All Things Supply Chain
APRIL 28, 2021
Maintaining a sustainable supply chain can seem like a daunting task, especially if you’re an FMCG company needing to communicate with suppliers, traders, growers and farmers.
ProcurePort
APRIL 28, 2021
Are you looking for the best practices that will improve the efficiency and effectiveness of your s2p services? The fastest way to do this is to transform your s2p process through digitalization. We’re talking automation by incorporating some of the leading emerging technologies into your daily operations. Not only does adopting robust artificial intelligence programs […].
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Supply Chain Queen
APRIL 30, 2021
We all have a role to play in the decade of our lives to reach the 2030 SDG vision. Procurement professionals though have a unique opportunity controlling about $8.3T of world trade in materials flow and services annually. In one of the most inspiring episodes to date, Thomas Udeson, Chief Procurement Officer at Bayer and. Read more. The post The Sustainable Procurement Pledge + Making Circular Supply Chains Real with Thomas Udesen, CPO of Bayer and Co-Founder of SPP.Earth appeared first on Supp
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 28, 2021
Containers piled high on giant vessels carrying everything from car tires to smartphones are toppling over at an alarming rate, sending millions of dollars of cargo sinking to the bottom of the ocean as pressure to speed deliveries raises the risk of safety errors.
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.
All Things Supply Chain
APRIL 30, 2021
Panasonic to acquire U.S. supply chain software firm Blue Yonder for $7.1 billion In its biggest acquisition in a decade, Panasonic Corp said it will buy U.S.
ProcurePort
APRIL 29, 2021
Getting FDA-approved medication to patients in a cost-effective manner every time is one of the objectives of key stakeholders across the United States pharmaceutical supply chain. It appears like a very simple thing to do. However, did you know that 72% of the manufacturing facilities thatmake the active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) used in the formulation […].
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Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 29, 2021
The global chip shortage is going from bad to worse with automakers on three continents joining tech giants Apple Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co. in flagging production cuts and lost revenue from the crisis.
All Things Supply Chain
APRIL 26, 2021
Most consumers realize that the products they purchase are the result of a global chain of suppliers and logistics.
ProcurePort
APRIL 27, 2021
Ever have that feeling where you just know something can be improved, but aren’t exactly sure how or what? That’s essentially the core of supplier performance management (spm). While that’s a relatively reduced example, the principle is mostly there. Supplier performance management is a continual business activity that involves the analysis and assessment of how […].
ivalua
APRIL 29, 2021
The post Restoring Growth Infographic appeared first on Ivalua.
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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?
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 25, 2021
Rich Nanda, principal for strategy and analytics with Deloitte Consulting, traces the pace of adoption of artificial intelligence in business and the supply chain, and predicts that the technology is on the verge of wide acceptance.
Supply Chain Game Changer
APRIL 30, 2021
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 5 Ways To Make Customers Feel Valued! Protect your customer service employees article and permission to publish here provided by Angela Martin at HKM Marketing. The belief that the customer is always right may seem like a great way to attract and retain customers. However, it may end up doing more harm than good to your business as customers may not be right all the time.
Jaggaer
APRIL 27, 2021
The post From Analytics to Action: The Technology Side of Category Management appeared first on JAGGAER.
SCMDOJO
APRIL 28, 2021
Cambridge, an industry-leading producer, and distributor of paving stones and wallstones, has significantly improved its approach to inventory management through its transition to Cloud Inventory®, a mobile-first inventory management solution. Cloud Inventory provides real-time, accurate visibility and control across the supply chain, making it an easy choice for Cambridge, which sought to meet an ambitious rapid fulfillment.
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
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 25, 2021
“This is a very volatile environment right now, very low visibility, lots of surprise,” said Nestle Chief Executive Mark Schneider. “We will take pricing action.
Supply Chain Game Changer
APRIL 28, 2021
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Next Generation Supply Chain is Cloud Computing! Cloud-based POS system article and permission to publish here provided by Ross Smith. Are you using a cloud-based POS (point of sale) system yet? If not, then you are losing out on some distinct advantages that these systems offer.
World of Procurement podcast
APRIL 30, 2021
If you’ve worked in and around Procurement you know there are a few types of Procurement Professionals. You’ve got the I don’t care Professional. Calling these people Professional is a stretch of the imagination and an insult to the true procurement Professional. These are the type of Procurement people that fell into the job and are bitter about it.
SupplyShift
APRIL 28, 2021
Sustainability is one of the fastest-growing priorities in the procurement profession today. Through the pandemic, the weak points in an already fractured global supply chain, increasing ocean pollution, rapidly decreasing biodiversity, and the climate crisis have all been exposed and thrust into the spotlight. Combine these issues with labor crises, product shortages, and social justice fallouts, and industry leaders now know that ignoring these issues is no longer an option.
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Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 29, 2021
Andre Pharand, global management consulting lead for postal and parcel industry with Accenture, reveals the findings of the firm’s new study on creating the sustainable last mile for e-commerce deliveries.
Solvoyo
APRIL 28, 2021
Last year, I wanted to be a grateful child and buy a sweater for my mom. It was mothers day, so I logged on to one of the prevalent e-commerce sites. I browsed and eventually found quite a few sweaters in lilac, my mother’s favorite color. To my delight, I found one that was on promotion. I was excited to place the order right away so my present would arrive in time for Mother’s day.
Jaggaer
APRIL 27, 2021
The post JAGGAER Congratulates 2021 National Association of Educational Procurement Award Winners appeared first on JAGGAER.
SupplyShift
APRIL 28, 2021
Sustainability is one of the fastest-growing priorities in the procurement profession today. Through the pandemic, the weak points in an already fractured global supply chain, increasing ocean pollution, rapidly decreasing biodiversity, and the climate crisis have all been exposed and thrust into the spotlight. Combine these issues with labor crises, product shortages, and social justice fallouts, and industry leaders now know that ignoring these issues is no longer an option.
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 Brain
APRIL 27, 2021
Onfleet, a global provider of last mile delivery management software, announced an initiative to offset the impact of carbon dioxide emissions resulting from deliveries powered by its platform.
ProtoCast
APRIL 26, 2021
Hands up.how many of you actually knew what procurement was when you went through school or university? I didn't, until I did a summer job as buying assistant. And it seems that I'm in the majority. Not many careers advisors recommend a career in procurement. So, attracting recent graduates and younger members of the workforce into our profession should surely We cover why the Proctopus community set up ProcGenesis and what it aims to achieve as an extra "tentacle" of the network.
Jaggaer
APRIL 29, 2021
The post Overcoming Scalability Challenges in the Life Science Industry appeared first on JAGGAER.
SupplyShift
APRIL 27, 2021
On April 21st, our webinar on forced labor in cotton supply chains brought together leaders from Responsible Sourcing Network and Fashion for Good to explore how industry-wide tools and supply chain engagement can help identify and mitigate risks of forced labor. . With apparel businesses facing increased demands for transparency, fueled by recent scrutiny over Xinjiang cotton, forced labor should be a top priority for any apparel brand with cotton in the supply chain. .
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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.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 30, 2021
No one saw e-commerce at this scale coming this quickly. Now that orders will originate in smaller sizes for many more customers, how can third and fourth-party logistics providers guarantee time-definite delivery?
Procurement Rising
APRIL 25, 2021
On the evening of the 93rd Academy Awards (aka. The Oscars!!), it is entirely appropriate that we publish Andrew's interview with Jim Polak, who was inducted into the CPO Rising Hall of Fame in 2019 during the CPO Honors ceremony (aka "The Procurement Oscars") in acknowledgement of an outstanding career in procurement. Jim, the former Director of General Purchasing at PPG Industries, shares his thoughts on how to become a CPO (and succeed in the role), overcome powerful objections, and build Bes
Procurement Innovation with Raj Verma
APRIL 29, 2021
SupplyShift
APRIL 27, 2021
On April 21st, our webinar on forced labor in cotton supply chains brought together leaders from Responsible Sourcing Network and Fashion for Good to explore how industry-wide tools and supply chain engagement can help identify and mitigate risks of forced labor. With apparel businesses facing increased demands for transparency, fueled by recent scrutiny over Xinjiang cotton, forced labor should be a top priority for any apparel brand with cotton in the supply chain.
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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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