Procurement Tactics

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2022. Success! First Name. Email. Download Free Whitepaper ?. Or receive our famous weekly newsletter. Sustainable Procurement — The Ultimate Guide of 2022. Sustainable procurement is becoming vital as demands continue to rise. Of course, it is no secret that the world is focused on sustainability. Everyone wants to be assured that the goods or services they need are accessible with no inconvenience.

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ProcurePort

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

• Contracts are legally binding documents. As such, the process that governs their creation, execution, and reviewal – i.e. contract management is an integral function of any organization. • An efficient contract management process can mitigate contract administration costs by 40%, facilitate contract renewals with better terms and conditions, and improve relations with your vendors. […].

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The global industrial minerals group will deploy Ivalua’s Spend Management platform across five continents to digitize the Source-to-Requisition (S2R) process. Redwood City, CA, September 7, 2022. Ivalua, a global leader in spend management , today announced that Imerys, a multinational company specializing in industrial minerals solutions , has chosen Ivalua to streamline its indirect and direct spend management processes.

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Una

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Episode 81: How to Persuade Anyone, Anytime with Simon Horton. By Kelly Barner | September 7, 2022. The power of persuasion is at play all the time and in all settings. Sometimes it is as simple as swaying a group of friends to agree with your restaurant preference, but other times there is far more at stake. Hostage negotiators and diplomats regularly find themselves in situations where their skills are needed to save lives and preserve stability.

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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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Supply Chain Dive

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

An Abbott formula recall and a Family Dollar rodent infestation underscore how systematic failures can compromise safety.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

When cargo is at rest, it’s also at risk. As disruptions such as strikes at major U.K. ports continue, shippers are scrambling to keep cargo moving so it’s harder to steal.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

What is autonomy? For humans, autonomy is what allows us to do tasks, like walking, talking, waving, opening doors, pushing buttons, and changing light bulbs. In robots, autonomy is no different. Autonomous robots, just like humans, can also make their own decisions and then perform an action accordingly.?A truly autonomous robot?is one that can?perceive?

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

U.S. farmers facing supply-chain bottlenecks and a surging dollar are losing their competitive edge in the global market for soybeans to their biggest rival: Brazil.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

It’s the fourth and final episode of our Sifted mini-series! Last week in episode three, I was joined by Caleb Nelson, Chief Growth Officer, to talk all about Sifted’s Parcel Audit solution for shippers; how it can identify and recover lost revenue; how the boom in ecommerce has impacted shippers; and the power of strategic automation. And today in episode four, we’ll be turning our attention to Sifted’s Contract Management Suite.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. You’ve probably been to outdoor concerts, state fairs, or a luncheon at a field at least once in your life. Have you noticed the sun barely beating down your back during these events? You can thank an industrial tent for that. For a non-permanent structure, these tents have made many occasions more bearable to attend.

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Advertiser: GEP

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?

Supply Chain Efficiency

Spend Matters

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Categories: E-Sourcing , Procurement Systems & Architecture , Solution Providers , Sourcing , Technology Tags: PRO In this Spend Matters PRO Vendor Analysis, we give an overview of Requis, a solution built primarily to support engineering, procurement and construction management companies (EPC/EPCM) to source and buy more efficiently and effectively.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 5 Ways to Reduce Fleet Management Costs! Renting vans and vehicles for long-term use is a growing trend among companies that need to keep up with increased demand. These businesses are saving money by leasing their vehicles instead of buying them, and they’re also enjoying improved supply chain management due to their increased mobility and flexibility.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Supply-chain snarls are persisting, with more than 2% of all global shipping capacity at a standstill outside Germany’s North Sea ports.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Disintermediation of the Supply Chain! One of the priorities of distribution and manufacturing firms is to regulate costs, especially since they operate with slim margins. This explains why such industries spend a significant time enhancing programs that emphasize advancing operational productivity.

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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

Logistics

Supply Chain Dive

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The site, added to circumvent West Coast congestion, has helped reduce shipping times to Asia.

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HICX

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Supplier Experience Platform, HICX, has released the ‘Voice of the Supplier’ survey report, which explores the experience suppliers have in working with top enterprises. Over 500 suppliers – all of whom serve some of the biggest brands in the world across the CPG, FMCG, Aerospace and Defense and Energy sectors – shared how they perceive their most important customers.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Global supply chains are by their very nature complex, but data analytics offers an opportunity to simplify planning and forecasting, and create more resilient sourcing, production and distribution, says Melissa Koeman, client executive with Varis.

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Jaggaer

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The post JAGGAER retires the Tejari brand name with a focus now on Middle East growth strategy appeared first on JAGGAER.

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Advertiser: GEP

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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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific have recently reopened several “hump yards,” where trains are broken down and reassembled for their next destinations.

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CPO Rising

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Welcome to Procurement News, part of our ongoing aggregate news series covering recent supply management headlines and trends pertinent to Chief Procurement Officers and other procurement leaders. Contact us with your news story here. CPO News The J.M Smucker Co. Names Gagnesh Gupta Senior Vice President of Commodities and Procurement The J.M Smucker Co. announced the […].

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Joel Dunkel, president of Event Evolution Management, provides an advance look at Parcel Forum '22, to be held in Chicago October 10-12.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

It’s episode two of our brand new Sifted mini-series! Last week on episode one, we took a closer look at the Sifted Score. I was joined by Chief Experience Officer Ami to explore exactly how the Sifted Score works; how it helps to deliver categorized insights for quick actions; and how Sifted are empowering shippers to make confident and future-proof decisions.

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Supply Chain Efficiency

Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Access to critical data varies widely among companies. Where it does exist, it’s often affected by a series of fundamental flaws.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Many companies struggle with building and evolving their S&OP process to deliver transformational business value. .

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

U.S. tech companies that receive federal funding will be barred from building "advanced technology" facilities in China for 10 years, the Biden administration has said.

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