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.
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
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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.
Supply Chain Dive
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
U.S. West Coast, Canada and Mexico ports are seen as viable alternatives if a threatened strike becomes reality on Oct.
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.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Russian intelligence targeted several European countries with sabotage attacks, often by hiring local criminals, officials previously told Bloomberg News.
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.
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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.
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.
Spend Matters
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis provides an overview of TechnoMile and its contract lifecycle management (CLM) solution for government contractors. TechnoMile exists to give government contractors a better alternative to traditional CLM products. While these tools are often focused on the contract creation process for B2B transactions, B2G (business-to-government) contracts are written on federal paper and require more specific management.
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.
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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
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.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 14, 2024
This case study will demonstrate how an outsourced raw materials management and finished goods distribution solution can help a manufacturer maintain efficient material flow and reduce costs.
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.
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.
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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.
Supply Chain Dive
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
The e-commerce giants are already diversifying their supply chains in the wake of the White House’s proposal to limit the exemption, but smaller businesses may have a tough time doing the same.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Biden's proposal would make it so de minimis exemptions no longer cover any imports subject to current tariffs on a variety of low-value Chinese goods.
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
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: 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
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.
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.
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.
Procurement Insights
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
I have yet to see a demo of anyone’s procurement GenAI platform that has surprised me or led to some revolutionary breakthroughs that have left me in awe. Don’t get me wrong, in my quest to find the handful of solution providers who get it, a few have really impressed me because they understand agent-based modeling and their potential for revolutionizing our industry with effective simplicity (versus hype cycle marketing content and graphics that are more confusing than revealing to
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
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
The Justice Department alleged negligence by Dali’s owner and manager in court documents filed Wednesday, and said it intends to seek additional punitive damages.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 14, 2024
Find out how common data elements, when standardized, can begin to connect design, production and logistics, and how modular digital twin “avatars” can apply an entire organization’s institutional knowledge and data in seconds to predict disruption, sense market opportunities and solve complex queries.
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?
CPO Rising
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
Ardent Partners believes that there are “four pillars” that should serve as the foundation for any strategic sourcing program. These are the primary sub-process areas that drive all sourcing activity… The post CPO Rising Listicle: Four Pillars of Strategic Sourcing appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.
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 Dive
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
The money aims to boost sustainable management of solar modules at the end of their use, as concerns grow over how to deal with waste produced by the sector.
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.
Art of Procurement
SEPTEMBER 20, 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 – September 20th, 2024 appeared first on Art of Procurement.
SCMDOJO
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
In today’s globalized world, supply chains play a crucial role in delivering products to consumers. These supply chains are complex, involving several stages of production, storage, and transportation. One of the most important aspects of managing a supply chain is maintaining the quality of goods as they move through the system. Ensuring the right conditions, such as temperature and humidity, is key to preserving the quality of sensitive products like food, pharmaceuticals, and electronics.
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AI isn’t the future. It’s here, now. 30% of businesses have invested in AI. Another 57% will do it in the next 12 months*. From demand forecasting to inventory optimization, risk mitigation to sustainability — AI is set to transform everything. But here’s the secret: success will only come from strong human-AI collaboration, reveals this new new Economist Impact report.
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