ProcurePort
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Sustainable procurement is gaining popularity as people prioritize environmental concerns, social responsibility, and ethical practices in today’s global discussions. Companies are recognizing the significance of using procurement practices that align with present business requirements. These practices also contribute to building a sustainable and resilient future.
Supply Chain Dive
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
The holiday season is critical, but it doesn’t have to be chaotic and stressful. The right strategies can help you stay ahead of the curve so your business can take on holiday pressure with renewed confidence.
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Barkers Procurement
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
There are several different reasons why you might wish to optimise your procurement department. Your business or organisation could be entering a new growth phase or a growth strategy phase. You might be developing a new product or breaking into a new market. Then there are more straightforward business reasons such as the need to control costs and increase profitability.
Supply Chain Dive
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Only half of surveyed procurement executives feel they are making effective progress on modern slavery risks in their sourcing, according to a recent Gartner report.
Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - Host of “The Storytelling Chronicles: Life, Lessons & Logistics with The Bodacious Cowboy" Podcast, 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,
ProcurePort
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
In global commerce, the Purchase Order (PO) is a crucial document that facilitates the exchange of goods and services. This document is crucial for a smooth purchasing process. It ensures that businesses receive what they need on time. In this exploration, we will examine the concept of a purchase order. We will understand the different […] The post Understanding Purchase Orders: A Deep Dive into the Procurement Process appeared first on ProcurePort Blog.
All Things Supply Chain
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
In the world of global trade and logistics, cargo ships are the unsung heroes that transport goods across the oceans, linking manufacturers, suppliers, and consumers worldwide.
Purchasing & Procurement Zone brings together the best content for professionals in the purchasing and procurement field from the widest variety of thought leaders.
Supply Chain Dive
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
J.B. Hunt and BNSF are teaming up with Grupo México Transportes on a rail and truck service linking multiple cross-border markets.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Forrester Research just released “The Forrester Wave™: Digital Process Automation Software, Q4 2023: The 15 Providers That Matter Most And How They Stack Up” by Craig Le Clair with Glenn O’Donnell, Renee Taylor-Huot, Lok Sze Sung, Audrey Lynch, and Kara Hartig and IBM is proud to be recognized as a Leader. IBM named a Leader In the report, Forrester Research evaluated 15 digital process automation (DPA) providers against 26 criteria in three categories: Current offering,
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Supply chain sustainability efforts continue to ramp up, but while companies are responding to global challenges, economic pressures are a different story.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 12, 2023
Rich Kilmer, chief executive officer of CargoSense, brings us up to date on the technology that enables shipment visibility — including the internet of things and digital twins — and what shippers are really looking for in that department.
Advertiser: GEP
How can businesses gain a competitive edge in an era marked by relentless competition and economic fluctuations? The secret is mastering strategic cost management strategies. This GEP bulletin, "Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability," breaks this down into clear, actionable steps. Discover how these strategies can boost your enterprise's financial health, helping not only to keep up but to excel in today's market.
Supply Chain Dive
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Mitchell Arends will oversee procurement, manufacturing, transportation, warehousing and planning as the snack food company looks to accelerate its optimization goals.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Kubernetes , the world’s most popular open-source container orchestration platform , is considered a major milestone in the history of cloud-native technologies. Developed internally at Google and released to the public in 2014, Kubernetes has enabled organizations to move away from traditional IT infrastructure and toward the automation of operational tasks tied to the deployment, scaling and managing of containerized applications (or microservices ).
Art of Procurement
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Convoy (2015 – 2023) was a freight brokerage that aimed to disrupt a high-volume, low-margin space by applying advanced automation. The post Supply Chain Post Mortem: Convoy appeared first on Art of Procurement.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
The savings as well environmental benefits of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) vanish when fleet drivers fail to charge and become overly reliant on the gasoline engine.
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Shippers and logistics service providers are pressured to match the “Amazon effect” for fast and efficient service across multiple B2C, B2B, and D2C channels. Perfect order delivery - on-time and in-full at the lowest possible cost – is critical. However, recent surveys of supply chain stakeholders reveal that many don't have the technology necessary to achieve it.
Supply Chain Dive
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Logistics management has entered a new era, marked by the demand for rapid shipping, optimized value chains and real-time adaptability to supply chain disruptions.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Data monetization is a business capability where an organization can create and realize value from data and artificial intelligence (AI) assets. A value exchange system built on data products can drive business growth for your organization and gain competitive advantage. This growth could be internal cost effectiveness, stronger risk compliance, increasing the economic value of a partner ecosystem, or through new revenue streams.
Spend Matters
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
In the previous parts of our series, we covered AI in detail, highlighting its evolution over time and the different levels of AI. We also covered the state of AI adoption in business and procurement. However, we didn’t address the elephant in the room: generative AI. Generative AI has captured the attention of many people because of the broad use cases that it can cover (anyone can relate to a tangible use case, which is very different from other past technologies such as blockchain) and of its
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Jagadish Turimella, chief operating officer and co-founder of GEP, offers some best practices that companies can adopt for ensuring that their supply chains are prioritizing sustainability.
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
Supply Chain Dive
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
How proactive inventory planning and operations management can keep brands from falling behind during the holiday season.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
In today’s hyper-competitive digital landscape, the rapid development of new digital services is essential for staying ahead of the curve. However, many organizations face significant challenges when it comes to integrating their core systems, including Mainframe applications, with modern technologies. This integration is crucial for modernizing core enterprise applications on hybrid cloud platforms.
Spend Matters
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
The procurement technology market is evolving rapidly and deploying the latest power that innovation can bring to support the changing and challenging needs of its customers. In an ever-crowded space it’s hard for those who rely on these platforms and systems to keep ahead of the latest developments. For that reason, Spend Matters analysts make it their mission to scour the market to find those new solution providers that can fulfil a very specialist role to fulfill the procurement needs of toda
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
With all the focus on warehouse management systems, facilities might be neglecting the importance of managing the yard as well, says Colin Mansfield, vice president of Yard Management Solutions.
Advertiser: FourKites
Direct Store Delivery, or DSD, is a common practice among global suppliers and retailers – like PepsiCo, Frito Lay, CVS, and Dollar General – and its popularity is growing, with the global DSD market expected to reach $1.19 trillion by 2027. Download this eBook for exclusive insights into direct store deliveries, challenges, benefits, and future trends.
Supply Chain Dive
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Besides the Gold Star service offered by Zim, CMA CGM also started a new short-sea service carrying vehicles from Mexico to the Southeastern port.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, legacy applications often stand as barriers to progress. These existing systems, characterized by outdated technology and architecture can hinder an organization’s ability to keep up with changing business needs and pose significant security and operational risks. Staying competitive is essential in today’s fast-paced business industry—this is where legacy application modernization comes into play.
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
India has seen a 44% increase in exports to the U.S. as American companies looking to diversify their supply chains turn away from China.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Like a world-class chess player, scenario planning allows you to anticipate moves and counter moves to visualize how the “game” will play out and adjust your strategy and plans before the game begins!
Advertiser: GEP
In the face of volatile macroeconomic conditions and other complex challenges, supply chain and procurement pros must strike a tough balance between seemingly contradictory demands: boosting performance and sustaining and extending business operations, all while meeting customers’ needs. This GEP paper provides impactful tips on how to develop a strategic procurement approach that focuses on collaboration, innovation, and sustainability.
Supply Chain Dive
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
The price increases, which are slated to take effect on Jan. 21, come as the agency faces continued financial challenges.
Spend Matters
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
On November 8, Zip hosted its first annual Zip Forward User Conference in San Francisco, California. At the event, the provider revealed several new solution features, including a relatively robust sourcing module. Zip also hosted panels and facilitated keynotes and Q&A sessions with various procurement and finance leaders from notable customers, such as Snowflake, OpenAI, Discover and Northwestern Mutual.
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
A new book, Strong Supply Chains Through Resilient Operations, from the consultants at Kearney offers real-world examples and insight on how to build resilient supply chain operations.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
The Quarterly Freight Data Report: A Q3 Review of the Trucking Economy & How It Will Shape Q4 '23 is a publication using Loadsmart data sets for shippers. Understanding the cyclical nature of the market, and where we currently are within that market, helps Shippers to make better predictions for the current quarter and into the new year.
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CEVA Logistics, a global leader in third-party logistics, was contracted to help a technology company manage its complex supply chain, supporting B2B, B2C, and reverse flows across multi-leg transport. CEVA leveraged Kinaxis to eliminate blind spots across supply chain activities, centralize order and logistics management, and drive cost-effective plans for order execution.
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