Supply Chain Queen
AUGUST 18, 2024
Beneath the surface of the forest floor lies a hidden marvel of nature—the mycelium network of mushrooms. This intricate web connects trees, plants, and other organisms, enabling them to exchange nutrients, information, and resources. Remarkably, this natural system operates with principles that can profoundly inform and improve human-engineered supply chains, particularly as we strive for.
Art of Procurement
AUGUST 22, 2024
The need for freight, and its impact on humanity, can be traced back as far as the Silk Road across. The post Freight Electrification as a Service appeared first on Art of Procurement.
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All Things Supply Chain
AUGUST 19, 2024
Picture a grand orchestra where each instrument must perform flawlessly to create a harmonious symphony.
Procurement Leaders
AUGUST 19, 2024
Data has become the lifeblood of business. Much like ice-cold gelato on a summer’s day, leaders just can’t get enough of it. The challenge, as we all well know, is finding the right data, at the right time, and applying it to the right situations to elevate both the quality and impact of decision-making. But as a senior procurement performance manager at one FMCG company shared during a recent Data and Digital Strategy Cohort call, procurement could overcome this challenge by looking to both ext
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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.
Supply Chain Dive
AUGUST 20, 2024
The charge is based on billable weight and will impact 12 other countries and territories, starting Sept. 15.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 20, 2024
AI is the ideal tool to iterate and achieve the highest levels of speed and accuracy in manufacturing.
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Procurement Templates
AUGUST 22, 2024
A pipeline notice is intended to give the market place and indication or heads up of upcoming procurement opportunities for the following 18 months. Contracting Authorities are not bound by the information in the notice as this can change over time when requirements become clearer. Actual requirements are in the tender notice 93 Pipeline notices (1) This section applies in relation to any contracting authority that considers that, in the coming financial year, it will pay more than £100 million
Supply Chain Dive
AUGUST 20, 2024
The offering for Fulfillment by Amazon users helps them avoid fees by simply having customers keep items, the company said.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 18, 2024
Jeremy Michalek, professor of engineering and public policy at Carnegie Mellon University, reveals the results of a survey that tracked consumer sentiment toward various grocery delivery methods, including the use of autonomous vehicles and equipment.
Spend Matters
AUGUST 19, 2024
This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis gives an overview of True ValueHub, a costing solution built to enable companies to unlock incremental savings beyond what traditional methods and levers like e-sourcing, aggregation and low-cost country sourcing deliver. True ValueHub is a costing solution for direct materials that takes a very analytical approach to the process of identifying opportunities based on a material’s characteristics and suppliers’ capabilities.
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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 Trend
AUGUST 23, 2024
Planners make plans… With their plans they facilitate decision making in the S&OP process, rather than making decisions with a direct business impact themselves. Planning systems create plans…or schedules… The outcomes of advanced planning systems (APS), as advanced as they may be, are plans, schedules, analytics, insights, alerts, scenario’s, at best recommendations…not S&OP decisions!
Supply Chain Dive
AUGUST 22, 2024
With no new labor deal, Canadian National and CPKC locked out union workers shortly after midnight Thursday.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 19, 2024
There have been and will always be threats to the supply chain, and companies will always be managing moment-to-moment changes in the economic environment.
Art of Procurement
AUGUST 23, 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 23rd, 2024 appeared first on Art of Procurement.
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In this webinar, supply chain industry experts share insights and best practices for enhancing supply chain efficiency, resilience and adaptability. Watch the webinar to learn strategies to develop supply chain maturity and save on costs. Delve into the stages of supply chain maturity, from foundational management to advanced optimization and innovation.
Procurement Freelancers
AUGUST 17, 2024
For small businesses, managing procurement contracts can be a difficult task. Effective contract management for… The post Master Procurement Contracts: Your Essential Small Business Playbook first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.
Supply Chain Dive
AUGUST 21, 2024
The retail brand is leaning on more localized supply chains to improve its speed and agility.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 18, 2024
It's hard to know whether peak shipping season started early, and trade volumes will level off soon, or if importers will continue bringing in more than usual.
Procurement Insights
AUGUST 17, 2024
EDITOR’S NOTE: Here are the links to the insightful responses from Dr. Tony Bridger and Claud Egli to yesterday’s post. My reply is below. Claude Egli , Dr Tony Bridger , excellent points. When it comes to procurement, why do we need GenAI? How would it improve on the results of Traditional AI, such as the case example I provided? Remember the comments from a recent post – this one in particular – [link] “Procurement Practitioner – Senior Executive On the AI topic,
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
AUGUST 23, 2024
Technology continues to transform industries across the board. In the construction industry, QR (Quick Response) codes are gaining momentum as a valuable tool. These codes, which can be scanned using a smartphone or QR code reader, offer a variety of applications that can significantly improve efficiency and streamline processes in construction projects.
Supply Chain Dive
AUGUST 20, 2024
Industry experts weigh in on AI, the election and other topics impacting shippers at Industry Dive’s virtual Supply Chain Outlook event.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 20, 2024
Walmart partner DroneUp says it plans to close a combined 18 Walmart delivery hubs in Arizona, Utah and Florida.
Procurement Express
AUGUST 23, 2024
Embracing Sustainability: A Business Imperative In the ever-evolving business landscape, sustainability has emerged as a critical factor that can no longer be ignored. As companies strive to balance profitability with environmental and social responsibility, the concept of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) has become a guiding framework for organizations seeking to future-proof their operations.
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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
Finale Inventory
AUGUST 23, 2024
Effective inventory management is crucial for businesses in the auto parts industry. As supply chains grow more complex and order fulfillment becomes more critical, a reliable inventory management system is essential. This article discusses the advantages of using an auto parts inventory management system, with a focus on the innovative solution offered by Finale Inventory.
Supply Chain Dive
AUGUST 19, 2024
Court documents detail the unit's profitability struggles and a months-long effort to find a buyer.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 22, 2024
Many manufacturers are actively increasing investments in software designed theoretically to enhance productivity, work management and collaboration. Yet manual work is on the rise.
Procurement Express
AUGUST 23, 2024
The Changing Email Landscape In the ever-evolving digital landscape, the way we communicate through email is undergoing a significant transformation. For years, businesses have relied on email as a primary means of communication, from sending invoices and order confirmations to resolving payment disputes. However, a new set of regulations is about to shake up the email ecosystem, and it’s crucial for businesses to understand the implications.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
In today’s ultra-competitive markets, it’s no longer enough to wait for buyers to show obvious signs of interest. Instead, sales teams must be proactive, identifying and acting on nuanced buyer behaviors — often before prospects are fully ready to make a purchase. In this eBook from ZoomInfo & Sell Better, learn 10 actionable ways to use these buyer signals to transform your sales strategy and close deals faster.
Finale Inventory
AUGUST 23, 2024
Inventory management is key to the success of any ecommerce business. It involves tracking and controlling inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability and minimize costs. By adopting effective inventory management practices, businesses can streamline their operations, reduce stockouts , and improve customer satisfaction. This article highlights the significance of inventory management in ecommerce and how training your employees using Finale Inventory can lead to success.
Supply Chain Dive
AUGUST 19, 2024
The funds will support two separate projects meant to improve the port’s ability to distribute information to carriers, shippers and trucking companies.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 22, 2024
According to a release from the union, the dispute is over forced changes to terms and conditions for workers, including "inflexible" work schedules.
Positive Purchasing
AUGUST 23, 2024
10X your thinking at DPW Amsterdam 2024! Are you ready to think and act 10 X bigger than what you do now? Join us at DPW Amsterdam 2024 on 8-10 October where the concept of ’10X’ thinking takes centre stage. Taking place at the Beurs van Berlagein, DPW is the most influential tech event in procurement and supply chain. ’10X’ emphasizes the need for organizations to think and act ten times bigger than their current capacity.
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