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What advice have you received that has stood the test of time?

Procurement Insights

My career has spanned many decades – and yes, 64 is the new 46, during which I have had the opportunity to meet, talk with at length and do business with some amazing people. That is one of the main benefits of hosting and guesting 900 podcasts and several television and terrestrial radio shows. In short, it is the relationships you forge and what you learn along the way that is the real benefit.

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Why Change Management Is Crucial In Procurement Transformation Projects

Barkers Procurement

Efficiency and cost cutting are everything in procurement, and when you implement changes to improve these, it’s inevitable that you’re going to cause some disruption. To keep the project on course and transition smoothly, you need a solid change management programme. Without one, your procurement transformation project can really come off the rails.

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CPO Rising 2023: Procurement’s Biggest Challenges

CPO Rising

Today, we feature our ongoing coverage of this year’s 18th-annual CPO-themed report, where my team and I continue our nearly two-decade-long dialogue with chief procurement officers (CPOs) and other procurement leaders.

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[Pod] The Care and Feeding of the Procurement Startup Ecosystem

Art of Procurement

Looking at any of the digital procurement ‘spider charts’ suggests that procurement is an incubator for a vast array of. The post [Pod] The Care and Feeding of the Procurement Startup Ecosystem appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024

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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The Big Interview with Fraser Macdonald

Procurement Heads

For Procurement Heads’ latest Big Interview, he spoke with  Sagar Bhardwaj  about his procurement career. How did you get into Procurement? My career in procurement started when I completed my apprenticeship in business and administration at 17, working within the local authority where I was part of the property management and investment team and was involved in the publication of pin notices, quick quotes and mini competitions.

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Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up 08/11/2023-08/17/2023

All Things Supply Chain

EV battery imports from China now face scrutiny under US law The U.S.

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354: Stop Supply Chain Chaos and Get One Step Ahead, with Osa Commerce

Let's Talk Supply Chain

  Today I’m joined by Osa Commerce , an innovative software provider that is on a mission to tackle data chaos in the supply chain. Osa specialize in connecting, unifying, and automating commerce operations for retailers, logistics providers and their customers. With its advanced AI-powered collaborative visibility platform and intelligent decision-making capabilities, Osa powers supply chains to sell wherever their customers are, so they can focus on scalable growth – and be one step ahead.

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Top U.S. Firms from Apple to Intel Decry India PC Import Curbs

Supply Chain Brain

In a letter to U.S. officials, eight American trade groups asked the Department of Commerce, the U.S. Trade Representative and the government to urge India to reconsider the policy.

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The Importance Of Supplier Auditors In Ensuring Quality And Compliance

Procurement Freelancers

Ensuring the calibre and conformance of vendors: Is this something you desire? Well, look no… The post The Importance Of Supplier Auditors In Ensuring Quality And Compliance first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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From Peril to Preparedness: Navigating Supply Chains Amid Changing Climate Dynamics

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

Extreme weather events that were once considered anomalies are now becoming part of our daily lives. Artificial intelligence is providing new opportunities for supply chains to mitigate some of these risks.

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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

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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Tonkean: Vendor Analysis — Intake management solution overview, roadmap, competitors, tech selection tips, analyst summary

Spend Matters

This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis provides an overview of Tonkean, an IT platform that intelligently automates the intake, triage and coordination of every procurement request. Tonkean’s capabilities place it among the new solution category of intake management solutions that seek to enhance user experience and adoption. This Vendor Analysis also explores the concept behind Tonkean’s platform, application and supporting services.

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Watch: Warehouse Automation Is More Than Just Robotics

Supply Chain Brain

Robotics and artificial intelligence are on everyone's mind, but many operators don't need that level of technology at this point, says Jason Joachim, chief executive officer of Cargo Spectre.

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Yellow’s top 30 unsecured creditors may see little or no money

Supply Chain Dive

The government’s estimated 30% stake in the bankrupt company puts it first in line for funds raised through sales of the LTL carrier’s assets, an expert says.

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Panama Canal Backed Up

Procurement Bulletin

UPS Drivers Earn How Much??? In this week’s “make you say WOW” moment, UPS’ CEO shared that their drivers will average $170K in salary and benefits with the new deal structure. Where does one apply to become a UPS driver? Asking for a friend… Panama Canal Backed Up As if a global pandemic over the last three years, port worker strikes in Western Canada, supply issues due to climate crisis weren’t enough, ships travelling through the Panama Canal are experienci

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

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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The Market Speaks: Procurement practitioner requirements and the tech vendor response — JAGGAER

Spend Matters

Spend Matters constantly updates its understanding of the state of the procurement tech market via RFIs for our SolutionMap dataset, vendor interviews, global event attendance and product demos with the aim of keeping tech-selection decision makers ahead of market trends. But we also endeavor to grow our understanding of the wants and needs of the customers using that tech – the practitioners.

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MSC Could Face Charges for Allegedly Overcharging Customers

Supply Chain Brain

The FMC audited MSC’s D&D charges in 2021 after receiving claims that the company issued the same daily rate for both operating and non-operating reefers (NORs).

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The Nearshoring Revolution Is Just Beginning

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

To make better informed decisions, companies must expand the equation to understand the cost of risks associated with quality, warranty, inventory, write-offs, and lead time, including ESG factors and service levels says AlixPartners, in a new report detailing the supply chain’s impact on nearshoring.

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What’s behind the summer of supply chain labor unrest?

Supply Chain Dive

From port disruptions to UPS and Yellow's dust-ups with the Teamsters, disputes between unions and employers are a recurring threat to the steady flow of goods.

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Supply Chain Orchestration: A New Era in Supply Chain Management

When the only certainty is uncertainty, what does that mean for today’s supply chain management approaches? This eBook delves into how supply chain orchestration can help businesses unlock agility, transparency, intelligence, and trust across their end-to-end supply chain.

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The Market Speaks: Procurement practitioner requirements and the tech vendor response — Fairmarkit

Spend Matters

Spend Matters constantly updates its understanding of the state of the procurement tech market via RFIs for our SolutionMap dataset, via vendor interviews, event attendance and via product demos with the aim of keeping tech-selection decision makers ahead of the market trend curve. But we also endeavor to grow our understanding of the wants and needs of the customers using that tech – the practitioners.

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CEVA Logistics Drives Agile, Multi-leg Inbound Flows for Tech Company

Supply Chain Brain

CEVA Logistics, a global leader in third-party logistics, was contracted to help a technology company manage their complex supply chain, supporting B2B, B2C, and reverse flows across multi-leg transport.

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Applying cyber resilience to DORA solutions

IBM Supply Chain Blog

The Digital Operational Resilience Act , or DORA, is a European Union (EU) regulation that created a binding, comprehensive information and communication technology (ICT) risk-management framework for the EU financial sector. DORA establishes technical standards that financial entities and their critical third-party technology service providers must implement in their ICT systems by January 17, 2025.

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US Postal Service cuts aircraft volume by more than 90%

Supply Chain Dive

The reduction puts the agency on pace to trim yearly air transport costs by about $1 billion, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said.

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Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes with the Power of Generative AI

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 Chains Can’t Find Talent With The Right Skill Sets

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

Sixty-four percent of Alcott Global survey respondents said a lack of the appropriate skillset is the biggest obstacle to hiring new supply chain talent.

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Streamlining the path to SAP® S/4HANA

Supply Chain Brain

Join OpenText experts at this webinar with Supply Chain Brain to hear best practices and lessons learned from S/4HANA migration, with a special focus on B2B integration.

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Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) and blockchain enable the future of payments

IBM Supply Chain Blog

The financial world has been revolutionized by blockchain technology, which has enabled peer-to-peer transactions without the need for intermediaries. The introduction of Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) has added a new dimension to blockchain technology that transforms the future of payments for businesses and individuals. Some time ago, banks and governments started shifting their attention towards using digital assets in their operations and economies.

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4 ways Cainiao is thinking about logistics tech

Supply Chain Dive

Group VP and General Manager of Logistics Technology Ding Hongwei discusses future tech opportunities, adoption challenges and falling behind the curve.

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How to Create a Blueprint for Fleet Resilience

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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Walmart Supply Chain: Building a Successful Integrated Supply Chain for Sustainable Competitive Advantage

SCMDOJO

Introduction The global business landscape has witnessed an increasingly fierce competition, pushing companies to seek effective strategies to maintain and enhance their competitiveness. Among these strategies, the role of supply chain capability stands out as a key factor in driving success. A well-optimized supply chain not only ensures efficient delivery and cost-effectiveness but also provides companies with a competitive advantage in the market.

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EV Batteries, Car Parts Now Scrutinized Under U.S. Forced Labor Law

Supply Chain Brain

Batteries, tires, steel and aluminum were added to the list of Chinese imports that should be more heavily scrutinized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

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When Reshoring Projects Fail

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

The temptation to reshore manufacturing is growing, but there are pitfalls that can derail a project if proper planning is not part of the process.

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Mitsubishi Motors Europe, Vinturas partner on blockchain-powered supply chain

Supply Chain Dive

The automaker will use blockchain technology from Vinturas to precisely track the movement of newly built vehicles from its factories to consumers.

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

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