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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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.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 19, 2024

Ahead of looming deadlines, it's unclear whether either situation will resolve in time to avert these twin crises, or how long any potential work stoppages might last.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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!

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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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Supply Chain Dive

AUGUST 22, 2024

The railroads will now work toward deals with the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference under a government-imposed binding arbitration process.

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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

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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.

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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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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.

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Supply Chain Dive

AUGUST 19, 2024

The British Columbia Trucking Association’s CEO says a shutdown of Canadian railroad networks will lead to a dearth in trucking activity.

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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.

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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,

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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Advertiser: GEP

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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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 22, 2024

After months of talks, the increasingly bitter negotiations, regarding working conditions such as shift scheduling and fatigue provisions, ended on the evening of August 21.

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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.

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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.

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Supply Chain Dive

AUGUST 20, 2024

The charge is based on billable weight and will impact 12 other countries and territories, starting Sept. 15.

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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.

Innovation

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.

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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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Finale Inventory

AUGUST 23, 2024

In the competitive business environment, asset tracking is key to maintaining efficiency and profitability in ecommerce businesses. As an ecommerce business owner, you know the importance of having precise and updated information about your assets. Asset tracking software is essential for achieving this. This guide will outline the significance of asset tracking in ecommerce and provide insights to help you choose the right software for your business.

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Supply Chain Dive

AUGUST 22, 2024

With no new labor deal, Canadian National and CPKC locked out union workers shortly after midnight Thursday.

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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

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