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.
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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.
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.
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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.
Art of Procurement
AUGUST 8, 2024
“Every time I don’t have a delivery truck stop in front of your house, 800 grams of CO2 is never. The post Orchestrating the Chaos of Retail Fulfillment appeared first on Art of Procurement.
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.
Spend Matters
AUGUST 5, 2024
In today’s fast-paced business environment, procurement professionals face many challenges, from managing supplier relationships to mitigating risks and controlling costs. In the quest for operational excellence, organizations are increasingly turning to technology solutions to streamline their procurement processes and drive efficiency. To address these challenges, many organizations turn to source-to-pay (S2P) suites because they include a comprehensive suite of tools designed to optimiz
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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.
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.
Procurement Freelancers
AUGUST 3, 2024
Vendor negotiations are an essential part of the complex procurement industry that can have a… The post Sourcing Agents Secure Successful Procurement Negotiations first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.
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.
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.
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
Supply Chain Dive
AUGUST 7, 2024
Retailers and direct-to-consumer companies aren't scaling back their options in a competitive delivery environment.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Supply Chain Dive
AUGUST 7, 2024
CEO RJ Scaringe expects suppliers will offer more favorable pricing for several components, including chipsets and other hardware.
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
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 4, 2024
The latest supply-chain news, analysis, trends and tools for executives in the supply chain management industry.
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.
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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.
Finale Inventory
AUGUST 9, 2024
In the rapidly changing ecommerce sector, asset tracking is vital for maintaining smooth business operations. By precisely monitoring and managing inventory and assets, companies can optimize their processes, enhance customer satisfaction, and boost profitability. Finale Inventory offers a robust asset tracking solution tailored for ecommerce businesses, making these benefits even more attainable.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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?
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
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