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Impact of hydrogen on logistics Part 1: Road Transportation

All Things Supply Chain

The future belongs to hydrogen, to green hydrogen – that’s what we frequently hear and read these days.

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Effect of Working With CNC Machines on your Supply Chain

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CNC machining is also known as just machining and is used extensively in manufacturing and industrial applications. CNC machines use computerized controls and machine tools to cut layers of material to make custom parts. Whether you outsource or buy one, working with one of these machines will greatly speed up your supply chain. How CNC Machines Are Changing Manufacturing as We Know It.

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Watch: You've Got Supply Chain Visibility. So What?

Supply Chain Brain

It's not enough just to know where your freight in transit is. You've got to be aware of multiple aspects of the shipment, says Sam Phillips, senior solutions manager with Here Technologies.

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What is Procurement Excellence

ABC of Procurement

Many times I ask myself and others: ”How does a great Procurement team look like”. Here are some answers. The post What is Procurement Excellence first appeared on ABC of Procurement.

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From Rigid To Resilient: Why Enterprises Need Shopify's Modular Commerce Now

Speaker: Benjamin Woll

Enterprise commerce is at an inflection point. Rigid, monolithic platforms slow brands down, but a full replatforming is disruptive and costly. Shopify’s modular architecture offers a flexible, scalable alternative - allowing enterprise brands to modernize without ripping and replacing their entire stack. Learn how Shopify’s composable approach helps modernize commerce stacks while maintaining control over critical systems.

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Impact of hydrogen on logistics Part 2: Off-Road Transportation

All Things Supply Chain

In the first part: Impact of hydrogen on logistics Part 1: Road Transportation, we considered truck transportation and the production of hydrogen.

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BRAVIDA’s PROCUREMENT TEAM ACCELERATES ITS DIGITIZATION JOURNEY WITH IVALUA 

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Redwood City, CA February 10, 2022 – Ivalua, a leading provider of global Spend Management Cloud solutions, today announced that Bravida Holding AB has selected the Ivalua platform to digitize the management of its direct and indirect spend. . Bravida is the Nordic region’s leading supplier of end-to-end technical solutions in service and installation.They help their customers to create effective and sustainable properties by providing installation and maintenance services for critical inf

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U.S. Truckers Plan Anti-Vaccine Convoy to Washington

Supply Chain Brain

A group of American truckers are seeking to import a Canadian movement to protest against vaccine mandates, with thousands of members on social media pledging to bring the demonstration to Washington, D.C.

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JAGGAER Advances Autonomous Commerce Strategy with DocSkiff Acquisition

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The post JAGGAER Advances Autonomous Commerce Strategy with DocSkiff Acquisition appeared first on JAGGAER.

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Top of Mind Issues for Procurement Leaders in 2022

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The post Top of Mind Issues for Procurement Leaders in 2022 appeared first on Ivalua.

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What is Legal Spend Management?

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What is legal spend management and how can you take back control of expenses incurred by your internal legal team? Keeping operating costs low at a company-wide level is pivotal for sustained growth and a healthy bottom line. This is why all departments, including the legal one, must have their spending carefully monitored. In this […]. The post What is Legal Spend Management?

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GEP Spend Category Outlook Report 2025

2025 will feel familiar, in some regards. The procurement and supply chain category management landscape will remain turbulent, with geopolitical tensions, worries over fresh tariffs, rising costs, and supply chain disruptions posing significant challenges. But you should also expect some lightning-fast changes in 2025 as artificial intelligence continues to upend the way enterprises and procurement, supply chain, and category management professionals operate.

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Technology Steps Up to Help Navigate the Last Mile

Supply Chain Brain

When it comes to fulfilling e-commerce orders, the shortest distance between two points is often the toughest to traverse.

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The Network Effect 1: Driving Value Across the Supply Chain Ecosystem

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The post The Network Effect 1: Driving Value Across the Supply Chain Ecosystem appeared first on The Network Effect.

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How to Shake Up Your Gaming Experience!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Impact of Technology on the Gaming Industry! Are you getting a little bored with your usual gaming routine? If you feel like you’ve seen everything the games you love have to offer and are looking for a new way to experience them, read on! In this post, we’ll discuss some tips on how to shake up your gaming experience and make things a bit more interesting.

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What are the Benefits of AP Automation Invoice Processing?

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The accounts payable AP department is responsible for paying suppliers for goods and services purchased by an organization. AP departments typically manage incoming invoices and bills but may serve additional functions depending on the nature and size of the business. The accounts payable process can be broken down into four steps, although the scope and […].

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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.

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Net-Zero Plans of the Biggest Global Companies Don't Add Up

Supply Chain Brain

What do Unilever, Google and Amazon have in common? Their net-zero promises do not add up to net zero, a new report says.

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Creative thinking for procurement professionals

Future Purchasing

What’s your creative muscle memory like? I remember seeing the ropes in the gym and saying to my personal trainer “I’d love to climb the rope one day” and him replying “well the only way to do that is to climb the rope”. That is, I wasn’t going to be able to learn to climb ropes by just doing push ups or bicep curls. I certainly wasn’t going to climb ropes by doing plank or kick boxing.

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What are the Benefits of Natural Language Processing?

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Over the Next Half Decade! When it comes to understanding human language robots use Natural Language Processing. Natural Language Process (NLP) is an area of artificial intelligence that plays an essential role in easing human-computer interaction.

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Shipping container shortages and how to better manage your inventory

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The effects of COVID-19 on global supply chains have been far reaching. The shipping industry in particular has been hit due to the displacement of containers blocking ports and causing global shortages. Businesses around the world continue to be affected by longer lead times, which are made worse by global lockdown regulations and staff and truck driver shortages.

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From Reactive to Resilient: Charting Your Supply Chain Maturity

In this webinar, supply chain industry experts share insights and best practices for enhancing supply chain efficiency, resilience and adaptability. Watch the webinar to learn strategies to develop supply chain maturity and save on costs. Delve into the stages of supply chain maturity, from foundational management to advanced optimization and innovation.

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Driving Value in Your Supply Chain With Robotics and Automation

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Addressing Deforestation in the Supply Chain

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Currently, companies are setting net-zero goals left, right, and center, with clean energy often synonymous with tackling emissions. Yet, impact of deforestation on net-zero progress is sometimes overlooked. By contributing to the removal of a valuable natural resource that absorbs carbon emissions, companies are slowing their own advancements. On top of that, deforestation is also a major driver of biodiversity loss, soil erosion, flooding, and a number of issues for indigenous populations.

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How to Create Successful and Innovative Products!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 5 Things Startups Must Know Before Launching a Minimum Viable Product (MVP)! Product innovation is at the center of many success stories. Every product that exists now, or that existed before, was once an innovation. The most notable innovative products of late have been mostly technological.

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How to Minimize Risk with a Contract

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In today’s video, we will discuss engaging in supply without a contract. Although this is possible, it isn’t advisable, as it opens you up to additional risks. Without a contract in place, things like pricing, delivery times, and obligations remain vague. Furthermore, there is no clear procedure on what to do if a supplier doesn’t deliver on time, delivers work of unsuitable quality, or if you require indemnification.

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The Evolving Retailers Fulfillment Strategy: Meeting Demands with Agility

Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja

Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever

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Embracing Digital Hazmat Training

Supply Chain Brain

Safely and compliance in shipping and handling dangerous goods and hazardous materials have become increasing complex and challenging. This makes DG compliance across the supply chain a moving target, one that requires proper training. Unfortunately, for many organizations, DG training is insufficient and ineffective, putting them at risk of serious operational, financial and environmental consequences.

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Supply Chains Are Broken. Denial Will Kill Your Company!

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Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Supply Chain Renaissance Has Begun! I recently saw the headline for an article which said that Supply Chains are NOT broken, but rather it is just a demand planning issue. I couldn’t believe it. The author must have either a very narrow view of what Supply Chain is, or be oblivious to what has been going on in the world.

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Report Card on Ardent Partners’ Procurement 2021: Big Trends & Predictions

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I’ve been spending the last few Fridays sharing some predictions that Ardent has I have made about the procurement profession/industry in recent years because next week, we release our 2022 edition of the Procurement Big Trends and Predictions report. This annual report (and presentation) is one of the more enjoyable ones to write in that it […].

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GEP Outlook Report 2025

For years, you and your team have fought an uphill battle. Supply disruptions. Cost pressures. ESG compliance. You name it, and you’ve had to navigate it. In 2025, many challenges will persist, but procurement and supply chain teams have a powerful tool with rapidly advancing capabilities to tackle them — artificial intelligence (AI). The GEP Outlook 2025 report examines the disruptive transformation AI is driving in procurement and supply chains, alongside other key trends and the macroeconomic

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Americans Face Record Metals Prices as Shipping Costs Surge

Supply Chain Brain

Surging prices of the raw materials needed for your refrigerators, automobiles, window frames and plumbing show no signs of abating as America’s supply chain crisis spills into another year.

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Power in Partnership: Procurement and Finance join forces for change

Spotlight on Procurement

In this episode our guest, Rachel Dolan, Head Of Procurement and Supplier Relationship Management at Permanent TSB discusses her journey to initiate and execute a successful procurement transformation programme.

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The Advantages of Using Metal Mesh for Your Products!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 7 Ways to Manage Construction Employees! If you’re into construction, carpentry, and transportation, to mention but a few, you’ve most likely used a metal mesh. A metal mesh is an expanded sheet or roll of metal consisting of strands of metal running from one end of the sheet to the other.

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Procurement 2022: Same Song, Different Dance?

CPO Rising

Procurement’s momentum was not thwarted by the global pandemic. Instead, the crisis has provided yet another example of how critical the procurement function is to many enterprises, particularly those with global supply chains. In this business environment, many of an enterprise’s best opportunities and top priorities played to the strengths and expertise of its procurement […].

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10 Ways to Leverage Buyer Signals and Drive Revenue

In today’s ultra-competitive markets, it’s no longer enough to wait for buyers to show obvious signs of interest. Instead, sales teams must be proactive, identifying and acting on nuanced buyer behaviors — often before prospects are fully ready to make a purchase. In this eBook from ZoomInfo & Sell Better, learn 10 actionable ways to use these buyer signals to transform your sales strategy and close deals faster.