All Things Supply Chain
JULY 18, 2022
Supply chain shortages make securing the goods people need and want tremendously difficult. Sometimes, such issues cause mere annoyances or mean consumers must wait longer for non-essential items.
ProcurePort
JULY 20, 2022
• Strategic sourcing in any organization means the development of a methodology of gathering and using the information in a manner that leverages the purchasing power of an organization to maximize value in procurement. • What this means is that strategic sourcing needs to be well thought out. It needs to be in sync with […]. The post Importance of Strategic Sourcing Skills appeared first on ProcurePort Blog.
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RPF360
JULY 21, 2022
Discover tips, advice, and tools that will help you evaluate and select the perfect HRMS for your organization. The post HRIS RFP guide: How to find the right human resources software appeared first on RFP360.
Procurement Tactics
JULY 21, 2022
33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2022. Success! First Name. Email. Download Free PDF. Or receive our famous weekly newsletter. Procurement Portal — The Ultimate Guide of 2022. Many professionals encounter procurement portals through e-procurement. However, not many of them know about it. Some are even confused about how it works. . For this article, we will tackle what procurement portals are.
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All Things Supply Chain
JULY 22, 2022
Boeing CEO cites supply chain issues as the reason for production problems The largest commercial aircraft manufacturer Boeing has recently experienced slowdowns in production of its 737 Max fleet.
ABC of Procurement
JULY 21, 2022
First the technology, and then COVID-19 forced us into teams and Zoom meetings. Some like it, some hate it. How to get the best of both? The post How to have a good Zoom meeting with suppliers first appeared on ABC of Procurement.
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Procurement Tactics
JULY 21, 2022
33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2022. Success! First Name. Email. Download Free PDF. Or receive our famous weekly newsletter. Procurement Bids — Everything You Should Know. So you are here because you want to know procurement bids? Well, do not worry, you are in the right place. For this article, we will discuss what procurement bids are. We will check why it is important for companies to have a bidding process.
ProcurePort
JULY 21, 2022
• Vendor selection process is a critical part of any enterprise. Vendor selection helps organizations identify, select, and assess potential suppliers for products and services. • So, if you own or manage a company or an organization, the truth is that you’ll have to undergo a vendor selection process. • As a business owner, you’ll […]. The post The 5 Phases of the Vendor Selection Process appeared first on ProcurePort Blog.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 19, 2022
Chief procurement officers (CPOs) must collaborate with stakeholders inside and outside their organization — and begin thinking and acting like CEOs, say the authors of a new report from Gartner Inc.
Procurement Heads
JULY 19, 2022
Meanwhile, there are 1.3m vacancies. Let’s flip that, there are 1.3m opportunities. There have been many opportunities in the procurement and supply chain market in the last 12 months, something which shows no signs of relenting and there are a number of reasons for this: Businesses are looking to bounce back from the pandemic Procurement’s profile has never been higher Geopolitical pressures and their impact on supply chains.
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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.
Procurement Tactics
JULY 20, 2022
33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2022. Success! First Name. Email. Download Free PDF. Or receive our famous weekly newsletter. China Sourcing — The Ultimate Guide of 2022. China sourcing is popular with many professionals in the field of procurement. Do you know why? Because it is the country that sells more manufactured goods than any other country!
ProcurePort
JULY 19, 2022
• Contract management or contract management process cycle is the process of handling and carrying out obligations set out in agreements with third parties. • As a procurement manager, contract management is at the heart of everything you do. At any point, you will be drafting new contracts, scrutinizing proposals, overseeing approvals, following up on […].
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 19, 2022
The right tools and processes will mitigate the impact of supply chain disruptions — and even offer strategic competitive advantage.
Skill Dynamics
JULY 22, 2022
Negotiation is key to business success. Successful negotiation involves good interpersonal and communication skills used together to bring a desired result. For procurement professionals, it’s a core skill that’s essential to be well practiced in. A good negotiator can ensure the right prices are secured, which makes a significant contribution to an organization’s success.
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
Procurement Tactics
JULY 18, 2022
33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2022. Success! First Name. Email. Download Free PDF. Or receive our famous weekly newsletter. Procurement Definition — Everything You Should Know. We know that you have come here in hopes of finding the official definition of procurement. Do not worry because we are here for you to tell the official procurement definition.
Strategic Sourceror
JULY 22, 2022
You'd be hard-pressed to find an industry where a well-oiled supply chain is more central to success than in warehousing. Whether it's for e-commerce conglomerates, brick and mortar grocery stores or big box merchandisers, warehouses contain enormous volumes of goods of every which kind. Through a combination of automated technology, enterprise resource planning software, a well-defined mission statement and an actively engaged staff, a warehouse can put itself in a position to thrive and keep t
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 21, 2022
Quantum computing is emerging as an important means of helping companies solve their most complex business challenges.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
JULY 20, 2022
Many shippers have found it’s nearly impossible to track and manage their allocation efficiently today. The reason they struggle to manage their allocation is often due to inadequate workflows and booking rules, along with relying on the outdated legacy systems they use to manage it. In this article, we’ll highlight three reasons shippers struggle to manage their allocation and how harmonized contract performance and forecasting can enable optimized allocation. 1.
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.
Procurement Tactics
JULY 17, 2022
33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2022. Success! First Name. Email. Download Free PDF. Or receive our famous weekly newsletter. Procurement Synonym – Everything You Should Know. So you want to know about procurement synonyms, don’t you? Well, this is the right place for you! . For this article, we will tackle what procurement synonyms are. We will check what words you can use other than procurement.
Una
JULY 19, 2022
3 Reasons to Develop a Comprehensive Procurement Strategy. By Mackenzie Oakley | July 19, 2022. We all know different purchasing scenarios will require us to follow certain processes or have criteria that needs to be met. Because of this, it isn’t necessarily wise to approach procurement with a one-size-fits-all mentality. Developing a comprehensive procurement strategy ensures there is a vision for the sourcing function in place, helps guide procurement professionals through the decision
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 21, 2022
Artificial intelligence-based prescriptive analytics enable a network approach to planning in volatile times, says Joe Bellini, executive vice president of product management at OneNetwork.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
JULY 17, 2022
Today I’m joined by Jonathan Kempe, CEO and founder of Verifai and host of Let’s Talk Supply Chain AsiaPac, to talk all about the landscape of supply chain and the current disruptions; digital media industry trends; the labor gap between companies and workers; and the role of technology within the industry. We also share a very exciting announcement!
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Value Match
JULY 21, 2022
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Una
JULY 20, 2022
Ep 74: Creating Opportunities for Networking & Education with Kathy Perna. By Kelly Barner | July 20, 2022. Networking has changed a lot in procurement – and the transition from in-person to digital was underway even before the pandemic hit. Digital networking requires a different kind of energy, and when the whole world stopped and went home to work, the most creative educators in the field of procurement found new ways to bind the community together and add value.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 22, 2022
With temperatures soaring in the United Kingdom and in the United States, civil engineers and transit authorities say the heat is threatening rail networks across both countries.
Spend Matters
JULY 21, 2022
Categories: Analytics , Procurement Strategy & Planning , Sponsored Article , Supplier Information Management Tags: Sponsored Article Most organizations believe that their procurement system centers on people, processes and technology. What’s missing in this picture? Data. The data that flows through technology and processes is then interpreted by people to make decisions in a distinct domain.
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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.
SpendHQ
JULY 19, 2022
The post Creating A World Class Supplier Diversity Program: Ten Things To Consider appeared first on SpendHQ.
Positive Purchasing
JULY 21, 2022
We are delighted to be exhibiting at eWorld Procurement and Supply, the leading event for procurement innovation, on 20 September 2022! The theme this year is Keeping Procurement Centre Stage: Building a Resilient & Sustainable Future. You will find us on stand 19 where we will be showcasing our leading procurement and negotiation platforms and training.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 20, 2022
Having dealt with any number of supply chain threats in recent years, supply chain managers need technology solutions that will help them identify which challenges are in their future, says Pawan Joshi, executive vice president for products and strategy at e2open.
Spend Matters
JULY 21, 2022
Categories: Procurement Systems & Architecture , risk-compliance-management , Solution Providers , Supplier Information Management , Supplier Management , Supplier Performance , Supplier Risk and Compliance Management , Technology Tags: PRO Part 2 of this Spend Matters PRO Vendor Analysis 2022 update focuses on the strengths and weaknesses of Procurence’s solution, Meercat, which focuses on the management of direct-materials suppliers which is growing towards becoming a direct-focused suite.
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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.
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