Procurement Heads
AUGUST 7, 2022
Watch Christoph’s Head2Head here. Why did you get into procurement? I’ve been in procurement for nearly 28 years, seven years at Marks & Spencer after studying business studies and supply chain management at university. I was a Buyer at M&S, so it was direct procurement. I then spent seven years at IBM, firstly as a Procurement Consultant then Head of Procurement for IBM Europe, before moving on to Care UK.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 7, 2022
It takes solid partnerships to weather crises — or, for that matter, the day-to-day business of supply chain management. In this latest edition of our annual roster of 100 Great Supply Chain Partners , we present instances of true collaboration in the face of enormous challenges.
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Let's Talk Supply Chain
AUGUST 7, 2022
Today I’m joined by Orderful , a forward-thinking EDI software provider, that is on a mission to modernize contemporary supply chains. Orderful is a complete cloud EDI platform for manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and technology companies. With an API that enables companies to connect once and trade EDI data with their supply chain, Orderful customers are able to consolidate their EDI software integration complexity and quickly enable trading partners as self-service to reduce costs.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 7, 2022
Why can’t shippers, even nominal competitors, get together and share available space on trucks?
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.
Negotiations Ninja
AUGUST 7, 2022
Mark Lowther believes that The Russo-Ukrainian War could be resolved—but not while Putin is in power. Why? He sees Putin as the stumbling block. And from the Ukranian point of view, why would they need to negotiate back their country? Why should they give away any of their country? It seems ridiculous to them. But negotiating and coming to a conclusion might save hundreds of thousands of lives.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 7, 2022
Automation, accuracy and velocity are key to third-party logistics parcel analytics and billing management, says Coby Nilsson, chief executive officer and co-founder of Enveyo.
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Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 7, 2022
Global cybersecurity leader Palo Alto Networks, Inc. needed to implement a new tool for supply as well as sales and operations planning functionality — and time was of the essence.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 7, 2022
Mega-mergers and alignment to homecare and virtual care affect the healthcare supply chain greatly, says Eric O'Daffer, vice president analyst for the healthcare supply chain at Gartner.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 7, 2022
Here's how robotic process automation can improve supply chain planning and forecasting, simplify procurement, streamline logistics, and more.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 7, 2022
How luxury fashion powerhouse Philipp Plein uses AI technology to improve international shipping, increase products shipped, and reduce costs — without compromising customer service.
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 Brain
AUGUST 7, 2022
HJI Supply Chain Solutions was having trouble implementing a new warehouse management system, to the point of considering scrapping the whole project. Then it found a partner that helped make the initiative work.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 7, 2022
Looking to expand its distribution network in line with “exponential” business growth, FBN adopts a “self-implementation” tool for automating slow and inefficient manual processes.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 7, 2022
A collection of divergent planning models and inefficient spreadsheets was preventing the company from realizing ambitious growth plans. The solution: a digital supply chain platform.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 7, 2022
Maxed out on capacity at its European distribution centers, the iconic denim brand uses the opportunity to consolidate operations and respond to market demand with greater speed and efficiency.
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
AUGUST 7, 2022
The leading seller of radio-controlled hobby products undertakes an in-depth evaluation of the location, size and type of its U.S. distribution facilities.
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