2021 Northeastern Regional SIGnature Event
ivalua
AUGUST 12, 2021
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The Five Components of Supply Chain Management
ProcurePort
AUGUST 10, 2021
What are the components of supply chain management? We cannot discuss these components without first talking about supply chain management. The growing supply chain management (SCM) software market speaks volumes about the ever-increasing importance of SCM within procurement. In fact, the supply chain management market is already valued at $37.41 billion.
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Watch: How Is Artificial Intelligence Being Applied to Logistics?
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 11, 2021
Oliver Hedgepeth, professor of logistics at the American Military University Online, discusses the evolution of artificial intelligence, to the point where it has become omnipresent in the world of logistics management.
How to Choose the Right Shipping Boxes!
Supply Chain Game Changer
AUGUST 13, 2021
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 4 Ways Packaging Optimization Can Improve Business Processes! Right shipping boxes article and permission to publish here provided by Dan Martin. Choosing the right kind of shipping boxes may be more complicated than you think. Aside from the right size, there are other things to consider.
Load Optimization: A Sustainable Way To Reduce Transportation Costs
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Discover strategies to optimize load building and achieve significant transportation cost savings. Plus, learn how load optimization can help reduce CO 2 emissions and align with climate regulations and consumer expectations. Finally, discover best practices for sustainable load optimization.
Scope Virtual: Procurement Summit
ivalua
AUGUST 12, 2021
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Examining the Use of Technology in Procurement Management
ProcurePort
AUGUST 12, 2021
The increasing role of technology in procurement can no longer be overlooked. According to Deloitte’s 2021 Global Chief Procurement Officer Survey, digital transformation is one of the top three priorities for most CPOs. In fact, enterprises have experienced a 20% digital transformation increase since 2019. It’s evident that the use of technology in procurement is […].
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Use Video Media to Build Your Customer Base!
Supply Chain Game Changer
AUGUST 9, 2021
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Tips to Improve Your Marketing Campaign! Video media article and permission to publish here provided by Carol Trehearn. All businesses must stand out and make a long-lasting impression on their target audience. If you don’t, you fail to make an entrance, and you close the door behind you.
What is Responsible Sourcing?
ivalua
AUGUST 11, 2021
Responsible sourcing is the incorporation of ethical, sustainable and socially conscious principles into sourcing, procurement and overall supply chain management practices. This approach ensures that business between a buyer and its suppliers is conducted in a manner that does not negatively impact society or the environment. . Responsible sourcing requires a shift in thinking and priorities.
What is Procurement Savings Tracking Process?
ProcurePort
AUGUST 11, 2021
Have you ever heard of a procurement savings tracker? You may have heard of it if you are actively looking for ways to track your procurement savings. With that said, if you haven’t, it’s certainly time to familiarize yourself with this technology, and here’s why. Cost-Savings is a Top Priority for Most CPOs According to […]. The post What is Procurement Savings Tracking Process?
Watch: Is Blockchain the Key to Achieving Supply Chain Transparency?
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 13, 2021
Paul Brody, blockchain leader with EY, describes the remarkable progress that blockchain technology has already made in the area of supply chain management, and how it must further evolve to reach its full potential.
Autonomous AI Agents Are the Future of Procurement and Supply Chain Operations
Advertiser: GEP
As early as next year, procurement and supply chain operations will begin to adopt AI agents, often called “agentic AI,” to work alongside employees to make and execute decisions with precision across procurement and even the most complex global supply chains. Unlike LLM-based generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, these AI agents do not require prompts from humans.
Supply Chain and Digital Innovation in the Wake of Covid!
Supply Chain Game Changer
AUGUST 12, 2021
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Digital Supply Chain Road is Full of Potholes, Construction and Accidents! Digital innovation in the wake of Covid article and permission to publish here provided by Ajay Jha. The pandemic has caused significant damage to several companies around the world. However, some of them have seized growth opportunities.
SIG: 2021 Global Event Summit
ivalua
AUGUST 12, 2021
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How to Overcome the Top 3 Barriers to an Effective Digital Supply Chain
Jaggaer
AUGUST 10, 2021
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Five Key Takeaways From the Latest IPCC Report on Climate Change
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 8, 2021
The United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change delivered its latest comprehensive report on the state of global climate science — just the sixth in the body’s more than 30-year history.
Freight Procurement Simplified: Bids from Hours to Minutes
Speaker: Eric Berdinis, Ran Sun, & Chris Chmielewski
Procuring freight can be cumbersome, time-consuming, and error-prone. If you’re frustrated with the complex and manual processes for obtaining bids for your contract and spot freight, you’re not alone. In today’s fast-moving supply chain environment, optimizing these processes is critical to staying competitive and cutting costs. Join this exclusive webinar with experts from Uber Freight to learn how the latest digital tools and automation can transform your freight procurement strategy by strea
Cyber Security Options for Supply Chain!
Supply Chain Game Changer
AUGUST 11, 2021
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Cyber Security and the Digital Supply Chain! Cyber security options article and permission to publish here provided by Angelo Chongco. Technology has mainly driven the growth of supply chain operations throughout the years. Organizations of all sizes are migrating to the digital world, some pushed by the recent upheavals.
Americas Procurement Congress
ivalua
AUGUST 12, 2021
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A101 – 5th Fastest-Growing Retailer
Solvoyo
AUGUST 13, 2021
Demand-driven Replenishment,DC Purchasing A101 achieved digital transformation of manual planning process through a single platform supporting collaboration and visibility. The post A101 – 5th Fastest-Growing Retailer appeared first on Solvoyo.
Sunscreen Worries Grow as Another Potential Carcinogen Found
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 10, 2021
Researchers asked U.S. regulators to pull some sunscreens from the market, including brands such as Coppertone, Banana Boat and Neutrogena, saying they’ve found evidence of a potential carcinogen.
How To Align Product Management And Supply Chain Operations For Successful Product Launches
Speaker: Shalini Dinesh
Effective cross-functional collaboration and communication heavily influence product launch success. Research shows that as many as 70% of product launches fail due to inadequate coordination among stakeholders, including supply chain, product management, legal, marketing, and change control teams (Gartner, 2022). The 2023 Supply Chain Insights Report highlights that 60% of supply chain disruptions are caused by poor communication and misalignment among cross-functional teams.
The Pallet Supply Chain and Lumber Price Impacts!
Supply Chain Game Changer
AUGUST 10, 2021
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Lumber Supply Chain is Going Against the Grain! Get Our EBOOK HERE. One of my first professional jobs was in Warehouse Space Planning and Warehouse Management. You can’t go through a warehouse without seeing pallets. I quickly became very familiar with the standard half-sized and full-sized (40″ x 48″) pallets that the company was using at the time, though I was unaware of the Pallet Supply Chain.
A101 – 5th Fastest-Growing Retailer
Solvoyo
AUGUST 13, 2021
Strategic Network Design supporting fast expansion A101 improved planner productivity and quality of decision-making based on advanced analytics. The post A101 – 5th Fastest-Growing Retailer appeared first on Solvoyo.
Maersk Acquires E-Commerce Logistics Companies in U.S. and Europe
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 9, 2021
A.P. Moller – Maersk has announced the acquisition of Visible Supply Chain Management, a business-to-consumer (B2C) logistics company focused on B2C parcel delivery and B2C fulfillment services in the U.S., and headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah.
The Ultimate Guide to Transportation and Load Building Optimization
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Enhance your transportation and load building efficiency with our comprehensive guide. Learn to tackle today's supply chain challenges and optimize your approach with advanced planning strategies. This guide covers: Supply Chain Challenges: Discover how transportation planning can address critical issues and improve efficiency. Load Building Benefits: Understand how effective load building can enhance your transportation processes.
Maximizing Supplier Participation in Sustainability Reporting
SupplyShift
AUGUST 10, 2021
Gartner predicts that by 2023, organizations that don’t optimize how they manage supplier data will have faulty information for up to half their suppliers. To prevent bad data from corroding sustainability insights, organizations must streamline supplier data collection. The easier you make it for suppliers to give you data, the more likely that they’ll buy in, start tracking their sustainability KPIs, and provide high-quality answers to the questions you ask.
AHRMM Conference & Exhibition (Virtual)
ivalua
AUGUST 12, 2021
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A101 – 5th Fastest-Growing Retailer
Solvoyo
AUGUST 12, 2021
Promotional Item Planning A101 achieved digital transformation of manual planning process through a single platform supporting collaboration and visibility. The post A101 – 5th Fastest-Growing Retailer appeared first on Solvoyo.
Oracle Announces New Products and Capabilities for Oracle Procurement
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 11, 2021
Oracle Corporation, a provider of integrated cloud applications and platform services, introduced updates to Oracle Fusion Cloud Procurement, a product suite that manages an organization’s complete source-to-settle cycle.
How Hellenic Bank Transformed Its Indirect Procurement Operations With GEP Software
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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.
RFI vs RFQ vs RFP: What should you use as a Procurement Pro [Step-by-Step Guide]
World of Procurement blog
AUGUST 10, 2021
When you need to go out to the market to meet your requirement as a procurement pro , how do you do this? You may know exactly what you want to buy as part of your procurement process. Or Not! Typically, you'd issue one of these: Request For Information (RFI) Request For Quotation (RFQ) Request for Proposal (RFP) Did you know that there are some major differences between an RFI, RFQ and RFP.
Consero: Procurement & Strategic Sourcing Forum
ivalua
AUGUST 12, 2021
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Global Automotive Manufacturer
Solvoyo
AUGUST 11, 2021
Strategic Network Design for Aftermarket Parts & Accessories The automative manufacturer used an analytics platform to optimize the spares network using a Total Cost to Serve objective. The post Global Automotive Manufacturer appeared first on Solvoyo.
Signposts and Roadblocks on the Path to Green Supply Chains
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 9, 2021
It’s tough finding a global supply chain today that isn’t nominally committed to achieving a green future. But coming up with a road map for reaching that destination takes more than inspiring words in an annual statement.
The Evolution of Control Towers to Command Centers
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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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