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.
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.
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.
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,
Spend Matters
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
In This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read. The post AI in Procurement and ‘Autogmentation’ Part 4 — Procurement use cases of AI and Generative AI appeared first on Spend Matters.
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.
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.
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.
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 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
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 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.
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
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 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.
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.
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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.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
IBM watsonx is changing the game for enterprises of all shapes and sizes, making it easy for them to embed generative AI into their operations. This week, the CEO of WellnessWits, an IBM Business Partner, announced they embed watsonx in their app to help patients ask questions about chronic disease and more easily schedule appointments with physicians.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Dive
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Construction is booming, but it may not be enough to meet rapidly rising demand for warehouse space.
Spend Matters
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Spend Matters is delighted to announce the 2023 roster for our ‘Future 5’ list. For the fifth year in a row, our analysts have highlighted five start-ups that excite them the most. This year, the five companies that have proven themselves as potential future trend setters are akirolabs, Calculum, dSilo, Mithra and ORO Labs. To warrant such attention, these vendors must have a product that is ideally 2 to 5 years old, is used by more than five customers and displays an innovative appl
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!
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,
Una
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
EPISODE 141 Supply Chain Tech and Supplier Onboarding with Toni Ann Careccio By Kelly Barner | November 15, 2023 Change is as hard as it is inevitable. Even the most exciting new project can quickly go from “This is fantastic!” to “What on earth were we thinking!” when unexpected questions arise. How those moments are managed, and the tone that is kept in place through the process, ultimately determine the potential for value and success for everyone involved.
Supply Chain Dive
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
How proactive inventory planning and operations management can keep brands from falling behind during the holiday season.
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 15, 2023
The package-handling giant plans to fill the $79 million facility with more than 3,000 robots by 2024 to handle tasks like lifting, reducing the need for manual labor.
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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