All Things Supply Chain
MARCH 18, 2024
Ever since the horse and cart was replaced by its motorised successor, the humble diesel truck has evolved each year to become an increasingly efficient machine, capable of carrying heavier…
Procurement Leaders
MARCH 18, 2024
A few weeks ago, I wrote about how procurement, R&D and sustainability were being rolled under one leadership at Mars Wrigley. It’s a fascinating blueprint for how procurement is being viewed as a catalyst for sustainability – supporting the strategic involvement of suppliers in product development while embedding ESG across core business, and I’ll be watching developments with interest.
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Art of Procurement
MARCH 21, 2024
The last few years have not been kind to retailers. Inventory misalignment has dragged down revenue and working capital. Companies. The post Treasure Hunting with TJX appeared first on Art of Procurement.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 17, 2024
When it comes to assessing supply chain risks, planners generally don’t place natural disasters at the top of the list. But with the growing number of extreme weather events, that could change in the coming years.
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Procurement and supply chain leaders are presented with their fair share of challenges, with a host of tools and strategies to resolve them. That said, what’s the best path forward to leverage this year’s trends? In this recap of a recent GEP-WBR webinar, 7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024, GEP’s Pramod Sethumadhavan explores seven vital leadership trends that will help guide procurement and supply chain decision-makers.
Supply Chain Dive
MARCH 20, 2024
Consulting experts, prioritizing data analytics and highlighting sustainability efforts can help ensure reliable operations in the face of global disruption.
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
MARCH 21, 2024
More procurement leaders are trying to implement AI and automation into their operations, shifting gears from a what’s possible to a how-to-implement strategy.
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Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 20, 2024
Including same-day delivery options is good for business, bringing long-term, strategic benefits that should counter the typical six-figure cost of setting it up.
Supply Chain Dive
MARCH 22, 2024
The plan to integrate its separate Express and Ground delivery networks will help close a key gap with UPS, one executive said.
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
MARCH 20, 2024
The COVID pandemic accelerated the adoption of online supply chain education. Today, organizations and employees have their choice of online, in-person or hybrid learning environments, but there is no one-size-fits-all approach.
The Thomas Blog
MARCH 21, 2024
Lead scoring is a strategy used to rank prospects according to their potential to become customers. It involves assigning numerical scores to each lead based on various attributes, including: demographic information, engagement with the brand's digital presence, and other behaviors indicative of their interest. This system helps sales and marketing teams prioritize leads, tailor their outreach strategies, and ultimately, improve conversion rates.
Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions
In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 19, 2024
Geopolitical risks are disrupting global supply chains and compelling business leaders to take third-party risk management more seriously.
Supply Chain Dive
MARCH 19, 2024
The company is looking to find a buyer quickly, as its "assets are basically melting ice cubes — they are losing money," a lawyer said.
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
MARCH 18, 2024
Good reporting standards should be part of an organization’s policies and guidelines. Don’t wait until someone asks, and don’t force someone to be an exception: make sure that your data visualizations can be read by all those who receive them.
Spend Matters
MARCH 20, 2024
Procurement has not been immune to the latest evolution in technology. While initial automations initially increased process velocity by taking over more tactical, repetitive tasks, they gradually evolved to cover more complex ones. At first, these only required more analytical activities to augment human workers, but they eventually evolved from predictive and prescriptive analytics towards more embedded and autonomous analytics that directly help execute the workflows.
Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller
As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 21, 2024
Cold-storage operators today are looking for sustainable, long-term investments that can satisfy changing consumer demands, while complying with strict regulations.
Supply Chain Dive
MARCH 21, 2024
The Department of Transportation's initiative has gained interest from beneficial cargo owners, ocean carriers and other stakeholders. Here's what a few had to say.
Procurement Freelancers
MARCH 18, 2024
In the world of fashion, where trends change with the seasons and consumer demands are… The post The Unsung Heroes of Fashion: The Vital Role of Sourcing Agents in the Garment Manufacturing Industry first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.
Spend Matters
MARCH 18, 2024
This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis provides an overview of Halo Ai and its solution for third party risk management. Third-party risk management (TPRM) is often an afterthought for organizations or a measure only taken after a risk event occurs. However, third party risk management should be implemented in every procurement department, as regulations and the uncertainties of the post-pandemic era are making these issues around compliance, data security, supply chain resilience and business conti
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When the only certainty is uncertainty, what does that mean for today’s supply chain management approaches? This eBook delves into how supply chain orchestration can help businesses unlock agility, transparency, intelligence, and trust across their end-to-end supply chain.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 17, 2024
Driven by artificial intelligence, modern-day task management offers faster computing over wider bandwidths, enabling collaboration in real time from anywhere in the world.
Supply Chain Dive
MARCH 22, 2024
The company is pursuing a new air transportation deal that would align with its ongoing network overhaul, Chief Commercial Officer Brie Carere said.
SCMDOJO
MARCH 19, 2024
In today’s increasingly eco-conscious world, understanding the environmental impact of our actions is paramount. This is where the Life Cycle Inventory (LCI) comes into play. A comprehensive analysis of the energy and material inputs, outputs, and environmental impacts associated with a product’s life cycle, LCI helps us unlock valuable insights into sustainable practices.
Spend Matters
MARCH 18, 2024
Last week, Spend Matters attended Ivalua’s annual EMEA conference in Paris. Like every year (except during the peak of Covid when the event was 100% virtual), Ivalua selected a prestigious location: Versailles. The event was held at the Palais des Congrès in Versailles, just a few meters from the Palace of Versailles. Titled ‘Procurement [RE]Imagined,’ this two-day event explored how new technologies enable procurement to do previously impossible things.
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Generative AI goes beyond just automating tasks and providing real-time answers. Did you know that implementing generative AI reduces sourcing cycle times and allows for faster decision-making across procurement operations? In this whitepaper — Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes With the Power of Generative AI — experts reveal how the strategic application of generative AI within procurement processes is paving the way for groundbreaking improvements.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 19, 2024
While two years may seem like ample time to prepare, the reality is that it takes careful planning and multiple steps to implement advanced track and trace technology.
Supply Chain Dive
MARCH 22, 2024
Risks ranging from Red Sea disruptions to Panama Canal restrictions keep fueling shipper diversions to the West Coast port.
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
MARCH 19, 2024
Most companies resist employee turnover, but embracing it can offer advantages to organizations, including lower onboarding costs.
Art of Procurement
MARCH 21, 2024
Procurement 6 is a short podcast from Art of Procurement that publishes in the Art of Procurement feed every Friday. The post Procurement 6 – March 22nd, 2024 appeared first on Art of Procurement.
Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader
Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 20, 2024
The predicted surge in electric vehicle demand carries the potential to exacerbate sourcing challenges for key battery minerals, potentially disrupting automotive manufacturing.
Supply Chain Dive
MARCH 21, 2024
The retail giant leaned on education, financing and recognition to get its supply chain on board with Project Gigaton, a sustainability executive with the company told Supply Chain Dive.
Procurement Insights
MARCH 20, 2024
The February 9th, 2024, Inc. article headline reads, The 5 Biggest Hurdles for CEOs in 2024 : With the next growth cycle just out of arm’s reach, CEOs must first confront these challenges. So, what are the five hurdles that keeps CEO’s up at night? Economic uncertainty Access to capital Leadership and management challenges Talent management and workforce issues The impact of technology When you read the article, you will note that neither procurement nor supply chain pops up It doesn
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
MARCH 22, 2024
GAF’s Marianna Vydrevich sees technology like AI playing a role in supply chain network design, but she lives for that Aha! moment. Meet our March NextGen Leader.
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Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr
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