RPF360
DECEMBER 29, 2022
Procurement technology includes a range of interesting solutions including contract management, data sources, RFP management systems, spend analytics and more. Explore our favorite procurement technology solutions in this blog. The post The top 23 procurement technology tools for 2023 appeared first on RFP360.
Shapiro Negotiations Institute
DECEMBER 27, 2022
Often, when we talk about negotiation, we do so in reference to two parties collaborating to find a common solution. Though this is certainly the nature of some negotiations, many times, negotiators have to deal with more than one other person. Multiparty negotiations are exceedingly common, and it is important to understand them if you wish to be a successful negotiator.
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Procurement Freelancers
DECEMBER 27, 2022
Is your procurement division prepared for the difficulties that lie ahead? When the only certainty… The post Tips To Primarily Consider For Enhancing A Procurement Process first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.
Procurement Tactics
DECEMBER 26, 2022
33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2023. Download Whitepaper →. . Or receive our famous weekly newsletter. Procurement Strategy Case Studies — 5 Insightful Examples. Setting the appropriate strategy in procurement is the first step to improving control and effectiveness of the overall procurement and sourcing activities. However, not everyone knows where to start in their strategy. .
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Planergy
DECEMBER 29, 2022
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Supply Chain Dive
DECEMBER 29, 2022
Ongoing promotional environments and cargo diversions are just a few of this year’s most notable supply chain trends.
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Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 26, 2022
“Smart” manufacturing can result in significant improvements in energy consumption, factory utilization and machine efficiency.
Spend Matters
DECEMBER 29, 2022
Categories: Best Practice , Commentary , Procurement Strategy & Planning Tags: EU , Insights Series For several years now, Spend Matters has been collecting and publishing a series of articles about predictions and insights on procurement, supply and services trends for the year ahead from expert tech and service providers in the market. This year is no different and we’ve framed the subject around “insights,” highlighting providers' observations from the year they’ve left behind and how the
Supply Chain Dive
DECEMBER 27, 2022
Fedex’s consolidation strategy and Amazon’s excess labor costs were just a few of the stories that piqued reader’s interests this year.
Procurement Templates
DECEMBER 27, 2022
Declaration of Non‐Collusion: I, the undersigned, hereby declare that I understand and am aware that any [organisation] staff member who: Aids a potential supplier to [organisation] in fixing or adjusting the amount of their tender by or in accordance with any agreement or arrangement with themselves or any other person; or. Communicates to any potential supplier to [organisation] or to any person outside the [organisation] the amount or approximate amount of allocated budget or previously obtai
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 Brain
DECEMBER 28, 2022
Following are the most significant challenges that the global e-commerce industry will face in 2023, and how to overcome them.
Spend Matters
DECEMBER 27, 2022
Categories: Best Practice , Commentary , Procurement Strategy & Planning Tags: EU , Insights Series For several years now, Spend Matters has been collecting and publishing a series of articles about predictions and insights on procurement, supply and services trends for the year ahead from expert tech and service providers in the market. This year is no different and we’ve framed the subject around “insights,” highlighting providers' observations from the year they’ve left behind and how the
SCMDOJO
DECEMBER 29, 2022
Warehouse automation is an increasingly popular way to maximize efficiency and accuracy in warehouse operations. It can streamline processes, reduce errors and costs, help manage inventory, and improve safety conditions for workers. In this guide, you will learn how it works, its benefits, and how to get started with it. For a warehouse to work efficiently and profitably, many vital tasks need attention, and the Warehouse Management System (WMS) is one of them.
Procurement Templates
DECEMBER 27, 2022
Extension letter template. FAO: [Insert Contact Name from Notice Provisions of Contract] [Contactor’s Company Name] [Contractor’s Company Address] [insert date] Dear Sirs, Extension of [insert title of Agreement] between organisation] and [insert Contractor’s Company name] dated [insert date of contract] [include the words ‘(as amended) ’ here if the Agreement has been amended/extended previously] (the “Agreement”).
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 Brain
DECEMBER 27, 2022
There’s a pressing need for shipping data to be digital and standardized.
Spend Matters
DECEMBER 28, 2022
Categories: Best Practice , Commentary , Procurement Strategy & Planning Tags: EU , Insights Series For several years now, Spend Matters has been collecting and publishing a series of articles about predictions and insights on procurement, supply and services trends for the year ahead from expert tech and service providers in the market. This year is no different and we’ve framed the subject around “insights,” highlighting providers' observations from the year they’ve left behind and how the
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
DECEMBER 24, 2022
A revival of blockchain technology in supply chains might be coming soon.
Strategic Sourceror
DECEMBER 28, 2022
Where do the goods customers order come from? In the past, U.S. stores have largely been stocked by supply chains that flow through the West Coast. However, the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted some of the weaknesses of the existing system. Delays at ports have been some of the most significant and most persistent supply chain stories throughout the pandemic.
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 Brain
DECEMBER 26, 2022
The best approach to encouraging intermodal transportation in the hinterland is through the dry port concept.
Spend Matters
DECEMBER 30, 2022
Categories: Best Practice , Commentary , Procurement Strategy & Planning Tags: EU , Insights Series For several years now, Spend Matters has been collecting and publishing a series of articles about predictions and insights on procurement, supply and services trends for the year ahead from expert tech and service providers in the market. This year is no different as we’ve framed the subject around “insights,” highlighting providers' observations from the year they’ve left behind and how the
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
DECEMBER 24, 2022
As supply chains become more complex and nuanced, surveys about their performance have to keep up to develop strategies that counter disruptions. Here’s a straight-forward, two-step process for turbo-charging survey data and building back resilience.
Shapiro Negotiations Institute
DECEMBER 29, 2022
Negotiations are complicated. No matter what your industry or position may be, you will likely encounter negotiations at some point. It is important for your career and for your company that you understand the minutiae of negotiation so that you can properly execute the negotiation process when the opportunity arises. Listening and understanding the other party ’ s perspective is a large part of negotiating.
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Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 26, 2022
Companies must incorporate supply chains into their strategies not only as an opportunity to cut costs, but also as a competitive differentiator.
Pipefy
DECEMBER 28, 2022
Low-code application development looms large on the horizon for anyone focused on the future of business. This new focus is justified: Gartner expects 70% of new applications developed by enterprises to use low-code or no-code technologies by 2025. The prominence of low-code development is also evident in projections involving market growth. By one estimate , worldwide revenue for low-code platforms will almost quadruple between 2020 and 2025, from 12.85B to 47.31B USD.
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
DECEMBER 24, 2022
Rosemary Coates and CBX Global's Annie Paredes discuss nearshoring to Honduras on this episode.
Solvoyo
DECEMBER 26, 2022
Global Automotive Manufacturer The automative manufacturer used an analytics platform to optimize last-mile delivery infrastructure and tactics. The post Last-mile Delivery Infrastructure and Tactics appeared first on Solvoyo.
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 Brain
DECEMBER 29, 2022
The new year is sure to bring new challenges for logistics providers and retailers. Here are four thoughts on what the industry can expect to see in 2023.
Art of Procurement
DECEMBER 26, 2022
In addition to being the Head of Content and Brand Partnerships at Art of Procurement, Kelly Barner is also the. The post [Pod] Three Authors Featured on The Sourcing Hero Podcast w/ Simon Horton, Tim Hughes and Jonathan O’Brien appeared first on Art of Procurement.
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
DECEMBER 30, 2022
On the last podcast of the year, hosts Abe Eshkenazi and Bob Trebilcock discuss the trends that shaped the last year in supply chain. It was better than you think.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
DECEMBER 25, 2022
Today I’m joined by Lean Solutions Group , a super-successful business service provider that’s using its impressive suite of solutions to make scaling simple. Lean Solutions Group is a nearshore and offshore services provider with a highly scalable and flexible workforce of 7,000 employees with operations at seven satellite offices in Colombia, Guatemala, and the Philippines.
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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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