All Things Supply Chain
AUGUST 24, 2020
On August 4th, 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate – equivalent to approximately 6 million pounds – that were being stored in a facility at Beirut’s port caught fire and exploded.
ProcurePort
AUGUST 26, 2020
2020 is going to be a significant year historically. From the world-wide pandemic, to the mass social unrest, to one of the most unique elections the United States has ever seen; 2020 has certainly been hectic. Professionals, decision makers, and organizational leaders have had to rapidly adjust to the changing business landscape in order to […].
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ivalua
AUGUST 25, 2020
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Jaggaer
AUGUST 25, 2020
Technology has been augmenting everyday life for quite some time now , but p rocurement has historically been slower in adopting the technological leaps see n outside of the industry. Now this idea of augmented procurement – and eventually autonomous procurement – has surfaced , and many are asking when the change will happen, and more importantly what it means for them. .
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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.
All Things Supply Chain
AUGUST 26, 2020
The true business impact of the COVID-19 crisis will be best measured by the response of industries to learn lessons and rebound as strongly and quickly as possible.
ProcurePort
AUGUST 24, 2020
In an industry like procurement, there are a lot of different terms that sound very similar, and even have similar functionality. Understanding the nuances between these terms is integral to finding success as a procurement professional. Additionally, it can be a good self-reflection exercise to ensure that your internal procurement team is using the appropriate […].
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The Network Effect
AUGUST 27, 2020
The post Optimizing Direct Procurement and the Inbound Supply Chain appeared first on The Network Effect.
All Things Supply Chain
AUGUST 28, 2020
Foxconn and other Asian firms consider Mexico factories as China risks grow As the U.S.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 25, 2020
Starbucks fans can now trace their coffee. And so can farmers, who will know for the first time where their beans end up.
ivalua
AUGUST 25, 2020
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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 Game Changer
AUGUST 27, 2020
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 5 Maintenance Tips for Earth Moving Machinery! Construction Vehicles article and permission to publish here provided by Amy Fletcher. In the construction industry, only 30% of projects are completed on schedule and within budget. As well as common problems such as labor shortages, bad weather or last minute changes to plans, the majority of contractors cite poor site coordination as a major cause of delay.
EazyStock
AUGUST 24, 2020
Systempilot is one of EazyStock’s most successful partners. Felix Kogler & Michael Schnepf, founders of Systempilot, help companies save time and grow their business by implementing digital solutions. That’s why they are EazyStock’s Automation Heroes for August! Names: Felix Kogler & Michael Schnepf. Title: Head of Sales & Head of Consulting.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 28, 2020
With the pandemic disrupting global supply chains, should decades of just-in-time and lean manufacturing practice be thrown out the window?
ivalua
AUGUST 25, 2020
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Supply Chain Game Changer
AUGUST 25, 2020
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 10 Vital Supply Chain Lessons from the Coronavirus Pandemic! The Coronavirus Pandemic has upended virtually every aspect of our personal and working lives. And at the centre of this disruption has been Supply Chain. We’ve heard our political and business leaders talking about Supply Chain more than any time in history.
The Procuretech Podcast
AUGUST 26, 2020
The topic of data is like a boomerang. It always seems to come back into every discussion when we get into the nuts and bolts of implementing a digital transformation in procurement or even just implementing a software solution to get more visibility into spend analytics. Problem is, investing in it often doesn't yield a visible payback that can be directly tracked to a future P&L statement.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 24, 2020
The future of “last-mile” delivery of e-commerce orders is one of flying drones, robots and driverless vehicles rushing product to our doorsteps. Or so the futurists would have us believe.
ivalua
AUGUST 25, 2020
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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?
Supply Chain Game Changer
AUGUST 27, 2020
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What is the Digital Supply Chain? Web based technology and permission to publish here provided by Simcha Michael. Information technologies support the logistics of operations, internal or production. Logistics can be understood as that activity that is responsible for the movement and storage of materials, components and intermediate products throughout the production process, in order to allow the fulfillment of objectives o
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 25, 2020
In the world of logistics, getting ready for peak shipping season usually means following historical demand patterns. But this year, uncertainty caused by COVID-19 is changing everything.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 27, 2020
In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic and a plummeting economy, retailers must nevertheless prepare for the traditional peak shopping season. Some are ready, but many are not.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 26, 2020
As businesses continue to plunge into uncertainty, here are three strategies to consider.
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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
AUGUST 23, 2020
Japan, India and Australia are seeking to build stronger supply chains to counter China’s dominance as trade and geopolitical tensions escalate across the region.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 25, 2020
Employee engagement hit a two-decade high last year in the United States. Here's how to keep it afloat through the pandemic.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 23, 2020
Lisa Anderson, founder and president of LMA Consulting Group Inc., offers advice on how supply-chain managers can function efficiently in a time of deep uncertainty – and why's it's vital to achieve visibility of both customers and suppliers.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 27, 2020
Many U.K. companies are not preparing for Brexit because the coronavirus pandemic has depleted their cash reserves, according to a major institute.
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Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 27, 2020
Walmart Inc.’s jump into the bidding for TikTok jolted investors and technology experts alike. What comes next could be even more disruptive.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 27, 2020
Gregory Schlegel, founder of the Supply Chain Risk Management Consortium at Lehigh University, describes how supply-chain risk is occupying a central role in university and professional education, and why it's vital that executives embrace the discipline.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 27, 2020
Challenge : A customer operating on BluJay’s transportation management system experienced volume increases peaking weekly at 50% year-over-year, driven by COVID-19 and shifts in consumer demand. This created an immediate need to scale carrier procurement efforts to support increased load volumes, while keeping costs in line and meeting customer service expectations.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 26, 2020
Maintaining a flexible, efficient, and reliable retail supply chain has never been more difficult. Inventories are increasingly varied and complex -- a byproduct of retailers struggling to appease as many customers as possible. Consumer expectations have grown every year, to the point that they seem to expect near-perfection. And new services and activities such as buy online ship from store (BOSS) / pick up in store (BOPIS) and curbside pickup have created immense complexity.
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