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The Benefits of Using AI for Spend Analysis in Procurement

ProcurePort

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, procurement professionals are constantly seeking ways to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and make data-driven decisions. Technology has greatly improved spend analysis in recent years, with Artificial Intelligence leading the way. This article discusses the advantages of using AI for spend analysis in procurement.

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UPS leans on automation to boost throughput, handle repetitive tasks

Supply Chain Dive

The improvements target challenging facility processes like unloading trailers, sorting small packages and moving irregularly sized shipments.

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The Top Skills Every Freelance Procurement Contract Manager Should Have

Procurement Freelancers

Procurement contract management is a critical part of the sourcing process. It entails supervising the… The post The Top Skills Every Freelance Procurement Contract Manager Should Have first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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SAP Ariba: Vendor Analysis, 2023 Update (Part 3) — P2P solution details and analyst summary

Spend Matters

This third part of our three-part Spend Matters Vendor Analysis 2023 update focuses on a deeper overview of each part of SAP Ariba’s offering for P2P, with a detailed look at each of its modules. We also cap off the series with an analyst summary. The first provides a history and overview of SAP Ariba’s P2P solution and a company-level SWOT analysis and profiles of competitors.

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7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024

Procurement and supply chain leaders are presented with their fair share of challenges, with a host of tools and strategies to resolve them. That said, what’s the best path forward to leverage this year’s trends? In this recap of a recent GEP-WBR webinar, 7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024, GEP’s Pramod Sethumadhavan explores seven vital leadership trends that will help guide procurement and supply chain decision-makers.

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Manufacturing remains in a trough, but signs of relief are showing: PMI

Supply Chain Dive

Companies are shifting from layoffs to attrition and hiring freezes to manage headcount, as companies note greater optimism for future growth in the industry.

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

Spend Matters

This second part of our three-part Spend Matters Vendor Analysis 2023 update focuses on the strengths and weaknesses of SAP Ariba’s P2P solution. This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read. The post SAP Ariba: Vendor Analysis, 2023 Update (Part 2) — P2P solution strengths and weaknesses, tech selection tips appeared first on Spend Matters.

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SAP Ariba: Vendor Analysis, 2023 Update (Part 1) — P2P solution overview, market analysis, company SWOT, competitors

Spend Matters

This first part of a three-part Vendor Analysis of SAP Ariba’s P2P offering provides a company background, a high-level overview of the P2P solution, a SWOT analysis and a list of the solution’s competitors. The second part focuses on the solutions strengths and weaknesses and offers selection tips. The third concludes the series with an in-depth look at the P2P solution and an analyst summary.

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Freight turnaround might take until 2025: analysts

Supply Chain Dive

Higher interest rates and tepid spending are dragging down the long-term forecast, speakers said at the Journal of Commerce Inland Distribution Conference.

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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and IBM explore generative AI’s applications for skills-based hiring

IBM Supply Chain Blog

The recent rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) including large language models (LLMs) has inspired organizations in every industry to consider how AI can drive innovation. Leaders are increasingly recognizing the power of AI as well as its potential limitations and risks. It’s critical that leaders think carefully about how AI is created and applied and take a human-centric, principled approach to each use case.

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How to navigate carrier-shipper relationships during peak season

Supply Chain Dive

Sharing demand and capacity forecasts will help provide strong holiday delivery service, Supply Chain Dive panelists said.

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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

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.

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Algorithms, AI Learning, Reverse Auctions and Diversity – Revisiting a 2005 keynote

Procurement Insights

About 20 years ago, I delivered a keynote to 300 executives from the Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA). Note that they represented the supplier side interests. The keynote was on the emergence of Reverse Auctions. Below is the actual video of the Q&A session at the end – about 30 minutes, but I think you will find it quite fascinating, especially given where we are today and in the context of recent comments.

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How shippers can reduce their exposure to potential peak surcharges

Supply Chain Dive

Conversations on pricing and discounts will help establish a reasonable cost basis for transportation, experts said during a Supply Chain Dive panel.

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Medline Executives’ Keynote to Kick Off NextGen Supply Chain Conference

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

Medline executives Daniel Schwartz and Kate Slattery will kick off the NextGen Supply Chain Conference with an inside look at how the company is reinventing its healthcare supply chain.

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Proposed changes to de minimis law threaten supply chains

Supply Chain Dive

Preserving economic benefits of trade facilitation and improving national security require partnerships and technology.

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Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes with the Power of Generative AI

Generative AI goes beyond just automating tasks and providing real-time answers. Did you know that implementing generative AI reduces sourcing cycle times and allows for faster decision-making across procurement operations? In this whitepaper — Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes With the Power of Generative AI — experts reveal how the strategic application of generative AI within procurement processes is paving the way for groundbreaking improvements.

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Procurement Managed Services Benefits

Barkers Procurement

Why A Procurement Managed Service Can Transform Your Business Procurement is about more than just acquiring goods and services at the right time and at the best price for your business. You have to plan your procurement and align it with the overarching goals of the organisaton. You have to build and maintain fruitful working relationships with your suppliers.

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Port of New York and New Jersey cargo volumes drop 21% in August

Supply Chain Dive

The year-over-year drop comes as retailers continue drawing down overstocked inventory, according to the seaport.

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5 Questions you should ask when choosing a training academy

Skill Dynamics

The technology ecosystem is continually evolving, with significant developments in areas such as AI driving rapid change in recent years. In this environment, making the decision to properly invest in training that is timely, specialized, and high-quality can make or break an organization’s ability to stay ahead of the curve in shifting industry landscapes.

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Major toilet paper makers are failing on sustainable fiber sourcing, NRDC says

Supply Chain Dive

The environmental organization handed out 29 “F” scores to brands that draw most or all of their materials from forests.

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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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363: Grab On-Demand Access To Yard Space, with SecurSpace

Let's Talk Supply Chain

 Today I’m joined by SecurSpace , a digital logistics marketplace that connects companies looking for parking and storage options to those with dedicated or excess capacity. Built to combat issues caused by the lack of adequate space in cities and near major highways and interstates, SecurSpace enables on demand access to a rapidly growing network of industrial facilities and businesses searching for parking and storage solutions.

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Port of Virginia cargo volumes drop 16% in August

Supply Chain Dive

Despite lower annual container volumes during the month, the port saw total TEUs rise 12% when compared to 2019 levels.

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Establishing Agency in Negotiation

Negotiations Ninja

What is agency? Agency is the capacity of individuals to have power over their choices and what happens to them. Beth Fisher-Yoshida—professor and program Director of a Master of Science in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution at Columbia University—emphasizes that we create our situations. We create our relational dynamics and communication effectiveness.

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FreightTech AI - embrace the practicality, NOT the hype!

Supply Chain Dive

Everywhere we turn, we hear about AI. But how should you think about it in today’s supply chain software world? Where is it real and where is it hype?

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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report

The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?

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India to Cut Floor Price for Basmati Exports to Stay Competitive

Supply Chain Brain

The nation, which has curbed overseas sales of all grades of rice to control domestic food inflation, will reduce the minimum export price to $850 a ton from $1,200.

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Unwind the complex web of maintaining multiple 3PLs

Supply Chain Dive

Managing multiple 3PLs can be complex and time consuming. There are alternatives to consolidate and simplify 3PL outsourcing.

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How To Use AI To Simplify Contract Review

ContractSafe

Discover how AI is changing contract review by increasing efficiency, accuracy, and speed. Learn its limitations and best practices to harness its full potential.

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UPS Acquires MNX to Improve Its Healthcare Operations

Supply Chain Brain

Though UPS did not disclose the financial details of the deal, the acquisition is expected to be completed by the end of 2023.

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Supply Chain Orchestration: A New Era in Supply Chain Management

When the only certainty is uncertainty, what does that mean for today’s supply chain management approaches? This eBook delves into how supply chain orchestration can help businesses unlock agility, transparency, intelligence, and trust across their end-to-end supply chain.

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Are Reverse Auctions Good or Bad? The Debate Continues

Procurement Insights

EDITOR’S NOTE: Thanks to James Meads , whose post on LinkedIn inspired my comments below. You have probably seen this from me before, but it is worth a revisit here. In 1998, I developed one of the industry’s first algorithm-driven web-based RA solutions with the generous support of the government’s Scientific Research & Experimental Development Program (SR&ED) for the DND.

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The Future of Recruiting: Will AI Take Over?

Supply Chain Brain

As technology continues to reshape industries, the role of artificial intelligence in blue-collar recruiting is a question on everyone’s minds.

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CPO Rising 2023: Best-in-Class Procurement Performance

CPO Rising

Today, we feature our ongoing coverage of this year’s 18th-annual CPO-themed report, where my team and I continue our nearly two-decade-long dialogue with chief procurement officers (CPOs) and other procurement leaders.

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Indonesia Opens Whoosh High-Speed Railway

Supply Chain Brain

The new service connects the capital Jakarta to Bandung, a top economic hub, and is designed to ease the country's severe traffic jams.

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Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability

Direct materials sourcing is evolving, with procurement now tasked not only with cost efficiency but managing sustainability and risk management. The environment is marked by heightened demand and expectations, compounded by challenges such as rising input prices, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions. While some embrace cutting-edge tools like AI and blockchain for global trade functions, others lag in technology adoption.