Canada border disruption? What shippers should know on possible strike
Supply Chain Dive
JUNE 4, 2024
If no deal is reached shippers can expect lengthy delays in moving freight on trucks between the U.S. and Canada as soon as Thursday.
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Latest research – Beyond centre-led: The future of procurement operating models
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What is a Service Credit
Procurement Templates
JUNE 4, 2024
A service credit is a payment for a non performance by a supplier. It’s normally measured using a KPI. Context and Usage The hierarchy is an SLA, then the KPI’s and then service credits. Here’s a breakdown of what this entails: Service Level Agreements (SLAs) : A service credit will typically be part of the SLA and sits alongside the KPI’s.
6 Ways Logistics Optimization Is Shaping Used Car Dealerships’ Success
All Things Supply Chain
JUNE 3, 2024
Logistics, often the unsung hero of automotive commerce, is decisively shaping how used car dealerships operate and prosper. Smart inventory management isn’t just a tactic; it’s an operational transformation.
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.
Sriracha shortage: Supply chain woes strike Huy Fong Foods again
Supply Chain Dive
JUNE 7, 2024
The popular hot-sauce maker has notified wholesalers of a production halt that will last for months, citing issues with the chile crop this year.
The Trillion-Dollar Problem for Retailers: Not Having Clean Data
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 5, 2024
A study by the IHL Group found that retailers miss out on nearly $1 trillion in sales per year because of out-of-stock items.
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Procurement Training Reimagined: SCMDOJO Launches Procurement Track
SCMDOJO
JUNE 6, 2024
Do you dream of confidently navigating the ever-changing procurement world, not confused with what procurement training to opt for? Are you ready to ditch the “cost-cutter” label and become a strategic mastermind? The SCMDOJO Procurement Track isn’t just another training program – it’s your key to unlocking a commanding presence in the field.
Cost cutting is procurement execs’ top 2024 priority: Hackett
Supply Chain Dive
JUNE 6, 2024
With interest rates still high and global elections creating economic uncertainty, many companies are being conservative about spending.
Are We Seeing an End to the Age of Offshore Production?
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JUNE 2, 2024
A new report from Capgemini suggests that, for U.S. manufacturers, the dominance of offshore production is coming to an end.
Basware: Vendor Analysis (Part 1) — P2P solution overview, company background, platform and services overview, modules and application overview, roadmap and vision
Spend Matters
JUNE 3, 2024
This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis updates our coverage of Basware and its procure-to-pay (P2P) solution. Basware is a long-standing veteran in the accounts payable (AP) space and has built its reputation as one of its largest providers. We have covered Basware various times in the last few years. Since we last examined Basware in 2019, a number of changes and enhancements have been made, including M&As that built its enterprise scale.
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
CPO Crunch: Operating models evolve
Procurement Leaders
JUNE 3, 2024
Operating models can be complex beasts. The traditional conundrum for CPOs has focused on whether to adopt full centralisation, to manage a decentralised environment or to sit on the fence and go down the middle with a hybrid route. The benefits of the former are full compliance and spend leverage, the trade-offs are seen in functional agility, speed to market, and local-market knowledge and diversification.
Home Depot expands same-day delivery with Instacart
Supply Chain Dive
JUNE 5, 2024
The move is part of the home improvement retailer’s plan to expand its e-commerce capabilities.
Supply Chains Under Siege: What Organizations Should Know
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 4, 2024
Among all the threats facing global supply chains today, the issue of greatest concern lies within the very heart of the system: a lack of effective cybersecurity measures.
Basware: Vendor Analysis (Part 2) — P2P solution product-level strengths and opportunities, competitors and market analysis, user considerations, voice of the customer, analyst commentary and summary
Spend Matters
JUNE 3, 2024
Part 2 of this Spend Matters Vendor Analysis focuses on the strengths and opportunities of Basware P2P solution. It also looks at the voice of the customer and the elements to consider when looking at Basware as a potential solution provider. Part 1 of the analysis provides a history and overview of Basware’s P2P solution its roadmap/vision. This content is for members only.
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
Types of central processing units (CPUs)
IBM Supply Chain Blog
JUNE 3, 2024
What is a CPU? The central processing unit (CPU) is the computer’s brain. It handles the assignment and processing of tasks and manages operational functions that all types of computers use. CPU types are designated according to the kind of chip that they use for processing data. There’s a wide variety of processors and microprocessors available, with new powerhouse processors always in development.
Alaska Airlines names new VP of strategic sourcing and supply chain
Supply Chain Dive
JUNE 7, 2024
Justin Neff will build sourcing and aircraft management best practices, engine acquisitions and maintenance support agreements.
‘Sustainable’ Procurement: More Than a Buzzword
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 3, 2024
Chief procurement officers must deal with complex global supply chains and disparate country standards, simply to ensure that all involved are adhering to sustainable practices.
Intake and Orchestration in procurement: How do the solution providers define its role? – Zip
Spend Matters
JUNE 6, 2024
Spend Matters continues its focus on Intake and Orchestration as this quarter’s theme of special interest with a viewpoint on the importance of this market segment from Nick Heinzmann, Head of Research at e-procurement and intake management specialist, Zip. Our analyst recently wrote that it was Zip which “productized and popularized intake,” and that today, for something that did not really exist a few years ago, it is the fastest-growing procurement tech market.
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.
How do you know you are really “ready” to attend a live webinar?
Procurement Insights
JUNE 3, 2024
Yet another webinar. I remember the first webinar I did was in early 2005. Webex was the platform, and there were some initial challenges, such as getting through company firewalls. Not only was the drawbridge up but the entire castle was locked down, as many organizations were unfamiliar with the technology. Today, webinars are as common as wheat in a wheatfield.
Ineffective leadership poses biggest people risk to organizations today, HR pros say
Supply Chain Dive
JUNE 5, 2024
Inadequate succession planning and poor use of worker skills are among concerns worsened by poor management, according to a report from Mercer and Marsh.
Tive Releases Solo Lite Tracker to Monitor Shipments for Ocean Carriers
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 6, 2024
Solo Lite has global coverage in more than 186 countries, and includes a more environmentally-friendly non-lithium battery-powered option.
Sending a Powerful Message About America’s Pharmaceutical Independence
Art of Procurement
JUNE 6, 2024
Victor Suarez is a retired Colonel from the United States Army. He worked for the U.S. Department of Health and. The post Sending a Powerful Message About America’s Pharmaceutical Independence appeared first on Art of Procurement.
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!
Field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) vs. microcontrollers: What’s the difference?
IBM Supply Chain Blog
JUNE 3, 2024
Field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) and microcontroller units (MCUs) are two types of commonly compared integrated circuits (ICs) that are typically used in embedded systems and digital design. Both FPGAs and microcontrollers can be thought of as “small computers” that can be integrated into devices and larger systems. As processors, the primary difference between FPGAs and microcontrollers comes down to programmability and processing capabilities.
Flexport expands Convoy load board to brokers
Supply Chain Dive
JUNE 5, 2024
The logistics tech firm says its AI-driven digital platform will lower procurement and load management costs as much as 90%.
'Clock Ticking' on Potential Canada Border Agent Strike
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 4, 2024
The Canada Border Services Agency — made up of over 9,000 border workers — previously set a June 6 deadline to reach a collective bargaining agreement.
7 Ways a Sourcing Agent Can Transform Your Imports
Procurement Freelancers
JUNE 7, 2024
Effective importing procedures are essential in international trade. They are what keep supply chains operating… The post 7 Ways a Sourcing Agent Can Transform Your Imports first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.
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.
Agility, flexibility and security: The value of cloud in HPC
IBM Supply Chain Blog
JUNE 4, 2024
In today’s competitive business environment, firms are confronted with complex, computational issues that demand swift resolution. Such problems might be too intricate for a single system to handle or might require an extended time to resolve. For companies that need quick answers, every minute counts. Allowing problems to linger for weeks or months is not feasible for businesses determined to stay ahead of the competition.
Estée Lauder globally deploys new integrated business planning process
Supply Chain Dive
JUNE 6, 2024
The new process will leverage artificial intelligence and other recently adopted technology to improve inventory forecast accuracy, per executives.
Kuwait Reengages With China to Revive Gulf Port Project
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 2, 2024
A Chinese delegation traveled to the oil-rich Gulf state during the week of May 27, meeting Kuwaiti officials for “in-depth technical and field discussions.
Elevate Your Business With Innovative Suppliers Sourcing Solutions
Procurement Freelancers
JUNE 3, 2024
The prosperity of every company is mostly dependent on its suppliers. They offer the goods… The post Elevate Your Business With Innovative Suppliers Sourcing Solutions first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.
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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