Procurement Insights

OCTOBER 10, 2023

“According to Innovation Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne, Metro, Loblaws, Sobeys, Walmart and Costco — which together represent about 80% of the grocery market — will roll out price freezes, discounts and price matching over the coming days and weeks. Champagne also says a task force will be appointed to make sure the grocers live up to their commitments.” – By Jessy Bains, Editor at LinkedIn News A bold headline and an even bolder promise caught my attention in my early r

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Procurement Insights

OCTOBER 12, 2023

In 2009, Procurement Insights did a series of interviews and a panel with the leaders for providers I called the New Titans of the SaaS World series. Joining me on June 25th 2009, to discuss their take on this changing of the guard were Anurag Dixit, Vice President, Marketing ( Zycus ); Steve Wargalla, Vice President, Foundation & Managing Director ( QStrat ); Rob Bernshteyn, Chief Executive Officer ( Coupa ), Leonora Valvo, Chief Executive Officer ( aventri ) and Rich Becks, Senior Vice Pre

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Procurement Software

OCTOBER 10, 2023

In today’s business landscape, the war for talent is all about the importance of attracting and retaining exceptional human capital. Companies must actively seek out and employ brilliant minds to successfully navigate unfamiliar territories. As the visionary Steve Jobs once wisely proclaimed, “Go after the cream of the cream. A small team of A+ players can run circles around a giant team of B and C players.” The War for Talent and its impact on Procurement However, the task of

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Art of Procurement

OCTOBER 8, 2023

“If you want to be successful in what you do personally or professionally, you’ve got to manage relationships because the. The post Managing Services Procurement on a Grand Scale appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Advertiser: GEP

Procurement and supply chain leaders are presented with their fair share of challenges, with a host of tools and strategies to resolve them. That said, what’s the best path forward to leverage this year’s trends? In this recap of a recent GEP-WBR webinar, 7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024, GEP’s Pramod Sethumadhavan explores seven vital leadership trends that will help guide procurement and supply chain decision-makers.

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Una

OCTOBER 9, 2023

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ProcurePort

OCTOBER 11, 2023

In times of economic uncertainty, businesses are often forced to find innovative ways to cut costs and improve their bottom line. One such method gaining popularity is the use of reverse auctions. Reverse auctions are a procurement strategy that flips the traditional purchasing process on its head, allowing suppliers to compete for a buyer’s […] The post Reverse Auctions for Cost Savings in a Down Economy appeared first on ProcurePort Blog.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The last few years have seen a confluence of factors that can affect the supply chain. It’s become clear there’s no one clear “gotcha” moment that upset supply chain reliability.

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Supply Chain Dive

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The apparel company has made swift progress in cleaning up its stock recently after a “tough” time trying to operate its distribution centers.

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ProcurePort

OCTOBER 9, 2023

To stay competitive in manufacturing, you need advanced technology on the production floor and clever strategies behind the scenes. Contract management is a critical aspect of manufacturing operations, impacting everything from procurement to supplier relationships. In the manufacturing industry, efficiency and precision are paramount. While advanced technology on the production floor is essential, the […] The post Revolutionizing Manufacturing Contracts: The AI Advantage appeared first on

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Spend Matters

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Pre-pandemic, T&E spending represented a significant portion of a company’s discretionary budget. As business travel rebounds to pre-pandemic levels, finance leaders must leverage this window to reassess, re-evaluate, and re-imagine travel and expense management processes and strategies. Business travel isn’t going anywhere. Remote work will make sure of it A poll released by the GBTA earlier this year shows three in four travel managers expected their company to make more busine

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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.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The top business priorities for supply chain organizations over the next two years are increasing productivity and efficiency (29%) as well as improving resiliency, continuity, risk and security (29%).

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Supply Chain Dive

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Port disruptions, labor negotiations and other shipping industry upheavals have forced apparel companies to develop new solutions to enduring challenges.

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Procurement Freelancers

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Buying materials and supplies is among the most important things that a business must undertake… The post Streamlining Procurement Processes: Sourcing Consultants' Expertise first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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Spend Matters

OCTOBER 9, 2023

This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis provides an overview of Brex and its solution for expense management. Expense management tools are in high demand because organizations need to manage post-pandemic travel spend. Brex is a new entrant in the expanding market of expense management, and its market potential has attracted considerable investor support.

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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 Brain

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Boxing Day is expected to overtake Black Friday as the busiest shopping day of 2023 in Canada while the holiday fell to sixth place on the U.S.'s list.

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Supply Chain Dive

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Some of the solution's capabilities will still be available to customers in Dynamics 365 and Power Platform after it shuts down on Oct. 31.

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Art of Procurement

OCTOBER 12, 2023

In mergers and acquisitions, synergies are the benefits of combining two organizations that go beyond their new larger size. For. The post Smucker’s + Hostess = Supply Chain Synergy appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

OCTOBER 9, 2023

As the supply chain has become more global and more complicated, the influence of geopolitical events is creating more urgency for businesses to secure their networks.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 12, 2023

You can make money using artificial intelligence to help meet environmental goals across your global supply chain, from supplier to shop floor.

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Supply Chain Dive

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Next year’s industry conferences range from procurement to container shipping, retail logistics and more.

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Spend Matters

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The Spend Matters analyst team will host a webinar ‘ Shaping the Future of Procurement : An Inside Look at the 10th Annual Spend Matters 50/50 Lists’ on Tuesday, October 31, 11:00 a.m. EST. It’s been a monster task, and so fittingly the webinar will take place on Halloween – look out for some frighteningly deep analysis behind our methodology. During the webinar, the team will share observations they made of the factors that went into compiling the upcoming 50 Procurement Providers to Watch, 50

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SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Whether the goal is strengthening partnerships within the company or with trade partners, companies will have to decide which metrics need to be shared to unlock more growth in the food supply chain.

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Advertiser: GEP

Generative AI goes beyond just automating tasks and providing real-time answers. Did you know that implementing generative AI reduces sourcing cycle times and allows for faster decision-making across procurement operations? In this whitepaper — Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes With the Power of Generative AI — experts reveal how the strategic application of generative AI within procurement processes is paving the way for groundbreaking improvements.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The incident rate at general retail stores in the U.S. has grown from 4.1 accidents for every 100 workers in 2017 to 5.6 incidents per 100 workers in 2021.

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Supply Chain Dive

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Shipments in certain ZIP codes will spend an extra day in transit, but less than 1% of volume is impacted, according to the carrier.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Let’s consider the operations manager of a thriving online business specializing in handmade crafts. This operations manager understood the importance of catering to their loyal customer base, some of whom resided in different time zones. In their quest to provide exceptional service, they faced a challenge—how to ensure that customers could place orders as soon as new shipments of their artisanal products arrived.

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SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

OCTOBER 10, 2023

As many of the worst-case scenarios in the supply chain have not panned out, many shippers are more comfortable discussing long-term contracts with carriers, says BlueGrace Logistics executive.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The Green Party, which is a part of the Stockholm City Council’s ruling coalition, said the initiative will lead to an increase in the adoption of electric vehicles.

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Supply Chain Dive

OCTOBER 12, 2023

CMA CGM, Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd are rolling out the fees to comply with new European Union regulations aimed at reaching carbon neutrality.

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Spend Matters

OCTOBER 11, 2023

This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis provides an overview of Evisort and its contract lifecycle management (CLM) solution. Once a promising contract analytics upstart looking to disrupt the market with its strong AI and post-signature capabilities, Evisort has evolved into a well-rounded, end-to-end CLM provider that can compete for both mid-market and large enterprise customers.

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Procurement Freelancers

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The quality of a company’s output determines whether it succeeds or fails. Customers nowadays are… The post The Role of a Quality Control Inspector in Ensuring Product Quality and Compliance first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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