Art of Procurement
JUNE 13, 2023
In 2018 Harvard Business Review predicted that in 5-10 years automation would likely replace the supply chain function. “The trend. The post Building a Resilient Supply Chain with Better Data appeared first on Art of Procurement.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
JUNE 13, 2023
Can security teams keep up with attack surface risks without automated processes? Survey data indicates that the answer is no. In a 2023 survey of IT and cybersecurity professionals , nearly three-quarters (72%) said attack surface discovery alone takes more than 40 person-hours to complete. That does not include the additional time it takes for security teams to analyze the discovery data, prioritize actions and mitigate risks.
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Supply Chain Dive
JUNE 12, 2023
The rise of sustainable practices and green logistics is revolutionizing supply chain. Companies are taking steps to reduce their carbon footprint and adopt environmentally friendly practices in their logistics operations.
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
JUNE 13, 2023
While supply chain disruptions have lessened, ASCM and KPMG’s Stability Index continues to point to increased global instability.
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.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 12, 2023
When manufacturing, quality management and supply chain planning systems are all working synchronously, manufacturers are better equipped to adapt and respond to supply chain disruption.
ivalua
JUNE 14, 2023
Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Get Ready for Success! 4 Critical Workstreams for Successful Procurement Implementation June 14, 2023 | | Thought Leadership by Vishal Patel Implementing a procurement application requires careful planning and execution, but combining it with a successful strategy can also ensure stakeholder buy-in, improve communications, support change management, reduce cost, and increase speed to market.
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Procurement Tactics
JUNE 13, 2023
Bonus PDF: 51 ChatGPT Prompts to 10X Your Productivity in Procurement Download 51 Prompts → Or receive our famous weekly newsletter 7 Ways to Reduce Your Business Taxes and Drive Profitability There’s more than one way to increase your business’ profitability. As a business owner, you’ll surely devote much of your time to creating and selling products and services, promoting your brand, and growing your audience.
Procurement Heads
JUNE 14, 2023
For Procurement Heads’ latest Big Interview, Vicky spoke with Gemma Burman about her procurement career and procurement’s role within Cadent. How did you get into procurement? When I finished my qualification in business studies, I joined a laser company as an administration assistant and part of that role was buying stationery and coordinating travel arrangements.
Art of Procurement
JUNE 15, 2023
In 2004, Dove revolutionized skincare marketing by launching their ‘Real Beauty’ Campaign. Celebrated for the decision to represent women of. The post Dove’s Real Beauty Campaign: Evolution of a Social Message appeared first on Art of Procurement.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 12, 2023
Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck said German policymakers should avoid "making the same mistake again" of assuming the economy will be unaffected by the Russian war in Ukraine.
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.
Supply Chain Dive
JUNE 16, 2023
Although expected, the vote allowing union leaders to call a strike ramps up pressure on the company to reach a new agreement.
Procurement Heads
JUNE 14, 2023
For Procurement Heads ‘ latest CPO Spotlight, he spoke with Dan Goodson about how he got into procurement & what he’s doing to improve diversity. How did you get into procurement? I’m not one of those people who, as a child, had their long-term career vision in place. It has been much more of an evolution over my career. I have done various roles throughout that time in project management, commercial, finance, strategy, and then latterly in procurement.
Art of Procurement
JUNE 15, 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 – June 16th, 2023 appeared first on Art of Procurement.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 14, 2023
The environment in which chief supply chain officers find themselves has changed significantly in recent years, but most organizations have failed to adjust their approach to planning.
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
Supply Chain Dive
JUNE 12, 2023
Shippers adjusted to pandemic-related disruptions to reach customers faster. But shifting shopper preferences and cost-cutting efforts may slow things down.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
JUNE 15, 2023
How to Choose the Right Last-Mile Delivery Technology for Your Business Last-mile delivery is complex. It’s a challenge that shippers and carriers worldwide are battling every day. Will my deliveries reach my customers on time? How do I know which route is the shortest and the fastest for my deliveries? How do I manage my fleet? How can I keep track of all my deliveries?
IBM Supply Chain Blog
JUNE 12, 2023
As public cloud technology and hybrid multicloud architectures are being adopted in financial institutions at an increasing rate, we’re observing that their counterparts in the public sector— central banks—are a long way behind, due at least in part to a profoundly risk-averse approach. While central banks have a very different mission from commercial banks, what they do have in common is the need to modernize their IT operations to support digital transformation, contain costs
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 13, 2023
Luis Gonzalez, global supply chain director of Proximo Spirits, a subsidiary of Becle, relates the company's search for a decision-intelligence tool, and its partnership with Aera Technology.
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Supply Chain Dive
JUNE 14, 2023
About 120 employees, primarily couriers, will be impacted by the two Sept. 4 closures.
SCMDOJO
JUNE 14, 2023
As a business owner, you always seek ways to increase efficiency and decrease costs. As supply chain professionals, we must understand the role of Effectiveness & Efficiency in Supply Chain Optimization But while you may have already implemented changes, you feel like there’s still something missing to decrease your cost. The truth is: there is.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
JUNE 14, 2023
Sometimes the problem with artificial intelligence (AI) and automation is that they are too labor intensive. That sounds like a joke, but we’re quite serious. Traditional AI tools, especially deep learning-based ones, require huge amounts of effort to use. You need to collect, curate, and annotate data for any specific task you want to perform.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 11, 2023
In DispatchTrack's "2023 Supply Chain Perspective" survey, 72% of professionals said they're still experiencing significant supply chain challenges despite claims that the global crisis has improved.
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.
Supply Chain Dive
JUNE 15, 2023
The company’s sidewalk-roaming robots are now able to navigate complex situations on streets "with basically no intervention," its CEO said.
Procurement Freelancers
JUNE 10, 2023
To optimise an organisation’s supplier base, procurement experts employ strategic sourcing, a methodical, data-driven strategy.… The post An Insight Into Strategic Sourcing first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
JUNE 15, 2023
IBM launched Call for Code in 2018 with creator David Clark Cause and charitable partner United Nations Human Rights to effect change and create a better future using IBM technology. Over the past five years, it has inspired thousands of developers and problem-solvers worldwide to build solutions that address sustainability to help fight climate change.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 11, 2023
By 2032, about half of the world’s buses will be entirely battery-powered as will almost three out of four buses sold, according to BloombergNEF’s seventh annual Electric Vehicle Outlook.
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 Dive
JUNE 14, 2023
Longer vessel load and unload times, as well as a growing number of West Coast-bound ships, have combined to create sizable ship backups at many major port gateways.
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
JUNE 12, 2023
Reshoring has received a lot of attention, but more companies are shifting parts of their supply lines from China to other Asian countries.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
JUNE 14, 2023
IBM Quantum has entered the age of quantum utility—our quantum processors can now provide useful results to problems that challenge the best scalable classical methods. Now, we need to get utility-scale processors into the hands of our users. What do we mean? Well, for the first time, we’re making utility-scale processors available on the IBM Cloud to access with a pay-as-you-go plan.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 11, 2023
Over the past 18 months, Chinese companies have leased up to 80% of industrial park space in Mexico to produce solar panels, electric vehicle batteries and housing materials.
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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