All Things Supply Chain
APRIL 29, 2020
Supply chains around the world are struggling as they face major shifts to production, the movement of goods, modes of transport, and the people who keep everything running.
ivalua
APRIL 30, 2020
The post Mitigating Supply Chain Risk and Building a Resilient Enterprise appeared first on Ivalua.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 29, 2020
The solutions that have worked in the past — increasing inventory, adding capacity at different locations and diversifying suppliers — are just scratching the surface when it comes to having a truly resilient supply chain.
Supply Chain Game Changer
APRIL 28, 2020
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 10 Vital Supply Chain Lessons from the Coronavirus Pandemic! The Coronavirus Pandemic has quickly and severely disrupted Supply Chains of every kind around the world. Lockdowns have resulted in the temporary closure of Manufacturing and Distribution facilities and discontinuation of Logistics and transportation modes.
Advertisement
Discover strategies to optimize load building and achieve significant transportation cost savings. Plus, learn how load optimization can help reduce CO 2 emissions and align with climate regulations and consumer expectations. Finally, discover best practices for sustainable load optimization.
All Things Supply Chain
APRIL 27, 2020
In recent weeks, the companies in automotive logistics I work with have experienced drastic changes in their daily work.
ivalua
MAY 1, 2020
As I write this blog, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to ravage populations and economies around the world. There are glimmers of hope, such as slowing infection rates in Italy and Spain, and the opening of factories in China, but a true end to the crisis remains out of sight. The total costs, in terms of human lives, disrupted supply chains, ruined businesses and GDP impact, are still just projections in the array of charts presented daily by statisticians and data modelers.
Purchasing & Procurement Zone brings together the best content for professionals in the purchasing and procurement field from the widest variety of thought leaders.
Supply Chain Game Changer
APRIL 30, 2020
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 8 Ways to Improve Your Warehouse Fulfillment Efficiency! Article and permission to publish here provided by Dave Joseph at veridian.info. Key performance indicators (KPIs) provide an invaluable way to judge the efficacy of operations, determine opportunities for improvement, improve customer experiences , and better manage supply chain functions, including warehouse management.
Jaggaer
APRIL 30, 2020
With hot new buzzwords coming and going year after year, it’s hard to blame any procurement professionals who are becoming disillusioned. One of the latest, “autonomous procurement,” has been the focus of writings by industry experts both enthusiastic and less optimistic. But many purchasing team members, including leadership, still lack clarity on what exactly the term means.
ivalua
APRIL 30, 2020
The post Mitigating Supply Chain Risk and Building a Resilient Enterprise appeared first on Ivalua.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 27, 2020
At a time when supply chains are fracturing as a result of the global coronavirus pandemic, is blockchain the solution?
Advertiser: GEP
As early as next year, procurement and supply chain operations will begin to adopt AI agents, often called “agentic AI,” to work alongside employees to make and execute decisions with precision across procurement and even the most complex global supply chains. Unlike LLM-based generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, these AI agents do not require prompts from humans.
Supply Chain Game Changer
APRIL 29, 2020
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Do You Have Hidden Freight Costs? Ocean freight article and permission to publish here provided by Katherine Barrios at xeneta.com. Freight forwarders and shippers/BCO s are on a constant quest to have a better understanding of their ocean freight costs and ultimately have larger margins.
EazyStock
APRIL 27, 2020
Shamil Patel , Director at Allparts , has driven the change from using “paper and pen” to now using an automated tool for inventory optimization. This has resulted in more satisfied customers and healthier stock. That’s why he’s EazyStocks’s Automation Hero for April ! . Name: Shamil Patel. Title: Director. Company: Allparts. Congratulations on winning the award, Shamil!
Spotlight on Procurement
APRIL 29, 2020
Simon Lipscomb, Sales and Marketing Director at Efficio speaks to Greg Horgan and Tibor Sotkovszki about how to run successful supplier negotiations Key discussion points include: How to approach supplier negotiations Key to success in negotiations Long term impact of negotiations
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 27, 2020
Here are a few ways that e-commerce companies and their supply-chain partners can mitigate risk.
Speaker: Eric Berdinis, Ran Sun, & Chris Chmielewski
Procuring freight can be cumbersome, time-consuming, and error-prone. If you’re frustrated with the complex and manual processes for obtaining bids for your contract and spot freight, you’re not alone. In today’s fast-moving supply chain environment, optimizing these processes is critical to staying competitive and cutting costs. Join this exclusive webinar with experts from Uber Freight to learn how the latest digital tools and automation can transform your freight procurement strategy by strea
Supply Chain Game Changer
APRIL 26, 2020
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Derek Panchyshyn. At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe. As such we have introduced our “ Seasoned Leadership in Action ™” Interview series at Supply Chain Game Changer. This interview is with Derek Panchyshyn.
The Procuretech Podcast
APRIL 29, 2020
Sarah from Let's Talk Supply Chain and Shipz joined me for a great chat about how digital trends are shaping the wider supply chain industry, and how procurement fits neatly into that. We both agree that increased collaboration and the developing trend of both functions reporting into the same line can only be a good thing when it comes to better alignment of business objectives and delivering value to organisations.
SPLC (Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council)
APRIL 29, 2020
Facebook blurb : COVID-19 has heavily disrupted countless companies around the world. While resilience has always been a cardinal virtue for companies, times like these prove just how important it is for a company’s ultimate survival. Read our blog to see how the Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council promotes resilience and sustainability through collaboration.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 29, 2020
A security breach could be detrimental to any manufacturer. For those with defense contracts, the danger is even more severe.
Speaker: Shalini Dinesh
Effective cross-functional collaboration and communication heavily influence product launch success. Research shows that as many as 70% of product launches fail due to inadequate coordination among stakeholders, including supply chain, product management, legal, marketing, and change control teams (Gartner, 2022). The 2023 Supply Chain Insights Report highlights that 60% of supply chain disruptions are caused by poor communication and misalignment among cross-functional teams.
Procurement Zen
APRIL 26, 2020
In this part of the ultimate list of negotiation techniques,we go over one of my most liked negotiation techniques “storytelling and acting”. We cover twelve powerful techniques that involve telling stories and acting to get the most out of your negotiation. Each technique is explained in depth with scenario examples. Some of these techniques can be combined with each other or with techniques we covered in the previous episode to construct a stronger impact.
All Things Supply Chain
MAY 1, 2020
Pressure mounts on the U.S.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 1, 2020
Consumer goods companies must ensure their supply chains remain in the driver’s seat.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 27, 2020
One cost of lean procurement is its inability to act on certain tail-spend opportunities.
Advertisement
Enhance your transportation and load building efficiency with our comprehensive guide. Learn to tackle today's supply chain challenges and optimize your approach with advanced planning strategies. This guide covers: Supply Chain Challenges: Discover how transportation planning can address critical issues and improve efficiency. Load Building Benefits: Understand how effective load building can enhance your transportation processes.
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
263 
Let's personalize your content