Una

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

What to Do When Supply Chains Break Your Heart Six helpful tips for what to do – and what NOT to do – when supply chains and supplier partners end up breaking your heart. By Anthony Clervi | February 14, 2023 Search We all know that supply chains can be fragile entities. Particularly in an era of Just-in-Time (JIT) supply management where businesses keep costs down by minimizing inventory, a supply chain only works so long as every link functions smoothly.

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Procurement Heads

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Whether you’re a small business owner or the HR manager of a large organisation, there are several situations when it makes sense to work with a recruitment agency. James Dobbin , Director of Procurement Heads ’ Financial & Professional Services offering, shares some of the most common reasons for engaging a recruitment agency and the benefits they can bring to your hiring process.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

It's vitally important for companies to understand every touchpoint in their supply chains and third-party relationships, to ensure they don’t link to transnational criminal organizations trafficking in war materials or money laundering.

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Procurement Insights

FEBRUARY 11, 2023

Are ESG demands another threat to efforts to “unclog” port supply chains? This past summer, the biggest threat to the free and timely flow of goods through our ports was the possibility of a port workers’ strike. This compelling and insightful post by Dawn Tiura – here is the link is worth more than a quick read: [link] While a strike was averted – at least for the foreseeable future, this new LinkedIn Post by Michael Orlowski introduces a new and potentially g

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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.

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Procurement Software

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

I wanted to bring you the key criteria that you should consider when sourcing or considering a digital procurement solution. A lot of the best of lists and a lot of the white papers out there don’t really seem to consider these in their analysis. If you’re more of an audio person, we also ran a recent episode of the podcast covering some of these, which you can access here: What are the top 10 criteria to consider when buying procurement software?

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All Things Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Germany looks to partner with Japan to Secure Raw Materials The German government wants to increase cooperation with Japan to help secure supplies of raw materials.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Supplier diversification is among the most essential actions a business can take to survive a black swan event, but it requires prior planning.

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Una

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

EPISODE 102 Insuring Against Cyber Liability and Exposure with Shawn Edgington By Kelly Barner | February 15, 2023 ‘Digital’ must be one of the most commonly used words in business conversations today. Its usage extends far beyond IT to include nearly every internal and external effort. With so many of a company’s assets and activities being conducted via digital platforms, why isn’t cyber security more frequently included in those conversations?

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RPF360

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

IT purchasing is crucial to your business's strategic goals, so there's a lot of pressure to get it right. Explore how an IT RFP can help you select the perfect vendor. In addition, explore steps for writing your RFP for information technology, key terminology and templates to get you started. The post How to issue an IT RFP: Tips, templates and examples appeared first on RFP360.

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Procurement Heads

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

For Procurement Heads ‘ latest CPO Spotlight, Sebastien spoke with Rupert Gaster about his career, how CPOs can influence an organisation’s sustainability agenda and what key achievements he’s most proud of. How did it feel to be recognised once again in the CIPS Power List? It always gives a double feeling in my opinion. I don’t think that the recognition is a personal one because I would not be in a position to be on that list and be at the forefront of thinking if it were no

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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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Supply Chain Dive

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Lower demand in the spot market means “there’s no better time for a shipper to find efficiencies," a C.H. Robinson executive said.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

The conversation we’re having today about supply chain finance is a lot different than that of just a few years ago.

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SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Sustained labor cost advantages in Asia complicates the reshoring equation, but a smart factory that offers worker productivity improvements of three-to-five times that of foreign workers makes it financially viable.

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Negotiations Ninja

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Is emotional expressiveness important in negotiation? And if it is, what kind of emotions should you express? And can—or should—you control spontaneous emotional expressions? Spontaneous expressions and deliberate expressions come from separate motor neuron pathways. You don’t have full control over the spontaneous pathway like you do the deliberate pathway.

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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

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Supply Chain Dive

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

The aircraft manufacturer has also increased material supply inventories and implemented a monitoring solution to mitigate potential disruptions.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Supply chains need to look at technologies that can impact efficiency and productivity across multiple functions and tasks. One often-overlooked technology is wireless network connectivity.

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SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Microsoft wins top award for supply chain breakthrough of the year.

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Una

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

How to Save on Food Costs Learn how to save on food costs and how businesses can save money while preserving product quality and reducing administrative burdens. By Mackenzie Oakley | February 16, 2023 Search What if you could save money on food purchasing while increasing operational efficiency, all without sacrificing quality or adding to administrative burdens?

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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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Supply Chain Dive

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Experts say that the split could prompt capacity shifts and lower rates as competition for customers heats up.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

In a highly connected and digital world, fragmented supply chains simply don’t work. Organizations today require end-to-end visibility, to compete and navigate the challenges that have recently plagued global businesses.

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Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Categories: Market Intelligence , Procurement Systems & Architecture Tags: PRO In this Spend Matters PRO Vendor Analysis, we give an overview of Contify, a market and competitive intelligence platform that helps businesses track information concerning competitors, customers, suppliers and industry segments. Contify aggregates information from over 500,000 sources including online news, company websites, social media and customer-supplied internal sources.

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Art of Procurement

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

When the Chinese surveillance balloon was finally ‘removed’ from the sky over the Atlantic Ocean on February 4th, we all. The post Revisiting the Importance of Supplier Watchlists appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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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!

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Supply Chain Dive

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

The layoffs come as the digital load board provider adjusts its customer service model and pushes profitability.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

The Fourth Industrial Revolution, or Industry 4.0, is rapidly impacting how global manufacturers operate.

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Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Categories: Procurement Systems & Architecture , Supply Chain Management , Supply Risk Management Tags: PRO In this Spend Matters PRO Vendor Analysis, we give an overview of Everstream Analytics, a Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) solution built to provide customers with a visibility into supply chain risks that is both end-to-end and multi-tier.

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Procurement Freelancers

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Planning and strategy are necessary when sourcing goods from another nation. It is not like… The post Importance Of Strategic Sourcing Consultants first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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Supply Chain Dive

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

As demand plummets, the delivery giant seeks to save billions of dollars through its DRIVE program and Network 2.0.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Competition, government incentives and falling raw material prices are making battery-powered cars more affordable sooner than expected.

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Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Categories: Accounts Payable , Conferences , Market Intelligence , Payments , Procurement Commentary Tags: PRO Corcentric is one of those companies that, to borrow one of Churchill’s famous lines, can feel like a riddle wrapped inside an enigma. Founded in 1996 (one year after FreeMarkets), it was the first leveraged buying organization to adopt early payment at scale — as a carrot to get hesitant suppliers on-board.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The procurement department is an integral part of any organization, playing a crucial role in the purchasing process. This department manages the selection, acquisition, and payment of goods and services needed to run a business. To get the most out of any procurement team, all the associated key roles need to be filled with qualified individuals that understand both technology and the principles of supply chain management.

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Advertiser: GEP

Tariffs will have a major impact on your supply chain, margins, and operations. Drawing on our work with global companies across manufacturing, automotive, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, software, technology, financial services, and a range of service industries, we outline the key strategic and tactical actions companies are taking to navigate this period of heightened uncertainty.

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