How Analytics Improve the Efficiency of Supply Chain Management
All Things Supply Chain
APRIL 30, 2024
Analytics is a powerful tool that supply chain experts find critical in the modern competitive market.
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Navigating the New Climate Paradigm in Supply Chains
Supply Chain Queen
APRIL 13, 2024
In a world where the climate is rapidly changing, traditional methods and strategies in supply chain management are being put to the test. The phrase "the farmer that blames the poor tractor" offers a poignant parallel to this situation. It speaks to the human tendency to blame tools or external factors for failures, without acknowledging.
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Influence of Air on COGS
ABC of Procurement
APRIL 3, 2024
Do you think air can not influence your COGS (Unless you sell compressed air)? It can, and here is a real example. The post Influence of Air on COGS first appeared on ABC of Procurement.
U.K. Brexit Import Checks Delayed, Causing Confusion
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 21, 2024
Under the rules, medium- and high-risk products, which include meat and dairy products, as well as most plants, could be subject to checks at the borders for biosecurity.
GEP Spend Category Outlook Report 2025
Advertiser: GEP
2025 will feel familiar, in some regards. The procurement and supply chain category management landscape will remain turbulent, with geopolitical tensions, worries over fresh tariffs, rising costs, and supply chain disruptions posing significant challenges. But you should also expect some lightning-fast changes in 2025 as artificial intelligence continues to upend the way enterprises and procurement, supply chain, and category management professionals operate.
Amazon leapfrogs UPS, and 4 other takeaways from a top shipping index
Supply Chain Dive
APRIL 17, 2024
Market conditions are leading to shifts in U.S. volume share, with some upstarts gaining ground, according to new parcel delivery data from Pitney Bowes.
Even with +1, China is still #1
Art of Procurement
APRIL 4, 2024
China’s role in the global supply chain is changing right before our eyes, leaving foreign buyers to feel the discomfort. The post Even with +1, China is still #1 appeared first on Art of Procurement.
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CPO Crunch: Win friends and influence people
Procurement Leaders
APRIL 22, 2024
One of the privileges of being in this role is the opportunity it offers to have regular conversations with CPOs about their visions for the function and the strategic journeys they are on. It’s inspiring and helps to inform many of our own strategic product decisions. It’s conversations like these, as well as the many other community interactions we have, which have informed the development of our long-term product theme, Horizon 2030: Glide Paths for Sustainable Growth.
Colliding Views
Procurement Templates
APRIL 15, 2024
Some of my stakeholders were baffled wondering why they can ask the same question but be given different answers. They would ask various procurement managers for advice but often got a different response depending on who they ask. For context the stakeholder is asking for procurement advice set within the rules for public sector buying and a UK regulatory framework.
Charting a Sustainable Path: Retail Supply Chain Evolution in 2024
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 9, 2024
Retailers have an opportunity to prioritize a more sustainable supply chain. But how can they do this while continuing to grow the business?
UPS sees big opportunity in Mexico’s nearshoring wave
Supply Chain Dive
APRIL 9, 2024
The delivery giant anticipates both financial and efficiency benefits by handling U.S.-destined volume further upstream.
5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.
How can a focus on biodiversity and nature help us create sustainable and circular world?
Supply Chain Queen
APRIL 14, 2024
How can a focus on biodiversity and nature help us understand ourselves and create sustainable and circular world? Biomimicry isn't just about adapting physical designs from nature; it can also shed light on understanding human behavior and societal patterns. Nature, with its intricate systems, provides us with rich models for studying our own behaviors and.
Navigating the Future: Emerging Careers in Supply Chain Logistics for Graduates
All Things Supply Chain
APRIL 4, 2024
In today’s rapidly evolving global marketplace, the field of supply chain logistics stands at the forefront of innovation and efficiency, offering a wealth of opportunities for recent college graduates.
CPO Crunch: The forces of supply
Procurement Leaders
APRIL 15, 2024
The concept of supply chain redesign has been the subject of several CPO discussions over the past couple of years, increasingly since Covid and even more so since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Why? Many reasons. The need to de-risk over-complex supply routes, the demand for additional redundancy to drive supply security, the decoupling from certain regimes and regions due to geopolitical tension and inter-state competitive posturing, to name a few.
100 Day Plan
Procurement Templates
APRIL 15, 2024
Imagine starting a new procurement role where you have a real chance of making changes and influencing the procurement direction. If this 100 day plan was broken down into 10 stages , what might you want to do? Stage 1: Assessment and Understanding Days 1-10 Stakeholder Meetings: Schedule and conduct meetings with key stakeholders, including department heads, finance, and operations to understand current challenges, requirements, and expectations.
From Reactive to Resilient: Charting Your Supply Chain Maturity
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In this webinar, supply chain industry experts share insights and best practices for enhancing supply chain efficiency, resilience and adaptability. Watch the webinar to learn strategies to develop supply chain maturity and save on costs. Delve into the stages of supply chain maturity, from foundational management to advanced optimization and innovation.
How AI Transforms Trade Classification and Compliance
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 18, 2024
The trading world is a perfect candidate for artificial intelligence-based tools and capabilities, to enhance the quality and productivity of classification and compliance.
UPS wins US Postal Service air cargo contract, usurping FedEx
Supply Chain Dive
APRIL 1, 2024
The delivery giant will ramp up its activity with the agency after a transition period, eventually moving the majority of its domestic air cargo.
10 Reasons Investment in Women Builds a Sustainable World
Supply Chain Queen
APRIL 14, 2024
Want to change the world? Invest in women. Here are 10 reasons why the inclusion and empowerment of women are crucial for sustainable development and building a better world: 1. Economic Growth: Women's participation in the workforce, especially in leadership roles, contributes to more diverse and robust economic growth.
Emerging Trends in Logistics Training: Preparing for Tomorrow’s Challenges
All Things Supply Chain
APRIL 24, 2024
Navigating the ever-evolving landscape of logistics requires a keen understanding of emerging trends.
The 2nd Generation of Innovation Management: A Survival Guide
Speaker: Chris Townsend, VP of Product Marketing, Wellspring
Over the past decade, companies have embraced innovation with enthusiasm—Chief Innovation Officers have been hired, and in-house incubators, accelerators, and co-creation labs have been launched. CEOs have spoken with passion about “making everyone an innovator” and the need “to disrupt our own business.” But after years of experimentation, senior leaders are asking: Is this still just an experiment, or are we in it for the long haul?
CPO Crunch: When it comes to AI, the key to starting is starting
Procurement Leaders
APRIL 8, 2024
Given it’s dominated almost every conversation over the past 18 months, it was no surprise that artificial intelligence was top of everyone’s minds at the recent Americas Procurement Congress in Miami. What was evident from the discussions in the room is everyone understands the importance and the potential of AI. The issue leaders continue to grapple with, however, is identifying and prioritising use-cases for the technology – particularly when budgets are limited.
Route to Market
Procurement Templates
APRIL 5, 2024
Procurement Route to Market Template Introduction: Provide an overview of the project or requirement. Briefly outline the purpose of procurement. Objectives: Define the specific objectives of the procurement process. Clarify the desired outcomes and deliverables. Scope of Work: Detail the scope of work or services to be procured. Include any technical specifications or requirements.
Why should I opt for E-procurement?
ProcurePort
APRIL 4, 2024
Businesses are always looking for ways to make their operations more efficient and save money in the fast-paced digital world. One such avenue that has gained significant traction in recent years is electronic procurement, commonly known as e-procurement. E-procurement uses digital tech to streamline the procurement process, from finding suppliers to buying and managing contracts. […] The post Why should I opt for E-procurement?
Port of Baltimore preps new alternate channel for larger vessel traffic
Supply Chain Dive
APRIL 24, 2024
The limited access channel could help draw more commercial activity back to the port after the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Freight Procurement Simplified: Bids from Hours to Minutes
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 Sustainability: EY Leader Sheri Hinish on WRI Series
Supply Chain Queen
APRIL 11, 2024
Transforming Supply Chains: EY’s Sheri Hinish Featured in WRI’s Global Leadership Series As EY’s Global Sustainability Tech + Ecosystems Leader and Global Sustainable Supply Chain Leader, I recently shared insights in World Resources Institute’s groundbreaking podcast series “Voices of Supply Chains.” This CREST Initiative explores the critical intersection of sustainability, technology, and human-centered supply chain.
5 Policies to Enact to Ensure Safety in Your Warehouse
All Things Supply Chain
APRIL 15, 2024
Successful warehouses are a busy hub of activity where you can expect to see employees moving throughout the facility as they perform their duties.
CPO Crunch: Why do you do what you do?
Procurement Leaders
APRIL 2, 2024
An exercise we’ve carried out on a few occasions over the years at Procurement Leaders has been to ask chief procurement officers to share the value propositions they have in place for their function. It’s useful because it forces extremely busy people to take a step back and think deeply about why they do what they do. What are the ultimate goals of those negotiations with suppliers?
Report: Tyson Foods Dumped 371M Pounds of Waste into U.S. Waters Over 5 Years
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 30, 2024
The toxic waste includes chemicals such as nitrogen, phosphorous, chloride, oil, and cyanide, released into rivers and lakes between 2018 and 2022 in 17 states.
The Evolution of Control Towers to Command Centers
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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.
How to Choose the Best Suppliers with E-Sourcing Software
ProcurePort
APRIL 1, 2024
In today’s fast-paced business environment, maintaining a competitive edge requires innovation and efficiency. Businesses can improve operations by using e-sourcing software for procurement. It is a game-changer in this area. Let’s delve deeper into how e-sourcing software can revolutionize procurement processes and drive bottom-line growth.
Manufacturing could be short 1.9M workers if the talent gap isn’t fixed
Supply Chain Dive
APRIL 16, 2024
Companies need millions of workers in operations and tech roles, according to a study. Experts worry the industry can’t keep up.
ivoflow: Vendor Analysis — Direct spend management solution overview, roadmap, competitors, user considerations, analyst summary
Spend Matters
APRIL 29, 2024
This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis provides an overview of ivoflow and its solution for direct spend management. Global supply chains are under constant pressure because uncertain geopolitical factors, rising energy costs, highly volatile raw material markets and increasing international competition make global supply chains and procuring goods challenging and unpredictable.
5 Things Procurement Should Consider When Evaluating AI with Heather Murray
Art of Procurement
APRIL 7, 2024
“2023 was the year of the ‘dabbler.’ We all heard about AI, and we were all playing around with ChatGPT. The post 5 Things Procurement Should Consider When Evaluating AI with Heather Murray appeared first on Art of Procurement.
GEP Outlook Report 2025
Advertiser: GEP
For years, you and your team have fought an uphill battle. Supply disruptions. Cost pressures. ESG compliance. You name it, and you’ve had to navigate it. In 2025, many challenges will persist, but procurement and supply chain teams have a powerful tool with rapidly advancing capabilities to tackle them — artificial intelligence (AI). The GEP Outlook 2025 report examines the disruptive transformation AI is driving in procurement and supply chains, alongside other key trends and the macroeconomic
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