Procurement Heads
OCTOBER 17, 2022
You have been described in the business press as one of the ‘UK’s most influential business academics’, where did this all start for you and how did you get into procurement? Like many people in procurement, I fell into it! I would like to think people now choose it as a career, but when I left school, I didn’t have a degree, I had done A Levels in art, English and history.
RPF360
OCTOBER 20, 2022
Learn how to create a business requirements document that effectively informs your vendor about the outcomes and expectations you have around a project. Explore examples, templates and a guide for how to create a BRD in RFP software. The post How to write a business requirements document: Template, examples, tips appeared first on RFP360.
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Procurement Tactics
OCTOBER 18, 2022
33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2022. Success! First Name. Email. Download Free Whitepaper ?. ?. Or receive our famous weekly newsletter. Supplier Relationship Management Software — Everything You Should Know. Supplier relationship management software is a very important factor for procurement managers to strengthen their relationship with their suppliers.
All Things Supply Chain
OCTOBER 17, 2022
Whether on pizza, toast or in dessert, certainly everyone knows (sometimes loves) the pineapple. The pineapple plant was originally native to the Caribbean and Central America.
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Procurement Heads
OCTOBER 20, 2022
As a specialist procurement recruiter, with many years of experience, I’ve seen all sorts of approaches to building procurement and supply chain teams. I’ve witnessed great practices and, unfortunately, disjointed approaches to hiring. With continued competition for the best procurement and supply chain talent, a slick and well-defined recruitment process can prove to be the marginal gain that leads to a successful recruitment campaign.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 20, 2022
Employee negligence and error are among the most significant cybersecurity liabilities for companies in the supply chain sector. Here are some pointers on how companies can empower employees to defend supply chains.
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Supply Chain Dive
OCTOBER 17, 2022
It's time to get freight rail back on track with a stable workforce and improved service, writes the National Association of Chemical Distributors.
ivalua
OCTOBER 20, 2022
59% of UK businesses say suppliers have ended relationships with them due to repeated late payments, while 67% fear late payments could trigger a global cashflow crisis. London, UK, 20th October, 2022. Research from Ivalua, a leading global spend management cloud provider, has revealed that more than a third of UK businesses (36%) have extended payment terms for suppliers in the last 12 months, due to the impact of COVID-19 (62%), Brexit (39%), and rising energy costs (38%).
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 16, 2022
An increasing number of companies are looking to adopt the metaverse as a key element of their future business plans.
ABC of Procurement
OCTOBER 18, 2022
Why so many procurement professionals at executive level, having 10+ years of experience, are either paid a low salary or becoming redundant. The post How not to lose your job in procurement first appeared on ABC of Procurement.
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
Supply Chain Dive
OCTOBER 20, 2022
The port handled 21.5% fewer containers last month compared to September 2021, and the ship backlog has receded.
ivalua
OCTOBER 19, 2022
The post Ivalua named as a 2022 Technology Leader in Quadrant Knowledge Solutions’ SPARK Matrix for Source-to-Pay (S2P) suites, 2022 appeared first on Ivalua.
Procurement Tactics
OCTOBER 16, 2022
33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2022. Success! First Name. Email. Download Free Whitepaper ?. ?. Or receive our famous weekly newsletter. ERP Software for Construction — The Ultimate Guide . ERP software for construction helps the processes of many construction companies. However, what is this software? . In this article, we will discuss all things that you should know about ERP software in construction.
Procurement Heads
OCTOBER 16, 2022
Rupert Gaster , Founder and Managing Director, said, “It’s a fantastic achievement and testament to the team’s hard work that we are not only able to celebrate another record-breaking quarter for the business, but also our tenth anniversary. “Procurement Heads was built from very humble beginnings, from an office space in my garden, to where we are now with an incredible 20-strong team.”.
Advertiser: GEP
Procurement leaders are at a pivotal moment. With CPOs playing an increasingly strategic role, it’s time to leverage innovation and technology to drive resilience and efficiency. Download The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report to uncover key insights to thrive in a dynamic procurement landscape. What’s Inside: How CPOs are driving strategic decision-making and technology adoption The top priorities and challenges for procurement in 2025 Why AI, sustainability, and data analytics are essential for
Supply Chain Dive
OCTOBER 19, 2022
Amazon previously told merchants the partnership would add convenience and encourage shoppers to buy more.
ivalua
OCTOBER 18, 2022
The business case for data-driven transparency is not hard to make. In today’s dynamic, complex market, where procurement’s objectives continue to grow, data is the fuel for success. In the latest Procurement Leaders Report and Survey , we ask top-performing CPO’s how they’re prioritizing data-enabled supply chain visibility–and the changes that need to be made.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 19, 2022
With the energy transition underway, decarbonization is top of mind for consumers, distributors, and investors alike.
Supply Chain Game Changer
OCTOBER 18, 2022
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Quantum Leap to the Top 10 Supply Chain Skills of the Future! The job of a Supply Chain professional never stops. When things seem to be going smoothly there is always another problem looming around the corner. As such Supply Chain senses must always be on high alert! It is not a question of whether a new problem or challenge will occur.
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.
Supply Chain Dive
OCTOBER 21, 2022
The online retail giant is investing 1 billion euros to advance its sustainable transportation goals in Europe.
ivalua
OCTOBER 17, 2022
Redwood, CA, 17 October, 2022. Ivalua, a global leader in spend management, today announced that it has been selected by Swedish steel manufacturer SSAB to further improve the efficiency of its procurement processes and uphold and strengthen supply chain risk management thanks to Ivalua’s Source-to-Contract (S2C) solution. SSAB is a global steel company with a leading market position in high-strength steel and related services.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 17, 2022
Manufacturing wages have risen in China, making the country no longer the global go-to place for low-cost labor, argues The Reshoring Institute.
Supply Chain Game Changer
OCTOBER 20, 2022
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Boost Employee Engagement in Supply Chain! The workplace is full of distractions. Everything from social media to gossip and internet browsing can lead to distractions. Data shows that smartphones are the top cause of distraction among employees. With so many distractions in the office, it’s easy for employees to lose focus on their work and become less efficient than they could be.
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Supply Chain Dive
OCTOBER 21, 2022
The manufacturing parts distributor said its digital tools are making fulfillment and inventory management more efficient.
Supply Chain Trend
OCTOBER 20, 2022
The Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE) cycle is a much-needed addition to your S&OP/IBP process. I used to implement it as ‘The Control Cycle’. Gartner came up with S&OE and Oliver Wight now calls it ITP (Integrated Tactical Planning). Whatever you call it, you better have it as a business if you want to react to short term disruptions.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 20, 2022
Supply chains can use automation driven by artificial intelligence to bolster efficiencies, become more resilient and meet sales targets for the holiday season.
Supply Chain Game Changer
OCTOBER 21, 2022
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. A Comprehensive Warehouse Safety Guide! Health and safety in your Supply Chain is a necessary undertaking for businesses of any size and type. Accidents happen, but much less so thanks to robust and comprehensive legislation that keeps businesses in check when it comes to staff safety.
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Supply Chain Dive
OCTOBER 18, 2022
The National Academies of Science will conduct the $500,000 review of existing chassis pools to determine the best model.
Una
OCTOBER 19, 2022
Episode 87: Leveraging the Power of the Total Commercial Value Chain with Sachin Kasture. By Kelly Barner | October 19, 2022. Procurement has long struggled to rebrand as a team that cares about more than just costs and savings. But simply adding “value” to a list of project objectives does little to win over skeptical internal stakeholder groups. What we really need is a more comprehensive way of thinking about what the company does and how we fit into that: Total Commercial Value. .
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 18, 2022
Altogether, the number of robots currently operational around the globe is reckoned to be about 3.5 million units — roughly the population of Uruguay.
Supply Chain Game Changer
OCTOBER 19, 2022
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