ABC of Procurement
AUGUST 9, 2024
Do you want to create a CV that every Procurement Manager will notice? Here are some tips from someone who reviews and hires based on them. The post Procurement CV – a rant (again) first appeared on ABC of Procurement.
All Things Supply Chain
AUGUST 5, 2024
Establishing effective business contracts is crucial for securing the foundations of any enterprise. These documents serve not only as safeguards but also as frameworks for clear operational guidelines.
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Procurement Leaders
AUGUST 5, 2024
A couple of weeks ago I hosted a CPO Connect call during which we spoke to Sandro Scharlibbe, the former CPO of tier-1 automotive supplier Brose and the newly appointed CEO of Küster Holding. Sandro will be well known to many in the Procurement Leaders community – not least for the many awards he and his team picked up during his time as CPO – but also the work he championed on supplier-enabled innovation, which helped inspire many activities we hosted back in the pre-Covid days.
Supply Chain Dive
AUGUST 9, 2024
The company will assist Global Ecommerce shippers in transitioning to alternative delivery options, interim CEO Lance Rosenzweig said Thursday.
Speaker: Paul Heller
Most innovation work proceeds independently from company strategy. As a result, the products that arrive in the market are not well aligned with the company’s goals. This challenge is particularly significant in organizations with transformation-oriented strategies, where innovation must directly support growth, scalability, and strategic pivots. In this session, we will discuss why innovation in large companies is so often not aligned with the company’s strategy and what innovation leaders, pro
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 7, 2024
The union for Atlantic and East Coast port workers is planning to meet in September to look over its final contract demands.
Spend Matters
AUGUST 5, 2024
Part 2 of this Spend Matters Vendor Analysis focuses on the strengths and opportunities of Ivalua’s S2C solution. We will also look at the voice of the customer and the elements to consider when looking at Ivalua as a potential solution provider. Part 1 of the series provided a history and overview of Ivalua’s S2C solution as well as the solution’s roadmap/vision.
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Supply Chain Dive
AUGUST 5, 2024
Although most hiring managers have a positive outlook on the remainder of the year, some reported their companies don’t have enough money to hire.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 4, 2024
With the rise of AI-driven approaches like decision intelligence, companies can invest in the necessary tools not only to keep up, but to thrive in an increasingly complex economy.
Procurement Freelancers
AUGUST 6, 2024
There will inevitably be supply chain disruptions in the modern, globalized economy. These disruptions, which… The post The Role of Sourcing Consultants in Navigating Supply Chain Disruptions first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.
The Good Spending
AUGUST 7, 2024
Digitization vs. Digitalization vs. Digital Transformation In our earlier posts, we covered the notions of digitization and digitalization. We can add the digital transformation to this logical sequence as follows. So, if we plan to conduct digital transformation, it's OK to consider digitization as the first step, i.e., digitizing legacy processes and automating manual labor and paper-based activities.
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Supply Chain Dive
AUGUST 7, 2024
Retailers and direct-to-consumer companies aren't scaling back their options in a competitive delivery environment.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 6, 2024
The collapse of rail, ports and other infrastructure — exacerbated by years of poor governance — have hamstrung Africa’s most industrialized economy.
Finale Inventory
AUGUST 9, 2024
Effective inventory management is vital for the success of any ecommerce business. With rising customer expectations and the need for quick shipping, having a streamlined inventory management system is key. This article examines the significance of inventory management in ecommerce and how Finale Inventory can help businesses manage inventory across multiple locations efficiently.
Procurement Insights
AUGUST 9, 2024
EDITOR’S NOTE: There seems to be an apparent rift between old-school and Generation Next workers within many analyst firms. When Gartner’s name came up during a recent conversation, I was immediately reminded of this post I wrote – including a short video in 2011. Back then, I upset a few people by writing the post, but it is still one of the most widely read posts in my archives.
Advertiser: GEP
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Supply Chain Dive
AUGUST 5, 2024
Joining the federal platform is one piece of the appliance manufacturer's larger supply chain strategy, VP of Logistics Marcia Brey told Supply Chain Dive.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 4, 2024
An accelerated and autonomous supply chain adapts and reacts by providing visibility across systems, streamlining workflows, eliminating silos, and enabling autonomous disruption management.
Finale Inventory
AUGUST 9, 2024
As the year ends, small business owners face numerous tasks, from managing daily operations to planning for the future. One critical area that should be addressed during this busy period is year-end inventory management. Properly handling your inventory at year’s end is vital for the overall efficiency and success of your business. This article highlights the significance of year-end inventory management, key components of a year-end inventory checklist, and how you can use Finale Inventor
CPO Rising
AUGUST 9, 2024
Fridays (in 2024) means that it’s time for another CPO Rising Listicle. Each list will include a variety of procurement tips, trends, insights, research, lists, strategies, and/or recommendations designed to help… The post CPO Rising Listicle: Every CPO Is Facing Three BIG Questions appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.
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
AUGUST 7, 2024
CEO RJ Scaringe expects suppliers will offer more favorable pricing for several components, including chipsets and other hardware.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 4, 2024
The latest supply-chain news, analysis, trends and tools for executives in the supply chain management industry.
Finale Inventory
AUGUST 9, 2024
Ensuring smooth and efficient warehouse operations is vital for any ecommerce business’s success. A key element is having an updated warehouse equipment and supply list. This article covers the significance of such a list, necessary equipment for efficient operations, how the right supplies can streamline your warehouse processes, the advantages of using Finale Inventory’s free inventory checklist, and the impact of an organized warehouse on ecommerce success.
Art of Procurement
AUGUST 9, 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 – August 9th, 2024 appeared first on Art of Procurement.
Speaker: Ketan Jahagirdar
Picture your projects as patients, each with its own unique rhythm and pulse, thriving under your care 🥼 🩺 Step into the role of an innovative project doctor in our upcoming webinar! This session is your guide to evaluating the health of your projects through Waterfall and Agile practices like Scrum and Kanban. We’ll explore the vital signs of project success through the lens of the “iron triangle” metrics, using deliverables as tracers.
Supply Chain Dive
AUGUST 9, 2024
Soon after regulators said any labor action would be legal as early as Aug. 22, CPKC threatened to lock out some workers.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 7, 2024
Starting in 2025, the EU will start requiring shipping companies to surrender their carbon credits covering 40% of their reported emissions.
Finale Inventory
AUGUST 9, 2024
Inventory asset management is a fundamental part of operating a successful ecommerce business. Properly tracking and managing your inventory helps you make informed business decisions and meet customer demand efficiently. This guide will cover the importance of effective inventory asset management and how Finale Inventory can assist in achieving this goal.
Procurement Insights
AUGUST 8, 2024
EDITOR’S NOTE: Today’s post is inspired by a timely post by Tom Mills. Great post, Tom Mills ! Procurement – real procurement begins on the ground floor at the strategy, policy, process, and execution stage. For example, check out this comment and the four case examples of what procurement should be first and foremost – [link] The following four are an example of what procurement professionals are all about: Patrick Michaud at InnovaCare Health David Latten at Logitech (R
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
AUGUST 8, 2024
A third delivery center is slated to open in Q1 2025, with several more planned as the grocery looks to expand the service to more areas.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 5, 2024
The complexity of order fulfillment is at an all-time high with warehouses utilizing technologies such as WMS, ASRS, AMR’s and AGV’s to manage, store, and move items throughout a systematic process with the goal of getting orders out the door quickly and accurately. But what about the shipping box?
Finale Inventory
AUGUST 9, 2024
In the dynamic ecommerce environment, businesses need to efficiently manage their physical assets. Physical Asset Management (PAM) involves monitoring, controlling, and optimizing tangible assets like inventory, equipment, and property. Effective management of these assets can enhance operations, cut costs, and boost profitability. Understanding Physical Asset Management Physical Asset Management is key to ecommerce success.
HICX
AUGUST 8, 2024
In this white paper, we review how a dedicated supplier information management (SIM) solution adds value to a typical SAP-dominated enterprise landscape, the ways in which SIM enhances overall supplier experience, the reasons why this is important, and how a business case and evaluation of SIM in this scenario should be approached. For businesses extensively using SAP as part of their supplier data and ERP landscape, significant enhancements can be implemented to drive better business outcomes,
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By 2027, Gartner predicts that 40% of sourcing will be handled outside of the procurement function. How can procurement pros ensure that the process is efficient and unified for all users? For a synchronized and democratized approach to procurement, leaders are embracing total procurement orchestration solutions. The What, Why and How of Total Procurement Orchestration details how a multi-level orchestration strategy streamlines procurement processes.
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