Procurement Tactics
DECEMBER 21, 2022
33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2023. Download Whitepaper →. . Or receive our famous weekly newsletter. Financial Supply Chain — The Ultimate Guide of 2023. Supply chain collaboration is definitely new to many newcomers in the supply chain industry. It may be an overused term in the supply chain but still confuses a lot of people. . In this article, we will discuss what supply chain collaboration is.
Supply Chain Dive
DECEMBER 21, 2022
Geopolitical conflicts, strike threats and weather-related disasters forced businesses to yet again adjust operations.
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Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 21, 2022
Uncommon Goods can experience sales spikes during its typical six-week peak period of up to 10 times the average volumes in Q1 and Q3, and typically does two-thirds of its business in Q4.
Supply Chain Dive
DECEMBER 21, 2022
As volumes soften, the balance of power appears to be shifting back in shippers' favor.
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.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 21, 2022
What is a "smart" warehouse? And is it here already, or a vision of the future? Dan Gilmore, chief marketing officer of Softeon, has answers.
Supply Chain Dive
DECEMBER 21, 2022
Alternatives to FedEx and UPS bolstered their services and capabilities as they pursued a larger share of shippers' volumes.
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Supply Chain Dive
DECEMBER 21, 2022
The electric delivery vehicles will start hitting the streets by the end of next year.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 21, 2022
The state-owned railway operator SNCF was forced to cancel one in three TGV high-speed trains because of strikes.
Supply Chain Dive
DECEMBER 21, 2022
The purchasing limits come as respiratory illnesses hit record levels and supplies run short.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 21, 2022
With laws enforcing human rights in the supply chain, leaders will need to rethink how they are deriving value from their human-rights and supply chain due diligence programs.
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
Spend Matters
DECEMBER 21, 2022
Categories: Accounts Payable , Analysis , Procurement Systems & Architecture Tags: PRO , SolutionMap AP Automation Premium , SolutionMap Head to Head , SolutionMap Premium IT solutions for automating the accounts payable (AP) function has been one of the most beneficial areas of the procurement tech market to businesses during the Covid era, and while automation of the AP process had already taken off with some force for small and medium-sized companies, its strength has intensified to the p
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
DECEMBER 21, 2022
There's plenty of uncertainty across it all.
Procurement Insights
DECEMBER 21, 2022
“For many Americans, unveiling a new treat from their advent calendar each day until Christmas sparks joy. Traditionally, these treats have been straightforward — a piece of chocolate or a small toy. But those were simpler times. In 2022, advent calendars have gotten quite the avant-garde makeover.” – Advent calendars get more unhinged each year , The Hustle (December 21 st , 2022).
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
DECEMBER 21, 2022
If you’re frustrated with forecasts in your company, try the Christmas tree business for 3 to 10 years.
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.
Strategic Sourceror
DECEMBER 21, 2022
From personal protective equipment like N-95 face masks to vitally important medical devices like ventilators, product shortages were a common occurrence throughout the pandemic. While supply chain issues for some essentials have since been resolved, other shortages remain problematic for hospitals and physicians, as well as patients throughout the country.
EazyStock
DECEMBER 21, 2022
What is demand forecasting? Inventory demand forecasting is how companies predict customer demand for an inventory item over a defined period. Accurate inventory demand forecasting enables a company to hold the right amount of stock, without over- or under-stocking, for optimum inventory control. Historical data trends and market knowledge of how demand can fluctuate are often used to forecast inventory demand.
Pipefy
DECEMBER 21, 2022
Every business is a complex array of teams, departments, resources, and goals. Businesses that succeed are those who are able to manage multiple priorities at once and reconcile competing interests into a single, unified strategy. Technology — including apps, systems, and data — play a central, critical role in helping businesses manage this juggling act.
EazyStock
DECEMBER 21, 2022
What is demand forecasting? Inventory demand forecasting is how companies predict customer demand for an inventory item over a defined period. Accurate inventory demand forecasting enables a company to hold the right amount of stock, without over- or under-stocking, for optimum inventory control. Historical data trends and market knowledge of how demand can fluctuate are often used to forecast inventory demand.
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.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 21, 2022
The key challenge for brands is figuring out how to reorganize supply chains to suit a sleeper hit.
Supply Chain Dive
DECEMBER 21, 2022
A spokesperson said the facility's customer has decided to manage its own operations, and affected workers will have the opportunity to apply for positions.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 21, 2022
The U.K. is forecast to fall into recession in the final three months of the year as soaring prices hit growth. .
ContractSafe
DECEMBER 21, 2022
We know — contract management is kind of like weeding your garden. It may be tedious while you’re at it, but having a clean yard is well worth the work.
Advertiser: GEP
Procurement is in the middle of a tech tsunami. And if it feels like the old playbooks aren’t working anymore, that’s because they aren’t. Agentic AI. Autonomous procurement. Unified source-to-pay ecosystems. These innovations are converging and transforming how procurement teams operate. The GEP 2025 Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report breaks it all down.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 21, 2022
The announcement follows the labor group securing a new mandate from its members to hold strikes, potentially over the next six months.
ContractSafe
DECEMBER 21, 2022
Everything has a lifecycle, from the water on Earth to the forgotten Greek yogurt still sitting in your fridge. But what if we told you that contracts went through a cycle, too? Mind blown.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 21, 2022
Disruptions to supply chain operations are set to stay in 2023. Create better connectivity between your planning and execution functions by focusing on warehouse and transportation improvements.
Jaggaer
DECEMBER 21, 2022
The post Navigating Your Source to Pay Tech Strategy Amidst the ERP Cloud Era appeared first on JAGGAER.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.
CPO Rising
DECEMBER 21, 2022
Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, we’re publishing some “best of” 2021 articles as we reflect on the year and prepare for the new year ahead. Our “Procurement Experts on CPO Rising” series continues today an excerpt from my 2021 episode of the Procurement Rising Podcast – Ian Maher, Global Atlantic Financial Group […].
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