All Things Supply Chain
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Since the Covid-19 pandemic, supply chains have faced geopolitical tensions, environmental challenges and significant disruptions, like the bridge accident in Baltimore.
Supply Chain Dive
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
Customers understand the shorter period between Black Friday and Christmas will pressure the carrier's network, Chief Customer Officer Brie Carere said.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Art of Procurement
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
“Folks from Dell to HP to Nike to Hasbro to Sony to Apple to Google to Goldman, they’re all looking. The post Evaluating India as a Viable Alternative to China appeared first on Art of Procurement.
Procurement Leaders
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Savings can be a dirty word in the complex, angst-ridden world of procurement. Ask your average CPO to talk about the issue and the chances are the conversation will quickly become derailed. Two reasons. First, many CPOs view savings as fundamental, but no longer strategically critical to their strategies. In many conversations I’ve had over the years, savings have been explained away as housekeeping, the basics, an enabler to procurement being trusted enough to drive more ambitious projects and
Advertisement
Learn strategies to develop supply chain maturity and save on costs. In this webinar, supply chain industry experts share insights and best practices for enhancing supply chain efficiency, resilience and adaptability. Delve into the stages of supply chain maturity, from foundational management to advanced optimization and innovation. Discover actionable first steps to boost your operations and reduce costs.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
It’s that time of year again. The supply chain industry is reading the numbers and making final projections and predictions for peak season 2024.
Supply Chain Dive
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
The looming presidential election is still sparking uncertainty in the industry, pushing manufacturers to spend with caution.
Purchasing & Procurement Zone brings together the best content for professionals in the purchasing and procurement field from the widest variety of thought leaders.
SCMDOJO
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
As a procurement officer, you’ve possibly been in the crosshairs of debate between sourcing locally and regionally versus from low-cost countries endorsed by many executive staff and boards of directors. Every time I was requested to have a target percentage of our purchases from low-cost countries I felt a pit in my stomach. I worried whether I could successfully convey the message that even with the great prices, the total cost for the parts would be more than what it would cost to source l
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
EDI stands at the vanguard of digital supply chain evolution.
Supply Chain Dive
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
“However, year-over-year comparisons are little consolation for truckers looking for better pricing now,” DAT Chief of Analytics Ken Adamo said.
Spend Matters
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Today Spend Matters is delighted to announce the release of its Fall 2024 SolutionMap and TechMatch SM procurement technology rankings, which include 93 procurement technology vendors. Known as the most data-centric functionality assessment of procurement technologies in the industry, SolutionMap Insider put these 93 procurement technology vendors through rigorous functionality and capability assessments via 500+ RFI requirements across 15 kinds of procurement technology solutions, with mandator
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?
Finale Inventory
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
In today’s rapidly changing ecommerce landscape, staying ahead is essential for small businesses. As 2025 approaches, hiring strategies will play an even more critical role in building strong teams capable of adapting to the latest trends. To succeed, business owners need to focus on the future of ecommerce and plan for effective staffing to meet the growing demands of the industry.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
The Strait of Malacca stands as a critical, yet increasingly vulnerable, artery of global commerce.
Supply Chain Dive
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Residential deliveries, two-day air shipments and bulky packages are among those targeted by the Jan. 6 price hikes.
Spend Matters
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Part 2 of this Spend Matters Vendor Analysis focuses on the strengths and opportunities of AvidXchange AP Automation solution. We also look at the voice of the customer and the elements to consider when looking at AvidXchange as a potential solution provider. Part 1 of the series provided a detailed overview of the AvidXchange solution. This content is for members only.
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.
SCMDOJO
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
When determining the selling price of their goods or services, businesses may use a variety of pricing models and algorithms. One approach is dynamic pricing, in which an item’s price is continuously adjusted according to certain criteria. Developing an efficient pricing plan might be aided by familiarizing yourself with a dynamic pricing model.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
As AI continues to spread throughout the manufacturing sector, its impact will only intensify.
Supply Chain Dive
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Marine terminal operators are willing to extend gate hours if needed, CEO Mario Cordero said in a press conference.
Procurement Freelancers
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Strategic buying is essential for delivering cost effectiveness, encouraging innovation, and preserving a sustainable supply… The post Explore The Role of Technology in Strategic Purchasing first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.
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
SCMDOJO
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
At a time when businesses are evolving at a rapid pace, the significance of supply chain management continues to grow, becoming an essential part of operations for companies around the globe. As a result, many professionals and aspiring supply chain enthusiasts are seeking educational opportunities to enhance their skills and knowledge. Two platforms that stand out in this field are SCMDOJO academy and Coursera supply chain courses , among many others.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
While there's still a long road ahead for Terminal 6, the outlook for saving container service in Oregon is rosier now than it's been in years.
Supply Chain Dive
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Executives are sounding the alarm that disruption at East Coast and Gulf Coast ports could have severe ripple effects.
Procurement Insights
SEPTEMBER 14, 2024
As I looked at your map, James Meads , I noted a couple of logos that looked familiar to me – one I initially covered in 2014 – Bonfire Interactive, a Euna Solutions Brand. Back then, they were just Bonfire. By the way, the beauty of archives – remember 40 years plus in this industry, is that it takes me very little time to do the following: 1.
Advertisement
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.
Spend Matters
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
In this Spend Matters Vendor Analysis we provide an overview of AvidXchange and its solution for AP automation. AvidXchange is a key player in the US market, focusing on middle-market companies with annual revenues between $5 million and $1 billion. With a substantial volume of more than 70 million transactions processed, the company specializes in AP automation tailored to the specific needs of US-based businesses.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
The service will be available for U.S. sellers for domestic pickups starting in October, and then for global pickups sometime before the end of the year.
Supply Chain Dive
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
The new Supply Chain by Amazon features will be available to U.S. sellers in October, and roll out globally by the end of the year.
Procurement Insights
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Here are 10 of the top procurement blogs in the industry, known for providing valuable insights, trends, and best practices: Spend Matters One of the most influential blogs in procurement, Spend Matters covers a wide range of procurement topics, including technology, supplier management, and sourcing trends. It’s also known for its in-depth analysis of procurement software.
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.
SCMDOJO
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
Does it ever come into your mind how companies efficiently convert inventories into sales? What is the Stock turnover? How do you calculate the stock turnover ratio? What is the formula for the stock turnover to analyze the stock data? How will the stock turnover ratio show the current stock counts and the need for stock up to fulfill demand/ forecasting to different businesses?
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Supply chain strategy drives the decision-making process for network design, as well as industrial real estate required to make the supply chain work.
Supply Chain Dive
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
The agency will keep outgoing mail processing operations at plants in California, Florida and other states as part of its proposed transportation overhaul.
Procurement Insights
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
As I had indicated in the article below, I reached out to ORO Labs for comments. Unfortunately, I ran into the old “Off The Record” wall (or Stonewall). Here is my reply to Emily Rakowski , the Chief Marketing Officer for Oro Labs. (By the way, I had initially contacted Lalitha Rajagopalan – Oro’s Co-Founder, who immediately transferred me to Emily.
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.
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
245 
Let's personalize your content