All Things Supply Chain
JULY 18, 2022
Supply chain shortages make securing the goods people need and want tremendously difficult. Sometimes, such issues cause mere annoyances or mean consumers must wait longer for non-essential items.
Supply Chain Game Changer
AUGUST 27, 2022
Emerging from the pandemic and the global Supply Chain disruption that it caused, we are now entering the Supply Chain Renaissance.
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Supply Chain Trend
MARCH 6, 2022
Preview – Most IBP cycles around the world are based on a 20-year-old process definition supported by 20-year-old planning concepts. This traditional IBP is not set up for a fast-changing world, where speed of decision making confers a competitive advantage. Intelligent automation will change this. In a series of short blogs, I will discuss the transition of traditional IBP towards a more intelligent IBP.
Una
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
Episode 81: How to Persuade Anyone, Anytime with Simon Horton. By Kelly Barner | September 7, 2022. The power of persuasion is at play all the time and in all settings. Sometimes it is as simple as swaying a group of friends to agree with your restaurant preference, but other times there is far more at stake. Hostage negotiators and diplomats regularly find themselves in situations where their skills are needed to save lives and preserve stability.
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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.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 5, 2022
The continued disruption of supply chains suggests that the challenges of the COVID-19 era have been more than a blip in an otherwise stable period of global business. It’s time to take proactive action to prepare.
The Thomas Blog
AUGUST 2, 2022
It’s an active period of growth for some textile manufacturers, especially in the U.S. The pandemic, trade agreements, and changes in the economy have impacted the industry as a whole, but it's still on target for billion dollar growth in the years ahead. Suffice to say, there's opportunity in this sector of manufacturing, and if you're looking to increase orders—of if you already have a five-year plan to double your business and expand your facility—here are ways textiles manufacturers can get
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SCMDOJO
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
The global supply chain issues has caused a damaging ripple effect extending to every shore on the planet. Traditional methods of manufacturing and moving goods have become less reliable, and in particular companies that have prioritized lower costs from overseas hubs have struggled mightily. The companies that were wise enough to see the calamity coming, however, made the necessary changes to avoid catastrophe.
Supply Chain Dive
OCTOBER 17, 2022
It's time to get freight rail back on track with a stable workforce and improved service, writes the National Association of Chemical Distributors.
Positive Purchasing
OCTOBER 28, 2022
Jonathan O’Brien looks at what the coming food crisis means for all of us and how procurement functions must get creative to navigate their way through the challenging times that lie ahead. We ain’t seen nothing yet! There has been much written about the cost of living crisis but what we’re about to see will blow that out of the water. Put simply, we ain’t seen nothing yet!
Spend Matters
OCTOBER 31, 2022
Categories: ERP , Perspective , Procurement Systems & Architecture , SAP , supplier networks , Technology Tags: PRO The pace of change in business is unprecedented, especially in our strained and inflationary global supply networks. But, if they can be harnessed, those networks also offer untapped potential for innovation. This is especially true of the new breed of procurement leaders who are using new digital tools and services to not just save money, but also to generate sustainable value
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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.
All Things Supply Chain
NOVEMBER 18, 2022
Ukraine says Grain Deal will be Extended Following a United Nations brokered deal, to allow exports of Ukrainian grain from the Black Sea, is set to be extended by a…
Supply Chain Game Changer
SEPTEMBER 24, 2022
Supply Chain professionals discretely exercise a set of Supply Chain Superpowers that make extraordinary contributions every single day.
Strategic Sourceror
JULY 24, 2022
With GPS now a ubiquitous part of the digital society, the act of navigation or tracking has never been easier. Location-based apps know where you are and (inevitably) what you are doing, but a widely-available vehicle tracker that retails for $20 could cause significant disruption to the supply chain. A recent report by cybersecurity firm BitSight found at least six severe vulnerabilities in the MiCODUS MV720 tracker, with the analyst identifying a number of organizations that utilize the devic
Una
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
Episode 92: Social Selling for Procurement Professionals with Tim Hughes. By Kelly Barner | November 30, 2022. Social media has changed the way we do nearly everything: stay in touch with friends, gather information, stay informed about the news, and make decisions. But should it also alter the way we buy and sell? Executive and author Tim Hughes says yes – and not only that, our time on social media should be driven by strategy and purpose.
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
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 20, 2022
Employee negligence and error are among the most significant cybersecurity liabilities for companies in the supply chain sector. Here are some pointers on how companies can empower employees to defend supply chains.
The Thomas Blog
AUGUST 15, 2022
Today, marketing without a business plan in place is nearly impossible if you want to drive results—and it's even more true in the manufacturing sector. You need to align your strategy of bringing in new clients with how you're planning to expand into new markets, work at capacity, and expand your company. Industrial marketing can help you create a competitive strategy and drive financial success.
Art of Procurement
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
“Perhaps I shouldn’t say this in a public sphere, but within our class of multilateral development banks, my ideal is. The post [Pod] Setting the Standard for Procurement in Western Africa w/ Steve Ashcroft appeared first on Art of Procurement.
SCMDOJO
APRIL 3, 2022
eAuctions are online real-time dynamic discussions between one purchasing organization and a group of pre-qualified vendors competing for the purchaser’s trade. Procurement specialists can use eAuctions to engage and negotiate with more vendors utilizing an organized approach which thus eliminates any need for cumbersome one-on-one meetings. They are far more convenient than conventional discussions and negotiations, providing procedural integrity and transparency while also lowering final
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 Dive
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
The U.S. Postmaster General isn’t afraid of making big changes. But keeping pace with private parcel carriers is a tall order for the beleaguered agency, experts say.
Sourcing Solved
JULY 6, 2022
Procurement in 5-Minutes. Welcome to Procurement In 5-Minutes, and no, don’t adjust your volume or click a button to find out what is going on – this is not your usual host Iain Campbell-McKenna. In this unique 3-Question Special, Ian moves out from behind the host mic to become the interviewee to answer 3 questions regarding: “What is talent in the digital age?
Spend Matters
AUGUST 29, 2022
Categories: Sponsored Article , Supplier Management , supplier networks , Supply Chain Management Tags: Sponsored Article In the modern world of business, outsourcing has become increasingly popular due to its multitude of benefits; from cost-saving to accessing specialized skill sets and resources. Every major business is therefore likely to be part of a complex supply chain of third parties that depend on the delivery from one another.
All Things Supply Chain
MAY 2, 2022
The topic of energy has been widely discussed since the climate crisis began, and now, energy is experiencing a crisis of its own, due to the current events happening in…
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Are fragmented control towers hindering your supply chain’s growth and response time? Attempting to manage disruptions through various departmental control towers with basic analytic overlays hinders agility and, ultimately, your resiliency. Today’s volatile landscape requires inherent visibility across your entire value chain and the ability to orchestrate course corrections within a unified platform.
Supply Chain Game Changer
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
As we emerge from the pandemic Supply Chain is facing its moment of truth. Do we go back to old ways or start the Supply Chain Renaissance.?
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
DECEMBER 5, 2022
By focusing on integration of advanced technologies, I4.0 can distribute decision making and expand choices across vast supply chains.
Una
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
Episode 82: Winning at the Game of Risk with Rohit Hajela. By Kelly Barner | September 14, 2022. The speed of change is so fast these days that we are living in the future already. As a result, risks from cybersecurity and ransomware are increasing – as are the costs and business implications associated with them. In this episode of The Sourcing Hero podcast, Host Kelly Barner welcomes Rohit Hajela.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 25, 2022
To help safeguard their supply chains against future unpredictable events, organizations can implement a master data management (MDM) strategy as a foundation for strong risk mitigation during times of crisis.
Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions
In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene
The Thomas Blog
JULY 12, 2022
Whether you are just starting with email marketing or you're already sending marketing emails every week, you know that emails are one of the best channels to sell — and smart marketers are always looking for new ways they can build relationships and grow revenue. You might be asking yourself: Should I nurture subscribers with weekly newsletters? Are dedicated sends (standalone emails with one offer) better at optimizing my sales and marketing funnel?
Strategic Sourceror
AUGUST 2, 2022
With the price of gasoline still uncomfortably high for most people, more Americans aren't just seriously considering hybrid and all-electric vehicles as their next cars; they're actually buying them. Indeed, during the second quarter, nearly 196,800 electric vehicles were sold nationwide, according to Cox Automotive. That's a 66% increase from the same three-month period in 2021.
SCMDOJO
AUGUST 19, 2022
New global consumer markets, characterized by sourcing activities and low manufacturing costs, seem to take the supply chain into more contemporary territory. While it brought all excitement and increased revenue, manufacturers have started to experience its significant side effect: a rise in supply chains complexity. As the needs of vendors and customers change, there are varying industry trends altering and complicating the supply chain.
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.
Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller
As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe
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