What Steps Can Warehouse Managers Take to Prepare for the Holiday Season?
All Things Supply Chain
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Warehouse management teams know the holidays are a time of joy and challenges.
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Corporate Social Responsibility — Everything You Should Know
Procurement Tactics
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2022. Download Free Whitepaper ?. ?. Or receive our famous weekly newsletter. Corporate Social Responsibility — Everything You Should Know. Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is getting attention from a lot of businesses nowadays. But why? . This article will discuss to you what corporate social responsibility is.
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The lost truck – a Supply Chain story
ABC of Procurement
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Here is a story I would like to share with you from my career. This one is on how I lost a truck full of goods. The post The lost truck – a Supply Chain story first appeared on ABC of Procurement.
7 Procurement Cost Reduction Ideas
Procurement Templates
NOVEMBER 25, 2022
Renegotiate existing agreements – are you using agreements to its full effect, if you are not using them or they no longer serve a purpose terminate them. Monitor cost, use an invoice checking company to look for errors where money can be re-claimed. Is the specification over engineered, do you need a rolls royce compared to a mini, are things sufficiently clear to avoid scope creep.
GEP Spend Category Outlook Report 2025
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.
Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up 11/18/2022-11/24/2022
All Things Supply Chain
NOVEMBER 25, 2022
China-Russia rail bridge is finally open The first rail bridge connecting Russia and China is finally up running.
Corporate Social Responsibility in Procurement — Everything a Procurement Professional Should Know
Procurement Tactics
NOVEMBER 23, 2022
33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2022. Download Free Whitepaper ?. ?. Or receive our famous weekly newsletter. Corporate Social Responsibility in Procurement — Everything a Procurement Professional Should Know. Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is adopted by many businesses. However, what is its impact on procurement? . In this article, we will discuss what corporate social responsibility and sustainable procurement are.
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Elon Musk Rules
Procurement Templates
NOVEMBER 25, 2022
1) Avoid large meetings. According to Musk, “excessive meetings are the blight of big companies and almost always get worse over time.” To make meetings more effective Musk suggests fewer of them unless there’s an urgent matter to address. 2) Leave a meeting if you’re not contributing. Similar to rule one, if an employee finds they cannot contribute successfully to a meeting then they should be allowed to leave with no repercussions. “It is not rude to leave, it is rude t
Ocean carriers plan to reduce capacity as demand falls
Supply Chain Dive
NOVEMBER 23, 2022
Maersk, Zim and Matson are rightsizing capacity across several trade lanes, including some Transpacific routes affected by cargo diversions.
What Government Contractors Should Know About the 2022 Recession
Procurement Tactics
NOVEMBER 25, 2022
33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2022. Download Free Whitepaper ?. ?. Or receive our famous weekly newsletter. What Government Contractors Should Know About the 2022 Recession. Decreases in U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) have spurred forecasts for a recession in 2022. However, the country won’t officially be in a recession unless it’s announced by economists in the Business Cycle Dating Committee. .
Is Moving Manufacturing from China to Mexico a Sound Risk-Reduction Strategy?
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 20, 2022
The push toward nearshoring comes as global supply chains are scrutinizing their supply chains like never before — and with good reason.
5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales
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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.
[Pod] The Great Procurement Talent Reshuffling w/ Joe Payne and Jennifer Ulrich
Art of Procurement
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
“The stigma associated with outsourcing is from bad experiences. I think so many people have hired an outside firm with. The post [Pod] The Great Procurement Talent Reshuffling w/ Joe Payne and Jennifer Ulrich appeared first on Art of Procurement.
The ‘ship backup has ended’ at Los Angeles, Long Beach ports
Supply Chain Dive
NOVEMBER 23, 2022
Lower demand as a result of cargo shifting to the East Coast has helped clear the 25-month backlog.
Responsible Sourcing — Everything You Should Know
Procurement Tactics
NOVEMBER 24, 2022
33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2022. Download Free Whitepaper ?. ?. Or receive our famous weekly newsletter. Responsible Sourcing — Everything You Should Know. Responsible sourcing requires a shift from the traditional way companies source their needs. However, what is responsible sourcing? This article will discuss what responsible sourcing is.
Automotive Supply Chains Are on a Long Road to Recovery
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 20, 2022
There are signs of recovery in the embattled automotive supply chain, but true relief is still a few years away.
From Reactive to Resilient: Charting Your Supply Chain Maturity
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5 Strategies for a Successful Merger or Acquisition!
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 19, 2022
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. An Acquisition Gone Wrong! A Coup D’Etat in the Boardroom! When two companies decide to combine their talent and resources in order to engage in larger markets, you will often find that a merger is on the table. If you’re looking at a future where your company will be a part of a merger or acquisition, then you might worry about how to navigate the process.
UPS and Fedex Raise Rates
Procurement Bulletin
NOVEMBER 19, 2022
UPS and Fedex Raise Rates. Despite evidence of slowing shipping demand, UPS and Fedex announced they will raise rates by about 6.9%. That doesn’t include other potential additional increases in shipping costs. Seems like another gut-punch to shippers. Saffron Made in Texas. Iran is the world’s largest producer of Saffron, one of the world’s most expensive spice.
Sustainable Business — Everything You Should Know
Procurement Tactics
NOVEMBER 20, 2022
33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2022. Download Free Whitepaper ?. ?. Or receive our famous weekly newsletter. Sustainable Business — Everything You Should Know. Sustainable business is embraced by many big companies as consumers are more concerned about the ethical standards of companies in making and operating their business. However, what is a sustainable business?
Tracking ESG Goals Through the Supply Chain
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 20, 2022
Corporate leaders are looking to their supply chains for opportunities to work toward environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals. .
The 2nd Generation of Innovation Management: A Survival Guide
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?
An advantageous benefit of digital transformation: Improved safety for your workforce
Supply Chain Dive
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Learn how AI, robotics, and automation can actually help improve safety in environments that are traditionally hazardous.
Impact of Drought in Mississippi on Inland Water Transport and Supply Chain
Sourcing and Supply Chain
NOVEMBER 19, 2022
Logistics has been an indispensable part of the Supply Chain, generally known and seen as a cost centre. Organizations and Nations have been deploying strategies to reduce logistics costs to a minimal percentage of the total material and supply chain costs globally. Multi-modal strategies involve a combination of Road, Rail, Air, Ocean, and Inland Water Transportation that has been vital to reducing costs and meeting delivery schedules without impacting the quality of material being shipped.
Nike Feels the Squeeze
Procurement Bulletin
NOVEMBER 24, 2022
Nike Feels Squeeze by Strong Dollar. Companies that make sales internationally but have a base currency of USD usually don’t like to see too strong a US dollar. As the US dollar is currently so strong, it’s hitting the bottom line of companies such as Nike. Lumber Prices Come Back Down to Earth. During the pandemic and supply chain crisis of the recent two years, builders saw sky high lumber prices, but now that supply chains are easing, lumber prices are coming back down to pre-pand
Fighting Gender Pay Inequality in Procurement and Supply Chain
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
It's critical for women working in procurement and supply chain to know their own worth so they will be better able to negotiate improved financial outcomes for themselves.
GEP Outlook Report 2025
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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
Potential for rail shutdown rises as largest union rejects labor deal
Supply Chain Dive
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
An impasse over guaranteed sick leave is likely headed to a congressional showdown.
How to Manage Credit Card Debt!
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 25, 2022
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Top Considerations in Credit Card Consolidation. They make it so easy, don’t they? Those credit cards. Many of us have a dysfunctional relationship with them. We both appreciate and resent them for their ease of use and convenience. It certainly is easy to overuse them. Effectively managing credit card balances is more than a notion.
[Pod] Procurement 6 – November 25th, 2022
Art of Procurement
NOVEMBER 25, 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 – November 25th, 2022 appeared first on Art of Procurement.
Ensuring Supply Chain Success in the Face of Climate Change
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Between droughts, floods, fires and violent storms, climate change is already impacting ports, highways and factories, and worsening conditions will increase the pressures felt on the supply chain. .
10 Ways to Leverage Buyer Signals and Drive Revenue
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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.
GlobalFoundries appoints former Cisco exec as head of supply chain
Supply Chain Dive
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
The move comes as the chipmaker, in partnership with Qualcomm, will spend $4.2 billion to expand its New York facility.
How do you “Mine” Crypto?
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 23, 2022
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Understanding the Bitcoin Mining Process! The cryptocurrency industry has exploded in recent years. While many have spoken of the bubble bursting, the trade is still very much alive and kicking. One aspect of the industry that plays a vital role in its success is crypto mining. In this guide, we’ll explain what the mining process involves, whether or not it’s a tough thing to do, and if you do want to give it a try, we’ll exp
Constraint-Based Supply Planning & Execution
The Network Effect
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
The post Constraint-Based Supply Planning & Execution appeared first on The Network Effect.
Rail Workers Angry Over Schedules Are Voting on Polarizing Deal to Avoid Strike
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 20, 2022
A no-vote by the two largest rail unions on November 20 could lead to a crippling rail walkout in early December unless Congress steps in.
Load Optimization: A Sustainable Way To Reduce Transportation Costs
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