ProcurePort
JANUARY 11, 2022
The world of procurement is so vast and can be quite complex. Common terms such as ‘requisitions’ and ‘purchase orders’ can be easily mixed up. If you’ve ever wondered: What do these terms actually mean? Are requisitions and purchase orders the same thing? How do their roles differ in a procurement life cycle? Keep reading. […]. The post Purchase Requisition vs Purchase Order: What’s the Difference?
All Things Supply Chain
JANUARY 27, 2022
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ivalua
JANUARY 31, 2022
Last week, Ivalua partnered with Ardent Partners to discuss Procurement 2022: Big Trends and Predictions. . During the webinar, Ardent Partners highlighted a series of market trends and predictive scenarios for 2022, focusing on massive challenges brought on by the global pandemic that procurement organizations are facing today and present a thoughtful discourse on the road ahead.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 31, 2022
Texas is facing an Arctic blast this week that threatens to leave Dallas blanketed in snow, freeze oil and natural gas production areas and will test the state’s power grid.
Advertiser: GEP
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.
Supply Chain Game Changer
JANUARY 13, 2022
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The History and State of Vehicle Routing! Route planning trends article and permission to publish here provided by Cristina Par. Online shopping has been around for a while now. However, the largest shift in consumer inclination towards online shopping came with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Network Effect
JANUARY 27, 2022
The post The Tactics and Technology Required to Manage Supply Chain Disruptions appeared first on The Network Effect.
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All Things Supply Chain
JANUARY 14, 2022
German trade body warns Omicron could damage supply chains Germany’s BGA trade association has warned that huge supply chain disruptions could occur due to the spread of the Omicron variant…
ivalua
JANUARY 18, 2022
Redwood City, CA January 18, 2021 – Ivalua, a leading provider of global Spend Management Cloud solutions , and Optis Consulting , a trusted implementation partner, today announced that Parkland Corporation has deployed Ivalua’s Source-to-Pay suite. Through the implementation of its best-in-class Source-to-Pay solution which ensures rapid and accurate purchase processing, Ivalua is pleased to support Parkland’s growth strategy by transforming its procurement processes.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 25, 2022
Global supply chains are nearing a turning point that’s set to help determine whether logistics headwinds abate soon or keep restraining the global economy and prop up inflation well into 2022, according to several new barometers.
Supply Chain Game Changer
JANUARY 17, 2022
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Agile Supply Chain! Why Agility is Trumping Lean! Agile project management article and permission to publish here provided by Andrej Fedek. The agile approach is one of the most popular methodologies among project managers these days. This approach has been shown to be quite beneficial in supporting companies in developing profitable products/services.
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
EazyStock
JANUARY 31, 2022
Inventory Management KPIs for Effective Inventory Analysis. Managing inventory is a complex business. Lots of activities, processes and people are involved in ordering, receiving, storing, picking and shipping items with the ultimate aim of keeping customers happy with the correct orders that are on time. Inventory management KPIs are important as they help analyze and track the performance of inventory management activities such as how stock is ordered, managed and turned.
ProcurePort
JANUARY 27, 2022
Have you ever searched for a product or service online, read reviews, compared prices and retailers until you knew you were making the right decision? Well, that’s what businesses do when making purchases, except it’s a more formal process. In business, the procurement process involves having companies and vendors submit a request for proposal RFPs […].
All Things Supply Chain
JANUARY 26, 2022
The COVID-19 vaccine rollout underscored the importance of the cold chain to modern logistics and revealed significant challenges.
ivalua
JANUARY 12, 2022
The post Empowering ESG Objectives and Programs through Source-to-Pay appeared first on Ivalua.
Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller
As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 23, 2022
As omicron infections keep workers at home and labor shortages disrupt the world’s supply chains, two of the biggest logistics companies in the U.S. are looking to remote-operated equipment as a solution.
Supply Chain Game Changer
JANUARY 19, 2022
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Supply Chain Renaissance Has Begun! Strategies to improve your Supply Chain article and permission to publish here provided by Claire Glassman. The supply chain is a significant part of your overall business strategy and inventory management. An effective and efficient supply chain can help your business improve customer satisfaction and money by minimizing wait times for in-demand products.
Purchasing Insight
JANUARY 27, 2022
SAP has announced it has agreed to buy a majority stake in privately held U.S. fintech firm Taulia as the German business software group seeks to expand its presence in supply-chain financing and working capital management. The post Taulia Acquired by SAP appeared first on Purchasing Insight.
ProcurePort
JANUARY 26, 2022
The contract procurement process refers to a series of steps and procedures undertaken by a business or an organization when purchasing products and services. Procurement is a crucial function as it helps organizations acquire the resources (products, goods, services, etc.) they need to operate fluidly. The contract procurement process starts when the manager identifies a […].
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All Things Supply Chain
JANUARY 28, 2022
U.S. Department of Commerce says stocks of semiconductors have ‘plunged’ Manufacturers in the United States have seen their stocks of the chips decline amid the global shortage.
ivalua
JANUARY 6, 2022
The post Data as the Driver of Effective Procurement Transformation appeared first on Ivalua.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 4, 2022
Last year's historically low auto sales reflect a global microchip shortage that forced carmakers to limit output or ship some vehicles without fully functioning features.
Supply Chain Game Changer
JANUARY 31, 2022
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Integrating ERP with TMS and WMS in Logistics! Warehouse management software article and permission to publish here provided by Claire Glassman. Logistics chain companies are often tied down by the schedules and requirements of their warehouse clients or partners. They go to the warehouse at the appointed time.
Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader
Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,
Zycus Cognitive Procurement
JANUARY 26, 2022
The procurement function in most companies has changed from being a support team to becoming a strategic partner in the success of the company. Cost savings is no longer the top KPI for procurement departments. Global CPOs are more concerned with risk management, resilience, sustainability, availability and transformation objectives. The pandemic has underscored how important it is for procurement leaders to have visibility into Supplier Networks as well as Risk Management capabilities to preemp
ProcurePort
JANUARY 25, 2022
Any business that has a large volume of transactions will eventually have accounts receivable and accounts payables. This happens due to a time lag between transactions and settlements. In order to manage the working capital of the business properly, there need to be clear policies to handle these accounts. Accounts receivable keeps track of money […].
All Things Supply Chain
JANUARY 24, 2022
Picture this: I’d been travelling since 5:30 am after visiting family overseas for Christmas.
ivalua
JANUARY 6, 2022
The post Procurement 2022: Big Trends & Predictions Webinar appeared first on Ivalua.
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Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 20, 2022
Shipping companies and software developers are experimenting with self-driving trucks as a way to solve a driver shortage worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic, drawing fire from safety advocates who call the technology a risk to motorists.
Supply Chain Game Changer
JANUARY 25, 2022
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Different Types of Cryptocurrencies! Bitcoin and Altcoins article and permission to publish here provided by Jean Nichols. We have seen Bitcoin as a revolutionary option to many traditional and government-based banking systems. At the same time, we saw experts saying that thousands of Bitcoin competitors in the market seemed to have to come up for years and missed the point in terms of technology.
The Good Spending
JANUARY 26, 2022
Thoughtful sourcing management contributes to the competitive advantage. The competitive advantage isn't just the virtue of the firm's internal capabilities. Suppliers contribute to it with quality, timeliness, cost-efficiency, and innovation. Therefore, procurement is one of the custodians of the competitive advantage, as it selects appropriate suppliers and moderates relationships with them to obtain the most value.
ProcurePort
JANUARY 20, 2022
Procurement teams rely on a multitude of frameworks to source and supply needed goods, services, and raw materials. A direct purchasing system (DPS) is a contemporary mode of procurement that has been adopted by numerous enterprises. Explained simply, a direct purchasing system is an automated system that vendors can access at any time. This ‘free […].
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Generative AI goes beyond just automating tasks and providing real-time answers. Did you know that implementing generative AI reduces sourcing cycle times and allows for faster decision-making across procurement operations? In this whitepaper — Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes With the Power of Generative AI — experts reveal how the strategic application of generative AI within procurement processes is paving the way for groundbreaking improvements.
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