Five Supply-Chain Trends for 2021: How Professionals Should Prep Now
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 30, 2020
What will the new year bring, and how should we prepare?
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How to Create a Purchase Requisition Workflow
ProcurePort
DECEMBER 31, 2020
There is nearly an endless number of ways to accomplish any single task or activity. Understanding this is helpful in approaching building your organization’s core practices, which is to say, the unique ways in which your particular business approaches any single situation or decision-making process. The result is a beautiful tapestry of businesses and organizations […].
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Top Ten Key Performance Indicators for Successful Spend Analysis
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Artificial intelligence for accounts payable: All you need to know
Zycus Cognitive Procurement
DECEMBER 31, 2020
Accounts payable has been impacted by AI in recent times. Over the last decade, there have been significant advancements made across finance and procurement processes. Particularly in accounts payable, there has been a considerable push to automate manual and tactical tasks. The push is resulting in focus and consequent process improvement projects in global enterprises. .
Tariffs on the Table: How to Brief the Board and C‑Suite With Confidence
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.
How AI Is Transforming Global Supply Chains
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 28, 2020
Hit hard by the global pandemic and ready to future-proof their operations, companies are deploying AI-enabled solutions that can help them work better, smarter and faster.
The Differences Between Direct vs Indirect Procurement
ProcurePort
DECEMBER 30, 2020
Father of the Portfolio Purchasing Model, Peter Kraljic, a former McKinsey & Co. director is heralded as being the first to propose that enterprises should regard purchasing as a separate operation in supply chain management. Kraljic argued that efficient, cost-effective production and operations were possible if procurement wasn’t seen as a mere tactic function but […].
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Three Green Procurement Practices You Should Develop
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DECEMBER 29, 2020
Conservation is finally starting to become a mainstream topic. This isn’t just in business and organization, but in all aspects of society, the health of the environment is becoming more of a focal point. As such, the discussion of green practices in all aspects of business is also becoming more of an emphasis. This includes […]. The post Three Green Procurement Practices You Should Develop appeared first on ProcurePort Blog.
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As we approach the one-year mark of the COVID-19 pandemic, supply chains in the U.S. are still struggling to operate confidently and efficiently with essential supplies.
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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control
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
Where Is Material-Handling Automation Heading in 2021?
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Brexit Deal May Be Too Little, Too Late for U.K.’s Car Industry
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 28, 2020
The auto industry dodged disaster when the U.K. and European Union sealed a post-Brexit trade accord, but not before carmakers announced factory closures and called off plans to make several new vehicles in the country.
Amware Fulfillment Acquires Moulton Logistics
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Watch: Maintaining the Cold Chain for Vaccine Distribution
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DECEMBER 29, 2020
Jason Burns, director of corporate development with Dropoff and first vice president of the Customized Logistics & Delivery Association, outlines the challenges that pharmaceutical manufacturers face in maintaining strict temperature controls for delivery of the COVID-19 vaccine.
A Roadmap For Modernization: How To Break Free From Your Monolith Before July 31, 2026
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.
Blockchain Gets a Boost in the Ag Supply Chain
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 28, 2020
As the fog of hype that accompanied the early days of blockchain begins to lift, the technology is beginning to yield tangible results in a variety of industries, most notably worldwide agribusiness.
Five Ways Digital-Twin Technology Is Helping Businesses Through the Pandemic
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 26, 2020
Here's how some manufacturers are using digital twins to keep complex supply-chain operations running as efficiently as possible.
Brexit Deal Hands Business a Mix of Relief, Unwanted Change
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 26, 2020
The U.K. and European Union may have signed a trade deal, but British businesses still face a raft of difficult changes.
Three Keys to Recruiting and Retaining Warehouse Workers
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 30, 2020
As we forecast demand for warehouse space in 2021, staffing needs to take center stage.
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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.
Robots Eased Pressure on Retailers This Holiday Season
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COVID-19 Delivers a Wakeup Call for Supply-Chain Risk Management
Supply Chain Brain
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The coronavirus pandemic has had a huge impact on global risk-management strategies. Many companies learned in 2020 that their supply chains weren’t prepared for a disruption of such massive scale. Now, they’re determined not to get caught short again.
Crowley has Added More than 350 New Refrigerated Containers to Meet Peak Refrigerated Cargo Season Demands
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Crowley Logistics has added 355 new refrigerated cargo containers to its equipment fleet to ensure equipment availability at origin for perishables moving through the cold chain.
Watch: Will the U.S. Rejoin the Trans-Pacific Partnership?
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 27, 2020
Matthew Goodman, senior vice president and holder of the Simon Chair in Political Economy at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, discusses the prospects of the Biden Administration bringing the U.S. back into the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
How Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform
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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