All Things Supply Chain
APRIL 14, 2021
Operating a warehouse requires knowing where inventory is at all times. Warehouse workers receive products, take orders and retrieve them from the shelves every day.
ProcurePort
APRIL 15, 2021
Are you wondering what some of the best supplier monitoring tools on the market today are? You’re in the right place. You see, enterprises work with numerous vendors and various other third parties on a daily basis. It can become extremely overwhelming for team members if there are no dedicated channels to communicate, manage, and […]. The post Supplier Management Tools Every Organization Needs appeared first on ProcurePort Blog.
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ivalua
APRIL 13, 2021
In part 1 of this blog I looked at how procurement can actually create new revenue opportunities. Here I’ll take a look at two other ways that procurement can help support growth. These are less revolutionary than the first but not used to their potential at most organizations. 2. Unlocking Supplier-Led Innovation. Supplier-led innovation can help increase margins, accelerate time to market and differentiate products/services to capture market share.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 11, 2021
Stubbornly high shipping expenses for businesses are getting sealed into contracts for the next 12 months, forcing companies to pass the extra costs on to consumers.
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All Things Supply Chain
APRIL 12, 2021
Technology is becoming more integrated into our daily lives, but the life span of devices is getting shorter.
ProcurePort
APRIL 14, 2021
The cloud has revolutionized procurement as we know it. CEO of Microsoft Satya Nadella says, “Everything is going to be connected to cloud and data…All of this will be mediated by software.” The future is here and cloud computing is a very big part of it. So essential is it that it’s already being integrated […]. The post 5 Advantages of Using the Cloud for Contract Management appeared first on ProcurePort Blog.
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Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 10, 2021
Supply-chain and logistics challenges fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic have demonstrated how transportation partners with integrated, flexible offerings can keep the supply chain flowing.
All Things Supply Chain
APRIL 16, 2021
Rising jet fuel price puts extra pressure on airfreight sector The rising price of jet fuel this year is further burdening companies with airfreight shipments, and could reduce limited capacity…
ProcurePort
APRIL 13, 2021
When it comes to procurement efforts there is an entire library of information on tactics, strategies, and practices. There’s almost so much information that it’s difficult to sift through at times. Two of the most common supplier-management strategies in the history of procurement are category management and strategic sourcing. Both are valid options of developing […].
Supply Chain Game Changer
APRIL 14, 2021
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What is the Right Cryptocurrency Mining Software for You? Bitcoin selfish mining article and permission to publish here provided by Jean Nichols. Selfish mining is a method of mining crypto assets in which a gathering of miners band together to maximize their revenue and gain control over a blockchain. “Mining” relates to the procedure of endpoints throughout the cryptocurrency network validating and confirming tr
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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.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 16, 2021
The low-cost, low-power wireless network can significantly reduce the risk of temperature excursion, especially in developing nations.
The Network Effect
APRIL 16, 2021
The post Improving Resilience and Agility with DevNet on One Network’s Adaptable Supply Chain Platform appeared first on The Network Effect.
Jaggaer
APRIL 13, 2021
The post The Intelligent Award Navigator: Time to Think Big about Your Award Scenarios! appeared first on JAGGAER.
Supply Chain Game Changer
APRIL 16, 2021
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Which is Better? Amazon FBA or 3PL? Get Our EBOOK HERE. Amazon FBA advantages and disadvantages article and permission to publish here provided by Sheikh Fareed. Choosing the right fulfillment strategy can make or break your Amazon business. There are two primary options – fulfillment by merchant (FBM) and fulfillment by Amazon (FBA).
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
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 14, 2021
With a digital twin and a problem-solving engine, organizations can analyze supply-chain risks and sense disruptions in real time.
Negotiation Training by TableForce
APRIL 13, 2021
Let’s start by defining what it means to be an expert negotiator: Expert - a person who has a comprehensive and authoritative knowledge of or skill in a particular area. I see a LOT of people refer to themselves as “experts”. In my opinion, you’re NOT an expert until someone ELSE refers to you [.
SupplyShift
APRIL 13, 2021
SupplyShift takes a look at three ways that supply chain professionals can drive sustainability through procurement practices. In 2021 and the decade ahead, it’d be safe to assume that consumers will no longer spend their hard-earned money on the products that your company produces if your business operations aren’t authentically and transparently sustainable.
Supply Chain Game Changer
APRIL 16, 2021
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Considerations Before Investing in Bitcoin! GET our EBOOK HERE. Lightning network article and permission to publish here provided by Jean Nichols. Lightning Network (LN), a dielectric constant that allows bitcoin users to conduct off-chain payments, is considered a tournament in cryptocurrency development.
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.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 14, 2021
Resurge, a new provider of warehousing and order-fulfillment services, needed a WMS that would allow it to grow quickly — but it couldn’t have anticipated how fast growth would come with the arrival of the pandemic.
Negotiation Training by TableForce
APRIL 13, 2021
Let’s start by defining what it means to be an expert negotiator: Expert - a person who has a comprehensive and authoritative knowledge of or skill in a particular area. I see a LOT of people refer to themselves as “experts”. In my opinion, you’re NOT an expert until someone ELSE refers to [.]. The post How to Become an Expert Negotiator appeared first on Negotiation Training by TableForce.
SupplyShift
APRIL 13, 2021
SupplyShift takes a look at three ways that supply chain professionals can drive sustainability through procurement practices. In 2021 and the decade ahead, it’d be safe to assume that consumers will no longer spend their hard-earned money on the products that your company produces if your business operations aren’t authentically and transparently sustainable.
Supply Chain Game Changer
APRIL 15, 2021
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Do You Have Hidden Freight Costs? Get Our EBOOK HERE. Electric bicycle article and permission to publish here provided by Jake Rheude. Sales of e-bikes took off during the past year and show no signs of slowing down. If federal legislation for electric bike tax credits becomes law, many more people may adopt this excellent form of green transportation.
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Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 13, 2021
Suresh Acharya, professor of practice in the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland, explains how the semiconductor supply chain works, why there’s a shortage of product, and what are the prospects for an early solution.
World of Procurement blog
APRIL 12, 2021
If you’re a Procurement Pro who does not understand Contracts you’re at a disadvantage in all that you’re doing. When I talk about not understanding contracts I’m talking about not understanding contractual terms and the impact of specific terms on the procurements you’ve undertaken. Think about it, if you’re procuring a new component that you need for your Programme, who owns the Intellectual Property Rights in that new component.
Jaggaer
APRIL 13, 2021
The post JAGGAER Unveils “Digital Mind” Strategy with the Introduction of New Adopt, Assist and Advise Solutions appeared first on JAGGAER.
Supply Chain Game Changer
APRIL 11, 2021
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Cryptocurrency Benefits You Should Know! Cryptocurrency facts article and permission to publish here provided by Jean Nichols. Cryptocurrencies might be the next big thing in the web’s evolution, yet they’re still terrifyingly complicated, making the latest news flow challenging to evaluate and difficult for prospective buyers.
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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.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 13, 2021
If you’re involved in supply-chain management, chances are you’re revisiting some of your continuity plans to shore up possible vulnerabilities.
ProtoCast
APRIL 12, 2021
Procurement often gets a bad rap in organisations because we're seen as only going after cost savings and expense reduction. There's a valid reason for that. Often, procurement only (or chiefly) gets measured on cost savings. It's natural that hitting what you're measured on becomes the top priority. This is slowly, but evidently, changing. Richard Nixon from tech platform Per Angusta is my guest on this episode.
Jaggaer
APRIL 15, 2021
The post The First 50 Days: A Series of Unfortunate Supply Chain Events appeared first on JAGGAER.
Supply Chain Game Changer
APRIL 14, 2021
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 5 Impacts of Autonomous Trucking on Supply Chain! Truckers and the future of work article and permission to publish here provided by Jeff Wald. There are over 3 million professional truck drivers in the United States today. Moving goods across the highways of the country 24 hours a day, seven days a week, these individuals are a vital part of keeping our economy moving.
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