Supply Chain Brain

JULY 8, 2021

Businesses need to look to their people and processes in tandem with innovative technologies to lead to real supply chain transformation.

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ProcurePort

JULY 8, 2021

Do you need a new supplier strategy? Are you tired of so-called ‘best supplier strategies’ that don’t seem to work? We’re going to let you in on a little secret. You don’t need 100 supplier management strategies to get the job done. No, you just need the right approach and procedures, and we daresay the […]. The post 3 Supplier Management Strategies That Drive Results appeared first on ProcurePort Blog.

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ivalua

JULY 7, 2021

If you missed our webinar that highlighted the story of Rolls-Royce ’s success overcoming the supply chain challenges during COVID-19, you can still access the full recording and learn more about how they worked to create more resilience and efficiency by modernizing and digitizing their supply chain using Ivalua tools. . The past 18 months has shined a light on the criticality of an effective supply chain and procurement management.

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Supply Chain Queen

JULY 3, 2021

Freedom. We all want it, even in our supply chains to unlock visibility and truth. People often have a will to fix problems tied to transparency and traceability but don’t know how. Slavery affects over 40 million people and another 85 million children under the age of 11 work in hazardous labor conditions. Yet despite. Read more. The post A Selfish Plan to Save the World with Transparency + Freedom in Supply Chains with Justin Dillion, CEO of FRDM appeared first on SupplyChainQueen®.

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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.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 4, 2021

There’s a wide variety of risks that international supply chains face. Here’s a look at what — and how — companies are managing today.

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ProcurePort

JULY 7, 2021

Are you thinking of developing a new sourcing risk management plan? Wondering how to better mitigate supply chain risk when sourcing? Or just keen to explore some of the best risk management practices Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) can adopt? Keep reading, that’s what we’re going to talk about in this blog. You see, risk management […]. The post 5 Critical Supply Chain Risk Mitigation Principles for Sourcing appeared first on ProcurePort Blog.

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The Network Effect

JULY 6, 2021

The post 5 Tips for Maximizing Warehouse Efficiency appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 4, 2021

Traditional data management systems worked well when supply chain professionals had more time to adapt, and the enterprise data landscape was more uniform, structured and simple. But the world is different now.

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ProcurePort

JULY 6, 2021

There are two sides to every coin, and opposite the buyer is the supplier; one truly cannot exist without the other. From a business standpoint, this is the purpose of a well-developed procurement program. Procurement departments have the ability to nurture and establish relationships with a variety of vendors to meet the organization’s needs at […].

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ivalua

JULY 4, 2021

System will improve the experience for employees and suppliers while supporting sustainable growth in shareholder value. Massy, France 05 July , 2021 – Ivalua, a leading provider of global Spend Management Cloud solutions, today announced that Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) has selected and implemented its platform as the foundation for its procurement digital transformation.

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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

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 5, 2021

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Why don’t you have a TMS (Transportation Management System) Solution yet? Integrating ERP article and permission to publish here provided by Ihor at FiduciaSoft. An ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system is the central element of almost every business today. Sometimes referred to as the “Accounting ERP”, these systems are necessary and often even mandated by law, no matter how large or small the business is.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 5, 2021

Phil Renaud, executive director of The Risk Institute in the Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University, discusses how the persistent drought in the western U.S. is forcing food supply chains to rethink their sourcing strategies, as well as pursue longer-term initiatives for coping with the effects of climate change.

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Jaggaer

JULY 8, 2021

The post Why Supplier Financial Risk Will Persist in the New Normal appeared first on JAGGAER.

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Superior Business Solutions

JULY 8, 2021

Sure, Things Happen. But Have They Bitten Off More Than They Can Ship? I came across an interesting article about one of our new competitors in the promotional products industry. And I call them competitors with tongue in cheek. FedEx recently announced plans to try to become your supplier of promotional products, too. But apparently, […]. The post Is THIS How Fed Ex Serves Their Promo Clients?

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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.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 7, 2021

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Competing against Amazon? You Need A Blue Ocean Strategy! Get Our EBOOK HERE. Amazon Supply Chain strategies article and permission to publish here provided by Jae Jun. Amazon offers sellers fulfillment options. One is FBA and the other is FBM. As a growing seller, you may already know what fulfillment options work best for you.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 7, 2021

John Haber, founder and chief executive officer of Spend Management Experts, dissects the U.S. Postal Service’s 10-year plan for reviving operations and reaching profitability.

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Sourcing and Supply Chain

JULY 7, 2021

logistics-tech conference. Logistics is not merely the movement of goods and arranging resources for business, but it’s a most strategic function in the Supply Chain. It requires the attention of the top management and the fuel of technology to gear up to the next level. In view of the same, the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) brings the first edition of the Logistics- Tech Conference.

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SupplyShift

JULY 6, 2021

The 2020 triad of health, economic, and racial justice crises has accelerated corporate thinking about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Today, whether through internal hiring initiatives, philanthropy, or community engagement, most major companies are engaged in diversity in some capacity. But only a handful of businesses are looking at the supply chain as another opportunity to advance diversity.

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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.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 3, 2021

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 8 of the Best Cryptocurrencies for Investing! Invest in silver article and permission to publish here provided by Suvendu Mohapatra. Silver has been used as a store of value and medium of exchange for millennia. But storing physical silver at home isn’t always the most convenient or cost-effective.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 7, 2021

The pandemic has worsened conditions for the roughly 2 billion cows, sheep, goats, pigs and chickens that are exported each year, and epidemiologists have joined the calls for reform.

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Jaggaer

JULY 6, 2021

The post Procurement Innovation: A Three-Year Vision appeared first on JAGGAER.

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Supply Chain Action Blog

JULY 8, 2021

Imagine. Imagine that Amanda (a completely imaginary person) is a demand planner at Kool Komfort Foods ( a completely imaginary company , also branded as K2), a nationwide producer of healthy comfort foods. She got her bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering about five years ago. After a short stint in manufacturing process engineering in another industry, she got interested in the business side of things and moved into supply chain planning, starting in demand planning.

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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.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 6, 2021

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Fireworks Supply Chain! Get Our EBOOK HERE. For a small building project I was planning I recently went to the local hardware store to pick up some 2″ x 4″ x 8′ boards. I had heard that the price of lumber had increased but I hadn’t paid that much attention to what was going on.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 9, 2021

A review of critical supply chains uncovers major weaknesses in the consumer packaged goods sector.

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SupplyShift

JULY 6, 2021

The 2020 triad of health, economic, and racial justice crises has accelerated corporate thinking about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Today, whether through internal hiring initiatives, philanthropy, or community engagement, most major companies are engaged in diversity in some capacity. But only a handful of businesses are looking at the supply chain as another opportunity to advance diversity.

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Superior Business Solutions

JULY 6, 2021

The New “Old School” Way to School Your Competition It wasn’t too long ago that I felt the need to post, more than once, that print marketing wasn’t “dead” as those with a digital bias were fond of claiming. Fortunately, those days are gone. Today, people are realizing the limitations of a digital-only strategy, along […]. The post Invest in This Print Powerhouse To Increase Sales first appeared on Superior Business Solutions.

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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

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 7, 2021

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Protect Your Files With the Right Online PDF Tool! PDF Management article and permission to publish here provided by Joe Johnston. Portable Document Format or PDF has been one of the most-used file formats in today’s modern era when it comes to saving digital documents. Since almost all people are using computers and electronic devices, there’s no doubt why the usage of electronic files are continuously rising since then and

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 8, 2021

Disco Corp., a Japanese maker of semiconductor equipment, has a novel approach to remote work — those who choose to stay home pay the colleagues who brave the commute to show up in the office.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 5, 2021

New findings differentiate the latest mass ransomware attack — which affected more than 1,000 businesses — from other recent assaults on the software supply chain.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 8, 2021

Hilco Global and Gordon Brothers Group typically come on the scene when it’s time to run going-out-of-business sales and shutter stores. In a sign of just how much the pandemic has turned the retail business on its head, they’ve started opening them.

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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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