ProcurePort

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Agile Procurement involves a new way of thinking. It promotes flexible sourcing and working closely with suppliers. It also involves adapting plans and constantly improving through feedback. Successful examples show that being flexible in procurement brings better responsiveness, smoother processes, and strong supplier relationships. This helps organizations succeed in today’s ever-changing business world.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Once your business has decided to switch to an enterprise resource planning (ERP) software system, the next step is to implement ERP. For a business to see the benefits of an ERP adoption it must first be deployed properly and efficiently by a team that typically includes a project manager and department managers as well. This process can be complicated and feel overwhelming, depending on the needs of your organization.

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supply chain software solutions Data Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting 119

ProcurePort

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Holistic Risk Management Approach: Proactive Identification: Implementing proactive measures to identify and assess diverse risks, ranging from supply chain disruptions to market fluctuations, regulatory changes, and operational inefficiencies. Strategic mitigation involves using advanced technologies, strong supplier relationships, and considering globalization, ESG factors, and post-pandemic changes.

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Risk management Risk Import Management 130

IBM Supply Chain Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

This blog will focus on the integration of IBM Cloud Code Engine and IBM Cloud Event Notifications along with IBM Cloud Secrets Manager to build a robust use case that will automate your certificate renewal process for applications in your code engine project. We will build a simple app using IBM Cloud Code Engine to update your secrets in a Code Engine Project.

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Sourcing Management Data 91

Advertiser: GEP

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.

Supply chain

Supply Chain Dive

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Anagram entered Chapter 11 amid uncertainty around the manufacturer’s supply contract with the retailer, which is its corporate parent and largest customer.

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Suppliers Contract Supply 95

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Logistics operations are facing a human capital crisis that poses a threat to both performance and competitiveness. The 32nd Annual Study of Logistics and Transportation Trends examines how businesses are competing for talent, and adopting technology to stay ahead of the competition.

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Logistics 84

Procurement Insights

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Video Summary: Jon Hansen and Bill DeMartino discuss the importance of being a customer-first solution provider and the different approaches to implementing change in organizations. They identify four personas, including those focused on immediate action, gradual improvements, process changes, and mid-market solutions. The conversation emphasizes solving problems rather than just building systems or selling technology.

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Import Buyers Procurement 68

Supply Chain Dive

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The trucking and rail giants are promising up to 95% on-time delivery for goods shipped on their joint Quantum service.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Public cloud computing is a must if your organization wants to scale quickly and meet the day-to-day, ever-changing demands of the business. One of the challenges for IT, though, is controlling cloud consumption costs while moving workloads. A recent survey 1 found that cloud over-spending was higher in 2022 than in the previous year: 56% of companies surveyed admitted that spending on public cloud was significantly over budget, some by over 20% to 30% of their intended spend.

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Demand Cost optimization Purchasing Budget 73

Supply Chain Dive

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The online services are now ready at Amazon Fresh stores nationwide and will soon expand to Whole Foods’ markets.

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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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Fraxion

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Uncover the benefits of business intelligence reporting software and how it can supercharge your decision-making process and cost-saving potential.

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Procurement Freelancers

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Digital procurement is one of the most important parts of contemporary supply chain management.

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Procurement Supply chain management Supply chain management Supply chain 69

CPO Rising

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

With 2024 around the corner, now is a good time for chief procurement officers to take stock of strategic imperatives for the year ahead — namely, spend visibility. Big data has never been more critical in gaining spend transparency across the enterprise.

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Chief Procurement Officer Import Strategy Data 52

IBM Supply Chain Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Every day, tens of thousands of patients in seek care for treatment of new or existing conditions. Behind the scenes, a complex net of information about health records, benefits, coverage, eligibility, authorization and other aspects play a crucial role in the type of medical treatment patients will receive and how much they will have to spend on prescription drugs.

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Data Quality Import Sourcing 102

Advertiser: GEP

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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IBM Supply Chain Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Semiconductors act as the secret powerhouse behind various industries, from healthcare to manufacturing to financial services. In the last few years alone, we’ve seen how essential semiconductors can be and why companies need to develop this technology rapidly to maximize productivity. As semiconductor manufacturers strive to keep up with customer expectations, electronic design automation (EDA) tools are the keys to unlocking the solution.

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Innovation Demand Budget Risk 86