Supply Chain Brain

JULY 19, 2022

The right tools and processes will mitigate the impact of supply chain disruptions — and even offer strategic competitive advantage.

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Procurement Heads

JULY 19, 2022

Meanwhile, there are 1.3m vacancies. Let’s flip that, there are 1.3m opportunities. There have been many opportunities in the procurement and supply chain market in the last 12 months, something which shows no signs of relenting and there are a number of reasons for this: Businesses are looking to bounce back from the pandemic Procurement’s profile has never been higher Geopolitical pressures and their impact on supply chains.

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ProcurePort

JULY 19, 2022

• Contract management or contract management process cycle is the process of handling and carrying out obligations set out in agreements with third parties. • As a procurement manager, contract management is at the heart of everything you do. At any point, you will be drafting new contracts, scrutinizing proposals, overseeing approvals, following up on […].

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 19, 2022

Chief procurement officers (CPOs) must collaborate with stakeholders inside and outside their organization — and begin thinking and acting like CEOs, say the authors of a new report from Gartner Inc.

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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.

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Una

JULY 19, 2022

3 Reasons to Develop a Comprehensive Procurement Strategy. By Mackenzie Oakley | July 19, 2022. We all know different purchasing scenarios will require us to follow certain processes or have criteria that needs to be met. Because of this, it isn’t necessarily wise to approach procurement with a one-size-fits-all mentality. Developing a comprehensive procurement strategy ensures there is a vision for the sourcing function in place, helps guide procurement professionals through the decision

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 19, 2022

The number of attacks on global supply chains is skyrocketing. .

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 19, 2022

At the Port of Los Angeles, Executive Director Gene Seroka describes a cargo bottleneck that’s bulging again on land and slowing railroad freight through Southern California.

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Procurement Insights

JULY 19, 2022

The July 15th, 2022 Business Insider headline read, “New lawsuit claims Skittles ‘are unfit for human consumption’ due to the presence of chemical toxin the company has said it would stop using.” © Joey Hadden/Insider. The headline and subsequent article regarding the lawsuit filed against Skittles-maker Mars Inc. this past Thursday made me think.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 19, 2022

The pandemic and resulting congestion in the supply chain have retailers reconsidering their traditional approach to sourcing and inventory management, says Larry Parker, department chair of transportation and logistics management, supply chain management, reverse logistics and government contracting at the Dr. Wallace E. Boston School of Business in the American Public University System.

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Procurement Insights

JULY 19, 2022

For this episode of Supplier Experience Live by HICX, we welcomed Jon Hansen. Jon is a renowned writer and speaker in Procurement. Starting his career as a software company founder, he now runs the Procurement Insights blog and hosts a podcast, PI Window on The World Show which airs on Blog Talk Radio. Deservedly, Jon also sits among the Top 50 Global Thought Leaders in this space.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 19, 2022

Shippers may not always know why carriers reject their bookings. Dealing with vessel changes and delays is certainly part of the equation.

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JULY 19, 2022

EDITOR’s NOTE: I recently found an article in StrategicRISK by Dawn Tiura, the chief executive of SIG , regarding the US Federal Reserve’s assertion that “fixing global supply disruption is key to avoiding a recession.” The following excerpt is just one of many fascinating insights from the article. Proactive and reactive resilience.

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Spendesk

JULY 19, 2022

Salary discussions are still considered taboo in most of the professional world, even in 2022. Due to this culture of silence around salaries, professionals are often left in the dark about what their colleagues and industry peers earn. Without a clear benchmark of what others are earning, finance professionals may be on the losing end of salary negotiations.

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Orderhive

JULY 19, 2022

The post 5 Inventory Management Tips for Unpredictable Times appeared first on Cin7 Orderhive.

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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.

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Procurement Talk with David Byrne

JULY 19, 2022

Listen in Apple Podcasts Listen in Spotify Listen in Google Podcasts Episode show notes “I think we don’t always realise that we have a reputation with our suppliers, just like a company will have a consumer brand.” Consumer branding is a standard aspect of any business that’s well documented – … Continued. The post Creating Differentiation & Value Through Supplier Branding with Nando’s’ Former Head of Commercial & Procurement, Cameron Holder – E

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Art of Procurement

JULY 19, 2022

Having access to resources and knowing how to use them are two different things. Take market intelligence resources for instance. The post Ensure Your “Knowing-Doing Gap” Doesn’t Become a Chasm appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Jaggaer

JULY 19, 2022

The post JAGGAER Version 22.2 Tackles Real Business Challenges while Advancing the Company’s Autonomous Commerce Strategy appeared first on JAGGAER.

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Solvoyo

JULY 19, 2022

Volatility and ambiguity are not going away from our lives. We need planning platforms to keep up with all the changes. Discover the importance of Composability in fickle times. The post Making Supply Chain Planning Agile with Modular Planning Technologies appeared first on Solvoyo.

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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.

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HICX

JULY 19, 2022

For this episode of Supplier Experience Live by HICX, we welcomed Jon Hansen. Jon is a renowned writer and speaker in Procurement. Starting his career as a software company founder, he now runs the Procurement Insights blog and hosts a podcast, PI Window on The World Show which airs on Blog Talk Radio. Deservedly, Jon also sits among the Top 50 Global Thought Leaders in this space.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 19, 2022

The National Retail Federation (NRF), the American Trucking Associations (ATA) and the Association of American Railroads (AAR) all welcomed President Joe Biden’s announcement July 15 that he had created via executive order a Presidential Emergency Board.

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HICX

JULY 19, 2022

With the rise of hybrid suite and best-of-breed environments, one of the key priorities for organizations is ensuring that data silos are avoided. Data silos make integration difficult, reporting impossible and they do not provide a suitable platform for digitizing procurement. However, with the correct data governance processes in place, they are not inevitable.

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Strategic Sourceror

JULY 19, 2022

With the cost of gasoline still flirting with all-time highs, The White House has tapped into the nation's strategic oil reserve in an attempt to drive prices down by bolstering supply. But the strategic petroleum reserve, to many, is somewhat mysterious. Where is it located? When was it established? Who has the authority to draw from it? How much can it hold at once?

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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.

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