SCMDOJO
APRIL 20, 2023
If you’re eyeing a role as a Procurement Manager (or are looking to hire one), you’re in the right place! As a procurement Manager, you’ll play a crucial role in overseeing the purchasing and procurement process for a company or organization, making sure they get the best bang for their buck. But what exactly does it entail and what qualifications do you need to thrive in this dynamic role?
Procurement Tactics
APRIL 20, 2023
18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details → Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Sustainable Community — Embracing Sustainability A sustainable community is one of the aims of integrating sustainability in every business. However, how can you help a community be stable with sustainable procurement? This article will discuss what sustainable procurement and community are.
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Supply Chain Dive
APRIL 20, 2023
Contract talks remain ongoing as the two sides near the one-year mark since negotiations began.
Art of Procurement
APRIL 20, 2023
In the 5th century BC, Socrates was teaching the Athenian people to think for themselves. He taught by asking questions: The post [Pod] The Power and Danger of Asking Good Questions appeared first on Art of Procurement.
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.
Supply Chain Dive
APRIL 20, 2023
The wedding apparel retailer owes millions to the joint venture that procures the bulk of its merchandise outside North America.
ivalua
APRIL 20, 2023
Redwood City, CA, 20 April 2023. Ivalua, a global leader in spend management , and its partner Axys Consultants today announced that Hutchinson has selected Ivalua’s eProcurement software to expand the scope of its currently implemented solution and meet its evolving procurement requirements. Hutchinson is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and sale of smart mobility solutions for a variety of markets including automotive, aerospace, defense, rail and industries.
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Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 20, 2023
Industry 5.0 is the next stage of the digital, environmental and human transformation of global manufacturing.
Supply Chain Dive
APRIL 20, 2023
Congressional members want more information on enforcement following reports that shippers are skirting the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act.
Spend Matters
APRIL 20, 2023
Categories: Conferences , Sponsored Article Tags: sponsored post As a procurement expert, staying on top of the latest trends and best practices is critical for success. One of the most effective ways to do this is by attending industry events. The 2023 Midwestern Regional Signature Event, co-hosted by Spend Matters, is a prime example of such an event.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
APRIL 20, 2023
Trust is the cornerstone on which the banking industry is built. When consumers lose trust in a bank’s ability to manage risk, the system stops working. We’ve seen what follows—financial crises, bailouts, destruction of capital, and losses of jobs. Put simply, consumers trust banks to keep their money safe and return the money when requested.
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
SupplyShift
APRIL 20, 2023
Preparing for Compliance: How Will CSDDD Impact Your Organization? The European Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence (CSDDD) was published on February 23, 2022. This legislation proposes extensive new human rights and environmental due diligence requirements for over 13,000 European and 4,000 non-European companies that provide products or services in the European Union (EU).
IBM Supply Chain Blog
APRIL 20, 2023
What do a Canadian energy company, a Dutch coffee retailer and a British multinational consumer packaged goods (CPG) company have in common right now? All are transforming their procurement operations by leveraging state-of-the-art process mining and intelligent automation technology. Why process excellence matters A mid-size organization will spend the equivalent of several billion U.S. dollars annually in direct or indirect procurement.
SupplyShift
APRIL 20, 2023
What is the difference between the CSDDD and CSRD, and how should you focus your efforts? The EU’s recent Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) are closely linked, with both pieces of legislation working together to reinforce each other. You can find background on CSRD in this SupplyShift blog post.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 20, 2023
The move comes after decades of efforts to revitalize the Oakland Coliseum site or find a suitable local alternative.
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.
Art of Procurement
APRIL 20, 2023
Procurement 6 is a short podcast from Art of Procurement that publishes in the Art of Procurement feed every Friday. The post [Pod] Procurement 6 – April 21st, 2023 appeared first on Art of Procurement.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 20, 2023
A broader deal may still be far off, but any movement will ease shipper concerns that the talks aren’t going anywhere after nearly a year of negotiations.
Fraxion
APRIL 20, 2023
As businesses and operating models grow and evolve, managing purchasing processes can become increasingly complex. How can you gain oversight and control over purchasing processes and spending, while managing the vendors your team purchases from? One solution to simplifying this process is to implement an eProcurement system that enables PunchOut catalog integration.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 20, 2023
Laura Fraedrich, senior counsel at Lowenstein Sandler LLP, discusses the prospects for passage of the Risk Information and Communications Technology (RESTRICT) Act, currently before Congress.
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.
Value Match
APRIL 20, 2023
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Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 20, 2023
Recently the Trellix Advanced Research Center discovered two major vulnerabilities in Cisco network devices, exposing them to possible cyberattack.
Jaggaer
APRIL 20, 2023
The post Make your R&D procurement more efficient with one powerful solution appeared first on JAGGAER.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 20, 2023
A report from Risk Ledger found that 21% of companies do not conduct security assessment checks of their suppliers before signing a contract with them.
Advertiser: GEP
Procurement is in the middle of a tech tsunami. And if it feels like the old playbooks aren’t working anymore, that’s because they aren’t. Agentic AI. Autonomous procurement. Unified source-to-pay ecosystems. These innovations are converging and transforming how procurement teams operate. The GEP 2025 Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report breaks it all down.
Arkestro
APRIL 20, 2023
The post Manufacturing Business Technology: How Predictive Procurement Affected a Chemical Producer’s MRO appeared first on Arkestro.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 20, 2023
The P&I insurance that Gatik lost is important for vessels when they enter ports or sail through key waterways like Turkey’s ardanelles shipping straits.
HICX
APRIL 20, 2023
The Benefits of Supplier Marketing As the various use cases from our previous article show, the underlying principle when it comes to supplier marketing is simplification. It should be as simple as possible and as frictionless as possible for suppliers when they are doing business with you. Greater simplification for them creates more simplicity for you on the enterprise-side as well.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 20, 2023
Supply chain disruptions caused by weather-related disasters are happening with increasing frequency.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 20, 2023
Cyberint's new supply chain intelligence module identifies third parties, assesses the security risks they could present, and sends alerts to users warning them of potential risks.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 20, 2023
The Department of Energy will invest $52 million in 19 select clean energy projects, with an extra $30 million earmarked to fund solar energy technologies.
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