Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Even if the dispute between the ILA and USMX is resolved quickly, the battle over automation at U.S. ports is set to rage on for a good long while to come.
Supply Chain Dive
OCTOBER 1, 2024
At least 12 ports were significantly affected on Tuesday, but not all terminals are at a standstill.
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Procurement Leaders
OCTOBER 1, 2024
We would all love to be more productive. After all, getting more output from the same, if not fewer, resources is one of the guiding principles of a growth-based strategy. It’s why countless CPOs have told us that it will be a key priority for them next year, and, by extension, it’s why a good proportion of our community activities in 2025 will focus on the productivity conundrum.
Supply Chain Dive
OCTOBER 1, 2024
The presidential election, an East Coast port strike and the impact of Hurricane Helene are creating a flurry of challenges for manufacturers this fall.
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.
Spend Matters
OCTOBER 1, 2024
During the week of September 9th, I attended the Basware Premier Event in Memphis — a fantastic gathering that delved into several key topics, including touchless invoice processing to accelerate workflows, the importance of ROI assessments and how AI can enhance AP outcomes. A customer panel shared their experiences with processing thousands of invoices and how Basware supported them in improving accuracy.
Supply Chain Dive
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Next year’s trade shows will focus on adopting technology innovations, navigating logistics risks and securing new talent.
Purchasing & Procurement Zone brings together the best content for professionals in the purchasing and procurement field from the widest variety of thought leaders.
Supply Chain Dive
OCTOBER 1, 2024
A federal mediator rejected a union request to be released from supervised negotiations as pilots push for better pay and retirement benefits.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 1, 2024
The determination marks an early victory for domestic panel makers, who say cheap imports are harming their operations.
Supply Chain Dive
OCTOBER 1, 2024
The grocer’s parent company said it will focus on refining various operations, including product sourcing and refrigeration, to achieve its goal.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 1, 2024
The strike affects ports with the combined capacity to handle as much as half of all U.S. trade volumes.
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
Art of Procurement
OCTOBER 1, 2024
SimpliContract is on a mission to create what its Founder and CEO, Guru Venkatesan, calls a “connected contract experience.” Contract. The post AOP Introducing… SimpliContract appeared first on Art of Procurement.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 1, 2024
The union recently claimed that carriers "are gouging their customers," alleging that it now costs $30,000 to ship a single container. Not so, says freight rate analytics company, Xeneta.
Fraxion
OCTOBER 1, 2024
We’re excited to introduce the latest enhancements to our Mobile app. The new features include purchase order (PO) visibility and downloads, receiving capabilities, and predictive defaults for request line items.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 1, 2024
The 900-foot ship was hit by an uncrewed surface vessel 64 nautical miles northwest of the rebel-held port city of Hodeidah.
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 Insights
OCTOBER 1, 2024
In one of today’s discussion streams, I asked the question why have we made so little progress in addressing the challenges that we face in procurement. Here is an answer I received: “ Jon W. Hansen Wrong prioritization! „Sorry, no time for improvements, we are too busy with stupid useless activities!“ And: weak CPOs.” – Procurement Executive, Trainer, Consultant Here is my response: Right to the point; I respect that.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Alternative East Coast ports — including Montreal, where half of the terminals are shut down by a strike — will not be able to handle large scale diversions.
Procurement Software
OCTOBER 1, 2024
1999. The year I first tasted procurement. I was doing a summer job as a Buying Assistant in an automotive gearbox manufacturing company in my hometown. Procurement, or purchasing as it was usually called back then, was definitely a back office function. Yes, there was some sourcing and supplier management involved as part of the team’s activity. The majority of their work though was tactical and administrative buying.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Autonomous sourcing platforms, driven by artificial intelligence, are achieving significant returns on investment, according to a new report by research firm HFS.
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.
Procurement Insights
OCTOBER 1, 2024
I am going to show you two simple yet powerfully insightful images with corresponding links to demonstrate why the best ProcureTech solutions don’t come from tech companies. In 1998, my company’s solution was structured around levels “three to five,” as depicted in the above graphic. Here are the corresponding reference links that explain how we got there and what we achieved: Are you chasing solutions or solving problems?
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Deanna Kaufman, vice president of product management with Körber Supply Chain Software, argues that every order management system (OMS) today must be “borderless.
Shapiro Negotiations Institute
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Contracts. The lifeblood of business and often the bane of our existence. We’ve all been there – staring down a 50-page document, wondering if we’re about to strike gold or step on a landmine. Your palms might get a little sweaty, and your coffee intake might spike, but deep down, you know this is where the magic happens. It’s here where real deals are made and broken.
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