All Things Supply Chain
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Since the Covid-19 pandemic, supply chains have faced geopolitical tensions, environmental challenges and significant disruptions, like the bridge accident in Baltimore.
ABC of Procurement
SEPTEMBER 29, 2024
Sooner or later, you will get the Budget to pick the next Procurement software for your Company. How to get the right one? The post Ten steps to getting Procurement software for your Business first appeared on ABC of Procurement.
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Supply Chain Dive
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
East Coast and Gulf Coast seaports are extending hours and sharing contingency plans as they prepare for disruption.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
If East and Gulf Coast ports are forced to shut down, the U.S. could see inventory shortages, higher costs at grocery stores, and months-long container backlogs.
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Learn strategies to develop supply chain maturity and save on costs. In this webinar, supply chain industry experts share insights and best practices for enhancing supply chain efficiency, resilience and adaptability. Delve into the stages of supply chain maturity, from foundational management to advanced optimization and innovation. Discover actionable first steps to boost your operations and reduce costs.
Art of Procurement
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
I pre-interview about a dozen people each month for all of the podcasts produced by Art of Procurement. One thing. The post Developing and Deploying Digital Empathy appeared first on Art of Procurement.
Procurement Leaders
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
A few years ago, I had a conversation with Gregoire Letort, the then CPO of Electrolux, who talked about how, when it comes to justifying investment in supplier innovation programmes, success comes down to storytelling rather than building robust business cases. His argument made sense for a number of reasons. First, supplier innovation is a no-brainer if you start with a reminder that the capability, knowledge and intellectual property that exists within the supply base far outstrips that of an
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Finale Inventory
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
The upcoming Q4 holiday shopping season is set to be one of the most lucrative a nd unpredictable yet. With a perfect storm of factors in play—ranging from shifting consumer habits and economic pressures to supply chain hiccups—this season will be anything but predictable. For e-commerce sellers, it’s not just about riding the holiday wave, but preparing for some unexpected twists and turns along the way.
Supply Chain Dive
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Union President Harold Daggett said there will "most definitely" be a strike if an agreement isn't reached by Sept. 30.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 8, 2024
Despite a temporary lull, this hurricane season is shaping up to be one of the worst on record, as storm after storm pummels large swaths of the country.
Art of Procurement
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
“Folks from Dell to HP to Nike to Hasbro to Sony to Apple to Google to Goldman, they’re all looking. The post Evaluating India as a Viable Alternative to China appeared first on Art of Procurement.
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 Leaders
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Savings can be a dirty word in the complex, angst-ridden world of procurement. Ask your average CPO to talk about the issue and the chances are the conversation will quickly become derailed. Two reasons. First, many CPOs view savings as fundamental, but no longer strategically critical to their strategies. In many conversations I’ve had over the years, savings have been explained away as housekeeping, the basics, an enabler to procurement being trusted enough to drive more ambitious projects and
All Things Supply Chain
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
The Red Sea, through which the Suez Canal connects Asia to Europe, has long been a crucial artery for global shipping.
Spend Matters
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
This content does not express the views or opinions of Spend Matters. In today’s fast-paced business environment, the need for agility and accuracy in contract management is more critical than ever. Contracts serve as the foundation for business relationships, outlining the terms, conditions and expectations between parties. However, managing these documents throughout their lifecycle — from creation to execution, and eventually to renewal or termination — can be a daunting task, fraught w
Supply Chain Dive
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
The agency has reached several new agreements with consolidators that align with its long-term transformation plan, despite concerns of service impacts.
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.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
It’s that time of year again. The supply chain industry is reading the numbers and making final projections and predictions for peak season 2024.
Art of Procurement
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
GE Appliances is a subsidiary of Haier Smart Home, a Shanghai-based company that purchased them from GE in 2016. Until. The post Advancements & Adjustments in the GE Appliances Supply Chain appeared first on Art of Procurement.
Procurement Leaders
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
There’s no doubt that chief procurement officers are being asked to contribute to board-level discussions more frequently. There are many reasons for this, and a call last week with many of our CPO members identified what some of those are. CPOs have an ever-brightening spotlight shining on their ability to deliver resilience, financial return and ESG impact.
All Things Supply Chain
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
With the global population expected to reach nearly 10 billion by 2050, as projected by the United Nations, and climate change threatening agricultural productivity, securing the global food supply chain…
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
Spend Matters
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis provides an overview of TechnoMile and its contract lifecycle management (CLM) solution for government contractors. TechnoMile exists to give government contractors a better alternative to traditional CLM products. While these tools are often focused on the contract creation process for B2B transactions, B2G (business-to-government) contracts are written on federal paper and require more specific management.
Supply Chain Dive
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
The agency's proposal would add an extra day in transit for some volume at post offices far away from its major processing plants.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 2, 2024
Businesses are increasingly recognizing the need to integrate sustainability standards required by national laws deep within their international supply chains.
Art of Procurement
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
As someone who has never specialized in a patent-intensive space, I would have thought that patents were just about a. The post Proposed Patent Rule Changes and their Impact on Innovation w/ Wen Xie appeared first on Art of Procurement.
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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.
Procurement Leaders
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
When the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) unveiled its climate-related disclosure rules back in March, one of the biggest talking points was the Commission’s decision to omit all Scope 3 emissions reporting requirements. This U-turn, which followed months of pressure to pare down the rules, demonstrates the uncertain landscape businesses face as they attempt to develop and execute their sustainability strategies.
All Things Supply Chain
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Walmart is, with nearly $611.298 billion in fiscal year 2023, the biggest grocery chain in the United States. With over 10.400 stores worldwide, including 5.300 in the U.S.
Spend Matters
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis provides an overview of BlueBean and its solution for procure-to-pay. BlueBean’s unique ‘request-to-pay’ solution removes the need for supplier portals, purchase orders, invoices and expense claims. It integrates automated accounting and virtual card payments for procurement and expense management, offering a solution that aims to simplify financial controls.
Supply Chain Dive
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
The International Longshoremen’s Association has refused to continue negotiations, the United States Maritime Alliance said in a statement Wednesday.
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 Brain
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Consumer shipping habits may be echoing retailers’ more cautious inventory strategies.
Arkestro
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Achieving competitive outcomes in procurement is crucial for optimizing costs and ensuring high-quality supplies. In a recent discussion, Spend Matters Senior Analyst Bertrand Maltaverne and Arkestro Founder and CSO, Edmund Zagorin explored the nuances of procurement strategies, focusing on both traditional methods involving multiple suppliers and innovative approaches that leverage single-supplier engagements effectively.
SCMDOJO
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
As a procurement officer, you’ve possibly been in the crosshairs of debate between sourcing locally and regionally versus from low-cost countries endorsed by many executive staff and boards of directors. Every time I was requested to have a target percentage of our purchases from low-cost countries I felt a pit in my stomach. I worried whether I could successfully convey the message that even with the great prices, the total cost for the parts would be more than what it would cost to source l
All Things Supply Chain
SEPTEMBER 2, 2024
In October 2021, roughly 90% of manufacturers reported that supply disturbances were slowing down business activity, but fortunately, this figure went down to 43% in May 2024 according to the…
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