All Things Supply Chain

MAY 6, 2024

The transport of goods across the sea and across countries requires an intricate network of data to effectively get items delivered by their due date.

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Procurement Leaders

MAY 7, 2024

“So, you’ve mapped Tier-2. Now what?” This was the deliberately optimistic title of a very recent CPO community call that explored just how far into the supply chain our members have visibility. As we know, having knowledge of who our suppliers are is one thing, but it’s quite another to have a good understanding of who our suppliers’ suppliers are – not to mention those even further beyond.

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ABC of Procurement

MAY 18, 2024

Especially for those new to procurement, navigating procurement ethics is sometimes complex. Here are the dos and don'ts. The post Procurement ethics – the dos and don’ts first appeared on ABC of Procurement.

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Supply Chain Dive

MAY 15, 2024

C.H. Robinson, ITS Logistics, Home Depot and IMC Companies shared insights on the federal data-sharing platform designed to improve visibility of disruptions.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 7, 2024

If you’re still viewing supply chain disruptions as one-off or random occurrences, you’re doing it wrong. These events are chronic and inevitable.

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Procurement Templates

MAY 21, 2024

An example of typical evaluation criteria for professional services. Don’t forget this is a generic list and you will need to tailor it to your specific tender and ensure that it links back to the specification 1. Experience and Expertise (20 points) Number of years in business (5 points) Relevant industry experience (5 points) Technical expertise and certifications (5 points) Client portfolio and case studies (5 points) 2.

Project management 130

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Procurement Leaders

MAY 13, 2024

Over the course of the coming week, large swathes of the global procurement community will congregate in London to collaborate, challenge, celebrate and learn at the World Procurement Congress. It’s a hugely energising experience – an opportunity to inhale knowledge, grow networks, and challenge our current beliefs, approaches and trajectories. This year’s agenda is world-class in every sense, featuring a diverse group of speakers – from a who’s who of the global CPO community to four-time Olymp

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ProcurePort

MAY 6, 2024

Integration serves as the cornerstone of effective spend management solutions, facilitating seamless connectivity across disparate systems and data sources. By enabling enhanced visibility and automation, integration empowers organizations to optimize spending, strengthen compliance, and drive strategic decision-making. The Role of Integration in Spend Management In today’s dynamic business landscape, organizations face increasing pressure to optimize […] The post The Vital Role of I

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Supply Chain Dive

MAY 13, 2024

The ground delivery offering has been the target of controversial changes that would impact key shipping partners like DHL eCommerce and Pitney Bowes.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 22, 2024

When it comes to environmental impact, the supply chain has a visibility problem — and not just between external partners.

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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

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Spend Matters

MAY 23, 2024

This content does not express the views or opinions of Spend Matters. There has been a steady stream of supply chain crises in the news this spring, from shipping delays in the Middle East due to regional conflict to the halting of semiconductor production in Taiwan and the upending of imports and exports out of Baltimore. Each unexpected event serves as a reminder to stakeholders across the supply chain that disruption is inevitable — but it doesn’t have to be unpredictable.

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All Things Supply Chain

MAY 20, 2024

In the bustling world of construction, fleets of vehicles and equipment are the gears that keep projects moving forward.

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Procurement Leaders

MAY 20, 2024

And that’s a wrap! An incredible three days of inspiration, collaboration and networking saw the World Procurement Congress 2024 bring together more than 1,000 procurement rockstars in London, culminating in the glamour of the World Procurement Awards. What an experience, what an inspiration, what a community! It’s incredibly difficult to give justice to the sheer level of insight that was shared across the days of this event; the amount of progress that individual procurement executives will ma

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Art of Procurement

MAY 9, 2024

Procurement 6 is a short podcast from Art of Procurement that publishes in the Art of Procurement feed every Friday. The post Procurement 6 – May 10th, 2024 appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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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 Dive

MAY 8, 2024

The broker hopes speeding up responses to emailed quote and appointment requests will improve productivity.

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Logistics Management 141

Supply Chain Brain

MAY 8, 2024

With inflation and interest rates easing, manufacturing investment is on the rise. Several large manufacturers have said they plan to increase capital investments and merger and acquisition deal-making in 2024.

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Spend Matters

MAY 20, 2024

This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis provides an update on Agiloft and its contract lifecycle management (CLM) solution. We last covered Agiloft in 2020, and the provider has since continued to build advanced functionalities to appeal to large organizations. Agiloft’s product updates have centered around AI, including recent generative AI releases. Overall, the provider has cemented its position as a best-of-breed provider that can compete against any CLM provider on the basis of solution depth, w

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All Things Supply Chain

MAY 13, 2024

Warehousing is an essential part of modern supply chain management, serving as a pivotal hub for storage, sorting and distributing goods.

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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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Procurement Leaders

MAY 13, 2024

Challenge With global energy demand on the rise and fossil fuels continuing to make up most of the world’s power consumption, cutting emissions in the energy sector represents a formidable task. What’s more, the pathways for companies to reach net-zero are not necessarily clear. The scale and complexity of the challenge is such that businesses are looking far and wide for answers to it.

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The Network Effect

MAY 23, 2024

The post Generative AI: Force Multiplier for Autonomous Supply Chain Management appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Supply Chain Dive

MAY 3, 2024

The agency's leader told consolidators on March 27 that he is pursuing agreements within 45 days on a plan that has sparked cost and service concerns.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 29, 2024

With supply chains facing increasing complexities and risks, a “China Plus One” sourcing strategy has emerged as crucial for businesses operating on a worldwide scale.

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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

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Spend Matters

MAY 28, 2024

Spend Matters chose Intake and Orchestration as its main research theme for this quarter because we believe it is the fastest-growing procurement tech market segment today. If you’d like to understand more about what intake management and orchestration mean for procurement, read our Guide to Intake and Orchestration. As part of our research we are conducting analyst-led analysis / thought leadership , solution provider deep-dive analyses , webinars and interviews with both the practitioners who

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

MAY 10, 2024

Underpinning most artificial intelligence (AI) deep learning is a subset of machine learning that uses multi-layered neural networks to simulate the complex decision-making power of the human brain. Beyond artificial intelligence (AI) , deep learning drives many applications that improve automation , including everyday products and services like digital assistants, voice-enabled consumer electronics, credit card fraud detection and more.

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Procurement Leaders

MAY 2, 2024

Many years ago, I interviewed the CPO of a well-known consumer goods company. The CPO in question was relatively new to the role, full of enthusiasm and laser-focused on extracting innovation and value from the supply base, as you might expect. We spoke a lot about value creation, about supplier relationship management and about how he was structuring his team with that purpose in mind.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 27, 2024

Are you looking to enhance your professional skills and expand your knowledge base in the comfort of your own home? When considering online learning platforms, comparing LinkedIn Learning vs SCMDOJO is worth doing. LinkedIn Learning and SCMDOJO are two comprehensive online learning platforms that can help you achieve your goals. But how do you choose between the two?

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Supply Chain Dive

MAY 10, 2024

The CPG giant plans to open three "net zero" farms as it looks to halve its carbon footprint by 2030.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 30, 2024

This is in response to the EU's Corporate Social Responsibility Directive, which mandates emissions reporting starting in 2026.

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Spend Matters

MAY 24, 2024

As a member of senior management, we are expected to hit the ground running and show how we are driving change for the company. CPOs typically report to a C-Level member of the executive team, and being prepared before you arrive is critical. Many of us have our own beliefs for how to measure success, but I would argue that there are some fundamentals involving people, process, data and technology to exceed in our role and achieve company goals.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

MAY 31, 2024

The new era of generative AI has spurred the exploration of AI use cases to enhance productivity, improve customer service, increase efficiency and scale IT modernization. Recent research commissioned by IBM® indicates that as many as 42% of surveyed enterprise-scale businesses have actively deployed AI, while an additional 40% are actively exploring the use of AI technology.

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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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