All Things Supply Chain

JUNE 8, 2020

Flying cars have not been invented yet, which, if it were for “Back to the Future”, they would have appeared in 2015.

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ProcurePort

JUNE 10, 2020

A source to pay process, or S2P, is a more comprehensive and robust version of a procure-to-pay process. While procure-to-pay processes usually begin with identifying internal needs and submitting departmental requisitions, the source to pay process takes this a step further and adds a higher-level element into the procurement operation. Rather than beginning with departmental […].

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ivalua

JUNE 10, 2020

The Covid-19 pandemic has exposed the fact that many supply chains remain inadequately prepared for a crisis. It’s no excuse to remain passive, though. Supply chain management and procurement sit poised on the frontlines of managing global supply risks for their brands. A reliable supply chain can decrease purchasing and production costs for manufacturers and sellers.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 11, 2020

In a post-COVID-19 world, no smart company can rely solely on China for its manufacturing.

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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.

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All Things Supply Chain

JUNE 12, 2020

Ocean shipping shrinks as pandemic pummels retailers Some shipping lines, whose retail customers are being severely affected by the coronavirus pandemic, are reducing sailing speeds and taking longer routes around…

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 9, 2020

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What is the Digital Supply Chain? There was a time not that long ago when there were no cell phones or smart phones. Now they are literally billions of smartphones and cell phones. This doesn’t even include the number of desktops, laptops, tablets, and all other internet enabled electronic devices.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 9, 2020

Faith in existing enterprise systems, protocols and technology has been severely tested during the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. How should we adapt?

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Supply chain Supply 111

EazyStock

JUNE 11, 2020

Market Trends for the HVAC Industry. The HVAC industry is unforgiving to distributors who are not on top of their game. HVAC has a constantly growing market – especially a growing global market as emerging economies ramp up construction and additional end-users emerge (such as data centers who need to keep their machines cool and ventilated). Plus HVAC equipment is also being adopted more and more by consumers due to technological innovations and climate change driving both affordability and dem

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 10, 2020

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What is Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)? Yelp article and permission to publish here provided by Sam Jenks at kodiakrating.com. Has your friend, or partner, ever looked at you and said, “Let’s go out to eat!”? (Side Note: we’re talking about pre- or post- COVID 19 of course).

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Suppliers Supplier relationship management Procurement team Supply Chain Efficiency 56

Jaggaer

JUNE 11, 2020

With the current global economic circumstances, it should come as no surprise that businesses across all industries are looking for real time solutions to aid their procurement process by identifying cost reduction and spend management opportunities as a priority. The pandemic has not only created a need for a shift in business process, but it has caused budgetary constraints in many segments of the economy as many countries see themselves in lockdown.

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Real-time Visibility Procurement Spend management Supply Chain Efficiency 52

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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.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 8, 2020

As if the global economic downturn weren’t bad enough, U.S. exporters are confronted by a raft of vessel cancellations that hinder their ability to fulfill what overseas sales they’re still able to make.

Export 110

Export 110

SupplyShift

JUNE 10, 2020

The economic impacts of the COVID-19 coronavirus were swift. As countries around the globe responded with shutdowns, demand for some goods and services plummeted and skyrocketed for others. Businesses scrambled to understand and mitigate their risks , which stretched from the point of service delivery to disruptions deep within supply chains. Now it appears the initial response phase is coming to an end.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply chain Suppliers Inventory 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 10, 2020

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Solids Control article and permission to publish here provided by Skyler Malley at diamondtservices.com. Waste is inevitable in any activity of construction, but there is not necessarily an issue so much with waste as there is with how it is dealt with. Technology has been instrumental in helping avoid waste in the oil industry, and that technology is solids control.

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Quantity Quality Supply chain Sustainability 54

Solvoyo

JUNE 10, 2020

In today’s changing market dynamics, the retail business is getting more competitive by the day. Increasing competition by online marketplaces, along with evolving consumer expectations and shopping patterns are making the category management decisions more complex. As customers’ options increase, so do their expectations. Category management and merchandise planning are at the core of retailing.

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Category management Supply Chain Optimization Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Analytics 52

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 10, 2020

So you thought your supply chain was prepared for disruption?

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SupplyShift

JUNE 10, 2020

The economic impacts of the COVID-19 coronavirus were swift. As countries around the globe responded with shutdowns, demand for some goods and services plummeted and skyrocketed for others. Businesses scrambled to understand and mitigate their risks , which stretched from the point of service delivery to disruptions deep within supply chains. Now it appears the initial response phase is coming to an end.

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Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply chain Suppliers Inventory 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 9, 2020

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Access matting article and permission to publish here provided by Skyler Malley at diamondtservices.com. Access matting is a process of using mats to create a barrier between the earth and a job site. Often access matting is used during oil drilling or other large construction projects.

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Jaggaer

JUNE 9, 2020

As the COVID-19 virus begins to subside in many parts of the world, supply chains are stabilizing. Some remain unpredictable, but many companies are trying to navigate the reopening process. Once they’ve taken immediate action , how can organizations ensure stability moving forward? What mid-term steps can they take to minimize their risk and maximize value?

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Procurement strategies Strategy Management Procurement 52

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?

Innovation

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 11, 2020

Accurate forecasting is essential for upstream supply-chain planning and execution — and reducing food and financial waste.

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Supply chain Supply 97

Solvoyo

JUNE 9, 2020

In today’s changing market dynamics, the retail business is getting more competitive by the day. Increasing competition by online marketplaces, along with evolving consumer expectations and shopping patterns are making the category management decisions more complex. As customers’ options increase, so do their expectations. Category management and merchandise planning are at the core of retailing.

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Category management Supply Chain Optimization Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Analytics 52

The Procuretech Podcast

JUNE 10, 2020

We've often spoken about different software solutions and certain, specific areas of the Procurement flight deck which can be automated or digitised. Here, we're taking a step back and looking more holistically at dissecting a project from the conception, right the way through to after installation and commissioning has been completed and managing the performance of the vendor throughout the duration of the contract.

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Procurement Contract Project management Buyers 40

Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 11, 2020

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Common Mistakes in Importing and Exporting! (Infographic). Import/Export article and permission to publish here provided by Sam White at argentus.com. Customs experts are an often unsung, but important, part of strategic Logistics operations. Here’s the lowdown on what companies should be looking for when hiring import/export professionals, and what the talent picture looks like on the ground.

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Export Import Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain 54

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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

Supply chain

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 8, 2020

As consumer demand and buying patterns rapidly undergo changes in a digital economy, the supply chain that supports these emerging needs has to be both responsive and lean — and that’s a difficult balance to achieve.

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Demand Agile and Lean Supply Chain Consumer demands Contract 77

Solvoyo

JUNE 9, 2020

In today’s changing dynamics, industries and businesses are getting more competitive by the day. Retailing is no exception. In fact, the retailing sector is getting even more complex since consumers’ expectations are evolving and the shopping patterns are constantly changing. As customers’ options increase, so do their expectations. The decisions around category management can no longer be supported by manual analysis based on broad assumptions and averages.

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Category management Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Analytics Supply Chain Optimization 52

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 10, 2020

What we learned from the last recession can help companies survive the current shipping landscape.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 11, 2020

Modernizing operations is a requirement for maximum productivity and happy customers — and automated solutions are a good place to start.

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Supply chain Supply 74

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.

Buyers

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 11, 2020

The Northern Sea Route has been deemed a potential alternative to routes crossing the Suez or Panama canals, potentially cutting distances up to 45%.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 12, 2020

The landscape of the workforce is inevitably changing, and so must employers and employees if they want to stay relevant.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 11, 2020

With more than 95% of airplanes still grounded around the world, aerospace and defense leaders must reconsider supply-chain resiliency — and how to withstand unpredictable crises.

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Supply chain resilience Supply chain Supply 61

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 11, 2020

The U.S. is seeing dangerous effects from an over-reliance on offshore manufacturers.

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Supply chain Supply 59

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