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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Procurement Leaders

JUNE 7, 2024

In association with SpendHQ: Discover how functional structures are evolving in response to changing demands and their own particular circumstances

Demand 130

Demand Procurement 130

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.

Contract 130

Contract Suppliers Supplier relationship management Contract management 130

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.

Logistics 130

Logistics Inventory Management 130

Speaker: Benjamin Woll

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

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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.

Supply chain 141

Supply chain Supply 141

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.

Data 128

Data 128

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.

Procurement 105

Procurement Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency Ethics 105

Supply Chain Dive

JUNE 6, 2024

With interest rates still high and global elections creating economic uncertainty, many companies are being conservative about spending.

Procurement 140

Procurement 140

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 2, 2024

A new report from Capgemini suggests that, for U.S. manufacturers, the dominance of offshore production is coming to an end.

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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.

Buyers 111

Buyers Networking Procurement Purchasing 111

Advertiser: GEP

2025 will feel familiar, in some regards. The procurement and supply chain category management landscape will remain turbulent, with geopolitical tensions, worries over fresh tariffs, rising costs, and supply chain disruptions posing significant challenges. But you should also expect some lightning-fast changes in 2025 as artificial intelligence continues to upend the way enterprises and procurement, supply chain, and category management professionals operate.

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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.

Market knowledge 100

Market knowledge Strategic planning Procurement Sourcing 100

Supply Chain Dive

JUNE 5, 2024

The move is part of the home improvement retailer’s plan to expand its e-commerce capabilities.

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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.

Supply chain 119

Supply chain Supply 119

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.

Market analysis 107

Market analysis Purchasing Procurement 107

Advertiser: ZoomInfo

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.

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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.

Data 88

Data Influencing Management Sustainability 88

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%.

Logistics 133

Logistics Procurement Management 133

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.

Chief Procurement Officer 111

Chief Procurement Officer Sustainability Procurement Supply chain 111

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.

Procurement 101

Procurement Influencing Contract Cost optimization 101

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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.

Supply Chain Optimization 87

Supply Chain Optimization Price Supply chain Strategy 87

Supply Chain Dive

JUNE 7, 2024

Justin Neff will build sourcing and aircraft management best practices, engine acquisitions and maintenance support agreements.

Strategic sourcing 132

Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Sourcing Supply chain 132

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.

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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.

Procurement 86

Procurement Risk management Data Risk 86

Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja

Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever

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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.

Demand 85

Demand Data Networking Import 85

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.

Leadership 132

Leadership Risk Management 132

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.

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Art of Procurement

JUNE 2, 2024

“You have to make investments in your supplier network if you want to be successful. The old days of ‘I. The post Meeting Supply Chain Volatility with Agility and Resilience appeared first on Art of Procurement.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 75

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply chain Supply Networking 75

Advertiser: GEP

For years, you and your team have fought an uphill battle. Supply disruptions. Cost pressures. ESG compliance. You name it, and you’ve had to navigate it. In 2025, many challenges will persist, but procurement and supply chain teams have a powerful tool with rapidly advancing capabilities to tackle them — artificial intelligence (AI). The GEP Outlook 2025 report examines the disruptive transformation AI is driving in procurement and supply chains, alongside other key trends and the macroeconomic

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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.

Innovation 85

Innovation Demand Product development Data 85

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.

Inventory 132

Inventory 132

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.

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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.

Innovation 70

Innovation Sourcing Suppliers Supply chain 70

Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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