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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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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Advertiser: GEP

Procurement and supply chain leaders are presented with their fair share of challenges, with a host of tools and strategies to resolve them. That said, what’s the best path forward to leverage this year’s trends? In this recap of a recent GEP-WBR webinar, 7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024, GEP’s Pramod Sethumadhavan explores seven vital leadership trends that will help guide procurement and supply chain decision-makers.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 29, 2023

With near-term consumer demand uncertain, and high interest rates likely to continue for some time, corporate belts are tightening. So what are companies spending money on today?

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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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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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IBM Supply Chain Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Heavy industries, particularly cement, steel and chemicals, are the top greenhouse gas emitting industries, contributing 25% of global CO2 emission. They use high temperature heat in many of their processes that is primarily driven by fossil fuel. Fighting climate change requires lowering heavy industry emissions. However, these industries face tremendous challenges to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller

As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2023

At IBM, we believe we can make greater progress together. Our purpose is to be the catalyst that makes the world work better—and our partners are key to this mission. Together with our partners and clients, we work to solve the most complex challenges with AI and hybrid cloud. Last year, we launched our “ Common Grounds ” video series to showcase the value of partnership and how we’re better together.

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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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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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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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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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Art of Procurement

OCTOBER 5, 2023

“If all printers were determined not to print anything till they were sure it would offend nobody, there would be. The post Books As a Proxy for Free Thought appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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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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Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader

Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The role of plastic in logistics cannot be boiled down to "friend or foe." Instead, plastic should be seen as a dynamic material that requires continuous evaluation and improvement.

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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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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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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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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Let’s consider the operations manager of a thriving online business specializing in handmade crafts. This operations manager understood the importance of catering to their loyal customer base, some of whom resided in different time zones. In their quest to provide exceptional service, they faced a challenge—how to ensure that customers could place orders as soon as new shipments of their artisanal products arrived.

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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 12, 2023

The top business priorities for supply chain organizations over the next two years are increasing productivity and efficiency (29%) as well as improving resiliency, continuity, risk and security (29%).

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SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

OCTOBER 25, 2023

According to the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), certified minority-owned businesses generate more than $400 billion in annual revenue and economic output. It also found that companies with diverse supplier bases show a 133% greater return on procurement investments than those without supplier diversity.

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Advertiser: GEP

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