All Things Supply Chain
SEPTEMBER 4, 2020
Amazon Prime Air to begin drone delivery testing Amazon Prime Air have been granted an exemption by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which will allow them to begin drone delivery…
ProcurePort
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
Understanding the nuanced differences between similar terms in an industry is essential to creating effective processes and procedures. In many instances, especially in procurement, there are a range of terms and acronyms with similar meanings – but significant differences. The RFI vs RFP processes, for example, are similar, but remain distinct from one another.
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ivalua
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
The post Ardent Partners | Procurement 2020: Key Metrics for the New Decade appeared first on Ivalua.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
Making product returns as hassle-free as purchasing is the final frontier for the supply chain.
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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
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020
The eCommerce industry continues to grow, and it is estimated that in 5-10 years consumers online shopping will surpass shopping in stores.
ProcurePort
AUGUST 31, 2020
Did you know that reverse auction software can help you save 18 to 40% on addressable spend? Buyers are always looking for ways to reduce sourcing fees and the e-auction system provides such a platform. It permits streamlining of e-procurement and assists in improving service along the supply chain. Indeed, e-Auctions have revolutionized the way […].
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Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 31, 2020
In the battle to keep essential products flowing to store shelves during the coronavirus pandemic, Retail Business Services has been on the front line.
All Things Supply Chain
AUGUST 31, 2020
Our Ask an Expert series continues, and I am delighted to have the woman, who colleagues and clients affectionately call the “Supply Chain Queen”, Sheri Hinish as my next interview…
Supply Chain Game Changer
SEPTEMBER 4, 2020
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. How to Sell on Amazon! The Complete Guide! Reasons to Sell on Amazon article and permission to publish here provided by Chary Manango. Are you looking to sell something on Amazon ? It can seem overwhelming in the beginning, dipping your toes into the vast ocean that is Amazon. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t dive on in.
ivalua
AUGUST 31, 2020
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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
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
U.S. laboratories have struggled for months to secure desperately needed supplies for COVID-19 screenings, but another testing crisis is brewing.
The Network Effect
SEPTEMBER 4, 2020
The post One Network Enterprises Named a Leader in Nucleus Research’s Control Tower Value Matrix for 2020 appeared first on The Network Effect.
Supply Chain Game Changer
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What Exactly Is Reverse Logistics? Optimize Reverse Logistics article and permission to publish here provided by Raanan Cohen at bringg.com. If you think reverse logistics isn’t relevant to your business, think again. The global reverse logistics market is expected to reach $604B in the next 5 years, according to Tech HQ.
Jaggaer
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
“Strategy without tactics is the slowest route to victory. Tactics without strategy is noise before defeat.” – Sun Tzu, The Art of War . When procurement thinks about why they might implement a category management pro cess , the reasons that come to mind are likely to involve more effective management of spend or having increased time to invest in strategic supplier relationships.
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Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020
Supplier onboarding is about creating smooth and manageable processes to develop strong buyer-vendor relationships — the kind that result in improved outcomes for all parties involved.
The Procuretech Podcast
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
There are lots of options out there for software to facilitate and digitise our P2P processes, perform e-sourcing or manage our contracts more effectively. However, the surprising omission up until recently was having something that gets us out of our inboxes. Procurement still relies heavily on email, and the volume we receive means that important stuff can easily be missed.
Supply Chain Game Changer
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. A Don’t Touch Supply Chain Strategy Must Now Dominate The Future! Touchless fulfillment and shipping article, and permission to publish here, provided by Jenis Sheth. The transportation & logistics industry found new ways to go touchless during this pandemic. We reside in truly strange times.
Claritum
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
The importance of Buyer Portals. Introduction. Difficulties with buying within your organisation are often associated with the use of inappropriate user-facing technology. Fundamentally it is because there is no Buyer Portal. There is a “purchasing system” and a “process”, however, there is no user-centric access to this. This is what a Buyer Portal provides – it is the user-friendly way of presenting a buying process.
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
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
Boris Johnson’s officials are urgently working to avert a major border crisis when the U.K. leaves the European Union’s trade regime, amid warnings vital government IT systems may not be ready in time.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
Logistics and transportation executives are accustomed to dealing with rapid swings in demand from consumers, shifts in resource availability, and storms that threaten to upend the global supply chain. But now the stakes have been raised, and the world is watching. According to recent research from Oxford Economics, logistics executives should take the following actions to help address current challenges and join the ranks of supply chain leaders: Establish a consistent data flow from logistics
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
Even before this time of turbulent uncertainty, manufacturing organizations have recognized the importance of digitalization. But businesses now need these teams to do more by running their production processes faster and autonomously with smart machines and real-time data. Read The MPI Group report, “The Power of Industry 4.0 in Factories,” to find out how Industry 4.0 can help your operations keep up with disruptive challenges while looking ahead for what’s next.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 30, 2020
Vanessa Akhtar, principal with management consultancy Kotter, offers advice for manufacturers on the right path to automation — one that includes human workers in the equation.
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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
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
U.S. House lawmakers introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at reducing dependence on China for rare earths used in everything from electric vehicles to missiles to wind turbines.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
Today’s business volatility is not just an urgent imperative to adapt. It’s about embracing progress to stay supportive of your workforce, connected to your customers, integrated with your partners, and far ahead of your competition. In a recent MPI Group study, Industry 4.0 is giving many 88% manufacturers a head-start by introducing intelligent assets and processes to increase productivity across a range of business functions, including: R&D that is delivering individualized, s
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
Today’s challenges in employee safety, equipment reliability, and costs management are nothing less than unprecedented. According to research from The MPI Group, this delicate balance is best achieved with Industry 4.0 – driving flexibility, adaptability, and sustainability across three core areas of asset management; workplace capabilities, operations performance, and productivity and profitability.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 4, 2020
Spending patterns in the transportation industry are a good barometer of the condition of the economy at large — but the results can be murky.
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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
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
The trade ministers of Japan, India and Australia agreed Tuesday to work toward achieving supply chain resilience in the Indo-Pacific region, following reports that the three nations are looking to work together to counter China’s dominance on trade.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
Leading a supply chain in this era of continuous disruption – both large and small—means juggling numerous priorities while watching for emerging risks and opportunities looming in the horizon. But the real challenge is staying focused on the things that matter most to long-term business success. According to recent research from Oxford Economics, this delicate balance between supply chain effectiveness and financial performance comes down to four critical habits: Remain laser-focuse
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 31, 2020
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
A strange phenomenon has emerged near Amazon delivery stations and Whole Foods stores: smartphones dangling from trees. Contract delivery drivers are putting them there to get a jump on rivals seeking orders.
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