Sat.Dec 09, 2023 - Fri.Dec 15, 2023

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Procurement leaders face lack of talent to meet future needs: report

Supply Chain Dive

The profession has growing needs for data and technology as well as general business skills, according to a recent survey by Gartner.

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What Does “Getting To We” Really Mean?

Procurement Insights

EDITOR’S NOTE: Today’s article was inspired by a LinkedIn post by Kate Vitasek. “Value isn’t just about exchange—it’s about creation.” “Through shared goals, you work together, investing in each other’s success and creating value that elevates everyone involved.” – Kate Vitasek The above two statements should resonate far and wide with anyone and everyone, Kate Vitasek , starting with the sales process.

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Your 2024 Procurement Career Tune-Up

Una

Your 2024 Procurement Career Tune-Up As we leap into the shiny unknown of next year, let’s revamp your professional journey and and explore a procurement career tune-up. By Hugo Britt | December 12, 2023 Search Search As we dust off the remnants of 2023 and leap into the shiny unknown of 2024, it’s time to give your procurement career a tune-up.

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Types of Procurement Reports: Definition & Benefits

SCMDOJO

In the realm of efficient procurement management, understanding the various types of procurement reports becomes paramount. These reports serve as navigational tools, offering insights into different facets of the procurement process. From the Purchase Order (PO) Status Report to the RFQ Performance Report, each report is dissected to provide a clear definition and a deeper understanding of its significance.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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How to build a successful procurement strategy

IBM Supply Chain Blog

The role of procurement extends beyond transactional activities. A procurement strategy allows an organization to navigate an increasingly complex global supply chain, adapt swiftly to market fluctuations, and achieve cost optimization, operational efficiency and growth. By assessing and proactively managing risks inherent in the supply chain , organizations can shield themselves from disruptions and strengthen the resilience of their operations.

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Is Technology Ready To Stem The Tide Of Supply Chain Health And Safety Hazards?

All Things Supply Chain

The US supply chain underwent huge changes as a result of Covid-19 pandemic and it has never fully recovered.

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UPS and FedEx’s tough year in 6 charts

Supply Chain Dive

Data shows both carriers faced waning package volumes as pricing power shifted in their customers' favor.

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2-Way vs. 3-Way Matching: What’s the Difference?

ProcurePort

In the ever-evolving landscape of financial management, precision is paramount. The complexities of modern business demand meticulous processes to ensure accuracy, especially in the realms of procurement and accounting. Two methodologies, 2-Way and 3-Way Matching, have emerged as critical players in this pursuit of financial integrity. This article explains the differences between matching systems and […] The post 2-Way vs. 3-Way Matching: What’s the Difference?

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Four Key Predictions for Cybersecurity Vulnerability Teams in 2024

Supply Chain Brain

Organizations that embrace and invest in vulnerability prioritization and remediation, and utilize an asset-centric approach, will be better positioned to navigate the ever-changing threat landscape.

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New Year Insights for the procurement solutions and services marketplace 2024: EcoVadis

Spend Matters

For several years now, Spend Matters has been collecting and publishing a series of articles about procurement, supply and services trends for the year ahead from expert tech and service providers in the market. This year we’re highlighting the customer demands, market movements and advances in procurement tech that are exciting the world of solution providers, how they expect them to shape the S2P landscape next year and how they plan to respond to them.

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Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains

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

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6 reasons why global supply chains are shifting

Supply Chain Dive

A desire to reduce costs, lead times, political risk and emissions are just some of the reasons behind onshoring, nearshoring and friendshoring decisions.

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Maximizing the Advantages of a Purchase Order Approval Process

ProcurePort

Understanding the Purchase Order Approval Process At its core, a Purchase Order (PO) Approval Process is a structured workflow that organizations follow to authorize and monitor the procurement of goods and services. It typically involves several stages, including the initiation of a purchase request, creation and submission of a purchase order, and final approval from […] The post Maximizing the Advantages of a Purchase Order Approval Process appeared first on ProcurePort Blog.

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Rethinking Strategy for a Circular World

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

Companies at the forefront of the circularity shift have begun identifying and investing in the new structures and processes required to replace linear business models. As these new market dynamics develop, industries will be able to go circular at a faster pace.

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Maersk Stops All Red Sea Container Ship Traffic

Supply Chain Brain

Maersk said December 14 that its vessel, Maersk Gibraltar, was targeted by a missile when traveling from Salalah, Oman to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

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The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report

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

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Logistics companies race to adapt to shifting supply chains

Supply Chain Dive

Carriers in ocean, air cargo, rail and trucking are launching new services and tweaking their networks amid evolving global trade flows.

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New Year Insights for the procurement solutions and services marketplace 2024: Icertis

Spend Matters

For several years now, Spend Matters has been collecting and publishing a series of articles about procurement, supply and services trends for the year ahead from expert tech and service providers in the market. This year we’re highlighting the customer demands, market movements and advances in procurement tech that are exciting the world of solution providers, how they expect them to shape the S2P landscape next year and how they plan to respond to them.

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What is a Sourcing Agency and How does it work?

SCMDOJO

In the global world of businesses, companies often seek help from sourcing agencies to figure out how to get the things they need. But what’s a sourcing agency or sourcing agent and how does it make buying things easier? Let’s explore this world of sourcing agencies and understand what they do. A sourcing agency is like a helpful guide in the complicated process of getting goods.

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From Management to Orchestration

Supply Chain Brain

Supply chain orchestration entails a higher level of digital maturity and connectivity to standardize and integrate internal, partner and third-party contextual data in a real-time, continuous flow.

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From Rigid To Resilient: Why Enterprises Need Modular Commerce Now

Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón

Enterprise commerce is at an inflection point. Rigid, monolithic platforms slow brands down, but a full replatforming is disruptive and costly. Modular architecture offers a flexible, scalable alternative - allowing enterprise brands to modernize without ripping and replacing their entire stack. Learn how a composable approach helps modernize commerce stacks while maintaining control over critical systems.

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FedEx, UPS delivery truck maker lays off over 900 at three plants

Supply Chain Dive

The first round of job cuts at Morgan Olson’s Michigan, Tennessee and Virginia sites will begin Dec. 22.

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New Year Insights for the procurement solutions and services marketplace 2024: Zip

Spend Matters

For several years now, Spend Matters has been collecting and publishing a series of articles about procurement, supply and services trends for the year ahead from expert tech and service providers in the market. This year we’re highlighting the customer demands, market movements and advances in procurement tech that are exciting the world of solution providers, how they expect them to shape the S2P landscape next year and how they plan to respond to them.

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The advantages and disadvantages of hybrid cloud

IBM Supply Chain Blog

With the rapid advancements in cloud computing, data management and artificial intelligence (AI) , hybrid cloud plays an integral role in next-generation IT infrastructure. Enterprise-level businesses rely on hybrid cloud solutions to run critical workloads from anywhere by combining and unifying on-premises, private cloud and public cloud environments.

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Podcast | A Collaborative Approach to Supply Chain Digitization

Supply Chain Brain

What does it take to achieve supply chain digitization? And for that matter, what does that even mean?

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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As manufacturers turn away from China, Vietnam lures investment

Supply Chain Dive

The country is home to a growing number of factories thanks to its increased use of free trade agreements, tax incentives and competitive labor costs.

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Where the intake management market is heading

Spend Matters

Along with generative AI, the intake management market has been this year’s primary discussion among procurement practitioners and software providers. Not only has Zip, which productized and popularized intake, reached a $1.5 billion valuation, but an array of intake- and/or orchestration-focused competitors have emerged to address similar use cases.

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The three main types of cryptography

IBM Supply Chain Blog

Derived from the Greek words for “hidden writing,” cryptography is the science of obscuring transmitted information so that it may only be read by the intended recipient. The applications of cryptography are endless. From the quotidian end-to-end message authentication on WhatsApp to the practical digital signatures on legal forms or even the CPU-draining ciphers used for mining cryptocurrency , cryptography has become an essential aspect of our digital world and a critical cybersecu

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Helping Healthcare Organizations Navigate Shipping in Peak Seasons

Supply Chain Brain

Throughout the year, healthcare providers are under tremendous pressure to find cost savings and efficiencies, while maintaining optimal patient care. That pressure only increases during the peak season.

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From Reactive to Resilient: Charting Your Supply Chain Maturity

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.

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Nearshoring apparel: Inside DXL’s pivot to Central America

Supply Chain Dive

The clothing maker is one of many eyeing the region, but economic and policy barriers could stand in the way of greater investment.

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Tradeshift: Vendor Analysis, 2023 Update (Part 2) — P2P solution strengths and weaknesses, tech selection tips

Spend Matters

Part 2 of this Spend Matters Vendor Analysis 2023 update focuses on the strengths and weaknesses of Tradeshift’s AP Automation solution. We also suggest elements to consider when looking at Tradeshift as a potential solution provider. Part 1 of the series provides a history and overview of Tradeshift´s AP Automation solution, a company-level SWOT analysis and profiles of competitors.

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Transfer Orders: Simplifying Warehouse Operations in Ecommerce

Finale Inventory

A transfer order arriving at a warehouse. For those managing ecommerce warehouses, optimizing operations is vital for maintaining customer satisfaction and driving profitability. Finale’s transfer orders stand out as an important tool in this initiative. Let’s explore the role of transfer orders, demonstrating how they can significantly streamline your warehouse processes.

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Supply Chain Security Breaches Increased in 2023

Supply Chain Brain

The mean number of supply chain breaches increased from 3.29 incidents in 2022 to 4.16 incidents in 2023, a 26% rise.

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Brace for Impact. Unpredictable Tariff Disruptions Are Here––Your Playbook

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.