Is the supply chain talent market swinging back in favor of the employer?
All Things Supply Chain
AUGUST 8, 2022
Starting in 2020, the supply chain world was disrupted in ways previously unheard of. A pandemic shut down everything.
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What is a technical and financial bid?
ABC of Procurement
AUGUST 8, 2022
We have all heard about the terms:” tender”, “bid”, and “bidding”. Here is a short overview of the complete process. The post What is a technical and financial bid? first appeared on ABC of Procurement.
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Interim Talent Spotlight #5
Procurement Heads
AUGUST 8, 2022
My core skills are across Category Management and procurement function leadership, involving functional transformation, strategy development and end-to-end process improvement in a global environment. In addition, I have expert knowledge of outsourcing the procurement service. My experience is largely within manufacturing organisations, including pharmaceutical, chemicals, electrical hardware, packaging and point of Sale.
How Covid Changed the Restaurant Industry!
Supply Chain Game Changer
AUGUST 8, 2022
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain Automation Helps Selling Food Online! The pandemic saw the restaurant industry face challenges like never before, with most being forced to close for a substantial period and, when allowed to re-open once more, having to operate under new restrictions, ensuring social distancing was being maintained for example.
Tariffs on the Table: How to Brief the Board and C‑Suite With Confidence
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.
FedEx peak season surcharges target large shippers’ volume surges
Supply Chain Dive
AUGUST 8, 2022
The added fees in 2022 create further strain on customers who have weathered high fuel surcharges and tight capacity.
Direct-to-Consumer Sales Are Fueling Supply-Chain Tech Growth
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 8, 2022
The push by consumer-goods suppliers to reach shoppers directly is opening a new market for supply-chain technology providers, says The Wall Street Journal.
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Medius: P2P Vendor Analysis (Part 3) — In-depth P2P solution details, analyst summary
Spend Matters
AUGUST 8, 2022
Categories: Accounts Payable , Invoicing , P2P , Payments , Procurement Systems & Architecture , Technology Tags: PRO For organizations evaluating procure-to-pay solutions it is also important to consider the order in which you implement the solution: it is not always the same — some might think that starting with e-procurement is the best way, but that is not always the case.
Ashley Furniture opens first distribution center in the Pacific Northwest
Supply Chain Dive
AUGUST 8, 2022
The furniture retailer's 700,000-square-foot facility in Spanaway, Washington, will support e-commerce growth.
The Best Drivers Are the Ones You Already Have
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 8, 2022
While it may seem that the solution to the truck driver shortage is simply to recruit more drivers, this overly simplified tactic may be contributing to the problem. .
Labor shortages challenge supply chains to automate while retaining employees and their trust
Supply Chain Dive
AUGUST 8, 2022
Supply chain difficulties and labor shortages have certainly been a top priority for businesses the past 2 years. But the two are not mutually exclusive.
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
Maersk Buys Danish Project Logistics Company for $61 Million
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 8, 2022
A.P. Moller Maersk A/S agreed to by a Danish project logistic company Martin Bencher Group, as the transport giant spends some of its windfall from surging container rates to expand its land-based operations.
Lawmakers seek to ban railroads from raising rates during service emergencies
Supply Chain Dive
AUGUST 8, 2022
A bill introduced to address rail service declines would also require carriers to include delivery service standards in contracts.
Medius: P2P Vendor Analysis (Part 2) — Strengths and weaknesses, tech selection tips
Spend Matters
AUGUST 8, 2022
Categories: Accounts Payable , P2P , Payments , Procurement Systems & Architecture , Technology Tags: PRO In this series on Medius' procure-to-pay (P2P) offering, Part 2 provides an assessment of the P2P solution’s strengths and weaknesses based on both quantitative data gathered through our SolutionMap benchmark and our analysts' informed qualitative analysis.
Strike Action Likely at U.K. Port of Felixstowe
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 8, 2022
With pay talks deadlocked, it seems increasingly likely that the Port of Felixstowe will be closed by strike action toward the end of August, warns project4.
How Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform
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.
Key Areas Where Your Business Could Use Professional Help!
Supply Chain Game Changer
AUGUST 8, 2022
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 5 Reasons to Choose Professional QA Staffing Services! Every business is doing their very best to tighten their belts right now. It has become impossible to ignore the headlines about the rising cost of living, the supply chain issues, and the unpredictable markets without professional help.
Why Warehouse Managers Need to Keep a Keen Ear for Workers’ Everyday Problems
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 8, 2022
The people on the warehouse floor, the folks who pick and pack your orders, and the men and women who drive the trucks that make your deliveries all know the problems that are making your business less efficient than it could be. You should encourage them to tell you.
Medius: P2P Vendor Analysis (Part 1) — Company background, P2P solution overview, SWOT, competitors/market analysis
Spend Matters
AUGUST 8, 2022
Categories: Accounts Payable , P2P , Payments , Procurement Systems & Architecture , Spend Management , Technology Tags: PRO Medius began life in 2001 in Sweden as an AP automation solution; in 2006 it opened offices in Norway, Denmark and the Netherlands; in 2008 in Poland. In 2010 it extended its market to the United States, although continued to be an AP Automation solution for the middle market — a solution that currently continues to have the largest number of customers, as well as reve
[Pod] Designing an End-to-End Ecosystem Approach to Procurement Part 1: Understanding the Current State and Mapping Out the Solution
Art of Procurement
AUGUST 8, 2022
“Some of my favorite transformation success stories involve people who started out saying, ‘Please, don’t talk to me; I don’t. The post [Pod] Designing an End-to-End Ecosystem Approach to Procurement Part 1: Understanding the Current State and Mapping Out the Solution appeared first on Art of Procurement.
A Roadmap For Modernization: How To Break Free From Your Monolith Before July 31, 2026
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.
How to manage a content marketing budget
Spendesk
AUGUST 8, 2022
In this article, I’m going to share some inside info on how to effectively manage a content marketing budget.
Procurement Experts on CPO Rising — Assessing Your New Leadership Role
CPO Rising
AUGUST 8, 2022
Our “Procurement Experts on CPO Rising” series continues today with an excerpt from my 2021 episode of the Procurement Rising Podcast — Ian Maher, former Vice President and Head of Strategic Sourcing for Global Atlantic Financial Group (click to listen to the full interview). Note that this excerpt has been edited for readability. This is part one of […].
How to Hedge Against Inflation in Today’s Volatile Market
Procurement Foundry
AUGUST 8, 2022
Inflation. It’s a word—and harsh reality—that no one welcomes. But it’s undeniable: inflation is here, and it’s become a huge problem with no end in sight. This leads us to wonder, how can we possibly hedge against inflation in today’s volatile market? There is no enjoyable way to say it: A recession is looming. The globe has watched skyrocketing inflation rates that we haven’t seen since the 1980s.
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