Tue.Jun 28, 2022

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Retail futures: How to harness data to revolutionize inventory management

All Things Supply Chain

Covid-19 lockdowns accelerated a shift to online shopping that was already well under way. According to the Adobe Digital Economy Index, consumers now spend an average of $6.

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CPO Spotlight: Richard Trower

Procurement Heads

According to Raconteur’s report in The Sunday Times on the Future of Supply Chain & Procurement, constant problems in the supply chain have proved a real headache for many businesses over the past two years. And, as firms struggle to deal with a succession of disruptions, the role of the CPO is becoming even more important, with a share of CPOs citing the below activities as focus areas (American Productivity & Quality Center, 2022): 42% Vendor/supplier relationship management 29%

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5 Ways to Measure Purchasing Performance

ProcurePort

• Purchasing performance measurement is incredibly important for organizations. A cost reduction in procuring new goods and services can allow enterprises to position their end products and services competitively, thus impacting the bottom line. • In recent years, procurement teams have played a strategic role in most organizations. A key driver of this shift has […].

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Ivalua Partners With C2FO to Complete the Strategic Payments Journey and Enhance Access to Capital

ivalua

By connecting with C2FO’s network, the partnership will enable Ivalua customers to more intelligently control and manage cash flows, driving growth and better supporting their suppliers. Redwood City, CA, June 28, 2022 – Ivalua, a global leader in Cloud Spend Management solutions, today announced a strategic partnership with C2FO , the largest global platform for working capital, to empower Ivalua customers with enhanced supplier selection and the ability to streamline costs and drive targeted b

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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

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.

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Consumers Prefer Personal Touch, Predictability, Over Super-Fast Delivery

Supply Chain Brain

To successfully ride the bucking growth of e-commerce, shippers and logistics service providers should avoid assuming that consumers want everything super-fast.

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Global Digital Procurement Survey 2022 – Featuring PwC

ivalua

The post Global Digital Procurement Survey 2022 – Featuring PwC appeared first on Ivalua.

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Spotlight on Social Value – Dennis Stanley

Barkers Procurement

Summary. Throughout his career, Dennis has benefited from coaching and guidance that has inspired and shaped his journey. A moment back in January 2022 sparked Dennis’ reflection on these experiences as he learnt about the ‘One Million Mentors’ programme and decided to explore further. In this interview we read more about his motivations and aspirations as he takes his first steps on the path of this inspirational scheme….

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Profit from the Source – Dr. Wolfgang Schnellbächer from BCG

The Procuretech Podcast

This week we’ve got another informal chat from The Procuretech Pub livestreams. I’m talking to Dr. Wolfgang Schnellbächer from BCG, the author of a new book fresh off the presses - Profit from the Source: Transforming Your Business by Putting Suppliers at the Core. . Supplier-centric transformation and the future of procurement. I ask Wolfgang for a quick bit of background, before we move on to talking about his book.

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The Third Supplier Experience Community: Exploring how to achieve more agility, less friction

HICX

The third Supplier Experience Community event recently took place, this time welcoming around thirty executive attendees, from some of the leading global brands. Supplier Experience Community: Background. The group meets under Chatham House rules in order to provide a forum in which to explore how to drive a ‘Supplier Experience mindset’ in organizations.

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Setting up an eBay shop: A complete guide for retailers to get started with eBay store

Orderhive

The post Setting up an eBay shop: A complete guide for retailers to get started with eBay store appeared first on Cin7 Orderhive.

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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report

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?

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5 Essential Technology Solutions for Businesses

Una

5 Essential Technology Solutions for Businesses. By Mackenzie Oakley | June 28, 2022. If you work in procurement and supply chain , you know there are hundreds of technology solutions geared toward making the purchasing process easier and more efficient. There are software solutions to help you manage the RFx process, systems that allow you to better manage contracts and suppliers , spend management analytics, compliance and risk management platforms, and more.

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The 8 Best FP&A Software Tools

Planergy

Clients and results. More Customers. We saved more than $1 million on our spend in the first year and just recently identified an opportunity to save about $10,000 every month on recurring expenses with PLANERGY. Cristian Maradiaga. King Ocean. Book a Live Demo. Download a free copy of "Preparing Your AP Department For The Future", to learn: How to transition from paper and excel to eInvoicing.

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2022 is a tipping point for suppliers | Interview with Dr. Elouise Epstein

Procurement Foundry

For more than 20 years, Dr. Elouise Epstein has seen and done a great many things in the supply chain and sourcing world! Currently a partner in a consulting firm, Dr. Epstein is also an Adjunct Professor, a Committee Member and a Council Member for several procurement communities, including our very own Procurement Foundry community of over 5,800 sourcing professionals.