Spend Matters

APRIL 11, 2023

Categories: Procurement Strategy & Planning , Supply Chain , Supply Risk Tags: Sponsored Posts Since the early days of Covid and the immediate blow to global supply chains, the frequency and impact of supply chain disruptions has only increased. During the pandemic, procurement organizations were often the unsung heroes that scrambled to respond to unexpected supply shortages, faltering suppliers and bottlenecked supply chains.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 13, 2023

Organizations are increasingly seeking more choice and flexibility as they modernize their mission-critical workloads. But each organization is at a different point and has different goals when transforming their businesses and modernizing their SAP environments. Some organizations are looking to improve business operations by moving from legacy ERP to SAP S/4HANA®, SAP’s next-generation ERP software, while others want to replace manual processes with AI and automation.

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Procurement Tactics

APRIL 11, 2023

18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Sustainability Issues in Procurement — Embracing Sustainability Sustainability issues are what many businesses should prioritize if they want to continue striving for sustainability in their business operations, especially their procurement activities.

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ABC of Procurement

APRIL 10, 2023

Sometimes things go wrong where you did not expect. The post How not to enter the EU: Short procurement story first appeared on ABC of Procurement.

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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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Pipefy

APRIL 11, 2023

Employee terminations are never easy, comfortable, or pleasant and require time and consideration to get right and be performed in a compassionate manner. But if this process is sloppy, unstructured, or unstandardized, employers run the risk of disgruntled employees, tarnished company reputations, uncomfortable conversations, or — worse — legal consequences.

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Art of Procurement

APRIL 11, 2023

Strategy and tactics. Vision and execution. Procurement organizations have to excel on multiple levels at the same time if they. The post Developing a Vision for Continuous Change appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Procurement Freelancers

APRIL 9, 2023

Procurement is responsible for overseeing all of the processes involved in getting the goods, services,… The post Procurement Agents: A Crucial Part In The Journey Of Your Company’s Success first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 11, 2023

If you’re a supply chain management professional, you’re probably aware of how important it is to continuously improve your skills and knowledge in this field. With the ever-evolving business landscape, staying current on the latest industry trends and best practices is crucial for your success. Fortunately, there are numerous courses available to help you develop your expertise in supply chain management, regardless of your level of experience.

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Supply Chain Dive

APRIL 12, 2023

The burgeoning technology can help companies save time and money, if they can afford the upfront costs of integration and technology training.

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Procurement Tactics

APRIL 11, 2023

18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Treaties and Standards for Sustainability — Everything About Sustainability Treaties and standards for sustainability keep the companies in check if they are sustainable in their business operations , especially in procurement.

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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.

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All Things Supply Chain

APRIL 14, 2023

US looks to establish rules for AI After the recent rise in popularity over OpenAI’s ChatGPT, countries are now looking to regulate this industry to prevent data breaches and subdue…

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 10, 2023

AI-enabled supply chains are 67% more effective than their non-AI counterparts, thanks to reduced risks and lower overall costs, market analysis shows.

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Supply Chain Dive

APRIL 14, 2023

The company has addressed growing complexity in its network by positioning goods closer to end customers, lowering costs and reducing delivery times.

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Procurement Tactics

APRIL 13, 2023

18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Sustainable Environment — Embracing Sustainability Sustainable environment is closely linked to the health of each life form living on this planet. Thus, it is important for companies to ensure that their business operations, especially their procurement, do not negatively affect the environment.

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ivalua

APRIL 13, 2023

The post Ivalua Supplier Collaboration Demo appeared first on Ivalua.

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Procurement Heads

APRIL 12, 2023

For Procurement Heads ‘ latest Head2Head, he spoke with James Dobbin. Could you explain your role at Turner and Townsend? South West and Wales for us is a very large region. There is a clue in the title but is as far as Southampton and Portsmouth, all the way down to the south west tip of the UK, all of Hampshire, Wiltshire, Somerset and Devon, up through Gloucestershire and a chunk of South Wales as well, so a really large geographic area which is home to nearly 500 of our team members no

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Supply Chain Dive

APRIL 11, 2023

A fee will apply if an Amazon Fresh, Whole Foods or Kohl’s location is within the same distance or closer to the customer’s delivery address.

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Procurement Tactics

APRIL 12, 2023

18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Sustainable Labor Practices — Embracing Sustainability Sustainable labor practices in procurement should be observed to ensure that the employees will have a safe working environment. However, how can you integrate sustainable practices into your business operations?

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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?

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 12, 2023

A report from Anvyl found 60% of small and mid-sized businesses reported losses of up to 15% or more in revenue due to supply chain delays.

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Procurement Heads

APRIL 12, 2023

For Procurement Heads ‘ latest Head2Head, he spoke with James Dobbin. Could you explain your role at Turner and Townsend? South West and Wales for us is a very large region. There is a clue in the title but is as far as Southampton and Portsmouth, all the way down to the south west tip of the UK, all of Hampshire, Wiltshire, Somerset and Devon, up through Gloucestershire and a chunk of South Wales as well, so a really large geographic area which is home to nearly 500 of our team members no

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Supply Chain Dive

APRIL 14, 2023

FedEx and UPS have been implementing the practice into their operations. But is there a limit to how adjustable rates can become?

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SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

APRIL 14, 2023

DHL Supply Chain is leveraging automation to assist workers in an omnichannel Carhartt facility, improving e-commerce pick times.

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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

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 11, 2023

Smart supply chain infrastructures have the potential to transform the way we do business, but we need to ensure seamless data interoperability and data integrity.

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Art of Procurement

APRIL 13, 2023

Procurement 6 is a short podcast from Art of Procurement that publishes in the Art of Procurement feed every Friday. The post [Pod] Procurement 6 – April 14th, 2023 appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Supply Chain Dive

APRIL 12, 2023

Talks for the nationwide contract have been slated to start April 17, but the union alleges progress on local matters hasn't met the mark.

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ivalua

APRIL 13, 2023

The post Successful Strategies to Combat Inflation and Preserve Profitability appeared first on Ivalua.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 12, 2023

As the warehousing sector looks to evolve and keep up with rising consumer demand, significant investments are needed in transformative warehouse robotics.

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The Thomas Blog

APRIL 13, 2023

A little competition is good from time to time. We should know: we've been working hard to be North America's leading resource for the manufacturing community since 1898. We're not alone, either. Let's celebrate the following ten companies as the leading suppliers last month on Thomasnet.com ® : 1. Triad Magnetics Triad Magnetics is based in Parris, CA.

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Supply Chain Dive

APRIL 10, 2023

Issues securing and ensuring quality cans affected the availability of some products.

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ivalua

APRIL 13, 2023

The post Ensuring a Successful Digital Transformation appeared first on Ivalua.

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