Procurement Tactics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2022. Success! First Name. Email. Download Free Whitepaper ?. Or receive our famous weekly newsletter. Operational Procurement — Everything You Should Know. Operational procurement sustains every business to do its daily operation. But many people are not familiar with this term. . Do not worry if you do not know operational procurement as this article will help you understand it.

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Procurement Purchase orders Purchasing Strategic sourcing 226

RPF360

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

While incredibly important, the RFP process is often complex and time-consuming. But with the right approach and resources, you can speed up the process and feel more confident managing RFPs. The post The RFP process: The ultimate step-by-step guide appeared first on RFP360.

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Procurement Leaders

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Speakers and panellists took to the stage at this year’s World Procurement Congress (WPC) in London accompanied by the thumping strains of the Rolling Stones’ ‘Paint It Black’ Given the events roiling the supply chain at the time, the rock’n roll veterans’ ‘You Can’t Always Get What You Want’ might have been a more appropriate soundtrack.

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Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement team Buyers Procurement 195

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Originally published on Risk Management Monitor. Essentially every company that manufactures goods today depends on other companies to supply the raw or value-added materials that go into their finished products. Most companies recognize that good supplier relationships are more than simply arm’s length transactions between opposing parties. A better way of looking at those relationships is as partnerships—albeit ones that require management and alignment of objectives first and foremost, but ul

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Risk Suppliers Management Supply Chain Efficiency 130

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.

Sustainability

ProcurePort

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

• Strategic procurement refers to a long-term plan to enhance the supply of specific goods and services essential to meeting an organization’s core objectives. • Strategic procurement captures a range of activities aimed at reducing costs, minimizing the supplier base, improving communications, and handling negotiations with various stakeholders – especially vendors.

Supply chain management 130

Supply chain management Supply chain management supply chain budgeting Supply chain 130

All Things Supply Chain

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

From the outside, it would seem that your Human Resources (HR) department should have little to do with supply chain management, especially if you use a third-party distribution company.

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Supply chain management Supply chain management Supply chain Import 130

Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Supply chain managers need access to real-time information about all variables in the supply chain, which means they need unprecedented levels of transparency. .

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Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain Management Risk 104

Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 5 Insights for Managing Your Fleet Strategy! Many businesses rely on vehicle fleets to deliver their products or services to customers. For this reason, an efficient, well-organized fleet is key to maintaining a good workflow. While there are many things businesses can do to improve the workflow of their vehicle fleets, one of the most important is to have a vehicle tracking system.

Supply Chain Efficiency 97

Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Optimization Data 97

Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

A survey conducted by HICX, a supplier experience platform provider, revealed that most suppliers are struggling to put their best foot forward for major manufacturers.

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Suppliers 98

Supply Chain Dive

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Global markets for critical materials are likely to remain tight. “We expect virtually every commodity to be undersupplied beyond 2025,” new research from BofA Global states.

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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 Efficiency

Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Negotiators from the two sides are slated to again meet with the Mediation Board Sept. 8 and Sept. 9, in an effort to avert a strike or lockout on Sept. 16, when the current 30-day cooling off period ends.

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Negotiation 93

Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

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Networking 90

Networking supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain 90

Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Jim Brochu, general manager of supply chain with Pivotree, details the benefits of the company's new warehouse management system.

Management 96

Management Supply chain Supply 96

Spend Matters

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Categories: Conferences , Innovation , Learning / Research , Procurement , Procurement Strategy & Planning , Sponsored Article , Suppliers , Supply Chain , UK/Europe Tags: EU , Sponsored Article The resilience of global supply chains has been put to the test like never before in recent years and the pressure continues. Issues such as Brexit, the pandemic, the war in Ukraine, global shortages from semiconductors to labor and now an energy crisis, have created logistical as well as economic tu

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Ethics Sustainability Procurement Procurement strategies 77

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

Logistics

Supply Chain Dive

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

The parcel carriers join larger competitors like FedEx and UPS in adding home delivery fees for shippers during the holidays.

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Value Match

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

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supply chain software solutions Supply chain Supply Suppliers 64

Supply Chain Dive

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

The company has worked to address labor and material shortages in recent months, helping it restart promotions across certain brands.

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Supply 87

Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

About once a year, Merriam-Webster adds new words to the dictionary. This September, 370, including "supply chain," made it in.

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Supply chain Supply 76

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.

Sourcing

Supply Chain Dive

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Officials are rewriting the tariff after receiving input from ocean carriers.

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Spend Matters

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Categories: Analytics , Contract Management , Risk Performance and Compliance , risk-compliance-management , Supply Risk , Supply Risk Management , Technology Tags: PRO This Spend Matters PRO analysis is the fifth in our 7-part series on Risk technology solutions and services vendors, focusing on organizations' increasing need to manage and mitigate risk scenarios.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

The port said the infrastructure investment, along with funds from the Jobs Act, will support rail-roadway separation to improve truck access and speed cargo flow through the area.

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HICX

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

According to a survey conducted by HICX, a supplier experience platform provider, 61% of suppliers are struggling to put their best foot forward for major manufacturers, presenting an opportunity for brands to improve supplier experience and boost competitiveness. The “ Voice of the Supplier ” survey, released Sept. 6, revealed that most suppliers experience “operational friction” when working with large manufacturers. 61% say it’s difficult to deliver their best for key customers. 60% feel they

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Suppliers Import Management 52

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Supply Chain Efficiency

Planergy

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

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Suppliers Management Supplier relationship management supply chain budgeting 52

Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

The business behind Sharpie markers, Yankee Candle and other consumer products cut its sales outlook for the coming months, highlighting how big disruptions in supply and demand over the past two years are continuing to ripple through supply chains.

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Demand Supply chain Supply 52

Art of Procurement

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Earlier this year I was joined on The SourcingHero podcast by Thomas Siersbæk Heller-Njor. He is currently the Founder and. The post Getting the ‘People Part’ Right: A Sourcing Hero Conversation with Thomas Siersbæk Heller-Njor appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Sourcing Procurement Leadership 52

Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Numerous factors are responsible for congestion in the retail supply chain. Mike Curtin, senior vice president of apparel and soft goods with Logility, explains what companies are doing to overcome those hurdles.

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Retail Supply Chain Supply chain Supply 52

Advertiser: GEP

Procurement and supply chain leaders have faced their share of disruption and economic turmoil these past four years. Whether from geopolitical tensions or the havoc caused by the pandemic and its aftershocks, plenty of challenges remain. Despite this, leaders are seeing a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel — inflation is decreasing, interest rates are leveling off and supply chain volatility is easing.

Supply chain

Spendesk

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Most company expenses fall under two categories: direct or indirect spend. Also known as direct and indirect procurement, each is distinct yet closely related.

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Management Procurement 52

Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

U.S. aviation regulators have given design approval to the first drone built specifically for package deliveries, a major step forward for the fledgling industry.

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Finale Inventory

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Retailers and manufacturers use a variety of identification methods during inventory management. These codes help you organize products and maintain inventory accuracy, which is crucial for business success. One example is a SKU. Inventory professionals use these frequently for various inventory operations. But what does SKU stand for, and how are they used in inventory management?

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Inventory supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Efficiency Management 40

Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Make Your Website Visible and Trustworthy! When running a business in the modern world, it is the case that more and more of it will be conducted online. With this in mind, you certainly need to take all the necessary steps to ensure your online reputation remains as strong as possible.

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Strategy Supply chain Management Supply 89

Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader

Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,

Supply Chain Optimization