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What is a Source to Pay Process? Your Procurement Guide

ProcurePort

A source to pay process, or S2P, is a more comprehensive and robust version of a procure-to-pay process. While procure-to-pay processes usually begin with identifying internal needs and submitting departmental requisitions, the source to pay process takes this a step further and adds a higher-level element into the procurement operation. Rather than beginning with departmental […].

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Be Prepared: Improving Supplier Risk Management In Your Business

ivalua

The Covid-19 pandemic has exposed the fact that many supply chains remain inadequately prepared for a crisis. It’s no excuse to remain passive, though. Supply chain management and procurement sit poised on the frontlines of managing global supply risks for their brands. A reliable supply chain can decrease purchasing and production costs for manufacturers and sellers.

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Autonomous vehicles in logistics part 2: Current developments

All Things Supply Chain

Flying cars have not been invented yet, which, if it were for “Back to the Future”, they would have appeared in 2015.

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U.S. Exporters Complain of Being 'Blanked' by Ocean Carriers

Supply Chain Brain

As if the global economic downturn weren’t bad enough, U.S. exporters are confronted by a raft of vessel cancellations that hinder their ability to fulfill what overseas sales they’re still able to make.

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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

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.

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What is 5G? And What Does it Mean for Supply Chain?

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What is the Digital Supply Chain? There was a time not that long ago when there were no cell phones or smart phones. Now they are literally billions of smartphones and cell phones. This doesn’t even include the number of desktops, laptops, tablets, and all other internet enabled electronic devices.

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Collaborate to Win

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The need for Procurement to improve collaboration with suppliers, and other stakeholders, has gained broad acceptance in recent years. In case anyone was sleeping, the Covid-19 crisis has provided further evidence. As supply chains were disrupted, those organizations that had the closest relationships with suppliers were most likely to gain preferred access to keep goods flowing, and effectively forecast.

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To 'Future Proof' Your Supply Chain, Answer These Four Questions

Supply Chain Brain

Faith in existing enterprise systems, protocols and technology has been severely tested during the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. How should we adapt?

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What if Your Supplier Had a Yelp Review?

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What is Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)? Yelp article and permission to publish here provided by Sam Jenks at kodiakrating.com. Has your friend, or partner, ever looked at you and said, “Let’s go out to eat!”? (Side Note: we’re talking about pre- or post- COVID 19 of course).

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Conducting Effective Procurement Spend Analysis in the Current Environment

Jaggaer

With the current global economic circumstances, it should come as no surprise that businesses across all industries are looking for real time solutions to aid their procurement process by identifying cost reduction and spend management opportunities as a priority. The pandemic has not only created a need for a shift in business process, but it has caused budgetary constraints in many segments of the economy as many countries see themselves in lockdown.

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The emerging shape of recovery

SupplyShift

The economic impacts of the COVID-19 coronavirus were swift. As countries around the globe responded with shutdowns, demand for some goods and services plummeted and skyrocketed for others. Businesses scrambled to understand and mitigate their risks , which stretched from the point of service delivery to disruptions deep within supply chains. Now it appears the initial response phase is coming to an end.

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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report

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?

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How AI Is Changing Perishable Food Forecasting

Supply Chain Brain

Accurate forecasting is essential for upstream supply-chain planning and execution — and reducing food and financial waste.

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Why Solids Control is a Game Changer for the Oil Industry!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Solids Control article and permission to publish here provided by Skyler Malley at diamondtservices.com. Waste is inevitable in any activity of construction, but there is not necessarily an issue so much with waste as there is with how it is dealt with. Technology has been instrumental in helping avoid waste in the oil industry, and that technology is solids control.

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Integrated Assortment Planning: A Vital Capability for Retailers

Solvoyo

In today’s changing market dynamics, the retail business is getting more competitive by the day. Increasing competition by online marketplaces, along with evolving consumer expectations and shopping patterns are making the category management decisions more complex. As customers’ options increase, so do their expectations. Category management and merchandise planning are at the core of retailing.

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The emerging shape of recovery

SupplyShift

The economic impacts of the COVID-19 coronavirus were swift. As countries around the globe responded with shutdowns, demand for some goods and services plummeted and skyrocketed for others. Businesses scrambled to understand and mitigate their risks , which stretched from the point of service delivery to disruptions deep within supply chains. Now it appears the initial response phase is coming to an end.

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

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

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How Smart Contracts Speed Up Demand Sensing and Fulfillment

Supply Chain Brain

As consumer demand and buying patterns rapidly undergo changes in a digital economy, the supply chain that supports these emerging needs has to be both responsive and lean — and that’s a difficult balance to achieve.

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Does Access Matting Hurt the Environment?

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Access matting article and permission to publish here provided by Skyler Malley at diamondtservices.com. Access matting is a process of using mats to create a barrier between the earth and a job site. Often access matting is used during oil drilling or other large construction projects.

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Integrated Assortment Planning: A Vital Capability for Retailers

Solvoyo

In today’s changing market dynamics, the retail business is getting more competitive by the day. Increasing competition by online marketplaces, along with evolving consumer expectations and shopping patterns are making the category management decisions more complex. As customers’ options increase, so do their expectations. Category management and merchandise planning are at the core of retailing.

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Navigating COVID-19: Mid-term Procurement Strategies for a Managing the Crisis

Jaggaer

As the COVID-19 virus begins to subside in many parts of the world, supply chains are stabilizing. Some remain unpredictable, but many companies are trying to navigate the reopening process. Once they’ve taken immediate action , how can organizations ensure stability moving forward? What mid-term steps can they take to minimize their risk and maximize value?

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Supply Chain Orchestration: A New Era in Supply Chain Management

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.

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Repairing Broken Supply Chains After COVID-19

Supply Chain Brain

So you thought your supply chain was prepared for disruption?

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Ensuring Digital Transformation Succeeds – Karthik Rama is the Procurement Doctor

The Procuretech Podcast

We've often spoken about different software solutions and certain, specific areas of the Procurement flight deck which can be automated or digitised. Here, we're taking a step back and looking more holistically at dissecting a project from the conception, right the way through to after installation and commissioning has been completed and managing the performance of the vendor throughout the duration of the contract.

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Assortment Planning: A Vital Capability for Retaining Sector Competitiveness

Solvoyo

In today’s changing dynamics, industries and businesses are getting more competitive by the day. Retailing is no exception. In fact, the retailing sector is getting even more complex since consumers’ expectations are evolving and the shopping patterns are constantly changing. As customers’ options increase, so do their expectations. The decisions around category management can no longer be supported by manual analysis based on broad assumptions and averages.

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Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up: 06/05/20 – 06/11/20

All Things Supply Chain

Ocean shipping shrinks as pandemic pummels retailers Some shipping lines, whose retail customers are being severely affected by the coronavirus pandemic, are reducing sailing speeds and taking longer routes around…

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How to Create a Blueprint for Fleet Resilience

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,

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No Fly Zone: How the Aerospace Industry Is Handling COVID-19

Supply Chain Brain

With more than 95% of airplanes still grounded around the world, aerospace and defense leaders must reconsider supply-chain resiliency — and how to withstand unpredictable crises.

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Spotlighting Import/Export Professionals!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Common Mistakes in Importing and Exporting! (Infographic). Import/Export article and permission to publish here provided by Sam White at argentus.com. Customs experts are an often unsung, but important, part of strategic Logistics operations. Here’s the lowdown on what companies should be looking for when hiring import/export professionals, and what the talent picture looks like on the ground.

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Rethinking Your Supply Chain? Start With the Warehouse

Supply Chain Brain

Modernizing operations is a requirement for maximum productivity and happy customers — and automated solutions are a good place to start.

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Three Things to Consider When Employees Work From Home

Supply Chain Brain

The landscape of the workforce is inevitably changing, and so must employers and employees if they want to stay relevant.

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Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability

Direct materials sourcing is evolving, with procurement now tasked not only with cost efficiency but managing sustainability and risk management. The environment is marked by heightened demand and expectations, compounded by challenges such as rising input prices, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions. While some embrace cutting-edge tools like AI and blockchain for global trade functions, others lag in technology adoption.

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Russia Plans to Overhaul the Northern Sea Route. Here's a Brief Overview.

Supply Chain Brain

The Northern Sea Route has been deemed a potential alternative to routes crossing the Suez or Panama canals, potentially cutting distances up to 45%.

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Three Indicators to Inform Freight Decisions During a Crisis

Supply Chain Brain

What we learned from the last recession can help companies survive the current shipping landscape.

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COVID-19 Has Revealed Fatal Flaws in the U.S. Drug Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

The U.S. is seeing dangerous effects from an over-reliance on offshore manufacturers.

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The End of Single-Source Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

In a post-COVID-19 world, no smart company can rely solely on China for its manufacturing.

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr