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Schneider Electric’s three-pronged strategy to support the transition to a net-zero future

Procurement Leaders

Challenge. With up and downstream emissions accounting for 57% of the average company’s environmental impact, according to Procurement Leaders research, improving supply chain sustainability is becoming an ever-greater priority for business leaders. Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, embarked on a massive transformation in 2021, which includes deploying services and solutions to deliver energy efficiency and sustainability while guid

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Pandemic Prepared! 8 Steps to Building Supply Chain Resilience

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Sajid Kunnummal, Vice President and CPO at Navistar, was interviewed by Philip Ideson from Art of Procurement to discuss the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on Procurement. From this discussion, we compiled a list of 8 critical supply chain management activities that to improve, build, and maintain supply chain resilience now and in the years to come.

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How procurement at UPS transformed itself from a transactional function to a strategic partner

Procurement Leaders

Challenge. Five years ago, global logistics company UPS’s procurement function was far from playing a strategic role. Excluded from planning meetings and strategic decisions, and with a team lacking the knowledge and relationships to drive real change, procurement was extremely decentralised, in control of just 30% of global spending and focused mostly on tactical, transactional activities.

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Part II: Bridging the Gap between Procurement and Finance. A New Vision for Amrest

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Part 1 HERE. Amrest, a restaurant operations leader in Europe, has shown growth and resiliency despite economic downturns. By bridging their finance gaps, their business as seen significant growth and expansion. . Amrest runs more than 2300 locations, including KFC, Pizza Hut, Burger King and Starbucks franchises, along with its own brands of restaurants.

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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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How to Prepare for Emerging Supply Chain Regulations

ProcurePort

• The global development goals have highlighted the changing role of sustainability. The GDPs seek to ensure that individuals, organizations, and institutions follow the set regulations in protecting and safeguarding the sustainability of future generations. • A special part of global sustainability is new regulations that control industrial and institutional operations and limit the damage […].

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Five Ways Shippers Can Shore Up Cybersecurity

Supply Chain Brain

Shippers and carriers are accelerating the pace of digital transformation — creating new security challenges and opportunities for hackers.

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Supply Chain Relief Sparks Feud Over Degree of Softer U.S. Economy

Supply Chain Brain

For every sign that a cooling economy will give supply chains room to rebalance, there’s a reason for skepticism.

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How to Improve Output Quality in Your Business!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 5 Ways to Raise Your Quality Management Game! Any devoted business owner will tell you that they have a commitment to quality, but sometimes simply being devoted to excellence is not enough. Challenges will occur over time, and this is why it is important to put measures in place to ensure you are able to continue to deliver the highest output quality no matter what.

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E-Invoicing Exchange Summit Americas: The Future is Bright

Supply Chain Brain

The 5 th E-Invoicing Exchange Summit Americas took place in Miami from May 9 to 11, 2022. Over 100 experts, thought leaders and key decision-makers from 16 countries met in person to discuss the past, current, and future trends in electronic invoicing, procurement, and continuous transaction controls (CTCs).

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The Chinese Concentration Camps

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Categories. Best Practice Guides. Bid Management. Business. Case Study. Circular Economy. Community Story. Contract for Change. Environment and Climate. Equality and Inclusion. Government Buying Standards. House of Commons Committee of Public Accounts. Human Rights and Modern Slavery. Legislation. National Audit Office Reports. News. Procurement Best Practice.

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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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Honeywell @IvaluaNow: Rethinking Procurement for Today’s World

CPO Rising

Leading supply management suite provider, Ivalua, recently held its annual user conference Ivalua Now as an in-person (but also virtual) event in Washington, D.C. It was another stellar showing of this always well-organized and high-class affair. Ardent analysts participated virtually this year and hope to return in person in 2023. The Day One mainstage was […].

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Payments Processing to Power Autonomous Commerce

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The post Payments Processing to Power Autonomous Commerce appeared first on JAGGAER.

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How to improve data for supply chain digital twins

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Enterprises have begun to create digital twins of different aspects of supply chains for simulation purposes. Multiple approaches to supply chain twins show greater value in identifying supply chain bottlenecks, meeting sustainability, and improving efficiency. What is a supply chain digital twin? A supply chain digital twin is a detailed simulation model of the actual supply chain using real-time data and snapshots to forecast supply chain dynamics.

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JAGGAER and Billtrust to Deliver Invoicing Automation

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The post JAGGAER and Billtrust to Deliver Invoicing Automation appeared first on JAGGAER.

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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.