Supply Chain Queen
AUGUST 18, 2024
Beneath the surface of the forest floor lies a hidden marvel of nature—the mycelium network of mushrooms. This intricate web connects trees, plants, and other organisms, enabling them to exchange nutrients, information, and resources. Remarkably, this natural system operates with principles that can profoundly inform and improve human-engineered supply chains, particularly as we strive for.
Procurement Leaders
AUGUST 12, 2024
In this Olympic year, it was fitting that we handed out some gold medals at Ovation – Procurement Leaders’ CPO summit that took place last month in the Netherlands. Sadly we didn’t have any real gold medals, but the construct of competition did provide the motivation for CPOs to recognise their peers who they believed were doing something extraordinary to drive progress in sustainability.
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Supply Chain Dive
AUGUST 12, 2024
The agency's Priority Mail Services volume dropped by 40.7% for the quarter that ended June 30 as shippers moved to more cost-effective options.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 19, 2024
Ahead of looming deadlines, it's unclear whether either situation will resolve in time to avert these twin crises, or how long any potential work stoppages might last.
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.
Art of Procurement
AUGUST 15, 2024
Oceana is a marine conservation nonprofit that has focused on seafood mislabeling for years, or “fish fraud” as it is. The post Fishing for Truth in the Seafood Supply Chain appeared first on Art of Procurement.
Procurement Templates
AUGUST 28, 2024
17 Preliminary market engagement notices (1) If a contracting authority carries out preliminary market engagement, the authority must— (a) publish a preliminary market engagement notice before publishing a tender notice, or (b) provide reasons for not doing so in the tender notice. (2) A “preliminary market engagement notice” means a notice setting out— (a) that the contracting authority intends to conduct, or has conducted, preliminary market engagement, and (b) any other information specified
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Procurement Leaders
AUGUST 30, 2024
In partnership with Emitwise: Businesses must elevate their capabilities – and those of their suppliers – to calculate supply chain emissions accurately
Supply Chain Dive
AUGUST 19, 2024
The Teamsters delivered a strike notice over the weekend, while Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Kansas City said they would lock out employees.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 14, 2024
The concept behind Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZs) is not hard to grasp — they act as secured places for receiving cargo into the U.S. without incurring tariffs, yet. Then, there are multiple ways those tariffs can be reduced. And yet, many companies are failing to make the most of FTZs to reduce costs, because they’re intimidated by the legal and organizational hurdles.
Art of Procurement
AUGUST 22, 2024
The need for freight, and its impact on humanity, can be traced back as far as the Silk Road across. The post Freight Electrification as a Service appeared first on Art of Procurement.
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
Procurement Templates
AUGUST 28, 2024
The global supply chain in 2024 faces a myriad of challenges that continue to disrupt procurement processes across industries. The interplay of economic, geopolitical, environmental, and technological factors has created a volatile environment, compelling organizations to rethink their procurement strategies. In this post, we will explore the major procurement supply chain shocks in 2024, their causes, and the potential responses organizations are adopting to mitigate their impact.
All Things Supply Chain
AUGUST 26, 2024
As a supply chain manager, you understand the importance of reliability.
Procurement Leaders
AUGUST 28, 2024
Many of us take access to fresh water for granted. It’s on tap. It’s recyclable. Readily available supplies mean it’s not something we have to worry about. Yet, as CDP’s Miriam Denis Le Seve and Sonya Bhonsle told Procurement Leaders members during a recent Risk and Sustainability Cohort Call, four billion people experience severe water scarcity for at least one month each year.
Supply Chain Dive
AUGUST 22, 2024
The railroads will now work toward deals with the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference under a government-imposed binding arbitration process.
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.
ABC of Procurement
AUGUST 9, 2024
Do you want to create a CV that every Procurement Manager will notice? Here are some tips from someone who reviews and hires based on them. The post Procurement CV – a rant (again) first appeared on ABC of Procurement.
Art of Procurement
AUGUST 29, 2024
I’ve had a number of conversations recently about my content, not the content itself, but the process I go through. The post The (Lost) Art of Accepting Criticism appeared first on Art of Procurement.
Spend Matters
AUGUST 26, 2024
This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis provides an overview of IntelAgree and its contract lifecycle management (CLM) solution. The provider offers end-to-end CLM capabilities and increasingly arises in conversations with practitioners at mid-market firms or large enterprises that are considering a CLM solution. IntelAgree focuses on using AI (including generative AI) to address contract management pain points.
All Things Supply Chain
AUGUST 19, 2024
Picture a grand orchestra where each instrument must perform flawlessly to create a harmonious symphony.
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.
Procurement Leaders
AUGUST 19, 2024
Data has become the lifeblood of business. Much like ice-cold gelato on a summer’s day, leaders just can’t get enough of it. The challenge, as we all well know, is finding the right data, at the right time, and applying it to the right situations to elevate both the quality and impact of decision-making. But as a senior procurement performance manager at one FMCG company shared during a recent Data and Digital Strategy Cohort call, procurement could overcome this challenge by looking to both ext
Supply Chain Dive
AUGUST 13, 2024
The box retailer’s cross border network provides full container load freight service from China to the U.S.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 12, 2024
A survey from Gartner found that effectively responding to team resistance and incorporating feedback increased the odds of transformation success by 62%.
Art of Procurement
AUGUST 1, 2024
When you read news that a company is thinking about spinning off a division, it is usually because that division. The post Will FedEx Freight hit the open road? appeared first on Art of Procurement.
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
Spend Matters
AUGUST 15, 2024
This content does not express the views or opinions of Spend Matters. “Never waste a good crisis” is a phrase worth pondering in the realm of digital transformation for supply chains. Historically, major companies neglected supply chain transformation and digital investments until global disruptions, such as the Covid pandemic, forced a change.
All Things Supply Chain
AUGUST 12, 2024
A new study found that 90% of organizations are planning to enhance their ESG investments over the next three years, with a significant focus on improving data management systems using artificial…
Procurement Leaders
AUGUST 5, 2024
A couple of weeks ago I hosted a CPO Connect call during which we spoke to Sandro Scharlibbe, the former CPO of tier-1 automotive supplier Brose and the newly appointed CEO of Küster Holding. Sandro will be well known to many in the Procurement Leaders community – not least for the many awards he and his team picked up during his time as CPO – but also the work he championed on supplier-enabled innovation, which helped inspire many activities we hosted back in the pre-Covid days.
Supply Chain Dive
AUGUST 20, 2024
The charge is based on billable weight and will impact 12 other countries and territories, starting Sept. 15.
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Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 4, 2024
The latest supply-chain news, analysis, trends and tools for executives in the supply chain management industry.
Procurement Templates
AUGUST 22, 2024
A pipeline notice is intended to give the market place and indication or heads up of upcoming procurement opportunities for the following 18 months. Contracting Authorities are not bound by the information in the notice as this can change over time when requirements become clearer. Actual requirements are in the tender notice 93 Pipeline notices (1) This section applies in relation to any contracting authority that considers that, in the coming financial year, it will pay more than £100 million
Spend Matters
AUGUST 28, 2024
Where exactly does intake end, and where does orchestration begin? Our analyst differentiates the two processes and draws a line between the comparisons. This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read. The post Drawing the line between intake and orchestration appeared first on Spend Matters.
All Things Supply Chain
AUGUST 5, 2024
Establishing effective business contracts is crucial for securing the foundations of any enterprise. These documents serve not only as safeguards but also as frameworks for clear operational guidelines.
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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