All Things Supply Chain
OCTOBER 7, 2020
Streamlining the process of converting raw materials into valuable products that are ultimately delivered into consumers’ hands can make or break any business.
ProcurePort
OCTOBER 7, 2020
The procurement process involves sourcing and finding required goods and services and then making agreements to acquire them from an external source. The procurement process can be short and simple or it can be long and complex depending on the industry an organization is in and its scale of operations. For instance, international and manufacturing […].
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ivalua
OCTOBER 5, 2020
The post BRIDGING THE GAP How smart procurement technology can help companies overcome the digital skills shortage appeared first on Ivalua.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 9, 2020
The "just in time" distribution model is unable to meet the demands of a global pandemic.
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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.
All Things Supply Chain
OCTOBER 5, 2020
2020 will certainly be remembered as a year that changed our habits and conventions in many ways.
Supply Chain Game Changer
OCTOBER 6, 2020
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 10 Vital Supply Chain Lessons from the Coronavirus Pandemic! GET our EBOOK HERE. There are over 35 million cases and over 1 million deaths due to the Coronavirus pandemic as of the beginning of October, 2020. In many countries they are still experiencing the first wave of the virus.
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Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 7, 2020
Al Guarnieri, partner in the law firm of Parker Poe, details how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the planning efforts of manufacturers in the short, medium and long term.
All Things Supply Chain
OCTOBER 8, 2020
Britain open to Australian-style EU deal As the UK’s Brexit negotiations continue with the European Union, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said Britain could trade with the bloc on similar…
Supply Chain Game Changer
OCTOBER 7, 2020
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What is Supplier Diversity? GET our EBOOK HERE. Supplier Diversity in Logistics article and permission to publish here provided by Kevin Jessop at cerasis.com. The atmosphere of business representation has changed drastically over the last fifty years. A more diverse world has taken shape, and the transportation and supply chain industry is no stranger to this shift.
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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.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 6, 2020
Brad Simmons, managing partner with KAI Design, speculates about the form that the office of the future will take, to accommodate the need for social distancing as well as permanent remote workers.
The Network Effect
OCTOBER 9, 2020
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Supply Chain Game Changer
OCTOBER 8, 2020
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Digital Supply Chain Road is Full of Potholes, Construction and Accidents! GET our EBOOK HERE. Digital Supply Chain predictions article and permission to publish here provided by Michael Gaughan at land-link.com. Digital transformation is now the overriding priority for most manufacturers and retailers, with the adoption of digital technologies aimed at improving efficiency and effectiveness in the shorter term while prov
Jaggaer
OCTOBER 6, 2020
“We have captured many benefits thanks to the decision we took to extend our JAGGAER implementation to include sourcing. Transparency, accountability, speed of response and great efficiency with a lean team of 10 people spread across the state. And not least, double-digit cost savings on our electronic sourcing bid events.”. — Scott Schlotthauer Chief Procurement Officer Oklahoma State University.
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Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 4, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic showed off one the U.S. economy’s best traits — its diverse and nimble small-business sector.
Claritum
OCTOBER 7, 2020
Introduction. Grouped item fulfilment against a sales order is a common challenge across many sectors. With the need to link items together to form a kit or assembly. This may be a few items that need to be shipped together or it may be many individual components that form a complete assembly. However, often automation is ignored as being too expensive or complex for small and medium-sized organisations.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 4, 2020
The regents of the University of California have expanded their groundbreaking patent-infringement lawsuit against major retailers and suppliers of innovative filament LED light bulbs, naming one retailer and four manufacturers as additional defendants in the action.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 4, 2020
Conan Ward, president and general manager of RubiQon Risk, a newly formed subsidiary of QOMPLX, details the evolution of the cyber-risk insurance industry, and describes how it can protect manufacturers against loss from cyberattacks.
Speaker: Chris Townsend, VP of Product Marketing, Wellspring
Over the past decade, companies have embraced innovation with enthusiasm—Chief Innovation Officers have been hired, and in-house incubators, accelerators, and co-creation labs have been launched. CEOs have spoken with passion about “making everyone an innovator” and the need “to disrupt our own business.” But after years of experimentation, senior leaders are asking: Is this still just an experiment, or are we in it for the long haul?
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 7, 2020
As organizations retool their supply chains for 2021, they have an opportunity to revisit their sourcing strategies, too.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 7, 2020
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 7, 2020
Shoppers are becoming a pivotal part of the supply chain, and they’re participating with gusto.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 6, 2020
The coming of 5G wireless connectivity promises to have a far greater impact on a wide range of industries than just increased bandwidth.
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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
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 9, 2020
DispatchTrack,a last-mile logistics technology company, recently announced a contactless pickup logistics optimization solution.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 7, 2020
CFI, an operating company of TFI International Inc., recently announced a major expansion of its capabilities and resources supporting shipments between the United States and Mexico.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 4, 2020
Tony Pelli, practice director for security and resilience with BSI, reveals where in the world cargo theft is most common today, and what form it’s currently taking.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 5, 2020
New voice picking system Lydia Voice uses deep neural network technology — and is optimized for workers wearing face masks.
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In today’s ultra-competitive markets, it’s no longer enough to wait for buyers to show obvious signs of interest. Instead, sales teams must be proactive, identifying and acting on nuanced buyer behaviors — often before prospects are fully ready to make a purchase. In this eBook from ZoomInfo & Sell Better, learn 10 actionable ways to use these buyer signals to transform your sales strategy and close deals faster.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 8, 2020
Amazon’s analysis of COVID-19 infection rates among its workers has several flaws and falls short of assessing whether the world’s biggest online retailer did a good job protecting its workforce through the pandemic, according to infectious disease experts who track pandemics.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 6, 2020
A balanced investment strategy is key to navigating instability and achieving growth.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 8, 2020
COVID-19 is squeezing distribution center operations in retail and e-commerce, as companies frantically push essential freight out the door and onto store shelves. Warehouse voice recognition software can save valuable time and costs, but is it worth the investment in licenses and training? Read Top Five Challenges for Voice Technology in the Warehouse today to find out.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 9, 2020
As a tool for managing key activities throughout the supply chain, has blockchain come of age? Or is it still mired in hype?
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