All Things Supply Chain

MARCH 14, 2022

The logistics and warehousing markets are growing and changing fast. For 3PL providers, this change presents some serious opportunities.

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ProcurePort

MARCH 15, 2022

The procurement category management process is the intentional action by a company to divide its procurement spend into segments with related items. The main reason for segmentation is to find opportunities to generate value through greater efficiency. When successfully implemented, the company can gain through lower purchase prices, better relationships with suppliers, agility in logistics, […].

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Supply Chain Trend

MARCH 6, 2022

Preview – Most IBP cycles around the world are based on a 20-year-old process definition supported by 20-year-old planning concepts. This traditional IBP is not set up for a fast-changing world, where speed of decision making confers a competitive advantage. Intelligent automation will change this. In a series of short blogs, I will discuss the transition of traditional IBP towards a more intelligent IBP.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 1, 2022

The supply squeeze on the U.S. economy tightened further in February, indicating no relief for domestic producers and pointing to persistent inflationary pressures.

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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.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 25, 2022

In the current era, it is clear that new modes of production are concomitant with new modes of distribution, which advances the field of logistics, the science of physical distribution or even supply chain management. Although logistics represents a whole system of space/time interdependencies, we believe that the discussion of its history and its chronological evolution still requires extensive studies to explore its origin and its advance in time, from a new point of view.

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Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization Logistics 138

ivalua

MARCH 30, 2022

Supply chains are complex and varied; to manage them effectively, you need to understand exactly what’s happening in both your supply chain and your customers’ end markets. A company’s supply chain is a key source of competitive advantage and Supply Chain Management (SCM) is designed to allow a company to monitor its suppliers and utilize the available resources to improve performance.

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ProcurePort

MARCH 17, 2022

A request for proposal (RFP) application is a document that an organization, often a large enterprise or a governmental organization, posts to solicit a response from potential vendors about the supply of specific goods and services. The request for proposal specifies what the client is looking for and outlines the evaluation criteria used to assess […].

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Procurement Templates

MARCH 22, 2022

Key Board Shortcuts. To do this Press Open a document. Ctrl+O Create a new document. Ctrl+N Save the document. Ctrl+S Close the document. Ctrl+W Cut the selected content to the Clipboard. Ctrl+X Copy the selected content to the Clipboard. Ctrl+C Paste the contents of the Clipboard. Ctrl+V Select all document content. Ctrl+A Apply bold formatting to text.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 30, 2022

The counterfeit industry is booming, at the cost of authentic businesses.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 6, 2022

Blanket Purchase Order Definition. A blanket purchase order is a simple way for many buying and finance directors to streamline the procurement process and enhance operational efficiency. Simply said, blanket purchase orders allow procurement managers to take advantage of preset costs while also reducing responsibilities. A blanket purchase order, also defined as a standing purchase order, is a long-term agreement between a company and a supplier to offer items or services at a certain price ove

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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

ivalua

MARCH 24, 2022

Redwood City, CA – March 24th, 2022 – Ivalua, a global leader in spend management, today announced that it has been named a leader in The Forrester Wave : Supplier Value Management Platforms, Q1 2022. Supplier Value Management (SVM) platforms include the various applications used to automate and manage activities with suppliers, including Supplier Risk & Performance Management (SRPM), Source-to-Contract (S2C), and Procure-to-Pay (P2P).

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All Things Supply Chain

MARCH 30, 2022

Warehouse space has become some of the most competitive real estate in the world over the past couple of years.

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ProcurePort

MARCH 30, 2022

· What is supplier management process? · What’s the importance of implementing good vendor management best practices? · And what are some vendor supplier relationship strategies you can adopt to streamline the supplier management process? In this post, we tackle each of these issues. But first, what is supplier management anyway? What is Supplier Management?

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Procurement Templates

MARCH 22, 2022

In order to build a supplier profile, users need leads for business intelligence. The following organisations are a source of rich information. D&B. Zoom Info. Contact List Provider & Builder. Our contact database has over 95 million companies profiled with all of their employees. Used to fuel sales & marketing growth, Zoominfo provides you with verified email addresses & direct dials for your desired contacts.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 8, 2022

Companies from Amazon to Cardinal Health are optimizing their capacity to create additional revenue.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 28, 2022

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. How to Optimize Your Factory for Industry 4.0! Industry 4.0 is a hot trend that is continually helping to increase efficiencies in manufacturing and many manufacturing companies are actively looking for ways to adopt it in their own operations. The potential gains for any production operation are significant, but there are also some requirements to be observed before attempting to implement Industry 4.0 practices in a manufac

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ivalua

MARCH 24, 2022

The post LEADER – The Forrester Wave™: Supplier Value Management Platforms, Q1 2022 appeared first on Ivalua.

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All Things Supply Chain

MARCH 23, 2022

The counterfeit business is booming, but at the cost of authentic businesses suffering heavily.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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ProcurePort

MARCH 29, 2022

You most likely depend on third-party vendors to efficiently run your routine operations if you own a business or an organization. Nevertheless, vendor management process workflow can present risks with serious financial, legal, and operational repercussions making vendor risk management a critical process. But how do you manage tens or hundreds of vendors if you […].

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ABC of Procurement

MARCH 24, 2022

Savings is the KPI of every Procurement team. And the professionals have during the time developed several ways of measuring and reporting them. The post Savings in procurement – how to calculate them first appeared on ABC of Procurement.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 2, 2022

For many businesses, the past year exposed the fragility of their cash flow and working capital. The pandemic, coupled with supply chain disruptions and erratic consumer demand, wreaked havoc on companies facing both internal and external pressures.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 8, 2022

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 5 Minute Job Interview Tips for Success! Many of the most important, and in demand, jobs these days are in Supply Chain. Not only are these skills in high demand but the number of people with those extensive skills and experience is limited, making the effectiveness of the Supply Chain job interview more important than ever.

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Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon

This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia

Retail Supply Chain

ivalua

MARCH 21, 2022

After a 2-year hiatus, Ivalua is thrilled to invite procurement leaders, innovators, customers, and colleagues to Ivalua NOW Paris. . This year, we’re centering our event around the theme “Stronger Together” to celebrate the collective challenges we have overcome and how we can move forward with renewed priorities. Today, we are stronger, more united, and more determined to lead and innovate together!

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All Things Supply Chain

MARCH 28, 2022

Coming from a fulfillment company, it’s too tempting not to call eCommerce fulfillment the “heavy lifting” essential to running a successful brand that brings customers back again and again.

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ProcurePort

MARCH 24, 2022

Enterprise spend management is a set of processes meant to bring transparency and control over the manner in which people given the power to spend are doing so. Such transparency can help to reduce business risk, increase profits, and improve efficiency in various areas of the business. In business spend management, it’s extremely important to […].

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The Network Effect

MARCH 25, 2022

The post Supply Chain Planning for Uncertain Times appeared first on The Network Effect.

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In this webinar, supply chain industry experts share insights and best practices for enhancing supply chain efficiency, resilience and adaptability. Watch the webinar to learn strategies to develop supply chain maturity and save on costs. Delve into the stages of supply chain maturity, from foundational management to advanced optimization and innovation.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 4, 2022

The logistics industry likes to think that it has a labor shortage, but it really has a people problem.

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Logistics 136

Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 17, 2022

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Content Marketing Strategy – The Decisive Guide! The power of digitalization is evident in many spheres and industries, including the logistics one. As the technologies develop, the means for promoting logistics services with a digital marketing strategy has also changed. For instance, logistics marketing heavily relies on digital channels of communication.

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ivalua

MARCH 17, 2022

The post Purchase-to-Pay Performance Study appeared first on Ivalua.

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Purchasing 130

All Things Supply Chain

MARCH 10, 2022

Although the topics of diversity and gender equality are important every day of the year, International Women’s Day is a time to celebrate women’s achievements and to encourage female empowerment.

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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.

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