All Things Supply Chain
MARCH 18, 2024
Ever since the horse and cart was replaced by its motorised successor, the humble diesel truck has evolved each year to become an increasingly efficient machine, capable of carrying heavier…
Procurement Leaders
MARCH 18, 2024
A few weeks ago, I wrote about how procurement, R&D and sustainability were being rolled under one leadership at Mars Wrigley. It’s a fascinating blueprint for how procurement is being viewed as a catalyst for sustainability – supporting the strategic involvement of suppliers in product development while embedding ESG across core business, and I’ll be watching developments with interest.
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Supply Chain Dive
MARCH 18, 2024
Top investors are ready to spend after dealmaking slowed to a crawl last year, according to a McKinsey report.
Spend Matters
MARCH 18, 2024
Last week, Spend Matters attended Ivalua’s annual EMEA conference in Paris. Like every year (except during the peak of Covid when the event was 100% virtual), Ivalua selected a prestigious location: Versailles. The event was held at the Palais des Congrès in Versailles, just a few meters from the Palace of Versailles. Titled ‘Procurement [RE]Imagined,’ this two-day event explored how new technologies enable procurement to do previously impossible things.
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 Dive
MARCH 18, 2024
An executive outlined the retailer’s three steps to decarbonize transportation at the TPM24 conference.
Spend Matters
MARCH 18, 2024
This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis provides an overview of Halo Ai and its solution for third party risk management. Third-party risk management (TPRM) is often an afterthought for organizations or a measure only taken after a risk event occurs. However, third party risk management should be implemented in every procurement department, as regulations and the uncertainties of the post-pandemic era are making these issues around compliance, data security, supply chain resilience and business conti
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Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 18, 2024
The trend toward curbside pickup complicates the exercise of determining where tax should be collected, and the rate at which it should be applied.
Supply Chain Dive
MARCH 18, 2024
A whopping 98% of employers are planning “work design changes” for 2024, Mercer said in a recent report.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 18, 2024
To start 2024, the Port of Los Angeles has already moved an estimated 1.6 million TEUs, marking a 35% bump over that same period last year.
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
MARCH 18, 2024
Good reporting standards should be part of an organization’s policies and guidelines. Don’t wait until someone asks, and don’t force someone to be an exception: make sure that your data visualizations can be read by all those who receive them.
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 Brain
MARCH 18, 2024
A pair of slots are up for auction for transit dates starting on March 18, with an additional slot for dates beginning on March 25.
Procurement Freelancers
MARCH 18, 2024
In the world of fashion, where trends change with the seasons and consumer demands are… The post The Unsung Heroes of Fashion: The Vital Role of Sourcing Agents in the Garment Manufacturing Industry first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 18, 2024
While there’s no official count of the number of companies affected by the Canadian modern slavery law, it’s likely to include a significant number of American and Mexican businesses.
Procurement Insights
MARCH 18, 2024
“Supply chain visibility refers to the ability to track and monitor products, materials, and information as they move through the various stages of a supply chain, from the sourcing of raw materials to the delivery of the final product to the end consumer. It involves gathering and analyzing real-time data and information about the movement, location, and status of goods, as well as the processes and activities involved in their production and transportation.” – GOCOMET, July 1
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
MARCH 18, 2024
The group believes hydrogen-powered planes are a crucial long-term solution to achieving a carbon-free future for aviation.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
MARCH 18, 2024
New developments in renewable energy are making headlines and inspiring hope in communities worldwide, from a remote Arctic village working to harness solar and wind power under challenging conditions to a U.S. Air Force base planning an advanced, utility-scale geothermal power system. As much of the world grapples with mitigating the effects of climate change and global warming, innovation and advancements in renewable energy have emerged as a bright spot.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 18, 2024
The five-foot-eight-inch humanoid robot would be used to automate "physically demanding, repetitive and dull tasks" in Mercedes-Benz's manufacturing facilities.
Procurement Insights
MARCH 18, 2024
Since the early 1980s, I have been in the business world and have had the opportunity to meet many people—more virtually today than in the past—many of them strong, intelligent women. Some of the women who come to mind include Kate Vitasek , Kelly Barner , Anna McGovern , Susan Walsh , Joselina Peralta , Sarah Scudder , Sarah Barnes-Humphrey , Elvire Regnier , Amanda Prochaska , Sally Guyer and many, many more.
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
MARCH 18, 2024
All shipping companies are mandated to monitor, report, and verify their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions annually in order to determine the EUA that they need.
Negotiations Ninja
MARCH 18, 2024
Storytelling is meant to be a means of connection. It’s a way to communicate that makes a message memorable. In episode #441 of Negotiations Ninja, master storyteller Matthew Dicks shared how to gather moments from your life that you can transform into stories. But how do you tell a compelling story? What details are important?
CPO Rising
MARCH 18, 2024
Last week I attended my first solution provider conference (as an analyst) since COVID-19. Ivalua hosted the European edition of Ivalua Now in beautiful Versailles just outside Paris.
Spotlight on Procurement
MARCH 18, 2024
Sam Achampong FCIPS, Regional Managing Director of CIPS Middle East & North Africa (MENA), discusses how the procurement profession has transformed since he moved to Dubai in 2008 and the challenges and opportunities the region offers.
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.
Positive Purchasing
MARCH 18, 2024
Jonathan O’Brien, CEO of Positive Purchasing , author, and global procurement thought leader, outlines his effective approach to assessing the current levels of sustainability within your supply base, then prioritizing where and how to focus your resources to make the greatest positive impact. He examines this fully in his definitive work on this fast-evolving subject, Sustainable Procurement.
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