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JANUARY 13, 2023
Public Procurement: Building Business Cases and Driving Momentum. For the Government, supplier diversity programs are something procurement professionals in the United States (US) have accepted as a key element to their procurement success. Since their inception more than 50 years ago, supplier diversity programs have spread beyond public procurements.
All Things Supply Chain
JANUARY 13, 2023
In 2022 Walmart made over 6,000 drone deliveries Walmart announced they completed more than 6,000 drone deliveries in 2022.
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Procurement Tactics
JANUARY 13, 2023
Procurement success in 2023 with our Strategy Course. Download Course Details →. . Or receive our famous weekly newsletter. Procurement as a Career — 7 Reasons Why You Should Choose Procurement. Procurement as a career is a fulfilling one, especially if you enjoy putting your knowledge to use in the real world. However, why choose it as a career? For this article, we will discuss what procurement is as a career.
Supply Chain Dive
JANUARY 13, 2023
The end of the country's zero-COVID policy is causing production hiccups in the crucial weeks before the Chinese New Year holiday.
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.
Procurement Tactics
JANUARY 13, 2023
Procurement success in 2023 with our Strategy Course. Download Course Details →. . Or receive our famous weekly newsletter. Procurement Conference — 10 Best Procurement Conferences. Attending a procurement conference allows you to meet like-minded professionals and industry peers in procurement. However, what are the reasons why procurement professionals attend a conference?
Procurement Leaders
JANUARY 13, 2023
From the technology sector to banking and retail, soaring costs and persistent uncertainty have led companies to cut thousands of jobs in the second half of 2022. US employers announced a total of 76,835 job cuts in November 2022 – a 127% increase on the October figures, according to a report from employment consultant Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
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Spend Matters
JANUARY 13, 2023
Categories: Best Practice , Commentary , Procurement Strategy & Planning Tags: EU , Insights Series For several years now, Spend Matters has been collecting and publishing a series of articles about predictions and insights in procurement, supply and services trends for the year ahead from expert tech and service providers in the market. This year is no different as we’ve framed the subject around “insights,” highlighting providers' observations from the year they’ve left behind and how the
Positive Purchasing
JANUARY 13, 2023
Andy Martyr-Icke, who works in the UK with National Grid’s electricity distribution business, has over 35 years’ experience in utilities and electricity distribution. Here he looks at how we will power procurement for the future. Specifically, what we need to know about energy and the future of how the industry and transport will be powered, plus, what procurement needs to be planning for.
The Thomas Blog
JANUARY 13, 2023
Exciting new B2B companies are being established across the U.S. and Canada every day, and every month, hundreds of them are joining Thomasnet.com ®. We're highlighting ten of the most notable and innovative companies below to bring some of the unique services and products they provide to the forefront. 1. Kaufman Engineered Systems. Located in Waterville, OH, Kaufman Engineered Systems, Inc. is a system integrator for robotic automation systems.
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
JANUARY 13, 2023
Improvements in untangling supply chains have been offset by lingering worker shortages, America’s top business lobbyist said in her comprehensive economic forecast for 2023. Chamber president and CEO Suzanne P. Clark described how despite economic uncertainty, American business is both strong and optimistic and will continue to lead the country forward in 2023.
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
Strategic Sourceror
JANUARY 13, 2023
In one form or another, virtually all industries are utilizing automation to facilitate their work processes for greater efficiency, speed and accuracy and to lower costs. Chief among those users are retailers, leveraging the technology in their warehouses and distribution centers to improve the flow of goods in and out of their facilities and to save on costs by minimizing downtime and errors.
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
JANUARY 13, 2023
Computer vision and gesture recognition technology to be integrated into PreAct's Com system for activity monitoring, device control and spatial awareness.
Procurement Insights
JANUARY 13, 2023
Matthias Gutzmann created what he referred to as an “oversimplified image to illustrate the last 30 years of #procurementtechnology evolution (see below graphic).” You can also access his LinkedIn post and share your thoughts as I did through the following link. However, I thought it would be a good idea to share my thoughts with you here, and at the end ask you a couple of questions.
Art of Procurement
JANUARY 13, 2023
Procurement 6 is a new short podcast from Art of Procurement that will be published in the Art of Procurement. The post [Pod] Procurement 6 – January 13th, 2023 appeared first on Art of Procurement.
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.
Sourcing Solved
JANUARY 13, 2023
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.
HICX
JANUARY 13, 2023
In this episode of Supplier Experience Live Podcast from HICX, we welcomed Canda Rozier , a Procurement Evangelist and Consultant. Canda gained her Procurement knowledge and expertise as a former CPO of several global organizations, before founding her own consulting company, Collabra Consulting , which is focused on procurement transformation , sourcing excellence, and cost improvement.
The Supplier Experience
JANUARY 13, 2023
How Far Procurement Has Come Due to Technological Advancements with Canda Rozier. In this episode of Supplier Experience Live Podcast from HICX, we welcomed Canda Rozier , a Procurement Evangelist and Consultant. Canda gained her Procurement knowledge and expertise as a former CPO of several global organizations, before founding her own consulting company, Collabra Consulting , which is focused on procurement transformation , sourcing excellence, and cost improvement.
Zycus Cognitive Procurement
JANUARY 13, 2023
What is accounts payable automation? Automation of the accounts payable process, also known as trade payables, is a technique for reducing human involvement and getting rid of processes that are prone to error. This is accomplished by utilizing accounts payable automation software connected with a digital supplier-partner network. As a CFO or finance controller, you’re constantly looking for methods to maximize the effectiveness of your accounts payable tools and (AP) department.
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.
CPO Rising
JANUARY 13, 2023
Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, we’re publishing some “best of” 2022 articles as we reflect on the year and prepare for the new year ahead. Our “Procurement Experts on CPO Rising” series continues today with an excerpt from my 2021 episode of the Procurement Rising Podcast — Jacob Larsen, former director of […].
Spotlight on Procurement
JANUARY 13, 2023
Jim Davies, CFA, Procurement Finance Director at BT Group, shares his experience addressing the thorny issue of measuring procurement savings.
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