Canada border disruption? What shippers should know on possible strike
Supply Chain Dive
JUNE 4, 2024
If no deal is reached shippers can expect lengthy delays in moving freight on trucks between the U.S. and Canada as soon as Thursday.
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Latest research – Beyond centre-led: The future of procurement operating models
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What is a Service Credit
Procurement Templates
JUNE 4, 2024
A service credit is a payment for a non performance by a supplier. It’s normally measured using a KPI. Context and Usage The hierarchy is an SLA, then the KPI’s and then service credits. Here’s a breakdown of what this entails: Service Level Agreements (SLAs) : A service credit will typically be part of the SLA and sits alongside the KPI’s.
6 Ways Logistics Optimization Is Shaping Used Car Dealerships’ Success
All Things Supply Chain
JUNE 3, 2024
Logistics, often the unsung hero of automotive commerce, is decisively shaping how used car dealerships operate and prosper. Smart inventory management isn’t just a tactic; it’s an operational transformation.
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.
Sriracha shortage: Supply chain woes strike Huy Fong Foods again
Supply Chain Dive
JUNE 7, 2024
The popular hot-sauce maker has notified wholesalers of a production halt that will last for months, citing issues with the chile crop this year.
The Trillion-Dollar Problem for Retailers: Not Having Clean Data
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 5, 2024
A study by the IHL Group found that retailers miss out on nearly $1 trillion in sales per year because of out-of-stock items.
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Procurement Training Reimagined: SCMDOJO Launches Procurement Track
SCMDOJO
JUNE 6, 2024
Do you dream of confidently navigating the ever-changing procurement world, not confused with what procurement training to opt for? Are you ready to ditch the “cost-cutter” label and become a strategic mastermind? The SCMDOJO Procurement Track isn’t just another training program – it’s your key to unlocking a commanding presence in the field.
Cost cutting is procurement execs’ top 2024 priority: Hackett
Supply Chain Dive
JUNE 6, 2024
With interest rates still high and global elections creating economic uncertainty, many companies are being conservative about spending.
Are We Seeing an End to the Age of Offshore Production?
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 2, 2024
A new report from Capgemini suggests that, for U.S. manufacturers, the dominance of offshore production is coming to an end.
Basware: Vendor Analysis (Part 1) — P2P solution overview, company background, platform and services overview, modules and application overview, roadmap and vision
Spend Matters
JUNE 3, 2024
This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis updates our coverage of Basware and its procure-to-pay (P2P) solution. Basware is a long-standing veteran in the accounts payable (AP) space and has built its reputation as one of its largest providers. We have covered Basware various times in the last few years. Since we last examined Basware in 2019, a number of changes and enhancements have been made, including M&As that built its enterprise scale.
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
CPO Crunch: Operating models evolve
Procurement Leaders
JUNE 3, 2024
Operating models can be complex beasts. The traditional conundrum for CPOs has focused on whether to adopt full centralisation, to manage a decentralised environment or to sit on the fence and go down the middle with a hybrid route. The benefits of the former are full compliance and spend leverage, the trade-offs are seen in functional agility, speed to market, and local-market knowledge and diversification.
Home Depot expands same-day delivery with Instacart
Supply Chain Dive
JUNE 5, 2024
The move is part of the home improvement retailer’s plan to expand its e-commerce capabilities.
Supply Chains Under Siege: What Organizations Should Know
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 4, 2024
Among all the threats facing global supply chains today, the issue of greatest concern lies within the very heart of the system: a lack of effective cybersecurity measures.
Basware: Vendor Analysis (Part 2) — P2P solution product-level strengths and opportunities, competitors and market analysis, user considerations, voice of the customer, analyst commentary and summary
Spend Matters
JUNE 3, 2024
Part 2 of this Spend Matters Vendor Analysis focuses on the strengths and opportunities of Basware P2P solution. It also looks at the voice of the customer and the elements to consider when looking at Basware as a potential solution provider. Part 1 of the analysis provides a history and overview of Basware’s P2P solution its roadmap/vision. This content is for members only.
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.
How do you know you are really “ready” to attend a live webinar?
Procurement Insights
JUNE 3, 2024
Yet another webinar. I remember the first webinar I did was in early 2005. Webex was the platform, and there were some initial challenges, such as getting through company firewalls. Not only was the drawbridge up but the entire castle was locked down, as many organizations were unfamiliar with the technology. Today, webinars are as common as wheat in a wheatfield.
Flexport expands Convoy load board to brokers
Supply Chain Dive
JUNE 5, 2024
The logistics tech firm says its AI-driven digital platform will lower procurement and load management costs as much as 90%.
U.K. Clothing Exports Take Nosedive Since Brexit
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 5, 2024
Exports of clothing and footwear from the U.K. to the EU have dipped from £7.4 billion ($9.4 billion) in 2019 to £2.7 billion in 2023.
Intake and Orchestration in procurement: How do the solution providers define its role? – Zip
Spend Matters
JUNE 6, 2024
Spend Matters continues its focus on Intake and Orchestration as this quarter’s theme of special interest with a viewpoint on the importance of this market segment from Nick Heinzmann, Head of Research at e-procurement and intake management specialist, Zip. Our analyst recently wrote that it was Zip which “productized and popularized intake,” and that today, for something that did not really exist a few years ago, it is the fastest-growing procurement tech market.
State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025
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.
Sending a Powerful Message About America’s Pharmaceutical Independence
Art of Procurement
JUNE 6, 2024
Victor Suarez is a retired Colonel from the United States Army. He worked for the U.S. Department of Health and. The post Sending a Powerful Message About America’s Pharmaceutical Independence appeared first on Art of Procurement.
Alaska Airlines names new VP of strategic sourcing and supply chain
Supply Chain Dive
JUNE 7, 2024
Justin Neff will build sourcing and aircraft management best practices, engine acquisitions and maintenance support agreements.
‘Sustainable’ Procurement: More Than a Buzzword
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 3, 2024
Chief procurement officers must deal with complex global supply chains and disparate country standards, simply to ensure that all involved are adhering to sustainable practices.
Field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) vs. microcontrollers: What’s the difference?
IBM Supply Chain Blog
JUNE 3, 2024
Field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) and microcontroller units (MCUs) are two types of commonly compared integrated circuits (ICs) that are typically used in embedded systems and digital design. Both FPGAs and microcontrollers can be thought of as “small computers” that can be integrated into devices and larger systems. As processors, the primary difference between FPGAs and microcontrollers comes down to programmability and processing capabilities.
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.
7 Ways a Sourcing Agent Can Transform Your Imports
Procurement Freelancers
JUNE 7, 2024
Effective importing procedures are essential in international trade. They are what keep supply chains operating… The post 7 Ways a Sourcing Agent Can Transform Your Imports first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.
Ineffective leadership poses biggest people risk to organizations today, HR pros say
Supply Chain Dive
JUNE 5, 2024
Inadequate succession planning and poor use of worker skills are among concerns worsened by poor management, according to a report from Mercer and Marsh.
Tive Releases Solo Lite Tracker to Monitor Shipments for Ocean Carriers
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 6, 2024
Solo Lite has global coverage in more than 186 countries, and includes a more environmentally-friendly non-lithium battery-powered option.
Agility, flexibility and security: The value of cloud in HPC
IBM Supply Chain Blog
JUNE 4, 2024
In today’s competitive business environment, firms are confronted with complex, computational issues that demand swift resolution. Such problems might be too intricate for a single system to handle or might require an extended time to resolve. For companies that need quick answers, every minute counts. Allowing problems to linger for weeks or months is not feasible for businesses determined to stay ahead of the competition.
Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains
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
Elevate Your Business With Innovative Suppliers Sourcing Solutions
Procurement Freelancers
JUNE 3, 2024
The prosperity of every company is mostly dependent on its suppliers. They offer the goods… The post Elevate Your Business With Innovative Suppliers Sourcing Solutions first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.
Estée Lauder globally deploys new integrated business planning process
Supply Chain Dive
JUNE 6, 2024
The new process will leverage artificial intelligence and other recently adopted technology to improve inventory forecast accuracy, per executives.
'Clock Ticking' on Potential Canada Border Agent Strike
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 4, 2024
The Canada Border Services Agency — made up of over 9,000 border workers — previously set a June 6 deadline to reach a collective bargaining agreement.
Maximizing SaaS application analytics value with AI
IBM Supply Chain Blog
JUNE 5, 2024
Software as a service (SaaS) applications have become a boon for enterprises looking to maximize network agility while minimizing costs. They offer app developers on-demand scalability and faster time-to-benefit for new features and software updates. SaaS takes advantage of cloud computing infrastructure and economies of scale to provide clients a more streamlined approach to adopting, using and paying for software.
From Rigid To Resilient: Why Enterprises Need Modular Commerce Now
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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