What Manufacturing Must Do to Solve the Talent Gap
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 23, 2021
People are shying away from factory work because they don’t realize what a great career opportunity it offers. So says Ethan Karp.
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Humanizing the Climate Emergency and Equity for All with Sustainable Supply Chains
Supply Chain Queen
AUGUST 27, 2021
As outlined August 9, 2021 in the Sixth Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the latest advances in science reveal the scale and intensity of climate-related disruptions and the disproportionate impact climate change has on marginalized communities in the world we share. In fact, over 80% of the underlying Sustainable Development Goals’.
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This collection of Financial Services Infographics highlights
ivalua
AUGUST 26, 2021
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What is the 3-Way Match Process in Accounts Payable?
ProcurePort
AUGUST 26, 2021
The 3-way match process in accounts payable is a process of matching the purchase order PO, supplier’s invoice, and the receiving report to validate the invoice before disbursing the payment. The 3-match process achieves validity, accountability, and transparency in procurement planning and management processes. The premise of the three-way match process is to reduce the […].
GEP Spend Category Outlook Report 2025
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2025 will feel familiar, in some regards. The procurement and supply chain category management landscape will remain turbulent, with geopolitical tensions, worries over fresh tariffs, rising costs, and supply chain disruptions posing significant challenges. But you should also expect some lightning-fast changes in 2025 as artificial intelligence continues to upend the way enterprises and procurement, supply chain, and category management professionals operate.
The World Economy’s Supply Chain Problem Keeps Getting Worse
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 26, 2021
A supply chain crunch that was meant to be temporary now looks like it will last well into next year as the surging delta variant upends factory production in Asia and disrupts shipping, posing more shocks to the world economy.
Feature Cover on Sustainability Magazine: Supply Chains Can Change the World
Supply Chain Queen
AUGUST 21, 2021
When my kids ask me, “you knew what was happening to our world and what did you do?” I want to be able to say wholeheartedly that I gave my all and helped others to do the same.Sustainable supply chains can provide credibility, strategically manage risk, create healthy ecosystems that are planet + people positive, Read more. The post Feature Cover on Sustainability Magazine: Supply Chains Can Change the World appeared first on SupplyChainQueen®.
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A Step-by-step Approach to Invoice Automation Processing
ProcurePort
AUGUST 25, 2021
There are many reasons organizations need to automate and streamline their invoice processing. It saves time, reduces invoice handling costs, and allows the staff in the accounts payables department to handle other higher-level tasks. It also minimizes the risk of fraud, especially in large organizations. The software also allows for the collection of data for […].
Counterfeit Goods Are Everywhere. This Technology Sweeps Them From Supply Chains.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 24, 2021
The counterfeit drug market alone costs more than $200 billion per year — enough to bring 13 new drugs to market.
7 Technologies to Optimize Supply Chain!
Supply Chain Game Changer
AUGUST 24, 2021
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Stand Out Digital Supply Chain Strategies! Technologies to optimize Supply Chain article and permission to publish here provided by Arra at No-BS Marketplace. Advanced technology is believed to be the springboard on which you can make your business successful and competitive. Leveraging relevant technology in the supply chain from the moment your suppliers bring in raw materials, during storage of the materials and manufactur
More than half of European suppliers say procurement teams aren’t enforcing standards for responsible labour
ivalua
AUGUST 26, 2021
Majority of European suppliers not being asked to prove they protect against labour violations, while 76% of UK suppliers are unprepared for new changes to the Modern Slavery Act. Redwood City, CA – 26th August 2021 – Research from Ivalua, a leading global spend management cloud provider, has revealed more than half (58%) of European suppliers said buyers rarely or never include responsible labour practices in contracts or agreements.
5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales
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Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.
Efficient Purchase Order Management Software
ProcurePort
AUGUST 24, 2021
Can purchase order management software improve efficiency for procurement teams? The question of efficiency is one that every procurement team is seeking answers for. In fact, improving operational efficiency is the number one Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) priority for 2021 according to Deloitte’s 2021 Global Chief Procurement Officer Survey. The more suppliers you have to […].
China Eyes Afghanistan’s $1 Trillion of Minerals With Risky Bet on Taliban
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 25, 2021
Afghanistan is sitting on deposits estimated to be worth $1 trillion or more, including what may be the world’s largest lithium reserves — if anyone can get them out of the ground.
Important Soft Skills Every Employee Should Have!
Supply Chain Game Changer
AUGUST 25, 2021
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Writing an Impressive Resume! Soft skills article and permission to publish here provided by Susan Melony. When it comes to adding hard skills to your resume , it’s pretty self-explanatory. Hard skills are technical, measurable, and usually either learned in a classroom or through on-the-job training.
Amid back-to-school and holiday shopping supply chain concerns, consumers want improved transparency
IBM Supply Chain Blog
AUGUST 26, 2021
Consumers weary from ongoing supply chain strains are demanding greater transparency and certainty from retailers and e-commerce sites as they undertake back-to-school and holiday shopping. With record spending anticipated for back-to-school season this year amid expected shortages and reduced inventories, just under half of parents are concerned about back-to-school supplies (42 percent) and availability of holiday gifts (46 percent) – according to a new survey of consumers conducted by Morning
From Reactive to Resilient: Charting Your Supply Chain Maturity
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In this webinar, supply chain industry experts share insights and best practices for enhancing supply chain efficiency, resilience and adaptability. Watch the webinar to learn strategies to develop supply chain maturity and save on costs. Delve into the stages of supply chain maturity, from foundational management to advanced optimization and innovation.
4 Promotional Kit Ideas for Holiday Corporate Gifting! Part 4: Tourist in Your Own City
Superior Business Solutions
AUGUST 24, 2021
They’ll Appreciate Their City – and YOU For Helping Them Do it Today, I want to wrap up our series on unique gift kits for memorable corporate holiday gifting. So far, we’ve talked about wellness tool kits and custom cooking tool kits. And in my last post, I took you through some promotional travel tool […]. The post 4 Promotional Kit Ideas for Holiday Corporate Gifting!
Too-Big-to-Fail? GM and LG’s Ties Tested by $1 Billion Recall
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 22, 2021
What had looked like one of the most promising partnerships in the burgeoning world of EVs is facing its third recall in nine months.
Different Ways Business Cards Impact Your Brand!
Supply Chain Game Changer
AUGUST 25, 2021
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Cost Effective Branding Tips That Really Work! Business cards article and permission to publish here provided by Alex Chapman. With the age of digital media peaking and people consuming content mainly through digital mediums, such as smartphones or laptops, you’ll wonder why you need to think of business cards at all.
Part 2: ‘Tis the season for fulfillment: 3 retail holiday hurdles and how to overcome them
IBM Supply Chain Blog
AUGUST 24, 2021
This is a 3-part blog series to prepare you for the upcoming holiday season. Looking to have a big holiday season? Let fulfillment lead the way. As retailers prepare for the upcoming holidays, it’s critical they consider all the influences that can make or break their holiday success. At the core of their preparation should be a single inventory tracking system that gives a 360-degree perspective on inventory management, customer engagement and fulfillment risk and opportunities.
The 2nd Generation of Innovation Management: A Survival Guide
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?
5 Ways to Minimize Cyber Security Threats to your Supply Chain
EazyStock
AUGUST 24, 2021
Supply chain cyber security is a growing concern for many businesses – unsurprising, given the increasing number of digital breaches that make the news. Recent examples include the DarkSide cyber attack of Colonial Pipeline in May 2021, which was only resolved once the hackers were paid $5 million in ransom. Even more recently in August, hackers accessed the personal information of over 53 million T-Mobile customers (both current and former).
Worker Support Grows for Harsher Vaccine Stances From Employers
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 25, 2021
As U.S. regulatory approval of Pfizer Inc.’s COVID-19 shot paves the way for companies to get more aggressive with inoculations, American workers are increasingly supportive of punitive measures for unvaccinated colleagues.
Supply Chain Visibility – An Overcomplicated Challenge!
Supply Chain Game Changer
AUGUST 26, 2021
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain Visibility Has Never Been More Important! Supply Chain visibility article and permission to publish here provided by Adam Miglio. The Internet of Things (IoT) and digital transformation have opened the doors to what should be limitless transparency across the most complex supply chains.
JAGGAER supports Middle East start-up ecosystem with advice on digital procurement
Jaggaer
AUGUST 24, 2021
The post JAGGAER supports Middle East start-up ecosystem with advice on digital procurement appeared first on JAGGAER.
GEP Outlook Report 2025
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For years, you and your team have fought an uphill battle. Supply disruptions. Cost pressures. ESG compliance. You name it, and you’ve had to navigate it. In 2025, many challenges will persist, but procurement and supply chain teams have a powerful tool with rapidly advancing capabilities to tackle them — artificial intelligence (AI). The GEP Outlook 2025 report examines the disruptive transformation AI is driving in procurement and supply chains, alongside other key trends and the macroeconomic
Biden Urges CEOs to Improve Cybersecurity After Attacks
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 25, 2021
President Biden met with a group of CEOs to discuss how industry and the federal government can work together to improve cybersecurity in the face of debilitating ransomware and cyberattacks.
Watch: The Reality and Practicality of Reshoring Manufacturing to the U.S.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 23, 2021
Omer Abdullah, founder and managing director of The Smart Cube, lays out the subtleties and complexities of making the decision on whether to bring manufacturing back from Asia to the U.S.
Dry Bulk Shipping Rates Soar as Commodities Rebound
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 23, 2021
For a glimpse at how fast demand for commodities has rebounded in the wake of the coronavirus, look no further than the market for shipping them.
Chip Shortage Set to Worsen as Covid Rampages Through Malaysia
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 23, 2021
The number of COVID-19 infections is surging in Malaysia, threatening to aggravate shortages of semiconductors and other components that have hammered automakers for months.
10 Ways to Leverage Buyer Signals and Drive Revenue
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In today’s ultra-competitive markets, it’s no longer enough to wait for buyers to show obvious signs of interest. Instead, sales teams must be proactive, identifying and acting on nuanced buyer behaviors — often before prospects are fully ready to make a purchase. In this eBook from ZoomInfo & Sell Better, learn 10 actionable ways to use these buyer signals to transform your sales strategy and close deals faster.
Four Threats to a Future-Proof Supply Chain, and How to Confront Them
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 21, 2021
Digital transformation is a key priority for most supply chain leaders, but less than half have a roadmap for the future.
Closing the Skills Gap in Your Digital Supply Chain Design
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 23, 2021
Supply chain digitization is imperative for companies who want to stay competitive in the marketplace. Experts state that 80% of the supply chain costs are locked in within the design of the supply chain, so focusing on that area is paramount to running cost-efficient supply chains.
Get Shots or Get Out, U.S. Employers Are Telling Workers
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 27, 2021
Vaccine mandates are beginning a march across the U.S., constricting the places that people who have shunned the shots can work, shop and play.
Watch: How Can Manufacturers Boost Labor Productivity?
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 25, 2021
Cliff Waldman, chief executive officer of New World Economics, explains how manufacturing labor productivity is measured, and why it’s such an important metric for assessing economic health.
Load Optimization: A Sustainable Way To Reduce Transportation Costs
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Discover strategies to optimize load building and achieve significant transportation cost savings. Plus, learn how load optimization can help reduce CO 2 emissions and align with climate regulations and consumer expectations. Finally, discover best practices for sustainable load optimization.
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