All Things Supply Chain
JULY 18, 2022
Supply chain shortages make securing the goods people need and want tremendously difficult. Sometimes, such issues cause mere annoyances or mean consumers must wait longer for non-essential items.
Procurement Heads
JULY 14, 2022
Hayley Packham, Operations Director at Procurement Heads, said, “We are delighted to be partnering with such a forward-thinking organisation as Kaleida. “Equality, diversity and inclusion are embedded into our DNA and one of our core business pillars. “We firmly believe in equality for all and have pledged to continue attracting a workforce that reflects this, not only for ourselves but for the clients and candidates we engage with.
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ivalua
JULY 14, 2022
Ivalua study finds 97% of procurement leaders see significant disruption in direct materials supply chain; 67% not confident in existing technology; 84% consider modernization a ‘strategic priority’. Redwood City, CA, July 12, 2022 – Manufacturers are working to accelerate digitization initiatives to manage supply chain disruptions in 2022 and beyond, according to an original survey commissioned by Ivalua , a leading global spend management cloud provider.
ProcurePort
JULY 20, 2022
• Strategic sourcing in any organization means the development of a methodology of gathering and using the information in a manner that leverages the purchasing power of an organization to maximize value in procurement. • What this means is that strategic sourcing needs to be well thought out. It needs to be in sync with […]. The post Importance of Strategic Sourcing Skills appeared first on ProcurePort Blog.
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.
RPF360
JULY 14, 2022
Explore how you can cut costs, improve efficiency and reduce risk by initiating an energy procurement project. This guide provides key definitions, a guide on how to write an RFP and more. The post Energy procurement: Definitions, RFP guide and examples appeared first on RFP360.
Procurement Tactics
JULY 21, 2022
33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2022. Success! First Name. Email. Download Free PDF. Or receive our famous weekly newsletter. Procurement Portal — The Ultimate Guide of 2022. Many professionals encounter procurement portals through e-procurement. However, not many of them know about it. Some are even confused about how it works. . For this article, we will tackle what procurement portals are.
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Procurement Heads
JULY 6, 2022
How did you get into procurement? Like most people, I fell into procurement. I worked for a private international university in London, it was my first job after graduating from the University of Nottingham and I was responsible for looking after the course directory. I would order a lot of books and course materials for the students and that is actually what sparked my interest.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 13, 2022
In recent years, consumers have become increasingly interested in shopping sustainably. With that increasing interest has come a lot of confusion — 64% of Americans are willing to pay more for sustainable products, but 26% don’t know how to identify them.
ProcurePort
JULY 6, 2022
• Managing product categories is a critical challenge for procurement professionals. Some of the problems experienced in category management include plenty of work, lack of time, dynamic changes, competitive markets, and technical dependencies. • Whether it’s a strategic issue or an alignment problem, category management is a challenging endeavor. • Just as lean management optimizes […].
RPF360
JULY 21, 2022
Discover tips, advice, and tools that will help you evaluate and select the perfect HRMS for your organization. The post HRIS RFP guide: How to find the right human resources software appeared first on RFP360.
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.
The Thomas Blog
JULY 12, 2022
Whether you are just starting with email marketing or you're already sending marketing emails every week, you know that emails are one of the best channels to sell — and smart marketers are always looking for new ways they can build relationships and grow revenue. You might be asking yourself: Should I nurture subscribers with weekly newsletters? Are dedicated sends (standalone emails with one offer) better at optimizing my sales and marketing funnel?
All Things Supply Chain
JULY 29, 2022
Grain exports from Ukraine may resume ‘within days’ Ukraine has announced that the first set of vessels loaded with grain could be leaving the Black Sea ports in a matter…
Procurement Heads
JULY 4, 2022
1. the appearance of a ghost or secondary image on a television or other display screen. “the display is sharper and less prone to ghosting” 2. the practice of ending a personal relationship with someone by suddenly and without explanation withdrawing from all communication. Don’t ghost…. Whether you’re a candidate, hiring manager, or recruiter… don’t ghost people.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 4, 2022
As we appear to be emerging from our worst healthcare crisis in a century, many experts have assumed that people would eagerly return to work. But that is simply not happening. .
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ProcurePort
JULY 28, 2022
• Accounts payable reflect the amounts owed by a company to its creditors or lenders, usually suppliers or vendors of specific products or services. •Accounts payable AP refers to a company’s obligation to its suppliers – its formal documentation warranting payment from the buyer, mostly business in a contractual agreement with a supplier or vendor. […].
RPF360
JULY 7, 2022
You probably write emails all day without giving them a second thought. However, when it comes to sending an RFP invitation email to vendors, it can be intimidating. After all, you need vendors to read your email, check out the request for proposal and then submit a proposal. Ideally, you’ll receive more than three [.]. The post How to write an RFP invitation email to vendors appeared first on RFP360.
ivalua
JULY 27, 2022
The post Ivalua’s Procurement & Supply Chain Summer Reading List appeared first on Ivalua.
All Things Supply Chain
JULY 25, 2022
Ever wondered how you could cut down on transportation costs and at the same time improve customer service? Milk run logistics might be your answer.
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?
Procurement Heads
JULY 27, 2022
How did you get into procurement? I have spent 23 long years in procurement. I graduated back in 1999, joined the Peugeot graduate scheme in Coventry and spent the first few months in the procurement space. I found it a fascinating function to be in and have been there ever since. . I spent several years working in France when I was at Peugeot really learning the pure basics of procurement in the automotive industry buying directs, before moving on back to the UK in FMCG, to Danone, followed by
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 11, 2022
It’s getting complicated for investors in semiconductors, with last year’s big chip shortage morphing into an inventory glut for some companies, and others getting caught up in geopolitics.
ProcurePort
JULY 27, 2022
• Strategic sourcing is a practice in procurement that seeks to utilize a single, integrated process for purchasing and supply chain management. • Strategic sourcing tailors data collection, spend analysis, negotiation, market research, and contracting to achieve profitability and efficiency in purchasing and supply chain management. So, as opposed to sourcing which is the actual […].
RPF360
JULY 28, 2022
Lean procurement means exploring processes to eliminate waste, improve efficiency and accelerate results. Explore how to get started in this blog that includes key definitions, background and an example of how to put lean procurement into action with RFP automation. The post Exploring lean procurement: Meaning, process and example appeared first on RFP360.
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
ivalua
JULY 26, 2022
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives are rapidly becoming boardroom priorities and companies are increasingly investing in these initiatives to achieve a competitive advantage in the marketplace. Likewise, customers and employees are increasingly demanding that companies are environmentally conscious. More and more companies are adopting a low-carbon footprint and sustainable approach to procurement, and for good reason.
All Things Supply Chain
JULY 15, 2022
Mexico’s beer shortage worsened due to supply and demand problems In recent times, beer makers have struggled to source cans and glass bottles for their products, but now, robust demand…
Procurement Tactics
JULY 21, 2022
33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2022. Success! First Name. Email. Download Free PDF. Or receive our famous weekly newsletter. Procurement Bids — Everything You Should Know. So you are here because you want to know procurement bids? Well, do not worry, you are in the right place. For this article, we will discuss what procurement bids are. We will check why it is important for companies to have a bidding process.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 11, 2022
About 70,000 truck owner-operators who form the bedrock of California’s transport industry are in limbo as state-level labor rules start applying to them, creating another choke point in stressed U.S. supply chains.
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ProcurePort
JULY 26, 2022
• Project management refers to the process of applying managerial practices, skills, and knowledge to manage a project from beginning to end. Project managers work with a team of players or personnel to meet project goals. • Project managers further establish project deliverables: deliverables refer to ‘what needs to be accomplished at every stage of […].
ABC of Procurement
JULY 21, 2022
First the technology, and then COVID-19 forced us into teams and Zoom meetings. Some like it, some hate it. How to get the best of both? The post How to have a good Zoom meeting with suppliers first appeared on ABC of Procurement.
Procurement Heads
JULY 20, 2022
How do Procurement Heads work? The three types of recruitment that Procurement Heads offer are contingent, exclusive and retained. The difference between those is; contingent is multiple agents, fast service, competitive environment, probably just looking at sending across available candidates. Exclusive means a sole agency with an extended period of exclusivity, and it’s a payment on completion once the person accepts a contract or starts dependent on terms.
All Things Supply Chain
JULY 7, 2022
Tesla vehicle deliveries plummet after disruption in China Due to the lockdowns in China which caused one of Tesla’s key factories to shut down, the company’s delivery figures have declined…
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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