Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 3, 2024
One of the ways companies can meet the new FDA requirement for cold-chain traceability is through smart labels that trace packages throughout the supply chain journey,
Procurement Leaders
DECEMBER 2, 2024
One of my favourite moments from last month’s Asia Pacific Procurement Congress occurred when Asahi CPO Tom Veit took to the stage in Singapore to deliver a presentation with his colleague, Naoki Nagahama. Naoki-san’s official title at Asahi is liaison director – or, in other language, a business partner. He’s part of the connecting tissue between central procurement and the wider, highly complex group of Asahi businesses.
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Spend Matters
DECEMBER 4, 2024
This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis provides an overview of Docusign and its enterprise contract lifecycle management (CLM) solution. The provider offers end-to-end CLM capabilities and has also recently released a new product, Intelligent Agreement Management (IAM), to better serve contract management use cases for other functions such as sales and finance.
Procurement Insights
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Anyone who has followed me for any length of time knows that I have always believed that it is better to get it right than to be right. This means that as much as I may challenge others, I also want to be challenged by others – including myself. For the past several decades, I have been a strong advocate of using an agent-based development and implementation model for ProcureTech solutions.
Advertiser: GEP
“What should we do about the tariffs?” There’s no straightforward answer — every leader has a different expectation. CFOs want numbers. COOs want action. CEOs want strategy. And supply chain and procurement leaders need to be ready with the right response — fast. That’s why GEP has created a simple three-part framework that will help CPOs and CSCOs brief the board and C-suite with clarity and confidence.
Skill Dynamics
DECEMBER 4, 2024
As a procurement professional, ensuring your suppliers are acknowledging the role of sustainability within their practices is highly important for, not only the obvious – improving the planet – but building effective relationships and meeting your company’s objectives. What information do you actually need from your suppliers to make a fair sustainability evaluation?
Arkestro
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Resources / Blog / 5 Ways Predictive Procurement Is Transforming High-Tech Manufacturing 5 Ways Predictive Procurement Is Transforming High-Tech Manufacturing Historically, technological advancements have powered the major evolutions in manufacturing, starting with the steam-powered industrial revolution of the late 18th century, followed in the early 20th century by electricity-powered mass production, and then the advent of computers in the 1970s.
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All Things Supply Chain
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Supply chain management (SCM) is at the forefront of a technological and strategic revolution, driven by global demands and rapid innovations.
Jaggaer
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Opportunities for Procurement Technology As we look toward 2025, European businesses are reshaping their supply chains to navigate an increasingly complex global landscape. A recent report by Maersk and Reuters Events highlights that 68% of companies are making supply chain visibility and monitoring solutions a top priority. The drivers behind this focus are clear: global disruptions like the COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical instability, and ongoing conflicts have exposed vulnerabilities in sup
Arkestro
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Press Releases / Arkestro Joins the Infor Marketplace to Amplify Procurement’s Influence with Its Infor LN Integration Arkestro Joins the Infor Marketplace to Amplify Procurement’s Influence with Its Infor LN Integration The leader in Predictive Procurement Orchestration (PPO) partners with Infor Marketplace to redefine procurement’s role in business growth.
Spend Matters
DECEMBER 2, 2024
This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis gives an overview of Aravo, a third-party risk management (TPRM) solution built to empower businesses to effectively manage risks, enhance accountability and protect themselves in a world where third-party engagements are both more critical and more scrutinized than ever. In the rapidly evolving TPRM landscape and the proliferation of VUCA, regulations and vendors, organizations are facing unprecedented challenges.
Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives
Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri
All Things Supply Chain
DECEMBER 2, 2024
The year is 1936, the machines are idle, although all the employees are at their usual workstations, but instead of working, they are playing ping pong, reading the newspaper, and…
CPO Rising
DECEMBER 4, 2024
CPO Rising’s Technology Round-Up series continues this week with fresh supply management technology news and updates covering a few recent major announcements. If you are a sourcing, procurement, or spend… The post Technology Round-Up — December 4, 2024 appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.
SCMDOJO
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Gaming laptops? For the supply chain? Well… actually yes. And the reason has nothing to do with games but rather with performance. Think of supply chain work for a moment: Do you need tech equipment that is going to handle some resource-intensive applications, even multiple applications at once? Are you wondering about what device you should invest your money in to make a smart choice?
Supply Chain Dive
DECEMBER 4, 2024
November delivery speeds improved by 27% year over year amid better fulfillment and transit times, according to project44.
Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar
Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.
Procurement Insights
DECEMBER 3, 2024
QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER : When developing an ESG strategy, how many companies consider the alignment of the following stakeholder (agent) interests regarding priorities, challenges, and desired outcomes? How do you reconcile and align the four stakeholders’ different priorities, including achieving successful outcomes for both individual and collective stakeholders (agents)?
Finale Inventory
DECEMBER 3, 2024
When it comes to ecommerce success, efficiency and accuracy in inventory and accounting are non-negotiable. That’s why we’re excited to share a powerful solution: Finale Inventory’s integration with A2X. This partnership bridges the gap between seamless inventory management and precise financial reporting. Whether you’re a growing ecommerce business or an accountant managing multiple clients, this integration simplifies your workflow and saves you time.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 1, 2024
COVID-19 forever changed supply chain executives’ mindset. At least that’s what we’ve been told by industry experts, in the years since the pandemic hit.
Supply Chain Dive
DECEMBER 3, 2024
The technology is helping the company's Velocity facility identify stock discrepancies and reduce "high-reach tasks" for workers.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.
Procurement Insights
DECEMBER 6, 2024
EDITOR’S NOTE: Today’s short post was inspired by a Kelly Barner post on AOP titled “ When Getting it Wrong Makes You Right.” In this week’s Art of Supply , I look at the practice of ‘herding’ as called out by statistician and FiveThirtyEight founder Nate Silver – less for what it tells us about political polling, and more for what it reveals about the human desire NOT to stand out from the crowd in an increasingly data driven world. – Kelly
Arkestro
DECEMBER 6, 2024
Advisory Council Virtual Date: Tuesday, March 11 Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET Strategic Flexibility: Adapting Procurement to a Changing World Hosts Caroline Cioe SVP of North America Sales LinkedIn Ben Leiken Chief Technology Officer LinkedIn Edmund Zagorin Chief Strategy Officer and Founder LinkedIn Neil Lustig Chief Executive Officer LinkedIn What to expect Join us for an engaging discussion on building supply chain resilience in the face of tariffs, reshoring trends, and market volatility.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 3, 2024
“This is a pivotal moment in our history," said Daggett. "The decisions we make today will determine the future for generations to come.
Supply Chain Dive
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Transportation management systems can be a “game changer,” but emerging technology integrations will spur even more benefits.
Advertiser: GEP
Tariffs are no longer just policy noise. They’re driving real, bottom-line impact. One policy shift and your sourcing strategy is upside down. This bulletin cuts straight to the point. How Market-Leading Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform breaks down how procurement teams are staying ahead of the chaos with real-time insights, smarter sourcing moves and AI-powered agility.
Procurement Insights
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Here is the Link to the above Gartner post MY RESPONSE The short answer is using an Agent-based versus Equation-based development and implementation model. When the Government of Canada ‘s Scientific Research and Experimental Development program funded my research to develop one of the first – maybe even the first, self-learning algorithms within a nascent AI framework to support the DND’s IT infrastructure through a more efficient MRO procurement process, the AI used in 1999,
Procurement Talk with David Byrne
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Watch on YouTube Summary In this episode, Martin Smith interviews Canberk Incekara, Head of Indirect Procurement at OCS. Canberk shares his extensive experience in procurement and supply chains, discussing the evolution of the industry, the importance of understanding the end-to-end value chain, and the challenges of … Continued The post Cultural Adaptability and Soft Skills: A New Era in Procurement with Canberk Incekara – Episode 104 appea
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 1, 2024
Paul Debolt, government contracts practice group co-leader with Venable LLP , predicts how requirements for selling to the federal government will be impacted by the new administration.
Supply Chain Dive
DECEMBER 4, 2024
The Solstice program will help SMEs access funding to advance scope 3 commitments.
Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon
This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia
Procurement Insights
DECEMBER 6, 2024
“Three months after taking over as CEO, Welch set a vision for each business unit that they had to be #1 or #2 in their markets; if not, they had to fix, sell, or close the unit. This later became his one of the most famous strategies.” (Source: CEIBS ) I use The following process to determine if I want to advise, work with, or mentor a particular ProcureTech solution provider.
The Procuretech Podcast
DECEMBER 3, 2024
In this episode of The Procurement Software Podcast, host James Meads explores the critical role of A players in leading digital transformations within procurement teams. He discusses the challenges organisations face in finding the right talent to implement digital procurement tools and emphasises the importance of having experienced and adept change managers Tune in for insights that can help drive your organisation's success in embracing technological changes.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 3, 2024
The company has been previously found by researchers to be among the world’s most polluting brands when it comes to plastic waste.
Supply Chain Dive
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Companies adjusted inventory and marketing strategies to accommodate the shorter Black Friday to Christmas timeframe.
Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón
Enterprise commerce is at an inflection point. Rigid, monolithic platforms slow brands down, but a full replatforming is disruptive and costly. Modular architecture offers a flexible, scalable alternative - allowing enterprise brands to modernize without ripping and replacing their entire stack. Learn how a composable approach helps modernize commerce stacks while maintaining control over critical systems.
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