All Things Supply Chain
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
Like everything else in 2020, we can expect the holiday shopping season to come with unique challenges. Not only are pandemic shutdowns ongoing, but some parts of the U.S.
ivalua
NOVEMBER 26, 2020
Supply Chain Strategies: What the Pandemic Has Taught Us So Far? In a blog at the very start of the COVID-19 outbreak when confirmed cases had just exceeded 40,000, we discussed the considerations for organizations facing the outbreak. Now nearly 10 months later as many industrialized nations are facing a new peak in infections, it is a good time to review these recommendations, take stock of what we have learned, and discuss how organizations can prepare for this new spike.
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ProcurePort
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
The best businesspeople manage to find additional value where others cannot. This means mining through data, staying updated on the latest technology being used within the organization for strategic sourcing, and staying on top of current market trends as well. However, taking this sentiment one step further, strategic businesspeople conduct continuous internal evaluations on their […].
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 28, 2020
Brian Alster, head of third-party risk and compliance solutions with Dun & Bradstreet, outlines the steps that procurement organizations should be taking to guard against a growing number of potentially devastating cyber attacks.
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 Game Changer
NOVEMBER 4, 2020
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Get Our EBOOK HERE. Weighbridge article and permission to publish here provided by Emily Bartels. As businesses grow in this era of technology, they aim to enhance their efficiency and productivity. Technology makes businesses more efficient and productive in the best possible ways.
EazyStock
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
Stock replenishment is an important aspect of inventory management, as it ensures the right stock items are being reordered to meet customer demand. Stock (or inventory) replenishment is the process of moving items along the supply chain so they are ready to be picked and shipped, thus fulfilling orders on time. Effective stock replenishment. Any supply chain management professional will tell you that it’s an arduous balancing act to maintain optimized inventory levels through effective stock re
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ivalua
NOVEMBER 25, 2020
In August 2020 Gartner published this report “4 Tactics Procurement Can Use to Sustain Influence as Economic Conditions Improve” This blog summarizes the key points of the report which you can read in full, here. Procurement Teams Step-up. When Covid-19 hit, supply chains across the globe nearly came to a halt. Procurement’s value became evident, as did the importance of the supplier relationships they had built.
ProcurePort
NOVEMBER 18, 2020
Communities of all shapes and sizes exist throughout society. Neighborhoods, families, organizations, towns, all of these are just a few examples of communities varying in size and function. Businesses and organizations are communities as well. In nature, these various communities that interact and function separately, but cohesively are called ecosystems.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 18, 2020
As competition for temporary workers intensifies, employers are boosting wages and perks, and promoting more opportunities for full-time jobs.
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 18, 2020
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Get Our EBOOK HERE. Access platforms article and permission to publish here provided by Maria Dalit. In industrial construction, there are a lot of times that you need to work in areas that are not accessible, and that’s where access platforms prove very helpful, as they help you comfortably and safely work in difficult areas.
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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?
The Network Effect
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
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All Things Supply Chain
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a chaotic spike in the demand for deliveries of goods. Businesses have started to focus on re-evaluating their business models and getting closer to customers.
ivalua
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
Comme l’a démontré la COVID-19, les organisations ne peuvent pas fonctionner sans chaînes d’approvisionnement efficaces – et à la suite de la pandémie, la fonction d’approvisionnement a été reconsidérée comme jamais auparavant. Dans tous les secteurs et dans le monde, les responsables des achats des organisations gagnantes ont gagné une place dans l’agenda de la salle de conférence.
ProcurePort
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
A lot of people often use the terms procurement and sourcing interchangeably. While they are indeed linked, they are quite distinct processes in themselves. Procurement is best described as the business of obtaining the raw materials needed by a company. Sourcing, on the other hand, is the operational process concerned with finding and vetting all […].
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
NOVEMBER 1, 2020
From smart cartonization to last-mile delivery and beyond, supply chains offer fertile ground for new technologies to improve sustainability by trimming wasted fuel, materials and time.
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. GET our EBOOK HERE. 2020 will be remembered for one thing, if nothing else, the Covid-19 Coronavirus global pandemic. While you previously would have occasionally heard about the potential of a pandemic most of us could not have comprehended how disruptive and catastrophic a full-blown pandemic could be.
The Network Effect
NOVEMBER 13, 2020
The post Q&A with Shirell James on How Technology Can Tackle Some of Today’s Supply Chain Challenges appeared first on The Network Effect.
All Things Supply Chain
NOVEMBER 16, 2020
Some countries around the world have created vast manufacturing empires that combined produce over a quarter of the world’s goods.
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When the only certainty is uncertainty, what does that mean for today’s supply chain management approaches? This eBook delves into how supply chain orchestration can help businesses unlock agility, transparency, intelligence, and trust across their end-to-end supply chain.
ivalua
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
The onset of the coronavirus epidemic has accelerated the supply chain digital transformation that has languished on businesses’ “to-do” list for years. It would be hard to overstate the impact of Covid-19 on organizations of practically every type. Industries that were prospering until last year are in bankruptcy now. Customer demand for a wide range of consumer goods has abruptly shifted.
ProcurePort
NOVEMBER 25, 2020
“A chain is only as strong as its weakest link.” This phase is both literal and metaphorical. In reality, if one link breaks in the chain; it’s no longer doing its job and fails the system. The same applies metaphorically to businesses, relationships, friendships, teams of all sorts, and the purchase order requisition process. That’s […]. The post Strengthen Your Purchase Order Requisition Process appeared first on ProcurePort Blog.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
Zyter, a digital health and IoT-enablement platform, recently announced the availability of Zyter Smart Logistics, a secure, customizable solution for logistics companies and enterprise logistics departments that leverages Zyter’s SmartSpaces platform and Internet of Things technology.
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 5, 2020
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 6 Reasons Supply Chain Employees Look For New Jobs! GET our EBOOK HERE. Employee engagement article and permission to publish here provided by Brian Kennedy at scmtalent.com. Research has shown time and time again strong employee engagement is vital to the success of any organization, especially within the supply chain discipline.
Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader
Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,
The Supplier Experience
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
In this podcast, we are joined by Scott Taylor, Principal Consultant, MetaMeta Consulting, and a strategic advisor. Scott's mission is to help people who are trying to change the nature of enterprise data management. Read the accompanying blog post on how to solve the enterprise data management headache. In this podcast, we are joined by Scott Taylor, Principal Consultant, MetaMeta Consulting, and a strategic advisor.
All Things Supply Chain
NOVEMBER 27, 2020
Corona Crisis: Massive Delivery Bottlenecks for Goods from China to Europe Companies in Europe who are dependent on supplies from China are worried about bottlenecks and increasing prices in the…
ivalua
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
Healthcare Procurement: Why the Healthcare Industry Needs to Modernize Supply Chains to Meet Today’s Challenges. Healthcare providers, more than most, are continuously under pressure to manage costs and do so in a market where physicians and their patients expect more. That is why it is no surprise that 98% of all U.S. hospitals use the combined purchasing power of group purchasing organization, or GPOs, to save money.
Situation Management Systems
NOVEMBER 20, 2020
Introduction The purpose of this document is to outline Agile development and the role of Positive Power and Influence® (PPI®). The Need for Agile With so much uncertainty facing businesses today, their need to be adaptable is very high. This adaptability includes sensing market changes early, being organized to respond quickly, and then delivering better products or capabilities to the market rapidly.
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Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
In this year's peak holiday shopping season, online retailers are bracing themselves for ever-aggressive competition, the need to navigate mass inventory, and supply-chain disruptions.
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What’s the Difference Between a Freight Forwarder and a Customs Broker? Get Our EBOOK HERE. Freight forwarder rates article and permission to publish here provided by Victor at excelsior.ph. Many businesses today, such as those that specialize in importing and exporting goods, seek the help of a skilled freight forwarder in order to ensure a seamless and hassle-free transportation process.
Empowering CPO
NOVEMBER 20, 2020
Most of the industries and countries worldwide are facing either stagnant economy or even if they are growing the growth rate is very low. In these tough times, increasing sales is a challenge, so how come some of the companies are reporting increase in profitability, earnings and valuations. The answer lies in their sourcing capabilities, their ability to ensure year on year increase in savings and their ability to increase spend under management.
All Things Supply Chain
NOVEMBER 20, 2020
Volkswagen boosts investment in electric and autonomous car technology Volkswagen has boosted its planned investment on digital and electric vehicle technologies to $86 billion over the next five years as…
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