ProcurePort

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The procure-to-pay process is a comprehensive journey involving steps from identifying a need for goods or services through payment to suppliers, emphasizing the importance of efficient communication, transparency, and strategic supplier relationships. Successful implementation of the procure-to-pay process requires meticulous attention to each stage, from request and purchase requisition to supplier evaluation, purchase order creation, […] The post What are the steps in the procure to pay

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Procurement Templates

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Nailing Soft Skills in Procurement: The Unseen Superpower Hard skills and soft skills – which is more important? The answer is, really, that it depends. Hard skills are undoubtedly crucial in specific occupations, but there isn’t a job in the world that doesn’t require soft skills. Even those specializing in specific skill sets need soft skills to work collaboratively in a team.

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ProcurePort

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Procurement as a Compliance Driver: Thorough vendor due diligence is essential, encompassing financial stability, adherence to labor laws, environmental practices, and ethical conduct. Proactively including compliance requirements in contracts ensures clarity, with regular audits facilitating continuous improvement and maintaining a compliant supply chain.

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ProcurePort

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

In the dynamic and ever-evolving landscape of modern business operations, organizations are increasingly turning to innovative technologies to streamline their processes and enhance overall efficiency. Among the many technological advancements, Electronic Procurement (e-procurement) systems and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERPs) have emerged as integral components in the pursuit of operational optimization.

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Advertiser: GEP

2025 will feel familiar, in some regards. The procurement and supply chain category management landscape will remain turbulent, with geopolitical tensions, worries over fresh tariffs, rising costs, and supply chain disruptions posing significant challenges. But you should also expect some lightning-fast changes in 2025 as artificial intelligence continues to upend the way enterprises and procurement, supply chain, and category management professionals operate.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Biden used the meeting to announce 30 actions that will provide Americans with access to medicine and the economic data needed to track the production and shipment of certain goods.

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All Things Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

With eco-friendly operations becoming more popular, many companies are considering a switch to electric-powered fleets. In fact, Statista projects that 60% of forklifts sold worldwide in 2030 will be electric.

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ProcurePort

DECEMBER 1, 2023

In the rapidly evolving landscape of modern business, organizations are constantly seeking innovative ways to streamline their processes, enhance efficiency, and cut costs. One such technological advancement that has significantly transformed the traditional procurement process is the implementation of electronic procurement systems, commonly known as e-procurement systems.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Fortunately, corporate renewable energy and sustainability efforts are incentivized by local, state, and federal tax incentives that help offset the cost of adoption.

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Supply Chain Dive

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The company listed roughly 1.5 million square feet for sublease in October, the most in over a year, according to CoStar.

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Procurement Templates

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

I’m going to share some real procurement stories that have happened to me, since we are on the theme of memes, I will let on what really happens in the day of a procurement manger. If you want to read the other version click here In the early days of my career I was working at a global company and I let out a tender. I got the most surprising feedback from a supplier.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Supply chain management is one of the popular courses in today’s world and the education system. It is a field that requires individuals to have technical and excellent problem-solving abilities, which are vital in enhancing efficient logistics operations in different industries. Pursuing a degree in supply chain management requires utmost dedication and adequate finances to cater for tuition, accommodation, stationery, and other important necessities for a smooth school life.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 1, 2023

In response to the ongoing crisis, carriers have begun redirecting their shipments to the U.S. West Coast or have opted for alternative routes via the Suez Canal.

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Supply Chain Dive

DECEMBER 1, 2023

National providers' peak season gains indicate their rate discounting efforts are paying off, the shipping platform's CEO said.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

 It’s been a while since we brought you an episode of Thoughts and Coffee on Let’s Talk Supply Chain, but this recent episode was too good not to share. Because it was hosted by, not one, but two of our super talented live show hosts. Dyci Sfregola, host of Action Items, and Hope White, host of No Bullshipping, sat down to discuss how AI is changing the game when it comes to supply chain sustainability.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

In today’s fast-paced business world, excess inventory can be a major hindrance to growth and profitability. Whether it’s unsold products taking up valuable storage space or excess & obsolete items tying up capital, having excessive inventory can lead to increased costs and decreased cash flow. That’s why streamlining your inventory management strategies is crucial for success.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The new tools include AWS Supply Chain Planning, AWS Supply Chain N-Tier Visibility, AWS Supply Chain Sustainability and Amazon Q.

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Supply Chain Dive

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The alcohol distributor expects the upgrades to improve fill rates, order accuracy and increase capacity of its existing facilities.

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SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The average company investment in supply chain innovation has nearly doubled in 2023 compared to 2022, according to new research from Catena Solutions.

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Speaker: Chris Townsend, VP of Product Marketing, Wellspring

Over the past decade, companies have embraced innovation with enthusiasm—Chief Innovation Officers have been hired, and in-house incubators, accelerators, and co-creation labs have been launched. CEOs have spoken with passion about “making everyone an innovator” and the need “to disrupt our own business.” But after years of experimentation, senior leaders are asking: Is this still just an experiment, or are we in it for the long haul?

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Ever since the pandemic changed the corporate world, organizations have rededicated themselves to excelling at employee experience strategy. A successful employee experience strategy (EX strategy) is the best way to recruit and retain top talent , as employees increasingly make decisions on where to work based on how they respond to employee needs. Organizations can prioritize overall employee experience by being thoughtful about how to serve their workers during all stages of the employee journ

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

China’s plan for global economic dominance has run into a snag.

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Supply Chain Dive

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The proposed guidelines clarify how the law’s “foreign entity of concern” requirements will impact automakers’ ability to qualify for EV tax credits.

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Procurement Bulletin

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Swedish Breakthrough in EV Battery Production Swedish battery startup, Northvolt, has reportedly developed an EV battery made of sodium-ion that doesn’t involve in-demand and expensive materials that current batteries require (e.g. lithium-ion batteries). This breakthrough could solve the constraints posed by current battery production requirements and cut the costs of production as well.

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Advertiser: GEP

For years, you and your team have fought an uphill battle. Supply disruptions. Cost pressures. ESG compliance. You name it, and you’ve had to navigate it. In 2025, many challenges will persist, but procurement and supply chain teams have a powerful tool with rapidly advancing capabilities to tackle them — artificial intelligence (AI). The GEP Outlook 2025 report examines the disruptive transformation AI is driving in procurement and supply chains, alongside other key trends and the macroeconomic

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Insurers struggle to manage profitability while trying to grow their businesses and retain clients. They must comply with an increasing regulatory burden, and they compete with a broad range of financial services companies that offer investment products that have potential for better returns than traditional life insurance and annuity products. Although interest rates have increased at an unprecedented rate over the past year as central banks attempt to curb inflation, a significant part of insu

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Walmart shipped 25% of its U.S. imports from India between January 2023 and August 2023, up from just 2% in 2018.

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Supply Chain Dive

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Hyoung Nam So was found guilty of securing a $100 million contract for a South Korean auto parts supplier in exchange for millions in cash.

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SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Supercharge your warehouse performance with these key metrics and proven strategies from WERC's DC Measures Report. Download now!

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The Network Effect

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The post How to Boost Efficiency and Streamline Land Transport in the Logistics Industry appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

It’s unlikely that the Panama canal will be able to increase traffic until the rainy season starts in mid-2024, according to experts.

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Supply Chain Dive

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

One of the world's largest commodities traders is moving up its timeline to eliminate land use conversion from supply chains in Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay.

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SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

DECEMBER 1, 2023

A Canadian supply chain law set to take effect Jan. 1, 2024, will place the responsibility on brands, retailers, and importers to identify and prevent child and forced labor within their supplier networks.

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