Procurement Leaders

APRIL 22, 2024

One of the privileges of being in this role is the opportunity it offers to have regular conversations with CPOs about their visions for the function and the strategic journeys they are on. It’s inspiring and helps to inform many of our own strategic product decisions. It’s conversations like these, as well as the many other community interactions we have, which have informed the development of our long-term product theme, Horizon 2030: Glide Paths for Sustainable Growth.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 22, 2024

Growing uncertainties in global supply chains necessitate a fresh approach to inventory strategy, says Warren Owen, vice president solutions consultants with Netstock.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

AI can be a force for good, but it might also lead to environmental and sustainability concerns. IBM is dedicated to the responsible development and deployment of this technology, which can enable our clients to meet their sustainability goals. “AI is an unbelievable opportunity to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges in health care, manufacturing, climate change and more,” said Christina Shim, IBM’s global head of Sustainability Software and an AI Ethics

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 22, 2024

The European Union has updated proposed sustainability compliance legislation to target only the region’s largest businesses for enforcement.

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Advertiser: GEP

Procurement and supply chain leaders are presented with their fair share of challenges, with a host of tools and strategies to resolve them. That said, what’s the best path forward to leverage this year’s trends? In this recap of a recent GEP-WBR webinar, 7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024, GEP’s Pramod Sethumadhavan explores seven vital leadership trends that will help guide procurement and supply chain decision-makers.

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Supply Chain Dive

APRIL 22, 2024

Generative AI has tremendous potential to help create a more sustainable supply chain. But how can you use it with inaccurate, inconsistent data?

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 22, 2024

As we’ve seen over the last few years, planning and forecasting alone haven’t been enough to deal with the delays and shortages rippling through global supply chains.

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Spend Matters

APRIL 22, 2024

This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis provides an overview of Penny and its P2P solution. Penny is a cloud-based procurement solution that covers the procurement journey from purchase requisition to sourcing to payments. Customers can pick and choose from an array of modules (Purchase Requisition, E-Sourcing, Orders, GRN, Bills, Payments). This Vendor Analysis explores Penny’s platform, application and supporting services.

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Supply Chain Dive

APRIL 22, 2024

More than 200 employees will be impacted by the decision as the delivery giant continues to trim operating costs.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

This Earth Day, we are calling for action to conserve our scarcest resource: the planet. To drive real change, it’s crucial for individuals, industries, organizations and governments to work together, using data and technology to uncover new opportunities that will help advance sustainability initiatives across the globe. The world is behind on addressing climate change.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 22, 2024

A group of 15 fashion and lifestyle brands are committing to ending the sourcing of textile and packaging supply chains from ancient and endangered forests.

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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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SCMDOJO

APRIL 22, 2024

As recent times have shown us, political matters across the world can have an impact on shipping routes, thus affecting the prices of goods all around the world. But what steps can you take to a more resilient supply chain during disruptions? This article will explore why disruptions happen, and how the industry deals with them as they come. If you’re ready to learn more about creating stronger supply chains, read below.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 22, 2024

The U.S. Department of Transportation reaffirmed the timeline the reopen the Port of Baltimore in a meeting with East Coast port leaders.

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The Network Effect

APRIL 22, 2024

The post What is on the Horizon for Supply Chain Management? appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 22, 2024

Two prior votes at the factory, including in 2019, had failed, but attitudes toward organized labor in the U.S. appear to be shifting.

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Advertiser: GEP

Generative AI goes beyond just automating tasks and providing real-time answers. Did you know that implementing generative AI reduces sourcing cycle times and allows for faster decision-making across procurement operations? In this whitepaper — Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes With the Power of Generative AI — experts reveal how the strategic application of generative AI within procurement processes is paving the way for groundbreaking improvements.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

Deployable architecture (DA) refers to a specific design pattern or approach that allows an application or system to be easily deployed and managed across various environments. A deployable architecture involves components, modules and dependencies in a way that allows for seamless deployment and makes it easy for developers and operations teams to quickly deploy new features and updates to the system, without requiring extensive manual intervention.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 22, 2024

The Fortress Investment Group-backed rail operator is projected to run 218 miles along the median of Interstate 15.

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Procurement Freelancers

APRIL 22, 2024

Ensuring product quality and adherence to industry standards is of utmost significance. This is where… The post Tools and Technologies Used by Supplier Auditors first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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Supply Chain Dive

APRIL 22, 2024

Last mile delivery is the most critical — and most expensive — part of the shipping process.

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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

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CPO Rising

APRIL 22, 2024

Last week I tackled the question of what to do with a failed P2P implementation. This week I’ll be addressing another common question: Is it a good idea to build your own procurement solution?

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 22, 2024

Biden administration cybersecurity advisor Anne Neuberger praised the port's Cyber Resilience Center as an example of how government and the private sector can work together.

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