Procurement Templates

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Happy Valentines day, here is some procurement satire for February the 14th! Lack of Emotional Sensitivity: Procurement departments are typically focused on logistics, cost-effectiveness, and efficiency, which may not align with the emotional nuances and sentimentality of Valentine’s Day. Limited Creativity: Procurement professionals are trained to streamline processes and optimize resources, but they may lack the creativity needed to plan and execute romantic gestures and surprises effect

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All Things Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

2023 was a whirlwind year for the supply chain industry.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

As the technology has advanced and become more available, 3D printing is expected to become an integral part of many industries’ operations and could ultimately help companies achieve sustainability goals.

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Supply Chain Dive

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Amazon making more deliveries in house, shifts to other carriers and buy online, pick up in store initiatives contributed to the company's Q4 volume decline.

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Speaker: Shalini Dinesh

Effective cross-functional collaboration and communication heavily influence product launch success. Research shows that as many as 70% of product launches fail due to inadequate coordination among stakeholders, including supply chain, product management, legal, marketing, and change control teams (Gartner, 2022). The 2023 Supply Chain Insights Report highlights that 60% of supply chain disruptions are caused by poor communication and misalignment among cross-functional teams.

IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Remember how cool it felt when you first held a smartphone in your hand? The compact design and touch-based interactivity seemed like a leap into the future. Before long, smartphones became a way of life for organizations worldwide because of all they offer for business productivity and communication. Generative AI ( artificial intelligence ) promises a similar leap in productivity and the emergence of new modes of working and creating.

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SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Reshoring Institute Executive Director Rosemary Coates got a first-hand look at Foxconn’s Tijuana manufacturing site and saw what is possible when companies invest in nearshoring.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

2024 is coming at us fast and the supply chain is front-and-center when it comes to geopolitical tensions and wars plaguing the globe. Just this week, retail brands called for safe travel on the Red Sea amidst growing rates and delays and regional fighting that has cost over $80B in inventory. Yes, don’t forget the pirates. Just as piracy has eased up on other shores along Somalia, it’s on the rise again there and elsewhere.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Remnants of a COVID-disrupted supply chain, economic choppiness, and pressure to lower prices have backed manufacturers up against a wall, and forced them to reconsider their approach to offshoring production.

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Supply Chain Dive

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

A FedEx executive addresses if fdx will be able to work with other delivery providers and integrate with e-commerce giants like Amazon in an interview with Supply Chain Dive.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

In an era of accelerating climate change , predicting the near-future can yield major benefits. For instance, when utility officials are aware that a heat wave is on its way, they can plan energy procurement to prevent power outages. When farmers in drought-prone regions are able to predict which crops are susceptible to failure , they can deploy additional irrigation.

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Financial institutions must navigate a complex web of policies, procedures and regulations to ensure compliance and manage risk. When Hellenic Bank, a leading retail lender in Cyprus, set out to transform its procurement operations, it needed more than just software deployment. It required a partner that would help embed its intricate buying processes — with all its validations, risk assessments and tiered approvals — into a unified system.

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SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Converting existing networks to 5G technology gives supply chains new opportunities to improve speed, accuracy and overall customer service.

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Finale Inventory

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Warehouse labeling can seem like a tedious aspect of inventory control, but it can have a huge impact on your warehouse operations. It’s the difference between hunting for an item and wondering if it’s even the right product when you do find it, or knowing you have the right item in hand within seconds. This is what separates your business from frustrating delays and agitating customers to timely deliveries and raving reviews–and is what the right labeling setup can help facilitate S

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Art of Procurement

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

“Wisdom is given equally to everybody. The point is whether one can exercise it.” – Taiichi Ohno, The “Ten Precepts”. The post Time to Return to Just-in-Time? appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Supply chain organizations that prioritize safety and risk management through data analytics, telematics, and newer equipment position themselves as competitive leaders.

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Supply Chain Dive

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The retailer’s vendors have already reported enough projects to fulfill Project Gigaton’s target of cutting 1 billion metric tons of greenhouse gases from its supply chain.

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Procurement Bulletin

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

GM Eyes More EV Investment in Quebec We’ve been covering extensively how Canada has been actively attracting investment in the surging EV production industry. GM is the latest automaker to invest $600M to build a battery factory in the province of Quebec and says it’s only the “tip of the iceberg” Lessons from the Pandemic Supply Chain Chaos The last couple of years has been a rollercoaster for supply chains around the world, here’s some lessons learned from the cha

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SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

With all the technology, labor issues and innovation taking place in supply chain, making it all work together is akin to a large-scale musical production.

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Finale Inventory

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Inventory is the lifeblood of your business. If you’re a retail brand, wholesale distributor, or manufacturer, inventory is the core of your business. You buy inventory, bring it into your facility, and then hope to sell it for more than you paid to generate a profit. As your business grows, your catalog grows, your sales channels grow. As this happens, maintaining accuracy and efficiency becomes increasingly difficult.

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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. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

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Art of Procurement

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

In May of 2023, two of the companies owned by Byron Allen, a black businessman and producer, sued McDonald’s for. The post Case Dismissed: Byron Allen v. McDonald’s appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Rising shipping costs, cumbersome processes and the growing demand for seamless service highlight the urgency for businesses to rethink their approach to last-mile delivery.

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Supply Chain Dive

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Two sortation shift cuts, along with the closure of a trailer shop, add to reductions the company is making in at least eight other states.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Today, people don’t just prefer instant communication; they expect it. Conversational artificial intelligence (AI) leads the charge in breaking down barriers between businesses and their audiences. This class of AI-based tools, including chatbots and virtual assistants, enables seamless, human-like and personalized exchanges. Beyond the simplistic chat bubble of conversational AI lies a complex blend of technologies, with natural language processing (NLP) taking center stage.

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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

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SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Supply chain execution, from one end to the other, is the new competitive edge, and this applies whether you are the brand or whether you are the retailer. Working collaboratively is the glue that holds it together.

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Procurement Bulletin

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Relief Coming to Shipping Disruptions As the Houthi attacks in the Middle-East has caused massive disruptions for shipping from Asia and the surrounding region as well as skyrocketing shipping costs, relief is in sight. New shipping containers that were ordered 2-3 years ago are ready to come online and help relieve the disruptions caused by the attacks by the Houthi rebels.

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Art of Procurement

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

In today’s digital age, jokes are often made at technology’s expense. I have multiple calls each week where someone apologizes. The post Killer App: The UK Post Office Scandal appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Channel-free logistics connects existing infrastructure to simplify the whole order-to-delivery process, encouraging circularity and sustainability, maximizing profits and streamlining operations overall.

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Supply Chain Dive

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

With big brand brick-and-mortar options dwindling, the off-brand retailer’s 21,000 vendors are increasingly looking to the company.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Sourcing is getting smarter. To start, many organizations have already pivoted from a tactical to a strategic sourcing mindset—which can make all the difference when it comes to gaining and retaining a competitive advantage. Why? Because organizations with strategic sourcing mindsets look beyond price and cost savings-centered supplier selection initiatives.

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Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis gives an overview of Kodiak Hub, a supplier management solution that consolidates all supplier information and data into one view with a focus on performance and risk. There are many old, new and developing stories about risk and the disruptions impacting business continuity and operations. On top of these considerations, the regulatory/compliance landscape is also in constant flux.

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SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

A new survey found U.S. C-Suite executives are over three times more likely to choose India over China for their future supply chain needs.

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Speaker: Paul Heller

Most innovation work proceeds independently from company strategy. As a result, the products that arrive in the market are not well aligned with the company’s goals. This challenge is particularly significant in organizations with transformation-oriented strategies, where innovation must directly support growth, scalability, and strategic pivots. In this session, we will discuss why innovation in large companies is so often not aligned with the company’s strategy and what innovation leaders, pro

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