Una
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Hiring for Procurement in the Project Economy. By Hugo Britt | December 20, 2022. The shift to the project economy has been so subtle that perhaps you haven’t noticed it happening. But the reality is that project-based organizational structures are replacing top-down, role-based hierarchies in businesses of every size. Ask yourself if you’ve noticed any of the following trends in your workplace.
Procurement Tactics
DECEMBER 19, 2022
33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2022. Download Whitepaper →. . Or receive our famous weekly newsletter. How To Negotiate With A Business Partner. If you own a business, you’d know how hard it is to handle everything. You have to find the capital, manage employees, and keep track of profits. This is one good reason to get a deal with a business partner.
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ContractSafe
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Contract lifecycle management isn’t a great dinner party topic. But the success of your business could depend upon doing it well.
All Things Supply Chain
DECEMBER 19, 2022
The days are getting shorter, the nights longer (in the northern hemisphere) and Christmas is practically upon us.
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AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 22, 2022
More and more companies are adopting advanced technologies such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, and the internet of things (IoT) to transform their supply chains and keep pace with market requirements.
Procurement Tactics
DECEMBER 21, 2022
33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2023. Download Whitepaper →. . Or receive our famous weekly newsletter. Financial Supply Chain — The Ultimate Guide of 2023. Supply chain collaboration is definitely new to many newcomers in the supply chain industry. It may be an overused term in the supply chain but still confuses a lot of people. . In this article, we will discuss what supply chain collaboration is.
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Supply Chain Dive
DECEMBER 21, 2022
Geopolitical conflicts, strike threats and weather-related disasters forced businesses to yet again adjust operations.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 19, 2022
Intelligent prediction is more important than ever in enabling our vastly complex supply chains to operate in real time and deliver on customers’ needs.
Procurement Tactics
DECEMBER 20, 2022
33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2023. Download Whitepaper →. . Or receive our famous weekly newsletter. Contract Lifecycle Management Software — The Ultimate Guide of 2023. Integrating contract lifecycle management software is one of the best ways to manage contracts in a company. However, what is it? In this article, we will discuss what contract lifecycle management software is.
Procurement Bulletin
DECEMBER 17, 2022
How to Minimize Price Increases. Unless you’re Walmart, most businesses wouldn’t be able to tell their suppliers to “just don’t raise prices” So, what can you do? Here’s a few tips for minimizing those sneaky and not-so sneaky price increases for your products. A Penny for Your Copper? Apparently copper was feeling left out of the supply chaos happening around the world and wanted to get in on the action.
Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon
This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia
Supply Chain Dive
DECEMBER 21, 2022
As volumes soften, the balance of power appears to be shifting back in shippers' favor.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 21, 2022
Uncommon Goods can experience sales spikes during its typical six-week peak period of up to 10 times the average volumes in Q1 and Q3, and typically does two-thirds of its business in Q4.
Strategic Sourceror
DECEMBER 20, 2022
It's difficult to pinpoint the most important department when it comes to everything that goes on in the warehouse but a case can be made for fulfillment. During the pandemic, when lockdown measures created staffing shortages just as demand for consumer goods skyrocketed, fulfillment was overwhelmed with orders, creating shipping delays that persisted for months.
Spend Matters
DECEMBER 19, 2022
Categories: Best Practice , Commentary , Procurement Strategy & Planning Tags: Insights Series , PRO 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
Advertiser: GEP
Procurement leaders are at a pivotal moment. With CPOs playing an increasingly strategic role, it’s time to leverage innovation and technology to drive resilience and efficiency. Download The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report to uncover key insights to thrive in a dynamic procurement landscape. What’s Inside: How CPOs are driving strategic decision-making and technology adoption The top priorities and challenges for procurement in 2025 Why AI, sustainability, and data analytics are essential for
Supply Chain Dive
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Shortages gave way to excess this year. Here’s how businesses pivoted in the face of declining consumer demand and easing supply chain congestion.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 18, 2022
Proactive pandemic management strategies are an investment in business viability and supply chain resilience, and also enhance business operational capabilities.
Strategic Sourceror
DECEMBER 22, 2022
Maine's official nickname may be the Pine Tree State, but given its proximity to the coast and its abundance of sea life, it might as well be called the Lobster State. Employing an estimated 5,600 independent lobstermen, harvesting over 100 million pounds of the crustacean annually and contributing over $1 billion to the state's economy per year, according to industry data, the nation's lobster supply chain largely runs through Maine.
Spend Matters
DECEMBER 19, 2022
Categories: Cost Management , Procurement Systems & Architecture , Technology Tags: PRO In this Spend Matters PRO Vendor Analysis, we give an update on What’s The Price (WTP), a solution built to quickly provide procurement professionals with insights into the costs and prices of any product or commodity. When we covered WTP in 2019, we illustrated how factual insights into costs were critical for making the right buying decisions.
Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón
Enterprise commerce is evolving fast, and brands relying on rigid, one-size-fits-all solutions risk losing agility. But modernization doesn’t have to mean disruption. In this webinar, we’ll explore how an extensible, modular approach empowers brands to integrate new capabilities, enhance performance, and scale efficiently—all while leveraging Shopify’s strengths.
Supply Chain Dive
DECEMBER 18, 2022
Officials said the threat of a fee contributed to a 92% decline in lingering cargo since the program was announced last October.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 18, 2022
Imagine an individual sitting on their living room couch and wearing VR goggles, not to play a video game but to carry out a day’s work of production.
Una
DECEMBER 20, 2022
How to Bring More Spend Under Management. By Hugo Britt | December 22, 2022. Pocurement professionals apply the term spend under management to measure and communicate their team’s impact on the organization at large. While the definition can vary, it’s generally defined as the percentage spend that falls under procurement’s management. Some organizations define SUM as any spending that leverages preferred supplier contracts.
Spend Matters
DECEMBER 21, 2022
Categories: Accounts Payable , Analysis , Procurement Systems & Architecture Tags: PRO , SolutionMap AP Automation Premium , SolutionMap Head to Head , SolutionMap Premium IT solutions for automating the accounts payable (AP) function has been one of the most beneficial areas of the procurement tech market to businesses during the Covid era, and while automation of the AP process had already taken off with some force for small and medium-sized companies, its strength has intensified to the p
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ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!
Supply Chain Dive
DECEMBER 22, 2022
The adjustments are due to a planned change in a customer's business, according to a spokesperson, and the affected facilities will remain open.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 22, 2022
Winter is upon us, and with the arrival of cold weather, rising energy prices, and oil and gas supplies being impacted by geopolitical tensions, businesses once again face potential supply chain challenges.
Una
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Episode 95: All Eyes on China - the Human Side of Current Events with Kris Lance. By Kelly Barner | December 21, 2022. In 2022, the world read news headlines that included skyrocketing energy costs, the horrors of war, rising food insecurity, complex economic troubles, and more. While the issues at the heart of these stories differed greatly, they all have one thing in common: human impact.
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
DECEMBER 22, 2022
At the operational level, regional supply chains could replace traditional global supply chains. But is friend-shoring so easy to implement? Probably not, but it is certainly worth evaluating.
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Supply Chain Dive
DECEMBER 21, 2022
Alternatives to FedEx and UPS bolstered their services and capabilities as they pursued a larger share of shippers' volumes.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 19, 2022
The next stage of development will see it spooled up using 100% sustainable aviation fuel, a kerosene replacement that’s set to play a key role in cutting net emissions in coming few years.
Procurement Insights
DECEMBER 21, 2022
“For many Americans, unveiling a new treat from their advent calendar each day until Christmas sparks joy. Traditionally, these treats have been straightforward — a piece of chocolate or a small toy. But those were simpler times. In 2022, advent calendars have gotten quite the avant-garde makeover.” – Advent calendars get more unhinged each year , The Hustle (December 21 st , 2022).
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
DECEMBER 21, 2022
There's plenty of uncertainty across it all.
Advertiser: GEP
Tariffs will have a major impact on your supply chain, margins, and operations. Drawing on our work with global companies across manufacturing, automotive, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, software, technology, financial services, and a range of service industries, we outline the key strategic and tactical actions companies are taking to navigate this period of heightened uncertainty.
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