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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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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 17, 2024
In today’s fast-paced business environment, procurement professionals face many challenges, from managing supplier relationships to mitigating risks and controlling costs. To address these challenges, many organizations turn to source-to-pay (S2P) suites because they include a comprehensive suite of tools designed to optimize processes and enhance cross-functional collaboration.
Art of Procurement
JUNE 20, 2024
In 2019, Pioneer Natural Resources, an independent shale oil producer in West Texas, was worth $24 Billion. Their CEO, Scott. The post Former Pioneer Oil CEO Scott Sheffield – Colluder or Scapegoat? appeared first on Art of Procurement.
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.
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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.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 20, 2024
Yemen’s Houthi militants managed to strike the MV Tutor with a seaborne drone, killing one crew member and injuring others.
Spend Matters
JUNE 18, 2024
Spend Matters is focusing on Intake and Orchestration as its main theme of deep research this quarter because we believe it is the fastest-growing procurement tech market segment today. If you’d like to understand more about what intake management and orchestration mean for procurement, read our Guide to Intake and Orchestration here. As part of our research we are conducting analyst-led analysis / thought leadership , solution provider deep-dive analyses , webinars , and interviews with both th
Procurement Freelancers
JUNE 21, 2024
In today’s fast-paced business world, supplier auditors are like hidden stars. They are critical to… The post 5 Game-Changing Tools for Modern Supplier Auditors first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.
Supply Chain Dive
JUNE 20, 2024
The $100,000 purchase will help build new services for shippers and carriers, Delivered CEO Andrew Hurst said.
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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.
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.
Supply Chain Dive
JUNE 21, 2024
The retailer's partnership with Agritask will provide information on blackberry and cherry crops grown by certain suppliers.
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?
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 18, 2024
Kearney's annual State of Logistics report estimates that sea level rise and inland flooding could cost the logistics industry billions annually by 2050.
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
SCMDOJO
JUNE 17, 2024
The power to guide supply chain challenges effectively is essential for any business in a difficult and fast-paced industry. According to statistics, the global supply chain control market is predicted to reach USD 37.41 billion by 2027. In charge of maintaining seamless processes and securing long-term success, current businesses must focus on stability and modification due to unexpected disorders and transforming market necessities.
Supply Chain Dive
JUNE 17, 2024
Top vendors got to learn about the retailer's priorities at a meeting in San Francisco last month.
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
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 16, 2024
Pricing has become a strategic lever that allows revenue teams to become more proactive to changes in the market.
Spend Matters
JUNE 21, 2024
Intake and orchestration (I&O) solutions can transform initial customer requests and subsequent interactions for just about any business into streamlined, end-to-end, secure and transparent engagements. But these solutions are quite new to the market and as yet their definition and value is not very well understood, so it’s hard to make the case for investment.
Procurement Freelancers
JUNE 18, 2024
Today’s global marketplace is fast-paced and ever-changing. Companies are focusing more on sustainability. The eco-friendliness… The post Top Sustainable Practices Every Sourcing Consultant Should Follow first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.
Supply Chain Dive
JUNE 17, 2024
The grocer raised the number of approved certifications, saying it should give suppliers greater flexibility to meet quality standards.
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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.
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.
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.
Procurement Insights
JUNE 15, 2024
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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.
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