Una

MARCH 16, 2023

Pain Points in Procurement Series How to Build Procurement Influence and Why it Matters How to build procurement influence as a way to stay engaged with other business functions, drive value, and achieve more desirable outcomes. By Hugo Britt | March 16, 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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Supply Chain Dive

MARCH 13, 2023

To effectively compete in DTC channels, retailers must have real-time visibility across all inventory pools via an order management software mechanism.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

MARCH 16, 2023

The adage about keeping your friends close has taken on new meaning in the current world of business. Jason Kelley, Global Managing Partner and Strategic Partnership Lead, IBM Consulting, believes that today, organizations need to work with an ecosystem of partners to succeed, even if they’re competitors. A partner ecosystem approach upends the traditional paradigm of competition among enterprises, moving away from bitter rivalries toward a more fluid and collaborative path to success. 

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The Supplier Experience

MARCH 16, 2023

In this episode of the Supplier Experience Live Podcast, we head to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to speak with Anand Singh , who is VP of Integrated Supply Chain at Sword Health.  Anand started working in Procurement and Supply Chain at an early age in his family business. He was managing a small fleet of two trucks serving their most important clients, including Unilever.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 12, 2023

Key to the success of ocean carriers' decarbonization efforts is the switch to green fuels.

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Procurement Heads

MARCH 15, 2023

For Procurement Heads ‘ latest CPO Spotlight, she spoke with Ben Stickland from our Public Sector team about her career. You previously took part in our Big Interview series in 2021, how much has changed for you professionally since then? Since we last spoke I am delighted to have made the move into public sector procurement and joined the Government Commercial Function as the Commercial & Category Director for the UK Health Security Agency.

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ProcurePort

MARCH 17, 2023

As with every industry, technology is quickly changing the way we do business. Procurement is no exception to this new reality. While procurement and supply chain management professionals increasingly serve as trusted advisors to CFOs and other C-level executives, finding opportunities to save money remains a top priority. To meet this need, technology can be used […] The post Technology Revolutionizing the Procurement Industry appeared first on ProcurePort Blog.

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All Things Supply Chain

MARCH 13, 2023

Slack fill refers to the space remaining when manufacturers opt not to put as much product in a package as could fit.

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Procurement Heads

MARCH 16, 2023

As part of a retained campaign to recruit a Senior IT Procurement Consultant for ITAA, Tom spoke to James Dobbin , Director and Head of Practice for Procurement Heads ‘ Financial & Professional Services sector to discuss the sort of person they are looking to hire. You can watch their conversation below. Can you give us an overview of ITAA?

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Procurement Tactics

MARCH 13, 2023

Coal Prices – Historical Graph Real-time chart of historical daily coal 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 coal prices: Why are coal prices fluctuating?

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Speaker: Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD - President of LMA Consulting Group, S&OP Expert, and Speaker

The world of supply chain and logistics has been plagued with volatility, disruptions, and increased regulations. Several issues are converging simultaneously, creating a precarious path forward. In this webinar, we will talk about the current status of the supply chain and what the successful and unsuccessful paths forward will look like. Join demand planning and SIOP expert Lisa Anderson for a riveting discussion evaluating the geopolitical landscape and looking at the bigger picture to create

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ProcurePort

MARCH 17, 2023

Best Practices for Successful Procurement Procurement is the process of acquiring goods or services from external sources to meet the needs of an organization and supplier sourcing is at the top of the list. It is a critical aspect of any business that involves finding the right suppliers, negotiating contracts, and managing relationships to ensure […] The post New Supplier Sourcing appeared first on ProcurePort Blog.

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All Things Supply Chain

MARCH 17, 2023

DHL adds Volvo EV to fleet for net zero DHL Supply Chain has introduced the first fully electric vehicle (EV) to its UK fleet.

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Procurement Heads

MARCH 14, 2023

“However, the fact that the final dataset to be unveiled before tomorrow’s budget shows that unfilled vacancies remain over one million shows the critical state of the labour market across the UK. “When we also consider the changes in payrolled employment, we can see that the shortage of workers is only growing. “While the number of vacancies is continuing to fall, estimates for payrolled employees are on an upward trajectory that started in February 2021 and aren’t showing signs of slowing.

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Procurement Tactics

MARCH 14, 2023

Orange Juice Prices – Historical Graph Real-time chart of historical daily orange prices. The prices are down in U.S. dollar 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 orange juice prices: Why are orange juice prices fluctuating?

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Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

We’ve all heard the buzzwords to describe new supply chain trends: resiliency, sustainability, AI, machine learning. But what do these really mean today? Over the past few years, manufacturing has had to adapt to and overcome a wide variety of supply chain trends and disruptions to stay as stable as possible. Stability has become key in this post-COVID world, and will remain key moving forward.

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ABC of Procurement

MARCH 13, 2023

Here is another true story from my Procurement career. Sounds like a funny one, but I was not laughing back then :) The post The non standard pipe: A short procurement story first appeared on ABC of Procurement.

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Supply Chain Dive

MARCH 13, 2023

Here are the major tech trends that will continue to dominate the landscape for manufacturers in 2023 — and how manufacturers can implement digital transformation to harness everything it has to offer.

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SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

MARCH 17, 2023

New provisions in the CHIPS ACT appear to be targeted at China, creating yet another dynamic that could slow the ultimate goal of the act: to boost U.S. production of semiconductors.

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Procurement Tactics

MARCH 14, 2023

Cheese Prices – Historical Graph Real-time chart of historical daily cheese 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 cheese prices: Why are cheese prices fluctuating?

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Speaker: Cathy Morrow Roberson, Research Manager for the Reverse Logistics Association

In today's competitive business landscape, providing a seamless return experience and maintaining an efficient supply chain are critical to customer satisfaction and loyalty. Businesses need to leverage advanced tracking systems and data analytics to identify bottlenecks and improve supply chain visibility. Efficient return management stands as a crucial strategy for optimizing the supply chain.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 15, 2023

If you are in the supply chain industry, you are probably well aware of the constant need to optimize processes and improve communication between stakeholders. With the advent of new technologies, businesses have revolutionized how they operate and stay ahead of the curve. And one of the most promising innovations in recent years is ChatGPT for supply chain.

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Supply Chain Dive

MARCH 16, 2023

Relying more on trucks than airplanes is one component in Postmaster General Louis DeJoy's wide-ranging plan to improve the agency's financial health.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 14, 2023

Why do some companies get so much more value from their supply chain and logistics deployments over time, while others see their value degrade?

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Procurement Tactics

MARCH 15, 2023

Cotton Prices – Historical Graph Real-time chart of historical daily cotton 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 cotton prices: Why are cotton prices fluctuating?

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Speaker: Wayne Spivak, President and CFO of SBA * Consulting Ltd., Industry Writer, Public Speaker

If you’re lost in the world of spend management needs and your GAP analysis is lacking perspective on the future state of your business performance, listen up! With the advancement of technology, the implementation of spend management best practices and concrete GAP analyses is more streamlined and accessible than ever before. And while this may sound like great news for you and your clients, it won’t be worthwhile unless you have the latest techniques to back up your ambitions!

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

MARCH 16, 2023

Spend Management is a critical function within an organization, and it involves the strategic management of the company’s spending to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and enhance profitability. However, different stakeholders in the organization view spend management differently, depending on their roles and responsibilities within the organization.

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Procurement Bulletin

MARCH 12, 2023

Wind-Powered Cargo Ships Coming to a Supply Chain Near You All the hoopla and attention has been focused on going electric. But the other environmentally-friendly power source, wind, could be something you see in the near future. Namely, wind-powered cargo ships ! Rate Hikes Hurting Manufacturing As the US Federal Reserve continues to hike interest rates, this poses a risk to manufacturing as manufacturing shows signs of slowing down.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 15, 2023

As companies focus on reducing their greenhouse gas (GHG) footprint, buyers and suppliers have an opportunity to embed climate considerations into their supply chain strategies.

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Procurement Tactics

MARCH 14, 2023

Milk Prices – Historical Graph Real-time chart of historical daily milk prices. The prices are down in U.S. dollars per CWT. 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 milk prices: Why are milk prices fluctuating?

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Speaker: Robyn O’Brien - Founder of Sirona Ventures, Adjunct Professor at Rice University’s Business School, Supply Chain Optimization and Logistics Expert

Today’s supply chain leaders are required to stay strong in the face of disruption and not only accept it, but embrace it – after all, progress is made outside of your comfort zone. While it’s easier said than done, conquering the fear of instability in your supply chain is within your reach. Thanks to the advancement of technology and AI, we now have more tools and resources at our disposal than ever before to conquer, not crumble, in the face of uncertainty.

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Spend Matters

MARCH 15, 2023

Categories: Accounts Payable , P2P , Procurement Systems & Architecture Tags: PRO This Spend Matters PRO Vendor Analysis provides an overview of Planergy and its P2P solution. It has been interesting to watch the evolution of IT procurement for SME and MM over the last few years. The pandemic certainly accelerated the digitalization of SME and lower-middle-market companies.

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Supply Chain Dive

MARCH 14, 2023

The Dynamics 365 Copilot not only flags potential threats, but also automatically drafts an email to suppliers asking whether they will be impacted.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 12, 2023

A negotiations strategy fueled by artificial intelligence provides a holistic approach to manage economic hurdles, while positively impacting the bottom line.

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Procurement Tactics

MARCH 16, 2023

18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Strategic Procurement — Everything You Should Know Strategic procurement allows businesses to meet the demand of the current procurement landscape by making sense of the data and automating the procurement process. However, what is it?

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