Procurement Heads
OCTOBER 31, 2022
His colleague, Jack Birch , Senior Manager – Interim Recruitment, shares his update on David’s insight and looks at: Why interims are still in demand IR35 – the repeal of the repeal and its impact Where we are currently seeing demand for interim procurement and supply chain professionals Current interim procurement professional day rates. Why are interims still in demand.
All Things Supply Chain
OCTOBER 31, 2022
Commercial fleets are vital to the economy but managing one can be costly.
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Procurement Tactics
OCTOBER 31, 2022
33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2022. Success! First Name. Email. Download Free Whitepaper ?. ?. Or receive our famous weekly newsletter. Salary Negotiation Statistics 2022 — 18 Key Figures. Salary negotiation can be daunting as sometimes you can feel that you are not in a position to negotiate your salary. However, today, many recruiters have positive remarks about potential employees who do this. .
ABC of Procurement
OCTOBER 31, 2022
Planning to Implement Sustainable procurement in your organization? Here is what I am doing. The post Sustainable procurement – setting up procedures first appeared on ABC of Procurement.
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.
Spend Matters
OCTOBER 31, 2022
Categories: ERP , Perspective , Procurement Systems & Architecture , SAP , supplier networks , Technology Tags: PRO The pace of change in business is unprecedented, especially in our strained and inflationary global supply networks. But, if they can be harnessed, those networks also offer untapped potential for innovation. This is especially true of the new breed of procurement leaders who are using new digital tools and services to not just save money, but also to generate sustainable value
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 31, 2022
To meet modern customer demands, including same-day delivery and real-time visibility, specialized companies within the last-mile space are needed.
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Supply Chain Dive
OCTOBER 31, 2022
The industry is short about 78,000 drivers, an improvement from last year’s 80,000-person gap estimate, the group’s chief economist said.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 31, 2022
In light of today’s era of inflation and a possible recession just on the horizon, now is the ideal time to seek out ways to optimize your business’s processes as a way to cut down on costs. .
Supply Chain Dive
OCTOBER 31, 2022
In addition to a $45 per day fee for aging containers, the port is also considering an excessive dwell fee to help reduce congestion.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 31, 2022
An update on the partnership between Overhaul and Microsoft, discussing the ever-increasing importance of tight security throughout every stage of the supply chain.
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
Supply Chain Dive
OCTOBER 31, 2022
The company will continue to onboard during the holidays thanks to “a little flex in the network," Chief Customer Officer Brie Carere told Supply Chain Dive.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 31, 2022
Laura Baucus, director of the automotive industry group of the Dykema law firm, advises how companies can protect their contracts with suppliers, and how they should respond when supply issues arise.
Supply Chain Dive
OCTOBER 31, 2022
Mann Packing is also expanding its sourcing horizons as it’s set to receive an influx of resources following integration with the produce giant.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 31, 2022
As demand for home deliveries increases, delivery companies struggle to find experienced and knowledgeable drivers. .
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.
Sourcing Solved
OCTOBER 31, 2022
Procurement in 5-Minutes. 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 I promise to tackle some of the biggest challenges and deepest questions our profession and industry face on a day-to-day basis.
Strategic Sourceror
OCTOBER 31, 2022
Growers' supply chains have been rocked by soaring fertilizer costs and a dearth of applicants to provide needed labor. These and other challenges have forced them and grocers to sharply raise asking prices. With numerous farms in Florid decimated by Hurricane Ian, wholesale and retail prices for oranges, grapefruits, lemons and other citrus options are poised to surge with prime picking season just around the corner.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 31, 2022
The U.S. Inflation Reduction Act, which provides subsidies to support green technologies in the U.S., is seen as discriminatory by the EU, South Korea and other trading partners.
Procurement Insights
OCTOBER 31, 2022
Iain Campbell McKenna ‘s #PI5M post with Gerard Cardillo makes me wonder. If we have turned a deaf ear to our suppliers on behalf of our organization, why would we expect our organization not to do the same thing when it comes to our salaries and training, etc.? By the way, click on the image below to listen to this eye-opening 5-minute podcast.
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.
EazyStock
OCTOBER 31, 2022
What is demand planning? Demand planning is part of a company’s planning strategy to allocate resources in the best and most effective way to meet demand and respond to demand changes. A demand planning team will forecast demand for their stock items so that supply chain and inventory managers can decide what, how much and when they need to order. They will aim to have enough stock to avoid stockouts, but not so much that they end up with obsolete stock or high inventory values.
HICX
OCTOBER 31, 2022
Costas Xyloyiannis, CEO of HICX and supplier experience expert. CPOs can empower their organisations to compete by rethinking digital transformation. One thing the pandemic really highlighted in procurement is its ability to add value in new areas. Through blood, sweat and tears, the function proved its aptitude. It met unexpected demands. It delivered well beyond cost savings.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 31, 2022
Hou’s dismissal follows months of upheaval at TuSimple, including the departures of its chief financial officer and chief legal officer.
EazyStock
OCTOBER 31, 2022
What is demand planning? Demand planning is part of a company’s planning strategy to allocate resources in the best and most effective way to meet demand and respond to demand changes. A demand planning team will forecast demand for their stock items so that supply chain and inventory managers can decide what, how much and when they need to order. They will aim to have enough stock to avoid stockouts, but not so much that they end up with obsolete stock or high inventory values.
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
OCTOBER 31, 2022
Russia halted its backing for the deal on October 29, accusing Ukraine of using a safety corridor to attack its fleet.
CPO Rising
OCTOBER 31, 2022
Over the last decade, supply chains have become more extended and complex. Enterprises continue to source a significant portion of raw materials and parts from Asia and other regions of the world. The consequences? When a global pandemic occurs, causing long-term production delays overseas and port congestion at home, it leaves organizations exposed and unable […].
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 31, 2022
About 94% of the 9,980 aviators casting ballots voted against the proposal, the Air Line Pilots Association said in a statement November 1.
Fraxion
OCTOBER 31, 2022
The very first step in the purchasing process; the creation and submission of a purchase requisition. This step is the foundation of any spend management strategy and having a defined purchase requisition process in place sets the tone for how effective your organization will be in managing purchasing. The importance of establishing a purchase requisition process, however, is often underestimated and elicits many questions.
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.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 31, 2022
The dispute is over who is responsible for connecting moored vessels to shore-based electricity while docked, in a process known as “cold ironing.”.
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