How contractors use tech to tighten up supply chains
Supply Chain Dive
APRIL 26, 2023
Centralized material tracking is key to shoring up the weak links in the procurement process exposed by the pandemic, construction execs say.
Supply Chain Dive
APRIL 26, 2023
Centralized material tracking is key to shoring up the weak links in the procurement process exposed by the pandemic, construction execs say.
Procurement Heads
APRIL 26, 2023
For Procurement Heads ’ latest Big Interview, she spoke to Will Cooke about her career. How did you get into procurement? I studied procurement and obtained a Master’s degree in supply chain and international procurement. Following three years of studying international business, I had the option to choose across various specialisations for my Master’s degree and decided to try something completely new, which would sort of enhance my curriculum.
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Supply Chain Dive
APRIL 26, 2023
Laws for sidewalk-traveling bots have had clear momentum in state legislatures. But variances in each bill complicate the industry's expansion plans.
Procurement Heads
APRIL 26, 2023
For Procurement Heads ’ latest Big Interview, she spoke to Will Cooke about her career. How did you get into procurement? I studied procurement and obtained a Master’s degree in supply chain and international procurement. Following three years of studying international business, I had the option to choose across various specialisations for my Master’s degree and decided to try something completely new, which would sort of enhance my curriculum.
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.
Supply Chain Dive
APRIL 26, 2023
In the years leading up to bankruptcy, the retailer alienated major vendors by betting on private labels, and when that didn’t work, stock buybacks.
Una
APRIL 26, 2023
EPISODE 112 Tough Times Don’t Last But Tough People Do with Kris Lance By Kelly Barner | April 26, 2023 The costs of poor physical and mental health are all around us. Despite having the highest per capita spending on health care in the industrialized world AND the highest health care spending as a percentage of GDP, the United States has the lowest life expectancy at birth.
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Spend Matters
APRIL 26, 2023
Categories: eProcurement / Procurement , Procurement , Sourcing Tags: PRO This Vendor Analysis covers mdf's sourcing and e-procurement solutions (we hope to analyze its CLM solution and SIM capabilities at a later date). Part 1 of this mdf P2P vendor analysis offers a company background, SWOT analysis and an overview of mdf competitors. Part 2 looks at P2P product strengths and weaknesses and tech selection tips.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
APRIL 26, 2023
Jabil isn’t just a manufacturer, they are experts on global supply chain, logistics, automation, product design and engineering solutions. They are also interested and involved in the holistic application of emerging technologies like additive manufacturing, autonomous technologies, and artificial intelligence. They are a technologically motivated enterprise, so it’s no surprise that they would apply this forward-thinking view to their finance reporting as well.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 26, 2023
There’s a need to speed up the import and delivery of mission-critical equipment and time-sensitive spare parts. But the process can be especially challenging in the Middle East and Africa.
Spend Matters
APRIL 26, 2023
Categories: eProcurement / Procurement , Procurement , Sourcing Tags: PRO Following the SWOT and comparative analyses we conducted on mdf commerce’s (mdf) sourcing and e-procurement offering in Part 1, Part 2 assesses the solution’s strengths and weaknesses based on both quantitative data gathered through our SolutionMap benchmark and a qualitative analysis informed by our analysts’ expertise.
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.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
APRIL 26, 2023
IT Managers run into scalability challenges on a regular basis. It is difficult to predict growth rates of applications, storage capacity usage and bandwidth. When a workload reaches capacity limits, how is performance maintained while preserving efficiency to scale? The ability to use the cloud to scale quickly and handle unexpected rapid growth or seasonal shifts in demand has become a major benefit of public cloud services, but it can also become a liability if not managed properly.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 26, 2023
Ten years on from the Rana Plaza collapse, governmental bodies around the globe are taking on more responsibility for worker safety and corporate due diligence. But it's not enough.
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
APRIL 26, 2023
The economy, investments in well-being and flexibility as well as respect in the workplace are key.
Supply Chain Dive
APRIL 26, 2023
The TL and LTL carrier will link with the newly formed railroad for cross-border operations between Mexico and the U.S.
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.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 26, 2023
"Flexibility" can be a vague term when it comes to logistics and distribution operations, explains Andy Williams, executive vice president of sales for North America with Exotec.
Barkers Procurement
APRIL 26, 2023
This Support Paper “What to expect from your partner” is free to download! Download Now P2P Transformation: What to expect from your partner P2P implementation – Implementing a P2P transformation represents a significant investment from an organisation. So you need to make sure you make the right decision. Before selecting a partner it’s important to understand what makes a real difference to a successful implementation.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 26, 2023
By 2025, Porsche's aluminum will produce 3.5 kg of Carbon Dioxide per 1kg of aluminum used, a rate 60% lower than the primary material currently consumed in Europe.
Barkers Procurement
APRIL 26, 2023
This Support Paper “What to expect from your partner” is free to download! Download Now P2P Transformation: What to expect from your partner Implementing a P2P transformation represents a significant investment from an organisation. So you need to make sure you make the right decision. Before selecting a partner it’s important to understand what makes a real difference to a successful implementation.
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
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 26, 2023
Chris Yeung, senior product manager with eMoldino, explains how digitization can improve supply chain back-end operations and enable the end-to-end flow of data.
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
APRIL 26, 2023
The acquisition expands the company's intermodal analytics solutions for global supply chain execution.
CPO Rising
APRIL 26, 2023
Welcome to Procurement News, part of our ongoing aggregate news series covering recent supply management headlines and trends pertinent to Chief Procurement Officers and other procurement leaders. Contact us with your news story here.
SCMDOJO
APRIL 26, 2023
Category management is a procurement strategy that involves grouping similar products or services together into categories and managing them as a single unit. This approach can help organizations streamline their procurement processes, negotiate better deals with suppliers, and ultimately save money. In this guide, we’ll explore the key principles of category management and how it can benefit your organization.
Advertiser: GEP
The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?
Let's Talk Supply Chain
APRIL 26, 2023
Over the last few years, a lot has changed in the supply chain industry. Fueled by constant disruptions that peaked during the pandemic and constant news headlines about the latest chain issues, consumers are more informed about supply chain and how it impacts their communities and daily lives. Once recognized as a basic operational function, supply chain is now recognized as a strategic arm of the business that supports resilience, agility, and growth.
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