Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Contrary to popular belief, automation doesn't spell an end to the presence of humans in manufacturing and distribution environments, according to Mark Juelich, president of Industrial Procurement Services.
Procurement Freelancers
OCTOBER 5, 2023
In the intricate business world, procurement is crucial to ensuring that a company runs smoothly… The post A Guide to the Key Responsibilities of a Procurement Agent first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.
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Art of Procurement
OCTOBER 5, 2023
“If all printers were determined not to print anything till they were sure it would offend nobody, there would be. The post Books As a Proxy for Free Thought appeared first on Art of Procurement.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 5, 2023
As the need for better and more efficient ways to dispose of waste grows, so does the expense and resources needed to deal with it. Recycling alone is insufficient to manage packaging waste effectively.
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 Dive
OCTOBER 5, 2023
The complaint says sellers are cornered into using Fulfillment by Amazon, squeezing out alternative providers. Here’s how.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Information submitted to the system on new or ongoing supply chain disruptions can be used to better coordinate government resources, reducing backlogs and delays.
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SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
OCTOBER 5, 2023
In today’s rapidly evolving customer and business landscape, supply chains play a crucial role in the streamlined flow of goods and services. However, the complexity coupled with increasing customer expectations and market dynamics present significant challenges for businesses.
Supply Chain Dive
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Organizations must define the role of automation in their planning process to support more agile decision-making.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Communication, buy-in, and skill building are key to the successful introduction of digital tools and processes to a manufacturing environment.
Supply Chain Dive
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Procurement professionals need to continue their momentum to build sourcing strategies that incorporate a full range of suppliers.
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 Brain
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Challenge: A global manufacturer faced challenges related to the visibility and security of its high-value electronics shipments. It lacked real-time tracking capabilities, making it difficult to ensure the safe transportation of its products and meet customer expectations.
Supply Chain Dive
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Cargo volumes at Jaxport typically fluctuate by less than 5% due to its mix of trade lanes, a spokesperson said.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 5, 2023
The WTO said October 5 that merchandise trade volumes would grow by just 0.8% in 2023, less than half of the 1.7% estimate that came in April.
Una
OCTOBER 5, 2023
How to Improve Stakeholder Relationships in Procurement Tips on how to improve stakeholder relationships to increase cost savings, improve efficiency, and enhance communication and innovation. By Hugo Britt | October 5, 2023 Search Search Procurement can’t operate in a vacuum. Far from being an isolated function, procurement sits at the center of the organization with touch points reaching every part of the business.
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.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Roambee's presentation emphasized how the supply chain visibility company changed the supply chain operations of reusable packaging container (RPC) suppliers.
Arkestro
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Construction Strategize Your Construction Spend with Arkestro Get in touch Our solutions Building Your Vision with Arkestro: Your Trusted Procurement Partner in Construction and Engineering Construction and engineering procurement can be complex and challenging, involving multiple stakeholders crucial for project success. Arkestro streamlines processes, reduces lead times and costs, and enhances communication and collaboration.
Art of Procurement
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Procurement 6 is a short podcast from Art of Procurement that publishes in the Art of Procurement feed every Friday. The post Procurement 6 – October 6th, 2023 appeared first on Art of Procurement.
Arkestro
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Oil and Gas Simplify, Optimize, Automate: Arkestro’s Approach to Oil and Gas Get in touch Our solutions Fueling the Future: Arkestro’s Predictive Procurement Drills Down on Efficiency in the Oil & Gas Industry Predictive Procurement Orchestration is ready to revolutionize the oil and gas industry! Arkestro is designed to enhance procurement results and foster seamless collaboration across teams.
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
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Lynx Logix will identify trends, patterns and issues within distribution networks with features like lane risk profiling, distribution network mapping, AI, machine learning and situational awareness.
Procurement Talk with David Byrne
OCTOBER 5, 2023
A huge thank you to everyone who attended our 4th Talent Talks Live Event this week in London at the amazing Landsec offices! The event was a huge success with a fantastic audience – we thought we’d share some images of the day! We had a great discussion with our panel: Sarah-Jayne (SJ) Aldridge, Carl … Continued The post Talent Talks Live appeared first on Talent Drive.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 5, 2023
The course is made up of eight modules covering topics such as seaport operations, container terminal operations, truck transport and rail operations.
Barkers Procurement
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Winning a government contract is a significant challenge for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Even the UK Government has acknowledged on its website the barriers these businesses face when tendering for this type of contract and has made efforts to award more of its contracts to them. Barriers SMEs must overcome include the authorities that are contracting not being aware of the SME and the goods and services it could provide; SMEs considering the public procurement process too bureaucratic;
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?
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 5, 2023
The company said it has told customers it will keep the surcharge at $228 a ton ahead of the start of annual supply negotiations in London.
Procurement Insights
OCTOBER 5, 2023
EDITOR’S NOTE: In today’s LinkedIn discussion stream, Joël Collin-Demers writes, “When a measure is ‘bad’, you must deep-dive into the process to find the root cause and fix it (e.g. The requisition to PO cycle time to too long… Why? The approval cycle is the bottleneck. Why? Managers don’t get notifications when they need to approve something.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Challenge: Large e-commerce provider with an inventory of 100M products needed to modernize its order fulfillment due to growing demand and stringent SLAs. But highly seasonal demand across its network of warehouses left them with a choice: Invest in a system that operates under capacity for most of the year, or one that can’t meet the peak volume.
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
OCTOBER 5, 2023
APQC classifies organizations that have established these practices as having high information maturity. Advantages that these organizations have over others include the ability to determine product locations throughout the supply chain.
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Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 5, 2023
What’s the right approach — and the wrong one — to robot safety in the warehouse?
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