Procurement Bulletin

MAY 14, 2023

Poor Factory Work Conditions Being Investigated…in the US We’re used to seeing news headlines about poor working conditions in factories in overseas countries, but this time, the investigations into poor factory conditions are for US-based factories. As George Takei would say: “Oh Myyyyyyy.” Canada and India Look to Close a Free Trade Agreement Bilateral trade between Canada and India was worth $12bn last year.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 14, 2023

Commercial trucking won’t be spared the transition to electric vehicles, but its progress toward adoption tough, especially when it comes to small and medium-sized truckers.

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Procurement Freelancers

MAY 14, 2023

A procurement contract that has been successfully negotiated implies that your company, as the buyer,… The post A Thorough Negotiation Guide For Procurement Consultants first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 14, 2023

Shawn Semer, director of sales and marketing with Signode, lays out the key deciding factors for companies looking to automate processes or integrate new equipment into the warehouse.

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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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SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

MAY 14, 2023

EY’s Sumit Dutta talks about the priorities driving strategy in the supply chain C-Suite

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 14, 2023

Despite the negative backlash that lean management strategies and JIT have received in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, these strategies can still be effective.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 14, 2023

Over half of APAC shipment tracking and logistics asset tracking solutions said that integration challenges are holding back the mass adoption of end-to-end supply chain visibility tools.

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TYA Suite

MAY 14, 2023

Inventory management or inventory control is the process of monitoring the warehouse of a business to ensure that the stock is being used at the optimum level and is managed well. An Stock from the time it is ordered Movement of the stock within a warehouse to multiple warehouses Status of the stock till it reaches its destination or disposal In this blog post, we will throw light on the benefits and key features of the inventory management.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 14, 2023

The world of B2B distribution is undergoing fundamental change, and distributors must rise to the occasion.

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TYA Suite

MAY 14, 2023

Most of the organization strives to be a reliable business for their customers, which can only be achieved by delivering quality products on time. Efficient allows you to meet rising demand while also increasing your credibility. However, firms fail to keep up with stock requirements and inventory analysis. These inventory management challenges can severely disrupt business functioning, so let’s discuss some of them and how we can solve them with a robust Why is inventory management a challenge?

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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

MAY 14, 2023

Finance chiefs will propose new supply chain partnerships that’ll be open to other nations and require countries to have standards on human rights and environmental policies.

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TYA Suite

MAY 14, 2023

Procurement in any business has a direct influence on the overall savings. A streamlined procurement procedure makes it feasible to buy high-quality products at affordable prices. The procurement source-to-pay process includes steps including vendor evaluation, contracting, supplier identification, and payment for products provided. The source to pay process (S2P) comprises of all the procurement tasks that involve the vendor and the organization.

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Art of Procurement

MAY 14, 2023

“Organizations are asking, ‘For the next crisis – another pandemic, another supply disruption – can our organization be more resilient, The post [Pod] Rethink, Reflect, Reexamine: Strengthening Global Procurement Operating Models w/ Jake Taylor appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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TYA Suite

MAY 14, 2023

In the past, firms lacked a thorough understanding of the procurement procedure. But now, even small to medium sized businesses are considering to implement a procurement software that helps them generate procurement ROI. Procurement is an essential component of production and manufacturing organizations. But sadly, the world is presently experiencing a period of instability during which losses are escalating and businesses have to stay up to date and technologically advanced.

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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 Insights

MAY 14, 2023

Last week, Jason Busch wrote a great post regarding the departure of Rob Bernshteyn from Coupa. I remember interviewing Rob shortly after he joined Coupa in 2009 on my radio show for the “Emerging Giants: The New Titans of the SaaS World” series. – [link] Based partly on that interview with Rob, I wrote a white paper in 2009 from which the following excerpts are taken: “What Coupa has achieved with their latest release is the creation of a dashboard that parallels the int

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TYA Suite

MAY 14, 2023

Ever since online payments are a widespread form of payment for goods and services, so collecting payments needs to be automated. Online invoices and other methods of collecting payment are widely employed in many businesses nowadays. Recurring billing of various invoices is widely accepted by businesses at the moment. Recurring invoices have become more common in modern business because of their ability to automatically charge/requests for payment for products and services from vendors at set i

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Procurement Tactics

MAY 14, 2023

18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Argentina Import and Export Statistics Argentina’s imports and exports hang in the balance as the country faces the after-effects of severe drought. The Buenos Aires Grains Exchange reported a 23% lower dollar exchange due to a decrease in wheat, corn, and soybean production.

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TYA Suite

MAY 14, 2023

The comprehensive reconceptualization and restructuring of procurement strategy, procedures, people, skill sets, and support systems, spurred by emerging and new digital technologies, is known as procurement digital transformation. Actionable new possibilities lead to greater advantages and a more competitive, dynamic firm. Key factors for a successful procurement transformation for boosting procurement's digital revolution: ERP for procurement is frequently viewed as the only answer to the proc

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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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