June, 2023

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Navigating CSRD Regulation: What Procurement, Supply Chain, and Finance Leaders Need to Know

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Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Navigating CSRD Regulation: What Procurement, Supply Chain, and Finance Leaders Need to Know June 12, 2023 | | Sustainability by Vishal Patel In an effort to drive sustainability and combat climate change, the European Union has introduced the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). This new regulation builds upon its predecessor, the Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD), and brings about significant changes that impact organizatio

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Procurement on the Thames: Ivalua’s London Summer Symposium

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Blog » Procurement on the Thames: Ivalua’s London Summer Symposium June 26, 2023 | | Thought Leadership by Eloise Barnum As businesses navigate through supply chain disruptions, high inflation, and sustainability initiatives, procurement, and supplier management has taken center stage in driving change. At Ivalua, we recognized the need to stay ahead of these developments and organized our first annual Ivalua Summer Symposium in London on a wonderful sunny evening on the Thames to discuss

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The ‘Great Reset’ is underway

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While last year’s State of Logistics report highlighted the need to get back in sync, the 2023 version finds logistics operations building long-term resilience in an effort to best serve customers through a variety of distribution channels.

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Meet Digit – The Future of Warehouse Automation

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Agility Robotics recently released the latest version of their humanoid warehouse robot: Digit. Digit is 5 foot 9, weighs 141. The post Meet Digit – The Future of Warehouse Automation appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

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CPO SPOTLIGHT: ANN ACKERSON

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C ould you tell us a bit about your background? I have been a supply chain professional for 37 years, quite precisely! I describe it as closer to four decades than three decades, and a good chunk of that has had a heavy focus on procurement. I really do view myself as a supply chain professional, having worked in roles as wide-ranging as transportation and logistics, import/export, material planning, procurement, leading supply and demand teams, and material distribution across nine different in

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Germany Warns of Industry Shutdown if Russian Gas Stops Flowing

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Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck said German policymakers should avoid "making the same mistake again" of assuming the economy will be unaffected by the Russian war in Ukraine.

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5 Common Supply Chain Resume Mistakes to Avoid

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Are you looking to enhance your chances of landing a supply chain role? As someone with extensive managerial and recruiting experience spanning over 15 years, I’ve had the opportunity to review a staggering number of resumes, totaling more than 200. Through this process, I’ve identified a recurring pattern of errors that often lead to these CVs being overlooked.

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The supply chain is the hub for creating new Constellations of Value

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Every business is on a tightrope between business and ESG performance. Making decisions that maintain your balance on the tight rope is only possible with rigorous internal collaboration and flexible, trusted suppliers in your constellation. Business growth by creating and retaining more happy and loyal customers is at the end of the tightrope.

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Dove’s Real Beauty Campaign: Evolution of a Social Message

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In 2004, Dove revolutionized skincare marketing by launching their ‘Real Beauty’ Campaign. Celebrated for the decision to represent women of. The post Dove’s Real Beauty Campaign: Evolution of a Social Message appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Chelsey Reynolds on Atomic Habits and Jumping into Supply Chain

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One of the major drivers of Women in Supply Chain is Let’s Talk Supply Chain’s commitment to supporting bridging the gender gap in the industry. And it isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s a smart investment for a business landscape hallmarked by uncertainty and yes, the more-than-occasional chaos. Research shows that having more Women in Supply Chain can empower more curiosity and agility —helping organizations meet and exceed business milestones with breakthrough performance.

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Exploring the Advantages and Hurdles of Direct Store Deliveries

Direct Store Delivery, or DSD, is a common practice among global suppliers and retailers – like PepsiCo, Frito Lay, CVS, and Dollar General – and its popularity is growing, with the global DSD market expected to reach $1.19 trillion by 2027. Download this eBook for exclusive insights into direct store deliveries, challenges, benefits, and future trends.

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Successfully Delivering Digital Twins for Supply Chain Management

Supply Chain Brain

Your supply chain’s digital twin is waiting for you; waiting to start the adoption process will only delay the realization of significant improvements in supply chain performance.

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Chocolate maker to streamline warehousing, transportation in cost savings push

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Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory's planned measures include exiting now-unnecessary storage facilities and outsourcing its last mile fulfillment needs.

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Introducing Pipefy AI: Interview with CEO Alessio Alionço and CPO Sobhan Daliry

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Pipefy recently announced the release of Pipefy AI, technology that integrates artificial intelligence with Pipefy’s no-code process automation platform. In order to better understand the vision behind Pipefy AI, as well as its capabilities, I asked Pipefy founder and CEO Alessio Alionço and Pipefy CPO Sobhan Daliry to share their perspectives on why now is the right time for Pipefy AI and what the impact will be for process management.

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This is the strangest economy

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With so much uncertainty and mixed economic signals, it is hard, if not impossible, to see trends or predict what will happen in the supply chain.

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How One Manufacturer Used GEP SOFTWARE To Save $45M in Direct Material Sourcing

For global manufacturers, managing direct and indirect material spend can get very complicated very quickly. Multiple legacy systems prevent procurement from standardizing processes and tracking what they’re spending with each supplier. In response to these challenges, a leading heavy equipment manufacturer selected GEP to redesign its source-to-contract processes and implement a convergent data model to help manage procurement data across its multiple locations.

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The Laws of Supply and Demand Meat at Tyson Foods

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In his book, An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations, Scottish Enlightenment thinker Adam Smith. The post The Laws of Supply and Demand Meat at Tyson Foods appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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344: Women in Supply Chain, Sharon Manker

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In today’s episode of Women in Supply Chain , I’m joined by Sharon Manker – award-winning supply chain, supplier diversity and inclusion strategist; author; board director; keynote speaker; and advocate. Sharon is a multi-talented supply chain and procurement professional, with over 20 years industry experience. And as a renowned advocate and diversity strategist, she brings that experience – together with her unrivalled passion – to committees, and stages, around the country, using her voice to

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Green Jobs and Green Tech: Rethinking the Impact of the Supply Chain

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Eight supply chains – food, construction, fashion, fast-moving consumer goods, electronics, automotive, professional services and freight – account for more than 50% of global emissions.

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Walmart opens high-tech fulfillment center in Indiana

Supply Chain Dive

The facility is the company’s largest to date and will move the retailer closer to its goal of offering two-day delivery to 95% of the U.S. population.

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CEVA Logistics Drives Agile, Multi-Leg Inbound Flows for Tech Company

CEVA Logistics, a global leader in third-party logistics, was contracted to help a technology company manage its complex supply chain, supporting B2B, B2C, and reverse flows across multi-leg transport. CEVA leveraged Kinaxis to eliminate blind spots across supply chain activities, centralize order and logistics management, and drive cost-effective plans for order execution.

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Episode 118: Scaling Supply Chains for Profitable Growth with Marcia Williams

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EPISODE 118 Scaling Supply Chains for Profitable Growth with Marcia Williams By Kelly Barner | June 7, 2023 Growth – especially fast growth – is such an exciting time for a company. Unfortunately, all of the good opportunities growth presents have a way of leaving a mess in their wake. It often falls to procurement and supply chain professionals to clean up the mess, using metrics and frameworks to establish order so that operational scale and profitability can follow.

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Digital transformation key attributes: Challenges, enablers & success factors

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When a company undergoes digital transformation, it integrates new technology throughout its operations to spur substantial shift. The most important fact for doing this is to improve effectiveness, enhance adaptability, and create brand-new value for the shareholders, customers and even employees.

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[Pod] Procurement 6 – June 16th, 2023

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Procurement 6 is a short podcast from Art of Procurement that publishes in the Art of Procurement feed every Friday. The post [Pod] Procurement 6 – June 16th, 2023 appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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The Top 5 Challenges for Trucking Companies Providing Container Drayage

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The Top 5 Challenges for Trucking Companies Providing Container Drayage Container drayage refers to the transportation of shipping containers by truck between ports, rail yards, and distribution centers. It requires specialized equipment, such as container chassis and heavy-duty trucks, as well as trained drivers who are familiar with the local traffic patterns and regulations.

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Your Triple-Threat Solution for Resilient Planning and Execution

Speaker: Len Pannett - Supply Chain and Operations Transformation Expert | Board Advisor - UK Ministry of Defence | Mentor | Author | Keynote Speaker

With the dark clouds of inflation and uncertainty looming overhead while the pressures of ESG and geopolitical tensions increase, today’s supply chain professionals are facing challenges we have never seen before. What were once traditional supply chains have now transformed to multidimensional networks met with new extremes in customer demands. Supply chain professionals often face the dilemma of balancing cost, resilience, and sustainability.

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Support a Struggling Supply Chain with Digital Thread

Supply Chain Brain

When manufacturing, quality management and supply chain planning systems are all working synchronously, manufacturers are better equipped to adapt and respond to supply chain disruption.

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Long Beach port’s largest terminal closed to truckers

Supply Chain Dive

A port spokesperson said gates are closed for operational reasons, while industry observers warned of potential congestion and other fallout.

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Logistics providers bet on tech to improve warehouse efficiency

Supply Chain Dive

Companies such as Maersk, DHL and SEKO Logistics have trialed new technologies over the past year. Here are 10 stories that show how.

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A labor flareup is affecting operations at several West Coast ports

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The ports of Los Angeles, Oakland and potentially others are experiencing disruption due to the shortfall. This is a developing story.

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2023 Voice of Talent: State of the Workforce Report

New data is raising the bar on how to attract and retain talent in the New World of Work. Procom surveyed over 1,740 contingent and permanent workers across the United States and Canada to uncover what’s most important to them amidst heightened expectations, competition and uncertainty. We have distilled the data into actionable insights you can leverage to strengthen your position as an employer of choice and access the skills you need.

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UPS workers authorize strike in thick of Teamsters contract negotiations

Supply Chain Dive

Although expected, the vote allowing union leaders to call a strike ramps up pressure on the company to reach a new agreement.

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Veho launches service in 11 northeast markets

Supply Chain Dive

The next-day delivery provider's expansion makes it a more attractive option for shippers wanting to reach customers throughout the East Coast, its chief revenue officer said.

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UPS drivers will gain ‘millions of packages’ under SurePost deal, Teamsters say

Supply Chain Dive

The tentative agreement amid national contract talks would lead to half of SurePost deliveries being made by company drivers, the union's leader said.

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FedEx isn’t expecting a boost from UPS-Teamsters talks

Supply Chain Dive

The company is weathering a decline in demand, and relief doesn't appear to be coming from strike-fearing shippers.

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ABM Evolution: How Top Marketers Are Using Account-Based Strategies

In times of economic uncertainty, account-based strategies are essential. According to several business analysts and practitioners, ABM is a necessity for creating more predictable revenue. Research shows that nearly three-quarters of marketers (74%) already have the resources needed to build successful ABM programs.