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Supply Chain Collaboration — The Ultimate Guide

Procurement Tactics

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.

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What to Do When Volatility Is the Norm

Supply Chain Brain

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.

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Top disruptions that shook supply chains in 2022

Supply Chain Dive

Geopolitical conflicts, strike threats and weather-related disasters forced businesses to yet again adjust operations.

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New Human Rights Requirements: Catalysts for New Ways of Thinking

Supply Chain Brain

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.

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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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Smaller parcel carriers expanded capacity, coverage in 2022

Supply Chain Dive

Alternatives to FedEx and UPS bolstered their services and capabilities as they pursued a larger share of shippers' volumes.

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Watch: The Coming of the 'Smart' Warehouse

Supply Chain Brain

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.

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FedEx expects plummeting demand to pressure per-package revenue

Supply Chain Dive

As volumes soften, the balance of power appears to be shifting back in shippers' favor.

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France Faces Wave of Transport Strikes on Christmas Weekend

Supply Chain Brain

The state-owned railway operator SNCF was forced to cancel one in three TGV high-speed trains because of strikes.

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Coupa vs Medius: AP Automation head-to-head technology evaluation and comparison

Spend Matters

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

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CVS, Walgreens cap sales of children’s pain relievers

Supply Chain Dive

The purchasing limits come as respiratory illnesses hit record levels and supplies run short.

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller

As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe

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The Christmas tree supply chain: Risk on

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

If you’re frustrated with forecasts in your company, try the Christmas tree business for 3 to 10 years.

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Postal Service to acquire 66,000 EVs by 2028

Supply Chain Dive

The electric delivery vehicles will start hitting the streets by the end of next year.

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Production of cardiac device slowed by raw materials shortage

Strategic Sourceror

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.

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What Would a Procurement Advent Calendar Contain?

Procurement Insights

“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).

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Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability

Direct materials sourcing is evolving, with procurement now tasked not only with cost efficiency but managing sustainability and risk management. The environment is marked by heightened demand and expectations, compounded by challenges such as rising input prices, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions. While some embrace cutting-edge tools like AI and blockchain for global trade functions, others lag in technology adoption.

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How do you forecast lumpy demand?

EazyStock

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.

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The Disruption Decade: How to Leverage Supply Chain Execution Solutions to Navigate Ongoing Uncertainty

Supply Chain Brain

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.

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How do you forecast lumpy demand?

EazyStock

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.

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6 Stages of the Contract Management Lifecycle

ContractSafe

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.

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Supply Chain Orchestration: A New Era in Supply Chain Management

When the only certainty is uncertainty, what does that mean for today’s supply chain management approaches? This eBook delves into how supply chain orchestration can help businesses unlock agility, transparency, intelligence, and trust across their end-to-end supply chain.

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GXO to shutter Indiana facility, lay off 85 employees

Supply Chain Dive

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.

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9 Crucial Contract Management Tools for 2023

ContractSafe

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.

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The Christmas tree supply chain

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

There's plenty of uncertainty across it all.

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U.K. Train Strikes Pile Up as Drivers Announce New Date

Supply Chain Brain

The announcement follows the labor group securing a new mandate from its members to hold strikes, potentially over the next six months.

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GEP Outlook Report 2024

Procurement and supply chain leaders have faced their share of disruption and economic turmoil these past four years. Whether from geopolitical tensions or the havoc caused by the pandemic and its aftershocks, plenty of challenges remain. Despite this, leaders are seeing a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel — inflation is decreasing, interest rates are leveling off and supply chain volatility is easing.

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Navigating Your Source to Pay Tech Strategy Amidst the ERP Cloud Era

Jaggaer

The post Navigating Your Source to Pay Tech Strategy Amidst the ERP Cloud Era appeared first on JAGGAER.

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U.K. Economy Shrank More Than Previously Thought

Supply Chain Brain

The U.K. is forecast to fall into recession in the final three months of the year as soaring prices hit growth. .

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Best of 2022: Procurement Experts on CPO Rising – Transitioning Into a New CPO Role

CPO Rising

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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Lipstick Out of Stock? Blame TikTok

Supply Chain Brain

The key challenge for brands is figuring out how to reorganize supply chains to suit a sleeper hit.

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How to Create a Blueprint for Fleet Resilience

Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader

Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,

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What Is Business Service Management and How Does it Work?

Pipefy

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.