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CPO Crunch: Staying the course to net-zero

Procurement Leaders

When the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) unveiled its climate-related disclosure rules back in March, one of the biggest talking points was the Commission’s decision to omit all Scope 3 emissions reporting requirements. This U-turn, which followed months of pressure to pare down the rules, demonstrates the uncertain landscape businesses face as they attempt to develop and execute their sustainability strategies.

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Navigating the Challenges of Supply Chain Disruptions in Global Manufacturing

All Things Supply Chain

In October 2021, roughly 90% of manufacturers reported that supply disturbances were slowing down business activity, but fortunately, this figure went down to 43% in May 2024 according to the…

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Proposed Patent Rule Changes and their Impact on Innovation w/ Wen Xie

Art of Procurement

As someone who has never specialized in a patent-intensive space, I would have thought that patents were just about a. The post Proposed Patent Rule Changes and their Impact on Innovation w/ Wen Xie appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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ILA rolls out strike mobilization plan

Supply Chain Dive

Union President Harold Daggett said there will "most definitely" be a strike if an agreement isn't reached by Sept. 30.

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How Hellenic Bank Transformed Its Indirect Procurement Operations With GEP Software

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.

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Meeting Supply Chain Sustainability Standards in a Complex Regulatory Environment

Supply Chain Brain

Businesses are increasingly recognizing the need to integrate sustainability standards required by national laws deep within their international supply chains.

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Navigating the Challenges of Supply Chain Disruptions in Global Manufacturing

All Things Supply Chain

In October 2021, roughly 90% of manufacturers reported that supply disturbances were slowing down business activity, but fortunately, this figure went down to 43% in May 2024 according to the…

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Nordstrom pulls back on Pacific Northwest omnichannel center plans

Supply Chain Dive

The retailer said its current network will suffice following supply chain improvements made over the last few years.

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Harnessing AI for Supply Chain Resilience in Extreme Conditions

Supply Chain Brain

To ensure that their supply chains are resilient and capable of handling disruptions, organizations must take proactive measures supported by artificial intelligence.

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If we had a crystal ball… Mid-year check in with Philip Ideson and Kelly Barner

Art of Procurement

“At the end of the day, we’re trying to create this organization from which we have the ability to help. The post If we had a crystal ball… Mid-year check in with Philip Ideson and Kelly Barner appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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BlueBean: Vendor Analysis — Procure-to-Pay solution overview, roadmap, competitors, user considerations, analyst summary

Spend Matters

This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis provides an overview of BlueBean and its solution for procure-to-pay. BlueBean’s unique ‘request-to-pay’ solution removes the need for supplier portals, purchase orders, invoices and expense claims. It integrates automated accounting and virtual card payments for procurement and expense management, offering a solution that aims to simplify financial controls.

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How To Set Up Innovation So That It Aligns With And Enables Corporate Strategy

Speaker: Paul Heller

Most innovation work proceeds independently from company strategy. As a result, the products that arrive in the market are not well aligned with the company’s goals. This challenge is particularly significant in organizations with transformation-oriented strategies, where innovation must directly support growth, scalability, and strategic pivots. In this session, we will discuss why innovation in large companies is so often not aligned with the company’s strategy and what innovation leaders, pro

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FedEx Fulfillment plans expansion with robotics firm investment

Supply Chain Dive

The alliance allows FedEx to use Nimble's fulfillment centers in North America as it looks to attract more e-commerce merchants.

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Container Carrier Profits Soar on Record Volumes, Higher Rates

Supply Chain Brain

Demand has been especially strong in the U.S., where retailers and other importers are stocking up at warehouses amid worries about new tariffs a possible dockworkers strike.

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Case Study: Hasbro reduces supply chain costs

Procurement Bulletin

Case Study: Hasbro reduces supply chain costs As an 80’s child, Hasbro was the toy-maker of many beloved childhood toys when I was growing up. But present day toy sales just aren’t the same. To respond to that, Hasbro has started streamlining their supply chain and the process has led to some nice cost reductions. Read about it here. Nippon Steel Boosts US Investment Japanese steelmaker, Nippon Steel, boosted its investment by $1.3 billion in its US facilities in Indiana and Pennsylv

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Why Digital Transformation is Crucial for Modern Procurement?

Procurement Freelancers

Do you find it difficult to keep up with the quick-paced sourcing environment? You are… The post Why Digital Transformation is Crucial for Modern Procurement? first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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The Evolution of Control Towers to Command Centers

Are fragmented control towers hindering your supply chain’s growth and response time? Attempting to manage disruptions through various departmental control towers with basic analytic overlays hinders agility and, ultimately, your resiliency. Today’s volatile landscape requires inherent visibility across your entire value chain and the ability to orchestrate course corrections within a unified platform.

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US Postal Service peak season rate hikes return after 2023 pause

Supply Chain Dive

The price increases are slated to impact the agency's Ground Advantage, Priority Mail and Priority Mail Express services.

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Are Alternate Delivery Locations the Answer to Combating Porch Piracy?

Supply Chain Brain

With alternative delivery locations, retailers can ensure that their customers enjoy a worry-free shopping experience, especially when they are traveling and out of town enjoying summer vacations.

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Streamline Your Move with Finale Inventory: Tips for Switching IMS Systems | Ecommerce

Finale Inventory

Switching to a new inventory management system (IMS) can feel overwhelming, but with the right tools and strategies, your transition can be smooth. One such tool is Finale Inventory, a comprehensive solution designed specifically for ecommerce businesses. In this article, we’ll discuss the importance of effective data migration, highlight Finale Inventory’s features and benefits, and offer tips to help you successfully switch IMS platforms.

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MEMA and the Smart Manufacturing Automotive Summit

Arkestro

Thank you for joining us at MEMA and the Smart Manufacturing Automotive Summit. Whether you joined us at our exclusive MEMA Networking Happy Hour or were a part of our roundtable conversation at Smart Manufacturing, we wanted to share with you some automotive assets to help continue the conversation. } September 9-10, 2024 Featured Download Driving Procurement Innovation Slide Deck Download Now Some attendees included: Neil Lustig CEO, Arkestro LinkedIn Mike Betts Account Executive, Arkestro Lin

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The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing

Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

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Kroger drivers at automated warehouse vote to join Teamsters

Supply Chain Dive

The facility in Georgia is set to become the grocer's second fulfillment center where drivers have agreed to unionize.

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Amazonification of the Supply Chain: Mitigating Rates Through Ecosystem Integration

Supply Chain Brain

This "Amazonification" of the e-commerce supply chain, centered around personalized experiences, underscores the need for seamless integration.

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Effective Inventory Tracking Methods for Businesses

Finale Inventory

In today’s fast-paced business environment, effective inventory tracking is crucial for companies to remain competitive and meet customer demands. A well-managed inventory ensures that products are available when needed and helps minimize costs while optimizing operations. This article highlights the importance of inventory tracking and various methods businesses can use for efficient inventory management.

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Navigating Disruptions: Transform Your Tech Strategy

Arkestro

Webinars / Navigating Disruptions: Transform Your Tech Strategy Navigating Disruptions: Transform Your Tech Strategy Watch Now Dive into the core factors prompting technology changes. Summary: In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, organizations face a myriad of disruptions that challenge their operational resilience and strategic agility.

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The Current and Future Use of Gen-AI in Supply Chains

AI isn’t the future. It’s here, now. 30% of businesses have invested in AI. Another 57% will do it in the next 12 months*. From demand forecasting to inventory optimization, risk mitigation to sustainability — AI is set to transform everything. But here’s the secret: success will only come from strong human-AI collaboration, reveals this new new Economist Impact report.

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Lego to ramp up sustainable block sourcing efforts

Supply Chain Dive

The company is looking to reduce its reliance on virgin fossil fuels in the coming years, along with other environmentally conscious goals.

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Unlock $20M Savings with Superior Efficiency: Robotic Sortation vs. Traditional Unit Sorters

Supply Chain Brain

his webinar will break through common misconceptions about unit sortation and reveal how next-generation robotic solutions can deliver unmatched OPEX and CAPEX value, productivity, and scalability—all without disrupting your current workflows.

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CPO Rising Listicle: Achieve Best-in-Class Vendor Management Performance with Six Strategies

CPO Rising

Fridays (in 2024) means that it’s time for another CPO Rising Listicle. Each list will include a variety of procurement tips, trends, insights, research, lists, strategies, and/or recommendations designed to help… The post CPO Rising Listicle: Achieve Best-in-Class Vendor Management Performance with Six Strategies appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.

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Procurement 6 – September 6th, 2024

Art of Procurement

Procurement 6 is a short podcast from Art of Procurement that publishes in the Art of Procurement feed every Friday. The post Procurement 6 – September 6th, 2024 appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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The Project Clinic: Assessing Project Health, Planning, and Execution

Speaker: Ketan Jahagirdar

Picture your projects as patients, each with its own unique rhythm and pulse, thriving under your care 🥼 🩺 Step into the role of an innovative project doctor in our upcoming webinar! This session is your guide to evaluating the health of your projects through Waterfall and Agile practices like Scrum and Kanban. We’ll explore the vital signs of project success through the lens of the “iron triangle” metrics, using deliverables as tracers.

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Seko Logistics tosses court case on de minimis program suspension

Supply Chain Dive

The company had been embroiled in a battle with U.S. Customs and Border Protection over its Entry Type 86 eligibility.

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Sourcing from the Americas Now the Focus of U.S. Importers, Survey Says

Supply Chain Brain

Nearly half of respondents (47%) believe the primary benefit to having a more diversified supply chain is reducing the risk of disruption from various events such as natural disasters.

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The Start of Procurement Foundry

Procurement Insights

I have written many articles, papers, and books over the years under my name for other publications – even more for ghostwritten articles. Occasionally, I look back over the decades at some of the publications for which I have written. Collectively, they make quite an archive. In 2019, Kelly Barner contacted me about a fellow named Michael Cadieux, who was just starting a new community called Procurement Foundry.

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JAGGAER Pay and Bottomline Partner to Bolster Procure-to-Pay Offering

Jaggaer

JAGGAER Pay users can now connect to the Paymode business payments network RESEARCH TRIANGLE, NC, September 5, 2024 – JAGGAER, the global leader in enterprise procurement and supplier collaboration, announced today its new partnership with Bottomline to integrate the Paymode payment network and its Premium ACH offering along with virtual card and other payment modalities, into JAGGAER’s B2B payment solution, JAGGAER Pay.

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller

As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe