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Keeping your supply chain on track with real-time data

All Things Supply Chain

Since the Covid-19 pandemic, supply chains have faced geopolitical tensions, environmental challenges and significant disruptions, like the bridge accident in Baltimore.

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CPO Crunch: See savings as a starting point

Procurement Leaders

Savings can be a dirty word in the complex, angst-ridden world of procurement. Ask your average CPO to talk about the issue and the chances are the conversation will quickly become derailed. Two reasons. First, many CPOs view savings as fundamental, but no longer strategically critical to their strategies. In many conversations I’ve had over the years, savings have been explained away as housekeeping, the basics, an enabler to procurement being trusted enough to drive more ambitious projects and

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Advancements & Adjustments in the GE Appliances Supply Chain

Art of Procurement

GE Appliances is a subsidiary of Haier Smart Home, a Shanghai-based company that purchased them from GE in 2016. Until. The post Advancements & Adjustments in the GE Appliances Supply Chain appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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USPS ending delivery unit discounts for shipping partners

Supply Chain Dive

The agency has reached several new agreements with consolidators that align with its long-term transformation plan, despite concerns of service impacts.

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How To Align Product Management And Supply Chain Operations For Successful Product Launches

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.

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Understanding the Nearshoring and Reshoring Phenomenon

Supply Chain Brain

This piece summarizes valuable reshoring and nearshoring insights from a recent discussion between JLL Industrial’s Executive Managing Director, Greg Matter, and Senior Vice President Ada. It discusses the trends, benefits, challenges and other factors U.S. manufacturers should know as they consider bringing their own operations and facilities stateside.

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TechnoMile: Vendor Analysis — Contract lifecycle management solution overview, roadmap, user considerations, analyst summary

Spend Matters

This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis provides an overview of TechnoMile and its contract lifecycle management (CLM) solution for government contractors. TechnoMile exists to give government contractors a better alternative to traditional CLM products. While these tools are often focused on the contract creation process for B2B transactions, B2G (business-to-government) contracts are written on federal paper and require more specific management.

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Dynamic Pricing: Definition, Types and How to Implement it in 2024

SCMDOJO

When determining the selling price of their goods or services, businesses may use a variety of pricing models and algorithms. One approach is dynamic pricing, in which an item’s price is continuously adjusted according to certain criteria. Developing an efficient pricing plan might be aided by familiarizing yourself with a dynamic pricing model.

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Ocean carriers form ‘Premier Alliance’

Supply Chain Dive

In an evolution of THE Alliance, Ocean Network Express, Hyundai Merchant Marine and Yang Ming Marine will cooperate on trade lanes starting in 2025.

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How to Choose the Right Route Planning Solution

Supply Chain Brain

Delivery performance can be the competitive advantage companies seek, but fleets are expensive to operate. Getting the greatest productivity and creating the best customer experience are paramount for successful fleet operations.

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Why AI Technology Revolutionizes Inventory Management

Finale Inventory

In the fast-paced ecommerce environment, effective inventory management is essential for business success. Traditional methods often fall short in meeting the demands of today’s dynamic industry. Artificial intelligence (AI) technology provides a solution by enhancing inventory management processes, improving accuracy, and boosting profitability.

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How Hellenic Bank Transformed Its Indirect Procurement Operations With GEP Software

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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From Number 7 to Number 2: Because of You, My Faithful Readers (Thank You)

Procurement Insights

Here are 10 of the top procurement blogs in the industry, known for providing valuable insights, trends, and best practices: Spend Matters One of the most influential blogs in procurement, Spend Matters covers a wide range of procurement topics, including technology, supplier management, and sourcing trends. It’s also known for its in-depth analysis of procurement software.

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NEW WEBINAR: Sprint to Sourcing Gold: Optimize Your Procurement Strategy

CPO Rising

Join Ardent Partners and Market Dojo on September 26th (2 PM ET) for a discussion on Sprint to Sourcing Gold: Optimize Your Procurement Strategy. As they prepare to close out… The post NEW WEBINAR: Sprint to Sourcing Gold: Optimize Your Procurement Strategy appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.

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De minimis: Helping or hurting U.S. manufacturers?

Supply Chain Dive

While groups like the National Association of Manufacturers claim the exemption benefits domestic production, others say it erodes the U.S. industry’s competitive edge and forces factory closures.

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In Brooklyn, a Program to Help Narrow the U.S. Manufacturing Skills Gap

Supply Chain Brain

The conversation about bringing manufacturing jobs back to the U.S. from Asia often skips over an important question.

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The Evolution of Control Towers to Command Centers

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.

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How to Manage Inventory Costs and Optimize Cash Flow | Ecommerce

Finale Inventory

In the ecommerce business, managing inventory costs effectively is crucial for maintaining profitability and healthy cash flow. While many established sellers are beyond the initial stage of funding upfront inventory costs, optimizing how inventory costs are managed remains essential. This article discusses strategies for obtaining funding for inventory, managing cash flow profitably, and how an Inventory Management System (IMS) can assist in these areas.

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Censorship In The Procurement World?

Procurement Insights

I don’t mind being called a dimwitted pinhead with the IQ of a rock because of my ideas, concepts, opinions, or research results for three reasons: I know I don’t have all the answers I know I don’t pretend to have all the answers I know when I am legitimately challenged, my ideas, concepts, opinions, and research results will be better for it.

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Rossum and Barkers Partner to Optimize Coupa and Automate Procurement

Barkers Procurement

Rossum, a leader in intelligent document processing , announced a partnership with Barkers, a leading consultancy specializing in digital transformation and procurement advisory. This partnership will offer organizations a unique opportunity to optimize their use of Coupa and streamline their procurement processes. By identifying areas for improvement and optimization, Barkers can help organizations unlock the full potential of their Coupa investment, while leveraging Rossum’s intelligent

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US Postal Service’s transportation shakeup: What shippers should know

Supply Chain Dive

The agency's proposal would add an extra day in transit for some volume at post offices far away from its major processing plants.

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The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing

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

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U.S. Dept. of Commerce Unveils Supply Chain Risk Assessment Tool

Supply Chain Brain

SCALE allows the U.S. to weigh supply chain risk across the economy, and then provides an in-depth diagnostic assessment of what's driving those issues.

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5 Costly Inventory Management Errors You Can Avoid with Finale Inventory | Ecommerce

Finale Inventory

In the fast-paced realm of ecommerce, effective inventory management is key to your business’s success. Poor inventory management can lead to lost sales, excess costs, and customer dissatisfaction. This article will highlight five common inventory management errors and show how you can prevent them with Finale Inventory. Understanding Inventory Management The Importance of Effective Inventory Management Effective inventory management is the backbone of any successful ecommerce operation.

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Gartner Emerging Tech Impact Radar – More Shiny Paper From An Analyst Firm With Few Answers

Procurement Insights

When two senior marketing executives from different solution providers told me that even though they had paid a lot of money to Gartner, my content had drawn more readers and interest than the analyst firm’s, I thought great. Still, I didn’t give it too much thought until this morning. I write what I write based on five decades of experience and expertise in high-tech and procurement – in short, I write what I know and, through this process, make meaningful insights accessible

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AOP Introducing… Airbase

Art of Procurement

Mid-sized companies are often challenged with managing multiple tools and workflows across different functions and platforms, making it difficult for. The post AOP Introducing… Airbase appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

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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Maple syrup production to ‘bounce back’ after devastating season

Supply Chain Dive

After the world's only strategic maple reserve dwindled to a 16-year low, the industry is rebuilding in the face of continued climate challenges.

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U.K. Imposes Fresh Sanctions on Russia Shadow Fleet Ships

Supply Chain Brain

The ships targeted are all described as “high-volume offenders” — vessels operating around the clock to transport as much Russian oil as possible.

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Maximizing Efficiency: The Advantages of Barcode Scanning for Inventory Management with Finale Inventory | Ecommerce

Finale Inventory

In the fast-paced realm of ecommerce, managing inventory efficiently is vital for businesses to stay competitive. One highly effective tool for optimizing this process is barcode scanning. Utilizing barcode scanning technology allows businesses to enhance accuracy, improve efficiency, and maximize their operations. This article will examine the benefits of barcode scanning for inventory management and demonstrate how Finale Inventory, a comprehensive solution, can aid businesses in this process.

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The Benefits of Focusing on Supplier Centricity and Supplier Experience

HICX

Voice of the Supplier Survey 2024 Building strong supplier relationships is more crucial than ever in today’s competitive business environment. However, our 2024 Voice of the Supplier Survey uncovered some critical insights that revealed that, rather than being set up for success, suppliers often feel too stretched to innovate, as they explain what they feel would make for better communication and more effective processes.

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How To Set Up Innovation So That It Aligns With And Enables Corporate Strategy

Speaker: Paul Heller

Most innovation work proceeds independently from company strategy. As a result, the products that arrive in the market are not well aligned with the company’s goals. This challenge is particularly significant in organizations with transformation-oriented strategies, where innovation must directly support growth, scalability, and strategic pivots. In this session, we will discuss why innovation in large companies is so often not aligned with the company’s strategy and what innovation leaders, pro

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Technology breakthroughs – including GenAI is a journey, not a destination!

Procurement Insights

I am not going to name names out of respect for confidentiality. However, I will share one of the many recent exchanges I have had with solution providers—big and small—who have reached out to me to assess their solution development tracks. Solution Provider: As per our exchanges, happy to have a demo of our AI solution as discussed. I would, however, prefer that this is not being recorded – most players out there have no real use cases, and there is a lot of hype.

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MSC, Zim agree to collaborate on transpacific lanes

Supply Chain Dive

The shipping lines’ deal to swap slots and share vessels will start in 2025 and last for three years.

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Boeing Must Be ‘in the Green’ Before 737 Max Cap Is Lifted, FAA Head Says

Supply Chain Brain

The FAA capped output of Boeing’s 737 Max at a rate of 38 per month in the wake of a January 2024 near-catastrophe, in which a door cover blew off during flight.

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Magnus Mondays — The Supplier Management Tech Series — Part 3: Supplier Performance Management

CPO Rising

Three weeks ago, I started a series on the components of supplier management solutions. So far we’ve covered the platform capabilities (i.e., functionalities used across the other components/modules) and Supplier… The post Magnus Mondays — The Supplier Management Tech Series — Part 3: Supplier Performance Management appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.

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The Current and Future Use of Gen-AI in Supply Chains

AI isn’t the future. It’s here, now. 30% of businesses have invested in AI. Another 57% will do it in the next 12 months*. From demand forecasting to inventory optimization, risk mitigation to sustainability — AI is set to transform everything. But here’s the secret: success will only come from strong human-AI collaboration, reveals this new new Economist Impact report.