ProcurePort

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Business spend management (BSM) refers to a unified, coherent set of business processes, supported by software that encompasses invoice management, procurement, and expense management. Business spends management addresses all the ways employees spend money within an organization. Spend management also captures related processes such as product lifecycle management, inventory management, supplier information management, budgeting, analytics, […].

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All Things Supply Chain

DECEMBER 15, 2021

AI and the productivity paradox – why it needs more than technology to transform the economy- All Things Supply Chain - Kai Keppner

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 12, 2021

What’s needed today to build truly resilient supply chains is to invest in visibility-enabled network agility over forecasting accuracy.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 15, 2021

The post Rogers appeared first on Ivalua.

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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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ProcurePort

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Over 59% of enterprises report using supply chain analytics in their daily operations. With data being the new oil, smart Chief Procurement Officers make full use of it to make strategic decisions. In fact, nearly half of respondents (49%) in Deloitte’s The Analytics Advantage report admit that their major use for analytics is to make […]. The post Supply Chain Analytics: What It Is & Why It Matters appeared first on ProcurePort Blog.

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All Things Supply Chain

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Toyota face further production stoppages due to shortages Automaker Toyota Motor Corp.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Massy, France, 16 December – Ivalua, a leading provider of global Spend Management Cloud solutions, has joined the United Nations (UN) Global Compact, the world’s largest voluntary corporate sustainability initiative. The way consumers, businesses and public institutions spend significantly impacts the sustainability and social agenda of supply chains globally.

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ProcurePort

DECEMBER 15, 2021

A purchase order PO and a purchase requisition PR are two documents required for any efficient procurement process. These documents allow finance departments and accounts payable teams to adequately plan budgets, streamline purchases and provide proof of spending in case of audit trials. Despite the significance of PR and PO documents in procurement planning and […].

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Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Best Cybersecurity Tips to Secure Your ECommerce Store! Proxies article and permission to publish here provided by Ethan Noble. The role of the internet is to furnish you with any amount of data you need continually. And with over 1. 145 trillion MB of data being generated and added each day , it is certain the internet will always keep delivering on this job.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Just as firms wrestle with a global supply chain crisis and fresh pandemic restrictions, companies in the U.K. and European Union face another looming headache: More post-Brexit red tape.

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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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ivalua

DECEMBER 12, 2021

The post Ivalua’s Procurement & Supply Chain Must Read List – December 2021 Edition appeared first on Ivalua.

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ContractSafe

DECEMBER 17, 2021

You already know how important it is to keep on top of contracts. As a healthcare facility, getting contracts properly signed and implemented is essential to staying in business. Perhaps even more important? Making sure your facility understands the importance of healthcare contract compliance and knows how to perform an audit.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Factory Relocation Guide! Relocating your manufacturing business article and permission to publish here provided by Cristina Par. When it comes to creating a relocation strategy for your manufacturing business , you have more to worry about than happy employees. For manufacturers, it’s about covering the raw cost of materials, labor, shipping, taxes, understanding your profit margins, and much more.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Short-term warehousing is one important option for helping retailers adapt to frequently changing logistical challenges.

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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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CPO Rising

DECEMBER 16, 2021

[Editor’s Note: Over the next several weeks, the Future of Work Exchange will unveil its “21 for 2021” list of key solution providers that are shaping the Future of Work through innovative technology, progressive functionality, and overall impact on the evolving world of talent and work. We will be sharing those providers here on CPO Rising as […].

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Jaggaer

DECEMBER 15, 2021

The post 2021 Highlights the Need for a Strategic Focus on Direct Materials Procurement appeared first on JAGGAER.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Great Guidelines for Trading the Gold Market. The way you invest article and permission to publish here provided by Nikki Gabriel. Investing is a great way to build your wealth. But with the uncertainty of the stock market and other traditional investments, people are turning to gold for its reliability and ongoing demand.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Restrictions on empty-container returns at major ports are the top issue that needs fixing to help ease U.S. supply chain bottlenecks, the head of the Harbor Trucking Association said, adding that true round-the-clock operations aren’t yet in place.

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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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EazyStock

DECEMBER 13, 2021

The Current Causes of Stockouts. Since the COVID-19 pandemic took hold, businesses across the globe have faced stock availability challenges. Delays at manufacturing sites, container shortages and a lack of raw material have all led to stockouts. These issues have arguably been compounded by container and truck driver shortages as well as global shipping delays.

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CPO Rising

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Ardent Partners Monthly Webinar Series Big Trends & Predictions in 2022 (Part 1) Register for Ardent’s newest webinar this Thursday and get a complimentary copy of our annual report delivered directly to you via email when it publishes in early January. This webinar is PART 1 of our “Big Trends & Predictions” for the year ahead.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Next Generation Supply Chain is Cloud Computing! How Cloud computing can help article and permission to publish here provided by Carol Trehearn. The supply chain has been taking a battering over the past year due to the complications of the coronavirus crisis. Nonetheless, there are a series of new technologies that managers have started to adopt due to the many different benefits that they bring.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 11, 2021

While the COVID-19 pandemic has rattled supply chains around the world, it has also been a boon for the adoption of cloud analytics.

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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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The Procuretech Podcast

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Enterprise suites vs. Best-of-Breed is a long-standing and hotly debated topic. This week's episode is an edit of a LinkedIn Live session that I did with Nico. If you'd like to see this on video, just head across to The Procuretech Podcast Page on LinkedIn and watch the complete live stream! The ongoing debate between Best-of-Breed vs. Enterprise Suites: Which solution is best?

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CPO Rising

DECEMBER 13, 2021

The extended workforce has, for several years, represented the natural advancement of contingent labor and its greater impact on critical enterprise objectives. Coupled with a sharply shifting business landscape, changing market dynamics, and the reimagining of how work gets done, today’s organizations must harness the influence of the symbiotic relationship between talent, technology, and business […].

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Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 4 Best Online Learning Tools for Remote Instruction! Mathematical tools article and permission to publish here provided by Aakash Chaudhary. Mean, median, and mode are the different measures of central tendency. Central tendency is the tendency of a given set of observations to gather around a single central or middle value and the single value that represents the given set of observations is described as a measure of central

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 15, 2021

In the face of major supply chain disruptions like port congestion, there are proactive measures you can take to mitigate the risks to your supply chain, starting with multi-tier visibility.

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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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The Good Spending

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Tail spend - the procurement nightmare. While we carol Procurement 4.0 and its value-centric agenda, some aspects of our job still remain in Dark Ages. What is the worth nightmare of a procurement professional? I tell you mine - the tail spend. As per the famous Pareto principle , 80% of your expenditure remains with 20% of your vendors. The rest, 80% of the supply base, generates the so-called tail spend - low-value high-quantity transactional mess.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Once considered a disruption to the workforce, robots are increasingly being seen as a way to bolster it and keep it out of harm’s way.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Wedged up against the southern edge of the Rio Grande, the sprawling desert city of Juarez has seen its share of economic booms over the years. But perhaps none quite like the one that’s taken hold today.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 12, 2021

Major global companies are facing pressure to fix what experts are calling one of the most serious software flaws in recent memory.

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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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