Tue.Sep 13, 2022

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Why You Need to Automate Your Procure-to-Pay Process

ProcurePort

• Businesses today understand the need to be competitive not only in the prices they offer customers but also in the way they carry out their operations. The procure-to-pay process represents one of the ways for businesses to streamline internal operations. • Prime steps for automating procure to pay process including purchase requisition, purchase orders, […].

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10 Lessons From Good Bosses!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Lessons from Bad Bosses! We believe that you can learn something from everyone. That doesn’t mean everything you learn is positive, as we’ve discussed in our article on Lessons from Bad Bosses. But here we did want to accentuate the positive and discuss lessons learned from Good Bosses!

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Port of Felixstowe Dock Workers Plan New Strike in Threat to U.K. Trade

Supply Chain Brain

Dock workers at Felixstowe, Britain’s largest container port, rejected a pay deal imposed by management, paving the way for a new round of industrial action and disruption to vital trade flows.

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Amazon buys mechatronics firm to fold into robotics division

Supply Chain Dive

With Cloostermans, the retail giant intends to “more rapidly deploy solutions” that support employees, improve safety and cut packaging waste.

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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

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.

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A Guide to Home Based Bitcoin Mining!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Understanding the Bitcoin Mining Process! The cryptocurrency is a decentralized virtual, peer-to-peer digital currency that uses encryption to regulate the generation of new coins. 2017 was the year that saw cryptocurrencies gaining popularity and their prices doubling. Since then, it has been a rollercoaster ride in terms of its price.

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Repairing Customer Relations After the Supply Chain Crisis

Supply Chain Brain

For global supply chains, i t’s time to refocus from a survival strategy to one of sustainability and growth.

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UPS targets 100K seasonal hires ahead of peak

Supply Chain Dive

The carrier is not alone in conducting a hiring spree — the Postal Service announced plans Monday to hire 28,000 people for the peak season.

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How Wearable Safety Devices Improve Warehouse Productivity and Safety

Supply Chain Brain

AI-wearable technology and training programs that target the reduction of pain, injuries and absenteeism are charting the course for the future.

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Savannah port tackles data visibility with new terminal operating system

Supply Chain Dive

The Georgia Ports Authority tapped Navis for an operating system as it prepares for continued growth.

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[Pod] Preparing to Meet Traveler Expectations in the Face of the Unknown w/ Martin Biermann

Art of Procurement

“We usually call it the ‘paradox of choice’ when everybody wants selection but, if you put too much selection in. The post [Pod] Preparing to Meet Traveler Expectations in the Face of the Unknown w/ Martin Biermann appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report

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?

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World Cargo Symposium Op-ed

Supply Chain Brain

The 15 th IATA World Cargo Symposium (WCS) taking place in London from 27 – 29 September 2022 will focus on building resilience to further strengthen air cargo’s post-pandemic prospects.

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Everything You Need to Know About the Bullwhip Effect

Finale Inventory

Businesses use the supply chain to order and distribute goods to consumers. Supply chain layers work together to create and distribute products across the globe. However, disturbances in this chain can disrupt access to goods and other business functions. In the phenomenon known as the bullwhip effect, retailers make larger orders in response to sudden fluctuations in market demand, leading to further disruption.

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Traton Sees $560 Million Hit on Russia Sales Units Disposal

Supply Chain Brain

Traton SE is disposing of the sales and financing operations of its MAN and Scania truck-making businesses in Russia, expecting an additional charge of as much as 550 million euros ($560 million).

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Next-Generation Procurement: CPOs path to Success

Zycus Cognitive Procurement

Are you looking to create greater value from your procurement-supplier synergies but strict sustainability & regulatory compliances, risk vulnerabilities along with political instability are bringing in new challenges for you? This blog summarizes an exclusive on-demand webinar concluded by Zycus for the Nordics region with Bernard Gracia , Director & Dean at European Institute of Purchasing Management (EIPM) and Thomas Bioud , Regional VP, EMEA, Zycus.

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

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

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Mastermind LIVE Session Spotlight: Achieving an Exponential Vision Against the Odds

Art of Procurement

Long before I had any notion I’d ever work in business – let alone procurement – I got my Masters. The post Mastermind LIVE Session Spotlight: Achieving an Exponential Vision Against the Odds appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Electrolux to Cut Costs After Warning on Weak 3Q Earnings

Supply Chain Brain

Swedish home-appliance manufacturer Electrolux is undertaking steep cost cuts that will target its supply chain and production following a warning of a sharp drop in demand.

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Will expanding casual Fridays to the rest of the week encourage more workers to return to “office life?”

Procurement Insights

Editor’s Note: The following is an interesting poll that was posted/reposted on LinkedIn regarding work attire. But, how much does work attire matter if 50 percent of the workforce wants to continue to work from home? So, what are your thoughts on SAP CTO Mike Davis ‘ poll about work attire? Is it time to return to wearing business attire, e.g., suits etc., or are blue jeans with a t-shirt the “new normal?

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Sustainable Supply Chain — The Ultimate Guide

Procurement Tactics

33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2022. Success! First Name. Email. Download Free Whitepaper ?. Or receive our famous weekly newsletter. Sustainable Supply Chain — The Ultimate Guide. The sustainable supply chain is adopted by many companies due to the increasing pressure to demonstrate greater environmental and social responsibility. However, how can companies demonstrate tier responsibility through the supply chain?

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Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability

Direct materials sourcing is evolving, with procurement now tasked not only with cost efficiency but managing sustainability and risk management. The environment is marked by heightened demand and expectations, compounded by challenges such as rising input prices, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions. While some embrace cutting-edge tools like AI and blockchain for global trade functions, others lag in technology adoption.

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Six Ways to Improve Your Category Strategy Development

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Six Ways to Improve Your Category Strategy Development. By Hugo Britt | September 13, 2022. When is the last time you referred to your category strategy? Without ongoing, data-driven category strategy development, procurement professionals will struggle to drive continuous improvement and stay aligned with the business. 6 ways to improve your category strategy.

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White House Pushes Railroads, Unions to Avert Crippling Strike

Supply Chain Brain

The White House urged labor unions and freight-rail operators to come to an agreement in contract talks, with mounting concern that a strike as soon as Sept. 16 could damage the U.S. economy and Democrats’ midterm election prospects.