Supply Chain Brain
JULY 25, 2023
These young professionals are looking for the opportunity to tackle big challenges and make a big difference right away, which is something that a supply chain career can offer.
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
JULY 25, 2023
When a Chinese supplier goes bankrupt, they often stop production and shut down immediately, leaving companies no way to recover goods or their investments. But there are some signs to look for that may indicate a potential bankruptcy.
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Supply Chain Brain
JULY 25, 2023
Craig Coulter, advanced manufacturing and mobility sustainability leader with EY, assesses the progress that supply chains are making in complying with environmental, social and governance (ESG) requirements.
Supply Chain Dive
JULY 25, 2023
The tentative deal is a welcome development for shippers, but it still needs to be reviewed and voted on by union-represented employees.
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 Brain
JULY 25, 2023
UPS said that the five-year agreement covers U.S. Teamsters-represented employees in small package roles and is subject to ratification by union members.
Supply Chain Dive
JULY 25, 2023
The 123,000-square-foot facility is part of the shipping giant’s push to bolster its end-to-end logistics solutions.
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Spend Matters
JULY 25, 2023
Some time ago our senior analyst specializing in sourcing, SxM and ESG technologies, Bertrand Maltaverne , coined the term ‘Autogmentation’ when he was analyzing the hand-in-hand relationship between automation and augmentation during the procurement digitalization process. By Automation, we mean automating tactical tasks, whether repetitive, lower value or less strategic, thus removing the person from the task to bring about improved efficiency and speed.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 25, 2023
Even before Russia terminated the Black Sea agreement, Ukraine had increasingly relied on alternative routes for its exports.
Supply Chain Dive
JULY 25, 2023
Magna International will produce key parts for Ford’s second-generation electric truck, and is the first company to join the automaker’s supplier park.
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
JULY 25, 2023
Download our new Special Digital Issue as we explore the many opportunities available as you look to advance your knowledge, whether that is through certification programs or other educational opportunities.
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.
Supply Chain Dive
JULY 25, 2023
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory has already achieved 60% of its annual cost saving target introduced last quarter, according to its CEO.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
JULY 25, 2023
Independent research firm Verdantix recently identified IBM as a leader in their report, “ Green Quadrant: ESG Reporting and Data Management Software ” (July 17, 2023), which evaluated and provided a detailed assessment of solution providers and their product offerings. The rigorous analysis conducted by Verdantix included a comprehensive 115-point questionnaire, two-hour live demonstrations by suppliers and interviews with existing ESG software customers.
Supply Chain Dive
JULY 25, 2023
The retail giant signed the legally binding agreement which aims to guarantee supply chain worker safety.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
JULY 25, 2023
New technologies are shaping the way we produce, distribute and consume energy. Smart grid technology—an integral part of energy’s digital transformation—promises to modernize the traditional electrical system with an infusion of digital intelligence that helps energy providers transition to clean energy and reduce carbon emissions.
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.
Jaggaer
JULY 25, 2023
An agreement has been signed to make corporate procurement even more sustainable: JAGGAER technology is now integrated with Open-es, the digital platform that connects companies, banks, associations, and institutions in a collaborative ecosystem, supporting development and growth on the dimensions of sustainability.
Barkers Procurement
JULY 25, 2023
Why procurement compliance is crucial Complying with rules when contracting service providers and when approving purchases is an essential part of procurement. Compliance entails formulating processes for company spend management, following them and enforcing them. By not monitoring how employees, suppliers and other relevant parties are complying with the rules for spend management and with the terms and conditions of agreements, organisations are exposing themselves to a host of risks.
Una
JULY 25, 2023
5 of the Most-Read Procurement Articles Don’t miss the five most-read procurement articles on Unaversity, Una’s online resource center dedicated to empowering procurement. By Hugo Britt | July 25, 2023 Search Search It’s always interesting to discover which articles on a blog drive the most engagement. Doing so reveals the topics that our community of procurement and supply managers are most interested in, from the latest trends to perennial topics that will never go out of date.
Procurement Software
JULY 25, 2023
So, you’re about to embark on a digital procurement transformation in your organization. You’ve read lots of articles, listened to a few of the best procurement podcasts , maybe been to a conference or two , and networked with some of your peers. Great. So, you’re well informed and ready to set out on your journey. Well, not quite. Digital Procurement Transformation: why you may fail In this piece, we focus on the 10 main reasons why a digital procurement transformation may fail.
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
SpendHQ
JULY 25, 2023
Once you’ve taken advantage of simple, surface-level opportunities, there’s a deeper world of savings waiting underneath. However, to reach this new realm, you’ll need to know which questions to ask and when to ask them. So, you don’t have to figure the process out on your own with trial and error, here are five starter questions you can leverage to make the most of your spending analysis.
Procurement Talk with David Byrne
JULY 25, 2023
Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Amazon Episode show notes “Procurement was once the gatekeeper to the marketplace. Technology speeds up how we do things, and brings the external market to internal stakeholders.” The one defence we have against extinction of any kind is adaptation. It might … Continued The post Adapt to Survive: How to Abort the Extinction of Procurement with Thames Water’s Commercial & Procurement Director, David Wylie &#
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 25, 2023
After being approved by the Council of the European Union, the regulation will be signed by the President of the European Parliament and the President of the Council.
Jaggaer
JULY 25, 2023
JAGGAER's latest news on procurement & sourcing. Read now: JAGGAER Names Its New Chief Marketing Officer: Eva Skidmore.
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?
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 25, 2023
The Ukrainian Port of Reni on the Danube was operating at maximum capacity July 25, despite an attack by Russian drones July 24.
The Procuretech Podcast
JULY 25, 2023
In this episode of the Procuretech Podcast, host James Meads is joined once more by Ward Karson, Chief Operating Officer of Raindrop – an enterprise spend management suite based in California. Today they discuss the pros and cons of tackling supplier risk management from within an S2P Suite. Supplier Risk Management Within an S2P Suite – Ward Karson from Raindrop Timestamps 2:34 Background on Raindrop.
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