SCMDOJO

AUGUST 22, 2023

Discover the power of sustainable procurement in enhancing supply chain resilience and brand reputation and learn about its importance.

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Procurement Freelancers

AUGUST 19, 2023

Purchasing things and services to satisfy the business’s demands is one ⁠ of the most critical… The post Understanding The Different Types Of Procurement Contracts first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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ProcurePort

AUGUST 21, 2023

1. Greater Cost Savings Optimized Spend Analysis: One of the primary advantages of leveraging procurement technology is the potential for cost savings. Advanced systems analyze spending, ensuring every dollar is accounted for and purchases follow company policies and contracts. Discount Management: With procurement technology, companies can seamlessly track supplier discounts or promotional offers, ensuring they […] The post Benefits of Implementing Procurement Software appeared first on P

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Procurement Leaders

AUGUST 25, 2023

Under increased pressure to save money, CPOs are being asked to do more with less. With the emergence of ESG and resilience in recent years as top priorities alongside the function’s bread and butter of cost savings, teams must now simultaneously deliver on short- and long-term corporate goals while maintaining the maximum levels of operational efficiency.

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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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Spend Matters

AUGUST 23, 2023

Spend Matters constantly updates its understanding of the state of the procurement tech market via RFIs for our SolutionMap dataset, vendor interviews, global event attendance and product demos with the aim of keeping tech-selection decision makers ahead of market trends. But we also endeavor to grow our understanding of the wants and needs of the customers using that tech – the practitioners.

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Procurement Data supply chain software solutions Suppliers 71

All Things Supply Chain

AUGUST 25, 2023

Panama Canal delays causing unrest for Shippers The Panama Canal is currently facing disruptions due to low water levels and restrictions imposed to conserve water.

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 21, 2023

Try this as a tongue twister: “Tripping through tantalizing TikTokers, tenfold to transform your tangled supply chain!” That was fun, right? In our digital age, where viral trends dominate, TikTok’s influence now extends to supply chain management. Discover the Top 10 TikTokers reshaping how you view supply chains. Beyond dance moves, they offer bite-sized insights for success, promising to elevate you above inefficiencies.

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Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain software solutions 97

Procurement Freelancers

AUGUST 25, 2023

The landscape of organizations is constantly evolving, underscoring the significance of risk management. As international… The post The Importance of Supplier Audits in Risk Management first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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Risk management Import Risk Suppliers 96

All Things Supply Chain

AUGUST 23, 2023

In the fast-paced world of technology, microchips are the unsung heroes that power our devices, from smartphones to self-driving cars.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 21, 2023

Robotics and artificial intelligence are changing more than the warehouse, says Ray Roberts, enterprise sales executive at Logiwa. An example: Autonomous vehicles are becoming more active in trucking.

Logistics 98

Logistics 98

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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Procurement Bulletin

AUGUST 20, 2023

Container Rates from China Start Rising Again As shipping rates started coming down and the chaos for supply chains started improving, it looks like container rates from China to the U.S. are starting to creep up again. Sugar Distributor Expands Products Vancouver-based sugar distributor, Rogers Sugar, is looking to expand its Montreal production facility to increase production by 20%.

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Supply chain Supply 89

Procurement Freelancers

AUGUST 22, 2023

To pursue efficient operations and stronger financial performance, organisations are leveraging external procurement resources. The… The post The Benefits of Outsourcing Procurement Services to Consultants first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain Supply 96

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

AUGUST 21, 2023

The ERP system sits at the center of the other supply chain systems and the overall connectivity. As the source of truth, this is where the foundational data should be stored.

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Supply chain Sourcing Data Supply 85

Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 23, 2023

By constructing facilities under the names of other companies, Huawei can circumvent U.S. restrictions, allowing the organization to indirectly purchase American chip manufacturing equipment.

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Purchasing 98

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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Supply Chain Dive

AUGUST 25, 2023

Increasing the maximum bicycle width by one foot would help the city's efforts to cull truck traffic and emissions, according to its transportation department.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

AUGUST 22, 2023

A digital twin is the digital representation of a physical asset. It uses real-world data (both real time and historical) combined with engineering, simulation or machine learning (ML) models to enhance operations and support human decision-making. Overcome hurdles to optimize digital twin benefits To realize the benefits of a digital twin, you need a data and logic integration layer, as well as role-based presentation.

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Data Networking Ethics Business strategy 77

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

AUGUST 22, 2023

The trucking industry is strongly tied to overall economic performance, but the rigidity it faces from labor, equipment, and regulations make it difficult to scale up and down quickly, leading to boom-and-bust cycles.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 23, 2023

The winners this season are going to be companies that keep their loyal customers close, and maintain a real focus on customer service. They'll also be deploying AI.

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Supply Chain Dive

AUGUST 23, 2023

The state’s Department of Transportation has waived wharfage charges for inbound humanitarian shipments at Maui’s Port of Kahului.

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Spend Matters

AUGUST 21, 2023

This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis provides an overview of Enable and its rebate management solution. Managing B2B rebates has become difficult in the current supply chain environment because the complexity of supply chains and deals has increased and processes and solutions have failed to evolve at the same pace as rebates. Rebates come in many different forms and vary by industry, which makes keeping track of them and maximizing savings hard.

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Management Market analysis Buyers Supply chain 69

IBM Supply Chain Blog

AUGUST 24, 2023

For disaster-prone areas, fragile connectivity remains a major problem, often going offline in critical moments. Aerospace enterprises face a similar challenge when trying to run consistent high-altitude connectivity while operating in remote locations, which can also be very expensive. This is where Project OWL comes into play: developing new technologies to help address these challenges.

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Networking Collaboration Risk Data 70

Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 23, 2023

For a business wanting to cultivate a better world, it all starts with the supply chain, says Carlos Londono, vice president of supply chain at restaurant chain Chipotle Mexican Grill.

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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 Dive

AUGUST 23, 2023

Expiration and date labels on packaging can cause confusion and food waste. Companies and researchers around the world are testing inks, pH sensors, hydrogels and other approaches to change that.

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Supply chain Supply 75

Spend Matters

AUGUST 22, 2023

When price rises for raw materials, such as copper or wheat, are market-driven or are defined by market fluctuations, the procurement professional can be sure their supplier will be on the phone to set expectations of cost increases. But it’s not a two-way street. When market prices fall, you can be sure the phone won’t be ringing off the hook! This is what our senior research analyst Bertrand Maltaverne calls the ‘silent slope.

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Raw materials Suppliers Price Buyers 69

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

AUGUST 24, 2023

As more supply chains build digital twins, few are adding their customers to the modeling, leaving gaps in their ability to drive better outcomes.

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Supply chain Supply 72

Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 20, 2023

The latest skirmish in the trade war between the U.S. and China provides yet another reminder of why American high-tech manufacturers need to diversify their supply of critical raw materials.

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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,

Supply Chain Optimization

Supply Chain Dive

AUGUST 24, 2023

Two stores in the Dallas-Fort Worth area will offer the service for customers within a 6-mile radius by the end of the year.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

AUGUST 24, 2023

It looks like an easy day for James, an IT Administrator. It is vacation time and most of his end users are out of the office, so he thinks it is time to have a look at some of the backlog tasks—maybe even procrastinate a bit. But then, the phone rings. It’s Robert, one of the end users in his company. Robert is very nervous—he’s calling from the hotel because he has lost his iOS smartphone on the beach.

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Cost of ownership Data Management Strategy 65

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

AUGUST 23, 2023

U.S.-bound shipments fell year-over-year in July but signs of improvement are beginning to appear, reports S&P Global Market Intelligence.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 25, 2023

Gebrüder Weiss said it takes about ten weeks to get coffee to Europe via sailing ships, meaning the company transports 14 tons of coffee to Switzerland once a year.

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Sustainability 98

Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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