People Vs. Tech: Where Supply Chains Most Rely on Each
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 21, 2021
As the role of technology continues to evolve in the supply chain, where does human expertise fit into the equation?
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Making the Case for Diversity in Public Procurement
ivalua
OCTOBER 21, 2021
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What is 3-way matching and why do you need to implement it?
ProcurePort
OCTOBER 21, 2021
A 3-way matching process is the comparison of a purchase order with the goods receipt note and supplier invoice before honoring said invoice. It determines whether a payment should be made, in full or in part. The primary reason for implementing a 3-way matching process is to reduce the likelihood of fraudulent payments being made. […]. The post What is 3-way matching and why do you need to implement it?
Motivating Employees for Better Results!
Supply Chain Game Changer
OCTOBER 21, 2021
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Ground Rules for Creating a High Performance Organization (HPO)! Motivating employees article and permission to publish here provided by Gabe Nelson. Whether your job focuses on operating a small warehouse or you have to handle shipping on a larger scale, finding the right way to motivate the employees who help you get the work done will be important.
State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025
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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.
Five Ways to Manage Cyber Risks Throughout the Supply Chain
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 20, 2021
Supply chain cyber attacks have been on the rise, with a 42% increase in the U.S. during the first quarter of 2021.
6 Keys to Selecting the Right Procurement Technology
ivalua
OCTOBER 21, 2021
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11 Free and Useful Podcast Tools!
Supply Chain Game Changer
OCTOBER 20, 2021
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. How Social Media Benefits Supply Chain! Podcast tools article and permission to publish here provided by Priyank Sharma. Podcast listeners are immensely increasing these days. Brands around the world use podcasting to reach out to their audience. Sharing their brand’s story is not as challenging now that podcasting has become a trend.
Global Port Gridlock Threatens Economies Everywhere
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 18, 2021
Global ports are growing more gridlocked as the pandemic era’s supply shocks intensify, threatening to spoil the holiday shopping season, erode corporate profits and drive up consumer prices.
How Payment Innovations can Improve Supplier Relationships & Working Capital
ivalua
OCTOBER 19, 2021
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Procure to Pay: Best practices in six key points
ProcurePort
OCTOBER 19, 2021
The procure-to-pay (P2P) process in any organization begins with the identification of needs and ends with the payment of suppliers and maintenance of proper records. A lot of work happens in between, and proper controls must be in place to prevent errors, fraud, and to build strong relationships with suppliers. A lot of innovation has […]. The post Procure to Pay: Best practices in six key points appeared first on ProcurePort Blog.
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
5 Tips on How to Find and Choose a Freight Forwarder!
Supply Chain Game Changer
OCTOBER 22, 2021
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 3 Most Common Freight Forwarding Scams (and How to Avoid Them)! (Infographic). Find and choose a freight forwarder article and permission to publish here provided by Anna Larina. Freight forwarders provide a great service to businesses, as they are the middle-men that transfer products internationally.
Just-in-Time Economy Becoming a Problem for Europe, Lagarde Says
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 18, 2021
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde warned that the globalized nature of the euro area’s economy makes it highly vulnerable to systemic shocks from supply chain disruptions.
Retail Procurement Datasheet
ivalua
OCTOBER 19, 2021
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World of Procurement Community on Discord
World of Procurement podcast
OCTOBER 21, 2021
World of Procurement is now live as a virtual community on Discord. I set this Discord Server up in secret in March time, and only the legendary Procurement Doctor, Karthik Rama, was in there with me. Big thanks to Karthik for getting involved at the start. I wanted to create a safe space, full of diverse people, to talk about Procurement, Supply Chain and Contract Management.
The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report
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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
4 Reasons Nvidia Graphics Cards are Ideal for Gamers!
Supply Chain Game Changer
OCTOBER 18, 2021
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Impact of Technology on the Gaming Industry! Nvidia graphics cards article and permission to publish here provided by Beth West. The Gaming industry is becoming progressively sophisticated, and laptop companies are swimming at the same tide. Essentially, high-quality gaming is a modern decoy into luring gamers, and both gaming and computer companies understand this fairly well.
Watch: Is American Manufacturing Due for a Resurgence?
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 20, 2021
Shay Scott, executive director of the Global Supply Chain Institute, and professor in the University of Tennessee’s Master of Science in Supply Chain Management online program, weighs the factors that might influence American manufacturers to reshore production from Asia to the U.S.
JAGGAER Teams Up with Industry Experts for New Procurement with Purpose Webinar Series
Jaggaer
OCTOBER 20, 2021
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Always Get a “YES” in your Supply Chain Operations with Concurrent Planning
Solvoyo
OCTOBER 17, 2021
“Yes” is a powerful word. We all enjoy hearing the answer “Yes” to all our requests, especially in business. But is it possible to receive a positive response all the time? Unfortunately not. The reason behind this is the trade-off concept which is at the core of almost all business decisions. Supply Chain is a …. Continue reading "Always Get a “YES” in your Supply Chain Operations with Concurrent Planning".
Future-Proofing Enterprise Commerce: Why Extensibility Wins with Shopify
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.
Logistics at Risk! Charter, Outsource, or Vertically Integrate?
Supply Chain Game Changer
OCTOBER 19, 2021
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Resilient Supply Chain! Passing Fad or Long Term Strategy? Historically most companies have relied on third party companies to handle most every aspect of their logistics. Whether that be ocean going vessels, long distance trucking, or last mile delivery, there are a lot of specialty companies offering these services.
Watch: Building an Intelligent Supply Chain Control Tower
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 22, 2021
What is a supply chain control tower, and how has the concept evolved in the age of artificial intelligence and data analytics? Heidi Benko, vice president of product management with Infor, explains.
#13 | An Interview on Why Now Is The Time to Be In Procurement with Stephen Day
The Supplier Experience
OCTOBER 20, 2021
An Interview on Why Now Is The Time to Be In Procurement with Stephen Day. For this episode of Supplier Experience Live from HICX, we are joined by Stephen Day. Stephen is Chief Procurement Officer at Kantar , a data analytics and brand consulting media company based in London. Stephen’s expertise is wide ranging, from operations management, to supply chain management, multi-country transformation and change management.
Always Get a “YES” in your Supply Chain Operations with Concurrent Planning
Solvoyo
OCTOBER 17, 2021
“Yes” is a powerful word. We all enjoy hearing the answer “Yes” to all our requests, especially in business. But is it possible to receive a positive response all the time? Unfortunately not. The reason behind this is the trade-off concept which is at the core of almost all business decisions. Supply Chain is a … Continue reading "Always Get a “YES” in your Supply Chain Operations with Concurrent Planning".
The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report
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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!
What to Know About Making an International Phone Call!
Supply Chain Game Changer
OCTOBER 18, 2021
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Cloud Telephony! How to Set up a Small Business Phone System! International phone call article and permission to publish here provided by Beth West. For those with loved ones in another country or those who travel a lot, international phone plans must have crossed your mind. No matter where we are, it’s always essential that we stay connected to our friends, family, and business from wherever they are.
Supply-Crunch Inflation Gives Central Banks an Unfixable Problem
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 19, 2021
The global economy’s supply crunch is propelling inflation at such a fast pace that central bankers may be forced to respond, even though fixing that imbalance is beyond their power.
Procurement Summit Live Sessions: Part 2 – AI and Game Theory Startups
The Procuretech Podcast
OCTOBER 19, 2021
We’re back with part 2 of a 3 part series of live episodes recorded at Procurement Summit in Berlin on 29 and 30 September 2021. Each podcast features a different theme, focusing on some of the newer, less well-known startups who pitched and exhibited during the summit to bring awareness to some of the exciting new players out there who have a bright future.
Fujairah Finance Department in cooperation with the Fujairah E-Government have signed a strategic agreement with JAGGAER to enhance purchasing operations
Jaggaer
OCTOBER 19, 2021
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From Reactive to Resilient: Charting Your Supply Chain Maturity
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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.
The Cost of Bad Procurement Process [Part 1]
The Good Spending
OCTOBER 17, 2021
Competitive bidding may become bad procurement practice The use of competitive bidding remains an established practice. 30-60% of market approach strategies in private companies and up to 90% in public ones involve the RFP process. Any spending above the minimum threshold in many firms involves at least three quotations. This happens despite the well-known Kraljic matrix recommendation to exercise competitive bidding selectively, e.g., for leverage items.
U.S. Labor Unions Are Having a Moment
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 18, 2021
U.S. organized labor is having a moment after decades of erosion in both influence and power, giving workers their best chance in recent memory to claw back lost ground.
Supply Chain Thrives in these Challenging Times!
Supply Chain Game Changer
OCTOBER 20, 2021
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain Compensation is on the Rise! Supply Chain thrives article and permission to publish here provided by Sam White at Argentus. The challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic have supply chain professionals working harder than ever – but compensation is rising significantly to match.
Fedrigoni Group Selects JAGGAER for the Digital Transformation of Procurement Processes
Jaggaer
OCTOBER 19, 2021
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Brace for Impact. Unpredictable Tariff Disruptions Are Here––Your Playbook
Advertiser: GEP
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.
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