All Things Supply Chain

MARCH 23, 2022

The counterfeit business is booming, but at the cost of authentic businesses suffering heavily.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 25, 2022

In the current era, it is clear that new modes of production are concomitant with new modes of distribution, which advances the field of logistics, the science of physical distribution or even supply chain management. Although logistics represents a whole system of space/time interdependencies, we believe that the discussion of its history and its chronological evolution still requires extensive studies to explore its origin and its advance in time, from a new point of view.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 21, 2022

Here are three key areas where companies can start.

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ProcurePort

MARCH 24, 2022

Enterprise spend management is a set of processes meant to bring transparency and control over the manner in which people given the power to spend are doing so. Such transparency can help to reduce business risk, increase profits, and improve efficiency in various areas of the business. In business spend management, it’s extremely important to […].

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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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All Things Supply Chain

MARCH 25, 2022

Food supply chains ‘falling apart’ in Ukraine Officials from the World Food Programme (WFP), the food-assistance branch of the United Nations are warning that food supply chains in Ukraine are…

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ivalua

MARCH 24, 2022

Redwood City, CA – March 24th, 2022 – Ivalua, a global leader in spend management, today announced that it has been named a leader in The Forrester Wave : Supplier Value Management Platforms, Q1 2022. Supplier Value Management (SVM) platforms include the various applications used to automate and manage activities with suppliers, including Supplier Risk & Performance Management (SRPM), Source-to-Contract (S2C), and Procure-to-Pay (P2P).

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ProcurePort

MARCH 23, 2022

Efficient software for purchase order management allows procurement teams to cut sourcing and procurement costs, improve vendor relationships, and ultimately the company’s bottom line. To increase competitiveness and ease operations, businesses are turning to software for purchase order management for help, stepping away from manual purchase management practices.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 21, 2022

The $5.25 billion expansion of the Panama Canal doubled its capacity in 2016, allowing the world’s largest cargo ships to sail more easily to America’s East Coast from Asia. Now, one of those giant vessels has been stuck near the U.S. capital for more than a week.

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ivalua

MARCH 24, 2022

The post LEADER – The Forrester Wave™: Supplier Value Management Platforms, Q1 2022 appeared first on Ivalua.

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Procurement Templates

MARCH 22, 2022

In order to build a supplier profile, users need leads for business intelligence. The following organisations are a source of rich information. D&B. Zoom Info. Contact List Provider & Builder. Our contact database has over 95 million companies profiled with all of their employees. Used to fuel sales & marketing growth, Zoominfo provides you with verified email addresses & direct dials for your desired contacts.

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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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ProcurePort

MARCH 22, 2022

A centralized Supplier Data Management solution must support five crucial business processes relating to supplier relationships. These processes include: creating, updating, extending, deactivating, and reactivating. Once the goals of these different processes are defined, all changes can then be initiated from a central point, eliminating the need to remove and sync information across P2P and […].

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 25, 2022

Factories from Australia to Europe are seeing already surging costs jump further as Russia’s war in Ukraine and the barrage of sanctions rolled out in response roil commodity markets and trade.

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ivalua

MARCH 21, 2022

After a 2-year hiatus, Ivalua is thrilled to invite procurement leaders, innovators, customers, and colleagues to Ivalua NOW Paris. . This year, we’re centering our event around the theme “Stronger Together” to celebrate the collective challenges we have overcome and how we can move forward with renewed priorities. Today, we are stronger, more united, and more determined to lead and innovate together!

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 22, 2022

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Our 2021 All Star Seasoned Leadership in Action Interviews! At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe. As such we have introduced our “Seasoned Leadership in Action ” Interview series. This interview is with Dr.

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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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ABC of Procurement

MARCH 24, 2022

Savings is the KPI of every Procurement team. And the professionals have during the time developed several ways of measuring and reporting them. The post Savings in procurement – how to calculate them first appeared on ABC of Procurement.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 25, 2022

3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, has been touted for years as a revolution in goods production — one that’s able to meet the demands of today’s picky consumer. So why hasn’t it made more progress to date?

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The Network Effect

MARCH 25, 2022

The post Supply Chain Planning for Uncertain Times appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 25, 2022

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Start Investing in 6 Easy Steps! Investing in different asset classes has become much easier in recent years. Digital platforms and financial portfolio technologies have made various assets easier to invest in, even for the average person. However, many beginners still can’t understand the measured risks and strategies that tenured investors employ for successful returns.

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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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Supply Chain Trend

MARCH 25, 2022

Preview – Most IBP cycles around the world are based on a 20-year-old process definition supported by 20-year-old planning concepts. This traditional IBP is not set up for a fast-changing world, where speed of decision making confers a competitive advantage. Intelligent automation will change this. In this series of short blogs, I will discuss the transition of traditional IBP towards a more intelligent IBP.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 23, 2022

The move by some states to soothe the sting of soaring fuel prices by temporarily suspending diesel fuel taxes has some unlikely opponents: truckers, the very people it’s supposed to help.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

MARCH 24, 2022

The larger the operation, the more challenges it presents to a company’s logistics needs. Determining who should handle logistics depends on both the buyer and seller’s relative and absolute sizes. The larger shipper should be able to offer lower rates; however, there is a bottom limit below which rates do not lower much with size. If the smaller party is still a large shipper, the rates could be the same.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 23, 2022

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. How to Promote Social Networks with Content Marketing! Instagram is a well-known way to interact with your audience. Users view the stories of the people they are most interested in on a daily basis. Much visual content consists of useful information that motivates us: tips, advice, and great solutions.

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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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Sourcing Solved

MARCH 23, 2022

We live and work in a busy world in which there is little time to read, watch or listen beyond the headlines. Hello, my name is Iain Campbell-McKenna, and this is “Procurement in 5-minutes.” That’s right, in 5-minutes I promise to tackle some of the biggest challenges and deepest questions our profession and industry face on a day-to-day basis. In today’s 5-minutes I welcome the Managing Director at Fraikin Ltd, Darren Hall to answer the question: “Why should procurement have a seat at the

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 22, 2022

Today’s organizations need to take action to fortify their supply chains. But how to do it is still up for debate.

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Procurement Talk with David Byrne

MARCH 23, 2022

Our Talent Talks Podcast hosted its third live podcasting event last week in the heart of central London. The first live event was held post-covid in September 2021 and has grown in numbers every quarter, becoming a popular feature in the calendar of Heads of Procurement and Procurement Directors. Podcast … Continued. The post Talent Talks Live Returns!

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 19, 2022

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Software Penetration Testing Tools and Techniques! In fact, many customers are constantly shocked by how powerful and reactive IT technologies are developing. For that reason, it is so hard to decide on the interface technology which is required for a successful business project.

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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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Barkers Procurement

MARCH 23, 2022

OVO Energy needed support to tender for emergency and maintenance metering services. Using our metering procurement specialist, Barkers worked with OVO Energy to successfully appoint a new service provider for these services. OVO Energy were able to realise their metering business strategy whilst also delivering savings of c. £23 million against anticipated costs.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 23, 2022

With a policy of keeping large amounts of inventory on hands, Parts Town was ready for any supply disruption. But it was also aided by having previously installed a goods-to-person system in the warehouse.

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Fraxion

MARCH 22, 2022

A focus on the priorities within the industry, and how spend management solutions for property management can fulfill requirements to attain success in the market. Property management is one of several industries that has had to adjust rapidly to economic difficulties over the last two years. Although these companies have been accustomed to managing multiple sites across multiple locations—ranging from single-family rental homes to various types of commercial properties—the challenges of lockdow

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 24, 2022

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What is Big Data? CaliBaja is a North American manufacturing powerhouse. Located in Mexico but close to the California border, it serves as a vast hub of industrial jobs, making significant contributions to the production of products that ship all over the world. For Mexico, it’s a big boon, offering the community an enormous number of stable, well-paying jobs.

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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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