All Things Supply Chain

MAY 6, 2024

The transport of goods across the sea and across countries requires an intricate network of data to effectively get items delivered by their due date.

Networking 274

Networking Data Supply chain management Supply chain management 274

Supply Chain Dive

MAY 6, 2024

Watchdog Earthsight called the certifier’s audit “so flawed as to be almost worthless.

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ProcurePort

MAY 6, 2024

Integration serves as the cornerstone of effective spend management solutions, facilitating seamless connectivity across disparate systems and data sources. By enabling enhanced visibility and automation, integration empowers organizations to optimize spending, strengthen compliance, and drive strategic decision-making. The Role of Integration in Spend Management In today’s dynamic business landscape, organizations face increasing pressure to optimize […] The post The Vital Role of I

Spend management 130

Spend management Management Sourcing Data 130

Spend Matters

MAY 6, 2024

This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis provides an overview of DocJuris and its contract analytics solution. DocJuris is a contract markup specialist that uses AI to expedite the contract review process. As a markup-focused solution, DocJuris aims both to save time spent reviewing documents and to identify potential risks based on preconfigured, customer-specific settings.

Contract 120

Contract Contract management Buyers Negotiation 120

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

Supply Chain Brain

MAY 6, 2024

The funds include $50 million for small- and medium-sized companies to retool existing facilities into making parts for the EV supply chain.

Supply chain 116

Supply chain Supply 116

Supply Chain Dive

MAY 6, 2024

Implement practical strategies to boost supply chain sustainability while managing print projects.

Sustainability 114

Sustainability Strategy Supply chain Supply 114

Supply Chain Dive

MAY 6, 2024

Small modifications can help future-forward companies move confidently toward the energy transition.

Sustainability 106

Sustainability 106

Supply Chain Brain

MAY 6, 2024

Nearly half of consumers surveyed said that they would be unlikely to purchase an item if the delivery time was too slow.

Demand 111

Demand Purchasing 111

Supply Chain Dive

MAY 6, 2024

Investors have started to question what supply chains will do if the November elections usher in another era of high import taxes.

Supply chain resilience 102

Supply chain resilience Supply chain Suppliers Supply 102

Supply Chain Brain

MAY 6, 2024

Boeing has warned that it won’t deliver as many Dreamliner jets as anticipated in 2024.

Supply chain 105

Supply chain Supply 105

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

The Network Effect

MAY 6, 2024

The post How Autonomous Vehicles Will Transform Last-Mile Delivery appeared first on The Network Effect.

Networking 90

Networking Logistics 90

Supply Chain Brain

MAY 6, 2024

Join the upcoming webinar to learn how a smart data fabric can be used to unify data across disparate sources and accelerate AI-driven decision intelligence.

Data 104

Data Sourcing 104

Procurement Insights

MAY 6, 2024

EDITOR’S NOTE: I am now starting to build my Analyst Solution Map of ten solution providers who I not only see as leaders in their specific area of service but will, through the use of an agent-based model , ensure successful implementations and promised practitioner outcomes. In short, my creditability as an analyst will be and is linked to your success.

Negotiation 85

Negotiation Supplier negotiation Suppliers Contract 85

Supply Chain Brain

MAY 6, 2024

Sometimes a breach of contract by a supplier is completely unexpected, but other times you might see it coming weeks or months in advance, and be left wondering about your options.

Contract 98

Contract Supply chain Suppliers Supply 98

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

IBM Supply Chain Blog

MAY 6, 2024

The global economy runs on transactions, and 70% of transactions by value run through an IBM Z® mainframe. Many of the world’s largest enterprises rely on IBM Z to support their core business, and by a process of continued innovation, IBM Z brings industry-first technologies to our clients with each new generation. Modern mainframe skills are critical as businesses implement AI, modernize their applications, integrate across the enterprise and continue digital transformation.

Collaboration 85

Collaboration Innovation Demand Strategy 85

Supply Chain Brain

MAY 6, 2024

Officials spoke about allegations that include firing union activists and holding a mandatory meeting where an executive discouraged unionization.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

MAY 6, 2024

Successful clinical studies hinge on efficiently recruiting and retaining diverse participants. Yet, clinical trial professionals across the globe grapple with notable challenges in these areas. In this chapter of the IBM series on clinical trial innovation, we spotlight key strategies for boosting recruitment speed, helping to ensure diversity, and harnessing digital advancements.

Real-time Visibility 80

Real-time Visibility Data Influencing Strategy 80

Supply Chain Brain

MAY 6, 2024

This stemmed from guarantees Boeing made to regulators in 2015 and 2021 after a pair of enforcement actions related to violations of safety protocols.

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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.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

MAY 6, 2024

Successful SAP ERP modernization programs begin with clear organizational alignment on wanted outcomes and expected business value, end-to-end scope and roadmap. This alignment is critical to enterprises that run their core operations on SAP ECC for years. It helps them determine where to start their modernization initiatives and how to prioritize, organize and plan to see the value of this investment.

Change management 67

Change management Strategic planning Sustainability Strategy 67

Supply Chain Brain

MAY 6, 2024

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s new climate disclosure rules underscore the mounting pressure on businesses to prioritize environmental sustainability.

Management 97

Management Sustainability 97

IBM Supply Chain Blog

MAY 6, 2024

IBM and AWS study: Less than 25% of current generative AI projects are being secured The enterprise world has long operated on the notion that trust is the currency of good business. But as AI transforms and redefines how businesses operate and how customers interact with them, trust in technology must be built. Advances in AI can free human capital to focus on high-value deliverables.

Innovation 65

Innovation Risk Agile and Lean Supply Chain Strategy 65

Supply Chain Brain

MAY 6, 2024

Todd Burke, president of global business development at electronic components distributor Smith, reviews the conclusions of the company’s 2024 Preview Market Intelligence Report on the semiconductor industry.

Inventory 88

Inventory 88

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

ContractSafe

MAY 6, 2024

As your small business grows, you may find yourself struggling to keep up with the new influx of contracts. What was once a manageable stack of paperwork is now a mountain, and your trusty old spreadsheet system just isn't cutting it anymore.

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Contract management Contract Management 52

Arkestro

MAY 6, 2024

The post CPO Rising: The Slow Evolution of eSourcing is Finally Speeding Up appeared first on Arkestro.

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CPO Rising

MAY 6, 2024

As I’ve mentioned before, my procurement technology career began years ago in eSourcing. I worked for a company called IBX (which was first acquired by Capgemini that later sold it to TradeShift).

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Eprocurement Procurement Chief Procurement Officer Strategic sourcing 40