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Autonomous vehicles in logistics part 1: Opportunities and risks

All Things Supply Chain

Higher reliability, improved performance, and reduced costs: the expected benefits of automation have made it one of the most important industrial trends.

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Procurement Technology – What it can and can’t replace in a Manufacturer’s Journey Towards Supply Chain Resilience and Agility

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A review of the key elements in supplier management for manufacturers and how Source-to-Pay procurement technology can support the journey towards supply chain resilience and agility in times of crisis. As the COVID-19 pandemic disrupts global supply chains, procurement organizations around the world are scrambling to react. There are many supply chain management lessons to learn from the Covid-19 crisis.

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The Silver Lining of COVID-19: A Call for U.S. Manufacturing

Supply Chain Brain

The pandemic has offered the biggest wakeup call for American manufacturers since World War II.

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The Purchase to Pay Process Flow in Procurement

ProcurePort

The ability to swiftly and accurately obtain necessary materials for any given business, product, or service is essential. This assists in establishing effective and efficient operations within an organization. This ability comes with the implementation of a purchase to pay process allowing businesses to compete at the highest level. That efficiency should be mirrored throughout […].

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up: 05/29/20 ? 06/04/20

All Things Supply Chain

China Halts Some U.S.

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June 22, 2020 / 11:00 AM ESTAchieving Resilience in the Manufacturing Supply Chain – Research & Learnings from Leading Manufacturers

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There’s Something Happening Here (With Truck Drivers, Logistics Planning)

Supply Chain Collaborator

There are striking similarities between today’s civil unrest and the late 1960s when Buffalo Springfield wrote the iconic song, “ For What It’s Worth ” referenced in the title of this post. For good or for ill, truck drivers seem to always play an integral role during these challenging times, serving as a flash point for the consciousness of America.

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Seasoned Leadership in Action? ? An Interview with Joe Carson, CEO Spend Strategies, LLC!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Seasoned Leadership in Action™ – Our 2019 All Star Leaders! At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe. As such we have introduced our “ Seasoned Leadership in Action ™” Interview series at Supply Chain Game Changer.

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When: 06/23/2020 Mitigating Supply Chain Risk and Building a Resilient Enterprise 3pm UAE time

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What Supply Chains Can Learn From Military Planners in Times of Crisis

Supply Chain Brain

This three-step process used by U.S. armed forces can identify, analyze and mitigate threats to an organization.

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Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains

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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The Consumer-Direct Strategy Part 2: How to Strengthen Your Direct to Consumer Supply Chain

The Network Effect

The post The Consumer-Direct Strategy Part 2: How to Strengthen Your Direct to Consumer Supply Chain appeared first on The Network Effect.

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4 Unique Services Offered By Trucking Companies!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 6 Technologies that will Change Transportation and Trucking Forever! Trucking companies article and permission to publish here provided by Saeed Darwish. A trucking company’s primary purpose is to transport full-truckloads of goods from one location to another. It is no surprise that most people think truck companies offer no other services to their customers.

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New Ivalua Research Finds a Lack of Digitisation and Focus on Costs is Hindering Supplier Collaboration

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Significant opportunities to improve CSR performance, increase profitability and accelerate innovation linked to improving supplier collaboration. 3rd June, London, UK – Ivalua, a leading provider of global spend management cloud solutions, has announced the findings of a worldwide study of supply chain, procurement, sales and finance business leaders on the current state of collaboration in procurement.

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Three Ways to Adapt Supply Chains in the Age of COVID-19

Supply Chain Brain

The best way to deal with volatile conditions is to know what’s happening in real time at the most vulnerable touchpoints of your supply chain.

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The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report

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

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Game Changing AI – Benoit Larrieu from Silex

The Procuretech Podcast

Technological capabilities are changing fast. While it can sometimes sound like a cliché, there are tasks which can be aided by robots now that can massively expand our knowledge and remove what previously would have been many hours of administrative work. In this show, we dig into what artificial intelligence (AI) can do to aid sourcing and buying teams, and how machine learning and cognitive buying can expand our knowledge of the supply base, as well as removing many hours of work from the sou

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When to Call for LTL Trucking!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Thank a Trucker! LTL Trucking article and permission to publish here provided by Saeed Darwish. LTL, or less-than-load, is a shipping method that involves using only a portion of a truck’s available space. Those companies who choose less-than-load trucking pay only for the space they use and the distance the product needs to travel.

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New Ivalua research finds a lack of digitisation and focus on costs is hindering supplier collaboration

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Significant opportunities to improve CSR performance, increase profitability and accelerate innovation linked to improving supplier collaboration. 3rd June, London, UK – Ivalua, a leading provider of global spend management cloud solutions, has announced the findings of a worldwide study of supply chain, procurement, sales and finance business leaders on the current state of collaboration in procurement.

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Three Benefits of Collaborative Freight Technology in a Pandemic

Supply Chain Brain

The COVID-19 crisis is creating a sharp divide between the haves and have-nots of cloud-based logistics management.

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From Rigid To Resilient: Why Enterprises Need Modular Commerce Now

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

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

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Spend Data Analysis: It’s Not One-Size-Fits-All

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Over the past decade, procurement teams have increasingly recognized the importance of digital spend analysis. By identifying, categorizing, and analyzing spend data, purchasing departments ar e better informed. With that information, they can use fact-based knowledge to make str ategic decisions for the business. This power has made spend data analysis a key element for many organizations.

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The Shipping and Receiving Process Guide! (Infographic)

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. A Comprehensive Warehouse Safety Guide! Shipping and Receiving article and permission to publish here provided by Scott Rehnberg at BR Williams Trucking Inc. We have talked about why choosing proper 3PL logistics services and a trucking company with a modern warehouse management system (WMS) is crucial to any successful supply chain management process.

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Forrester Collaborate to Win – Unlocking Supplier Innovation & Value

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Five Reasons the Virus E-Commerce Surge Is Here to Stay

Supply Chain Brain

One of the byproducts of the coronavirus pandemic has been a remarkable surge in e-commerce volumes, and it could be the new normal.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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Procurement in the Public and Private Sectors: Is there really much difference?

Jaggaer

The short answer to that question is yes, there are big differences. The more nuanced answer is yes, there are differences, but in many respects, they are narrowing, and in any case, the things they have in common are far greater. One of the reasons that the answer has become so nuanced is that the border between private and public has become blurred , with some public sector organizations being privatized or part-privatized and others adopting private sector methods in areas such as procurement

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NCMA Virtual World Congress 2020When: July 27-29

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When: 6/18/2020Steps Governments Can Take to Bring Resiliency to Their Supply Chain

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Americas Procurement Congress 2020When: Sept. 10-11Where: Eden Roc, Miami, FL

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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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IDN Summit and Reverse Expo When: August 24-26, 2020 Where: Phoenix, AZ

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NIGP Annual Forum 2020 When: August 23-26, 2020Where: Chicago, IL

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SCOPE Supply Chain Summit When: August 23-25 Where: The Red Rock Resort, Las Vegas

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NCMA Virtual World Congress 2020When: July 27-29

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Brace for Impact. Unpredictable Tariff Disruptions Are Here––Your Playbook

Tariffs will have a major impact on your supply chain, margins, and operations. Drawing on our work with global companies across manufacturing, automotive, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, software, technology, financial services, and a range of service industries, we outline the key strategic and tactical actions companies are taking to navigate this period of heightened uncertainty.