Procurement Tactics
MARCH 26, 2023
18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details → Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Open Tendering — Everything You Should Know Open tendering is crucial in the acquisition of goods and services for a company. However, what is it? For this article, we will discuss what open tendering is and the different kinds of tender in procurement.
Supply Chain Dive
MARCH 29, 2023
Zipline and Alphabet's Wing aim to scale up and reach more customers, but it will take more than their internal capabilities to secure long-term success and adoption.
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SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
MARCH 28, 2023
When it comes to disaster relief, supply chains are critical. Here’s what to know about working with relief organizations.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
MARCH 30, 2023
In the wake of the pandemic and global supply chain issues, businesses have realized the importance of technology innovation to deliver truly superior retail customer experiences. But without real-time reliable views of inventory, shipments and automated order orchestration processes, retailers are unable to deliver on order promises. Businesses need robust order management solutions (OMS) that can drive customer satisfaction, increase fulfillment profitability and support new digital and in-per
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Learn strategies to develop supply chain maturity and save on costs. In this webinar, supply chain industry experts share insights and best practices for enhancing supply chain efficiency, resilience and adaptability. Delve into the stages of supply chain maturity, from foundational management to advanced optimization and innovation. Discover actionable first steps to boost your operations and reduce costs.
Procurement Software
MARCH 28, 2023
Around 60% of a company’s revenue is spent on goods and services from external suppliers in most mature businesses. But how much of this is sourceable spend? And how much of what your organisation purchases is actually spend that’s addressable, or currently being actively managed? If these terms are confusing to you, then read on. I’m going to explain everything and help you to get to grips with the different types of spend in your organisation.
Procurement Heads
MARCH 27, 2023
For Procurement Heads ‘ latest Big Interview, Lorna spoke with Gemma Burman about her procurement career. How did you get into procurement? Well, like a lot of people, I fell into procurement really. After I graduated, I did struggle to find out what I wanted to do, so I went through a few temporary roles and at the same time I actually met a woman who worked in marketing for Peel Holdings in Manchester, and we walked our dogs at the same time in the same place.
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Supply Chain Dive
MARCH 31, 2023
The closures will allow the pet goods retailer to flow more order volume through its newer, automated facilities, its CEO said.
ivalua
MARCH 31, 2023
Ivalua has been awarded Best Company for Global Culture, Future Outlook, and Engineering, Marketing, and Sales Departments. Redwood City, CA, March 31, 2023. Ivalua, a global leader in spend management , today announced that it has been ranked by Comparably among the top 100 companies with the best outlook , best global culture , and best departments in engineering , marketing, and sales.
All Things Supply Chain
MARCH 31, 2023
US to sell part of their offshore oil drilling rights On Wednesday a part of the Gulf of Mexico, the size of Italy, was put for auction to sell the…
Procurement Tactics
MARCH 29, 2023
18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details → Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Pillars of Sustainability — Everything About Sustainability The pillars of sustainability should be embedded into an organization’s strategy to achieve sustainability. However, what are these pillars? In this article, we will discuss what sustainability is.
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?
Supply Chain Dive
MARCH 27, 2023
Cybersecurity company Cloudflare's rankings underscore how the daily presence of logistics businesses in consumers' lives makes them a prime target for phishing scams.
ivalua
MARCH 27, 2023
E-invoicing Mandate | France 2024 Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Wake Up AP, Before it’s Too Late! E-invoicing Mandate | France 2024 March 27, 2023 | | Procurement Strategy by Steve Carter The biggest change to Accounts Payables since the introduction of double entry journals is about to hit finance departments–but are they prepared?
Procurement Heads
MARCH 27, 2023
Jason Roberts, CEO & Founder of Kaleida explains more. “For a while, we have been thinking of ways to recognise the achievements of corporate buyer partners whose strategic social value programmes attain ‘Fully-inclusive Supplier Diversity’ status. “We wanted a symbol to recognise this accomplishment. “A symbol to aspire towards. “A token to reflect their understanding that Exclusive truly is not Inclusive. “It is with great pleasure that I introduce
Procurement Tactics
MARCH 29, 2023
18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details → Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Circular Economy — Transforming Sustainable Procurement The circular economy is gaining traction throughout the years and many businesses are adopting it. Circularity is acknowledged as the most promising solution to sustainability issues around the world.
Advertiser: GEP
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.
Supply Chain Dive
MARCH 27, 2023
The retail giant has expanded its infrastructure in recent years to keep up with Amazon, but online sales growth has slowed in recent months.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 26, 2023
The request came as cargo volumes have dropped off at West Coast ports, in part because retailers and importers have sought to avoid potential disruption and delays because of the labor negotiations.
SCMDOJO
MARCH 28, 2023
Blockchain technology is revolutionizing the way businesses manage their supply chains. By providing a secure and transparent way to track products from their origin to their final destination, blockchain for supply chain can help increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve trust between suppliers and customers. However, implementing blockchain in your business also comes with its own set of challenges.
Una
MARCH 29, 2023
EPISODE 108 Considering the Transparency and Control of Digital Currency with Kris Lance By Kelly Barner | March 29, 2023 The banking system has been in the news quite a bit recently, and not for good reasons. Everyone has learned a lot about the liquidity and transactions that make the financial system – and our economy – work. Two initiatives that have received far less coverage are FedNow and Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), both of which raise important questions about th
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
MARCH 28, 2023
New U.S. parcel delivery data from Pitney Bowes outlines the extent of top carriers' volume declines, and what lies ahead for the sector.
Procurement Bulletin
MARCH 26, 2023
The Shift to EV’s Leaving Some Manufacturing Towns Behind While some automakers are looking to convert their vehicle manufacturing to producing electric vehicles, some factories just aren’t setup to make the transition resulting in closures and massive layoffs. The plant closures result in a domino-effect for that town and the vendors who service the plant and the workers who would be working there.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 26, 2023
In recent years, nearshoring has emerged as a popular strategy for companies looking to optimize their supply chains.
Una
MARCH 30, 2023
Pain Points in Procurement Series Focusing Beyond Cost in Procurement to Drive Value Practitioners who are focusing beyond cost in procurement are shifting stakeholder mindsets about the value the function can bring to the organization. By Hugo Britt | March 30, 2023 Search Welcome to Una’s Pain Points in Procurement series. Each week, the Una team will explore one of ten common pain points impacting procurement today, and put forth actionable solutions to each of these challenges.
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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.
Supply Chain Dive
MARCH 27, 2023
Geographic concentration and a lack of visibility into sourcing could jeopardize key pharmaceuticals, according to a U.S. Senate committee.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
MARCH 30, 2023
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) was introduced in the 1960’s to allow businesses to communicate key business transactions such as purchase orders, advanced shipping notices, and invoices electronically instead of via paper providing fewer errors and more efficiencies. The concept was and still is great, it’s the execution that has failed.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 28, 2023
Businesses that are thriving, rather than simply surviving, share at least one thing in common: They know the value of a data-driven approach, and are making the necessary investments to prove it.
Spend Matters
MARCH 28, 2023
Categories: Sponsored Article , Supply Risk Tags: sponsored post Our global supply chain is complex and ever-changing, and procurement leaders are under pressure to stay ahead of risk while keeping costs low and vendors in compliance. The cadence and impact of supply chain shocks from weather disasters, supply shortages, supplier challenges and emerging compliance requirements are increasing, and there’s no crystal ball to show what lies in store any given day.
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 Dive
MARCH 28, 2023
The food and beverage giant is deploying machine-vision tech to drive efficiency and increase warehouse throughput.
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
MARCH 30, 2023
Sean Wallingford, the new president & CEO of Swisslog Americas, believes the region is poised for growth as it looks to accelerate technological solutions.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 29, 2023
The future of solar-powered vehicles is becoming clear: smaller, lighter, cheaper systems built to subtly augment electric driving, rather than power it in full.
Spend Matters
MARCH 31, 2023
Categories: Conferences , Procurement Commentary , Procurement Strategy & Planning Tags: Conferences and Events This week Spend Matters attended Ivalua NOW EMEA at the prestigious Le Pavillon & Studio Gabriel event venue in Paris. Titled "Breaking new ground," this two-day event explored how businesses must radically shift their strategies to succeed in today's rapidly changing global economy and how technology can support them.
Advertiser: GEP
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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