All Things Supply Chain
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
In today’s supply chain landscape, mere supply chain visibility isn’t enough for any business involved. And the reason is quite simple. Visibility alone cannot drive business value.
Procurement Leaders
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
A couple of weeks ago, I hosted a call for Procurement Leaders’ CPO community during which the CPO of a major healthcare organisation shared his function’s transformation journey, the lessons learned and its impact. One of the keys to the success of the transformation was that it had a clear purpose and was fully aligned with the organisation’s need to pivot following the impact of Covid, and subsequent earnings and share price underperformance.
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Art of Procurement
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
“The reason I like listening is I think, ‘If I’d have been CPO there or in other organizations, what would. The post Walking a Mile in Another Supply Chain’s Shoes appeared first on Art of Procurement.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
When used diligently, AI-driven product recommendations and content can also indirectly boost sales by enhancing customer engagement, satisfaction and brand relevance.
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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.
All Things Supply Chain
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
With the holidays shopping season approaching, Black Friday is becoming a pivotal event for retailers worldwide.
Supply Chain Dive
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Starting in 2021 an employee hid $132 million to $154 million in delivery expenses, a disclosure overshadowing an otherwise decent quarter.
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Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
The workers will be pressing for better workers’ rights and climate action from the giant retailer.
Procurement Freelancers
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
In today’s globalized economy, businesses are constantly seeking ways to reduce costs and find high-quality… The post How Sourcing Agents Simplify Your Global Supply Chain first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.
Supply Chain Dive
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
The grocery retailer’s adoption of a transportation management system allows it to better operate its complex cross-dock network, according to SVP of Distribution Matt Beenblossom.
Spend Matters
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Spend analytics vendors do what their name implies: they derive insights from spend data. However, that is not all they are capable of doing. Many spend analytics vendors apply that analytical expertise elsewhere, such as contracts, carbon emissions or supplier performance. This results in analytical data not just for those areas but also dashboards and opportunities that use hybrid data (spend + another factor) to help determine KPIs and enterprise goals.
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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.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
The old-school model of a medical device manufacturing supply chain just doesn’t cut it anymore.
Procurement Freelancers
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
In today’s highly competitive global market, firms must develop effective solutions to simplify supply chains… The post Unlock Your Business’s True Potential with Sourcing Consultants first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.
Supply Chain Dive
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
The attack against Blue Yonder led to issues for Morrisons, a U.K.-based grocery chain, in its warehouse management system for fresh food and produce.
Spend Matters
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Part 2 of this Spend Matters Vendor Analysis focuses on the strengths and opportunities of SpendHQ’s spend analytics solution. We will also look at the voice of the customer and the elements to consider when looking at SpendHQ as a potential solution provider. Part 1 of the series provided a history and overview of SpendHQ’s spend analytics solution as well as the solution’s roadmap/vision.
Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja
Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Thanksgiving spending is expected to rise by 1.8% year-over-year, followed by a projected 2.8% bump for Black Friday, and then a 3% increase in Christmas sales.
Procurement Freelancers
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
In today’s fast-paced global market, dependable suppliers are essential for smooth business operations. But what… The post How Supplier Auditors Protect Your Business’s Interests first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.
Supply Chain Dive
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
The CPG giant announced company veteran Cassandra Green as its SVP and head of supply chain amid a production overhaul.
Procurement Insights
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
EDITOR’S NOTE: AI, Generative AI, and Agentic AI are not new. They are not an exciting breakthrough, nor are they a competitive edge. Like my teenage daughter’s recent discovery of the Beatles, these “tools” are as great today as they were 20 years ago. However, to succeed, we must finally learn how to use them properly, e.g., using an agent-based versus equation-based development and implementation model.
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Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
It's currently unclear whether the attack impacted Blue Yonder clients in the U.S., including Albertsons, Kroger, Proctor & Gamble and Anheuser-Busch.
Fraxion
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
What’s new in Fraxion: KPI dashboard for procurement and spend management insights We’re thrilled to announce the launch of a powerful new KPI dashboard in Fraxion’s spend analytics tool, Insights.
Supply Chain Dive
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
The Midwest-focused delivery provider won't increase base shipping charges and is eyeing coverage expansion next year.
Procurement Insights
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
I recently received an invite to an upcoming 30-minute webinar titled “ These 3 Practices Will Boost Your Career: The power of data-driven negotiating.” In this live webinar, Rod Sherkin will describe three Procurement Practices that will drive down purchase costs; strengthen your supply chain; and advance your career by quantifying the value you create.
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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
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
AI agents are intelligent systems that not only can interact with humans using natural language, but can also incorporate vast amounts of data and knowledge to make autonomous decisions.
Art of Procurement
NOVEMBER 29, 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 – November 29th, 2024 appeared first on Art of Procurement.
Supply Chain Dive
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
CEO Oliver Zipse said 65% of the company’s cars sold in the U.S. are locally made.
Procurement Insights
NOVEMBER 23, 2024
INTERVIEW #1 – James Carithers, COO – Peak Utility Services Group (AdaptOne) – [link] INTERVIEW #2 – Why did Barilla Group Choose o9 Solutions (o9 Solutions) – [link] INTERVIEW #3 – Ryan Meonske, Head of Strategic Procurement – Databricks (ZIP) – [link] COMPARISON BETWEEN ZIP, SOLUTION o9 AND ADAPTONE Here’s a comparative analysis of the pricing models for ProcureTech solution providers ZIP , o9 Solutions , and AdaptOne based on their offerin
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Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
Walmart, which employs approximately 1.6 million US workers, is only the latest company to end its DEI programs in recent months.
CPO Rising
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
Whether you’re watching parades, football, or the dog show, everyone at Ardent Partners wishes you a safe and Happy Thanksgiving! If you need a laugh, enjoy this clip of the… The post Happy Thanksgiving! appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.
Supply Chain Dive
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
After finding the right combination of delivery speed and reliability, the company is adjusting to heightened demand.
Procurement Insights
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
“Clearly, tariffs will raise costs for imported and domestic raw materials (steel, aluminum, plastic resins, wood, paper, etc.). We should all be prepared when suppliers cite these cost increases to justify higher prices for the products they sell us. Preparation includes detecting supplier “Margin Creep” (Silent Slopes) – the common practice of raising prices more than required to cover their cost increases.” – Rod Sherkin , ProPurchaser.com Inc.
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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