Spend Matters

APRIL 11, 2023

Categories: Procurement Strategy & Planning , Supply Chain , Supply Risk Tags: Sponsored Posts Since the early days of Covid and the immediate blow to global supply chains, the frequency and impact of supply chain disruptions has only increased. During the pandemic, procurement organizations were often the unsung heroes that scrambled to respond to unexpected supply shortages, faltering suppliers and bottlenecked supply chains.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 13, 2023

Organizations are increasingly seeking more choice and flexibility as they modernize their mission-critical workloads. But each organization is at a different point and has different goals when transforming their businesses and modernizing their SAP environments. Some organizations are looking to improve business operations by moving from legacy ERP to SAP S/4HANA®, SAP’s next-generation ERP software, while others want to replace manual processes with AI and automation.

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Procurement Tactics

APRIL 11, 2023

18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Sustainability Issues in Procurement — Embracing Sustainability Sustainability issues are what many businesses should prioritize if they want to continue striving for sustainability in their business operations, especially their procurement activities.

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ABC of Procurement

APRIL 10, 2023

Sometimes things go wrong where you did not expect. The post How not to enter the EU: Short procurement story first appeared on ABC of Procurement.

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Advertiser: GEP

Procurement and supply chain leaders are presented with their fair share of challenges, with a host of tools and strategies to resolve them. That said, what’s the best path forward to leverage this year’s trends? In this recap of a recent GEP-WBR webinar, 7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024, GEP’s Pramod Sethumadhavan explores seven vital leadership trends that will help guide procurement and supply chain decision-makers.

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Pipefy

APRIL 11, 2023

Employee terminations are never easy, comfortable, or pleasant and require time and consideration to get right and be performed in a compassionate manner. But if this process is sloppy, unstructured, or unstandardized, employers run the risk of disgruntled employees, tarnished company reputations, uncomfortable conversations, or — worse — legal consequences.

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Art of Procurement

APRIL 11, 2023

Strategy and tactics. Vision and execution. Procurement organizations have to excel on multiple levels at the same time if they. The post Developing a Vision for Continuous Change appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Procurement Freelancers

APRIL 9, 2023

Procurement is responsible for overseeing all of the processes involved in getting the goods, services,… The post Procurement Agents: A Crucial Part In The Journey Of Your Company’s Success first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 11, 2023

If you’re a supply chain management professional, you’re probably aware of how important it is to continuously improve your skills and knowledge in this field. With the ever-evolving business landscape, staying current on the latest industry trends and best practices is crucial for your success. Fortunately, there are numerous courses available to help you develop your expertise in supply chain management, regardless of your level of experience.

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Supply Chain Dive

APRIL 12, 2023

The burgeoning technology can help companies save time and money, if they can afford the upfront costs of integration and technology training.

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Procurement Tactics

APRIL 11, 2023

18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Treaties and Standards for Sustainability — Everything About Sustainability Treaties and standards for sustainability keep the companies in check if they are sustainable in their business operations , especially in procurement.

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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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All Things Supply Chain

APRIL 14, 2023

US looks to establish rules for AI After the recent rise in popularity over OpenAI’s ChatGPT, countries are now looking to regulate this industry to prevent data breaches and subdue…

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 10, 2023

AI-enabled supply chains are 67% more effective than their non-AI counterparts, thanks to reduced risks and lower overall costs, market analysis shows.

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Supply Chain Dive

APRIL 14, 2023

The company has addressed growing complexity in its network by positioning goods closer to end customers, lowering costs and reducing delivery times.

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Procurement Tactics

APRIL 13, 2023

18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Sustainable Environment — Embracing Sustainability Sustainable environment is closely linked to the health of each life form living on this planet. Thus, it is important for companies to ensure that their business operations, especially their procurement, do not negatively affect the environment.

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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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ivalua

APRIL 13, 2023

The post Ivalua Supplier Collaboration Demo appeared first on Ivalua.

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Art of Procurement

APRIL 13, 2023

Procurement 6 is a short podcast from Art of Procurement that publishes in the Art of Procurement feed every Friday. The post [Pod] Procurement 6 – April 14th, 2023 appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Supply Chain Dive

APRIL 11, 2023

A fee will apply if an Amazon Fresh, Whole Foods or Kohl’s location is within the same distance or closer to the customer’s delivery address.

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Procurement Tactics

APRIL 12, 2023

18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Sustainable Labor Practices — Embracing Sustainability Sustainable labor practices in procurement should be observed to ensure that the employees will have a safe working environment. However, how can you integrate sustainable practices into your business operations?

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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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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 11, 2023

Smart supply chain infrastructures have the potential to transform the way we do business, but we need to ensure seamless data interoperability and data integrity.

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The Thomas Blog

APRIL 13, 2023

A little competition is good from time to time. We should know: we've been working hard to be North America's leading resource for the manufacturing community since 1898. We're not alone, either. Let's celebrate the following ten companies as the leading suppliers last month on Thomasnet.com ® : 1. Triad Magnetics Triad Magnetics is based in Parris, CA.

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Supply Chain Dive

APRIL 12, 2023

Talks for the nationwide contract have been slated to start April 17, but the union alleges progress on local matters hasn't met the mark.

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Una

APRIL 13, 2023

Pain Points in Procurement Series Moving Supplier Relationships from Transactional to Strategic Tips for shifting your supplier relationships from transactional to strategic in an effort produce more cost-saving ideas and value. By Hugo Britt | April 13, 2023 Search Welcome to Una’s Pain Points in Procurement series. Each week, the Una team will explore one of ten common pain points impacting procurement today, and put forth actionable solutions to each of these challenges.

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Advertiser: GEP

Generative AI goes beyond just automating tasks and providing real-time answers. Did you know that implementing generative AI reduces sourcing cycle times and allows for faster decision-making across procurement operations? In this whitepaper — Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes With the Power of Generative AI — experts reveal how the strategic application of generative AI within procurement processes is paving the way for groundbreaking improvements.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 10, 2023

Blockchain has been heralded as revolutionary for many industries, but no application of the technology has undergone the hype cycle boom-and bust quite as much as the supply chain.

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Art of Procurement

APRIL 13, 2023

On March 10th, there was a run on Silicon Valley Bank. Days of concerning news and regulatory filings from the. The post [Pod] Loss Aversion Theory and the Collapse of SVB appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Supply Chain Dive

APRIL 13, 2023

Cyberattacks against supply chains are becoming more common and more sophisticated. A cybersecurity expert gives insight on what companies can do.

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Una

APRIL 11, 2023

Advantages and Disadvantages of ERP Systems Discover the advantages and disadvantages of utilizing ERP systems to drive efficiencies and cost savings in procurement. By Eric Edwards | April 11, 2023 Search In the world of business software applications, few are bigger and more expansive than enterprise resource planning applications, also known as “ERP” systems.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 10, 2023

The decision to break from Smith’s approach was cheered by analysts, who raised their stock-price targets or recommendations, even as they warned of challenges.

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Procurement Freelancers

APRIL 12, 2023

It is crucial to make sure you have a dependable source to get products on… The post Understanding Why Conducting A Supplier Audit Is A Good Idea first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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Supply Chain Dive

APRIL 14, 2023

FedEx and UPS have been implementing the practice into their operations. But is there a limit to how adjustable rates can become?

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Una

APRIL 12, 2023

EPISODE 110 Telling a Business Story Beyond the Numbers with Christian Frantz Hansen By Kelly Barner | April 12, 2023 Procurement has been working to build stronger, more partnership-based relationships inside the business, and yet we still struggle to maintain trust. Fortunately, we are not alone on this journey… other functions, finance in particular, struggle with the same.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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

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