All Things Supply Chain
DECEMBER 14, 2022
Supply chain issues have negatively affected companies worldwide since early 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic brought restrictions and changed policies for businesses, leading to shortages in supplies and workers.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 14, 2022
It's important to measure the impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine on the U.S. economy, and determine which commodities are likely to be in short supply as a result.
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Procurement Heads
DECEMBER 14, 2022
For Procurement Heads ‘ latest CPO Spotlight, Jessica spoke with Rupert Gaster about her career and why Essity places such importance on sustainability. Could you tell us about your background and your journey into becoming CPO at Essity? I am from Sweden, born and raised on Hising Island, which is part of Gothenburg, the second largest city in Sweden.
Supply Chain Dive
DECEMBER 14, 2022
The retailer took a $93 million charge so it could downsize its shipping activities after controlling delivery on 50,000 containers during the ocean crunch.
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.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 14, 2022
The peak in consumer demand that comes with the final weeks of the year requires new tactics to survive, let alone thrive. .
Supply Chain Dive
DECEMBER 14, 2022
Lithium-ion batteries will be created at the new plant specifically for the automaker's sixth-generation electric vehicles.
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Supply Chain Dive
DECEMBER 14, 2022
The tech giant inked a deal with the electric vehicle startup as it works to gain a foothold in the U.S. battery market.
Una
DECEMBER 14, 2022
Market Basket and Sample Food Cost Analysis. By Mackenzie Oakley | December 15, 2022. Did you know Una has a strong expertise and presence in the foodservice space? With 20+ years of experience, our team has dedicated their careers to developing relationships with food distributors to bring our members significant savings and value. Much like everything else this year, food costs have risen significantly.
Spend Matters
DECEMBER 14, 2022
Categories: Procurement Systems & Architecture , Sourcing , Technology Tags: PRO In this Spend Matters PRO Vendor Analysis we give an overview of Olive Technologies (Olive), a software selection platform that aims to streamline internal collaboration with stakeholders and external collaboration with vendors to ensure faster, more accurate and relatively effortless purchase decisions.
Strategic Sourceror
DECEMBER 14, 2022
The vegetable responsible for giving salads, sandwiches and other common dishes their signature crunch is experiencing a supply chain crunch — and restaurateurs are warning customers it could crimp some of their menu offerings. Due to a variety of environmental factors — such as drought, stifling temperatures and crop disease — lettuce availability has slipped, as growers have been hammered by uncooperative weather for the past couple of years.
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
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
DECEMBER 14, 2022
This first for the Midwest is expected to launch in the fourth quarter of 2023.
Procurement Insights
DECEMBER 14, 2022
The following is an excerpt from the December 13th article I wrote for the Terzo blog. Titled “Moving Contract Management Beyond Dormant Enforcement,” I talk about the transformation of contracts from being a “tool of enforcement” to becoming a source of “actionable insight” to facilitate greater cooperation and success for buyer and seller.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 14, 2022
Supermarkets typically make a higher profit margin on private-label goods than they do from selling branded products from heavyweight suppliers like Kraft Heinz and Unilever.
NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)
DECEMBER 14, 2022
Until you can leverage what it takes to succeed, most businesses today will struggle to maintain fiscal viability and relevance in the Modern Global Market. The root causes of these issues often stem from a clash of the following critical Supply Chain Variables: Poor Toxic Culture. Inability to execute good Business Strategies. Flawed Processes. Flawed or outdated Technology and Equipment that limits visibility.
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.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 14, 2022
Executive Director Gene Seroka. said cargo that has shifted away from West Coast ports due to protracted labor negotiations.
Procurement Freelancers
DECEMBER 14, 2022
Today, numerous purchasing teams are trying to stay up with rising market volatility and maintain… The post Know The Major Advantages Of Establishing An E-Procurement Process first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 14, 2022
Carrier contract negotiations are more important now than ever before. Rob Glover, vice president of sales with OSM Worldwide, explains why.
Solvoyo
DECEMBER 14, 2022
The trend of CPG companies going direct-to-consumer (D2C) is on the rise. Compared to the traditional CPG model, D2C increases brand recognition and loyalty, creates new revenue streams, and enhaces your supply chain responsiveness. The post CPG Going D2C: 3 Ways to Win the Race to Consumers appeared first on Solvoyo.
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.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 14, 2022
Unions have accused the U.K. government of thwarting higher pay offers from train companies, while ministers argue that steep raises could end up worsening the cost-of-living crisis.
CPO Rising
DECEMBER 14, 2022
It may be December, but that doesn’t mean merger and acquisition activity has ceased. This week, news broke that Coupa Software, a leader in business spend management, entered into an agreement to be acquired by Thoma Bravo, a leading software investment firm. Valued at $8.0 billion, Coupa will become a privately held company once the […].
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 14, 2022
Employees, who filed for the union election in October, say the difficult nature of the job, compared with working at a regular Starbucks, has fueled high turnover.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 14, 2022
The Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC), a division of MHI, is pleased to announce the WERC 46 th Annual Conference coming to Orlando, FL June 4-7, 2023. .
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.
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