The Final Wrap-up of 2020 for the ATSC Blog – It’s award time!
All Things Supply Chain
DECEMBER 21, 2020
I know this has been said and written before, but 2020 surely was a very crazy year with a lot of downs and a few ups.
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Blockchain’s Critical Role in Supply-Chain Transparency
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 22, 2020
Managing complex supply chains is an art unto itself, but it all comes down to one fundamental principle: transparency.
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What is Direct Sourcing? Your Procurement Guide
ProcurePort
DECEMBER 24, 2020
A fascinating aspect of the universe is that there’s hardly ever a single path to the same solution. In other words, there’s more than one right answer, and there’s more than one way to get to that answer. Understanding this theory is helpful in approaching the concept of indirect and direct sourcing in procurement. Some […]. The post What is Direct Sourcing?
Solving the Cold Chain Challenges
The Network Effect
DECEMBER 21, 2020
The post Solving the Cold Chain Challenges appeared first on The Network Effect.
State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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.
How to Improve Supply Chain Efficiency and Productivity with Visibility Data
FourKites
DECEMBER 23, 2020
Calculating the productivity and efficiency of any operation is, at its most basic, determining the ratio of cost inputs to revenue generated. Supply chain productivity is no different. By outlining the major cost centers of your supply chain and optimizing your spending within each, you’ll be creating a much more favorable equation for improving supply chain planning and productivity.
Will Amazon Exit the First-Party Retail Business in 2021?
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 21, 2020
An industry observer predicts that Amazon.com will make a radical change in its business strategy in the coming year.
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Using Automation to Find Cost Savings Around the Holidays
GoProcure blog
DECEMBER 22, 2020
The holiday season can be hectic for many companies, even amidst a pandemic. In addition to trying to close out projects before the end of the calendar year, scheduling challenges can be prevalent with many employees taking time off. Yet it’s important to finish off the year strong and not let momentary lapses ruin end-of-year budgets or start you off on the wrong foot in the new year.
Creating Value with Strategic Supplier Relationship Management
Jaggaer
DECEMBER 22, 2020
The post Creating Value with Strategic Supplier Relationship Management appeared first on JAGGAER.
What an Unpredictable Year Means for Freight Costs in 2021
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 19, 2020
Although projections indicate that maritime trade will recover and expand next year, it's becoming clear that disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic will have a lasting impact on the industry.
A Procurement Team’s Source to Pay Process Definition
ProcurePort
DECEMBER 22, 2020
As much as we would like life to be black and white for simplicity’s sake, that just isn’t the case. Much of life exists in a blurry grey area, and we’re all doing our best to navigate through uncertainty. Well, the same theory can be applied to creating processes and workflows internal to an organization. […]. The post A Procurement Team’s Source to Pay Process Definition appeared first on ProcurePort Blog.
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
Volumes are booming this holiday season as F&B, CPG and Retail work to keep shelves full
FourKites
DECEMBER 21, 2020
There’s no doubt about it: This is a holiday season like no other. Here at FourKites, we’ve been keeping a close eye on what our data tells us about both the availability of goods, and the demand patterns consumers are displaying. What we’re seeing is that even as shoppers are homebound more than any other holiday season, they’re also shopping more than ever before – with the vast majority of that activity is taking place online.
#3 | An Interview with Peter Smith on ‘Bad Buying’ & ‘Procurement with Purpose’
The Supplier Experience
DECEMBER 21, 2020
HICX was pleased to welcome Peter recently to our interview series on data in Procurement, in which we asked him more about his book, as well as his other project, ‘Procurement with Purpose.’ In this discussion, we focus more specifically on the role of data and how it can be used both to avoid ‘Bad Buying’ and to support Procurement with a Purpose.
Five Ways to Prepare for the Deluge of Holiday Returns
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 21, 2020
This year's surge in e-commerce will likely come with a flood of returns in January that could strain operations.
Building a Procurement Community during COVID-19: Proctopus Founders
ProtoCast
DECEMBER 21, 2020
Procurement professionals need more accessible opportunities to network, interact, share our best practices, ask questions and increase our visibility to employers (or potential clients). They were the hypotheses when we kicked off the roots (or tentacles) of what grew to become Proctopus. Sales & marketing folks are great at putting on industry events and networking.
The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report
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
Backstage at Sainsbury’s: feeding the nation in a pandemic
Spotlight on Procurement
DECEMBER 21, 2020
Simon Lipscomb, Sales and Marketing Director at Efficio, speaks to Patrick Dunne, Director of Group Property, Procurement and Cost Transformation at Sainsbury’s on his experience of running procurement/supply-chains through the COVID-19 global pandemic. Key discussion points include: How did they cope with changing customer channels and unprecedented demand?
Watch: How the Pandemic Is Impacting Manufacturing Strategies
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 21, 2020
John Caltabiano, vice president of supply chain with manufacturing services provider Jabil Inc., discusses the results of a recent survey of supply-chain professionals about how they’re weathering the coronavirus pandemic.
‘Covid Guilt’ Ignites U.S. Toy Boom
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 22, 2020
COVID-19 is setting up the U.S. toy industry for its best Christmas in years — and maybe ever.
Stop Delaying — Your Logistics Systems Belong in the Cloud
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 21, 2020
Some of the biggest players in the logistics industry still rely on outdated mainframe systems that hinder supply-chain agility.
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.
Three Keys to Navigating the Next COVID-19
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 23, 2020
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, supply-chain leaders have realized there is no “new normal,” and are focusing on how to guide their organizations through uncharted waters, no matter what the challenge might be.
The Pathway to Digital Payments for the Transportation Industry
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 22, 2020
Digital payments are a key area that transportation and logistics organizations will prioritize in 2021.
China’s Online Shopping Addiction Is Killing Its Green Packaging Drive
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 20, 2020
If you worry about all the waste generated by the annual rush of holiday shopping and gift giving, it’s nothing compared to the mountains of discarded packaging that comes from a single event in China.
Bottlenecks Wear Down World Economy’s Fleet of Container Ships
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 22, 2020
Container shipping, the backbone of the global trading system, is showing signs of fatigue as the pandemic descends into its darkest days.
The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report
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!
Digital Cotton and 3-D Garments: The Trends That Will Reshape Fashion in 2021
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 20, 2020
Companies both in and out of the fashion industry have been content to keep separate their newer digital and traditional analog processes — but the past year has shown us that strategy may no longer be viable.
U.K. Faces Food Crisis Threat as Virus Surge Blocks Trade
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 21, 2020
The U.K. is confronting threats of food insecurity and panicked shopping days before Christmas as European nations restricted trade and travel to guard against a resurgent coronavirus.
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