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Art of Procurement

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Anyone who spends their day working with data will tell you that data alone is never enough. It needs to. The post The Power of Visualization in Freight Optimization and Resilience appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Supply Chain Dive

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The cleaning product manufacturer is partnering with a carbon tracking service Manufacture 2030 to gain visibility into its vendors’ emission reduction plans.

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Procurement Freelancers

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

In today’s hyper-competitive market, businesses are under constant pressure to source high-quality items at the… The post Boost Your Business with a Product Sourcing Agent first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Retail returns involve real products and logistics, and as much as artificial intelligence promises to streamline things, it needs one crucial component: physical data.

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Spend Matters

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The phrase “no UI is the new UI” is a popular concept in user experience design. It suggests that the best user interfaces are often invisible or unobtrusive. Instead of relying on traditional visual elements like buttons, menus and text fields, these interfaces anticipate user needs and perform actions automatically or through subtle cues, creating a more seamless and intuitive experience.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

To gain deeper insights into inventory management within this crucial sector, Netstock recently conducted a comprehensive inventory benchmark study focused on SMBs. The report based on the study’s findings highlights five emerging trends that emphasize the urgent need for SMBs to develop more robust inventory management strategies.

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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

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Supply Chain Dive

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The president-elect’s promised tariff hikes could lead to “a modest stagflationary shock,” according to Wells Fargo economists.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Large employers including Amazon, Starbucks, Trader Joe’s and REI have responded to increasing attempts to unionize by holding captive audience meetings.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) helps us search and sort for information, write proposals and emails, and records meetings and converts into notes - but is it ready to help us design Distribution Centers and Warehouses?

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Customer experience, or CX, has become the focus of much corporate attention, but it’s still rare to see it directly related to supply chain operations in B2B commerce. It’s critical to keep the customer experience in mind throughout the lifecycle of a customer order transaction.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

When it comes to the concept of supply chain “orchestration,” artificial intelligence is the new conductor.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The group consists of 40 companies, and was originally founded by e-commerce giant Amazon, outdoor recreation retailer Patagonia, and German coffee chain Tchibo.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The high cost of parcel shipping presents a host of challenges for companies looking to cut down on overall supply chain expense. And Creativity, Inc., a mid-sized provider of a wide range of materials and supplies for quilt makers, is no exception.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The Cleveland-based investment firm had sought to remove then-CEO Alan Shaw early in 2024, moves before he was eventually ousted by the railroad.

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Advertiser: GEP

Procurement leaders are at a pivotal moment. With CPOs playing an increasingly strategic role, it’s time to leverage innovation and technology to drive resilience and efficiency. Download The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report to uncover key insights to thrive in a dynamic procurement landscape. What’s Inside: How CPOs are driving strategic decision-making and technology adoption The top priorities and challenges for procurement in 2025 Why AI, sustainability, and data analytics are essential for

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

As life sciences companies progress rapidly through drug development and commercialization, the need for an adaptive procurement function becomes critical to managing suppliers, costs and risks.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Less-than-truckload carrier PITT OHIO increases efficiency and reduces costs of its pickup, delivery and linehaul business by replacing outdated legacy systems with an AI-powered platform from Maven.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

In this special report, S&P Global Mobility looks at issues specific to the auto industry and how the election outcome will impact issues important to the auto industry.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

This comes as businesses have been faced with the possibility of new tariffs from the upcoming Trump administration in the U.S.

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Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón

Enterprise commerce is evolving fast, and brands relying on rigid, one-size-fits-all solutions risk losing agility. But modernization doesn’t have to mean disruption. In this webinar, we’ll explore how an extensible, modular approach empowers brands to integrate new capabilities, enhance performance, and scale efficiently—all while leveraging Shopify’s strengths.

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