May, 2020

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Silk vs. Steel: Rebuilding Supply Chains After COVID-19

All Things Supply Chain

Supply chain disruption was a popular topic long before the world was seized by the coronavirus pandemic.

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Your 5-Step Procurement Spend Analysis Template

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Conducting a spend analysis of your company spend is a crucial step in reducing cost in your organization. Determining how much total money spent in the last year, identifying vendors and managing their relationships, and listing out the various categories of products and services purchased are daunting tasks to any procurement team. Attempting to categorize […].

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Zara – The Benefits of Agile Procurement / Supply Chain

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How an agile Supply Chain drives a sustainable competitive advantage. As companies reassess their supply chains in light of the Covid-19 pandemic as well as growing pressure to improve sustainability, some lessons can be learned by taking a look back. On September 7th 2016, a relatively unknown person became the richest man on the planet during two days before Bill Gates reclaimed his title (recently overtaken by Jeff Bezos).

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How COVID-19 Is Impacting Blockchain and Cryptocurrency

Supply Chain Brain

Out of the coronavirus pandemic will emerge a new digital society status quo — one that will accelerate major technological advances that are already underway.

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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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Post-Pandemic Impermanence and 6 Actions to Take Now!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 10 Vital Supply Chain Lessons from the Coronavirus Pandemic! Post-pandemic article and permission to publish here provided by Joe Carson, CEO of Spend Strategies, LLC. Several months into the COVID-19 pandemic the talk of a settled “new normal” gives us hope for stability and a return to what was before.

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The Consumer-Direct Strategy: Why You Need to Strengthen Your Direct-to-Consumer Channels

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Procurement Process Automation in Business is Projected to Be On the Rise

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Procurement is essential as long as there is a need to source for goods and services. Over the years, procurement has undergone a series of changes that have further improved the participation between both suppliers and businesses. In present times, procurement activities have evolved to be better managed and well regulated. With more companies looking […].

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Forrester Collaborate to Win – Unlocking Supplier Innovation & Value

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Can a ?Monorail? for Containers Solve Port Congestion?

Supply Chain Brain

At a time when ports are suffering from severe congestion and scarcity of land, one designer of cargo-handling equipment is proposing a radical new way of moving ocean containers between ship and shore.

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The Future of the Digital Supply Chain! (Podcast)

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Preparing Business for the Digital Supply Chain! Oracle Interviews Mike Mortson! The Digital Supply Chain is the future! Enabled by a vast array of enabling digital technologies, such as Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomous vehicles, Augmented Reality, Robotics, Control Towers, 3D Printing, and many more, Supply Chain will become more electronically connected than ever before.

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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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Nucleus Digital Supply Chain Hub Advances Contactless Supply Chain Efforts

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An “earthquake in supply and demand” is how the Wall Street Journal’s Logistics Report characterizes the effects of COVID-19 on supply chain management. In an article published today, WSJ lays out the compelling case for accelerated investment into supply chain automation and digitization. Here’s a synopsis of their reporting and how digital-ready solutions like Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Yard Management Systems (YMS), Fleet Management solutions and others fit into this critical

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New vehicle concept helps congested cities

All Things Supply Chain

Smaller than a car, bigger than a cargo bike and several of them at once – the new vehicle concept Ducktrain has the potential to change urban delivery and industrial…

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ProcurePort Announces the Release of SpendPilot ™, Further Expanding Spend Data Analysis

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ProcurePort announces the launch of SpendPilot ™, a fully automated Spend Analysis Software that allows large organizations to cleanse, categorize and run analytics on their organizational spend. Accurate and comprehensive spend data is crucial in improving spend management. As procurement shifts to a new digital age, teams need to ensure their processes are transitioning smoothly […].

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When: 06/17/2020 Innovation Summit Speaker: Doug Keeley

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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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It's Time to Reconsider the Math on Rare Earth Elements

Supply Chain Brain

Rare earth elements are key to U.S. supply-chain independence, and have earned their place in the national agenda.

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The Hard Economics of Justifying a Digital Supply Chain Transformation!

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Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Digital Supply Chain Road is Full of Potholes, Construction and Accidents! Digital Supply Chain transformation article and permission to publish here provided by Bryce Boothby. There have been countless times throughout my career where I was either a recommender or approver of significant IT projects.

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Top 5 Signs Your Supply Chain is Dysfunctional

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The Amazing Supply Chain of Medical Supplies during the coronavirus pandemic

All Things Supply Chain

The coronavirus pandemic has caused widespread disruption to supply chains since the end of January.

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From Rigid To Resilient: Why Enterprises Need Modular Commerce Now

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

Enterprise commerce is at an inflection point. Rigid, monolithic platforms slow brands down, but a full replatforming is disruptive and costly. Modular architecture offers a flexible, scalable alternative - allowing enterprise brands to modernize without ripping and replacing their entire stack. Learn how a composable approach helps modernize commerce stacks while maintaining control over critical systems.

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Your e-Auction Process as an Essential Step in Procurement

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Originally, buyers and sellers had to meet in person for an auction sale to take place. Today, technological advancements have changed the procurement process via e-auction, or electronic auction. Just like the standard auction process, e-auction also involves buyers competing to buy goods or services from a seller. The only difference here is that it […].

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Rethinking How Business Gets Done to Build a Competitive Edge

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The Pandemic Is Speeding a Shift to 3-D Printing

Supply Chain Brain

Around the world, 3-D printers are humming to keep hospitals supplied.

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Procurement: With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Hey Procurement! It’s Time to SELL! There is a great line in one of the Spider-man movies, “With great power comes great responsibility!” Procurement organizations can have the power to spend and control as much as 75-80% of a company’s revenue. Now that is power!

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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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Fast Track Program to Transform the Healthcare Supply Chain

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Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up: 05/08/20 – 05/14/20

All Things Supply Chain

Coronavirus will reverse globalization and create regional supply chains economists predict Economists have predicted that the coronavirus crisis will fundamentally reshape global trade as companies look to reduce their dependence…

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What is Procure to Pay? Your Procurement Guide

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As a company engages in business, it is essential to make buying decisions – one of the basic functions of procurement. Procurement has various subdivisions that are important to ensure a complete process, one of which is the procure to pay process. In order to effectively perform through this process, it’s important to understand the […].

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Driving Value in a Virtual Environment

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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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Paving the Way for U.S. Supply-Chain Independence

Supply Chain Brain

The challenge of the COVID-19 pandemic lies in the unprecedented scope of its impact, both in terms of human lives and what it reveals about the United States’ dependence on foreign goods.

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Cash Management Tips to Survive the Pandemic!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Cash Is King! Creating a Culture Focused on Money Management. Cash is King! If you didn’t realize that before the pandemic, in either your personal lives or at your company, more people certainly understand this adage now. Cash is King ! Without cash you cannot run your household and you cannot keep your business open.

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Resilient Healthcare Supply Chains for the Real World

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Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up: 05/15/20 – 05/21/20

All Things Supply Chain

European ports hit hard by Coronavirus lockdowns Trade gateways across the world have been hit by the coronavirus pandemic, but European ports have been the hardest hit.

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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!