RPF360
DECEMBER 29, 2022
Procurement technology includes a range of interesting solutions including contract management, data sources, RFP management systems, spend analytics and more. Explore our favorite procurement technology solutions in this blog. The post The top 23 procurement technology tools for 2023 appeared first on RFP360.
Procurement Tactics
DECEMBER 26, 2022
33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2023. Download Whitepaper →. . Or receive our famous weekly newsletter. Procurement Strategy Case Studies — 5 Insightful Examples. Setting the appropriate strategy in procurement is the first step to improving control and effectiveness of the overall procurement and sourcing activities. However, not everyone knows where to start in their strategy. .
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All Things Supply Chain
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Drayage is one of the supply chain’s most important components, yet it is often confused or simply unknown.
ivalua
DECEMBER 15, 2022
Ivalua platform selected to improve efficiency, transparency, and the employee purchasing experience. Redwood City, CA, December 15, 2022. Ivalua, a global leader in spend management , and Capgemini, a global IT services and consulting firm, today announced that after a comprehensive evaluation of available technology solutions, the Volkswagen Group has chosen Ivalua’s platform to digitize its global indirect procurement processes for the Group’s entire brand portfolio.
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Procurement Heads
DECEMBER 7, 2022
For the latest in Procurement Heads ‘ CPO Spotlight series, he spoke with James Dobbin about how he got into procurement, some of the trends he’s seeing in the financial and procurement space and whether the pandemic has pushed us closer to a cashless society. Could you tell us a little about Paysafe and what it is that you do. Paysafe is a leader in the payment sector and has been for the last 20 years.
Procurement Leaders
DECEMBER 9, 2022
After years of firefighting, CPOs are leading their teams into an era of data-driven resilience – enabling their teams to deliver new sources of value. Dive deeper to discover the future of the function.
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Procurement Tactics
DECEMBER 21, 2022
33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2023. Download Whitepaper →. . Or receive our famous weekly newsletter. Financial Supply Chain — The Ultimate Guide of 2023. Supply chain collaboration is definitely new to many newcomers in the supply chain industry. It may be an overused term in the supply chain but still confuses a lot of people. . In this article, we will discuss what supply chain collaboration is.
All Things Supply Chain
DECEMBER 14, 2022
Supply chain issues have negatively affected companies worldwide since early 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic brought restrictions and changed policies for businesses, leading to shortages in supplies and workers.
ivalua
DECEMBER 16, 2022
Ivalua scoops hat-trick of awards at Comparably’s latest Best Companies ranking. Redwood City, CA, December 16, 2022. Ivalua, a global leader in spend management , today announced that following anonymous votes from employees across all its departments and international office locations, the company has been ranked by Comparably among the top 100 companies with the best culture, as well as a best company for women and for diversity.
ABC of Procurement
DECEMBER 13, 2022
Another true procurement story. The post The warehouse flood – True stories first appeared on ABC of Procurement.
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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.
Procurement Leaders
DECEMBER 9, 2022
Danish biotechnology company Novozymes is a leader in the research, development and production of industrial enzymes, microorganisms and biopharmaceutical ingredients. With operations all over the world, and sourcing offices in Denmark, North America and China, its supply chain is exposed to a huge scope of complex challenges, across categories of spend including agriculture, chemicals, and enzymes, among others.
RPF360
DECEMBER 1, 2022
Let's breakdown the RFP meaning and explore everything you need to know about this key business tool. Learn the definition of an RFP, who's involved in the RFP process, when you should issue one and how an RFP management system can streamline the process. The post RFP meaning: What is a request for proposal? appeared first on RFP360.
Procurement Tactics
DECEMBER 5, 2022
33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2022. Download Whitepaper →. . Or receive our famous weekly newsletter. Manufacturing Sourcing Company in India — The Ultimate Guide of 2023. India’s manufacturing industry is gaining popularity in the world and is set to grow much bigger in the future. However, why do companies source in India? In this article, we will talk about what a manufacturing sourcing company is.
All Things Supply Chain
DECEMBER 16, 2022
Amazon Sued by Supplier for Breach of Agreement Gilimex Inc a Vietnamese warehouse equipment manufacturer is suing Amazon for $280 million, claiming that the e-commerce giant backed away from agreements…
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
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 5, 2022
The transportation and logistics industry faces new challenges and an uncertain economy in the coming year. Following are six trends we can expect to see in 2023. .
Procurement Bulletin
DECEMBER 17, 2022
How to Minimize Price Increases. Unless you’re Walmart, most businesses wouldn’t be able to tell their suppliers to “just don’t raise prices” So, what can you do? Here’s a few tips for minimizing those sneaky and not-so sneaky price increases for your products. A Penny for Your Copper? Apparently copper was feeling left out of the supply chaos happening around the world and wanted to get in on the action.
Procurement Leaders
DECEMBER 9, 2022
Swiss biopharmaceutical company Ferring is a leader in reproductive and maternal health, with manufacturing facilities in Europe, the Americas, China and India. Here, CPO Eric Espinasse describes some of the strategies he has employed to manage the market volatility, from building up inventory to advanced segmentation and closer supplier relationships.
RPF360
DECEMBER 15, 2022
Maintaining vendor relationships is crucial to your business. However, ensuring quality and effectiveness is just as important. Explore how to create and use a supplier scorecard to measure and optimize vendor performance. The post How to use a supplier scorecard: Guide, examples and best practices appeared first on RFP360.
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.
Procurement Tactics
DECEMBER 7, 2022
33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2022. Download Whitepaper →. . Or receive our famous weekly newsletter. Financial Supply Chain — The Ultimate Guide of 2023. The financial supply chain is new to many procurement professionals, especially those who have just started their journey in the procurement and supply chain industry. . For this article, we will tackle what a financial supply chain is.
All Things Supply Chain
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Rising climate change awareness has led to higher demand for sustainability actions. Consumers have made clear that businesses must demonstrate corporate responsibility for their environmental footprint.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 7, 2022
The authors claim China's systematic repression of the Uyghurs and opaque supply chains has allowed the automotive industry to become reliant on abusive suppliers.
Supply Chain Dive
DECEMBER 15, 2022
Although many are prototypes, the company aims for them to eventually make an impact in the company's logistics network.
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Are fragmented control towers hindering your supply chain’s growth and response time? Attempting to manage disruptions through various departmental control towers with basic analytic overlays hinders agility and, ultimately, your resiliency. Today’s volatile landscape requires inherent visibility across your entire value chain and the ability to orchestrate course corrections within a unified platform.
Strategic Sourceror
DECEMBER 20, 2022
It's difficult to pinpoint the most important department when it comes to everything that goes on in the warehouse but a case can be made for fulfillment. During the pandemic, when lockdown measures created staffing shortages just as demand for consumer goods skyrocketed, fulfillment was overwhelmed with orders, creating shipping delays that persisted for months.
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
DECEMBER 5, 2022
By focusing on integration of advanced technologies, I4.0 can distribute decision making and expand choices across vast supply chains.
Procurement Tactics
DECEMBER 19, 2022
33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2022. Download Whitepaper →. . Or receive our famous weekly newsletter. How To Negotiate With A Business Partner. If you own a business, you’d know how hard it is to handle everything. You have to find the capital, manage employees, and keep track of profits. This is one good reason to get a deal with a business partner.
All Things Supply Chain
DECEMBER 9, 2022
Apple consider transfer of iPhone production to India or Vietnam after protests in China Apple are reportedly considering moving the means of production of the iPhone amid the workers’ continued…
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
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 9, 2022
Without the right cybersecurity practices, freight factoring companies could introduce security vulnerabilities for freight brokers, shippers and carriers. .
Supply Chain Dive
DECEMBER 27, 2022
Fedex’s consolidation strategy and Amazon’s excess labor costs were just a few of the stories that piqued reader’s interests this year.
Strategic Sourceror
DECEMBER 22, 2022
Maine's official nickname may be the Pine Tree State, but given its proximity to the coast and its abundance of sea life, it might as well be called the Lobster State. Employing an estimated 5,600 independent lobstermen, harvesting over 100 million pounds of the crustacean annually and contributing over $1 billion to the state's economy per year, according to industry data, the nation's lobster supply chain largely runs through Maine.
Una
DECEMBER 13, 2022
Episode 94: Fostering Sustainability in the Real World with Jonathan O’Brien. By Kelly Barner | December 14, 2022. Over the last 20 years, there has been a groundswell of interest in sustainability. Turning that interest into action will require procurement to be at their very best. If there is one thing missing from many of the efforts that have been made so far, it is taking a cohesive approach to operationalizing sustainability goals and targets.
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