All Things Supply Chain
OCTOBER 21, 2024
In an era where technological advancements are necessary for staying competitive, the digitization of supply chains represents a pivotal shift in operational excellence.
Art of Procurement
OCTOBER 20, 2024
There are two weeks to go until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election. Interest, speculation, and tension have been building all. The post 2024 U.S. Presidential Election Special Series appeared first on Art of Procurement.
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Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Even if the dispute between the ILA and USMX is resolved quickly, the battle over automation at U.S. ports is set to rage on for a good long while to come.
Supply Chain Dive
OCTOBER 31, 2024
The aerospace company said G700 deliveries fell far short of expectations last quarter due to component exchanges and late engine shipments.
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Spend Matters
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Spend Matters honors a vast array of procurement solution providers each year by selecting them for our ‘50 to Know,’ ‘50 to Watch,’ ‘Future 5’ and ‘Hall of Fame’ celebration lists. Discover everything you need to know about these accolades here, including who is on them. For the Future 5, Spend Matters analysts scour the market to find new specialist solution providers that can answer a burning need of procurement practitioners today.
Procurement Freelancers
OCTOBER 20, 2024
Everyone Is Feeling the Pinch Costs are going up, and things feel risky. You might… The post Best Strategic Purchasing Approaches for 2024 first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.
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Art of Procurement
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Whenever I find out that a company – or a person – decided to do something new in 2020 or. The post Creating a B2C to B to C Improvement Cycle at Walmart Business appeared first on Art of Procurement.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Most manufacturers believe they're prepared for supply chain disruptions because they have contingency plans in place. In reality, those plans are often fragmented and short-term in focus.
Supply Chain Dive
OCTOBER 28, 2024
The carrier has closed nine of its buildings this year and shifted more volume to automated hubs, according to company executives.
Spend Matters
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Spend Matters is delighted to announce the 2024 roster for our ‘Future 5’ list. For the sixth year in a row, our analysts have highlighted five start-ups that excited them the most. This year, the five companies that have proven themselves as potential future trend setters are BlueBean , ivoflow, Covalyze, Halo Ai and True Value Hub. To warrant such attention, these vendors must have a product that is ideally 2 to 5 years old, is used by more than five customers and displays an innovative applic
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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.
Procurement Freelancers
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Does it feel like your business is spending too much money? You’re not alone. Think… The post Boost Your Business with Procurement and Sourcing first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.
All Things Supply Chain
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Imagine a bustling port, filled with cargo containers waiting to be loaded and shipped across the world. But instead of swift, efficient movement, operations have slowed to a crawl. Why?
Art of Procurement
OCTOBER 17, 2024
In 1932, Aldous Huxley published the book Brave New World. At the time, the actual world was perched between World. The post Tips for Surviving in a Brave New World appeared first on Art of Procurement.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Logistics companies will see costs rise because of the increase in minimum wage and contributions employers will need to make to the country’s National Insurance program.
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
OCTOBER 24, 2024
The state’s Smackover Formation region may contain up to 19 million tons of the critical mineral, more than enough to meet projected global demand in 2030.
Spend Matters
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Spend Matters is delighted to announce the 2024 roster for our ‘Future 5’ list. For the sixth year in a row, our analysts have highlighted five start-ups that excited them the most. This year, the five companies that have proven themselves as potential future trend setters are BlueBean, Covalyze, HaloAi, Ivoflow and True Value Hub. Today we are sharing the reasoning behind our selection of BlueBean.
SCMDOJO
OCTOBER 15, 2024
What do you often think about business growth? What is the heck behind lean productivity, profitability, and good relations with suppliers and customers? This is how Cost and value are distributed throughout the Supply Chain. Business Growth, Profitability, and internal and external customer relationships solely depend on Cost. Even so, the game-changer in the fast-paced business world is how well you manage the Cash Conversion Cycle throughout the Supply Chain.
All Things Supply Chain
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Imagine walking into your local supermarket and picking up a bar of chocolate or a new smartphone without a second thought.
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.
Art of Procurement
OCTOBER 10, 2024
“Let me be clear: we don’t want any form of semi-automation or full automation. We want our jobs—the jobs we. The post East and Gulf Coast Port Strike – Part 1 appeared first on Art of Procurement.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 24, 2024
In recent years, reshoring has evolved from a strategic consideration to a central priority for both policymakers and businesses. A key element of the reshoring push is additive manufacturing.
Supply Chain Dive
OCTOBER 23, 2024
The program, called Amazon Today, will operate until Jan. 24 as the company looks to reduce overlap in its fast shipping offerings.
Spend Matters
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Continuing our third-party/supply chain risk management (TPRM/SCRM) series, today let’s address the question of ‘who owns risk?’ In the past, risk ownership has been addressed in a straightforward operational manner: IT owned cyber risk, finance guarded financial risk and so on. While this functional silo approach is simple, it is inadequate in today’s interconnected business… This content is for members only.
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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.
SCMDOJO
OCTOBER 8, 2024
As someone deeply invested in the field of supply chain management, I’ve had the opportunity to explore and interact with various learning platforms throughout my career. Two of the most prominent platforms for learning in this domain are the CSCP Supply Chain Certification (Certified Supply Chain Professional), offered by the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) , and SCMDOJO , a platform I’ve personally developed to address the gaps I identified in other learning environments.
Procurement Freelancers
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Is buying stuff for your company super hard? You’re not alone. Buying things, paying the… The post Optimizing Procurement Outcomes with Next-Gen GEP Strategies first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.
Art of Procurement
OCTOBER 3, 2024
We know supply chains are complex, but to truly understand how complex they are, and how they reached this point, The post Supply Chains as Business in Action appeared first on Art of Procurement.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Two analysts from KPMG discuss the findings of the firm’s new survey of changing sourcing strategies by U.S. supply chain executives.
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Supply Chain Dive
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Taking effect at the end of 2025, the move will also impact an outlet store at the same location as the company trims expenses.
Spend Matters
OCTOBER 21, 2024
This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis provides an overview of Spendscape by McKinsey and its solution for spend and CO2 analytics. Analytics are vital to the success of a procurement team, as data-driven decision making, improving efficiency and productivity, risk management, cost reduction and much more all depend on solid analytics. While many tools include analytics in the loosest sense, it takes an expertly designed analytics-focused tool to deliver the full value possible.
SCMDOJO
OCTOBER 30, 2024
The global supply chain landscape is undergoing significant transformations, influenced by rapid technological advancements, shifting consumer expectations, and the intricacies of international commerce. As businesses strive to enhance efficiency, resilience, and sustainability, the demand for skilled supply chain professionals has never been higher.
Procurement Freelancers
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Are You Trying to Stay Ahead as a Procurement Professional in 2024? With all the… The post 2024 Procurement Success: AI, Sustainability & Risk Tips first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.
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Financial institutions must navigate a complex web of policies, procedures and regulations to ensure compliance and manage risk. When Hellenic Bank, a leading retail lender in Cyprus, set out to transform its procurement operations, it needed more than just software deployment. It required a partner that would help embed its intricate buying processes — with all its validations, risk assessments and tiered approvals — into a unified system.
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