Up Your Warehouse Productivity with These New Communication Trends
All Things Supply Chain
OCTOBER 6, 2022
Every warehouse manager understands how important communication is to the daily activities of the institution.
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1 in 5 businesses admit to greenwashing with half saying their sustainability efforts are failing, poll finds
Procurement Heads
OCTOBER 5, 2022
A further one in four (24%) executives admit they do not know if their sustainability efforts are making any positive difference at all, and 20% say they are unaware if their business has any metrics in place to measure the effectiveness of their environmental initiatives in the first place. Only 19% of respondents believe that their business is making genuine progress on its sustainable initiatives.
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Cost savings vs cost avoidance: What’s the difference?
RPF360
OCTOBER 6, 2022
Cost savings and cost avoidance are important strategies for procurement teams. Explore how you can differentiate between cost savings vs cost avoidance and see how you can reduce spend using both along with examples. The post Cost savings vs cost avoidance: What’s the difference? appeared first on RFP360.
KPIs in Supply Chain — Everything You Should Know?
Procurement Tactics
OCTOBER 5, 2022
33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2022. Success! First Name. Email. Download Free Whitepaper ?. ?. Or receive our famous weekly newsletter. KPIs in Supply Chain — Everything You Should Know. KPIs in the supply chain are important as the supply chain is the backbone of any modern business. Without it, many companies will fail to deliver their products which will affect their profitability and brand. .
GEP Spend Category Outlook Report 2025
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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.
Illegal fishing and its impact on the supply chain
All Things Supply Chain
OCTOBER 4, 2022
Already today, about 60% of the world’s fish stocks are fished to their capacity limits.
Measuring the Right Supplier Performance Metrics
ProcurePort
OCTOBER 5, 2022
• Quality and timely supplies lead to business process efficiency, increased accuracy, and improved productivity. Unfortunately, you cannot have quality and on-time supplies from your vendors without a well-defined, streamlined, and effective procurement and requisition strategy. • Selecting the best suppliers is the first step to getting quality, affordable, and timely deliveries.
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RFP in Project Management — Everything You Should Know
Procurement Tactics
OCTOBER 6, 2022
33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2022. Success! First Name. Email. Download Free Whitepaper ?. ?. Or receive our famous weekly newsletter. RFP in Project Management — Everything You Should Know. RFP in project management is an important part of the procurement process as it gives you relief once you finally submitted the finished proposal. However, how do you manage your RFPs in your company?
Data reveals Gen Z rely on the traditional office more than any other generation
Procurement Heads
OCTOBER 4, 2022
Gen Z crave in-person socialisation The data, from global workplace creation experts, Unispace, taken from a study of 3,000 office workers, one-third of which were in the earlier stages of their career, also revealed that the majority (79%) of Gen Z respondents felt more active when working in the office, while among older workers this figure sits at 66%.
Supply Chain Sourcing and Buying 101
ProcurePort
OCTOBER 4, 2022
• There is a lot of work that goes into a company’s sourcing and buying activities beyond just the transaction. In many cases, the nature of the transaction and the intended frequency of purchase will dictate the sourcing process. • The fact that information is available and firms can source globally also complicates the sourcing […]. The post Supply Chain Sourcing and Buying 101 appeared first on ProcurePort Blog.
The Reality, Promise and Limits of Artificial Intelligence
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 3, 2022
Just what is artificial intelligence, anyway? In its ultimate form, will it model, augment or replace human thought?
5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales
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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.
What Business Structure Should You Choose For Your Startup?
Supply Chain Game Changer
OCTOBER 2, 2022
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 6 Ways to Attract Investors to Your Startup Business! One important thing you need to decide when setting up your startup is what type of business structure to choose. There’s no right or wrong answer. The structure you pick will very much be determined by your specific business and your goals.
Corrugated boxes: The ultimate circular economy
Supply Chain Dive
OCTOBER 3, 2022
Circularity is the epitome of sustainable materials management – linking all life cycle stages for production, use and reuse of materials to protect the environment.
What is the Role of Suppliers in Supply Chain Management?
ProcurePort
OCTOBER 6, 2022
• Efficient and well-ordered suppliers are worth their weight in gold. In an increasingly competitive world, establishing favorable relationships with such high-caliber suppliers is imperative for good business. • But who or what are suppliers? And why are they so important? • In this post, we are going to answer two major questions: What are […].
The Trucking Industry Needs to Prepare for the Q4 Retail Boom
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Retailers are stuck with questions: What happens if there aren’t enough drivers to transport products on time? How do we get more drivers with profits down? And how do we provide a cushion for elevated diesel costs?
From Reactive to Resilient: Charting Your Supply Chain Maturity
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In this webinar, supply chain industry experts share insights and best practices for enhancing supply chain efficiency, resilience and adaptability. Watch the webinar to learn strategies to develop supply chain maturity and save on costs. Delve into the stages of supply chain maturity, from foundational management to advanced optimization and innovation.
6 Logistics KPIs Attributes That are Essential
SCMDOJO
OCTOBER 7, 2022
Logistics KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) measure how well an organization logistics function is performing. They’re used to evaluate the effectiveness of operations and identify areas for improvement. Logistics KPIs examples can vary from Basic 5 Logistics KPIs to a detailed list of 47 , which you can get from here. Logistics is the central system that controls physical inventory flow in a supply chain.
Walmart GoLocal exceeds 5,000 delivery locations, outpacing company targets
Supply Chain Dive
OCTOBER 3, 2022
The retailer plans to “double down” on its white-label delivery service in its second year, a GoLocal exec said in an interview.
Buying Group vs Group Purchasing Organization
Una
OCTOBER 4, 2022
Buying Group versus Group Purchasing Organization. By Mackenzie Oakley | October 4, 2022. In the procurement and sourcing world, there are several terms that seem to be used interchangeably when attempting to increase buying power and save money: buying group, group purchasing organization, purchasing cooperative, purchasing group. All of these separate entities serve a common purpose, so is there really a difference between them?
Watch: What Are E-Commerce Customers Demanding Today?
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 4, 2022
It isn't all about speed, says Satish Natarajan, founder and chief executive officer of DispatchTrack. E-commerce shoppers are more concerned about communication.
The 2nd Generation of Innovation Management: A Survival Guide
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?
Month-end close process: how to make accounting more efficient
Spendesk
OCTOBER 3, 2022
Accountancy is the job that’s never finished. Whether you’re preparing for tax returns, presenting financial reporting data, or indeed performing month-end close, there’s barely a chance to breathe.
Ocean carriers up blank sailings to brace for softening October demand
Supply Chain Dive
OCTOBER 1, 2022
Shipping lines are strategically skipping ports and voyages to control capacity and influence rates after China's Golden Week.
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Let's Talk Supply Chain
OCTOBER 3, 2022
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Five Mistakes Companies Make in Managing Supply Chain Risk
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 3, 2022
T he pandemic has inflicted serious damage in the last two and a half years, but there may be a silver lining for companies smart enough to take advantage of the opportunity to develop a more resilient supply chain. .
GEP Outlook Report 2025
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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
How Feeding America is using inventory visibility tools to improve the flow of donations
Supply Chain Dive
OCTOBER 4, 2022
Smarter Sorting is working with the nonprofit to ease the product sorting process for retailers as they look to scale donations.
Better Waste Management for the Environment!
Supply Chain Game Changer
OCTOBER 6, 2022
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Optimizing Waste Management in the Warehouse! It’s a fact that recycling and better waste management are important to the environment. But they’re also important to supply chains. Recycling keeps materials out of landfills, which reduces their size and helps them decompose more quickly.
A Retail ‘Delivery Persona’ That Helps Both the Environment and the Bottom Line
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 4, 2022
There’s good news in Descartes’ recent study of consumer sentiment of sustainable delivery practices.
10 Ways to Leverage Buyer Signals and Drive Revenue
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In today’s ultra-competitive markets, it’s no longer enough to wait for buyers to show obvious signs of interest. Instead, sales teams must be proactive, identifying and acting on nuanced buyer behaviors — often before prospects are fully ready to make a purchase. In this eBook from ZoomInfo & Sell Better, learn 10 actionable ways to use these buyer signals to transform your sales strategy and close deals faster.
Year-end accounting checklist: How to close the fiscal year
Spendesk
OCTOBER 5, 2022
The end of the fiscal year is a critical time for finance teams. Each year, finance professionals bury their heads in the books to prepare their end-of-year accounts, statements, and financial reporting.
Butter supply constrained with some producers forgoing churning
Supply Chain Dive
OCTOBER 4, 2022
Declining milk production coupled with high demand for seasonal products are driving up the price of butter.
How to Achieve a More Sustainable and Environment Friendly Supply Chain!
Supply Chain Game Changer
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Start Your Business’ Sustainability Journey in 5 Steps! A sustainable and environment friendly supply chain is a key component for any successful business. It helps companies to manage their resources more efficiently, reduce costs, improve quality and increase productivity.
Mississippi River Drought Imperils Trade on Vital U.S. Waterway
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 6, 2022
Drought has depleted river water levels so much that in some spots barges are getting stuck, and low water levels are causing severe impacts to navigation not seen since 1988.
Load Optimization: A Sustainable Way To Reduce Transportation Costs
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Discover strategies to optimize load building and achieve significant transportation cost savings. Plus, learn how load optimization can help reduce CO 2 emissions and align with climate regulations and consumer expectations. Finally, discover best practices for sustainable load optimization.
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