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Hey procurement team! What can you buy in the Metaverse?

ABC of Procurement

So much talk about the Metaverse. You can do this; you can do that. I wanted to see what may the Purchasing department look for in the metaverse. The post Hey procurement team! What can you buy in the Metaverse? first appeared on ABC of Procurement.

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RFP360 named value leader by Spend Matters

RPF360

Spend Matters has recognized RFP360 as a strategic sourcing value leader in their Spring 2022 SolutionMap evaluation. The RFP management system features RFP automation, RFP process workflows and more making it a powerful request for proposal tool. Read more about the evaluation and results in this press release. The post RFP360 named value leader by Spend Matters appeared first on RFP360.

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Direct Purchase Order Definition

ProcurePort

• Direct purchase orders are issued in the acquisition of raw materials that go into the final product in a manufacturing enterprise. • For an automaker, direct purchase orders would be issued for the acquisition of finished and semi-finished components, parts, fasteners, paints, rubber parts, plastic parts, castings, metal sheet parts, and forgings.

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Top RFP training resources

RPF360

Issuing your first RFP? We've got all the RFP training resources you need to make it a success. Explore how to issue an RFP that helps you select the right vendor, reduce costs and minimize risk. The post Top RFP training resources appeared first on RFP360.

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Tariffs on the Table: How to Brief the Board and C‑Suite With Confidence

“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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Industry 4.0 and How Data is Changing Manufacturing!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Preparing Your Company for Industry 4.0! Industry 4.0 , sometimes also called the fourth industrial revolution , is a trend of data exchange and automation in changing manufacturing and manufacturing technologies. This data exchange and automation is meant to make factories and plants smarter.

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How Technology Can Solve Procurement’s Talent Crisis

Supply Chain Brain

Procurement has traditionally struggled to attract top talent, but new technology promises to help.

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Podcast | Is Healthcare Catching Up to Blockchain Technology?

Supply Chain Brain

Blockchain technology is well advanced within some industry supply chains, but healthcare isn’t among them.

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Spend Matters Ranks SpendHQ as a Customer Leader in Spring 2022 SolutionMap

SpendHQ

Atlanta, June 2nd – SpendHQ lands as a Customer Leader in Spend Matters’ most recent release of its SolutionMap benchmarking for Spring 2022. This release includes technology rankings that include 69 vendors. Known as the most rigorous, data-centric functionality assessment of procurement technologies in the industry, SolutionMap contains 500+ RFI requirements across 10 source-to-pay module […].

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Supply Snags Threaten EV Revolution, Top Toyota Scientist Says

Supply Chain Brain

Surging battery prices and shortages of metals and materials are likely to last for some time, Toyota Motor Corp.’s chief scientist warned, trends that could weigh on the world’s embrace of electric vehicles.

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Spend Matters Names JAGGAER a Value Leader in the Spring 2022 SolutionMap Rankings

Jaggaer

The post Spend Matters Names JAGGAER a Value Leader in the Spring 2022 SolutionMap Rankings appeared first on JAGGAER.

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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

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China Set to Dominate Production, Market for Collaborative Robots

Supply Chain Brain

China will dominate the market for collaborative robots, set to expand at annual growth rates estimated at more than 20% to 2026, according to new research.

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CPO Rising 2022: The Data Revolution (NEW Webinar)

CPO Rising

Join Ardent Partners and Keelvar on Wednesday, June 8, at 11:00 a.m. EDT for a new webinar focused on Ardent Partners’ 17th annual State of Procurement research study. The report presents a comprehensive, industry-wide view of what is happening in the world of procurement, capturing the experience, performance, perspective, and intentions of 369 CPOs and […].

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Why Executive Leadership Support Is Critical to Transportation Management Impact

Supply Chain Brain

Why is it that some companies excel at transportation management and others don’t? Is it the choice of transportation-management strategies, practices or even technologies?

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World’s Biggest Truck Manufacturer Says Chip Crunch Easing

Supply Chain Brain

Daimler Truck Holding AG sees promising signs of moving past the prolonged chip shortage that has beset manufacturers globally, the head of the company’s Mercedes truck brand said.

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How Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform

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.