Procurement Insights

OCTOBER 10, 2023

“According to Innovation Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne, Metro, Loblaws, Sobeys, Walmart and Costco — which together represent about 80% of the grocery market — will roll out price freezes, discounts and price matching over the coming days and weeks. Champagne also says a task force will be appointed to make sure the grocers live up to their commitments.” – By Jessy Bains, Editor at LinkedIn News A bold headline and an even bolder promise caught my attention in my early r

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Procurement Insights

OCTOBER 12, 2023

In 2009, Procurement Insights did a series of interviews and a panel with the leaders for providers I called the New Titans of the SaaS World series. Joining me on June 25th 2009, to discuss their take on this changing of the guard were Anurag Dixit, Vice President, Marketing ( Zycus ); Steve Wargalla, Vice President, Foundation & Managing Director ( QStrat ); Rob Bernshteyn, Chief Executive Officer ( Coupa ), Leonora Valvo, Chief Executive Officer ( aventri ) and Rich Becks, Senior Vice Pre

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Procurement Software

OCTOBER 10, 2023

In today’s business landscape, the war for talent is all about the importance of attracting and retaining exceptional human capital. Companies must actively seek out and employ brilliant minds to successfully navigate unfamiliar territories. As the visionary Steve Jobs once wisely proclaimed, “Go after the cream of the cream. A small team of A+ players can run circles around a giant team of B and C players.” The War for Talent and its impact on Procurement However, the task of

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Art of Procurement

OCTOBER 8, 2023

“If you want to be successful in what you do personally or professionally, you’ve got to manage relationships because the. The post Managing Services Procurement on a Grand Scale appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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OCTOBER 9, 2023

How to Implement a Strategic Sourcing Process A play-by-play manual showing how to implement a strategic sourcing process that aligns with your organization’s goals, optimizes spend, and creates long-term value. DOWNLOAD PLAYBOOK Table of Contents Introduction In procurement and supply chain, staying ahead of the game is not just a goal – it’s a necessity.

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Supply Chain Dive

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Next year’s industry conferences range from procurement to container shipping, retail logistics and more.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Following are some innovative supply chain strategies for propelling businesses toward success.

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Spend Matters

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Pre-pandemic, T&E spending represented a significant portion of a company’s discretionary budget. As business travel rebounds to pre-pandemic levels, finance leaders must leverage this window to reassess, re-evaluate, and re-imagine travel and expense management processes and strategies. Business travel isn’t going anywhere. Remote work will make sure of it A poll released by the GBTA earlier this year shows three in four travel managers expected their company to make more busine

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Supply Chain Dive

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The apparel company has made swift progress in cleaning up its stock recently after a “tough” time trying to operate its distribution centers.

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ProcurePort

OCTOBER 9, 2023

To stay competitive in manufacturing, you need advanced technology on the production floor and clever strategies behind the scenes. Contract management is a critical aspect of manufacturing operations, impacting everything from procurement to supplier relationships. In the manufacturing industry, efficiency and precision are paramount. While advanced technology on the production floor is essential, the […] The post Revolutionizing Manufacturing Contracts: The AI Advantage appeared first on

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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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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The last few years have seen a confluence of factors that can affect the supply chain. It’s become clear there’s no one clear “gotcha” moment that upset supply chain reliability.

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Spend Matters

OCTOBER 9, 2023

This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis provides an overview of Brex and its solution for expense management. Expense management tools are in high demand because organizations need to manage post-pandemic travel spend. Brex is a new entrant in the expanding market of expense management, and its market potential has attracted considerable investor support.

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Supply Chain Dive

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Some of the solution's capabilities will still be available to customers in Dynamics 365 and Power Platform after it shuts down on Oct. 31.

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ABC of Procurement

OCTOBER 10, 2023

A great real story on how some problems can be resolved just by thinking differently The post The toothpaste box – short stories first appeared on ABC of Procurement.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The top business priorities for supply chain organizations over the next two years are increasing productivity and efficiency (29%) as well as improving resiliency, continuity, risk and security (29%).

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Spend Matters

OCTOBER 11, 2023

This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis provides an overview of Evisort and its contract lifecycle management (CLM) solution. Once a promising contract analytics upstart looking to disrupt the market with its strong AI and post-signature capabilities, Evisort has evolved into a well-rounded, end-to-end CLM provider that can compete for both mid-market and large enterprise customers.

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Supply Chain Dive

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The ongoing strike is causing some down-tier suppliers to hold inventory, while others may seen cash flow delays.

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Procurement Freelancers

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Buying materials and supplies is among the most important things that a business must undertake… The post Streamlining Procurement Processes: Sourcing Consultants' Expertise first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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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.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Following are seven strategies that can help warehouses navigate the complexities of peak-seasons fulfillment.

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Spend Matters

OCTOBER 12, 2023

In a new series of interviews Spend Matters is speaking with representatives from the procurement world of practitioners, tech solution providers and consultants to discover the word on the street about ‘turning digital.’ We aim to find out what the day-to-day pain points are for the tech users and their processes, what’s causing the low-scale uptake of procurement tech and preventing the elevation of the tech game.

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Supply Chain Dive

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Shipments in certain ZIP codes will spend an extra day in transit, but less than 1% of volume is impacted, according to the carrier.

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SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

OCTOBER 9, 2023

As the supply chain has become more global and more complicated, the influence of geopolitical events is creating more urgency for businesses to secure their networks.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 12, 2023

You can make money using artificial intelligence to help meet environmental goals across your global supply chain, from supplier to shop floor.

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Spend Matters

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The Spend Matters analyst team will host a webinar ‘ Shaping the Future of Procurement : An Inside Look at the 10th Annual Spend Matters 50/50 Lists’ on Tuesday, October 31, 11:00 a.m. EST. It’s been a monster task, and so fittingly the webinar will take place on Halloween – look out for some frighteningly deep analysis behind our methodology. During the webinar, the team will share observations they made of the factors that went into compiling the upcoming 50 Procurement Providers to Watch, 50

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Supply Chain Dive

OCTOBER 12, 2023

CMA CGM, Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd are rolling out the fees to comply with new European Union regulations aimed at reaching carbon neutrality.

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Procurement Freelancers

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The quality of a company’s output determines whether it succeeds or fails. Customers nowadays are… The post The Role of a Quality Control Inspector in Ensuring Product Quality and Compliance first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The producer price index for final demand advanced 0.5% from August to September, marking the third-straight month of increases.

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Art of Procurement

OCTOBER 12, 2023

In mergers and acquisitions, synergies are the benefits of combining two organizations that go beyond their new larger size. For. The post Smucker’s + Hostess = Supply Chain Synergy appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Supply Chain Dive

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Port disruptions, labor negotiations and other shipping industry upheavals have forced apparel companies to develop new solutions to enduring challenges.

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Procurement Bulletin

OCTOBER 8, 2023

This Robot Could Come to a Warehouse Near You Check out this German-made robot which is ideal in a warehouse environment. South Korean Robot-Maker Debuts with a Splash Speaking of robots, South Korean robot-maker, Doosan Robotics, debuted on the market jumping up 127%. Doosan’s collaborative-robots are designed to work alongside humans. The robots can perform tasks such as poor beer and coffee and work great in cafes and bars (where it’s been hard to recruit and retain staff).

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