All Things Supply Chain
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
In today’s supply chain landscape, mere supply chain visibility isn’t enough for any business involved. And the reason is quite simple. Visibility alone cannot drive business value.
Art of Procurement
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Maybe it is because I grew up watching Mr. Rogers Neighborhood, but there is something about the United States Postal. The post Consolidating the USPS Final Mile appeared first on Art of Procurement.
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Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 17, 2024
The role of chief technology officer has evolved significantly over the years, as businesses have come to rely more heavily on technological innovation for their very survival.
Supply Chain Dive
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
The grocery retailer’s adoption of a transportation management system allows it to better operate its complex cross-dock network, according to SVP of Distribution Matt Beenblossom.
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Procurement Freelancers
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
In today’s globalized economy, businesses are constantly seeking ways to reduce costs and find high-quality… The post How Sourcing Agents Simplify Your Global Supply Chain first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.
Spend Matters
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
In today’s interconnected global business environment, supply chain risk management (SCRM) has emerged as a critical discipline for organizations striving to maintain operational continuity and a competitive advantage. At its core, SCRM involves identifying, assessing and mitigating risks that can disrupt the flow of goods, services and information across a company’s supply chain.
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Art of Procurement
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
“The reason I like listening is I think, ‘If I’d have been CPO there or in other organizations, what would. The post Walking a Mile in Another Supply Chain’s Shoes appeared first on Art of Procurement.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
When used diligently, AI-driven product recommendations and content can also indirectly boost sales by enhancing customer engagement, satisfaction and brand relevance.
Supply Chain Dive
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Starting in 2021 an employee hid $132 million to $154 million in delivery expenses, a disclosure overshadowing an otherwise decent quarter.
Procurement Freelancers
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
In today’s highly competitive global market, firms must develop effective solutions to simplify supply chains… The post Unlock Your Business’s True Potential with Sourcing Consultants first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.
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As early as next year, procurement and supply chain operations will begin to adopt AI agents, often called “agentic AI,” to work alongside employees to make and execute decisions with precision across procurement and even the most complex global supply chains. Unlike LLM-based generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, these AI agents do not require prompts from humans.
SCMDOJO
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Excessive and obsolete inventory can cause a business to fail. This is a significant and vital issue. One needs to mitigate these challenges and learn how to optimize inventory. Healthy inventory optimization management can help a company flourish like a wealthy field. That is why optimizing inventory and reducing obsolescence is a necessity. Let’s explore how certain principles can be applied to optimize inventory management: Inventory Management Systems We have a different perspective o
All Things Supply Chain
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
AI technology continues to take the world by storm with its innovative tools and revolutionary systems. Industries around the globe are reaping the benefits, including the construction supply chain.
Art of Procurement
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
In July of 2024, the USDA suspended production at a Boar’s Head meat processing plant in Jarratt, Virginia and the. The post Liverwurst, Listeria, and Liability: Food Safety at Boar’s Head appeared first on Art of Procurement.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Artificial intelligence is offering new and better ways of making supply chains more sustainable, by improving efficiency, enhancing decision-making, and increasing transparency in operations.
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 Dive
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
The fashion brand's globally-diversified production footprint makes it well-positioned to mitigate potential tariff hikes, CEO Patrice Louvet said.
Procurement Freelancers
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
The world of procurement is evolving rapidly, and 2025 is set to bring significant shifts.… The post The Procurement Professional in 2025: Emerging Trends to Watch first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.
SCMDOJO
NOVEMBER 17, 2024
Ready to unlock the secrets of the supply chain? These websites offer a treasure trove of knowledge to elevate your skills and drive business success. We have compiled this information after careful and in-depth research. Before we deep dive into the details of each website, look at the summarised value proposition table we have made for you: Which Platform to Choose?
Spend Matters
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
In today’s fast-evolving business landscape, procurement and supply chain professionals are confronted with a staggering complexity of risk management (link to complexity piece) that requires a nuanced understanding of various dimensions of risk. The prevailing VUCA environment underscores this challenge — marked by volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity — which has become a defining characteristic of global markets.
Speaker: Shalini Dinesh
Effective cross-functional collaboration and communication heavily influence product launch success. Research shows that as many as 70% of product launches fail due to inadequate coordination among stakeholders, including supply chain, product management, legal, marketing, and change control teams (Gartner, 2022). The 2023 Supply Chain Insights Report highlights that 60% of supply chain disruptions are caused by poor communication and misalignment among cross-functional teams.
Art of Procurement
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Anyone who spends their day working with data will tell you that data alone is never enough. It needs to. The post The Power of Visualization in Freight Optimization and Resilience appeared first on Art of Procurement.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 30, 2024
TradeBeyond’s Retail Sourcing Report: 2025 Supply Chain Trends provides a comprehensive analysis of the critical developments that will continue to reshape global retail supply chains in 2025 and beyond.
Supply Chain Dive
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
The attack against Blue Yonder led to issues for Morrisons, a U.K.-based grocery chain, in its warehouse management system for fresh food and produce.
Procurement Freelancers
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
In today’s fast-paced global market, dependable suppliers are essential for smooth business operations. But what… The post How Supplier Auditors Protect Your Business’s Interests first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.
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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.
SCMDOJO
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Supply chain management has grown tremendously in recent economic times. It has evolved dramatically and has significantly impacted various experts and their professional experiences. However, the question arises: Which platform can provide the best supply chain courses? There’s tough competition between the MIT MicroMasters Program in Supply Chain and SCMDOJO.
Spend Matters
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
In this Spend Matters Vendor Analysis we provide an overview of SpendHQ and its solution for spend analytics and procurement performance management. Part 1 of this vendor analysis provides a detailed overview of each module and includes an analyst summary. In part 2 of this series, we will provide more details on the strengths and opportunities of the solution, review the competitive landscape and provide selection considerations.
Procurement Insights
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
EDITOR’S NOTE: AI, Generative AI, and Agentic AI are not new. They are not an exciting breakthrough, nor are they a competitive edge. Like my teenage daughter’s recent discovery of the Beatles, these “tools” are as great today as they were 20 years ago. However, to succeed, we must finally learn how to use them properly, e.g., using an agent-based versus equation-based development and implementation model.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
The average Thanksgiving turkey passes through three separate facilities and rides on four different trucks on its typical 760-mile journey from the farm to the supermarket.
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
Supply Chain Dive
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
The cleaning product manufacturer is partnering with a carbon tracking service Manufacture 2030 to gain visibility into its vendors’ emission reduction plans.
Procurement Freelancers
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
In today’s hyper-competitive market, businesses are under constant pressure to source high-quality items at the… The post Boost Your Business with a Product Sourcing Agent first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.
SCMDOJO
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Digging in to find an absolute top-notch website to level up your supply chain management can be a bit difficult where there is less awareness about it. However, it depends on the product offering of various websites from where students are eager to learn and grow. Alison Supply Chain Courses and SCMDOJO are among the most reliable sources on the internet when selecting an appropriate course.
Spend Matters
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
When we refer to natural disaster risk, we are talking about ‘unavoidable’ risk — albeit ‘mitigatable’ — that affects a supplier’s business. The natural occurrence, such as a hurricane, earthquake, fire or a pandemic, affects a supplier’s business which in turn affects its customers or end users causing a knock-on effect down the supply chain. Find our in-depth guide to third-party and supply chain risk management with accompanying free download here.
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