Spend Matters

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The coronavirus pandemic and recent weather catastrophes have made the case for most types of risk management and what one can do to mitigate the risk more obvious. If you do not have accurate information and alternatives of supply in place, the fallout from a sudden flood will drown you. In ESG-related issues, and in the case of forced labor in particular, the discussion around the risks these pose is more nebulous.

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Arkestro

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Resources / Blog / 5 Ways Predictive Procurement Is Transforming High-Tech Manufacturing 5 Ways Predictive Procurement Is Transforming High-Tech Manufacturing Historically, technological advancements have powered the major evolutions in manufacturing, starting with the steam-powered industrial revolution of the late 18th century, followed in the early 20th century by electricity-powered mass production, and then the advent of computers in the 1970s.

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Jaggaer

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Opportunities for Procurement Technology As we look toward 2025, European businesses are reshaping their supply chains to navigate an increasingly complex global landscape. A recent report by Maersk and Reuters Events highlights that 68% of companies are making supply chain visibility and monitoring solutions a top priority. The drivers behind this focus are clear: global disruptions like the COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical instability, and ongoing conflicts have exposed vulnerabilities in sup

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Supply Chain Dive

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Companies adjusted inventory and marketing strategies to accommodate the shorter Black Friday to Christmas timeframe.

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Procurement Talk with David Byrne

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Watch on YouTube Summary In this episode, Martin Smith interviews Canberk Incekara, Head of Indirect Procurement at OCS. Canberk shares his extensive experience in procurement and supply chains, discussing the evolution of the industry, the importance of understanding the end-to-end value chain, and the challenges of … Continued The post Cultural Adaptability and Soft Skills: A New Era in Procurement with Canberk Incekara – Episode 104 appea

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Supply Chain Dive

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The delivery giant is closing one ship center and trimming its workforce at another, impacting 341 employees.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Maersk’s transpacific market share, is now 13.1% — slightly lower than the same month in 2023 — while its French competitor has 13.2%.

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Supply Chain Dive

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The move, which will affect approximately 8,000 jobs, comes as the world's largest private company plans to streamline operations in the face of lower crop prices and challenges in beef.

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Positive Purchasing

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Transforming Negotiations with Procurement Technology In our latest webinar, we explored how procurement technology is revolutionizing negotiations. Traditionally reliant on face-to-face interactions and personal influence, the negotiation process is evolving in the digital age, driven by AI, data analytics, and online platforms. The question remains: what role will humans play in this tech-driven future?

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Barkers Procurement

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Barkers’ Digital Procurement is a multi-award winning team of procurement, commercial and technology practitioners who help business accelerate their procurement and finance transformations through class-leading technology. Find Out More The post Why Digital Transformation Matters for the Midsize Market appeared first on Barkers.

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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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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Leveling up your inventory life cycle can be crucial, but keeping all the fundamental factors jumping is essential to let the life cycle evolve. However, if the life cycle stock is healthy, inventory management is smooth. Inventory management revolves around the pivotal concept of the product life cycle. From the inventory evaluation to its destination, there are multiple stages through which the inventory moves, and all those stages are said to be the inventory life cycle.

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Barkers Procurement

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Barkers’ Digital Procurement is a multi-award winning team of procurement, commercial and technology practitioners who help business accelerate their procurement and finance transformations through class-leading technology. Find Out More The post P2P Integrations – Why They Shouldn’t Be Overlooked appeared first on Barkers.

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 5, 2024

To manage a product’s life cycle, one must focus intensely on the four major stages. However, before proceeding to those stages, one should know the product’s life Cycle. The life Cycle is a series of stages a product goes through from its inception to its eventual demise. The Four Stages of the Product Life Cycle Introduction: Inventory products are usually on-demand products that make their demand once launched.

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Barkers Procurement

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Barkers’ Digital Procurement is a multi-award winning team of procurement, commercial and technology practitioners who help business accelerate their procurement and finance transformations through class-leading technology. Find Out More The post Do’s and Don’ts for P2P Success appeared first on Barkers.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

DECEMBER 5, 2024

  In today’s episode of Women in Supply Chain, I’m joined by award-winning industry leader Maria Madrigal. Maria is a results-driven supply chain leader and mentor with over 24 years’ experience driving operational excellence. As Director of Operations at WSI, Maria spearheads multiple warehouse operations, fostering a culture of collaboration and performance.

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Barkers Procurement

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Barkers’ Digital Procurement is a multi-award winning team of procurement, commercial and technology practitioners who help business accelerate their procurement and finance transformations through class-leading technology. Find Out More The post Tips for Preparing for a P2P Implementation appeared first on Barkers.

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Procurement Insights

DECEMBER 5, 2024

“The complexity behind simplicity is a paradoxical but fundamental truth: achieving simplicity requires profound effort, thought, and mastery. Simplicity is not the absence of complexity but the result of understanding, organizing, and refining it to make it invisible to the user. This principle applies to design, communication, leadership, and countless other fields, underscoring its universal importance.” (Source: ChatGPT) I agree with the above statement regarding the complexity b

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Barkers Procurement

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Sunbelt Rentals are the leading asset rental company in the UK, owned by the Ashtead Group, operating in the UK, Canada and the US. After a period of significant growth in recent years, Sunbelt had begun to experience a variety of operational challenges in support of their new footprint and scale, including how best to manage its highly complex supply-chain.

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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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Procurement Insights

DECEMBER 5, 2024

EDITOR’S NOTE: the following is my reply to a comment regarding technology being either a “game-changer or Sci-fi.” Subash Chandar , which brings us back to John Elkington ‘s “Triple Bottom Line,” – [link]. If you don’t understand conflicts like the one you correctly describe, success will be elusive. That is why using an agent-based development and implementation model is critical to success, rather than continuing to use the tech-led equation-bas

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Supply Chain Dive

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The sports retailer's CFO said the company is well-positioned thanks in part to reduced exposure to China.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 5, 2024

According to data from the U.S. International Trade Commission, nearly 25% of U.S. electronics imports came from China in 2023, the most of any country.

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