All Things Supply Chain
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Imagine a bustling port, filled with cargo containers waiting to be loaded and shipped across the world. But instead of swift, efficient movement, operations have slowed to a crawl. Why?
Supply Chain Dive
OCTOBER 7, 2024
The retail giant is equipping the regional distribution centers with technology in a bid to double productivity.
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Procurement Leaders
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Challenge Pharmaceutical company Gilead has a well-established supplier emissions-reduction programme and science-based targets, but aims to increase its use of primary data – especially among suppliers it considers most critically important. While some of those vendors already have programmes in place, others need more support and encouragement. The Foster City, California-headquartered business has devised a segmentation model to ensure that engagement is focused where it will have the greates
Supply Chain Dive
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Discover how high-quality data powers the modern supply chain, enabling advanced technologies and fostering seamless collaboration.
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.
Procurement Leaders
OCTOBER 7, 2024
I’m sure USAA CPO Russ Major (pictured above) won’t mind me sharing how excited he is about the future. We were speaking at Procurement Leaders’ Tomorrow’s Procurement Leader event in Austin, Texas, following his speech about the impact of his ongoing transformation at the $42bn-revenue insurance and banking group that serves current and former members of the US armed forces.
Supply Chain Dive
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Acquisitions and organic growth will help the company reach the challenging goal by 2026, VP Daniel Gagnon told Supply Chain Dive.
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Supply Chain Dive
OCTOBER 7, 2024
For the second consecutive year, the company is planning a major round of hiring to sustain its fulfillment and transportation operations during its busiest quarter.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 7, 2024
If you’ve built up a reputation throughout the year for delivering on convenience, you will stand a much stronger chance of winning in the upcoming "golden quarter.
Supply Chain Dive
OCTOBER 7, 2024
By capturing and sharing product data throughout the supply chain, producers and consumers alike can make a difference.
Spend Matters
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Part 2 of this Spend Matters Vendor Analysis focuses on the strengths and opportunities of Ivalua’s P2P solution. We will also look at the voice of the customer and the elements to consider when looking at Ivalua as a potential solution provider. Part 1 of the series provided a history and overview of Ivalua’s P2P solution as well as Ivalua’s roadmap/vision.
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
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Rachel Anderson joined the Tuscaloosa, Alabama-based medical center company from another health care provider within the state.
Spend Matters
OCTOBER 7, 2024
After 12 months of intense assessment and debate, Spend Matters is delighted to release the 2024 ‘ 50 Procurement Providers to Know ’ and ‘ 50 Procurement Providers to Watch ’ lists. This year celebrates 11 consecutive years of these lists, released in conjunction with the sixth year of recognizing five innovative procurement tech startups — the Future 5 — and the newly launched Hall of Fame.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 7, 2024
The diversions come as European futures jumped on concerns about increased risk to supplies in the Middle East, just as the heating season gets under way.
Spend Matters
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Join the Spend Matters Analyst Team on October 31 at 10:30 EST as they host “ Unmasking Procurement Excellence: A look at the 2024 Spend Matters 50/50 Lists ,” a webinar covering this year’s 50 to Watch, 50 to Know and Future 5 lists. Each year, the Spend Matters analysts spend months whittling down the hundreds of procurement solutions they have seen and demoed over the year into these three lists.
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 Brain
OCTOBER 7, 2024
The current conundrum of supply chain planning is rooted in the tremendous complexity of end-to-end supply chain data.
SCMDOJO
OCTOBER 7, 2024
The Global Supply Chain is thriving with each passing day. Business profitability and customer satisfaction always go hand in hand. However, the game-changer is how Cost Efficiency and Cost Effectiveness play their role in the supply chain. The holistic approach requires that accentuates the role of Cost Efficiency vs Cost Effectiveness in every aspect of the supply chain, from planning, sourcing, and operations, to logistics and distribution.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 7, 2024
The demand for action on underwater radiated noise from ships has significantly increased over the last few years, due to its negative effects on marine creatures and the environment.
Procurement Insights
OCTOBER 7, 2024
What’s old is new again. Given the high rate of GenAI ProcureTech implementation failures, I have been expecting that larger enterprises will start to repatriate the development of procurement and supply chain solutions in-house. I even wrote several articles going back a decade or so – the most recent one from 2023 is included later in this post.
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 Brain
OCTOBER 7, 2024
The government said the plans would create 4,000 jobs and support 50,000 others.
Barkers Procurement
OCTOBER 7, 2024
As we approach the end of calendar year, many organisations will experience the ritual of software license renewal demands from our software providers. In many cases these may be expected, but in some cases not. For both these scenarios, it’s worth having a gameplan to hand. In this article we’ll take you through a systematic approach that will ensure you understand your organisational requirements, are cognisant with the current state-of-play and know what best-in-class looks like, to facilitat
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 7, 2024
By 2054, JKIA is expected to handle 32 million passengers and nearly one million tons of cargo, compared to 8.6 million passengers and 367,000 tons of cargo currently.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
OCTOBER 7, 2024
In today’s episode of Women In Supply Chain , I’m joined by passionate founder and CEO, Kameel Gaines. With more than 20 years of expertise in sales and recruiting, Kameel is a formidable presence in the trucker recruitment market and the CEO of Rig On Wheels Broker and Recruitment Services. A successful entrepreneur, Kameel is dedicated to transforming the trucking industry by advocating for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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.
Procurement Insights
OCTOBER 7, 2024
A great friend and someone for who I have tremendous respect – David Loseby , shared the following link to a recent McKinsey At The Edge podcast with Lareina Yee talking with Stanford professor Erik Brynjolfsson about Generative AI focusing on the following three points: How gen AI differs from previous technological innovations Why it will likely augment more jobs than it replaces Why keeping humans in the loop is essential My Initial Take Continuing to focus typically on the shiny object
SCMDOJO
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Navigating the complexities of manufacturing operations often involves the crucial decision between MRP vs ERP systems. MRP (Material Requirements Planning) and ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems are the most prominent contenders. While both aim to streamline operations and enhance efficiency, they cater to distinct needs within manufacturing organizations.
CPO Rising
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Today, we are wrapping up our series on supplier management technology with an article on Supplier Innovation and Development (SI&D). This is an area with less attention from a technology-support… The post Magnus Mondays — The Supplier Management Tech Series — Part 5: Supplier Innovation and Development appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.
Procurement Freelancers
OCTOBER 7, 2024
In today’s fast-paced business environment, real-time supply systems have become indispensable, enabling companies to respond… The post How Sourcing Specialists Stay Ahead in Modern Procurement first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.
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.
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