All Things Supply Chain

JULY 1, 2024

Globally, supply chain issues have become a pressing challenge, particularly impacting the manufacturing sector.

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Procurement Leaders

JULY 1, 2024

Scope 3 data has emerged as an increasingly important topic within the Procurement Leaders community as supply chain sustainability has evolved from being a nice to have to a procurement imperative. Yet preliminary findings from our ESG glide path research ( participate in the survey ) indicate that more than one-quarter of procurement teams do not currently collect upstream emissions data about their suppliers and, of those that do, only half use primary data obtained from suppliers directly.

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Art of Procurement

JULY 4, 2024

“Coke is everywhere. In fact, when I travel to the developing world, Coke feels ubiquitous. […] If we can understand. The post Coca-Cola’s Project Last Mile appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 1, 2024

The supply chain discipline has become a C-suite concern that drives competitive advantage and customer excellence — one that requires expansive leadership skills and technical prowess.

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Supply Chain Optimization

Supply Chain Dive

JULY 3, 2024

Have you ever received a tiny item in a huge box? Some legislators want to require retailers to keep that ratio in check. It’s one of multiple packaging bills in play in the state, among others related to PFAS, EPR and plastic utensils.

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Spend Matters

JULY 1, 2024

This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis provides an overview of ProcureVue and its solution for spend analytics. It is common for the data held by Procurement (and indeed the business) to become so large and so messy that it is no longer possible to manage it in-house, whether because of time or software constraints. This is where the many vendors like ProcureVue in the procurement space that are designed to tackle this problem come in.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 1, 2024

Some assumptions and beliefs about the contribution that generative AI will make to supply chains are misplaced, says Dana Stiffler, distinguished vice president analyst at Gartner.

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Supply Chain Dive

JULY 2, 2024

The company's logistics and shipping partner Bath & Body Works is shrinking its distribution operations for the apparel retailer due to declines in volume.

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Spend Matters

JULY 2, 2024

In today’s rapidly evolving technology landscape, the ability to seamlessly integrate multiple applications has become crucial for businesses aiming to optimize their operations. This interview delves into the challenges and opportunities presented by platform-based approaches in a multi-app vendor environment. Our guest, Ryan Walicki, CEO of Relish, talks to me, Spend Matters chief research officer and MD, Pierre Mitchell, about his journey of creating a platform that simplifies the inter

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SCMDOJO

JULY 1, 2024

In today’s competitive landscape, efficient order management is no longer a luxury – it’s a necessity. For supply chain professionals, ensuring smooth order fulfillment from click to delivery is crucial for customer satisfaction, business growth, and profitability. This comprehensive guide deepens into order management best practices, equipping you with the knowledge and strategies to optimize your operations.

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Advertiser: GEP

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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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 1, 2024

As retail operations become increasingly complex, the need arises for serialized data capture. That’s where tools like the 2D barcode and radio frequency identification come into play.

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Supply Chain Dive

JULY 2, 2024

The company’s supply chain tool uses AI to reduce “the likelihood of human error” and help fashion brands with regulatory compliance.

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Procurement Freelancers

JULY 1, 2024

AI is entering many industries, and procurement is not an exception. As a procurement expert,… The post Can AI Replace Procurement Professionals in the Long Run? first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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Procurement Insights

JUNE 29, 2024

The above post is a far-reaching, powerful message (and image) that should especially resonate with solution providers, Supratim Roy ! It reminded me of the following excerpt from the recent post Solution Providers – Stop Telling & Selling and Start Asking & Solving! – [link] “The bottom line is that your product or service is great, but if I am watching the flames burn down my house, I am not going to care about the home security system you are trying to sell me at that mome

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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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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 30, 2024

Boeing will have until July 5 to decide whether to plead guilty to the charges, the department told the families of victims of two fatal 737 Max crashes and their attorneys in a meeting June 30.

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Supply Chain Dive

JULY 3, 2024

The carrier will operate eight additional 747 freighters for Amazon, which is adjusting its airfreight strategy.

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Procurement Freelancers

JULY 4, 2024

Imagine that your school requires a large project purchase. You want to obtain the finest… The post Identify Essential Skills for a High-Performing Procurement Team first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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Jaggaer

JULY 4, 2024

Guest article by Prof. Christian Heinrich, Co-Founder and Managing Director, c arbmee The 80% Challenge I was recently delighted to participate in a JAGGAER live webinar focused on the introduction, in recent years, of carbon emissions measurement as a factor in strategic sourcing. The objective of net zero carbon footprint is now familiar. Most large companies have it embedded in their ESG strategy but beyond that, they understand that carbon emissions cost money.

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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

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 30, 2024

In this ebook, Aptean presents a comprehensive guide to leveraging advanced resource management techniques within logistics operations. Discover how strategic resource optimization can significantly enhance efficiency and profitability across your entire fleet and logistics network.

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Supply Chain Dive

JULY 2, 2024

A blend of congestion and blank sailings stemming from the Red Sea crisis has created an unpredictable environment for shippers.

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Finale Inventory

JULY 2, 2024

Navigating the Complexities of a Growing Shopify Store As your Shopify store progresses from a startup to a thriving business, you’ll encounter new challenges that can complicate your operations. These challenges include managing increasingly complex inventory, expanding your product catalog, and managing customer experience and retention. Adopting the right Shopify app tech stack is essential to maintaining and accelerating growth.

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Art of Procurement

JULY 5, 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 – July 5th, 2024 appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 30, 2024

Learn how the SAP Business Network solution determines how non-networked organizations and businesses can best collaborate with their suppliers by understanding the challenges and benefits of participating in a multi-enterprise business network.

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Supply Chain Dive

JULY 1, 2024

Caution continues to run through the industry as manufacturers hesitate to spend on labor and production with interest rates still high.

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CPO Rising

JULY 5, 2024

Fridays (in 2024) means that it’s time for another CPO Rising Listicle. Each list will include a variety of procurement tips, trends, insights, research, lists, strategies, and/or recommendations designed to help procurement teams improve operations. We’ll also include a summary graphic for you to share with your team.

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Finale Inventory

JULY 5, 2024

QR codes have changed the way businesses manage their inventories. These small, square-shaped matrix barcodes can be scanned with a smartphone or a QR code reader, providing quick and easy access to vital information. In inventory management, QR codes are an invaluable tool, allowing businesses to track and organize their products efficiently. This article covers the basics of QR codes, their importance in inventory management, and how you can integrate them seamlessly with Finale Inventory, a l

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Advertiser: GEP

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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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 30, 2024

Discover how household appliances manufacturer Mabe is enabling better collaboration with its suppliers using a cloud-based business network for real-time data sharing and workflow management.

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Supply Chain Dive

JULY 1, 2024

The deals involve creating customized procedures for critical shipments as the delivery giant competes with UPS in the high-value sector.

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Procurement Express

JULY 5, 2024

The Importance of Strategic Budgeting Budgeting is so much more than just crunching numbers – it’s a strategic exercise that can reveal your company’s mission and provide a roadmap to success. As a CEO or business leader, it’s crucial to approach budgeting as a long, thoughtful process that aligns your entire team around your goals and vision.

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Barkers Procurement

JULY 5, 2024

Barkers are pleased to announce its strategic partnership with Mandant Solutions , which will provide customers and prospective customers with to quickly and seamlessly integrate their systems with the best-in-class spend management software Coupa. Barkers are award-winning implementation partners for Coupa and are now harnessing the services of Mandant’s MATRIX technology to further accelerate digital transformations for our customers, through a simplified and accessible approach to system int

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