All Things Supply Chain
MARCH 10, 2022
Although the topics of diversity and gender equality are important every day of the year, International Women’s Day is a time to celebrate women’s achievements and to encourage female empowerment.
Supply Chain Trend
MARCH 6, 2022
Preview – Most IBP cycles around the world are based on a 20-year-old process definition supported by 20-year-old planning concepts. This traditional IBP is not set up for a fast-changing world, where speed of decision making confers a competitive advantage. Intelligent automation will change this. In a series of short blogs, I will discuss the transition of traditional IBP towards a more intelligent IBP.
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Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 8, 2022
Companies from Amazon to Cardinal Health are optimizing their capacity to create additional revenue.
SCMDOJO
MARCH 6, 2022
Blanket Purchase Order Definition. A blanket purchase order is a simple way for many buying and finance directors to streamline the procurement process and enhance operational efficiency. Simply said, blanket purchase orders allow procurement managers to take advantage of preset costs while also reducing responsibilities. A blanket purchase order, also defined as a standing purchase order, is a long-term agreement between a company and a supplier to offer items or services at a certain price ove
Advertiser: GEP
2025 will feel familiar, in some regards. The procurement and supply chain category management landscape will remain turbulent, with geopolitical tensions, worries over fresh tariffs, rising costs, and supply chain disruptions posing significant challenges. But you should also expect some lightning-fast changes in 2025 as artificial intelligence continues to upend the way enterprises and procurement, supply chain, and category management professionals operate.
All Things Supply Chain
MARCH 7, 2022
Supply chains have experienced huge changes throughout history to get to their current level of efficiency.
ivalua
MARCH 11, 2022
The post ESG/Sustainability On-Demand Demonstration appeared first on Ivalua.
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Supply Chain Game Changer
MARCH 8, 2022
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 5 Minute Job Interview Tips for Success! Many of the most important, and in demand, jobs these days are in Supply Chain. Not only are these skills in high demand but the number of people with those extensive skills and experience is limited, making the effectiveness of the Supply Chain job interview more important than ever.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 10, 2022
If retailers, manufacturers and transportation providers can’t get paper labels, the entire supply chain could quickly reach a crisis, and even grind to a halt.
ivalua
MARCH 10, 2022
The post Deliver Tangible Sustainability Improvements — Featuring Michelin appeared first on Ivalua.
ProcurePort
MARCH 9, 2022
Procurement analytics is the process of tapping into a large reservoir of procurement data and using qualitative and quantitative approaches to obtain actionable insights to drive business decisions. Examples of procurement data collected during analytics include; historic spend reports, advanced analytics, and future decisions. Procurement analysis typically involves collecting data from different source systems, classifying […].
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.
Supply Chain Game Changer
MARCH 9, 2022
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Featuring Our 12 Best Procurement Articles! Procurement operations are the backbone of every company’s supply chain. Fundamental to procurement is the acquisition of goods and services from a party that’s further up the supply chain. However, there are two different types of procurement: project-based procurement and operational procurement.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 9, 2022
Alex Cohen, chief executive officer of Liberty SBF, reviews current trends in demand for warehouse and industrial space, and how owners are acquiring financing in difficult times.
The Network Effect
MARCH 7, 2022
The post The Network Effect 2: Key Concepts and Value of Network Effect appeared first on The Network Effect.
ProcurePort
MARCH 8, 2022
As the world continues to grapple with COVID-19, procurement professionals are looking to find ways to continue creating value. It’s clear that businesses need more resilient supply chains to continue fulfilling business procurement needs. Managers need to make most of the budgets availed to them by investing in the right people, technology, and processes.
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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 Game Changer
MARCH 10, 2022
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Best Free VPNs for the Google Chrome Browser! The online universe is a vast and potentially perilous place to do business. Its countless benefits and wonders are often offset by the rampancy of today’s cybercrime rates, for the unprepared at least. Learning how to protect your network to the best of your ability can benefit your customers and your brand immensely.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 10, 2022
Soaring U.S. energy prices are hitting all modes of transport, squeezing smaller shipping lines amid already-volatile ocean rates, as well as truckers who have to contend with delays in clawing back higher costs.
Procurement Software
MARCH 11, 2022
Let’s be honest. Most experienced Procurement Managers don’t enjoy performing administrative tasks and firefighting operational issues. And yet, poor operational efficiency in Procurement means that the typical Category Manager often spends at least a THIRD of their time performing “busy work” This is not an effective or efficient use of their time.
Procurement Express
MARCH 11, 2022
Building positive relationships with your suppliers can make the procurement process smooth for your business in the long run. However, maintaining a good rapport with your suppliers Requires transparency through the supply chain, open lines of communication, and trust. We know that’s easier said than done, which is why we bring you three practical tips to help you minimize potential risks with suppliers.
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 Game Changer
MARCH 10, 2022
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What is Deep Learning? And What Does it Mean for Supply Chain? PyCharm is one of the most popular Python Integrated Development Environments (IDE). This is due to the many distinct and advantageous features of PyCharm, like its smart code editor with code completion capabilities.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 9, 2022
Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine has the shipping industry bracing for new shocks to its labor force, which relies on experienced crew from both countries.
Procurement Software
MARCH 11, 2022
Let’s be honest. Most experienced Procurement Managers don’t enjoy performing administrative tasks and firefighting operational issues. And yet, poor operational efficiency in Procurement means that the typical Category Manager often spends at least a THIRD of their time performing “busy work” This is not an effective or efficient use of their time.
Procurement Express
MARCH 10, 2022
Many contractual disputes between buyer and supplier arise from a lack of understanding of the contractual terms and obligations in a contract. This webinar identifies key contractual terms and discuss the mechanisms for preventing and resolving disputes. Within the business sphere, contractual disputes and disagreements are a relatively common occurrence.
Advertiser: GEP
For years, you and your team have fought an uphill battle. Supply disruptions. Cost pressures. ESG compliance. You name it, and you’ve had to navigate it. In 2025, many challenges will persist, but procurement and supply chain teams have a powerful tool with rapidly advancing capabilities to tackle them — artificial intelligence (AI). The GEP Outlook 2025 report examines the disruptive transformation AI is driving in procurement and supply chains, alongside other key trends and the macroeconomic
Supply Chain Game Changer
MARCH 11, 2022
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. How Successful Businesses Make the Most out of Trade Shows! Trade show exhibitions are an excellent opportunity to showcase a novel product, a new service, or a grand event. It can focus on specific industry or it can allow a mix of projects, inventions, and other amazing feature catalogs from different businesses.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 7, 2022
Global supply chains are unlikely to see relief from congestion, disruption, labor shortages and skyrocketing costs anytime soon.
Procurement Software
MARCH 11, 2022
Not many people outside of our profession understand what is Procurement and what we do. Thus, it’s not surprising that investment into digital procurement tools has been behind tech investments into other departments over the past 20 years. So, how can deploying the latest technology in procurement management help the bottom line? Read on to understand how a medium-sized business that’s barely surviving can become a thriving organisation.
Positive Purchasing
MARCH 10, 2022
In the second of two guest blogs on the subject, procurement gurus, Mark Perera, and Peter Smith, consider whether we are ready for procurement with purpose and what we need to do to get started. Why should we begin to consider procurement with purpose? Mark: Frankly, how our generation and the one before have run their lives, consumed goods and travelled hasn’t done the world much good.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
In today’s ultra-competitive markets, it’s no longer enough to wait for buyers to show obvious signs of interest. Instead, sales teams must be proactive, identifying and acting on nuanced buyer behaviors — often before prospects are fully ready to make a purchase. In this eBook from ZoomInfo & Sell Better, learn 10 actionable ways to use these buyer signals to transform your sales strategy and close deals faster.
Supply Chain Game Changer
MARCH 8, 2022
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. How CRM Can Help Supply Chain Companies! Effectively screening customers is one of the first steps in ensuring that you can keep financial criminals out of your organization. Fortunately, there are plenty of modern know your customer (KYC) and customer due diligence (CDD) programs that are designed for the digital age.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 8, 2022
It’s a given that the COVID-19 pandemic boosted e-commerce, but some of the numbers coming in now are verging on the exceptional.
Procurement Software
MARCH 11, 2022
I see lots of congratulatory posts on social media about various procurement technology companies that have made the Spend Matters 50 To Know, 50 To Watch and ProcureTech 100 lists. This is an annual occurrence. First of all, my congratulations to all of the procurement tech companies out there that have made those lists. I don’t detract from the hard work necessary to achieve recognition in the industry.
SpendHQ
MARCH 10, 2022
The post Top 10 Insights You Should Get from Your Spend Cube appeared first on SpendHQ.
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