Procurement Heads

JUNE 20, 2023

C ould you tell us a bit about your background? I have been a supply chain professional for 37 years, quite precisely! I describe it as closer to four decades than three decades, and a good chunk of that has had a heavy focus on procurement. I really do view myself as a supply chain professional, having worked in roles as wide-ranging as transportation and logistics, import/export, material planning, procurement, leading supply and demand teams, and material distribution across nine different in

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Procurement Leaders

JUNE 20, 2023

Every year, Procurement Leaders’ research team explores category planning for the next 12 months. In previous years, we have looked at competitive pressures, market dynamics and savings forecasts. This time, we are looking at maturity. There is a vigorous debate in the world of procurement about the speed at which we transform categories. Some pioneering CPOs launch ‘big bangs’ in which categories are rolled out across the business in one rapid blast.

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SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

JUNE 20, 2023

While last year’s State of Logistics report highlighted the need to get back in sync, the 2023 version finds logistics operations building long-term resilience in an effort to best serve customers through a variety of distribution channels.

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Supply Chain Dive

JUNE 20, 2023

The facility is the company’s largest to date and will move the retailer closer to its goal of offering two-day delivery to 95% of the U.S. population.

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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.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 20, 2023

The majority of digital transformation initiatives for the supply chain fail because businesses engage in "tribal" behavior, according to a new book by Klaus Imping and Michael Ciatto.

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Supply Chain Dive

JUNE 20, 2023

Customers in affected areas should keep an eye on any changes in pickup and delivery times, one expert noted.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 20, 2023

Combined, the U.S., EU, Japan and India have committed more than $100 billion in subsidies to attract the likes of Intel, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing and Micron.

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Supply Chain Dive

JUNE 20, 2023

“We are on track for a record contraction in labor capacity this year, which is key to the bottoming process,” senior analyst Tim Denoyer said in a statement.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 20, 2023

China National Petroleum will seal a 27-year liquified natural gas purchase agreement of 4 million tons annually with QatarEnergy, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 20, 2023

According to Warranty Week , claims totaling 46 billion USD were paid by the global automotive Original Equipment Manufacturers in 2021. 54 billion USD in accruals have been made. This means that based on experience, roughly $630 per vehicle sold is held back for upcoming warranty issues. The challenge to avoid or reduce warranty claims and their costs is enormous, as flaws can happen along the complete value chain.

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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.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 20, 2023

Nine times out of ten, people on the East Coast are eating lettuce that has traveled more than 3,000 miles, a problem Eden Green is trying to fix.

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Supply Chain Dive

JUNE 20, 2023

Dave Bozeman’s new role will require him to use lessons learned in his prior roles at Ford and Amazon, supply chain academics said.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 20, 2023

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund is reportedly in advanced discussions over a deal for a roughly 10% holding in Vale SA's base metals unit.

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Supply Chain Dive

JUNE 20, 2023

The electronic appliances shipper tapped Freightos’ Enterprise solution to improve shipment visibility and predictability.

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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.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 20, 2023

U.S. business logistics costs grew by 19.6% year-on-year in 2022 after coming in at $1.937 trillion in 2021, according to CSCMP's annual State of Logistics Report.

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Supply Chain Dive

JUNE 20, 2023

Owning many of the factories that make its products has allowed the brand to stay focused on quality and sustainability amid widespread disruption.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 20, 2023

Kinaxis highlighted four new product innovations during the first day of its annual customer community conference, Kinexions, which began on June 20.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 20, 2023

Emerging cloud-based technology trends like artificial intelligence (AI) , the Metaverse, the Internet of Things (IoT) and edge computing are evolving at a rapid pace, seemingly adding new capabilities every few months to fundamentally transform how people and organizations interact with them. For enterprises to match scale and speed, it is critical to modernize their core business applications to accelerate innovation.

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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

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 20, 2023

Shippers looking to lead the transition to electrification can begin investing in the required assets and infrastructure today.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 20, 2023

Assets are the lifeblood of any successful business—from software programs tailored to meet an enterprise’s unique needs to a pipeline that stretches across oceans. One of the most important strategic decisions a business leader can make is how these assets are cared for over the course of their lifespans. Whether you’re a small enterprise with only a few assets or a large-scale corporation with offices spanning the globe, asset lifecycle management, or ALM, is a fundamental pa

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 20, 2023

The family-owned company plans to hire almost 100 people at its Chicago offices over the next 12 months, according to Peter Cotter, CEO of Lactalis Heritage Dairy.

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Spend Matters

JUNE 20, 2023

This content does not express the views or opinions of Spend Matters In our previous installment on Spend Matters, we discussed the rapid evolution of Supply Chain Risk Management happening within procurement organizations. As the risks that trigger supply disruptions, regulatory non-compliance and missed corporate objectives continue to gain visibility, an ‘eyes wide open’ attitude towards supplier risk assessment and mitigation strategies has become imperative to improve operationa

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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?

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 20, 2023

When the next super cycle hits, the basic problems of the global supply chain will not be resolved, and most likely the market will lag for several more years.

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Supply Chain Dive

JUNE 20, 2023

The company is linking its network with United Delivery Service, Lone Star Overnight, Better Trucks and Courier Express to reach several new states.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 20, 2023

Hyundai also plans to spend about $85 billion to boost production and make progress in areas such as hydrogen cars, EV batteries and software for future mobility.

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Procurement Insights

JUNE 20, 2023

Before I answer the headline question, you should know that my Mother and Father were born in 1918 and 1916, respectively – which means they grew up during the Great Depression. Consider that to be my one and only hint – que Jeopardy music. Looking at the following options below, which one would you chose as your primary motive for buying Maple Leaf’s premium cut of meat: Price discount – by the way, there was an added $3 off coupon, lowering the price from $15 to $4 It&#

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When the only certainty is uncertainty, what does that mean for today’s supply chain management approaches? This eBook delves into how supply chain orchestration can help businesses unlock agility, transparency, intelligence, and trust across their end-to-end supply chain.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 20, 2023

Sinochem is Pirelli's biggest shareholder with a 37% stake in the company and control of 60% of the seats on the organization's board.

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Supply Chain Dive

JUNE 20, 2023

How do you maintain quality and safety? If you said traceability in the supply chain, then you are correct!

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HICX

JUNE 20, 2023

In this white paper, we look to demystify the topic of supplier portals and supplier portal strategy. The area has become increasingly confusing as the number of different tools and systems used in the procure-tech landscape is growing constantly. The term portal has become something of a catch-all and the tools being referred to solve a lot of different problems.

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Supply Chain Dive

JUNE 20, 2023

Rob Haas, who was at AB InBev, will be in charge of sourcing, manufacturing and logistics.

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Advertiser: GEP

Direct materials sourcing is evolving, with procurement now tasked not only with cost efficiency but managing sustainability and risk management. The environment is marked by heightened demand and expectations, compounded by challenges such as rising input prices, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions. While some embrace cutting-edge tools like AI and blockchain for global trade functions, others lag in technology adoption.

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