Wed.Apr 13, 2022

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The Supply Chain Ripple Effect of Digital Labels

Supply Chain Brain

Taking a holistic view, executives are looking to implement technology and processes that enable resilience not only to address the current supply chain landscape, but to future-proof for the next set of challenges.

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Indirect Procurement Process Flow

ProcurePort

• An organization’s procurement efforts can be split into two main categories; there are items that go directly into the final product of the company and those that do not. • The indirect procurement process flow includes activities to purchase goods and services that aren’t traceable in the final product. These items include office supplies, […].

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'Micro' Robotic Solutions Are Headed for Mom-and-Pop Warehouses

Supply Chain Brain

Technologies are coming online that can allow companies with a smaller footprint, or with workflows in tighter spaces, to reap the benefits of robotics and automation without having to write a giant check.

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How to Reduce Software Development Cycle Time!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Software Penetration Testing Tools and Techniques! There are many indices to determine the general success of the software development team. Brilliant ideas, successful applications, developers’ experience and qualifications, the company’s profit, and so on. Today we’ll pay attention to the delivery cycle time and its meaning for both developers and their ordering customers.

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Tariffs on the Table: How to Brief the Board and C‑Suite With Confidence

“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.

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Here’s How China’s Lockdowns Are Rippling Through Economy

Supply Chain Brain

China’s lockdowns to contain the country’s worst Covid outbreak since early 2020 have battered the economy, stalling production in major cities like Shanghai and adding pressure to global inflation.

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Ardent Partners’ Procurement Metrics that Matter in 2022

SpendHQ

Whether it is a pandemic that impacts the global population, a risk event with a devastating impact on a single industry, or competitive pressures that drive a business to the brink of bankruptcy, the extraordinary impact that strong procurement results can have on operations and the bottom line can help the enterprise forge through difficult waters, mitigating supply risk, battling against inflation, and assuring supply.

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Why you need a good supply chain strategy

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What is a supply chain strategy? A supply chain strategy explains how a company will bring goods into the business and get them out to customers as effectively as possible. Considering every phase in the supply chain, such as sourcing goods, logistics and delivery, the strategy optimizes operations to reduce costs and maximize profits. Supply chain strategies have come into the spotlight as volatile demand and complicated global markets have made supply chains more complex.

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Online vs. Store Operations: Breaking Up Is Hard to Do

Supply Chain Brain

What’s behind the push by retailers to undo years of effort, and separate e-commerce from brick-and-mortar fulfillment?

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8 Mistakes You Might Be Making In Your Supply Chain

The Network Effect

The post 8 Mistakes You Might Be Making In Your Supply Chain appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Watch: Automation: What Does It Mean to Be Scalable and Flexible?

Supply Chain Brain

Yesterday's automation consisted of fixed infrastructure that couldn't be adjusted to meet changing needs. Not anymore, says Rick DeFiesta, executive vice president of sales and solutions Americas with Geek+.

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

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

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Three Breakthrough Procurement Technology Predictions for 2022

CPO Rising

For nearly a decade, our team gathers to discuss and review the prior year and lay out plans for the new one. We review, in depth, the key findings and trends from the prior years’ market research studies. We also discuss the highlights and takeaways from the previous year’s briefings delivered by solution providers, consultants, […].