ProcurePort
JANUARY 19, 2022
Direct procurement happens when an entity invites a sole entity to supply goods and services without being subjected to a competitive process. Both public and private institutions have procurement provisions requiring competitive bidding before awarding contracts to suppliers. However, there are situations where the direct procurement method is deemed fit.
All Things Supply Chain
JANUARY 17, 2022
Summary: Transportation management solutions provide valuable features to organizations that manage their own logistics.
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ivalua
JANUARY 18, 2022
Redwood City, CA January 18, 2021 – Ivalua, a leading provider of global Spend Management Cloud solutions , and Optis Consulting , a trusted implementation partner, today announced that Parkland Corporation has deployed Ivalua’s Source-to-Pay suite. Through the implementation of its best-in-class Source-to-Pay solution which ensures rapid and accurate purchase processing, Ivalua is pleased to support Parkland’s growth strategy by transforming its procurement processes.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 20, 2022
Shipping companies and software developers are experimenting with self-driving trucks as a way to solve a driver shortage worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic, drawing fire from safety advocates who call the technology a risk to motorists.
Advertiser: GEP
Procurement and supply chain leaders are presented with their fair share of challenges, with a host of tools and strategies to resolve them. That said, what’s the best path forward to leverage this year’s trends? In this recap of a recent GEP-WBR webinar, 7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024, GEP’s Pramod Sethumadhavan explores seven vital leadership trends that will help guide procurement and supply chain decision-makers.
ProcurePort
JANUARY 20, 2022
Procurement teams rely on a multitude of frameworks to source and supply needed goods, services, and raw materials. A direct purchasing system (DPS) is a contemporary mode of procurement that has been adopted by numerous enterprises. Explained simply, a direct purchasing system is an automated system that vendors can access at any time. This ‘free […].
All Things Supply Chain
JANUARY 19, 2022
Many supply chain challenges can be overcome by working more closely with partner companies.
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Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 18, 2022
Moving freight by rail is the most environmentally friendly mode of ground transport, with the average U.S. railroad moving one ton of freight 470 miles per gallon of fuel. A new type of railcar aims to further improve the industry’s footprint.
ProcurePort
JANUARY 18, 2022
Category management is the process of pulling together similar products in a single category; and then addressing all the diverse initiatives of a single category as a whole. The initiatives captured in a particular category may include merchandising, procurement process, retail, and sales efforts. More precisely, category management bundles together items to avoid scattered, separate […].
All Things Supply Chain
JANUARY 21, 2022
Cargo airlines warn of supply chain disruption due to 5G rollout in the U.S.
ivalua
JANUARY 20, 2022
valantic creates software and digital process solutions that enable customers to achieve strategic advantages over their competitors. We master the central challenges of digitalization with a uniquely flexible, elementary organizational structure and operational excellence. Visit valantic’s website. The post Valantic appeared first on Ivalua.
Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions
In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 16, 2022
As many Americans worry about empty shelves and delayed packages, looters are taking advantage of the inflow of goods outside of the two southern California ports that are responsible for handling almost half of all U.S. imports.
Supply Chain Game Changer
JANUARY 17, 2022
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Agile Supply Chain! Why Agility is Trumping Lean! Agile project management article and permission to publish here provided by Andrej Fedek. The agile approach is one of the most popular methodologies among project managers these days. This approach has been shown to be quite beneficial in supporting companies in developing profitable products/services.
ContractSafe
JANUARY 21, 2022
What Is Contract Management in Procurement? Procurement teams are critical for any organization, and because they are responsible for contract management, they have a special place in our hearts here at ContractSafe.
ivalua
JANUARY 21, 2022
The post Procurement 2022: Big Trends and Predictions appeared first on Ivalua.
Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller
As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 17, 2022
New rules requiring truckers to show proof of vaccination when crossing the Canada-U.S. border are cutting into shipping capacity and boosting the cost of hauling everything from broccoli to tomatoes.
Supply Chain Game Changer
JANUARY 19, 2022
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Supply Chain Renaissance Has Begun! Strategies to improve your Supply Chain article and permission to publish here provided by Claire Glassman. The supply chain is a significant part of your overall business strategy and inventory management. An effective and efficient supply chain can help your business improve customer satisfaction and money by minimizing wait times for in-demand products.
World of Procurement blog
JANUARY 19, 2022
Understanding your Supply Chain through Data As teams have become remote and the need to quickly get all of your Procurement documents in one place (ideally a secure cloud-based solution), the need to understand every part of your supply base has become more valuable than ever before Being remote means we need to get better at collating accurate and trustworthy data throughout the entire Procurement lifecycle, including pre-contract and post-contract signatures.
Future Purchasing
JANUARY 19, 2022
The application of category management is not something that arrives fully formed into our organisations but is a journey in the development of understanding and insights. This simple observation clarifies that to excel at cat man and extract the maximum benefit, we need an approach that develops our practice year on year. As this is unlikely to happen without some intervention, we need to plan for that development.
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Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 18, 2022
China’s zero tolerance approach to Covid has idled Toyota Motor Corp. and Volkswagen AG factories — a troubling sign for global carmakers as the omicron variant begins to spread in the world’s biggest auto production hub.
Supply Chain Game Changer
JANUARY 21, 2022
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Offline Marketing in the Modern Age! Trade shows article and permission to publish here provided by Amelia Emma. It is recommended that every business owner with dreams of one day growing to be big enough to compete on the international level must attend a major trade show related to their line of business, at least once in their lifetime.
Bonfire
JANUARY 19, 2022
Over the past two years, K-12 students across North America have had to transition back and forth between virtual and in-person learning. For many, ongoing disruptions to learning routines have had a negative impact on mental health and academic success. A recent survey conducted by EdWeek found that high schoolers are getting lower grades, procrastinating more, and feeling more distracted by anxiety than they were before the pandemic.
Orderhive
JANUARY 17, 2022
In this article, you will find seven eCommerce shipping solutions that you can implement to deliver the best shipping experience to your customers. The post 7 Best Practices for eCommerce Shipping appeared first on Cin7 Orderhive.
Advertiser: GEP
Generative AI goes beyond just automating tasks and providing real-time answers. Did you know that implementing generative AI reduces sourcing cycle times and allows for faster decision-making across procurement operations? In this whitepaper — Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes With the Power of Generative AI — experts reveal how the strategic application of generative AI within procurement processes is paving the way for groundbreaking improvements.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 20, 2022
Bill Catania, chief executive officer of OneRail, describes the need for, and benefits of, micro-fulfillment centers for ensuring efficient and reliable last-mile delivery.
Supply Chain Game Changer
JANUARY 20, 2022
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Drop Shipping Teddy Bears! AliExpress article and permission to publish here provided by Dave Chadha. You may have heard of the e-commerce platform AliExpress. If you haven’t, Alibaba, which is owned by Jack Ma, is the parent company of AliExpress. The platform has risen enormously in recent years, and so has people’s skepticism, questioning the possible risks of buying from AliExpress.
World of Procurement podcast
JANUARY 17, 2022
Rich Sains is the Founder of Acada , a Procurement Tech company that looks to remove the mundane admin based work and gives real time insights as to what teams are working on. The awesome part about this solution is that it doesn’t require loads of “admin” to input the data. It gives a central view to Procurement Leaders as to what their team is working on.
EazyStock
JANUARY 17, 2022
The past few years have seen unprecedented supply chain challenges largely stemming from COVID-19 disruptions. As 2022 takes hold, many of the same challenges are present. Consequently, companies are becoming more focused on anticipating, reacting to, and planning for the unexpected through their supply chain strategies. In 2022, key supply chain management trends all lean towards building supply chain resilience.
Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader
Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 19, 2022
From erecting cardboard cutouts designed to obscure produce shortages to jettisoning their usual discounts and promotions, grocers have turned to a range of solutions to get themselves through the global supply chain crisis.
Supply Chain Game Changer
JANUARY 18, 2022
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Disintermediation of the Supply Chain! For many years the predominant priority in sourcing has been finding the lowest cost possible. This paradigm has driven an incredible the movement of a tremendous amount of production to lowest cost regions such as Asia. However the continuity of supply issues caused by the pandemic has created a call to repatriate much of this manufacturing into domestic, albeit higher cost, regions
Shapiro Negotiations Institute
JANUARY 15, 2022
As most master negotiators will tell you, negotiation is a process, rather than an endgame. However, it’s just as important to know that learning how to successfully negotiate is a process as well. So, what’s the benefit of these processes? Conflict is unsettling, and most of us try to avoid it whenever possible. However, conflict can happen anywhere, anytime—it is often driven more by what we feel than what we want or need.
Jaggaer
JANUARY 19, 2022
The post TK Elevator Standardizes Procurement Processes with JAGGAER appeared first on JAGGAER.
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