All Things Supply Chain
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Organizations navigating increasingly complex global networks have discovered that integrating sustainable practices has multiple key benefits. Sustainability can drastically slash waste, streamline operational efficiency, and even improve employee engagement.
Spend Matters
OCTOBER 29, 2024
On October 31 at 10:30 a.m. ET, the Spend Matters Analyst Team will celebrate Halloween by treating all to a webinar that shares the insights they have derived while compiling this year’s 50 to Watch, 50 to Know and Future 5 lists. These lists mark the 11 th year in which Spend Matters highlights the best in procurement technology development and innovation.
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SCMDOJO
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) is an established industry process that aims at finding a balance between demand and supply and streamlining cross-functional collaboration. Procurement People should learn the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) Process. Procurement professionals can contribute significantly to the S&OP process by providing valuable insights into supply chain dynamics, identifying potential risks, and optimizing sourcing strategies.
Procurement Insights
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Don’t miss Matthew Buckingham ’s Forbes article on how modern procurement systems are tackling today’s biggest supply chain challenges – ProcureFocus (October 30th, 2024) I read the above-referenced article, and here is my observation: Has the author said anything regarding predictive analytics, collaborative supplier networks, optimized inventory management, risk management, and automation that you have yet to hear?
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All Things Supply Chain
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Last year, Halloween brought neighborhoods to life with lookalikes of Barbie, Spider-Man, and Indiana Jones lookalikes, all inspired by the year’s top trends.
Spend Matters
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Spend Matters is delighted to announce the 2024 roster for our ‘Future 5’ list. For the sixth year in a row, our analysts have highlighted five start-ups that excited them the most. This year, the five companies that have proven themselves as potential future trend setters are BlueBean , ivoflow, Covalyze, Halo Ai and True Value Hub. To warrant such attention, these vendors must have a product that is ideally 2 to 5 years old, is used by more than five customers and displays an innovative applic
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Supply Chain Dive
OCTOBER 28, 2024
The carrier has closed nine of its buildings this year and shifted more volume to automated hubs, according to company executives.
Art of Procurement
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Whenever I find out that a company – or a person – decided to do something new in 2020 or. The post Creating a B2C to B to C Improvement Cycle at Walmart Business appeared first on Art of Procurement.
Spend Matters
OCTOBER 31, 2024
As part of our Q4 research into supplier risk, third-party and supply-chain risk management (TPRM/SCRM) and the solutions that support it, we have not only conducted analyst- and market-led research in the shape of analyses, advisory, definitions and webinars, but taken the pulse of the practitioners who use that technology and who deal with risk on a daily basis (for example here and here ).
Procurement Insights
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Here are a few empirical observations regarding ProcureTech solution providers and AI, GenAI, AgenticAI, and AIAIoh: 90% of solution providers’ demos start with a reference to AI Most – not all, mind you, but most emails I receive have AI somewhere in the headline or subject field. Here are a couple that found their way into my inbox in the past couple of hours: What Every CEO Must Know About Using AI to Build Trust in the Age of Skepticism The Evolution of Multimodal AI: Integrating
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
Supply Chain Dive
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
CEO Andy Jassy said initial efforts to improve inventory placement are bearing fruit while more investments are underway.
Procurement Leaders
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Procurement Leaders provides independent strategic research, category intelligence and access to a unique global community aimed at uncovering innovations and driving value.
Spend Matters
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Spend Matters honors a vast array of procurement solution providers each year by selecting them for our ‘50 to Know,’ ‘50 to Watch,’ ‘Future 5’ and ‘Hall of Fame’ celebration lists. Discover everything you need to know about these accolades here, including who is on them. For the Future 5, Spend Matters analysts scour the market to find new specialist solution providers that can answer a burning need of procurement practitioners today.
Supply Chain Queen
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Data and AI Solutions to Advance Sustainability: Expert Insights from Industry Leaders In an era where technology and environmental responsibility intersect, The Economist Impact brought together industry leaders to explore how artificial intelligence and cloud computing are revolutionizing sustainability initiatives. Hosted by Phillip Cornell, this Insight Hour featured an engaging discussion with Brandon Potter (Microsoft), Read more The post Accelerating Sustainability with AI: Expert Insight
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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
Supply Chain Dive
OCTOBER 31, 2024
The company is buying two innovation farms in Central America to advance research to protect its coffee supply.
SCMDOJO
OCTOBER 28, 2024
In today’s competitive business landscape, optimizing supply chains is crucial for achieving operational efficiency and cost reduction. While inventory management and logistics often take center stage, another critical component that significantly impacts supply chain performance is fixed asset management. Fixed assets, such as machinery, equipment, and vehicles, are essential for businesses to operate smoothly.
Spend Matters
OCTOBER 28, 2024
In this Spend Matters Vendor Analysis we provide an overview of Onventis and its solution for source-to-pay (S2P). Source-to-pay solutions allow organizations to streamline how they manage their procurement lifecycle from start to finish. S2P suites typically cover sourcing, supplier management, contract management, spend analytics, AP automation and e-procurement.
CPO Rising
OCTOBER 30, 2024
CPO Rising’s Technology Round-Up series continues this week with fresh supply management technology news and updates covering a few recent major announcements. If you are a sourcing, procurement, or spend… The post Technology Round-Up — October 30, 2024 appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.
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.
Supply Chain Dive
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Taking effect at the end of 2025, the move will also impact an outlet store at the same location as the company trims expenses.
Procurement Insights
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Michael Lamoureux – okay, gloves off When you read the following post , keep one word in mind: solipsistic! Many factors will contribute to the AI Bubble Burst in 2025, which will be more challenging in some ways but concentrated on specific industries. A big part of that is because most solution providers have these fatal flaws: They continue to use a tech-first equation-based development and implementation model.
Spend Matters
OCTOBER 30, 2024
As part of our series on all aspects of risk management, we are taking a look at the digital capabilities of risk solutions (supplier risk management, TPRM and SCRM). Although the underlying capabilities vary from one segment to another, the high-level capabilities can be divided into: Enabling and supporting capabilities: Risk data modeling (breadth, depth, granularity); Best practices and guidance (as a service and in the application); Analytics and AI for simulations and reporting; Orchestrat
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Two analysts from KPMG discuss the findings of the firm’s new survey of changing sourcing strategies by U.S. supply chain executives.
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Supply Chain Dive
OCTOBER 31, 2024
The aerospace company said G700 deliveries fell far short of expectations last quarter due to component exchanges and late engine shipments.
Arkestro
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Press Releases / Arkestro Joins the AWS Partner Network to Amplify Procurement’s Influence Arkestro Joins the AWS Partner Network to Amplify Procurement’s Influence The leader in Predictive Procurement Orchestration (PPO) joins the AWS Partner Network to redefine procurement’s role in business growth. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, October 30, 2024 – Arkestro is excited to announce it has joined the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Partner Network (APN), a global community of AWS Partners that le
Spend Matters
OCTOBER 30, 2024
When we refer to man-made risk, we are talking about disasters that have an element of human intent or negligence, as opposed to natural disasters which are unavoidable and occur naturally. Man-made hazards might be the result of crime, arson, civil disorder, terrorism, war, biological/chemical threat, strikes, labor disputes and more. These issues can affect direct suppliers, but they can also occur anywhere throughout the supply chain, e.g., sub-tier suppliers, shipping and other logistics ser
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Understand quantum physics? Neither do we. But you might be able to grasp quantum computing.
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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.
Supply Chain Dive
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Most IT and financial executives surveyed say expenses are rising and money is being spent inefficiently.
TYA Suite
OCTOBER 27, 2024
Strong vendor relationships are essential for operational success in the fast-paced corporate world of today. Using a procurement management system is one practical strategy to strengthen these connections. This comprehensive guide explores what procurement management software is, its key features, its role in vendor relations, its integration with business processes, and the benefits it offers.
Spend Matters
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Procurement activities and tasks are operational, tactical and strategic. Therefore, depending on the technology used and the processes digitized, the impact of technology can be divided into automation and augmentation, with augmentation being more ‘autogmentation’ [/aw-tog-men-tay-shun/] as we call it. Traditional AI enables organizations to tackle more complex use cases and follow the path to ‘autogmentation,’ which focuses on augmenting human intelligence and knowledg
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 30, 2024
The group is looking to purchase as many as 500 class 8 electric semi-trucks over the next three years.
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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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