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Squirrelling Away – How panic buying is affecting the supply chain

All Things Supply Chain

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

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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

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.

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5 Steps to Protect Logistics Operations from COVID-19 Disruption

Supply Chain Collaborator

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.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up: 04/10/20 – 04/16/20

All Things Supply Chain

U.S. joining global push allowing cargo shipments in passenger jet cabins U.S.

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Ivalua NOW Virtual Event to Showcase the Role of Procurement In Meeting Today’s Business Challenges

ivalua

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

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.

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Supply chain emissions: what challenges lie ahead?

SupplyShift

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.

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How the Pandemic Could Impact Sustainable Business Practices

SPLC (Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council)

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.

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Why IoT Is Key to a Seamless Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

As more people stay home and shop online, customer expectations for on-time delivery are higher than ever.

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Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains

Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon

This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia

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Category deep dives: Covid-19 impact on the Supply Chain

Spotlight on Procurement

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?

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Supply chain emissions: what challenges lie ahead?

SupplyShift

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.

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Smart Vendor Data – Stephany Lapierre from Tealbook

The Procuretech Podcast

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

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Reverse Logistics: A Priority for Distribution Strategy

Supply Chain Brain

Nearly a third of new customers won’t come back to a retailer after a poor returns experience.

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The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report

Procurement leaders are at a pivotal moment. With CPOs playing an increasingly strategic role, it’s time to leverage innovation and technology to drive resilience and efficiency. Download The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report to uncover key insights to thrive in a dynamic procurement landscape. What’s Inside: How CPOs are driving strategic decision-making and technology adoption The top priorities and challenges for procurement in 2025 Why AI, sustainability, and data analytics are essential for

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Episode 23 – Negotiation Techniques: Deal Design

Procurement Zen

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].

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Transparency is the first step to securing global supply chains

SupplyShift

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

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Claritum Covid-19 Activity

Claritum

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.

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The Art and Science of Distribution Site Selection

Supply Chain Brain

Choosing a distribution site should consist of these three phases.

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Future-Proofing Enterprise Commerce: Why Extensibility Wins with Shopify

Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón

Enterprise commerce is evolving fast, and brands relying on rigid, one-size-fits-all solutions risk losing agility. But modernization doesn’t have to mean disruption. In this webinar, we’ll explore how an extensible, modular approach empowers brands to integrate new capabilities, enhance performance, and scale efficiently—all while leveraging Shopify’s strengths.

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With Covid-19 Supply Chain Professionals Are More Important Than Ever!

Supply Chain Game Changer

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.

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Transparency is the first step to securing global supply chains

SupplyShift

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

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How Europe is Coping with Supply Chain Disruption

Jaggaer

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.

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The Complex Risk Factors Facing Aerospace and Defense

Supply Chain Brain

Boeing’s recent crisis represents just one of many complex global risk factors impacting aviation, aerospace and defense supply chains.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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Strategic National Stockpiles and Sourcing for the National Interest!

Supply Chain Game Changer

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.

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Three Job-Costing Headaches That Technology Can Solve

Supply Chain Brain

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.