The Wrapping Paper Waste Problem – and what can be done about it
All Things Supply Chain
DECEMBER 14, 2020
Ripping open wrapping paper on Christmas morning is without a doubt one of the most exciting things children and adults alike look forward to.
Sat.Dec 12, 2020 - Fri.Dec 18, 2020
348 
8 Vendor Management Best Practices
ProcurePort
DECEMBER 16, 2020
What are some of today’s top vendor management best practices? What vendor management pitfalls should you be watchful of? Which of these practices can improve your bottom line? We have scoured high and low searching for vendor management practices that will put you miles ahead of your competitors. Here are our top eight recommended vendor […].
Join 110,000+
professionals
Sign Up for our Newsletter
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Trending Sources
How Modern Software Empowers Procurement with Agility and Resilience in Times of Crisis
ivalua
DECEMBER 14, 2020
The pandemic wreaked havoc on businesses and their supply chains, but even in these trying times, there’s a silver lining. What we learned about agility and resilience can be applied to future-proof the source-to-pay (S2P) process and help organizations meet any new challenge with confidence. In a recent webinar, “ How to Leverage S2P Platforms to Enable Supply Chain Resilience ,” procurement experts from Forrester, Ivalua and Procurement Leaders discussed how digital transformation and the tech
For Fleet Management, AI and IoT Are Better Together
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 17, 2020
The artificial intelligence of things is already forming the backbone of many of today’s commercial transportation systems, especially in fleet safety.
Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization
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.
How to Land Your First Job in Supply Chain
All Things Supply Chain
DECEMBER 16, 2020
It may not seem like it, but the first job in your supply chain management career could actually be one of the most important.
Finding a Procurement Service that Fits Your Business
ProcurePort
DECEMBER 16, 2020
Remember Goldilocks? The little lady who wandered into the forest and tested each porridge and each bed till she found just the right fit? Well, business professionals often feel like they’re Goldilocks, looking for the perfect solution that’s catered just to their specific needs. Mixing metaphors a bit, it’s quite like looking for the foot […].
Sign up to get articles personalized to your interests!
Purchasing & Procurement Zone brings together the best content for professionals in the purchasing and procurement field from the widest variety of thought leaders.
More Trending
U.S. Sees First Hiccups in Push to Deliver COVID-19 Vaccine
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 16, 2020
The first hiccups in the distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine in the U.S. included a holdup in delivering 3,900 shots to two states and the announcement that Pfizer would deliver about 900,000 fewer doses next week than are set to ship this week.
Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up 12/12/2020 – 12/17/2020
All Things Supply Chain
DECEMBER 18, 2020
Toyota to release electric car with 10 minutes fast charging in 2021 In a report released by Nikkei Asia, it has been revealed that Toyota plans to unveil an electric…
The Role of RFI in Procurement
ProcurePort
DECEMBER 15, 2020
Are you making the most of Requests for Information (RFI) in your procurement model? The modern procurement cycle has become increasingly more complex over the years. Fortunately, the advancement of tech has not been lost within the procurement industry. Today RFI software has made life easier for both suppliers and procurement teams, allowing them to […].
2021 Strategies for Inventory Management and Supply Chain Recovery
EazyStock
DECEMBER 13, 2020
You already know the biggest supply chain disruption of 2020: the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite increasing vaccine approval, the pandemic is far from over. A vaccine won’t magically eradicate the coronavirus; instead, it will take the vaccine coupled with additional widespread safety measures to usher in a ‘new normal’ – optimistically, by Q3 of 2021. But ‘back to normal’?
GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report
Advertiser: GEP
The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?
How a New Zealand Meat Exporter Is Navigating the Pandemic
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 14, 2020
It’s tough enough maintaining a reliable domestic food supply chain during the coronavirus pandemic. Imagine, then, the challenge of managing one that stretches nearly 8,000 miles.
Why ECommerce Fulfillment is Critical for Online Sellers!
Supply Chain Game Changer
DECEMBER 16, 2020
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Featuring Our 10 Best Warehouse Order Fulfillment Articles! Get Our EBOOK HERE. Ecommerce Fulfillment is Critical article and permission to publish here provided by Nikitha Kanumuri. Technological advancements have made our lives more convenient. Different sectors of the economy have benefited from novel innovations; however, businesses can be considered as the biggest winners.
Next-Generation Disruption Management through Supply Chain Visibility
FourKites
DECEMBER 16, 2020
Last week I sat down with Adam Roark, Worldwide Trucking and Logistics Industry Lead at Amazon Web Services (AWS), as well as Bart Coppelmans and Peter Kueth of HERE Technologies. These companies represent two of FourKites’ oldest partners, so I was delighted to have an opportunity to speak with them and learn a bit about each company’s unique perspective on the growing role of platforms and location visibility within the supply chain.
Blind RFI – Game Changer, a Boon for Procurement Organizations?
Empowering CPO
DECEMBER 15, 2020
What is Blind RFI? Before we dive into this topic, let us define what exactly is Blind RFI. It can be defined as the process of preparing and publishing an RFI, to the shortlisted vendors with an objective of collecting as much information as possible from vendors which includes both qualitative as well as high level pricing information without revealing the identity of the buying organization.
Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story
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
The Need for End-to-End Visibility in Food Supply Chains
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 15, 2020
Kevin Beasley, Chief Information Office with VAI, discusses the challenge that food producers, distributors and retailers face in achieving the level of supply-chain visibility that allows them to act quickly and precisely in the event of a product recall.
Understanding Outbound Call Centers !
Supply Chain Game Changer
DECEMBER 16, 2020
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Get Our EBook here. Outbound call centers article and permission to publish here provided by Mark Henry. Before knowing about outbound call centers, let’s see what are the types of call centers. There are 3 types, such as inbound, outbound, and virtual. Further, these three are categorized as Domestic and International depending on whether they serve within the country or outside.
Automation Hero December 2020: Brand Masters
EazyStock
DECEMBER 14, 2020
Julie Kehrens, Manager of the Account Support Team at Brand Masters has put significant effort into implementing EazyStock in her company. Not only she has been heading up the implementation, but she has had a big influence on updating processes within Brand Masters. Combining EazyStock with the strategy and processes of Brand Masters helps Brand Masters get ready for the next steps for future growth.
When Not To Take Up a Category for Strategic Sourcing
Empowering CPO
DECEMBER 14, 2020
To answer this question, it is much simpler first to list down the reasons as to when a specific category should be taken up for Strategic Sourcing. Ideally on an ongoing basis an organization should conduct Spend Analysis and Opportunity Assessment. Once every year is the right frequency. This helps a procurement organization to list down its plan for the New Year and identify categories that should be taken up for sourcing.
Supply Chain Orchestration: A New Era in Supply Chain Management
Advertisement
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.
Island-Hopping Drones to Help Bridge Vaccine Equality Divide
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 13, 2020
For tricky distribution regions, remote-control aircraft could be the answer — having already worked well delivering medicine in hard-to-reach parts of Africa and Canada.
5 Areas Your Business Should Consider Automating!
Supply Chain Game Changer
DECEMBER 18, 2020
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Never Automate a Bad Process! Get Our EBook here. Business should consider automating article and permission to publish here provided by Susan Melony. Automation is the future, but it’s the present as well. Automation works for so many niches and in so many departments. It can save you money, but it saves you from massive logistical headaches as well.
Aside from the Coronavirus, What are Procurement Organizations’ Top Priorities in 2021?
Jaggaer
DECEMBER 15, 2020
The post Aside from the Coronavirus, What are Procurement Organizations’ Top Priorities in 2021? appeared first on JAGGAER.
A 3-step guide to Supplier Risk Mitigation: COVID-19 and beyond
Zycus Cognitive Procurement
DECEMBER 18, 2020
Introduction: Supplier risk mitigation has become very important, especially in these times. The two key themes to come out of 2020 from a procurement and supply chain standpoint have been supplier risk mitigation and cyber threat. As the pandemic’s effects started to grow, organizations found their business continuity plans (BCPs) being thrown out of the window.
How to Create a Blueprint for Fleet Resilience
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,
Podcast | Supply-Chain Gaps: Lessons From the Pandemic
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 18, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has uncovered some unpleasant truths about the inability of global supply chains to withstand a disruption of such size and scope.
What are Freight Management Services?
Supply Chain Game Changer
DECEMBER 17, 2020
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What’s the Difference Between Freight Management and Logistics Management? Get Our EBOOK HERE. Freight Management services article and permission to publish here provided by Saheer Gurjot. According to Steele’s Transportation Group , freight management services help companies more efficiently move freight from one point to an end destination.
Where are you on the Journey Towards Autonomous Procurement?
Jaggaer
DECEMBER 16, 2020
The post Where are you on the Journey Towards Autonomous Procurement? appeared first on JAGGAER.
#2 | An Interview With Giles Breault on How to Approach Digitalization in Procurement
The Supplier Experience
DECEMBER 14, 2020
In this podcast, we are joined by Giles Breault, former CPO of three major corporations including Novartis Pharmaceuticals, Aventis Corporation (the precursor to Sanofi Aventis) & Roche Pharmaceuticals, listen as we discuss how to approach digital transformation in procurement. What does the future hold as an investment in digital procurement grows?
Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability
Advertiser: GEP
Direct materials sourcing is evolving, with procurement now tasked not only with cost efficiency but managing sustainability and risk management. The environment is marked by heightened demand and expectations, compounded by challenges such as rising input prices, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions. While some embrace cutting-edge tools like AI and blockchain for global trade functions, others lag in technology adoption.
Watch: The ‘New World Order’ for Business in 2021
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 13, 2020
Rod Robertson, a partner with Briggs Management, describes a radically different environment in which businesses will sink or swim in the coming year.
When Do You Need to Hire a Trucking Company?
Supply Chain Game Changer
DECEMBER 17, 2020
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. When to Call for LTL Trucking! Get Our EBook here. Hire a trucking company article and permission to publish here provided by Saheer Gurjot. For many, trucks are crucial vehicles. These crafts often prove vital to the efficient, safe, and smooth operation of numerous industries. When businesses in need require a truck’s services, they often turn a trucking company.
JAGGAER Renews Contract with Cancer Research UK
Jaggaer
DECEMBER 15, 2020
The post JAGGAER Renews Contract with Cancer Research UK appeared first on JAGGAER.
How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech
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
Let's personalize your content