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Difference Between Procurement and Vendor Management

ProcurePort

• The procurement function is among the most critical processes in most organizations. • The procurement function entails identifying goods and services required by the organization, inquiring about their availability, and assessing suppliers based on quality, cost, and delivery conditions. • Below, we take a refined look at the difference between procurement and vendor management. […].

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It’s a Generational Thing: Attracting Workers to Staff the Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

New generations of warehouse workers are not motivated purely by wages.

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Our Top 10 High Performance Organization / Cultural Change Articles!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. There are differences between winning teams and a high performance organization and losing teams. There are differences between winning companies and losing companies. Some of those differences are induced by uncontrollable factors. And while every winning team does not win all the time, and every losing team does not lose all the time, there are controllable factors which determine the predominant direction of any organizati

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Global Supply Chain Crisis Flares Up Where It All Began

Supply Chain Brain

China’s stringent rules to curb COVID-19 are about to unleash another wave of summer chaos on supply chains between Asia, the U.S. and Europe.

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Tariffs on the Table: How to Brief the Board and C‑Suite With Confidence

“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.

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Source-to-Pay in the Mid-Market – Frank Schmidt from Onventis

The Procuretech Podcast

Digital transformation doesn't necessarily have to be complex. Sometimes, an end-to-end source-to-pay (S2P) solution that joins up the dots, and automates a lot of otherwise manual processes, can give a huge productivity advantage. The mid market has traditionally been underserved by procurement software, with tech companies typically going after large enterprise clients at their expense.

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New Approach to EDI Can Offset Supply Chain Pressures

Supply Chain Brain

"iPaaS"-enabled EDI allows users to see across their entire ecosystem in real time to manage complex supply chains, optimize processes and react to issues before they cause breakdowns.

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Ships Refueling in China Show How Congestion Is Reshaping Demand

Supply Chain Brain

Port congestion in China is prompting more vessels to refuel at the country’s ports as the worsening COVID-19 outbreak forces the reconfiguration of shipping routes.

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The Missing Cog in Turning Retail Stores Into Micro-Fulfillment Centers

Supply Chain Brain

It has never been more important for retailers to know the precise amount and location of their inventory. .

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How 'BODFS' Is Helping Retailers in the Last-Mile Delivery Race

Supply Chain Brain

Many omnichannel retailers are adopting the practice of buy online, deliver from store (BODFS) as a powerful strategy for staying competitive in the last mile.

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U.S. Moves to Widen Use of Pfizer Covid Pill as Supply Grows

Supply Chain Brain

The Biden administration will allow all pharmacies to order Pfizer Inc.’s COVID-19 therapy pill, as it looks to boost access to the promising drug as the supply increases.

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

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