Spend Matters

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Tomorrow October 31, 11:00 a.m. EST, the Spend Matters analyst team will host a webinar ‘ Shaping the Future of Procurement : An Inside Look at the 10th Annual Spend Matters 50/50 Lists.’ Compiling these lists has been tricky, but now the team can treat all attendees with a glimpse of how the future of procurement is shaping up. A major focus will be on the methodology behind how the analysts determine which companies are worth watching and knowing.

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Art of Procurement

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Why did the Hollywood writers’ strike take so long to resolve and why is the screen actors’ guild still on. The post Negotiating Lessons from Hollywood Labor appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Procurement Freelancers

OCTOBER 21, 2023

Are you tired of overspending on sourcing and procurement? Look no further! In this article,… The post Cost Reduction Strategies in Sourcing and Procurement first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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Procurement Insights

OCTOBER 28, 2023

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All Things Supply Chain

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The global supply chain is facing a labor shortage that has slowed down manufacturing and shipping times. As a result, prices continue to rise and economic stagnation has gotten worse.

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Supply Chain Dive

OCTOBER 23, 2023

As the company looks to remove added packaging from more orders in 2024, its packaging innovation director explains how Amazon identifies products fit to ship in their own packaging and works with vendors on redesigns.

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Art of Procurement

OCTOBER 26, 2023

“We can’t say we inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow if we’re ruining the planet.” – Tim Guy Brooks, Head. The post The LEGO Sustainability Saga appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

OCTOBER 26, 2023

While the percentage of women in supply chain jobs continues to grow, there remains a retention problem once they reach middle-management level positions. Darcy MacClaren of SAP is trying to change that.

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Positive Purchasing

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Putting Sustainable Procurement in the Spotlight Our CEO, Jonathan O’Brien, will be delivering a keynote speech on the topic of ‘Making Sustainable Procurement Happen’ at the Supply Chain Summit by SILF on 9 November in Stockholm, Sweden. The need to drive sustainability deep into everything an organization is and does is no longer in question, in fact our very future depends upon it.

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Spend Matters

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Pre-pandemic, T&E spending represented a significant portion of a company’s discretionary budget. As business travel rebounds to pre-pandemic levels, finance leaders must leverage this window to reassess, re-evaluate, and re-imagine travel and expense management processes and strategies. Business travel isn’t going anywhere. Remote work will make sure of it A poll released by the GBTA earlier this year shows three in four travel managers expected their company to make more busine

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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.

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Supply Chain Dive

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Cersi, a virtual analyst introduced by agtech startup Helios, can be used by large food companies to manage commodity risks in the face of climate change and market volatility.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The last few years have seen a confluence of factors that can affect the supply chain. It’s become clear there’s no one clear “gotcha” moment that upset supply chain reliability.

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Art of Procurement

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Procurement 6 is a short podcast from Art of Procurement that publishes in the Art of Procurement feed every Friday. The post Procurement 6 – October 20th, 2023 appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Public policy has begun to play a significant role in emboldening improvements in logistics practices in dense urban cities and carbon neutrality pledges signed by several cities around the world have emphasized the criticality of creating a future-forward urban supply chain network.

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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

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Procurement Freelancers

OCTOBER 27, 2023

In today’s globalised world, where social and environmental issues are at the forefront, ethical sourcing… The post The Role of Ethical Sourcing in Sustainable Supply Chain Management first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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Spend Matters

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The procurement technology market is evolving rapidly and deploying the latest power that innovation can bring to support the changing and challenging needs of its customers. In an ever-crowded space it’s hard for those who rely on these platforms and systems to keep ahead of the latest developments. For that reason, Spend Matters analysts make it their mission to scour the market to find those new solution providers that can fulfil a very specialist role to fulfill the procurement needs of toda

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Supply Chain Dive

OCTOBER 25, 2023

After the COVID-19 pandemic caused worldwide disruptions, executives at four major health systems shared how they’re innovating supply chain tactics.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 16, 2023

If businesses fail to get rid of their supplies, they won’t be able to survive, because they will be forced to refinance all their debt at higher interest rates.

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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.

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Procurement Bulletin

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Amazon Leading the Way in Robot Integration Amazon is leading the way with how they integrate robots into their logistics. The behemoth e-commerce company has implemented new AI-powered robots in their warehouses that reduce fulfillment time by up to 25 percent. Procurement Software Darling Secures New Funding Procurement software startup darling, Procurify, has secured CAD$68 million in funding to expand globally and invest in AI.

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SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The expected continued growth in cross-border commerce with Mexico is likely to attract new investment all along the border. The nearshoring activity to Mexico and reshoring to the U.S. will continue for years to come.

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Procurement Freelancers

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Are you struggling to streamline your business processes and maximise productivity? Look no further than… The post How GEP Solutions Company Can Optimise Your Business Processes first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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Spend Matters

OCTOBER 17, 2023

2023 marks the tenth annual release of the Spend Matters 50 Providers to Know and 50 Providers to Watch lists that represent the best technology providers that serve procurement, finance and supply chain organizations. For a decade, the Spend Matters analyst team has determined the lists through rigorous analysis that factors, among other things, market presence, tech competency, innovation and solution delivery.

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Supply Chain Dive

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Prime Air drones will deploy at same-day delivery sites rather than standalone facilities as the company scales its use of the emerging transportation method.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Despite the many challenges involved, it’s becoming clear that brands who adapt to this new reality will be the ones that secure consumers’ loyalty.

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Procurement Bulletin

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Truck Stops Going Electric As many trucking companies begin migrating to electric fleets, truck stops are starting to upgrade their infrastructure for the increasing demand for charging electric trucks. US Steelmaker Going Nuclear Green (aka clean) energy has been the focus for many companies and countries, now Nucor, the largest steel company in the US, is partnering with Helion Energy, a nuclear-energy startup, to develop a nuclear fusion reactor to power one of Nucor’s steel factory by

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SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Most holiday inventory is already in place, says NRF’s Matthew Shay, as retailers continue to monitor consumer trends.

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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

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Procurement Freelancers

OCTOBER 5, 2023

In the intricate business world, procurement is crucial to ensuring that a company runs smoothly… The post A Guide to the Key Responsibilities of a Procurement Agent first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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Spend Matters

OCTOBER 9, 2023

This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis provides an overview of Brex and its solution for expense management. Expense management tools are in high demand because organizations need to manage post-pandemic travel spend. Brex is a new entrant in the expanding market of expense management, and its market potential has attracted considerable investor support.

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Supply Chain Dive

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Supply is constrained going into the holiday baking season due to lower production and increased summer demand for ice cream and other products.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Importers must start asking the hard questions and take action to mitigate the significant legal, financial, and reputational risks of trading with partners involved with forced labor.

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