Arkestro

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Food and beverage producers have undergone sweeping changes over the past several decades. Technology innovations have been massive, changing how food is grown, processed, and purchased. There have also been widespread and dramatic changes in how companies work with suppliers, causing supplier relationship management to take a front seat. With globalization, raw materials may come from across the globe.

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Raw materials Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization 98

ivalua

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Author: Hubert Verweij , Head of Procurement Transformation, Capgemini Invent Sweden and Finland. Previously published on Capgemini’s website. Nowadays, Procurement practitioners primarily talk about emerging topics like the reduction of scope 3 emissions, supplier-enabled innovation and supply risk management. These discussions are fed by researchers and thought leaders who emphasize the changing role of Procurement to unlock value potential, mitigate risks and reduce total lifecycle cos

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Una

DECEMBER 6, 2022

8 No-Brainer Reasons to Join a Group Purchasing Organization. By Hugo Britt | December 6, 2022. In business, a “no-brainer” is a decision that is so easy or obvious that it requires very little debate. Procurement no-brainers include low-risk, high-return activities like centralizing data , paying suppliers on time, and optimizing processes. 8 Reasons to join a group purchasing organization.

Purchasing 98

Purchasing Procurement strategies Suppliers Risk 98

All Things Supply Chain

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Apple consider transfer of iPhone production to India or Vietnam after protests in China Apple are reportedly considering moving the means of production of the iPhone amid the workers’ continued…

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Procurement Heads

DECEMBER 7, 2022

For the latest in Procurement Heads ‘ CPO Spotlight series, he spoke with James Dobbin about how he got into procurement, some of the trends he’s seeing in the financial and procurement space and whether the pandemic has pushed us closer to a cashless society. Could you tell us a little about Paysafe and what it is that you do. Paysafe is a leader in the payment sector and has been for the last 20 years.

Strategic sourcing 246

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Procurement Leaders

DECEMBER 9, 2022

After years of firefighting, CPOs are leading their teams into an era of data-driven resilience – enabling their teams to deliver new sources of value. Dive deeper to discover the future of the function.

Sourcing 246

Sourcing Data Risk management Sustainability 246

All Things Supply Chain

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Drayage is one of the supply chain’s most important components, yet it is often confused or simply unknown.

Import 244

Import Supply Logistics 244

Procurement Tactics

DECEMBER 5, 2022

33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2022. Download Whitepaper →. . Or receive our famous weekly newsletter. Manufacturing Sourcing Company in India — The Ultimate Guide of 2023. India’s manufacturing industry is gaining popularity in the world and is set to grow much bigger in the future. However, why do companies source in India? In this article, we will talk about what a manufacturing sourcing company is.

Sourcing 182

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Procurement Leaders

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Danish biotechnology company Novozymes is a leader in the research, development and production of industrial enzymes, microorganisms and biopharmaceutical ingredients. With operations all over the world, and sourcing offices in Denmark, North America and China, its supply chain is exposed to a huge scope of complex challenges, across categories of spend including agriculture, chemicals, and enzymes, among others.

Collaboration 162

Collaboration Supply Chain Efficiency Raw materials Supplier relationship management 162

Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 7, 2022

The authors claim China's systematic repression of the Uyghurs and opaque supply chains has allowed the automotive industry to become reliant on abusive suppliers.

Supply chain 145

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Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon

This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia

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Supply Chain Dive

DECEMBER 7, 2022

The e-commerce giant is ramping up its use of short trips by sea in a bid to lower carbon emissions.

Bidding 135

Bidding 135

Procurement Tactics

DECEMBER 7, 2022

33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2022. Download Whitepaper →. . Or receive our famous weekly newsletter. Financial Supply Chain — The Ultimate Guide of 2023. The financial supply chain is new to many procurement professionals, especially those who have just started their journey in the procurement and supply chain industry. . For this article, we will tackle what a financial supply chain is.

Supply Chain Efficiency 181

Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Optimization Supply chain 181

Procurement Leaders

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Swiss biopharmaceutical company Ferring is a leader in reproductive and maternal health, with manufacturing facilities in Europe, the Americas, China and India. Here, CPO Eric Espinasse describes some of the strategies he has employed to manage the market volatility, from building up inventory to advanced segmentation and closer supplier relationships.

Suppliers 147

Suppliers Bill of materials Raw materials Supplier relationship management 147

Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The transportation and logistics industry faces new challenges and an uncertain economy in the coming year. Following are six trends we can expect to see in 2023. .

Logistics 145

Logistics 145

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ivalua

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Redwood City, CA, December 7, 2022. Ivalua, a global leader in spend management , today announced that bol.com, the largest online retailer in the Netherlands and Belgium, has selected Ivalua’s solution to digitalize its indirect Source-to-Contract (S2C) processes. The project has been delivered in partnership with Accenture. Headquartered in Utrecht, bol.com is one of the most successful retail platforms for third-party suppliers in Europe with 13 million customers in the Netherlands and Belgiu

Strategic sourcing 130

Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Contract Sourcing 130

Procurement Tactics

DECEMBER 6, 2022

33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2022. Download Whitepaper →. . Or receive our famous weekly newsletter. Spend Management — The Ultimate Guide of 2023. Spend management is an important process to reduce losses and mistakes. However, how do you manage your spending? In this article, we will discuss what spend management is. We will tell you the challenges and benefits of spending management.

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Spend management Management Real-time Visibility Budget 172

Procurement Leaders

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Privately held Italian food company Barilla, which started life almost 150 years ago in the northern Italian city of Parma, is today the world’s leading pasta maker – having almost 25% of the Italian market and producing the beloved food staple in 160 different shapes and sizes. Along with several leading pasta brands, it produces a wide range of breads and other cereal-based products, via production plants throughout Europe, as well as North and South America.

Risk 130

Risk Suppliers Risk management Buyers 130

Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Without the right cybersecurity practices, freight factoring companies could introduce security vulnerabilities for freight brokers, shippers and carriers. .

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Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón

Enterprise commerce is evolving fast, and brands relying on rigid, one-size-fits-all solutions risk losing agility. But modernization doesn’t have to mean disruption. In this webinar, we’ll explore how an extensible, modular approach empowers brands to integrate new capabilities, enhance performance, and scale efficiently—all while leveraging Shopify’s strengths.

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Procurement Heads

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Ben Stickland spoke with Dan Churton, Commercial & Transformation Director at Orbit to hear more about the organisation’s heritage, culture and the important role the Head of Procurement that Procurement Heads is recruiting will play in enabling Orbit to achieve its strategic goals. . Orbit Group is a group of housing associations providing affordable housing to around 40,000 households in England, mainly in the Midlands, East Anglia and the southeast, operating out of 7 offices with t

Contract management 130

Contract management Contract Stakeholder engagement Procurement 130

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

DECEMBER 5, 2022

By focusing on integration of advanced technologies, I4.0 can distribute decision making and expand choices across vast supply chains.

Supply chain 125

Supply chain Supply 125

Supply Chain Dive

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Co-founder and CEO Andy Whiting highlighted Texas, Florida and the Carolinas as states the company plans to grow in.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Today’s small-vehicle expedited shipping offers shippers faster delivery and increased agility, which can be a competitive advantage in today’s challenging marketplace. .

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Networking Management 116

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Spend Matters

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Categories: Analysis , CSR , Procurement Strategy & Planning , Sustainability , Technology Tags: PRO For most procurement organizations, carbon management — and greenhouse gases (GHG) more broadly — is a hot topic (no pun intended). There are multiple challenges to tackle, many of which apply to other ESG areas. Even though carbon management is one of the more advanced ESG categories, many organizations lack a structured framework, a methodology and a standard framework.

Management 106

Management Procurement strategies Procurement team Sustainability 106

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Robot density is considered a key indicator of automation adoption by manufacturing.

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Supply Chain Dive

DECEMBER 7, 2022

The flight to Belgium reflects the carrier's plan to use Liege Airport as its European hub.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Even though heat waves and natural disasters have been bringing the global supply chain to a grinding halt asynchronously over the years, it doesn’t have to continue this way.

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Supply chain Supply 111

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Spend Matters

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Categories: Accounts Payable , Analysis , Procurement Systems & Architecture Tags: Head-to-Head , PRO , SolutionMap AP Automation , SolutionMap AP Automation Premium , SolutionMap Head to Head , SolutionMap Premium Europe was the territory where the first e-invoicing specialists, such as Basware, emerged. At the time, Basware was a specialist with great strengths against any competitor, until suite providers like Coupa began to invest in their e-invoicing capabilities.

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Sourcing Data Procurement 98

Procurement Bulletin

DECEMBER 9, 2022

The UK: “Does Anyone Have Eggs? Asking for a Friend. “ Grocers in the UK are limiting egg sales per customer due to supply issues for eggs. Egg producers have been facing issues such as: A large avian flu outbreak in the UK resulting the culling of millions of chickens. Egg producers are facing skyrocketing energy costs (like the rest of consumers).

Supply chain resilience 98

Supply chain resilience Supply chain Supply 98

Supply Chain Dive

DECEMBER 7, 2022

The agency unveiled preliminary guidance on how it would adjudicate potential charge violations of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Nearshoring ensures faster speed to market and quicker transit from manufacturers to customers; suppliers and retailers also enjoy the ease of operating in a more convenient time zone.

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Supply chain Supply Suppliers 111

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