All Things Supply Chain
JUNE 28, 2022
Covid-19 lockdowns accelerated a shift to online shopping that was already well under way. According to the Adobe Digital Economy Index, consumers now spend an average of $6.
RPF360
JUNE 30, 2022
Explore this blog to learn about selecting a managed print services provider. From key definitions, how to use RFP software to help, a template and to how to write a managed print services RFP, you'll find what you need here. The post Managed print services RFP: Guide, tips and template appeared first on RFP360.
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ProcurePort
JUNE 30, 2022
• In many companies, customer-facing activities have been digitized much faster than supply chain operations. The procurement of maintenance, repair, and operation items for manufacturing enterprises and inventory for trading companies can benefit immensely from digitization. • Other functions such as financial analysis, human resource management, and customer service have improved massively from the insights […].
ivalua
JUNE 29, 2022
In recent years, sustainability has increasingly become a top priority for many organizations. The UN Climate Change Conference UK 2021 (COP26) resulted in another wave of agreements and net zero commitments. Many businesses, governments, and consumers are now acutely aware of the importance of taking action to prevent climate change. One of the UK’s net zero pledges requires listed UK businesses to release public plans for reaching climate change targets by 2023.
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All Things Supply Chain
JUNE 29, 2022
A responsible supply chain is one that takes into account all of the social and environmental impacts throughout every step of the supply network.
Procurement Heads
JUNE 28, 2022
According to Raconteur’s report in The Sunday Times on the Future of Supply Chain & Procurement, constant problems in the supply chain have proved a real headache for many businesses over the past two years. And, as firms struggle to deal with a succession of disruptions, the role of the CPO is becoming even more important, with a share of CPOs citing the below activities as focus areas (American Productivity & Quality Center, 2022): 42% Vendor/supplier relationship management 29%
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ivalua
JUNE 28, 2022
By connecting with C2FO’s network, the partnership will enable Ivalua customers to more intelligently control and manage cash flows, driving growth and better supporting their suppliers. Redwood City, CA, June 28, 2022 – Ivalua, a global leader in Cloud Spend Management solutions, today announced a strategic partnership with C2FO , the largest global platform for working capital, to empower Ivalua customers with enhanced supplier selection and the ability to streamline costs and drive targeted b
All Things Supply Chain
JULY 1, 2022
Chemical shortages hit U.S.
Procurement Heads
JUNE 27, 2022
Sarah Walters, Director of Aster , said, “This is a particularly exciting partnership for Aster as we feel there is a great cultural fit between ourselves and the amazing team at Procurement Heads. . “We share the ethos that our clients are at the heart of everything we do and both organisations are set up to provide a depth and breadth of expertise and capabilities that ensure we can meet their needs.” .
ProcurePort
JUNE 28, 2022
• Purchasing performance measurement is incredibly important for organizations. A cost reduction in procuring new goods and services can allow enterprises to position their end products and services competitively, thus impacting the bottom line. • In recent years, procurement teams have played a strategic role in most organizations. A key driver of this shift has […].
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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.
ivalua
JUNE 27, 2022
With new accelerated payment capabilities, users can more readily capture supplier discounts, support growth, and strengthen the supply chain. . It Pays to Partner! Read our FAQ to get acquainted with our newest C2FO Partner collaboration! Why is this new C2FO partnership important? Ivalua: The C2FO partnership offers expansive growth and liquidity opportunities to our customers.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 26, 2022
In a transportation and logistics context, location intelligence refers to technologies that aggregate supply chain data and apply machine learning to provide insights into the whereabouts and movements of assets, products and human resources.
Supply Chain Game Changer
JUNE 30, 2022
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Importance of a Strong Supply Chain and Logistics Strategy! A supply chain is made up of an interconnected network of suppliers that all function together to deliver products or services to customers efficiently. For a supply chain to run smoothly it needs to be well managed under the right strategy for your business objectives.
Value Match
JULY 1, 2022
Categories. Best Practice Guides. Bid Management. Business. Case Study. Circular Economy. Community Story. Contract for Change. Environment and Climate. Equality and Inclusion. Government Buying Standards. House of Commons Committee of Public Accounts. Human Rights and Modern Slavery. Legislation. National Audit Office Reports. News. Procurement Best Practice.
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
ivalua
JUNE 28, 2022
The post Global Digital Procurement Survey 2022 – Featuring PwC appeared first on Ivalua.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 28, 2022
To successfully ride the bucking growth of e-commerce, shippers and logistics service providers should avoid assuming that consumers want everything super-fast.
Art of Procurement
JULY 1, 2022
Procurement 6 is a new short podcast from Art of Procurement that will be published in the Art of Procurement. The post [Pod] Procurement 6 – July 1st, 2022 appeared first on Art of Procurement.
Una
JUNE 30, 2022
Infographic | GPO Explainer & The Incredible Bulk. By Mackenzie Oakley | June 30, 2022. Have you seen our explainer video highlighting the concept of group purchasing and how group purchasing organizations work? You know, the one that features a giant jar of mayonnaise? If you haven’t, check it out here: Group Purchasing. As a group purchasing organization , Una is on a mission to provide the resources and tools procurement professionals need to feel empowered to make the best sourcing
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.
Strategic Sourceror
JUNE 30, 2022
Semiconductors are one of the most important components of almost all the electronic devices we use today, and are in high demand from corporations globally. With the rise of the internet of things, and our general reliance on more and more complicated technologies, the value and necessity of semiconductor manufacturing on a large scale will only become more important.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 27, 2022
Sweetwater Sound, Inc. didn’t waste any time preparing for this year’s fourth quarter. By the end of May, the nation’s largest online seller of musical instruments and professional audio gear was already finalizing orders and distribution plans for the coming peak sales season.
Skill Dynamics
JUNE 30, 2022
During the 1970’s oil crisis and the rampant inflation that followed, skilled procurement professionals were in demand more than ever before. Now we find ourselves in a similar situation. While professionals have superior technology and analytics on their side, the challenges associated with procurement in a high inflation environment remain the same – and so do the solutions.
Supply Chain Game Changer
JUNE 30, 2022
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Online Casino Industry Game Changers! Organizing a corporate casino party is hard work, and making it a success is much more difficult. Here are a few reasons why holding a casino -themed gathering is the perfect alternative for you if you’re searching for a fresh way to spice up your corporate events and give an amazing experience for your employees. 1.
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Strategic Sourceror
JUNE 30, 2022
We've all heard about supply chain shortages impacting every facet of our lives from a lack of electronics to the prices of cooking oil and food going up. Now, supply chain shortages could be impacting U.S. power companies, forcing them to take far longer to fix major outages. Being in a season of extreme heat that's only going to get worse as summer drags on, it may be time to look at alternative methods of cooling ourselves down in case the AC goes out.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 26, 2022
Mike Jarrett, president and chief executive officer with Jarrett Logistics, talks about how supply chains can overcome the big challenges that they’re facing, as they struggle to get product to market on a timely basis.
Planergy
JUNE 30, 2022
Clients and results. More Customers. We saved more than $1 million on our spend in the first year and just recently identified an opportunity to save about $10,000 every month on recurring expenses with PLANERGY. Cristian Maradiaga. King Ocean. Book a Live Demo. Download a free copy of "Preparing Your AP Department For The Future", to learn: How to transition from paper and excel to eInvoicing.
Finale Inventory
JUNE 29, 2022
Shortages and surpluses are similar in that they disrupt the flow of a business and can cause financial troubles and a loss of customers. However, they differ in numerous ways. The causes and solutions of shortages and surpluses are very different and require businesses to look within to determine what they can do to help prevent them in the future.
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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.
Una
JUNE 29, 2022
Episode 71: Leveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine with Maureen Woolshlager. By Kelly Barner | June 29, 2022. There is no end to the opportunities for mission-driven organizations to contribute their knowledge and resources to the world. In order to be successful, these organizations have to remain focused and ensure that their mission converts to action in a way that benefits those in need.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 26, 2022
SupplyChainBrain readers save $200 off the price of admission for Manifest's 2023 LogisticsTech and Supply Chain trade show.
Positive Purchasing
JUNE 29, 2022
Positive Purchasing launches an exciting new collaboration with Beroe to create the digital procurement enablement platform for the future. Global procurement and negotiation platform and training company Positive Purchasing has announced a strategic partnership with procurement intelligence and analytics provider, Beroe. The move makes Positive Purchasing’s digital platform, Procleus® , available on Beroe LIVE.Ai® , a procurement productivity suite that provides access to the latest, best-in-cl
The Procuretech Podcast
JUNE 28, 2022
This week we’ve got another informal chat from The Procuretech Pub livestreams. I’m talking to Dr. Wolfgang Schnellbächer from BCG, the author of a new book fresh off the presses - Profit from the Source: Transforming Your Business by Putting Suppliers at the Core. . Supplier-centric transformation and the future of procurement. I ask Wolfgang for a quick bit of background, before we move on to talking about his book.
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