Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up: 07/31/20 – 08/06-/20
All Things Supply Chain
AUGUST 7, 2020
U.K.
ProcurePort
AUGUST 6, 2020
As with any sort of team that is composed of various people with varying obligations, procurement teams are normally staffed with a spectrum of professionals and specialists. Each member on a procurement team has a specific set of obligations and duties that need to be fulfilled in order to keep the entire procurement department operating […].
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ivalua
AUGUST 5, 2020
What is Invoice to Pay? Invoice to Pay is a request for payment by a supplier, and technology helps to make this simple, fast and more efficient for the Supplier and the Accounts Payable team. Invoice to Pay sits at the end of a Procurement process that starts with a need, moves through selecting and contracting with a supplier and ends with delivery of goods or services. .
Supply Chain Game Changer
AUGUST 4, 2020
Coronavirus Exposes Global Supply Chain Fragility! The Coronavirus pandemic continues to wreak havoc throughout the world. In some places the pandemic has been controlled and life is getting back to a new normal. Yet in many other cases the pandemic is spreading aggressively and even realizing a devastating resurgence, particularly in the United States.
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.
All Things Supply Chain
AUGUST 5, 2020
Logistics in general is a very overlooked and under appreciated industry.
ProcurePort
AUGUST 4, 2020
A lot of people often ask us, ‘What is source to pay process?’ Many people are under the impression that procure-to-pay and source-to-pay is the same thing. And we can see why it may be easy to confuse the two. Procure to pay is an end-to-end process that involves sourcing, placing orders for goods with […]. The post The Source to Pay Life Cycle in a Procurement Year appeared first on ProcurePort Blog.
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Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 3, 2020
Right about this time in any “normal” year, ocean carriers and truckers would be entering their annual peak season for freight volumes, in expectation of that ever-reliable holiday shopping bonanza.
All Things Supply Chain
AUGUST 3, 2020
From 16th– 18th July, I had the privilege of taking part in the virtual Supply Chain Summit 2020 from the comfort of my own home.
Supply Chain Game Changer
AUGUST 5, 2020
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Anatomy of the Perfect Unboxing Experience! (Infographic). Shipping Damage article and permission to publish here provided by excelsior.ph. Shipping damage can cost any business owner a significant loss in annual gross sales. Although it can be prevented, damages on shipping can happen more often and might bring a series of detrimental effects for both the buyer and the seller.
Jaggaer
AUGUST 4, 2020
?. Public sector procurement is stuck in limbo – frequently the differences between public and private sector seem enormous, but they’re of te n exaggerated or misunderstood. We sat down with Richard Hogg, Managing Director, JAGGAER UK, and Jim Rawlings, Commercial Direc tor, UK Ministry of Justice, to talk through the challenges and misconceptions about digital procurement in the public sector.
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
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 5, 2020
With hybrid and fully electric cars more popular than ever, it’s no surprise that electric semi-trucks are a compelling topic for discussion within the shipping industry.
Claritum
AUGUST 4, 2020
Read the article at claritum.com. Introduction Procurement is a complex. multidisciplinary team activity that crosses all areas of the business. The variables and complexities of purchasing products and services, from basic supplies through to strategic purchases, make Procurement a key. resource within the business. In addition, there are distinct specialist areas that are unique to. the procurement function.
Supply Chain Game Changer
AUGUST 6, 2020
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Digital Supply Chain Road is Full of Potholes, Construction and Accidents! Digital Twinning article and permission to publish here provided by Jenis Sheth. This Digital Twinning of Supply Chains article focuses on transformative ideation of transport & logistics value chains.
The Procuretech Podcast
AUGUST 5, 2020
Buying smart, and measuring total value rather than just price, is a popular concept right now. And for good reason, given the supply chain fragilities that the Covid-19 pandemic has laid bare. Nonetheless, the automotive industry is one that's renowned for being particularly cutthroat in its often combative relationships with suppliers. My guest on today's show, Dr.
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.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 6, 2020
The huge explosion in Lebanon’s capital of Beirut tore through major grain silos, stoking fears of shortages in a nation that imports nearly all its food and is already reeling from economic crisis.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 6, 2020
Amazon.com will kick off its first Prime Day since the coronavirus outbreak later this week in India — modifying almost everything about the retail bonanza to navigate the realities of a new era.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 7, 2020
As global trade enters the second half of 2020, it’s becoming evident that the pandemic hasn’t redrawn the maps of sourcing as predicted — but rather has accelerated a number of pre-existing trends.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 7, 2020
For businesses that ship large volumes of parcels or documents, the mail center has been a vital hub for managing communication and cost. In the era of COVID-19, businesses are turning to enterprise-class multi-carrier management systems as a way to address these five ship-from-home challenges.
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.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 7, 2020
These are the necessary steps toward developing a research-and-development partnership among the private sector, government and academia to wrest control of the REE supply chain from China.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 7, 2020
The post-pandemic age will require a whole new way by which employers recruit, hire and retain talent.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 7, 2020
Brain Corp, an AI company creating transformative core technology in the robotics industry, announced that its manufacturing partners are involved in multiple pilots and initial deployments of BrainOS-powered autonomous delivery tugs.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 7, 2020
APL Logistics recently announced a suite of products to measure, manage and mitigate GHG emissions in the shipping and logistics sector.
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.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 6, 2020
Ash Sharma, senior research director with Interact Analysis, traces investment patterns in autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), where they're being deployed today, and the state of the technology.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 5, 2020
Sendle, acarbon neutral shipping carrier specifically designed for small business, has announced a new Etsy integration to help ease small business shipping challenges fueled by the coronavirus pandemic.
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