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3 things to know before investing in voice picking

All Things Supply Chain

Recent advances in voice AI are changing the voice picking experience for everyone: pickers, developers and enterprises.

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Why Supplier Relationship Management Should Be Your First Focus

ProcurePort

• Firms today are facing supply chains that are increasing in complexity. A manufacturing entity may work with hundreds of suppliers on different continents. • Customers are demanding competitive pricing, hence making margins even slimmer. There is, therefore, the need to create value through strong relationships with suppliers. • Supplier relationship management today involves leveraging […].

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How To Create A Logistics Resume – Tips & Example

SCMDOJO

A well-written logistics resume that satisfies the needs of potential employers increases your chances of being recruited and securing the job of your dreams. Warehousing and transferring items to and from clients is part of your job description as a Logistician. You can improve your resume with logistics if you want to be noticed by recruiters. This resource includes a logistic resume writing guide to help you get the job you desire!

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New Risk Detection Tool Offers Deep-Tier Supply Chain Visibility

Supply Chain Brain

A new artificial intelligence risk detection tool is helping users surface, understand and mitigate threats to their supplier networks within hours.

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Tariffs on the Table: How to Brief the Board and C‑Suite With Confidence

“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 Weekly Wrap-Up 04/15/2022-04/21/2022

All Things Supply Chain

Apple face shipment delays due to Chinese lockdowns Deliveries of Apple devices, as well as other products such as Dell and Lenovo laptops are set to face lengthy delays as…

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The 10 Procurement groups I follow

ABC of Procurement

There are so many ways procurement professionals can connect nowadays. Here is a list of web pages I frequently visit when looking for knowledge. The post The 10 Procurement groups I follow first appeared on ABC of Procurement.

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Three Keys for Achieving Supply Chain Resilience

Supply Chain Brain

Supply chain professionals have never had more tools at their disposal, nor a more prominent stage to engage with their corporate leadership teams on risk mitigation and business continuity planning.

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A New Reality for Oil and Gas Procurement and Supply Chains

ProcurePort

• The oil and gas procurement has endured some turbulent times over the last 24 months. In 2020, the world witnessed record low prices as the demand for oil and gas reduced dramatically due to lockdowns. • Fast forward to 2022 and the world is dealing with a geopolitical crisis in Eastern Europe where Russia […]. The post A New Reality for Oil and Gas Procurement and Supply Chains appeared first on ProcurePort Blog.

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We’re BACK! 5 Reasons to attend 2022 Ivalua NOW DC: Stronger Together

ivalua

We’re BACK! 5 Reasons to attend 2022 Ivalua NOW DC: Stronger Together. After almost 3 years, we are thrilled and more than ready to welcome our guests back to Ivalua NOW in Washington D.C! We cannot wait to connect with procurement leaders, innovators, customers, and colleagues in our beautiful nation’s capital! . This year, we’re centering our event around the theme “Stronger Together” to celebrate the collective challenges we have overcome and how we can move forward with renewed priorities.

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Benefits of Increasing Worker Safety through Automation

SCMDOJO

Automation in various industries has replaced the need for a human force. Now, this modern-day automation such has a ton of benefits to talk about. But out of all those, the safety benefits are something that really grabs the attention. After all, safety is most valued and should be valued at any work site. In this post, we will discuss some of the major benefits of increasing worker safety through automation.

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

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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The Overlooked Role of 3D Modeling in Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

The last two years have seen a major shift in the technology available to manufacturers, supply chain and logistics professionals. Yet 3D models remain underutilized by those sectors.

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Top 5 Winning Procurement Specialist Skills

ProcurePort

• Procurement is a central function in any organization, business, or institution. The procurement function underlines everything from sourcing, supplies, invoicing, billing, and more. • Procurement covers the end-to-end process from where products or services are sourced to when they’re delivered to the recipient organization or enterprise. • A robust, streamlined, and well-defined procurement function […].

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How 5G and the Metaverse are Revolutionizing the Workplace!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What is 5G? And What Does it Mean for Supply Chain? (Infographic). Since the pandemic triggered a global shift towards remote work, employees across the board have discovered the rich benefits that come as a result of working from home. While employees miss their social connections with coworkers, the increased productivity and convenience delivered by remote work have given rise to the demand for a hybrid work environment.

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Great Minds Think Alike: How Mind Mapping Alignment Can Ensure The Right Job For The Right Person

Sourcing Solved

Do you remember the old saying, “great minds think alike, and small minds seldom differ?” The suggestion is that sharing the same ideas or thinking is a two-edged sword that champions either creative and collaborative brilliance or a mindless group adherence to doing the same thing because it has “always been done that way.”. In the hiring process, I liken it to the difference between the candidate and hiring company making a mutually informed decision to work together versus a job f

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A Roadmap For Modernization: How To Break Free From Your Monolith Before July 31, 2026

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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A New Way to Ship Alcohol Could Eliminate Single-Use Bottles

Supply Chain Brain

Many efforts to reduce waste in the beverage industry have concentrated on recycling the billions of plastic containers, aluminum cans and glass bottles used each year. But one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to cut emissions, energy and consumption of raw materials is to rethink the way drinks are packaged and transported.

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Understanding the Inventory Audit Process

Finale Inventory

Conducting an inventory audit can seem confusing at first. Fortunately, knowing what to expect and how to break it down will have you stock auditing like a professional in no time. There are steps you can take before and during the process to simplify it for you and your business and limit the disruption it has on your workflow. What Are Inventory Audits?

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The Importance of Supply Chain in the Apparel Industry!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Apparel Fulfillment – A Sneak Peek! Apparel supply chain management is a key factor in determining the success of the apparel business. In any industry, an efficient supply chain is important to make the product reach the customer on time, and in optimum condition. By means of optimizing the operations within the supply chain, maximum level of efficiency can be achieved, which in turn, leads to growth for the business.

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Procurement in 5-Minutes: How has the role of a CPO evolved?

Sourcing Solved

We live and work in a busy world in which there is little time to read, watch or listen beyond the headlines. Hello, my name is Iain Campbell-McKenna, and this is “Procurement in 5-minutes.” That’s right, in 5-minutes I promise to tackle some of the biggest challenges and deepest questions our profession and industry face on a day-to-day basis. In today’s 5-minutes I welcome senior procurement executive and long-time industry expert, Richard Stewart to answer the question: “How has the ro

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

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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The Wi-Fi Upgrade That Can Boost Warehouse Efficiency

Supply Chain Brain

In the warehouse setting, a mesh network allows for continuous, autonomous operations to take place and run smoothly.

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How a KGB Sleeper Agent became an Asset for the United States

Negotiations Ninja

Jack Barsky was born in 1949 in Eastern Germany as “Albrecht Dittrich.” At the time, Eastern Germany was occupied by the Soviets. Jack spent 26 years of his life in a Communist regime. He even obtained a Master’s Degree in Chemistry. But before he could start a career as a college professor, he was recruited by the KGB. In 1978—after five years of training in Moscow and Berlin—he was launched as an undercover lone-wolf agent.

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The Best Internet Service Providers!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. How to Shake Up Your Gaming Experience! Fast and seamless internet connection has become a necessity to compensate for our online activities. Be it online gaming , videoconferencing, streaming, emailing, or chatting, you always need a high-speed internet connection to perform your online routines.

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CPO Rising 2022: The Data Revolution (New Webinar)

CPO Rising

Ardent Partners Monthly Webinar Series CPO Rising 2022: The Data Revolution 2022 will be one of the most challenging years yet for CPOs and their teams. But there is also a new, and exciting data revolution underway. Join Andrew Bartolini on Thursday, April 28th at 2 PM ET, as he presents the world premiere findings […].

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How Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform

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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Chip-Starved Firms Are Scavenging Silicon From Washing Machines

Supply Chain Brain

A major industrial conglomerate has resorted to buying washing machines and tearing out the semiconductors inside for use in its own chip modules, according to the CEO of a company central to the chipmaking supply chain.

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What kind of spend data is flying under your radar?

Zycus Cognitive Procurement

Most geniuses—especially those who lead others—prosper not by deconstructing intricate complexities but by exploiting unrecognized simplicities.- Andy Benoit. And it holds good for our Spend Management as well! When it comes to S pend A nalysis , it has been too easy to recognize the most visible parts of the business. After all, it makes sense to keep spends that directly impact your business on a tight leash, right?

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Hiring a Digital Marketing Agency! Is it a Good Move?

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. How to Create a Digital Marketing Strategy for a Logistics Company! Digital marketing is a relatively, universally new method that combines traditional and non-traditional marketing techniques. If you’re a United Kingdom-based startup owner looking to increase your profits by promoting your products or services to your target customers, it’d be wise to get help from a digital marketing agency.

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The “Innovative” Impact of Contract Solutions – Part 2

CPO Rising

Over the last few years, the contract management (or contract lifecycle management) solution space has seen some exciting new innovations, after lagging behind other areas in the supply management space for some time. These new entrants are driving a renewed focus on contract management solutions. Today we talk about Enhanced Services Management and Vendor Performance. […].

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Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains

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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When Will Manufacturers Act to Diversify Raw-Material Supply?

Supply Chain Brain

At a time when supply chain experts are preaching the benefits of diversified sourcing, an alarmingly small number of manufacturers seem to be practicing it.

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New Plans Take the Guesswork Out of Automating Ecommerce Businesses

Orderhive

The post New Plans Take the Guesswork Out of Automating Ecommerce Businesses appeared first on Cin7 Orderhive.

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Seasoned Leadership in Action™ – An Interview with Renzo Francotto!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Our 2021 All Star Seasoned Leadership in Action Interviews! At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe. As such we have introduced our “ Seasoned Leadership in Action ” Interview series at Supply Chain Game Changer.

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NFTs & Supply Chain: What Are The Applications?

SCMDOJO

Non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, have proven their potential in every industry known. Non-fungible means non-interchangeable tickets stored on a blockchain (electronic digital ledger). The topic, Application of NFTs in Supply Chain Management, is buzzing in the supply chain & logistics space. Not only will the NFTs move the supply chain from unnecessary paper trails to an electronic platform, but they will also reduce all the bottlenecks experienced in the pipeline.

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From Rigid To Resilient: Why Enterprises Need Modular Commerce Now

Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón

Enterprise commerce is at an inflection point. Rigid, monolithic platforms slow brands down, but a full replatforming is disruptive and costly. Modular architecture offers a flexible, scalable alternative - allowing enterprise brands to modernize without ripping and replacing their entire stack. Learn how a composable approach helps modernize commerce stacks while maintaining control over critical systems.