Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 21, 2021
By its very nature, the supply chain is especially vulnerable to cyber attack, says Zac Rogers, assistant professor of supply chain management at Colorado State University.
Supply Chain Queen
NOVEMBER 25, 2021
What an incredible honor to wake to on Thanksgiving morning. I’m incredibly humbled to accept the Global 2021 Supply Chain Social Media Influencer of the year award. Thanking everyone from the bottom of my heart for allowing me to share the stories and provocative PoVs that challenge paradigms for progress.For every underrepresented or misrepresented person.
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ProcurePort
NOVEMBER 25, 2021
Strategic sourcing involves optimizing a school’s overall spending with few suppliers, going through the process of establishing contracts as a university or as one educational institution, as opposed to every department or school having to go through this process themselves. With strategic sourcing, schools and universities save money, centralize their procurement planning and management processes. […].
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. How to Select a Forex Broker! Forex and Binary options trading article and permission to publish here provided by Nikki Gabriel. You must know that opting to be a binary option or a Forex trader can probably be the most profit-making business alternative. We are sure you are curious to know how to get in this boat.
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.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 20, 2021
Here's how third-party logistics providers supplement fulfillment and delivery operations.
The Network Effect
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
The post 4 Ways Supply Chain Disruptions Will Impact the Holiday Season appeared first on The Network Effect.
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Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Brand Protection – The Definitive Role of the Supply Chain! Curb appeal article and permission to publish here provided by Claire Glassman. First impressions can create a lasting impact on your business. Although at times, you never get the second chance to undo this. In the competitive arena of businesses, one single negative feedback from a customer might hurt your reputation.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
The high-profile but temporary unavailability of semiconductors and other industrial components is getting a lot more coverage these days than the chronic shortage of an even more vital resource: water.
Bonfire
NOVEMBER 25, 2021
If you’re planning a transition to eProcurement, you’ve likely come up against the question “who should pay for this?” And for good reason. The pandemic put a strain on already tight public sector budgets and demand for new projects only continues to climb. With so many competing priorities and budgetary constraints, when does it make sense to go with a vendor-paid eProcurement model?
ProcurePort
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
Following the increased complexity of healthcare procurement and the benefit of sound supply chain controls, experts are calling for hospitals to introduce advanced technologies for the effective management of healthcare procurement and supply chain processes. For instance, procurement portals are already adding to the effectiveness of purchasing across manufacturing and retail companies, allowing for the […].
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
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Lead Generation for Supply Chain: 5 Ways to Get Prospects! Lead enrichment article and permission to publish here provided by Candice Outreach. Companies often work on lead generation and contact potential clients individually, hoping to get them to work with them. It can be frustrating when many of these leads end up ignoring you or decide they don’t want to work with you after you’ve spent lots of time communicating with th
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 21, 2021
Coffee snobs have a lot to worry about right now. A global shortage of beans is already threatening to push up prices at cafes and supermarkets. Now, your morning cappuccino or latte might start leaving a bitter taste for other reasons too.
SupplyShift
NOVEMBER 24, 2021
For a business to meet its sustainability goals, it can’t look solely within its own four walls. To see truly impactful sustainability improvements in a company, suppliers need to be a top consideration, as their activities have an outsized impact on a company’s sustainability performance overall. However, understanding exactly how to navigate sustainability with your suppliers can be challenging.
Zycus Cognitive Procurement
NOVEMBER 24, 2021
Accounts Payable teams often have to walk a thin line between maintaining a strong supplier relationship and ensuring a positive cash flow. Organizations relying on manual and paper-driven processing cycles face inefficiencies across the accounts payable process cycle. Furthermore, AP teams have a complex mandate as they interact with vendors and other business functions.
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.
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 20, 2021
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Declutter your office article and permission to publish here provided by Carol Trehearn. Decluttering your office is a no-brainer. It will make managing your files and other resources a lot easier – plus, your working environment will suddenly become more spacious and vibrant. After all, it’s difficult for employees to concentrate when everywhere they turn is a mess.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
Avantra, an AIOps and automation solution for SAP operations, announced the launch of Avantra Enterprise Edition, the next-generation AIOps platform for intelligent SAP landscape management, designed to deliver secure, integrated and automated operational experiences.
SupplyShift
NOVEMBER 24, 2021
For a business to meet its sustainability goals, it can’t look solely within its own four walls. To see truly impactful sustainability improvements in a company, suppliers need to be a top consideration, as their activities have an outsized impact on a company’s sustainability performance overall. However, understanding exactly how to navigate sustainability with your suppliers can be challenging.
The Good Spending
NOVEMBER 25, 2021
The new source of competitive advantage Porter's two primary sources of competitive advantage are cost and differentiation. Companies set out to become either the cheapest in the industry/market or the most unique. Naturally, the cheapest ones engage in price wars to win or die. Differentiation champions tend to become most valuable to their customers.
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.
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Cryptocurrency Exchange Pros and Cons! Trends in Cryptocurrency article and permission to publish here provided by Jean Nichols. The emergence of crypto among the people has been proved a worthy investment. Earlier, only some people invested in this crypto, but the trend of bitcoins is getting raised at a reasonable level.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 24, 2021
The cost of a traditional Thanksgiving Day feast has risen 14% this year, while the bird’s price tag has jumped 24%.
The Procuretech Podcast
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
We're back with the third in our 5-part series on e-sourcing platforms, and this week we're looking at how e-sourcing can fit into a wider scope covered by a software solution. How can an e-sourcing requirement be married together with upstream and downstream features to create a mini-suite centred around vendor management, with e-sourcing at its core?
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 21, 2021
Artificial intelligence, combined with other technologies and innovations, could bring about some long-lasting improvement across the entire supply chain, from the factory floor to the retail shelf. Here are some scenarios.
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.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 24, 2021
Cutting out fuel stops can save time, money and the environment.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
Walmart is expanding its efforts to offer aerial deliveries to homes, joining with startup DroneUp to begin dropping off items ranging from cans of tuna to children’s thermometers.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
84.51°, a retail data science, insights and media company, announced the release of its new platform, the 84.51° Collaborative Cloud, designed to help the CPG industry optimize its data science teams.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
The number of days containers are waiting to be picked up by trucks at California’s neighboring ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach climbed to a record in October, just before officials announced a new plan to clamp down on the backlog in collections.
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
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
A growing cohort of smaller companies that survived the cold depths of the pandemic say now they’re in danger because the economy is too hot.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
Mike Jette, vice president of consulting with GEP, defines the term “Collaboration 2.0,” and explains how it differs from earlier concepts of supply chain collaboration.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
Many organizations overlook the vast benefits that direct spend digitization offers to a company’s processes and bottom line.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
LogicSource Inc., a procurement services and technology provider, announced enhancements to its spend and data analytics platform OneMarket Insights.
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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