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.
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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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.
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.
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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.
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
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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.
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.
SCMDOJO
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Ever felt overwhelmed by paperwork in supplier onboarding? Managing documents, contracts, and certifications can be hard. Luckily, good document management, like using PDFs, helps a lot. But how can you organize these documents better for onboarding? Here’s a simple guide to help. Later you can learn why it’s important to combine PDFs into one document.
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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
The International Longshoremen’s Association has refused to continue negotiations, the United States Maritime Alliance said in a statement Wednesday.
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
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.
Procurement Freelancers
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Strategic buying is essential for delivering cost effectiveness, encouraging innovation, and preserving a sustainable supply… The post Explore The Role of Technology in Strategic Purchasing first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.
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.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
his webinar will break through common misconceptions about unit sortation and reveal how next-generation robotic solutions can deliver unmatched OPEX and CAPEX value, productivity, and scalability—all without disrupting your current workflows.
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.
Supply Chain Dive
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
The initiative won't impact on-time shipments, but it will allow the carrier to increase the number of deliveries it makes per stop, CEO Raj Subramaniam said.
SCMDOJO
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Make vs Buy Analysis is an essential decision-making tool in supply chain management that significantly influences profitability, flexibility, and competitiveness. It helps businesses decide whether to produce goods internally (make) or source them externally (buy), weighing costs, quality, scalability, and capacity. What is a Make vs Buy Analysis? Make vs Buy Analysis evaluates whether to manufacture a product in-house or purchase it from suppliers.
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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.
Spend Matters
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Today Spend Matters is delighted to announce the release of its Fall 2024 SolutionMap and TechMatch SM procurement technology rankings, which include 93 procurement technology vendors. Known as the most data-centric functionality assessment of procurement technologies in the industry, SolutionMap Insider put these 93 procurement technology vendors through rigorous functionality and capability assessments via 500+ RFI requirements across 15 kinds of procurement technology solutions, with mandator
Procurement Freelancers
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
For any company, supply chains are their bloodlines. Sometimes, inefficiencies can find their way in… The post How to Cut Costs and Boost Efficiency in Your Supply Chain first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Several terminals at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach remained closed on September 27, after a tractor-trailer overturned on a vital artery for cargo.
Finale Inventory
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
In today’s rapidly changing ecommerce landscape, staying ahead is essential for small businesses. As 2025 approaches, hiring strategies will play an even more critical role in building strong teams capable of adapting to the latest trends. To succeed, business owners need to focus on the future of ecommerce and plan for effective staffing to meet the growing demands of the industry.
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
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
East Coast and Gulf Coast seaports are extending hours and sharing contingency plans as they prepare for disruption.
SCMDOJO
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
At a time when businesses are evolving at a rapid pace, the significance of supply chain management continues to grow, becoming an essential part of operations for companies around the globe. As a result, many professionals and aspiring supply chain enthusiasts are seeking educational opportunities to enhance their skills and knowledge. Two platforms that stand out in this field are SCMDOJO academy and Coursera supply chain courses , among many others.
Spend Matters
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis gives an overview of SupplyHive, a supplier performance management (SPM) solution built to enhance how companies assess their suppliers and continuously improve their relationships with them. The supplier management market is broad and fragmented. Procurement organizations have their choice of point solutions for single areas of the supplier management lifecycle.
Procurement Insights
SEPTEMBER 14, 2024
As I looked at your map, James Meads , I noted a couple of logos that looked familiar to me – one I initially covered in 2014 – Bonfire Interactive, a Euna Solutions Brand. Back then, they were just Bonfire. By the way, the beauty of archives – remember 40 years plus in this industry, is that it takes me very little time to do the following: 1.
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