All Things Supply Chain
DECEMBER 2, 2024
The year is 1936, the machines are idle, although all the employees are at their usual workstations, but instead of working, they are playing ping pong, reading the newspaper, and…
Procurement Leaders
DECEMBER 2, 2024
One of my favourite moments from last month’s Asia Pacific Procurement Congress occurred when Asahi CPO Tom Veit took to the stage in Singapore to deliver a presentation with his colleague, Naoki Nagahama. Naoki-san’s official title at Asahi is liaison director – or, in other language, a business partner. He’s part of the connecting tissue between central procurement and the wider, highly complex group of Asahi businesses.
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All Things Supply Chain
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
In today’s supply chain landscape, mere supply chain visibility isn’t enough for any business involved. And the reason is quite simple. Visibility alone cannot drive business value.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 2, 2024
To adapt to shifting trade policies, U.S. manufacturers should focus on supply chain resilience, cost-efficient production through automation, and recurring revenue through monetization and servitization.
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Art of Procurement
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
“The reason I like listening is I think, ‘If I’d have been CPO there or in other organizations, what would. The post Walking a Mile in Another Supply Chain’s Shoes appeared first on Art of Procurement.
Procurement Freelancers
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
In today’s highly competitive global market, firms must develop effective solutions to simplify supply chains… The post Unlock Your Business’s True Potential with Sourcing Consultants first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.
Purchasing & Procurement Zone brings together the best content for professionals in the purchasing and procurement field from the widest variety of thought leaders.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 1, 2024
Paul Debolt, government contracts practice group co-leader with Venable LLP , predicts how requirements for selling to the federal government will be impacted by the new administration.
Spend Matters
DECEMBER 2, 2024
This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis gives an overview of Aravo, a third-party risk management (TPRM) solution built to empower businesses to effectively manage risks, enhance accountability and protect themselves in a world where third-party engagements are both more critical and more scrutinized than ever. In the rapidly evolving TPRM landscape and the proliferation of VUCA, regulations and vendors, organizations are facing unprecedented challenges.
Procurement Freelancers
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
In today’s fast-paced global market, dependable suppliers are essential for smooth business operations. But what… The post How Supplier Auditors Protect Your Business’s Interests first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.
Procurement Insights
NOVEMBER 30, 2024
EDITOR’S NOTE: One of the industry’s top enterprise architects from ConvergentIS took the time to talk with me and fill in any gaps from my research on the relationship between ERPs and GenAI. This will be the first in a series of posts that will be published today and throughout December. Do ERP systems use horizontal GenAI models or vertical GenAI models?
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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.
Supply Chain Dive
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Transportation management systems can be a “game changer,” but emerging technology integrations will spur even more benefits.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 30, 2024
TradeBeyond’s Retail Sourcing Report: 2025 Supply Chain Trends provides a comprehensive analysis of the critical developments that will continue to reshape global retail supply chains in 2025 and beyond.
Spend Matters
DECEMBER 3, 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 ).
Finale Inventory
DECEMBER 3, 2024
When it comes to ecommerce success, efficiency and accuracy in inventory and accounting are non-negotiable. That’s why we’re excited to share a powerful solution: Finale Inventory’s integration with A2X. This partnership bridges the gap between seamless inventory management and precise financial reporting. Whether you’re a growing ecommerce business or an accountant managing multiple clients, this integration simplifies your workflow and saves you time.
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
Procurement Insights
DECEMBER 2, 2024
QUESTION: What impact would all the analyst firms closing down have on the economy? ANSWER: “While the immediate impact of all analyst firms closing would include job losses and temporary disruptions in decision-making, the long-term effects would depend on how quickly businesses and industries adapt. The void left by these firms could drive innovation in how market research, consulting, and benchmarking are conducted, but it would likely lead to a short-term slowdown in efficiency and str
Supply Chain Dive
DECEMBER 2, 2024
U.K. supermarket chain Morrisons says its operations are mostly restored, while Blue Yonder is working with other customers to recover operations.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 30, 2024
The Softeon Robot and Goods-to-Person Selection Guide provides a comprehensive roadmap for organizations exploring robotic automation. With a focus on navigating the vast options in robot and goods-to-person (GTP) technology, the guide outlines strategies for setting clear objectives, avoiding common pitfalls, and developing a data matrix for success.
Arkestro
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Press Releases / Arkestro Joins the Infor Marketplace to Amplify Procurement’s Influence with Its Infor LN Integration Arkestro Joins the Infor Marketplace to Amplify Procurement’s Influence with Its Infor LN Integration The leader in Predictive Procurement Orchestration (PPO) partners with Infor Marketplace to redefine procurement’s role in business growth.
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.
CPO Rising
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Here in Sweden, we are heading into the winter months, with our first snow occurring last week. As we get closer to the holiday season, I thought I’d treat you… The post Magnus Mondays — Random Winter Rants appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.
Procurement Insights
DECEMBER 1, 2024
QUESTION 1: What is the relationship between Gartner’s Hype Cycle and Godin’s The Dip ? QUESTION 2: How does understanding this relationship impact ProcureTech’s implementation and success? Here is the video for Gartner’s Hype Cycle. When I watched it, the first thing that came to mind was Seth Godin’s The Dip. The Hype Cycle Image Here is the video for Seth Godin’s The Dip.
Supply Chain Dive
DECEMBER 3, 2024
The technology is helping the company's Velocity facility identify stock discrepancies and reduce "high-reach tasks" for workers.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 30, 2024
In this guide, we explore five important fulfillment questions that should be on the boardroom agendas of businesses – from retail to grocery, 3PL to manufacturing – over the next five years.
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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.
Art of Procurement
DECEMBER 1, 2024
“If you want to be a customer of choice, it’s not going to come down to the contract, it’s going. The post Is Supplier Relationship Management the Key to Procurement’s Success? appeared first on Art of Procurement.
Spend Matters
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Contract lifecycle management (CLM) providers may be best known for their repositories, clause libraries, obligation management features and authoring. However, risk is a major element of the contract lifecycle. Whether this is due to a contract being written on third-party paper or a particular redline/edit that does not align with the company’s playbook, CLM solutions use both internal and external tools to assess risks.
Procurement Insights
DECEMBER 3, 2024
QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER : When developing an ESG strategy, how many companies consider the alignment of the following stakeholder (agent) interests regarding priorities, challenges, and desired outcomes? How do you reconcile and align the four stakeholders’ different priorities, including achieving successful outcomes for both individual and collective stakeholders (agents)?
Supply Chain Dive
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
After finding the right combination of delivery speed and reliability, the company is adjusting to heightened demand.
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
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 30, 2024
Space — the final frontier. There’s too much of it in the average shipping carton; 40-60% void and filler on average. To be fair, some of that filled space is to protect the shipment from shock or breakage. The rest? You’re paying to ship air.
CPO Rising
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
Attention Shoppers! The day after Thanksgiving in the US has long been known as Black Friday, the dark name for what is generally considered the biggest shopping day of the year… The post Black Friday – Retail Shopping, Supply Chains, and Sales Reminder appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.
Spend Matters
DECEMBER 4, 2024
This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis provides an overview of Docusign and its enterprise contract lifecycle management (CLM) solution. The provider offers end-to-end CLM capabilities and has also recently released a new product, Intelligent Agreement Management (IAM), to better serve contract management use cases for other functions such as sales and finance.
Procurement Insights
NOVEMBER 30, 2024
EDITOR’S NOTE: One of the industry’s top enterprise architects from ConvergentIS took the time to talk with me and fill in any gaps from my research on the relationship between ERPs and GenAI. This will be the second in a series of posts that will be published today and throughout December. Here is the link to the first post. Achieving seamless integration between horizontal and vertical GenAI models requires careful design.
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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