All Things Supply Chain
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
For decades, plastic recycling has been riddled with complexities. Many plastic containers, especially those composed of multi-layered films, have traditionally been deemed unrecyclable.
Procurement Templates
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
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ABC of Procurement
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
We live in an era of Remote work. However, I rarely find remote procurement teams. Is there a real reason for it? The post Remote work in Procurement first appeared on ABC of Procurement.
Procurement Leaders
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
It’s amazing how revitalising a few days in the company of a group of procurement leaders can be. Guaranteed to recharge the inspiration batteries, face-to-face time with members is what’s best about being in this role. And being in Singapore for the Asia Pacific Procurement Congress last week left me in no doubt that the region continues to be a powerhouse of energy, innovation, creativity and growth.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
As prospects define their problem, search for solutions, and even change jobs, they are generating high-value signals that the best go-to-market teams can leverage to close more deals. This is where signal-based selling comes into play. ZoomInfo CEO Henry Schuck recently broke down specific ways to put four key buying signals into action with the experts from 30 Minutes to President’s Club.
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.
Supply Chain Dive
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
CEO Andy Jassy said initial efforts to improve inventory placement are bearing fruit while more investments are underway.
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Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
The China-backed megaport has the potential to create whole new trade routes that will bypass North America entirely.
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 Leaders
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
A couple of weeks ago, I hosted a call for Procurement Leaders’ CPO community during which the CPO of a major healthcare organisation shared his function’s transformation journey, the lessons learned and its impact. One of the keys to the success of the transformation was that it had a clear purpose and was fully aligned with the organisation’s need to pivot following the impact of Covid, and subsequent earnings and share price underperformance.
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.
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
Supply Chain Dive
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
The company is planning further workforce reductions that it aims to complete next year.
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.
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.
Spend Matters
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
The annual State of Flux global supplier relationship (SRM) management study made its appearance in London last week at the 2024 Supplier Management Summit in its 16th rendition, this time themed ‘Return on Relationships (RoR). The report once again delivers data-backed findings of the state of SRM across the globe and gives best practice models, guidance and suggestions stemming from those findings.
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Procurement Leaders
NOVEMBER 3, 2024
Last week, Procurement Leaders released the CPO Compass 2025 – a unique piece of thought leadership that aims to challenge the assumptions that underpin leaders’ long-term planning. It’s a chance to step back and reflect; to look at the world differently. This year we’ve explored three key topics that CPOs will have to navigate over the coming years: navigating the world’s accelerating “geoeconomic fragmentation” as trading blocs become increasingly common; understanding the balance and interp
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 Dive
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
Customers near the company's Tolleson facility can get thousands of items delivered with the technology, but there are limitations.
All Things Supply Chain
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
The Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) has launched a new supplier Relationship Management certificate designed to help supply chain professionalsbuild strong supplier relationships.
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?
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.
Spend Matters
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis provides an overview of Vroozi and its solution for procure-to-pay (P2P). The procure-to-pay space continues to evolve as organizations demand more efficient, automated solutions to manage procurement, invoicing and payment processes. As businesses prioritize streamlining operations and improving financial control, the need for comprehensive, cloud-based P2P platforms has grown.
Procurement Leaders
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Procurement Leaders provides independent strategic research, category intelligence and access to a unique global community aimed at uncovering innovations and driving value.
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.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
Sales and marketing leaders have reached a tipping point when it comes to using intent data — and they’re not looking back. More than half of all B2B marketers are already using intent data to increase sales, and Gartner predicts this figure will grow to 70 percent. The reason is clear: intent can provide you with massive amounts of data that reveal sales opportunities earlier than ever before.
Supply Chain Dive
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
The pricing changes, slated to take effect in January, aim to provide a revenue boost for the financially struggling agency.
All Things Supply Chain
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Tomorrow marks the 2024 U.S. presidential election, a pivotal event with significant implications for supply chains.
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.
Spend Matters
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
As part of our theme this quarter on Procurement’s role and value in supply chain risk management, we are speaking with practitioners in the field to understand their perceptions of risk — clearly different industries perceive types of risk in different ways. We want to know what are their main concerns, how they intend to address them and how much they rely on tech to help.
Advertiser: GEP
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.
The Network Effect
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
The post Rethinking Supply Chain Management appeared first on The Network Effect.
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.
Supply Chain Dive
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
The federal agency will dole out $3 billion to support emissions reduction goals at 55 ports.
All Things Supply Chain
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
With the holidays shopping season approaching, Black Friday is becoming a pivotal event for retailers worldwide.
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