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CPO Spotlight: Ketal Patel

Procurement Heads

For Procurement Heads ‘ latest CPO Spotlight, he spoke with Rupert Gaster about the various categories he has managed during his extensive career and how he and his team have shown procurement’s worth to the business during one of its busiest ever periods. Unlike some people, my career in procurement started by pure luck. I wanted to move to London having studied in Birmingham and lived there for a few years, a friend worked at United Biscuits and had an opening in the procurement function

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The Battery Supply Chain Is Finally Coming to America

Supply Chain Brain

Redwood Materials Inc., the battery recycling company, has reached a deal to supply Panasonic with billions of dollars in critical battery components that will be produced in the U.S. for the first time. .

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How to have A Successful Impact In A New Procurement Role

Procurement Heads

You will have to adapt to new systems, and processes and chances are you will have a culture shock. Having a flexible attitude and being able to demonstrate a desire to be a part of the business’s success will be beneficial to make that positive start. Everyone has a 90-day plan and often you will find it goes out the window. All your well-made plans will be changed as you imbed yourself into the company projects and requirements so it is good to keep the following in mind – Comprehe

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Are the U.S. and Europe on Different Economic Trajectories? The Cost of Energy Is the Key

Supply Chain Brain

These two giants of the world economy may well be on very different economic paths. In short, the U.S. has secure access to cheap energy and Europe does not.

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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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CPO Spotlight: Ketal Patel

Procurement Heads

For Procurement Heads ‘ latest CPO Spotlight, he spoke with Rupert Gaster about the various categories he has managed during his extensive career and how he and his team have shown procurement’s worth to the business during one of its busiest ever periods. Unlike some people, my career in procurement started by pure luck. I wanted to move to London having studied in Birmingham and lived there for a few years, a friend worked at United Biscuits and had an opening in the procurement function

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Episode 91: Centralizing the Process for Buying Technology with David Campbell

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Episode 91: Centralizing the Process for Buying Technology with David Campbell. By Kelly Barner | November 16, 2022. Procurement teams may talk about technology spend as an isolated category, but it actually encompasses a very broad range of products and platforms. When procurement is thinking big picture about technology – and cloud software in particular – the value generated can go way beyond just savings, including the mitigation of external risk.

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Watch: The 'Multi-Multi' Problem Gives Rise to 'TMS Plus'

Supply Chain Brain

Today's highly complex supply chain world requires a more sophisticated platform than traditional transportation management system (TMS) technology offers, says Martin Verwijmeren, co-founder and chief executive officer of MPO.

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Amazon tests new robotic system to improve warehouse efficiency

Supply Chain Dive

The company says Sparrow will automate the task of moving items prior to packaging, a critical part of the fulfillment process.

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U.S. Warehouse Sector Loses Jobs for Fourth Month in Cooling Sign

Supply Chain Brain

Even after the recent drop, warehouse and storage employment remains well above its pre-pandemic levels.

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Funko takes on higher labor costs due to ERP delays

Supply Chain Dive

The toymaker decided to open a fulfillment center without the intended management software in order to meet elevated demand.

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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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The Four Pillars of B2B E-Commerce Fulfillment

Supply Chain Brain

If Amazon shipments arrive in two days or less for free, why can’t B2B purchases do the same? .

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Supply Chain Platforms for Complex Defense Organizations

The Network Effect

The post Supply Chain Platforms for Complex Defense Organizations appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Port of Los Angeles Cargo Volume Down 6% so Far in 2022

Supply Chain Brain

Cargo volume at the Port of Los Angeles dropped in October as the Port handled 678,429 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs), a 25% decrease from October 2021.

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Mastermind LIVE 2022 Event Recap

Art of Procurement

What is one thing we can say about 2023 with absolute confidence? It will be full of surprises. The question. The post Mastermind LIVE 2022 Event Recap appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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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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Watch: Beyond Efficiency and Cost Reduction: The World of Web 3.0

Supply Chain Brain

It's time to move beyond short-term cost cutting to a more strategic approach to supply chain management, says James Hendrickson, president and general manager of Verses Enterprise.

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Leveraging Software Offerings Means Looking Beyond The Price

Procurement Foundry

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Canada Charges Electric Vehicle Battery Researcher With Espionage for China

Supply Chain Brain

The arrest comes as Canada grapples with a barrage of accusations of Chinese interference, including allegations of meddling in its federal elections.

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Raqmiyat Partners with Ivalua to Digitalize the Procurement Function of Organizations in the UAE & KSA

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UAE-based System Integrator and Digital Enabler will be a partner for Ivalua’s eProcurement solution in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. Dubai, UAE, 15 November 2022. Raqmiyat , a leading system integrator and digital enabler, is pleased to announce the partnership with Ivalua , a global leader in spend management. This partnership is to enable the eProcurement digitalization of an increasing number of organizations in the Middle East, whose digitalization efforts continue to be largel

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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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China Plays Down Protests Against CPEC at Gwadar Port

Supply Chain Brain

Protestors are threatening to block the CPEC projects if their demands, which included banning illegal trawling in Gwadar, are not met within a week.

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Seasoned Leadership in Action™ – An Interview with La Chang, CEO at TGL!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe. As such we have introduced our “ Seasoned Leadership in Action ” Interview series. This interview is with La Chang, CEO at Think Global Logistics (TGL) , an international freight forwarding company.

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Using AI and ML to Alleviate Last-Mile Pain Points

Supply Chain Brain

With the continuing surge in e-commerce, rapid fulfillment and distribution are becoming key to meeting demand and ensuring customer satisfaction.

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NFT Social Media Management for Twitter!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Non-Fungible Token (NFT) Overview! If you are like most investors in today’s marketplace, you want to try to get as much value as possible out of every investment, whether it’s an NFT or something else that you are investing in. There are lots of different social media management strategies and services out there.

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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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New and Noteworthy Categories on Thomasnet.com for November 2022

The Thomas Blog

Since industry is constantly growing and evolving, Thomasnet.com ® is too. Our platform has over 75,000 categories of products and services, from alloy to zinc, from which professionals like you can source. And thanks to our industry specialists, we are constantly researching and adding to our platform with new supplier categories to help you keep up with current market trends. 1.

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How to Save Money as a Courier Driver!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 6 Techniques to Reduce Last Mile Delivery Costs! Whether you decide to become a courier driver as a side gig or as your main hobby, you will notice something. Your money starts to drain pretty fast, even with normal gas prices! Whether you are delivering food, freight, or packages, you will be crisscrossing your area and the gas bill is going to add up.

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Biden proposes new sustainability rules for federal suppliers

Supply Chain Dive

Companies with more than $7.5 million in federal contracts would be required to disclose emissions.