All Things Supply Chain
JUNE 17, 2024
Critics of cradle-to-grave sustainability efforts have long hoped for simple, and easier alternatives when it comes to food packaging. Fortunately, the circular economy offers the perfect solution.
Procurement Leaders
JUNE 17, 2024
A couple of weeks ago, Procurement Leaders held a CPO Connect Call entitled “the death of category management” It was well attended – as one might expect, given the emotive title – with great discussion and debate about what the future might hold for the process. Many of my conversations with CPOs over recent months have focused on the core procurement process, procurement operating models and how change is required to help manage a new landscape.
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Procurement Templates
JUNE 21, 2024
There are always lots of negotiation books to read and I think I had head of the book called Never Split The Difference but I never bought it until something made me buy the book. It started with my googling my own web page Black Swan , I was thinking what’s my page ranking and how are my ads looking, instead of finding my web page I found an article written by The Black Swan Limited.
Supply Chain Dive
JUNE 18, 2024
There could be "devastating" impacts to delivery reliability if the Postal Service isn't prepared, the Association for Postal Commerce said.
Advertiser: GEP
A Fortune 500 CPG company partnered with GEP to improve end-to-end category management, optimize direct spend categories, and increase strategic focus on tail spend. GEP’s sourcing expertise and market intelligence enabled the company to centralize sourcing and order management processes, strengthen key supplier relationships, and enhance supply chain resilience and agility.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 19, 2024
S upply chain leaders today can not only analyze the past and present to determine the likelihood of outcomes, but can also look to the future to manage them — a practice known as prescriptive analytics.
Spend Matters
JUNE 20, 2024
This content does not express the views or opinions of Spend Matters. As the digital landscape expands, the convenience of online transactions is shadowed by the increasing prevalence of payment fraud, paired with the traditional risk of fraudulent paper checks. With scams ranging from duplicate billing to false vendor invoices and overcharging, businesses face significant risks that can impact their financial integrity.
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Supply Chain Dive
JUNE 20, 2024
Trade growth from Tier 1 suppliers ahead of the facility's production launch increased the port's May activity.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 16, 2024
AI, digitization and orchestration are among the most important developments in supply chain today, says Omer Rashid, vice president of operations development at DHL Supply Chain.
Spend Matters
JUNE 19, 2024
Earlier this week, 16-18 June, ESOMAR hosted its conference, The Art of Science and Innovation , in Chicago, Illinois. ESOMAR is a non-profit membership organization that explores key insights, analytics and research topics. The key themes of the conference were ongoing innovations such as AI and actionable analytics. The conference highlights were the presentations from various researchers, academics and other organizations on the latest developments in (generative) AI, as well as different mar
Art of Procurement
JUNE 21, 2024
Procurement 6 is a short podcast from Art of Procurement that publishes in the Art of Procurement feed every Friday. The post Procurement 6 – June 21st, 2024 appeared first on Art of Procurement.
Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions
In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene
Supply Chain Dive
JUNE 17, 2024
There is even more help on the horizon with the power of generative artificial intelligence (AI) foundation models, combined with traditional AI, to exert greater control over complex asset environments.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 19, 2024
When vetting potential suppliers and customers, it's vital to assess their risk-management profiles and strategies, says Danny Thompson, chief product officer at apexanalytix.
Spend Matters
JUNE 17, 2024
Part 2 of this Spend Matters Vendor Analysis focuses on the strengths and opportunities of GEP’s S2C solution. We will also look at the voice of the customer and the elements to consider when looking at GEP as a potential solution provider. Part 1 of the series provided a history and overview of GEP’s S2C solution as well as the solution’s roadmap/vision.
Procurement Insights
JUNE 21, 2024
What are your thoughts regarding the following statement: These companies had high valuations with little to no profits, riding the wave and hype of the new tech. A booming equity market funded them in the early 2020s, which came with cheap capital. When the money dried up, and these companies had no self-sustaining profits to continue operating , the crash finally came.
Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller
As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe
Supply Chain Dive
JUNE 21, 2024
The retailer's partnership with Agritask will provide information on blackberry and cherry crops grown by certain suppliers.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 20, 2024
Over the last decade, the world has changed dramatically for manufacturers. But so has technology, with a host of new tools for streamlining operations, automating tasks and saving on costs.
Una
JUNE 19, 2024
EPISODE 170 Understanding Data and Risk in Decision Making with Blake Tablak By Kelly Barner | June 19, 2024 The volume of data available at our fingertips can sometimes create the illusion that any information is accessible, that decision making is improved, and that failure is avoidable. Once we get past that illusion and accept the reality of even data-driven decision making, we can finally be on the road to success.
Supply Chain Trend
JUNE 17, 2024
Over the weekend I made my first GPT. It’s an IBP GPT, maybe the world’s first. Although you can make GPT’s more sophisticated, you can start rather simple. That’s what I did. I took an open AI membership, created a GPT, wrote a prompt, wrote four prompt indicators. Told it to be friendly and gave it some other guidance. My aim was to help an IBP user brainstorm some solutions to a typical problem during an IBP cycle.
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When the only certainty is uncertainty, what does that mean for today’s supply chain management approaches? This eBook delves into how supply chain orchestration can help businesses unlock agility, transparency, intelligence, and trust across their end-to-end supply chain.
Supply Chain Dive
JUNE 18, 2024
David Colyott joins the distilled spirits producer after a rocky few months that included net income drops and the closure of a Kansas distillery.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 20, 2024
Organizations face a tremendous challenge in integrating multiple information systems and extracting visibility across the enterprise, says Constantine Limberakis, vice president of product marketing with PartnerLinQ.
CPO Rising
JUNE 21, 2024
The Ardent Partners analyst team attended the 2024 Ivalua NOW: Procurement Re-Imaged conference on May 22nd and 23rd in Miami. This event came on the heels of the company’s slightly larger EMEA conference held in Versailles, France, in March (our own Magnus Bergfors, VP of research, wrote about his attendance at the event).
Finale Inventory
JUNE 21, 2024
In the world of business management, one important tool that can streamline operations and enhance efficiency is the use of purchase order templates. These templates serve as a standardized format for creating purchase orders, which are documents used to request and authorize the purchase of goods or services from vendors. By utilizing these templates, businesses can ensure accuracy, consistency, and professionalism in their purchase order process.
Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader
Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,
Supply Chain Dive
JUNE 21, 2024
The Carbon Disclosure Project collaboration pairs supplier diversity data with environmental information from more than 23,000 companies.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 17, 2024
Tracking inventory solely within the four walls of a warehouse isn’t enough to stop shrinkage, says Eddie Misicka, vice president of product and solutions at OneRail.
CPO Rising
JUNE 21, 2024
The Ardent Partners analyst team attended the 2024 Ivalua NOW: Procurement Re-Imaged conference on May 22nd and 23rd in Miami. This event came on the heels of the company’s slightly larger EMEA conference held in Versailles, France, in March (our own Magnus Bergfors, VP of research, wrote about his attendance at the event).
Una
JUNE 20, 2024
How Procurement and Legal Can Team Up to Deliver Value, Minimize Risk The alliance between procurement and legal has a direct impact on business outcomes and protecting the organization from risk. By Mackenzie Oakley | June 20, 2024 Search Search Procurement’s relationship with legal is one of the most important and necessary alliances they can form.
Advertiser: GEP
Procurement and supply chain leaders are presented with their fair share of challenges, with a host of tools and strategies to resolve them. That said, what’s the best path forward to leverage this year’s trends? In this recap of a recent GEP-WBR webinar, 7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024, GEP’s Pramod Sethumadhavan explores seven vital leadership trends that will help guide procurement and supply chain decision-makers.
Supply Chain Dive
JUNE 20, 2024
The $100,000 purchase will help build new services for shippers and carriers, Delivered CEO Andrew Hurst said.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 20, 2024
Many companies have been busy restructuring their supply chains from global to regional or local for a few years now. But what problems are they trying to solve?
Procurement Insights
JUNE 20, 2024
“Jon, if Mars wants cocoa, it will get cocoa – there is no chocolate shortage.” The above statement from one of the industry’s top commodity thought leaders got the wheels spinning in my head. It also reminded me of the post I wrote many years ago – Public Sector Procurement Practice and the Principles of External Economies, Clustering and the Global Value Chain.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
JUNE 19, 2024
Summer is here and we’re already cooking with fresh global supply chain disruptions. While wars and escalating political tensions are shaking up alliances and logistics, organizations are struggling to keep up with new sustainability requirements. The Supply Chain Act driving sustainability and putting environmental conservation first for European businesses is presenting new challenges for businesses looking to find compatible logistics and sourcing partners.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr
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