Procurement Templates
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
In an era marked by growing environmental concerns and the urgent need for sustainable practices, procurement has emerged as a pivotal player in fostering sustainability within organizations. Procurement, traditionally seen as a function focused on sourcing goods and services at the best possible prices, has now evolved into a strategic driver for sustainability.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Enhanced visibility, paired with purpose-built tools designed to monitor the organization’s most critical applications, along with a strategic response plan, can help manufacturers stay ahead of the curve.
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Spend Matters
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Spend Matters constantly updates its understanding of the state of the procurement tech market via RFIs for our SolutionMap dataset, vendor interviews, global event attendance and product demos with the aim of keeping tech-selection decision makers ahead of market trends. But we also endeavor to grow our understanding of the wants and needs of the customers using that tech – the practitioners.
Art of Procurement
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
The term “cold chain” was first used in 1908 to describe meat industry storage and transportation in and out of. The post The Cold, Hard Facts About Cold Chain Logistics appeared first on Art of Procurement.
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.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
In a record-low unemployment environment, companies attract and retain supply chain talent by building flexibility into employees' schedules, says Jarah Euston, co-founder and chief executive officer of WorkWhile.
Supply Chain Dive
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
The end-to-end set of services' capabilities will continue to expand, company executives said at Amazon Accelerate.
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Supply Chain Dive
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
A tracking system traditionally used for nonperishable items could become more common on certain types of packaging ahead of future traceability requirements from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
The designations include accusations of trade and shipping companies helping to repair sanctioned vessels tied to Russia as well as the transfer of “dual-use goods.
Supply Chain Dive
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
The grocery chain plans to hold off on building new e-commerce sites with the robotics firm Ocado, aiming to focus on automation at its current sites.
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Commerce reported that total August retail sales, at $697.6 billion, were up 0.6% from July to August, and were up 2.5% annually. Total retail sales, from June through August, saw a 2.2% annual increase, it noted. NRF’s calculation of retail sales – which excludes automobile dealers, gasoline stations and restaurants to focus on core retail – showed August was up 0.1% seasonally adjusted from July and up 3.3% unadjusted year over year.
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.
Supply Chain Dive
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
The home goods retailer’s CEO said the company doesn’t see any broader supply risks from potential distress among producers in the industry.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
A September 13 report from The Conference Board found that 56% of American workers are using generative AI on the job.
Supply Chain Dive
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
The owner of Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger is targeting a 25% cut by the end of 2024.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
The port also saw the number of imported TEUs handled increase by 7% year-over-year to more than 433,000 TEUs, the first year-on-year increase in more than a year.
Advertiser: GEP
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.
SCMDOJO
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Online education has evolved from being a supplementary form of learning to becoming a vital component in today’s academic landscape. Especially since the global pandemic, more educational institutions have adopted remote learning platforms or online classes to ensure continuity in education. Effective in this virtual environment requires a different skill set and approach than traditional classroom learning.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Are supply chain disruptions wreaking havoc on your organization's financial performance? It's time to take control with Boost Financial Performance with Supply Chain Visibility.
Finale Inventory
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
The seller uses a barcode scanner to scan a label. Running a successful business means having all your ducks in a row, especially when it comes to inventory management. But what if your “ducks” are actually thousands of products waiting to be shipped? Warehouses constantly face challenges related to inventory management, like stocking problems, workflow inefficiencies, and tracking issues due to product mismanagement.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
For 3PLs, to say shipping analytics and client billing management is “complex” is, put simply… an insult. “Complex” doesn’t even scratch the surface. Learn how Saddle Creek Logistics Services overcame its challenges and achieved a significant ROI with Enveyo.
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
SCMDOJO
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Since the COVID-19 pandemic started more than three years ago, lots of usual things in our lives had to go through drastic changes. The education field was not an exception. Students and educators had to quickly adapt to the new way of learning. After that, everybody experienced how technology can impact the education process, starting with online learning.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Learn how to manage supply chain risk by exploring how your peers are handling cost pressures, labor shortages and disruptions, and get advice on how to use technology to improve visibility and collaboration between supply chain partners.
SCMDOJO
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Marketing is the lifeblood of any successful business venture. Understanding how to effectively market a product or service is essential in today’s highly competitive landscape. A grasp of fundamental marketing concepts can provide significant advantages, such as identifying customer needs, establishing a strong brand, and executing effective promotional strategies.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
In The Supply Chain Has a New Paradigm, we examine the Supply Chain Operations Reference Digital Standard ( SCOR-DS) evolution and what it means for supply chain professionals grappling with transformation at various stages of the process.
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?
Barkers Procurement
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
We are thrilled to announce a partnership with Userlane, a digital adoption platform which utilises AI technology to drive value for clients. Barkers and Userlane will combine technology with expert guidance to support their mutual clients to streamline processes, increase efficiencies and enhance user adoption of P2P technology software. Together with Userlane’s Digital Monitoring, Adoption and Enablement technology, the partnership signifies a fresh approach to procurement and a commitment by
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
A lot has happened in the 10 years since Patagonia, the big designer of apparel and gear for outdoor recreation, published a book about its 40 years of being in business.
Arkestro
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Webinars / The Power Couple: Uniting Manufacturing CFOs and Procurement for Margin Expansion The Power Couple: Uniting Manufacturing CFOs and Procurement for Margin Expansion Edmund Zagorin Founder and CSO at Arkestro Len DeCandia Former CPO at Johnson & Johnson Summary: Learn practical insights and strategies for fostering a strong partnership between the CFO and procurement that delivers tangible business outcomes.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Learn how to optimize your supply chain network and unlock unprecedented efficiency with “The ultimate guide to supply chain network optimization” ebook by 4flow.
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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.
Art of Procurement
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Procurement 6 is a short podcast from Art of Procurement that publishes in the Art of Procurement feed every Friday. The post [Pod] Procurement 6 – September 15th, 2023 appeared first on Art of Procurement.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Whether companies are prepared or not, artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a nonnegotiable element of supply chain management. Using eMoldino’s AI-driven platform, Continental has opened the door to the endless possibilities of the new technology, giving it the visibility it needs into tooling suppliers, and setting up the company for the future of supply chain management.
Una
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Lessons From The Schoolyard: How Procurement Can Build Better Relationships Learn how procurement can build better relationships with internal stakeholders through sharing mutual goals, trust, and collaboration. By Hugo Britt | September 14, 2023 Search Search Improving internal stakeholder relationships isn’t rocket-science, yet many procurement professionals still struggle to reach across the aisle to other functions to establish better ways of working together.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
The transformational potential of artificial intelligence and carbon ledger technology in supply chain management cannot be overstated.
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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