June, 2022

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The future of Hybrid Working in Supply Chain

All Things Supply Chain

Since the pandemic started, hybrid work models had to be adopted by companies in all kinds of industries.

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What Steps Are Included in the Procurement Process to Ensure Quality?

ProcurePort

• The goal of procurement is to keep up with an organization’s emerging product and supply chain needs to meet the business’s end goals. • Procurement is a strategic process involving identifying, selecting, negotiating, and settling contracts with suppliers. But what is the purpose of procurement? • Procurement aims to purchase the highest-quality products at […].

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Can NFTs Be an Effective Tool for Supply Chain Visibility?

Supply Chain Brain

To date, the stampede for non-fungible tokens has largely centered on the “ownership” of images, works of art and similar kinds of digital files. So what does this latest manifestation of the virtual universe have to do with the everyday reality of supply chain management?

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Managed print services RFP: Guide, tips and template

RPF360

Explore this blog to learn about selecting a managed print services provider. From key definitions, how to use RFP software to help, a template and to how to write a managed print services RFP, you'll find what you need here. The post Managed print services RFP: Guide, tips and template appeared first on RFP360.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Why Use Purchase Orders (POs) in Your Bookkeeping?

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Gather the accountants, leaders, department heads, store managers, and ask them which document plays the most significant role in the company. Sure, you’ll get different answers. But most will agree that one document is crucial for nearly all business functions, and automating it can ultimately boost your profits. And that’s no other than a purchase order.

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‘Emission’ Impossible – 4 Steps to Kickoff your Decarbonization Strategy

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In recent years, sustainability has increasingly become a top priority for many organizations. The UN Climate Change Conference UK 2021 (COP26) resulted in another wave of agreements and net zero commitments. Many businesses, governments, and consumers are now acutely aware of the importance of taking action to prevent climate change. One of the UK’s net zero pledges requires listed UK businesses to release public plans for reaching climate change targets by 2023.

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What’s Inspiring Supply Chain Leaders Now

ProcurePort

• The coronavirus pandemic is nearly over. Global supply chains are gradually getting back to their former efficiency and economies are beginning to pick up. • All of this is of course welcome news for a lot of supply chain leaders for whom the past two years have been nothing short of a nightmare. With […]. The post What’s Inspiring Supply Chain Leaders Now appeared first on ProcurePort Blog.

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Supply Issues Account for Half of Surge in U.S. Inflation, Study Says

Supply Chain Brain

Supply constraints, exacerbated by Russia’s war in Ukraine this year, account for about half of the surge in U.S. inflation, with demand currently making up a third of the increase, according to new research from the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco.

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CPO Spotlight: Richard Trower

Procurement Heads

According to Raconteur’s report in The Sunday Times on the Future of Supply Chain & Procurement, constant problems in the supply chain have proved a real headache for many businesses over the past two years. And, as firms struggle to deal with a succession of disruptions, the role of the CPO is becoming even more important, with a share of CPOs citing the below activities as focus areas (American Productivity & Quality Center, 2022): 42% Vendor/supplier relationship management 29%

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Impact investing: RFP tips for institutional investors

RPF360

Investment committees and institutional investors can designate a subset of their assets to influence and enable social change. Explore how to get started with an impact investing RFP including information about the practice, how to use RFP technology to enable you and questions to include in your next asset management RFP. The post Impact investing: RFP tips for institutional investors appeared first on RFP360.

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Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains

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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Global Digital Procurement Survey 2022 – Featuring PwC

ivalua

The post Global Digital Procurement Survey 2022 – Featuring PwC appeared first on Ivalua.

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7 Advantages of 3PLs for Packaging Operations of Ecommerce Businesses

All Things Supply Chain

As your business thrives and offers more products and services, you’ll eventually determine whether or not you’ll outsource shipping and fulfillment operations.

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How to Overcome the Top 3 Challenges to an Effective Digital Supply Chain

ProcurePort

• In many companies, customer-facing activities have been digitized much faster than supply chain operations. The procurement of maintenance, repair, and operation items for manufacturing enterprises and inventory for trading companies can benefit immensely from digitization. • Other functions such as financial analysis, human resource management, and customer service have improved massively from the insights […].

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Seven Tried-and-True Ways to Improve Your Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

Here are some steps organizations can take to prevent or overcome unexpected supply chain shocks.

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The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report

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 Heads announce new strategic partnership

Procurement Heads

Sarah Walters, Director of Aster , said, “This is a particularly exciting partnership for Aster as we feel there is a great cultural fit between ourselves and the amazing team at Procurement Heads. . “We share the ethos that our clients are at the heart of everything we do and both organisations are set up to provide a depth and breadth of expertise and capabilities that ensure we can meet their needs.” .

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RFP360 ascends to a leading position in G2’s Grid for Strategic Sourcing

RPF360

RFP360 has been named a leader and momentum leader in the Summer 2022 G2 Grid Reports. The honor is based on customer feedback and market presence. Customer reviews highlight RFP360's benefits including improved efficiency, increased productivity and enhanced collaboration. Read more in the full press release here. The post RFP360 ascends to a leading position in G2’s Grid for Strategic Sourcing appeared first on RFP360.

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Ivalua Partners With C2FO to Complete the Strategic Payments Journey and Enhance Access to Capital

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By connecting with C2FO’s network, the partnership will enable Ivalua customers to more intelligently control and manage cash flows, driving growth and better supporting their suppliers. Redwood City, CA, June 28, 2022 – Ivalua, a global leader in Cloud Spend Management solutions, today announced a strategic partnership with C2FO , the largest global platform for working capital, to empower Ivalua customers with enhanced supplier selection and the ability to streamline costs and drive targeted b

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Does a “Responsible Supply Chain” Mean a Sustainable One?

All Things Supply Chain

A responsible supply chain is one that takes into account all of the social and environmental impacts throughout every step of the supply network.

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Future-Proofing Enterprise Commerce: Why Extensibility Wins with Shopify

Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón

Enterprise commerce is evolving fast, and brands relying on rigid, one-size-fits-all solutions risk losing agility. But modernization doesn’t have to mean disruption. In this webinar, we’ll explore how an extensible, modular approach empowers brands to integrate new capabilities, enhance performance, and scale efficiently—all while leveraging Shopify’s strengths.

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Types of Sourcing Strategies in Procurement

ProcurePort

• Robust and flexible procurement strategy can help you reduce operational and logistical experiences and equally serve as a competitive advantage. • Today, supply chain and transportation costs amount to 60% to 70% of total sales, depending on the company and industry. • So, it’s advisable to put considerable time into designing a procurement strategy […].

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Supply Chain Officers Must Face Five ‘Urgent’ Risk Areas, Gartner Says

Supply Chain Brain

From nature to military operations, the ability to offset weaknesses against predators is a key survival strategy. Today’s supply chain leaders should take note.

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Interim Talent Spotlight #4

Procurement Heads

My core goals are in the transformation of an organisation’s finance and purchasing processes. This ranges from category management, business process reengineering to cost management, and the implementation of end-to-end ERP systems. I’ve completed five end-to-end PTP transformations across healthcare, FM, telecoms, utilities and entertainment.

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World Procurement Awards 2022 – All Winners

Procurement Leaders

World Procurement Awards 2022 winners revealed! Read about the teams and initiatives driving procurement excellence globally.

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From Reactive to Resilient: Charting Your Supply Chain Maturity

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.

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It Pays to Partner! Ivalua + C2FO: A Powerful Strategic Payments Pair

ivalua

With new accelerated payment capabilities, users can more readily capture supplier discounts, support growth, and strengthen the supply chain. . It Pays to Partner! Read our FAQ to get acquainted with our newest C2FO Partner collaboration! Why is this new C2FO partnership important? Ivalua: The C2FO partnership offers expansive growth and liquidity opportunities to our customers.

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How to Minimize Disruptions in the Supply Chain When Upgrading Technology

All Things Supply Chain

Technology upgrades can provide various benefits and may be necessary to stay ahead of the competition. However, new systems and tools can also disrupt daily operations.

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5 Ways to Measure Purchasing Performance

ProcurePort

• Purchasing performance measurement is incredibly important for organizations. A cost reduction in procuring new goods and services can allow enterprises to position their end products and services competitively, thus impacting the bottom line. • In recent years, procurement teams have played a strategic role in most organizations. A key driver of this shift has […].

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Blockchain Tech is Vulnerable to Tampering, a DARPA Analysis Finds

Supply Chain Brain

By design, blockchain technology is meant to be free from interference by banks, companies and governments. But a new report says the decentralized system might not be working as well as many crypto enthusiasts assume.

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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?

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The Big Interview with Gavin Long

Procurement Heads

How did you get into procurement? Quite some years ago, fresh out of school, I took the first job that was offered to me having moved down to the south coast and it was in the insurance industry. I was busy learning how to do household claims and gradually started to look around and wonder if there was more to life than insurance! I gradually learned more about the supply chain that supported the insurance industry and that companies were being used to dry out properties when there had been a fl

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World Procurement Congress & Awards 2022 – back with a bang!

Procurement Leaders

The power of real-life connection is very hard to beat. As I reflect on a few days onsite, there is one word that comes to mind: celebration , with figurative and literal fireworks all round. We are quickly becoming familiar with a landscape of political, economic, social and climate unrest, plus unpredictable global events. Our world is tumultuous to put it mildly, so challenging the status quo can seem scary.

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Holistic Vendor Management – Thales – Decathlon – AXA – Accor

ivalua

The post Holistic Vendor Management – Thales – Decathlon – AXA – Accor appeared first on Ivalua.

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12 Supply Chain Influencers you should follow on social media

All Things Supply Chain

In the world of supply chain, turning to social media to keep up to date on the latest trends has become more common over time, as followers want to see…

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!