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Having a crystal ball is not a stretch!

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

Constant challenges to norms stimulate innovation, the latest developments show that major logistics companies accept that and are investing. The combination of artificial intelligence, machine learning and timely data can give us a window into the future.

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Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up 04/28/2023-05/04/2023

All Things Supply Chain

Apple sales fall but iPhone demand persists Apple sales have continued to fall, as the economy slows and buyers, squeezed by rising prices, put off purchases of computers and iPads.

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How Much Cost Savings Can I Achieve Using Reverse Auction Software?

ProcurePort

What is Reverse Auction Software? Reverse auction software is a digital platform that enables buyers to solicit bids from multiple suppliers in real-time. Unlike traditional auctions, reverse auctions involve suppliers competing against each other. The lowest bidder wins in this auction, not the highest. They must offer the lowest price for the product or service. […] The post How Much Cost Savings Can I Achieve Using Reverse Auction Software?

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Planners Deserve a Better Vision!

Supply Chain Trend

We’ve entered an AI era where 76% of work can be augmented or automated. However, only 3% of companies apply automated execution and 7% autonomous end to end planning. 2% of managers apply best practice decision methods. Hardly a recipe for improving planning & decision making. Imagine the opportunity if we closed this massive planning, decision & execution gap with a new planning paradigm.

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7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024

Procurement and supply chain leaders are presented with their fair share of challenges, with a host of tools and strategies to resolve them. That said, what’s the best path forward to leverage this year’s trends? In this recap of a recent GEP-WBR webinar, 7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024, GEP’s Pramod Sethumadhavan explores seven vital leadership trends that will help guide procurement and supply chain decision-makers.

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Amazon opens robotic fulfillment center in Connecticut

Supply Chain Dive

Employees will work alongside “thousands of robotic systems” to process smaller shipments such as book and toys, according to a spokesperson.

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Will We See You at CLOC 2023?

ContractSafe

We’re headed to Vegas! We’re excited to attend #CLOC2023 this year! It’s our first time attending, but we’re ready to make a splash. Stop by Booth #248 to put ContractSafe to the test. To show you just how quick and easy ContractSafe is, we made it a race. Go head-to-head with your colleagues; the first to complete the Contract Management tasks in our demo account wins!

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My top insights from the Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain conference

The Network Effect

The post My top insights from the Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain conference appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Lawmakers request info from Adidas, Nike and Shein over forced labor concerns

Supply Chain Dive

Members of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party want details on materials sourcing and compliance with the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act.

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AOP Introducing… CADDi

Art of Procurement

While a number of companies are tackling the complexities of the ’indirect’ tail, the same cannot be said for direct. The post AOP Introducing… CADDi appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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SpendHQ Adds Procurement Performance Management to SaaS-based Spend Intelligence Platform

SpendHQ

For procurement teams, what’s better than gaining accurate and actionable spend intelligence in real-time? Using that intelligence to drive and demonstrate value to stakeholders. With SpendHQ, now you can do both – without toggling between service providers or platforms or wrangling your data from one system to another. The post SpendHQ Adds Procurement Performance Management to SaaS-based Spend Intelligence Platform appeared first on SpendHQ.

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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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Procurement in 5-Minutes: How does procurement build its brand?

Sourcing Solved

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 (or more), I promise to tackle some of the biggest challenges and deepest questions our profession and industry face on a day-to-day basis.

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Digital Transformation in Procurement: Leveraging Technology for Efficiency

Empowering CPO

Introduction A. The Importance of Digital Transformation in the Modern Business Landscape In today’s rapidly evolving and competitive global market, businesses must continuously adapt and innovate to stay ahead of the curve. One of the most significant drivers of this change is digital transformation. Embracing digital technologies has become a necessity for companies to streamline operations, improve customer experiences, and increase overall efficiency.

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North American Distribution and Supply Chain Projects Decreased in April

Supply Chain Brain

Only 167 major new construction projects were planned for the North American distribution and supply chain sector in April 2023, a 19% drop compared to March 2023.

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CPO Rising Listicle: Five Ways a Higher Cost of Capital Makes Procurement More Valuable to the CFO

CPO Rising

Fridays (in 2023) means that it’s time for another CPO Rising Listicle. Each list will include a variety of procurement tips, trends, insights, research, lists, strategies, and/or recommendations designed to help procurement teams improve operations. We’ll also include a summary graphic for you to share with your team.

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Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes with the Power of Generative AI

Generative AI goes beyond just automating tasks and providing real-time answers. Did you know that implementing generative AI reduces sourcing cycle times and allows for faster decision-making across procurement operations? In this whitepaper — Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes With the Power of Generative AI — experts reveal how the strategic application of generative AI within procurement processes is paving the way for groundbreaking improvements.

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The Complete Guide on Invoice Approval Workflows

Pipefy

Key takeaways When an invoice is received, the accounts payable team is responsible for reviewing and reconciling the invoice so payment can be posted. Manual invoice approval workflows are inefficient and time-consuming, they lack control and transparency for teams, and are expensive and error-prone. High invoice processing costs are among the top challenges affecting AP teams.

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