Procurement Leaders
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
It’s amazing how revitalising a few days in the company of a group of procurement leaders can be. Guaranteed to recharge the inspiration batteries, face-to-face time with members is what’s best about being in this role. And being in Singapore for the Asia Pacific Procurement Congress last week left me in no doubt that the region continues to be a powerhouse of energy, innovation, creativity and growth.
Spend Matters
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis gives an overview of smartKYC, a risk (supplier due diligence) solution built to ensure that organizations stay on top of reputational and compliance risks. With the increasing number of regulations in recent years that require companies to perform due diligence in their supply chains, e.g., the German Supply Chain Act, California Supply Chain Act, and EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D), companies are faced with multiple challeng
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Finale Inventory
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
In today’s fast-paced business environment, maintaining a healthy cash flow is crucial for success. Delayed payments can hinder growth, strain relationships with suppliers, and create unnecessary stress. Let’s explore five strategies to accelerate your payment collection process by 20%-80% 1 and improve your financial health. 1. Implement Accounts Receivable (AR) Automation One of the most impactful ways to speed up payments is with an AR automation platform.
All Things Supply Chain
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Imagine it’s Thanksgiving night. The turkey is roasted to perfection, the mashed potatoes are steaming on the table, and the sweet potatoes are ready to serve.
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 Brain
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
The China-backed megaport has the potential to create whole new trade routes that will bypass North America entirely.
Supply Chain Dive
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
The fashion brand's globally-diversified production footprint makes it well-positioned to mitigate potential tariff hikes, CEO Patrice Louvet said.
Purchasing & Procurement Zone brings together the best content for professionals in the purchasing and procurement field from the widest variety of thought leaders.
Supply Chain Dive
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
The pricing changes, slated to take effect in January, aim to provide a revenue boost for the financially struggling agency.
Procurement Insights
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Choosing the best source for procurement and supply chain information and practical guidance depends on your organization’s needs, the type of advice you seek, and the stage of your procurement transformation. Each of the mentioned sources—McKinsey, Jason Busch, Jon Hansen, Kelly Barner, and Gartner—offers unique strengths and perspectives: 1.
Supply Chain Dive
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
The agency will also lean on expanded processing capacity and early morning courier routes to strengthen holiday service reliability.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
When it comes to assessing and managing the health of one’s suppliers, anticipating and mitigating risk is crucial to maintaining operational stability.
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
Supply Chain Dive
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
The home improvement retailer plans to take a "differentiated" approach built on its previous efforts to navigate higher duties.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
In a note to employees in October, CEO Kelly Ortberg told workers that the company needed to align its staffing levels with its "financial reality.
Supply Chain Dive
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
The Aurora location will support the company’s growing private fleet and help it shift away from less efficient temporary facilities.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
According to the DOE, industrial manufacturing accounts for roughly 20% of annual greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S.
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.
Supply Chain Dive
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
The promoted executives will both be involved in distribution and logistics operations
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
In June 2024, New York Governor Kathy Hochul called off an earlier version of the congestion pricing plan just two weeks before it was supposed to go into effect.
Supply Chain Dive
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
When time is of the essence, here’s when expedited freight can make all the difference.
ContractSafe
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Learn about non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in this guide. Draft, customize, and manage NDAs effectively to protect your confidential information.
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.
Supply Chain Dive
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Strategies like the ones employed by Molex can lead to improved efficiency, reduced costs and enhanced customer satisfaction.
Procurement Insights
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
What does “pour milk on a cat” logic for ProcureTech AI implementations mean?
Supply Chain Dive
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
The fast food giant’s initial response to the outbreak was quick, but guest sentiment suffered from a lack of direct consumer messaging.
Procurement Insights
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
EDITOR’S NOTE: Have a look at the graphic below. While it has agent-based model development and implementation elements, it still seems to be focused on the equation-based tech theme. What do you think? My Thoughts Here is an excerpt from the following post – [link] Whenever I am asked “about the “evergreen” evolution of high-tech computing, my answer has always been the same – it’s not about the technology but the problems the technology solves.
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.
CPO Rising
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
For the last decade or so, the go-to solution for automating the Procure to Pay (P2P) process has been … wait for it … P2P suites. The P2P process covers… The post Magnus Mondays — Flexibility or Control? Why Not Both? appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.
Supply Chain Dive
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
The automaker is committed to ramping up U.S. electric vehicle production despite the incoming Trump administration's tariff threats, an executive said.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Tai cautioned against the use of blanket tariffs such as those proposed by Donald Trump, who has vowed to enact 60% levies on all Chinese imports.
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
130 
Let's personalize your content