All Things Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Like everything else in 2020, we can expect the holiday shopping season to come with unique challenges. Not only are pandemic shutdowns ongoing, but some parts of the U.S.

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ProcurePort

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

A lot of people often use the terms procurement and sourcing interchangeably. While they are indeed linked, they are quite distinct processes in themselves. Procurement is best described as the business of obtaining the raw materials needed by a company. Sourcing, on the other hand, is the operational process concerned with finding and vetting all […].

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

In August 2020 Gartner published this report “4 Tactics Procurement Can Use to Sustain Influence as Economic Conditions Improve” This blog summarizes the key points of the report which you can read in full, here. Procurement Teams Step-up. When Covid-19 hit, supply chains across the globe nearly came to a halt. Procurement’s value became evident, as did the importance of the supplier relationships they had built.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 22, 2020

We’re out of toilet paper again.

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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

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

Corona Crisis: Massive Delivery Bottlenecks for Goods from China to Europe Companies in Europe who are dependent on supplies from China are worried about bottlenecks and increasing prices in the…

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ProcurePort

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

“A chain is only as strong as its weakest link.” This phase is both literal and metaphorical. In reality, if one link breaks in the chain; it’s no longer doing its job and fails the system. The same applies metaphorically to businesses, relationships, friendships, teams of all sorts, and the purchase order requisition process. That’s […]. The post Strengthen Your Purchase Order Requisition Process appeared first on ProcurePort Blog.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 22, 2020

Eric Fisch, national sector head for retail and apparel with HSBC Bank USA, offers a preview of how retailers will fare in the coming peak shopping season.

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All Things Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Industrial espionage is not a new concept.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Boost Employee Engagement in Supply Chain! GET our EBOOK HERE. Workplace appreciation article and permission to publish here provided by Grant Kamperschroer. Let us conduct a survey: how happy would you say your employees are? Do they like their work? Do you believe they feel recognized and appreciated for their work?

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

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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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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

A shortage of containers at Vancouver’s port is slowing Canada’s exports of lentils and peas, the latest ripple in a phenomenon that has roiled trade.

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All Things Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

Amidst the impact of a global pandemic, the private sector and international trade opportunities in Qatar have shown robust growth and diversification in all sectors.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Do You Have Hidden Freight Costs? Freight Budget article and permission to publish here provided by Adam Robinson at Freightwaves. Freight costs and budget adherence are among the most important and often overlooked aspects of transportation management. As the industry struggles to recover from the unprecedented global events of 2020, recognizing budget limitations is essential for industry growth and success.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

The post Compliance and Third Party Risk Management: How to turn the burden of compliance with financial regulation into a competitive advantage? appeared first on Ivalua.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

In this year's peak holiday shopping season, online retailers are bracing themselves for ever-aggressive competition, the need to navigate mass inventory, and supply-chain disruptions.

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Empowering CPO

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

Commodity markets like paper, sugar, chemicals, metals, or any other segment like energy are highly volatile in terms of prices and demand / supply gaps. This impacts the production cost for suppliers where these commodities are used as raw material. These costs further percolate down to the entire supply chain. Category Dashboards are an important tool to track these price fluctuations and supply / demand gap of specific commodities or a related category.

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Solvoyo

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

It’s that time of the year! Black Friday is here. But this year, luckily, we will not have to set up our camping tents in front of our favorite stores. . Online shopping has been on a steady rise since 2010. With the global pandemic, it became a necessity. Consumers who realized the ease of use of online shopping – choosing items from the warmth of their seat and having them delivered in a couple of days – gained a new habit.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

The onset of the coronavirus epidemic has accelerated the supply chain digital transformation that has languished on businesses’ “to-do” list for years. It would be hard to overstate the impact of Covid-19 on organizations of practically every type. Industries that were prospering until last year are in bankruptcy now. Customer demand for a wide range of consumer goods has abruptly shifted.

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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 Brain

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Amazon is working with a government counterfeit watchdog to conduct inspections of suspected fake goods at U.S. ports of entry — the company’s latest attempt to excise bogus products from its web store.

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Jaggaer

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

The post Duncan Jones Discusses Procurement Past, Present & Future appeared first on Jaggaer.

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Claritum

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Claritum’s top ten 2021 predictions for Procurement. B2B Marketplaces, where you can create your own networked members area within a public platform, will become more prevalent. To combat issues of trading during significant supply chain disruptions. Medium sized organisations will use procurement automation and buyer portals in the cloud, to address concerns of spend management, remote working and data security.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

Pascal Bensoussan Chief Product Officer. Pascal brings 23 years of experience leading product strategy and development at Enterprise SaaS companies, driving rapid growth by delivering innovative products that delight customers. He has built a deep expertise in bringing to market elegant, innovative, and highly-differentiated solutions addressing high scale, high stake enterprise challenges, typically involving complex technology, big data, machine learning, and a large ecosystem of partners.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Guardhat, an industrial IoT technology company, recently announced the release of their new smart glasses-based solutions that ensure the safety and productivity of front-line workers.

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

The accounts payable process team in any organization is often seen burdened with a high volume of invoices piling up on their desk. However, manual processes has lead to increased invoice processing time. Hence, this has also resulted in incorrect payments, inefficient invoice data capturing, etc. . But here is the good news, with the advent of AI, the entire accounts payable processes can be automated , making it streamlined and efficient.

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ProtoCast

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Another great episode of ProctoCast for you today, this time examining the prickly issue of how to get indirect procurement savings recognised by finance. Reporting savings on direct materials is easy because most companies use Purchase Price Variance, or PPV. On indirect, as we know, it's not that simple. Especially if spend is not repeatable, or it's scattered around multiple areas of the business.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

Pascal Bensoussan Chief Product Officer. Pascal apporte ses 23 années d’expérience dans le domaine de la stratégie et du développement de produits dans les entreprises Enterprise SaaS, encourageant un développement rapide en offrant des produits innovants qui raviront les clients. Il a développé une expertise en apportant sur le marché des solutions élégantes, innovantes et hautement différentiées adressant les défis à grande échelle et à hauts risques auxquels font face les entreprises, u

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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

Retail Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Laboratories continue to grapple with shortages of critical testing supplies that have hampered their capacity since the pandemic’s early months.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. GET our EBOOK HERE. 2020 will be remembered for one thing, if nothing else, the Covid-19 Coronavirus global pandemic. While you previously would have occasionally heard about the potential of a pandemic most of us could not have comprehended how disruptive and catastrophic a full-blown pandemic could be.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

David L Loseby CPO, CONSEILLER, AUTEUR ET CONFÉRENCIER. – Qualifications professionnelles ; MCIOB (Chartered), FCMI, FAPM, FCIPS Chartered, MIoD, FRSA. – Conseil d’administration mondial du CIPS (élu le 1er novembre 2018). – Co-rédacteur/auteur pour UMIST MSc Pharmaceutical Engineering. – Il prépare actuellement un doctorat en sciences du comportement à l’université d’East Anglia (Royaume-Uni). – Auteur – Soft skills for hard business, Cambri

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

David L Loseby CPO, ADVISOR, AUTHOR & SPEAKER. – Professional Qualifications; MCIOB (Chartered), FCMI, FAPM, FCIPS Chartered, MIoD, FRSA. – CIPS Global Board of Trustees (elect 1st November 2018). – Co-Editor/Author for UMIST MSc Pharmaceutical Engineering. – Currently studying for a PhD at University of East Anglia (UK) in Behavioural Science. – Author – Soft skills for hard business, Cambridge Academic Press. – Studied @ Michigan Business School – MEP.

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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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