Mon.Jun 20, 2022

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How to Minimize Disruptions in the Supply Chain When Upgrading Technology

All Things Supply Chain

Technology upgrades can provide various benefits and may be necessary to stay ahead of the competition. However, new systems and tools can also disrupt daily operations.

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Can NFTs Be an Effective Tool for Supply Chain Visibility?

Supply Chain Brain

To date, the stampede for non-fungible tokens has largely centered on the “ownership” of images, works of art and similar kinds of digital files. So what does this latest manifestation of the virtual universe have to do with the everyday reality of supply chain management?

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World Procurement Awards 2022 – All Winners

Procurement Leaders

World Procurement Awards 2022 winners revealed! Read about the teams and initiatives driving procurement excellence globally.

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CVs…The Good, The Bad and the Ugly

Procurement Heads

But, don’t allow the high number of vacancies to let you get lazy with your CV. Bearing in mind that most people review CVs in less than 10 seconds, it’s important you make yours stand out. So – and, using a dubiously tenuous link to Sergio Leone’s classic – I asked the Recruiters at Heads Resourcing Group to share the good, the bad and the ugly when it comes to crafting a CV.

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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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World Procurement Congress & Awards 2022 – back with a bang!

Procurement Leaders

The power of real-life connection is very hard to beat. As I reflect on a few days onsite, there is one word that comes to mind: celebration , with figurative and literal fireworks all round. We are quickly becoming familiar with a landscape of political, economic, social and climate unrest, plus unpredictable global events. Our world is tumultuous to put it mildly, so challenging the status quo can seem scary.

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Event Preview: IA Week Chicago 2022

All Things Supply Chain

In the last two years, the capabilities, purpose and future of Intelligent Automation have changed.

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How HMRC research & development (R&D) tax credits work

Spendesk

Smart companies use specific tax relief schemes to invest in their own growth. Research and development tax credits are a good example of such a scheme which is also designed to benefit industry and economic growth outside any one company.

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State of Logistics: Inventory Low, Costs High, But Sector Changes to Speed Recovery

Supply Chain Brain

U.S. business inventories dropped to near historic lows in 2021 while the costs associated with storing, transporting and financing goods rose considerably. But the logistics sector has begun to enable positive changes, according to a new report.

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Everything you Need to Know About Procurement from a Trip to 7-Eleven

Procurement Foundry

Did you know you can learn everything you need to know about procurement from a simple trip to 7-Eleven? Case in point: A few weeks ago, while I was getting gas at my local 7-Eleven, I noticed an ad for a hot dog combo deal posted on the pump. It got me thinking about the similarities between procurement and this convenience store. I even posted about these parallels on LinkedIn.

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Watch: How Can You Put Suppliers at the Core of Your Business?

Supply Chain Brain

Christian Schuh, senior partner and managing director of Boston Consulting Group, emphasizes the importance of knowing, and working closely with, one’s major suppliers in a multi-tier manufacturing supply chain.

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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

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Scottish Government Circular Economy Proposal for Legislation

Value Match

Categories. Best Practice Guides. Bid Management. Business. Case Study. Circular Economy. Community Story. Contract for Change. Environment and Climate. Equality and Inclusion. Government Buying Standards. House of Commons Committee of Public Accounts. Human Rights and Modern Slavery. Legislation. National Audit Office Reports. News. Procurement Best Practice.

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Retailers Need 'Frenemy' Delivery Networks, American Eagle CSCO Says

Supply Chain Brain

There’s a growing consumer appetite for delivery consolidation.

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Procurement Experts on CPO Rising — Moving Procurement into the Spotlight

CPO Rising

Our “Procurement Experts on CPO Rising” series continues today with an excerpt from my 2021 episode of the Procurement Rising Podcast – Tom Cassidy, CPO at Bayada (click to listen to the full interview). Note that this excerpt has been edited for readability. Andrew Bartolini: Let’s talk more specifically about home healthcare, which is a highly competitive industry. […].

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Part One: Network Optimization and Digital Twinning

Supply Chain Brain

Leading companies are adopting new strategies to prepare for the impacts of the next inevitable disruption. Part one of series: Creating Resilient Supply Chains Through IT Innovation.

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How Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform

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.

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Connect With SupplyChainBrain at NRF Supply Chain 360

Supply Chain Brain

Join SupplyChainBrain this week at the National Retail Federation’s NRF Supply Chain 360 conference — here’s where you can find us and follow along.

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Assumptions: Good Questions Lead To Good Assumptions

Supply Chain Brain

Assumptions are central to demand planning, but not all assumptions are created equal.