All Things Supply Chain

JULY 3, 2023

Apple’s new Vision Pro AR glasses aim to revolutionize access to technology by seamlessly blending the digital and real world.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 3, 2023

In today’s fast-paced and competitive business landscape, organizations across industries are realizing the immense value of effective procurement practices. Procurement professionals play a vital role in driving operational efficiency, cost savings, and strategic decision-making. Whether you’re an aspiring procurement enthusiast or a seasoned professional aiming to advance your career, investing in procurement training and procurement training courses can be a game-changer.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 3, 2023

Vancouver, Canada’s busiest container port, and Prince Rupert together handle about $270 billion in trade annually.

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SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

JULY 3, 2023

To evaluate change management, be flexible and remember the influence of measures.

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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.

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Positive Purchasing

JULY 3, 2023

Jonathan O'Brien unveils the true power and impact of sustainability The business case for sustainable procurement is clear right now and there is a global imperative to act upon it. This must be led by the supply base, procurement and supply chain functions as 50-70% of all sustainability changes require their involvement. Our CEO, Jonathan O’Brien was recently invited by Faiq Ali Khan to join his ‘ The SCMtalk Show ‘ LinkedIn Live event on the value of sustainable procurement

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SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

JULY 3, 2023

FTR said a weaker environment for freight rates and carrier utilization offset slightly stronger freight demand and a deceleration of fuel cost decreases in April, and that the outlook is positive through mid-2024 for shippers.

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SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

JULY 3, 2023

As more shippers turn to providers to improve inventory management and on-time delivery, 3PLs turn up the investment in warehouse robotics and automation to meet these expectations for fast, reliable deliveries at the right cost—an easy recipe for market growth.

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Una

JULY 3, 2023

Procurement-Specific Leadership Skills Along with thorough understanding and experience, here are eight procurement-specific leadership skills that will make you a better leader. By Hugo Britt | July 6, 2023 Search Search Some leadership experts argue that when you reach a certain level of seniority, the skillsets you’ve gained over the course of your career fade into irrelevance to be replaced by generic leadership skills that are indistinguishable and interchangeable across professions.

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SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

JULY 3, 2023

As supply chains continue to evolve to meet the needs of a post-pandemic world, processes and systems have to be transformed accordingly. Continued transformations mean that organizations are devoting time and resources to change management initiatives. This includes measuring the success of their change management efforts.

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Negotiations Ninja

JULY 3, 2023

Germans, Swiss, and Austrians are all people who speak German. Yet international negotiation expert Mihai Isman points out that despite the shared language, each culture negotiates quite differently. For example, the Swiss prefer to avoid conflict in negotiations and are oriented toward harmony.

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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

Innovation

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

JULY 3, 2023

If you are doing planning for the supply needs of an installed base, the Pot of Water model may help develop more accurate plans.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 3, 2023

Introduction In the complex and fast-paced business world of today, Managed Procurement Services (MPS) have emerged as a key solution for enterprises seeking to streamline their operations, improve efficiencies, and achieve cost savings. MPS involve the outsourcing of procurement functions to a specialized third-party provider, offering a strategic approach to managing and optimizing organizational spend.

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SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

JULY 3, 2023

How the global pandemic, labor shortage and rapid advances in technology are changing the development of and participation in supply chain executive education.

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Shapiro Negotiations Institute

JULY 3, 2023

In the world of sales and negotiation, it is vital to understand the differences between hard sell vs soft sell. The combined use of these two approaches requires executing specific strategies with the goal of having influence over potential clients and successfully finalizing business transactions. When you master a deep understanding of the differentiation between soft sales and hard sales skills, you will have the ability to build convincing communications, encourage solid customer connection

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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.

Procurement

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

JULY 3, 2023

Are warehouse as a service offerings disrupting the “traditional” 3PL market?

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Shapiro Negotiations Institute

JULY 3, 2023

In the world of sales and negotiation, it is vital to understand the differences between hard sell vs soft sell. The combined use of these two approaches requires executing specific strategies with the goal of having influence over potential clients and successfully finalizing business transactions. When you master a deep understanding of the differentiation between soft sales and hard sales skills, you will have the ability to build convincing communications, encourage solid customer connection

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