Jaggaer
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Essential Guide to Supplier Collaboration Supplier collaboration is redefining success across industries. It’s no longer just about maintaining good relationships; it’s about turning those connections into engines of innovation, efficiency, and sustainability. Strong supplier partnerships drive new product development, unlock cost efficiencies, and ensure supply chains are adaptable to changing market conditions.
Supply Chain Dive
OCTOBER 24, 2024
A condensed peak season is expected to increase in-store shopping activity, which could blunt home delivery demand.
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Jaggaer
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Supplier Collaboration: Driving Innovation and Competitive Advantage In today’s hyper-connected global economy, where supply chains span continents, and industries are interlinked globally, supplier collaboration serves as the foundation to drive innovation and create a future-ready organization. The concept goes beyond traditional buyer-supplier relationships, focusing on creating value through closer, more integrated partnerships.
Supply Chain Dive
OCTOBER 24, 2024
The state’s Smackover Formation region may contain up to 19 million tons of the critical mineral, more than enough to meet projected global demand in 2030.
Advertiser: GEP
“What should we do about the tariffs?” There’s no straightforward answer — every leader has a different expectation. CFOs want numbers. COOs want action. CEOs want strategy. And supply chain and procurement leaders need to be ready with the right response — fast. That’s why GEP has created a simple three-part framework that will help CPOs and CSCOs brief the board and C-suite with clarity and confidence.
Jaggaer
OCTOBER 24, 2024
The Art of Supplier Collaboration: Best Practices to Build Lasting Partnerships Dynamic market changes and global events seem to create newer demands and greater pressure on procurement professionals. Their responsibilities focus on going beyond cost reduction and achieving broader business goals such as growth, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
Spend Matters
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Spend Matters honors a vast array of procurement solution providers each year by selecting them for our ‘50 to Know,’ ‘50 to Watch,’ ‘Future 5’ and ‘Hall of Fame’ celebration lists. Discover everything you need to know about these accolades here, including who is on them. For the Future 5, Spend Matters analysts scour the market to find new specialist solution providers that can answer a burning need of procurement practitioners today.
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 Dive
OCTOBER 24, 2024
The provider’s Pennsylvania hub is seeing reduced processing times by leveraging 150 robots to help handle returns volume.
Jaggaer
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Building Stronger Relationship s : Effective Approaches to Multi-Tier Supplier Collaboration A chain is only as strong as its weakest link—but what if you can’t evaluate the entire chain? Tier 1 suppliers and their suppliers—and their suppliers’ suppliers—make up an organization’s multi-tier supply chain. Collaboration across Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3, and beyond requires visibility and communication regarding capacity, cost, risk, order quantities, inventory levels, quality , timelines, logist
Spend Matters
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Spend Matters is delighted to announce the 2024 roster for our ‘Future 5’ list. For the sixth year in a row, our analysts have highlighted five start-ups that excited them the most. This year, the five companies that have proven themselves as potential future trend setters are BlueBean , COVALYZE, Halo Ai , ivoflow and True ValueHub. To warrant such attention, these vendors must have a product that is ideally 2-to-5 years old, is used by more than five customers and displays an innovative applic
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 24, 2024
In recent years, reshoring has evolved from a strategic consideration to a central priority for both policymakers and businesses. A key element of the reshoring push is additive manufacturing.
Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives
Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri
Supply Chain Dive
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Ryan, LLC and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce previously landed a victory with a federal district court ruling in their favor.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 24, 2024
The acquisition by CSX and CPKC will create a new interchange in Alabama that will connect shippers in Mexico, Texas and the Southeast U.S.
Procurement Insights
OCTOBER 24, 2024
The following is a DPW post on LinkedIn : Why do some companies scale AI while others get stuck in the proof of concept stage? Accenture research reveals that 75% of executives fear their business won’t survive without scaling AI in the next 5 years. Yet, 76% are struggling to make it happen. At hashtag#DPWAmsterdam , Accenture’s Kris Timmermans highlighted 3 key factors that drive the shift from experimental to exponential AI impact.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 24, 2024
B2B buyers aren’t just thinking about cost. Like their B2C counterparts, they have customer-experience expectations and shipping requirements to consider.
Advertiser: GEP
Tariffs are no longer just policy noise. They’re driving real, bottom-line impact. One policy shift and your sourcing strategy is upside down. This bulletin cuts straight to the point. How Market-Leading Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform breaks down how procurement teams are staying ahead of the chaos with real-time insights, smarter sourcing moves and AI-powered agility.
The Good Spending
OCTOBER 24, 2024
S SaaS is booming—but at what cost? The market is set to skyrocket, potentially reaching $1 trillion by the early 2030s—up from the current $240-$320 billion range. But this explosive growth hides a disturbing flipside. 2. The hidden cost: unused licenses and soaring spend. Nearly 50% of SaaS licenses go unused, while companies add an average of six new apps each month, building on an already bloated base of 269 apps.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 24, 2024
A contract manufacturer serving the automotive industry is riding the trend of shifting production from China to Mexico.
Art of Procurement
OCTOBER 24, 2024
As a modern day procurement professional, you need to have strong analytical skills and the ability to make data-informed decisions. The post Procurement Analytics: Key Methods, Tools & Use Cases for Data Savvy Procurement Professionals appeared first on Art of Procurement.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 24, 2024
The projects selected are each focused on one of five areas: energy grid components, batteries, low-carbon materials, clean power generation, and energy-efficient products.
Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar
Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.
Procurement Insights
OCTOBER 24, 2024
EDITOR’S NOTE: Use the following link to join the in-depth discussion stream on LinkedIn. Michael Lamoureux , you make an excellent point for which there are two discussion tracks: 1. See my comment above regarding the two sets of questions I asked ChatGPT. 2. Check Akash Mittal ‘s comments in this same discussion stream. Your and his answer brings to mind the aviation term “Error Chain.” Check out the following video both before and after reading the following two key po
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 24, 2024
If the agency finds that the system poses enough of a safety risk, it could potentially order a full recall of all vehicles that use the software.
Procurement Insights
OCTOBER 24, 2024
A dynasty fantasy football league is a type of fantasy football format where team owners keep the majority or all of their players from year to year, rather than starting fresh with a new draft each season (as in traditional “redraft” leagues). The focus in a dynasty league is on building a long-term team, similar to how real NFL teams manage their rosters over multiple seasons. – Source (ChatGPT) Have you ever noticed how unwieldy most ProcureTech solution maps are becoming?
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Several EU member states eager to limit Moscow’s revenues have been urging the bloc to impose sweeping levies on agricultural and fish imports from Russia.
Advertiser: GEP
Procurement is in the middle of a tech tsunami. And if it feels like the old playbooks aren’t working anymore, that’s because they aren’t. Agentic AI. Autonomous procurement. Unified source-to-pay ecosystems. These innovations are converging and transforming how procurement teams operate. The GEP 2025 Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report breaks it all down.
Procurement Express
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Chinese business culture is a complex tapestry woven from rich traditions, modern practices, and unique interpersonal dynamics. This blog delves into various aspects of this culture, drawing insights from personal experiences and observations. From the importance of relationships to the nuances of communication, the following sections offer a comprehensive understanding of what makes doing business in China distinct.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 24, 2024
The settlement does not include any damages for the reconstruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Procurement Express
OCTOBER 24, 2024
In today’s competitive business landscape, the need to balance power and purpose has become paramount. Organizations must navigate the complex interplay between profitability and meaningful impact. This blog explores the essential elements of leadership, profitability, and how a purpose-driven approach can lead to sustainable success. The Role of Leadership in Business Leadership is more than just making decisions; it’s about creating an environment where everyone can thrive.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 24, 2024
If you’re considering replacing an end-of-life unit sorter or investing in a costly new one, and want to hear how you could save $20M+ join this webinar first. Discover how Berkshire Grey’s Robotic Sortation system addresses the issues that each aging unit sorter brings to your operations.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.
Jaggaer
OCTOBER 24, 2024
9 Steps to Improving Supplier Collaboration for Competitive Advantage The strategic value of suppliers has been growing, and so has the need to rely on their performance and partnership. Supplier collaboration serves as the foundation for supply continuity, agility, risk management, and resilience when disruptions occur. Making key suppliers more like business partners than cost-reduction entities.
Positive Purchasing
OCTOBER 24, 2024
We’re Excited to Announce Our Partnership with Mithra-Ai! At Positive Purchasing, we recognize that data foundation is a problem for procurement. Category owners and leaders often struggle to get clear visibility into what’s happening across the organization. That’s why we’re thrilled to partner with Mithra-Ai to help close the data gap! Mithra-Ai specializes in offering a trusted data foundation to help organizations analyze, assess and execute category strategies they are responsible for.
Jaggaer
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Maximizing Cost Savings Through Strategic Supplier Collaboration With the growing emphasis on long-term value creation, Chief Procurement Officers are increasingly turning to supplier collaboration as a cornerstone of cost reduction. The emphasis has shifted toward strategic partnerships, with a key focus on reducing costs while fostering long-term supplier collaboration.
Procurement Insights
OCTOBER 24, 2024
The following is the link to Gartner’s recent LinkedIn post to which I posed the following fair and well-researched question/comment: Here is the comment I made on the Globality, Inc. post that shared the above, specifically referencing Point #1 regarding Agentic AI: What is the difference between Agentic AI and Agent-based modeling? By doubling down on technology, is Gartner leading us astray?
Advertiser: GEP
The race to dominate AI is no longer about who has the smartest algorithms — it's about who can build and scale faster. Behind every AI breakthrough lies a battle for resources: data centers, compute hardware, power, and telecom infrastructure. And right now, even tech giants are hitting a wall. Our latest white paper reveals the six critical supply chain elements that are increasingly separating AI leaders from the rest.
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