All Things Supply Chain
MARCH 27, 2024
Amidst escalating attacks and a seemingly unending crisis, the Red Sea predicament is poised to disrupt trade volumes significantly and pose formidable challenges to shippers’ operational strategies at least in…
Procurement Leaders
MARCH 25, 2024
Question: What’s driving your thinking when it comes to the rollout of artificial intelligence in procurement? Is it the efficiencies that might be gained from harnessing the technology? How about the insights that might be available? Or is it more fundamental, such as the potential new business models that might become possible? Or – whisper it quietly – the risks you face from not thinking about it at all?
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Supply Chain Dive
MARCH 26, 2024
The company is consolidating locations as part of its "Network of the Future" initiative, which aims to reduce its labor needs and save $3 billion by 2028.
Procurement Templates
MARCH 28, 2024
Happy Easter. It’s a time for reflection and the resurrection of Jesus. Spend the time reiving your tired body and enjoy time with loved ones. My Valentines Satire post was rather popular so here is the Easter one! Procurement Parody: An Easter Reflection In the solemn glow of Easter, as we celebrate renewal and rebirth, let us turn our attention to a ritual as ancient and mystifying as the resurrection itself: procurement.
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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.
All Things Supply Chain
MARCH 25, 2024
Ever peeked behind the curtain to see how your favorite products come to life? Social media’s doing exactly that, pulling back the veil on manufacturing like never before.
ProcurePort
MARCH 28, 2024
Negotiation is at the heart of procurement. Whether you’re securing the best prices, managing supplier contracts, or resolving disputes, the ability to negotiate effectively is crucial for procurement professionals. In business today, being good at negotiation is more than just getting a good deal. It’s also about creating lasting relationships, reducing risks, and creating value […] The post Essential Negotiation Skills for Procurement Professionals appeared first on ProcurePo
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Procurement Leaders
MARCH 26, 2024
For many procurement and supply chain leaders, it is standard practice to involve suppliers early when developing new products and services. But does it work? Early supplier involvement is a term that has evolved since the 1990s, when the world discovered that Japanese automotive OEMs such as Toyota and Honda outperformed their competitors in terms of design quality and time-to-market.
Spend Matters
MARCH 25, 2024
Complementing our recent research into AI in procurement solution use cases and our wider theme around AI in general , Spend Matters has been undertaking a series of interviews with senior procurement practitioners to gauge the level of interest in, and infiltration of, AI and generative AI (GenAI) in the practical lives of the procurement organization today.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 24, 2024
Automation has been touted as the key to ramping up warehouse efficiency in the face of a shortfall of labor. But it comes with its own set of problems.
Supply Chain Dive
MARCH 27, 2024
CSX and Norfolk Southern are emphasizing communication and flexibility to preserve service reliability.
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
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
MARCH 28, 2024
Cost reduction supplants supply continuity as the top issue facing procurement professionals in The Hackett Group’s annual Key Issues survey.
Spend Matters
MARCH 26, 2024
This content does not express the views or opinions of Spend Matters. In today’s dynamic business landscape, effective spend management is crucial for maintaining financial controls and achieving sustainable growth. However, many organizations still find themselves grappling with cumbersome and needlessly complex legacy spend management technologies which hinder, rather than facilitate, their efforts.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 28, 2024
Fermin Caro, managing director of boutique bank ComCap, discusses how to deal with today's supply chain challenges.
Supply Chain Dive
MARCH 28, 2024
Announcements from Zipline, DroneUp, Wing and Skyports Drone Services this year demonstrate drones' growing presence in supply chains.
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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
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
MARCH 25, 2024
Labor costs continue to rise in the electronics supply chain, but industry research finds materials costs and backlogs easing.
Spend Matters
MARCH 27, 2024
The leaders of the procurement world are up against increasing pressure to, and indeed have the appetite to, “drive significant and unprecedented levels of value” — so says the results of the latest global CPO survey , performed by Deloitte and with expert input from Spend Matters chief research officer and procurement technology authority Pierre Mitchell.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 27, 2024
For all the costly hardware the U.S. and its allies have thrown at Houthi rebels, they haven’t been able to stop the attacks on freighters and warships in the Red Sea.
Supply Chain Dive
MARCH 25, 2024
The chipmaker's hundreds of U.S. suppliers should prepare for "when the taps turn on," according to one expert.
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.
SCMDOJO
MARCH 25, 2024
The supply chain industry is vital to the global economy with its complex network of activities, people, organizations, information, and resources. As businesses continue to globalize and markets become increasingly interconnected, the demand for skilled supply chain professionals is rising. Understanding the pathway to success is crucial for students eyeing a career in this dynamic field.
Spend Matters
MARCH 26, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) comes in many forms (for a complete history of AI in procurement see our recently published autogmentation series) and despite being a consistent ‘hot topic’ for well over a decade now, continues to grow and evolve each year in the procurement industry. In this series of articles we explore the current state of AI in procurement technology.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 27, 2024
Second-hand e-commerce has witnessed something of a boom period in recent years, fueled largely by changing consumer attitudes towards affordability, longevity, sustainability, and effectiveness.
Supply Chain Dive
MARCH 26, 2024
The company's plastics manufacturing facility is on track to reach full capacity this year as it pushes to expand its sourcing capabilities.
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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!
SCMDOJO
MARCH 25, 2024
The Rise of Warehouse Robotics: Revolution or Evolution? Nowadays, logistics landscapes and supply chain management are witnessing a breakthrough innovation: the automation of robots in warehouse operations. Amazon defies mere novelty, as proven by the sterling application of over 200k mobile robot units across all their fulfillment centers worldwide.
Spend Matters
MARCH 27, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) comes in many different forms (for a complete history of AI in procurement, check out our recently published autoaugmentation series) and despite being a consistent “hot topic” for well over a decade now, continues to grow and evolve each year in the procurement industry. This article explores the current state of AI in the CLM market, including a capabilities overview, a high-level market overview and an introduction to the emerging field of GenAI in CLM.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 25, 2024
For global supply chains striving to meet growing expectations of sustainability, transparency and traceability are essential capabilities.
Supply Chain Dive
MARCH 25, 2024
The global food company said its new projects aim to reduce and remove over 500,000 metric tons of carbon over a 20-year period.
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SCMDOJO
MARCH 27, 2024
The world of supply chain management is fast-paced. Hence, leveraging the right technological tools becomes not only beneficial. It is also a means to maintain a competitive edge and operational excellence. For those who use a Mac as their trusted companion in 2024, the hunt ends here. This comprehensive guide highlights software that stands out. However, it goes beyond mere listings.
Spend Matters
MARCH 25, 2024
This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis gives an overview of Canopy, a supplier information management (SIM) solution that focuses on supplier data and due diligence. It is critical to ensure an organization knows the suppliers it works with, has all the required information on suppliers and that the information is up-to-date. Decisions about whether to work with a supplier can be simple or complex, depending on the screening and attention that supplier requires This data collection process and data
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 29, 2024
The deal will mark around $1 billion of investments in acquisitions by Blue Yonder since Q4 2023 in its quest to provide a unified end-to-end supply chain management platform.
Supply Chain Dive
MARCH 25, 2024
The canal authority increased daily booking slots to 27 and implementing long-term solutions like cross-filling.
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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