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How to Build Procurement Influence – and Why it Matters

Una

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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How will DTC change the landscape of ecommerce growth over the next 3-5 years?

Supply Chain Dive

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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The transformative power of ecosystem partnerships

IBM Supply Chain Blog

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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#28 | How to Use Technology to Prepare for Unexpected Disruption with Anand Singh

The Supplier Experience

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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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report

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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In the Switch to Green Ship Fuels, What Comes First — Investment or Demand?

Supply Chain Brain

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

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CPO Spotlight: Victoria Cope

Procurement Heads

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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When Is Slack Fill Functional and When Is It Wasted Space?

All Things Supply Chain

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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The non standard pipe: A short procurement story

ABC of Procurement

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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Head2Head with Tom Bracher

Procurement Heads

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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Egg US Prices – Historical Graph [Realtime Updates]

Procurement Tactics

Egg Prices – Historical Graph Realtime chart of historical daily egg prices. The prices are down in U.S. dollars per dozen. 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 egg prices: Why are egg prices fluctuating?

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

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 Weekly Wrap-Up 03/10/2023-03/16/2023

All Things Supply Chain

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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ChatGPT for Supply Chain: Exploring the Opportunities Ahead

SCMDOJO

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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Latest ONS Labour statistics show a need for immediate labour market support

Procurement Heads

“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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Coal Prices – Historical Graph [Realtime Updates]

Procurement Tactics

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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Supply Chain Orchestration: A New Era in Supply Chain Management

When the only certainty is uncertainty, what does that mean for today’s supply chain management approaches? This eBook delves into how supply chain orchestration can help businesses unlock agility, transparency, intelligence, and trust across their end-to-end supply chain.

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Key Manufacturing Tech Trends for 2023

Supply Chain Dive

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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For the CHIPS Act to work, stop bashing China

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

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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When Adopting New Tools for the Supply Chain, Don’t Forget Change Management

Supply Chain Brain

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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Orange Juice Prices – Historical Graph [Realtime Updates]

Procurement Tactics

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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How to Create a Blueprint for Fleet Resilience

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,

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US Postal Service spends more on ground transport as it shifts away from air cargo

Supply Chain Dive

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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Wind-Powered Cargo Ships Coming to a Supply Chain Near You

Procurement Bulletin

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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It’s Time to Embed Climate Considerations Into Supply Chain Strategies

Supply Chain Brain

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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Cheese Prices – Historical Graph [Realtime Updates]

Procurement Tactics

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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Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability

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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Understanding Spend Management Perspectives: CFO, CEO, Procurement Director & Procurement Manager

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

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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Characteristics of a Procurement Intrapreneur

Una

Characteristics of a Procurement Intrapreneur Discover the characteristics of a procurement intrapreneur, and explore why intrapreneurship and group purchasing go so well together. By Hugo Britt | March 14, 2023 Search Since Una launched nearly 10 years ago, we’ve had conversations with every type of procurement professional. We’ve chatted with experienced sourcing veterans, junior employees just finding their feet, CPOs wielding enormous buying power at Fortune 500 companies, and trail-blazers

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Procurement’s New Recession-Proofing Strategy: Autonomous Negotiations

Supply Chain Brain

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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Cotton Prices – Historical Graph [Realtime Updates]

Procurement Tactics

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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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

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Microsoft unveils AI tool to mitigate supply chain risk

Supply Chain Dive

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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MBO Partners: Vendor Analysis — Independent talent platform solution overview, roadmap, competitors, tech selection tips, analyst summary

Spend Matters

Categories: Procurement Systems & Architecture , Talent Management Tags: PRO This Spend Matters PRO Vendor Analysis provides an overview of MBO Partners and its solution for independent talent contracting and management. Over the past decade many large enterprises have begun digging into their extended and external workforces to better understand who they are engaging, how they are engaging and how they can leverage external workers of all varieties to save costs, engage top talent for quali

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Truckers Oppose Biden’s Pick for Labor Chief Over Gig-Worker Law

Supply Chain Brain

Julie Su backed the 2019 California contract-worker law, known as AB5, in her previous role as the state’s labor secretary.

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Milk Prices – Historical Graph [Realtime Updates]

Procurement Tactics

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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The Art of Consistent Perfect Order Delivery: Smart Order Fulfillment Through Orchestration

Shippers and logistics service providers are pressured to match the “Amazon effect” for fast and efficient service across multiple B2C, B2B, and D2C channels. Perfect order delivery - on-time and in-full at the lowest possible cost – is critical. However, recent surveys of supply chain stakeholders reveal that many don't have the technology necessary to achieve it.