Spend Matters

AUGUST 9, 2023

Spend Matters constantly updates its understanding of the state of the procurement tech market via RFIs for our SolutionMap dataset, vendor interviews, global event attendance and product demos with the aim of keeping tech-selection decision makers ahead of market trends. But we also endeavor to grow our understanding of the wants and needs of the customers using that tech – the practitioners.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 87

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Art of Procurement

AUGUST 10, 2023

Although we talk about ESG programs all the time, they actually haven’t been with us for very long. ESG initiatives. The post The Problem with Performative ESG appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Supply Chain Dive

AUGUST 9, 2023

Experts gave tips on economic metrics to watch and how to assess producers’ readiness to nearshore during the live event “Supply Chain Outlook: Trends and Risks To Watch.

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Supply chain Supply Risk 96

All Things Supply Chain

AUGUST 9, 2023

The global economy relies heavily on the shipping industry, the backbone of international trade. A seamless and efficient supply chain is vital for the movement of goods across continents.

Supply Chain Efficiency 246

Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain Supply Export 246

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 9, 2023

By identifying and laying down the groundwork for what the future supply chain leader looks like, executives will attract and retain top talent that will bring success.

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Supply chain Supply 97

Procurement Heads

AUGUST 9, 2023

For the latest of Procurement Heads‘ Futureheads series, Joe spoke to Matt Williment about his procurement career journey. What was it that lead you to pursue a career in Procurement? It was a complete off chance, I did a business degree then when I was at university, I decided to start filtering bits out that I wasn’t as particular in, stuff like; marketing, sales, finance that kind of thing and it left areas like supply chain, logistics and procurement so I thought I would go for that kind o

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Sustainability Procurement Supplier relationship management Suppliers 130

All Things Supply Chain

AUGUST 11, 2023

GM blames supplier for EV production delay General Motors (GM) CEO Mary Barra disclosed that issues with an automation equipment supplier have caused unforeseen delays in the company’s electric vehicle…

Supply chain 246

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 5, 2023

Ensuring the safe material handling of these materials is not just a matter of policy or regulation; it’s the linchpin of efficient warehouse operations and by extension, effective Supply Chain Management. The Importance of Material Handling in Warehouses Material handling is one of the most important warehouse activities. It involves the movement, storage, control, and protection of goods throughout the process of manufacturing, distribution, consumption, and disposal.

Supply Chain Efficiency 98

Supply Chain Efficiency Warehouse operations Real-time Visibility Risk 98

Let's Talk Supply Chain

AUGUST 7, 2023

In today’s episode of Women In Supply Chain, I’m joined by Holly Pearce, a self-confessed supply chain champion! Holly has over 20 years of industry experience, working at the director level across multiple global organizations. Currently the Director of Logistics for C+D Trojan, she is a transformation champion, seeking to improve supply chain processes and customer experience through continuous improvement, vertical integration, and shared visibility.

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Supply chain Supply Logistics Supply chain management 98

Spend Matters

AUGUST 8, 2023

Continuing our series of analyst observations on procurement tech market movements, this week we are considering the shift in CPO priorities towards supply-related risks. The recent Deloitte Global Chief Procurement Officer Survey tells us, “CPOs have definitively indicated that risk is here to stay, as evidenced by the greater than 70% in our survey who indicated that procurement-related risk/supply chain disruption has increased in the past 12 months on top of an already elevated baseline.

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As early as next year, procurement and supply chain operations will begin to adopt AI agents, often called “agentic AI,” to work alongside employees to make and execute decisions with precision across procurement and even the most complex global supply chains. Unlike LLM-based generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, these AI agents do not require prompts from humans.

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Procurement Freelancers

AUGUST 7, 2023

In the midst of today’s turbulent market, enterprises are reassessing their purchasing approaches to bolster… The post Optimizing Procurement: Shifting from JIT to JIC Strategies first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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Supply Chain Optimization Strategy Procurement Purchasing 92

Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 6, 2023

Congress is finally acting to address the severe shortage of critical pharmaceutical drugs, a crisis long in the making that was laid bare by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Supply chain 98

Supply chain Supply 98

Supply Chain Dive

AUGUST 8, 2023

Customers diverted about 1 million parcels daily to FedEx, the U.S. Postal Service and other carriers in Q2 amid strike concerns, executives said.

Negotiation 98

Negotiation 98

Spend Matters

AUGUST 7, 2023

This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis provides an overview of LeaseAccelerator and its lease lifecycle management solution. LeaseAccelerator’s customers use the solution to manage the lifecycles of real estate and asset leases, for example, through lease accounting and administration. The provider offers a suite of solutions to support this, from the initial ‘lease versus buy’ decision all the way through to the management of real estate procure-to-pay (P2P) strategy.

Management 86

Management Buyers Networking Strategy 86

Speaker: Eric Berdinis, Ran Sun, & Chris Chmielewski

Procuring freight can be cumbersome, time-consuming, and error-prone. If you’re frustrated with the complex and manual processes for obtaining bids for your contract and spot freight, you’re not alone. In today’s fast-moving supply chain environment, optimizing these processes is critical to staying competitive and cutting costs. Join this exclusive webinar with experts from Uber Freight to learn how the latest digital tools and automation can transform your freight procurement strategy by strea

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Procurement Freelancers

AUGUST 11, 2023

One of your major challenges as a business owner is probably finding methods to keep… The post Utilize A Purchasing Consultant To Increase Your Savings first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 11, 2023

Under the revised investment rules, automakers will need to commit to producing at least 40% of the content of EVs in Indonesia by 2026 to qualify for incentives.

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Supply Chain Dive

AUGUST 7, 2023

CEO Mary Barra said the third-party issue caught the automaker by surprise, but it's "not walking away" from its 400,000 EV production target.

Suppliers 97

Suppliers 97

IBM Supply Chain Blog

AUGUST 8, 2023

IBM® and Microsoft—the two largest global IT companies—are working together. While many may see IBM and Microsoft as competitors, we are much better partners bringing the best of both companies together to accelerate impact and influence at scale. We provide current and new clients the unique opportunity to take advantage of the combined value from our technology, cloud, and consulting services alongside our ecosystem of partners to meet ever-evolving business needs.

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Influencing Business strategy Strategy Management 75

Speaker: Shalini Dinesh

Effective cross-functional collaboration and communication heavily influence product launch success. Research shows that as many as 70% of product launches fail due to inadequate coordination among stakeholders, including supply chain, product management, legal, marketing, and change control teams (Gartner, 2022). The 2023 Supply Chain Insights Report highlights that 60% of supply chain disruptions are caused by poor communication and misalignment among cross-functional teams.

Supply Chain Optimization

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

AUGUST 7, 2023

No matter which team you look at — operations, supply chain, logistics, you name it — if you can’t see how you are tracking in real time, you don’t have the data to know whether the prices you’re paying align to the market in a given category.

Supply chain 75

Supply chain Supply Logistics Price 75

Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 9, 2023

Supply chain design technologies that identify and quantify risks at the supplier, facility, customer and network levels allow organizations to make better decisions.

Inventory 97

Inventory Networking Supply chain Risk 97

Supply Chain Dive

AUGUST 11, 2023

Hawaiian Airlines, Young Brothers and Matson are part of a widescale effort to carry critical shipments to Kahului in wake of devastation.

Supply 98

Supply 98

IBM Supply Chain Blog

AUGUST 11, 2023

The rise of digital transformation and the increased popularity of cloud computing helps companies deliver unique services to customers online and leads many organizations to consider themselves as technology companies. And technology budgets are rising commensurate to this new reality. IT spending is expected to increase to $4.6 trillion in 2023, an increase of 5.5% from 2022.

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Import Management Budget Real-time Visibility 74

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SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

AUGUST 8, 2023

From a financial perspective, theft reduction is clearly reflected on a company’s profit and loss statement and balance sheet. What is also needed is a recognition of the value of continuous education and training of managers and staff to combat criminal efforts to disrupt supply chains.

Data 71

Data Supply chain Management Supply 71

Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 10, 2023

One in five importers from outside the U.K. have had to change their supply chains due to geopolitical tensions while a nother 15% are considering supply chain alterations.

Import 96

Import Supply chain Supply 96

Supply Chain Dive

AUGUST 9, 2023

Nearly 80% are scaling back, and a record 15% aim to “strongly decrease” their reliance on the country, according to a U.S. Fashion Industry Association study.

Sourcing 86

Sourcing 86

IBM Supply Chain Blog

AUGUST 9, 2023

A phishing simulation is a cybersecurity exercise that tests an organization’s ability to recognize and respond to a phishing attack. A phishing attack is a fraudulent email, text or voice message designed to trick people into downloading malware (such as ransomware ), revealing sensitive information (such as usernames, passwords or credit card details) or sending money to the wrong people.

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Financial institutions must navigate a complex web of policies, procedures and regulations to ensure compliance and manage risk. When Hellenic Bank, a leading retail lender in Cyprus, set out to transform its procurement operations, it needed more than just software deployment. It required a partner that would help embed its intricate buying processes — with all its validations, risk assessments and tiered approvals — into a unified system.

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SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

AUGUST 9, 2023

A strong U.S. dollar, and COVID-related lockdowns in China, allowed the U.S. to generate more revenue from parcel shipments in 2022 than China, but overall parcel volume growth is slowing.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 6, 2023

Bill McCoy, senior vice president of operations with Riverstone Logistics, relates the message of his keynote address at the recently concluded, first-ever Global Supply Chain Marketing Summit. For logistics and delivery providers, he says, it's all about brand.

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Logistics Supply chain Supply 94

Supply Chain Dive

AUGUST 7, 2023

Time is running out for wine and spirits distributors utilizing complex traditional conveyor systems.

Supply chain resilience 98

Supply chain resilience Supply chain Supply 98

IBM Supply Chain Blog

AUGUST 9, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of cloud computing, businesses are continuously seeking robust, secure and flexible solutions to meet their IT infrastructure demands. In this post, we’ll discuss connecting the robust IBM Power Virtual Servers service to the secure IBM Cloud Virtual Private Cloud environment using IBM Cloud to support diverse workloads.

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Networking Data Price Demand 72

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