Procurement Leaders

MARCH 6, 2023

From simmering geopolitical tensions to soaring energy costs and staff shortages, the challenges faced by businesses in recent months have been complex and interlinked, and procurement has a key role to play in tackling this “polycrisis”. At Procurement Leaders, we’ve been seeking out the community’s insights into how they’re dealing with these challenges and how they see things panning out in the months to come.

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SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

MARCH 6, 2023

The push to deploy autonomous trucks is on, but there are other considerations that must be addressed first.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 8, 2023

The wisest companies will take a proactive approach to risk management, predicting and preparing before reacting.

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Una

MARCH 6, 2023

9 Innovative Purchasing Concepts for Procurement Implement various innovative purchasing concepts to ditch the old-school way of doing things and bring your procurement function up to speed. By Hugo Britt | March 7, 2023 Search Ask any old-school procurement professional about the “how” of procurement, and they will point you to the same sourcing cycle that has been used for decades: Define your business needs Float the RFQ Evaluate and select suppliers Negotiate and sign the agreement It’s a fr

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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.

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Procurement Heads

MARCH 7, 2023

Celebrate women’s achievements. Raise awareness about discrimination. Take action to drive gender parity. IWD belongs to everyone, everywhere. Inclusion means all IWD action is valid. For this year’s International Women’s Day, Procurement Heads spoke to leaders from across procurement to get their thoughts on equity. “If you’re just starting your career, unsure of the path you want to take, try procurement!

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Procurement Tactics

MARCH 9, 2023

Cocoa Prices – Historical Graph Real-time chart of historical daily cocoa prices. The prices are down in U.S. dollars per MT. The current price is and is last updated on. The average price in the past 3 days is The average price in the past 7 days is The average price in the past 30 days is The average price in the past 365 days is Popular questions about cocoa prices: Why are cocoa prices fluctuating?

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Procurement Leaders

MARCH 10, 2023

Risk has become an increasingly important focus for Stockholm-headquartered consumer goods giant Electrolux, which has thousands of Tier-1 suppliers. With such a large supply base, it’s not surprising to hear the business faces many different threats, including cyber risks, material availability challenges and logistics risks – to name but three.

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ProcurePort

MARCH 6, 2023

Procurement is a crucial aspect of any business, and it plays a significant role in ensuring that the organization runs smoothly and efficiently. As a procurement professional, you are responsible for ensuring that your organization obtains the goods and services it needs at the right quality, quantity, and price. In this blog post, we’ll discuss […] The post 6 Ways to Improve Procurement Performance appeared first on ProcurePort Blog.

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Procurement Tactics

MARCH 8, 2023

Lean Hogs Prices – Historical Graph Realtime chart of historical daily lean hogs prices. The prices are down in U.S. dollars per pound. The current price is and is last updated on. The average price in the past 3 days is The average price in the past 7 days is The average price in the past 30 days is The average price in the past 365 days is Popular questions about lean hogs prices: Why are lean hogs prices fluctuating?

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All Things Supply Chain

MARCH 10, 2023

Following the U.S. The Netherlands is set to impose chip export control on China The government of the Netherlands is moving forward with export restrictions on semiconductor manufacturing equipment.

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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?

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ivalua

MARCH 5, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] 5 Reasons to Attend 2023 Ivalua NOW Paris! March 6, 2023 | | Ivalua NOW by Eloise Barnum 5 Reasons to Attend 2023 Ivalua NOW Paris – Breaking New Ground We are thrilled to invite procurement leaders, innovators, customers, and colleagues to Ivalua NOW Paris. This year, we’re exploring uncharted territory – embodying the spirit of those who take strides in “Breaking New Ground” !

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ProcurePort

MARCH 6, 2023

In today’s competitive business landscape, it’s essential to ensure that your procurement process is streamlined and efficient. A smooth procurement process can help your organization save money, reduce risk, and enhance collaboration with suppliers. However, simplifying and streamlining procurement is often easier said than done. In this blog post, we’ll discuss six ways to simplify […] The post 6 Ways to Simplify & Streamline Your Procurement Process appeared first

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Procurement Tactics

MARCH 7, 2023

Sugar Prices – Historical Graph Real-time chart of historical daily sugar prices. The prices are down in U.S. dollar cents per LB. The current price is and is last updated on. The average price in the past 3 days is The average price in the past 7 days is The average price in the past 30 days is The average price in the past 365 days is Popular questions about sugar prices: Why are sugar prices fluctuating?

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Una

MARCH 7, 2023

EPISODE 105 Mining the Gaps for Strategic Supply Chain Value with Steve Clarke By Kelly Barner | March 8, 2023 The simplest solution to a problem is most likely the best one. Cutting through the noise to find root causes can be challenging, however, especially when there seems to be an overly complicated digital answer to every business question. In this episode of The Sourcing Hero podcast, Host Kelly Barner welcomes Steve Clarke.

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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

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 5, 2023

Following a period of seesawing freight rates and persistent service failures, ocean carriers and shippers are struggling to achieve some measure of equilibrium.

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Supply Chain Dive

MARCH 8, 2023

The U.S. Trade Representative said it is looking at all existing options and may consider new tools “to combat the harms of China’s state-led, non-market practices.

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Procurement Tactics

MARCH 6, 2023

Coffee Prices – Historical Graph Real-time chart of historical daily coffee prices. The prices are down in U.S. dollars per Lbs. The current price is and is last updated on. The average price in the past 3 days is The average price in the past 7 days is The average price in the past 30 days is The average price in the past 365 days is Popular questions about coffee prices: Why are coffee prices fluctuating?

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

MARCH 9, 2023

Artificial Intelligence is once again making waves across the tech world. The combination of new approaches to understanding language – foundation models and the generative AI revolution – and powerful, GPU-based compute is driving step function improvements in our ability to process, understand and engage in natural language. Whether enterprises are leveraging these powerful technologies to process and understand unstructured documents or build conversational AI platforms that surfa

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 6, 2023

Labeling products as “not for the EU” will be one of the most visible changes to result from Brexit in Northern Ireland and the rest of the U.K.

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SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

MARCH 10, 2023

A prevailing conclusion from the learnings of the past years is that we should move away from a “manufacturing center of the world” to be better prepared to mitigate the shortages and transport challenges. But it’s not that simple.

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Una

MARCH 8, 2023

Pain Points in Procurement Series When Supplier Negotiations Come to a Standstill What to do when supplier negotiations appear to be at an impasse, why negotiations break down, and how to up your chances for success. By Hugo Britt | March 9, 2023 Search Welcome to Una’s Pain Points in Procurement series. Each week, the Una team will explore one of ten common pain points impacting procurement today, and put forth actionable solutions to each of these challenges.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

MARCH 8, 2023

Part one of a three-part series exploring how generative AI like ChatGPT is already transforming businesses Since its launch in November 2022, OpenAI’s ChatGPT has captured the imagination of both consumers and enterprise leaders by demonstrating the potential generative AI has to dramatically transform the ways we live and work. As the scope of its impact on society continues to unfold, business and government organizations are still racing to react, creating policies about employee use o

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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 Optimization

Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 9, 2023

More carriers are flying with the latest-generation turbines that — while as much as 20% more fuel efficient — also have been prone to far more frequent maintenance cycles than their more robust predecessors.

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Supply Chain Dive

MARCH 10, 2023

While 2022’s discounting frenzy cost the online retailer market share, the CEO told Supply Chain Dive it’s looking to grow through new categories and brands.

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Spend Matters

MARCH 7, 2023

Categories: Industry News , Supply Risk Management , Sustainability Tags: PRO Today global supply chain risk management data, software and services provider, apexanalytix, announced its acquisition of ESG Enterprise, an environmental, social and governance (ESG) SaaS and data analytics software provider. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. The acquisition augments apexanalytix’s ability to help customers manage their supplier and supply chain information, risk and opportunities by adding a

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Procurement Bulletin

MARCH 5, 2023

China Manufacturing Ramps Up As China opens up from their COVID restrictions, manufacturing is ramping up again. Global Shipping Heading Into a Slump While China manufacturing is ramping up, global shipping is slumping. Apple Continues Diversifying Away from China We’ve posted about this before, as Apple starts to shift their supply chain reliance on China, another Apple supplier, GoerTek, is also investing in manufacturing operations outside of China.

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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.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 8, 2023

2023 will continue to present supply chain organizations with an imperative to analyze, predict and resolve issues before they arise.

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Supply Chain Dive

MARCH 7, 2023

Sewon America will open its second facility in the state as Hyundai's planned $5.5 billion factory becomes a magnet for additional investment.

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Spend Matters

MARCH 6, 2023

Categories: Commentary , Conferences , ERP , Source to Pay Tags: Webinar Jaggaer has released the recording of its recently held webinar “Elevating your source-to-pay tech strategy in 2023.” The webinar featured Jason Busch, founder and CEO of Spend Matters, and Jennifer Glassman, a procurement and payables consultant with extensive experience in designing procurement strategies in public universities.

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SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

MARCH 9, 2023

Risk management doesn’t have to be complex. This practical, easy-to-implement framework supports decision-making and risk management.

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