The Wrapping Paper Waste Problem – and what can be done about it
All Things Supply Chain
DECEMBER 14, 2020
Ripping open wrapping paper on Christmas morning is without a doubt one of the most exciting things children and adults alike look forward to.
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8 Vendor Management Best Practices
ProcurePort
DECEMBER 16, 2020
What are some of today’s top vendor management best practices? What vendor management pitfalls should you be watchful of? Which of these practices can improve your bottom line? We have scoured high and low searching for vendor management practices that will put you miles ahead of your competitors. Here are our top eight recommended vendor […].
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How Modern Software Empowers Procurement with Agility and Resilience in Times of Crisis
ivalua
DECEMBER 14, 2020
The pandemic wreaked havoc on businesses and their supply chains, but even in these trying times, there’s a silver lining. What we learned about agility and resilience can be applied to future-proof the source-to-pay (S2P) process and help organizations meet any new challenge with confidence. In a recent webinar, “ How to Leverage S2P Platforms to Enable Supply Chain Resilience ,” procurement experts from Forrester, Ivalua and Procurement Leaders discussed how digital transformation and the tech
For Fleet Management, AI and IoT Are Better Together
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 17, 2020
The artificial intelligence of things is already forming the backbone of many of today’s commercial transportation systems, especially in fleet safety.
Load Optimization: A Sustainable Way To Reduce Transportation Costs
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Discover strategies to optimize load building and achieve significant transportation cost savings. Plus, learn how load optimization can help reduce CO 2 emissions and align with climate regulations and consumer expectations. Finally, discover best practices for sustainable load optimization.
How to Land Your First Job in Supply Chain
All Things Supply Chain
DECEMBER 16, 2020
It may not seem like it, but the first job in your supply chain management career could actually be one of the most important.
Finding a Procurement Service that Fits Your Business
ProcurePort
DECEMBER 16, 2020
Remember Goldilocks? The little lady who wandered into the forest and tested each porridge and each bed till she found just the right fit? Well, business professionals often feel like they’re Goldilocks, looking for the perfect solution that’s catered just to their specific needs. Mixing metaphors a bit, it’s quite like looking for the foot […].
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How a New Zealand Meat Exporter Is Navigating the Pandemic
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 14, 2020
It’s tough enough maintaining a reliable domestic food supply chain during the coronavirus pandemic. Imagine, then, the challenge of managing one that stretches nearly 8,000 miles.
Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up 12/12/2020 – 12/17/2020
All Things Supply Chain
DECEMBER 18, 2020
Toyota to release electric car with 10 minutes fast charging in 2021 In a report released by Nikkei Asia, it has been revealed that Toyota plans to unveil an electric…
The Role of RFI in Procurement
ProcurePort
DECEMBER 15, 2020
Are you making the most of Requests for Information (RFI) in your procurement model? The modern procurement cycle has become increasingly more complex over the years. Fortunately, the advancement of tech has not been lost within the procurement industry. Today RFI software has made life easier for both suppliers and procurement teams, allowing them to […].
2021 Strategies for Inventory Management and Supply Chain Recovery
EazyStock
DECEMBER 13, 2020
You already know the biggest supply chain disruption of 2020: the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite increasing vaccine approval, the pandemic is far from over. A vaccine won’t magically eradicate the coronavirus; instead, it will take the vaccine coupled with additional widespread safety measures to usher in a ‘new normal’ – optimistically, by Q3 of 2021. But ‘back to normal’?
Autonomous AI Agents Are the Future of Procurement and Supply Chain Operations
Advertiser: GEP
As early as next year, procurement and supply chain operations will begin to adopt AI agents, often called “agentic AI,” to work alongside employees to make and execute decisions with precision across procurement and even the most complex global supply chains. Unlike LLM-based generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, these AI agents do not require prompts from humans.
U.S. Sees First Hiccups in Push to Deliver COVID-19 Vaccine
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 16, 2020
The first hiccups in the distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine in the U.S. included a holdup in delivering 3,900 shots to two states and the announcement that Pfizer would deliver about 900,000 fewer doses next week than are set to ship this week.
Why ECommerce Fulfillment is Critical for Online Sellers!
Supply Chain Game Changer
DECEMBER 16, 2020
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Featuring Our 10 Best Warehouse Order Fulfillment Articles! Get Our EBOOK HERE. Ecommerce Fulfillment is Critical article and permission to publish here provided by Nikitha Kanumuri. Technological advancements have made our lives more convenient. Different sectors of the economy have benefited from novel innovations; however, businesses can be considered as the biggest winners.
Next-Generation Disruption Management through Supply Chain Visibility
FourKites
DECEMBER 16, 2020
Last week I sat down with Adam Roark, Worldwide Trucking and Logistics Industry Lead at Amazon Web Services (AWS), as well as Bart Coppelmans and Peter Kueth of HERE Technologies. These companies represent two of FourKites’ oldest partners, so I was delighted to have an opportunity to speak with them and learn a bit about each company’s unique perspective on the growing role of platforms and location visibility within the supply chain.
When Not To Take Up a Category for Strategic Sourcing
Empowering CPO
DECEMBER 14, 2020
To answer this question, it is much simpler first to list down the reasons as to when a specific category should be taken up for Strategic Sourcing. Ideally on an ongoing basis an organization should conduct Spend Analysis and Opportunity Assessment. Once every year is the right frequency. This helps a procurement organization to list down its plan for the New Year and identify categories that should be taken up for sourcing.
Freight Procurement Simplified: Bids from Hours to Minutes
Speaker: Eric Berdinis, Ran Sun, & Chris Chmielewski
Procuring freight can be cumbersome, time-consuming, and error-prone. If you’re frustrated with the complex and manual processes for obtaining bids for your contract and spot freight, you’re not alone. In today’s fast-moving supply chain environment, optimizing these processes is critical to staying competitive and cutting costs. Join this exclusive webinar with experts from Uber Freight to learn how the latest digital tools and automation can transform your freight procurement strategy by strea
The Need for End-to-End Visibility in Food Supply Chains
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 15, 2020
Kevin Beasley, Chief Information Office with VAI, discusses the challenge that food producers, distributors and retailers face in achieving the level of supply-chain visibility that allows them to act quickly and precisely in the event of a product recall.
Understanding Outbound Call Centers !
Supply Chain Game Changer
DECEMBER 16, 2020
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Get Our EBook here. Outbound call centers article and permission to publish here provided by Mark Henry. Before knowing about outbound call centers, let’s see what are the types of call centers. There are 3 types, such as inbound, outbound, and virtual. Further, these three are categorized as Domestic and International depending on whether they serve within the country or outside.
Automation Hero December 2020: Brand Masters
EazyStock
DECEMBER 14, 2020
Julie Kehrens, Manager of the Account Support Team at Brand Masters has put significant effort into implementing EazyStock in her company. Not only she has been heading up the implementation, but she has had a big influence on updating processes within Brand Masters. Combining EazyStock with the strategy and processes of Brand Masters helps Brand Masters get ready for the next steps for future growth.
Aside from the Coronavirus, What are Procurement Organizations’ Top Priorities in 2021?
Jaggaer
DECEMBER 15, 2020
The post Aside from the Coronavirus, What are Procurement Organizations’ Top Priorities in 2021? appeared first on JAGGAER.
How To Align Product Management And Supply Chain Operations For Successful Product Launches
Speaker: Shalini Dinesh
Effective cross-functional collaboration and communication heavily influence product launch success. Research shows that as many as 70% of product launches fail due to inadequate coordination among stakeholders, including supply chain, product management, legal, marketing, and change control teams (Gartner, 2022). The 2023 Supply Chain Insights Report highlights that 60% of supply chain disruptions are caused by poor communication and misalignment among cross-functional teams.
Podcast | Supply-Chain Gaps: Lessons From the Pandemic
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 18, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has uncovered some unpleasant truths about the inability of global supply chains to withstand a disruption of such size and scope.
5 Areas Your Business Should Consider Automating!
Supply Chain Game Changer
DECEMBER 18, 2020
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Never Automate a Bad Process! Get Our EBook here. Business should consider automating article and permission to publish here provided by Susan Melony. Automation is the future, but it’s the present as well. Automation works for so many niches and in so many departments. It can save you money, but it saves you from massive logistical headaches as well.
A 3-step guide to Supplier Risk Mitigation: COVID-19 and beyond
Zycus Cognitive Procurement
DECEMBER 18, 2020
Introduction: Supplier risk mitigation has become very important, especially in these times. The two key themes to come out of 2020 from a procurement and supply chain standpoint have been supplier risk mitigation and cyber threat. As the pandemic’s effects started to grow, organizations found their business continuity plans (BCPs) being thrown out of the window.
Where are you on the Journey Towards Autonomous Procurement?
Jaggaer
DECEMBER 16, 2020
The post Where are you on the Journey Towards Autonomous Procurement? appeared first on JAGGAER.
The Ultimate Guide to Transportation and Load Building Optimization
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Enhance your transportation and load building efficiency with our comprehensive guide. Learn to tackle today's supply chain challenges and optimize your approach with advanced planning strategies. This guide covers: Supply Chain Challenges: Discover how transportation planning can address critical issues and improve efficiency. Load Building Benefits: Understand how effective load building can enhance your transportation processes.
Watch: The ‘New World Order’ for Business in 2021
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 13, 2020
Rod Robertson, a partner with Briggs Management, describes a radically different environment in which businesses will sink or swim in the coming year.
5 Critical Work Injury Attorney Characteristics!
Supply Chain Game Changer
DECEMBER 17, 2020
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Worst Forklift Accident Ever and Forklift Safety! (Video). Get Our EBOOK HERE. Work injury attorney article and permission to publish here provided by Susan Melony. There are all types of lawyers. They specialize in all different things, from corporate to environmental law. There are also different reasons why an individual might get into the legal profession.
#2 | An Interview With Giles Breault on How to Approach Digitalization in Procurement
The Supplier Experience
DECEMBER 14, 2020
In this podcast, we are joined by Giles Breault, former CPO of three major corporations including Novartis Pharmaceuticals, Aventis Corporation (the precursor to Sanofi Aventis) & Roche Pharmaceuticals, listen as we discuss how to approach digital transformation in procurement. What does the future hold as an investment in digital procurement grows?
JAGGAER Renews Contract with Cancer Research UK
Jaggaer
DECEMBER 15, 2020
The post JAGGAER Renews Contract with Cancer Research UK appeared first on JAGGAER.
How Hellenic Bank Transformed Its Indirect Procurement Operations With GEP Software
Advertiser: GEP
Financial institutions must navigate a complex web of policies, procedures and regulations to ensure compliance and manage risk. When Hellenic Bank, a leading retail lender in Cyprus, set out to transform its procurement operations, it needed more than just software deployment. It required a partner that would help embed its intricate buying processes — with all its validations, risk assessments and tiered approvals — into a unified system.
No More Hunger: How to Feed Everyone on Earth With Just the Land We Have
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 16, 2020
By the end of this year, 270 million people could be living in famine conditions, up from an already staggering 149 million before COVID-19. Add in the disruptive effects of climate change and our planet’s ever-increasing population, and we’re looking at difficult times ahead.
When Do You Need to Hire a Trucking Company?
Supply Chain Game Changer
DECEMBER 17, 2020
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. When to Call for LTL Trucking! Get Our EBook here. Hire a trucking company article and permission to publish here provided by Saheer Gurjot. For many, trucks are crucial vehicles. These crafts often prove vital to the efficient, safe, and smooth operation of numerous industries. When businesses in need require a truck’s services, they often turn a trucking company.
The invoice, an engine of value
Jaggaer
DECEMBER 17, 2020
The post The invoice, an engine of value appeared first on JAGGAER.
The Evolution of Control Towers to Command Centers
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Are fragmented control towers hindering your supply chain’s growth and response time? Attempting to manage disruptions through various departmental control towers with basic analytic overlays hinders agility and, ultimately, your resiliency. Today’s volatile landscape requires inherent visibility across your entire value chain and the ability to orchestrate course corrections within a unified platform.
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