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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AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.
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.
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 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: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon
This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Procurement leaders are at a pivotal moment. With CPOs playing an increasingly strategic role, it’s time to leverage innovation and technology to drive resilience and efficiency. Download The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report to uncover key insights to thrive in a dynamic procurement landscape. What’s Inside: How CPOs are driving strategic decision-making and technology adoption The top priorities and challenges for procurement in 2025 Why AI, sustainability, and data analytics are essential for
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.
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.
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.
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: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón
Enterprise commerce is evolving fast, and brands relying on rigid, one-size-fits-all solutions risk losing agility. But modernization doesn’t have to mean disruption. In this webinar, we’ll explore how an extensible, modular approach empowers brands to integrate new capabilities, enhance performance, and scale efficiently—all while leveraging Shopify’s strengths.
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.
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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ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!
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.
Spend Matters
MARCH 29, 2023
Categories: Contract Management , Procurement Systems & Architecture Tags: PRO This Spend Matters PRO Vendor Analysis provides an overview of Terzo and its contract analytics solution. Terzo is designed to provide financial insights from contracts that more standard contract lifecycle management (CLM) and contract analytics tools neglect. Terzo is built with an underlying belief that legacy CLM solutions have a legal focus that, while useful, has made it difficult for non-legal end users to
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.
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.
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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.
Supply Chain Dive
MARCH 28, 2023
The food and beverage giant is deploying machine-vision tech to drive efficiency and increase warehouse throughput.
Procurement Freelancers
MARCH 27, 2023
Companies frequently purchase goods and services from a variety of suppliers. The specifics of obtaining… The post Know Why Procurement Consulting Should Be A Crucial Component Of Every Business first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.
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 27, 2023
Categories: Procurement Systems & Architecture , Supplier Information Management Tags: PRO This Spend Matters PRO Vendor Analysis provides an overview of TealBook and its solution for supplier data management. As a company grows, it requires more suppliers to function. Each supplier comes with information about their employees, contact information, products, etc.
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Tariffs will have a major impact on your supply chain, margins, and operations. Drawing on our work with global companies across manufacturing, automotive, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, software, technology, financial services, and a range of service industries, we outline the key strategic and tactical actions companies are taking to navigate this period of heightened uncertainty.
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