Arkestro
JANUARY 4, 2023
A new year offers an opportunity to reflect on the past, learn from it, and prepare for the future. Of course, old problems don’t suddenly disappear because one year ends and a new one begins. But hopefully, we can incorporate what we’ve learned into our day-to-day, creating a better—more resilient—path going forward. In 2022, procurement faced challenges on multiple fronts.
Procurement Tactics
JANUARY 2, 2023
33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2023. Download Whitepaper →. . Or receive our famous weekly newsletter. Supplier Integration — The Ultimate Guide of 2023. Supplier integration enables a robust supply chain process. However, not many people know how to collaborate with their suppliers. . For this article, we will discuss what supplier integration is.
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RPF360
JANUARY 5, 2023
Whether it's your first RFP or your 101st, sometimes we end up staring blankly at our team, wondering if we've covered all our bases. Learn how to identify and manage sources of vendor risk throughout the RFP and contract review process. The post The best request for proposal (RFP) questions to ask vendors appeared first on RFP360.
All Things Supply Chain
JANUARY 6, 2023
Apple supplier Luxshare reportedly win contract to produce iPhones The share price of Luxshare Precision, a Chinese manufacturing company for Apple, has rose more than 3%, after reports of a…
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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Procurement Heads
JANUARY 4, 2023
For Procurement Heads ‘ latest Big Interview, Rebecca spoke to Will Cooke about her career, SRM and sustainable procurement. How did you get into procurement? I got into procurement through a graduate procurement programme at British Airways in 1997. Even at that point blue chip corporations recognised the value of procurement and understood that when you’ve got substantial third-party spend, it’s important to use strategic sourcing approaches.
Procurement Tactics
JANUARY 3, 2023
33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2023. Download Whitepaper →. . Or receive our famous weekly newsletter. Mediation vs Negotiation — 5 Key Differences. Mediation and negotiation are both used as alternative dispute resolution techniques based on give and take to resolve disputes. However, how would you know if you are using negotiation or mediation?
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Supply Chain Dive
JANUARY 5, 2023
The chamber’s finance committee is questioning major manufacturers following reports of materials linked to the Xinjiang region of China.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 3, 2023
The pandemic brought supply chain management into the global consciousness in a way it’s never been before. Welcome to 2023.
Procurement Tactics
JANUARY 5, 2023
33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2023. Download Whitepaper →. . Or receive our famous weekly newsletter. PunchOut Catalog — The Ultimate Guide of 2023. A PunchOut catalog is a dream come true for many procurement professionals that use an e-procurement system. . It allows them to have a purchasing experience that provides process improvement and better spend management for the entire organization without leaving their e-procurement system.
Procurement Leaders
JANUARY 5, 2023
On the face of it, Chinese President Xi Jinping’s recent decision to abandon much of the country’s strict ‘zero-Covid’ protocols in December 2022 has the potential to be a boon for global businesses. After three years of severe restrictions, the opening up of the world’s second-largest market provides huge trading opportunities that could have knock-on benefits for the global economy.
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
Supply Chain Dive
JANUARY 4, 2023
The updated fees, which will be lower than those implemented during the holidays, will take effect Jan. 15.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 4, 2023
Chief procurement officers have allocated time, resources and money to supplier diversity initiatives but they’re still insipid. Here’s a better way to grow your diverse supplier pool — and your ROI. .
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
JANUARY 3, 2023
Retailers that don’t consider product returns their biggest source of supply may want to rethink their reverse logistics approaches for 2023.
Una
JANUARY 3, 2023
EPISODE 96. The Importance of Standardizing Carbon Reporting with Saleh ElHattab. By Kelly Barner | January 4, 2023. Most corporate sustainability programs are rooted in passion and a desire to continue doing well while preserving and investing in the environment. That passion is important, but it needs to be supported by quantitative standards. Not only does this make progress possible, but it also holds everyone accountable for the commitments they have made.
Advertiser: GEP
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
Supply Chain Dive
JANUARY 3, 2023
Companies are raising wages and adding flexibility in a bid to entice workers.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 5, 2023
When workers are armed with cutting-edge technology that enables them to do their jobs efficiently, burnout is reduced, and retention rates improve.
Spend Matters
JANUARY 4, 2023
Categories: Procurement Systems & Architecture Tags: PRO In this Spend Matters PRO Vendor Analysis, we give an overview of Makersite, a Design-for-Supply (DFS) solution that enables customers to understand the underlying tradeoffs and options between cost, sustainability and risk linked to the design of their products. In a mini-series we published in December 2021 (part 1), we highlighted why design needs to take supply considerations into account, and how it can do so as early as possible.
Procurement Bulletin
JANUARY 6, 2023
Increasing Drug Manufacturing Operating Capacity. If there’s one thing we learned from 2022, over-reliance on overseas suppliers or having all your eggs in one basket exposed how vulnerable many supply chains were. One industry set up to ramp up local operating capacity is drug manufacturing. As many American drug manufacturing facilities are only operating at below 50% capacity, there’s still a lot to accommodate without having to invest in new and larger operations without over-rel
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.
Supply Chain Dive
JANUARY 6, 2023
While the retailer seeks to eventually deliver 1 million packages by drone annually, an executive said it's encouraged by the initial response.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 2, 2023
Two years of logistics logjams have burdened ocean shippers with costly increases in demurrage, detention and storage fees.
Spend Matters
JANUARY 5, 2023
Categories: Category Intelligence (Direct) , Category Intelligence (Indirect) , Market Intelligence , Procurement Strategy & Planning , Sponsored Article Tags: Sponsored Article A global recession is looming, according to most economists. What remains to be determined is its length, severity and impact on various sectors of the global economy. To combat the effects of high inflation and recession fears, chief procurement officers, category managers and sourcing professionals need to prepare
The Good Spending
JANUARY 4, 2023
The Kraljic matrix is still an excellent procurement tool, yet somewhat simplistic. Its two dimensions suggest the flat Earth approach with insufficient room to cater to the complexities of modern category management and strategic sourcing situations. This article proposed an elegant scenario, which I applied to add at least three more dimensions to the Kraljic matrix.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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!
Supply Chain Dive
JANUARY 5, 2023
By categorizing vendors, procurement managers can focus on maximizing the value of supplier relationships.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 3, 2023
A powerful stream of densely moist air flowing off the Pacific Ocean is forecast to bring 3 to 6 inches of rain to a wide area from Eureka to San Francisco January 4 into January 5.
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
JANUARY 3, 2023
Ultimately, the goal for managers is still to create the most efficient supply chain possible for their inventory management. Rather than committing to just-in-time or just-in-case, an unpredictable world demands that managers mitigate risks by always being agile.
Una
JANUARY 4, 2023
The Basics of Group Purchasing. Discover the basics of group purchasing and the benefits of working with a group purchasing organization to develop a comprehensive procurement strategy. By Mackenzie Oakley | January 5, 2023. Search. While cost savings is likely at the forefront of any procurement initiative, the profession continues to evolve with more focus than ever being placed on risk reduction, sustainability, strengthening supplier relationships, compliance and business continuity.
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Supply Chain Dive
JANUARY 5, 2023
Project44 data shows how challenging conditions on Dec. 23 and Dec. 24 soured what was overall a smooth peak season for last mile delivery performance.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 4, 2023
Data storage managers should aim to extend the life of their data center hardware, move data to the cloud whenever possible, and delete data that is simply wasting space and money.
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
JANUARY 4, 2023
The infographic below presents key ways that customer behavior has changed, how that behavior has made an impact on last-mile deliveries, and ways that organizations can make last-mile deliveries more reliable and cost-effective.
Art of Procurement
JANUARY 2, 2023
Over the course of the year, the Art of Procurement team is privileged to speak to a LOT of people. The post 3 Key Messages for Procurement Leaders in 2023 appeared first on Art of Procurement.
Advertiser: GEP
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