All Things Supply Chain
JULY 27, 2022
Warehouses are a critical element in modern logistics and supply chain management. Without sufficient facilities across the country, it would be a significant challenge for companies to store their goods.
Procurement Heads
JULY 27, 2022
How did you get into procurement? I have spent 23 long years in procurement. I graduated back in 1999, joined the Peugeot graduate scheme in Coventry and spent the first few months in the procurement space. I found it a fascinating function to be in and have been there ever since. . I spent several years working in France when I was at Peugeot really learning the pure basics of procurement in the automotive industry buying directs, before moving on back to the UK in FMCG, to Danone, followed by
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ivalua
JULY 27, 2022
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Supply Chain Brain
JULY 27, 2022
The tightening of industrial real estate supply, coupled with overflowing inventory and rising rents, has made traditional warehousing an impractical solution for businesses attempting to navigate this new market. .
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.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
JULY 27, 2022
With a decade hallmarked so far by constant disruption, consumers are more aware of supply chain and how industry shortages , the gender gap in supply chain, and climate events impact their daily lives and local communities. The headlines are keeping a steady stream of supply chain dialogues popping into Twitter and news feeds—there’s even a recent indie-rock album by Jack White named Supply Chain Issues.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 27, 2022
Recognizing the challenges supply chains have faced in recent years, Sumit Dutta, leader for the Americas Supply Chain Consulting Group of EY, outlines priorities for the next five years for supply chain leaders.
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Supply Chain Brain
JULY 27, 2022
Kamala Raman, vice president and team manager at Gartner, outlines factors driving companies as they struggle to balance operating models in challenging times.
Spend Matters
JULY 27, 2022
Categories: Sourcing , Supplier Information Management , supplier networks , Supplier Performance , Supplier Risk and Compliance Management , Suppliers Tags: PRO Direct materials management is a hot market for procurement solutions with few specialists on the market. QAD Allocation is one of them and it offers specific capabilities for manufacturers to manage their suppliers and to source from them.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 27, 2022
The U.S. economy has shrunk for the second quarter in a row, a milestone that in many countries would be considered an economic recession.
Sourcing Solved
JULY 27, 2022
Procurement in 5-Minutes. We live and work in a busy world in which there is little time to read, watch or listen beyond the headlines. Hello, my name is Iain Campbell-McKenna, and this is “Procurement in 5-minutes.” That’s right, in 5-minutes I promise to tackle some of the biggest challenges and deepest questions our profession and industry face on a day-to-day basis.
Advertiser: GEP
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?
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 27, 2022
One key to helping retailers mitigate supply chain issues today is a product-discovery platform driven by artificial intelligence. .
Spend Matters
JULY 27, 2022
Categories: Procurement Systems & Architecture , Sourcing , Supplier Information Management , Supplier Management , supplier networks , Supplier Performance , Supplier Risk and Compliance Management Tags: PRO Part 2 of this Spend Matters PRO Vendor Analysis 2022 update focuses on the strengths and weaknesses of QAD Allocation's solution, what customers have to say about the solution, and provides an analyst summary.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 27, 2022
United Parcel Service’s profit and revenue keep rising even as the number of packages moving through its network keeps declining.
Procurement Insights
JULY 27, 2022
As a ubiquitously popular item, how would you, as a procurement professional, deal with the current mustard shortage, and how would you prevent it from happening in the future? WHERE’S THE MUSTARD?!? In other words, we have experienced pandemics, geopolitical instability, and dramatically changing and, at times, destructive weather events. We all know that you can’t control the weather, let alone the emergence of a shape-shifting pandemic or a war with global implications.
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
The Good Spending
JULY 27, 2022
Is there a procurement seat at the management table? Procurement has been tirelessly trying to claim its seat at the management table for years. Some of our colleagues managed to get there, while others were still waiting at the reception. We will review the classical Stakeholder Salience Theory to weigh the procurement chances of getting noticed and respected.
CPO Rising
JULY 27, 2022
Recently, the Ardent Partners team had an opportunity to connect with long-time procurement executive Ryan Walicki, Founder and CEO of Relish, a business-to-business app provider that is focused on designing enterprise applications that help maximize investment, to discuss the overall market and provide an update on his company. Relish – Origin Story The discussion began […].
ProcurePort
JULY 27, 2022
• Strategic sourcing is a practice in procurement that seeks to utilize a single, integrated process for purchasing and supply chain management. • Strategic sourcing tailors data collection, spend analysis, negotiation, market research, and contracting to achieve profitability and efficiency in purchasing and supply chain management. So, as opposed to sourcing which is the actual […].
CPO Rising
JULY 27, 2022
Recently, the Ardent Partners team had an opportunity to connect with long-time procurement executive Ryan Walicki, Founder and CEO of Relish, a business-to-business app provider that is focused on designing enterprise applications that help maximize investment, to discuss the overall market and provide an update on his company. Relish – Origin Story The discussion began […].
Advertiser: GEP
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.
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