Squirrelling Away – How panic buying is affecting the supply chain
All Things Supply Chain
APRIL 14, 2020
As a result of the coronavirus outbreak, people have become like squirrels.
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Ivalua NOW Virtual Event to Showcase the Role of Procurement In Meeting Today’s Business Challenges
ivalua
APRIL 15, 2020
Premier event for procurement & supply chain practitioners will showcase latest technological innovations and extensive line-up of industry leaders. Redwood City, CA. April 15, 2020 – Ivalua, a leading provider of global Spend Management Cloud solutions, today announced that its marquee annual event, Ivalua NOW 2020 , will transition from a physical event in Washington D.C. to a virtual event, taking place on May 5 and 6, 2020.
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Now, a Different Kind of Epidemic: Force Majeure Claims
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 13, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has brought chaos to supplier-buyer relations the world round, resulting in widescale invoking of the contract-breaking clause known as force majeure.
5 Steps to Protect Logistics Operations from COVID-19 Disruption
Supply Chain Collaborator
APRIL 14, 2020
Though it is an added stressor at this precarious moment, the time will never be more appropriate to take action toward improving enterprise logistics processes. Here are five ways shippers can protect logistics operations during the pandemic and promote improvement that lasts well into the recovery and beyond. Identify Potential Risks. The current crisis highlights the sobering reality – that disruptions can and will occur with regularity.
From Rigid To Resilient: Why Enterprises Need Shopify's Modular Commerce Now
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.
Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up: 04/10/20 – 04/16/20
All Things Supply Chain
APRIL 17, 2020
U.S. joining global push allowing cargo shipments in passenger jet cabins U.S.
Ivalua NOW Virtual Event to Showcase the Role of Procurement In Meeting Today’s Business Challenges
ivalua
APRIL 15, 2020
Premier event for procurement & supply chain practitioners will showcase latest technological innovations and extensive line-up of industry leaders. Redwood City, CA. April 15, 2020 – Ivalua, a leading provider of global Spend Management Cloud solutions, today announced that its marquee annual event, Ivalua NOW 2020 , will transition from a physical event in Washington D.C. to a virtual event, taking place on May 5 and 6, 2020.
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The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Digital Procurement!
Supply Chain Game Changer
APRIL 15, 2020
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Digital Supply Chain Road is Full of Potholes, Construction and Accidents! Digital Procurement article, and permission to publish here, provided by Sam Jenks at kodiakrating.com. Don’t Panic! Navigating the complexity of the global supply chain as a procurement professional can sometimes feel like taking a walk through the Amazon without a compass, or entering into outer space without an oxygen tank.
Supply chain emissions: what challenges lie ahead?
SupplyShift
APRIL 15, 2020
The supply chain is often cited as one of the areas where companies have significant challenges in managing and reducing emissions. For lots of businesses, most emissions lie within the supply chain, and as such, these emissions are beyond a company’s direct control (Scope 3). This means supply chain emissions are simultaneously the most challenging and the most important.
How the Pandemic Could Impact Sustainable Business Practices
SPLC (Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council)
APRIL 17, 2020
Facebook blurb : The COVID-19 outbreak has radically transformed how businesses around the world operate. While the pandemic has taken a tremendous toll on the economy and public health, it has also led to many examples of companies and individuals working towards the collective good. Read our blog to discover what implications this may have for a more sustainable post-pandemic society.
Why IoT Is Key to a Seamless Supply Chain
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 13, 2020
As more people stay home and shop online, customer expectations for on-time delivery are higher than ever.
GEP Spend Category Outlook Report 2025
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.
Category deep dives: Covid-19 impact on the Supply Chain
Spotlight on Procurement
APRIL 15, 2020
Simon Lipscomb, Sales and Marketing Director at Efficio speaks to Ashray Lavsi, Efficio’s SME on Supply Chain about the impact COVID-19 is having on the this category. Key discussion points include: What impact is COVID-19 having on the Supply Chain? What do you think businesses need to do now to prepare for the new normal? How do you think this pandemic will change the ways of working for businesses from a supply chain perspective?
Supply chain emissions: what challenges lie ahead?
SupplyShift
APRIL 15, 2020
The supply chain is often cited as one of the areas where companies have significant challenges in managing and reducing emissions. For lots of businesses, most emissions lie within the supply chain, and as such, these emissions are beyond a company’s direct control (Scope 3). This means supply chain emissions are simultaneously the most challenging and the most important.
Smart Vendor Data – Stephany Lapierre from Tealbook
The Procuretech Podcast
APRIL 15, 2020
Stephany Lapierre from rapidly-growing supplier data startup Tealbook joins me on this week's episode of The Procuretech Podcast. We talk about all things machine learning when it comes to getting clean, meaningful vendor data without the need for "push" based solutions from vendors or master data analysts. With poor data and lack of in-house resources or capabilities often cited as a major objection to why firms decide not to purchase enterprise level procuretech for their digital transformatio
Reverse Logistics: A Priority for Distribution Strategy
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 15, 2020
Nearly a third of new customers won’t come back to a retailer after a poor returns experience.
5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales
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.
Episode 23 – Negotiation Techniques: Deal Design
Procurement Zen
APRIL 12, 2020
The art of deal designing could be very helpful to make things go your way during a negotiation. In this part of the Ultimate list of Negotiation Techniques, I teach you exactly that. We go over several clever negotiation techniques that you can use to design a deal in your favor. Each technique is explained in depth with scenario examples. [fusebox_transcript].
Transparency is the first step to securing global supply chains
SupplyShift
APRIL 14, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted supply chains around the globe and brought intense scrutiny to management strategies. Manufacturing industries such as apparel, auto parts and semiconductors have been hit particularly hard as factories shut down in China, followed by other global supply regions. The abrupt shift in shopping patterns and demand for certain consumer goods and medical supplies compounded the problem and revealed the risk of maintaining small inventories through just-in-time s
Claritum Covid-19 Activity
Claritum
APRIL 15, 2020
Bath, UK (April 15, 2020) – First 3 weeks of lockdown completed. The team at Claritum is functioning well from home. All Claritum systems have remained operational and our customers continue to process orders and supply the needs of their customers. Recent, Covid-19 related orders, processed by Claritum’s system have included identity cards for key workers, sanitisers, face masks, antiseptic wipes, nursing intensive care process documents, updated staff handbooks and posters/signs.
The Art and Science of Distribution Site Selection
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 16, 2020
Choosing a distribution site should consist of these three phases.
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.
With Covid-19 Supply Chain Professionals Are More Important Than Ever!
Supply Chain Game Changer
APRIL 16, 2020
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain Should Lead the Boardroom … the Coronavirus Proves it! Article and permission to publish here provided by Sam White at argentus.com. A few weeks ago, we wrote about the impact of the Coronavirus epidemic on Supply Chains – specifically, how the emerging crisis in China had placed new pressures on companies importing finished goods and raw materials from overseas.
Transparency is the first step to securing global supply chains
SupplyShift
APRIL 14, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted supply chains around the globe and brought intense scrutiny to management strategies. Manufacturing industries such as apparel, auto parts and semiconductors have been hit particularly hard as factories shut down in China, followed by other global supply regions. The abrupt shift in shopping patterns and demand for certain consumer goods and medical supplies compounded the problem and revealed the risk of maintaining small inventories through just-in-time s
How Europe is Coping with Supply Chain Disruption
Jaggaer
APRIL 14, 2020
Adapting to the present and future challenges of COVID-19. Can the complex global supply network survive the COVID-19 pandemic? And, assuming it can, how will it adapt to the new realities? Define your procurement response strategy. Catch the on-demand webinar on building business continuity plans and business strategies for the short, mid and long-term.
The Complex Risk Factors Facing Aerospace and Defense
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 17, 2020
Boeing’s recent crisis represents just one of many complex global risk factors impacting aviation, aerospace and defense supply chains.
The Evolving Retailers Fulfillment Strategy: Meeting Demands with Agility
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
Strategic National Stockpiles and Sourcing for the National Interest!
Supply Chain Game Changer
APRIL 14, 2020
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 10 Vital Supply Chain Lessons from the Coronavirus Pandemic! The decision by President Trump to tell 3M to stop shipping masks to Canada and Latin America is astonishing given that all of humanity is facing the same crisis. Supply issues started with chronic shortages of toilet paper , hand sanitizer and food goods of all kinds.
Three Job-Costing Headaches That Technology Can Solve
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 13, 2020
Accurate time tracking is critical to managing job costs in order to achieve profitability for construction businesses, separating successful businesses from the rest of the pack.
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