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Lost in Public Space: Exploring the Unknown with the Norwegian Public Sector Segment

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Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Lost in Public Space: Exploring the Unknown with the Norwegian Public Sector Segment May 9, 2023 | | Public Sector /by he I have spent most of my career in the private sector and started to get in contact with the space in recent years. Though the private and public sectors may appear to be distinct entities, a closer look reveals many shared characteristics.

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Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up 05/05/2023-05/11/2023

All Things Supply Chain

What Chat GPT competitor Google’s Bard Can Do Google’s announcement of its new operating system for its in-house chatbot, Bard, at its recent developer conference.

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UK Import and Export Statistics 2023

Procurement Tactics

18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter UK Import and Export Statistics — 16 Key Facts and Figures According to the World Bank’s data, the United Kingdom with a population of 67 million people recorded a $3.2 trillion dollars in GDP ( gross domestic product ) making it the second-largest and most powerful European country in international trading, the fifth-largest economy in the world, and the leading G7 m

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Using Supplier Management Software to Manage Supplier Risk

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Supplier Management Software: Supplier Risk: Effective supplier management is critical to the success of any business. As organizations grow, managing a growing number of suppliers can become increasingly complex. To ensure a seamless and efficient supply chain, businesses need to implement robust supplier management practices that help mitigate supplier risk.

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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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The Big Interview with Darren Jackson

Procurement Heads

For Procurement Heads ‘ latest Big Interview, he spoke with Will Cooke about his career and what he looks for when hiring. How did you get into procurement? By accident, as 99% of people probably say! I graduated in accountancy and finance and thought that was what I was going to do but I struggled to find a role at that time. I ended up in a temp job with a cycle manufacturer, basically just data entry within the supply chain.

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Procurement in the Age of Uncertainty: 4 Lessons from the New Forrester Study

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Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Procurement in the Age of Uncertainty: 4 Lessons from the New Forrester Study May 9, 2023 | | Innovation by Alex Saric In today’s age of uncertainty, procurement departments are under tremendous pressure. As the lynchpin to suppliers, they play a pivotal role in combatting the effects of inflation, ensuring supply continuity, complying with regulatory requirements, improving sustainability and other top business priorities.

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Cost Savings Through Reverse Auction Software in Purchasing

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In the world of purchasing, every dollar counts. Companies are always looking for ways to optimize their procurement processes and achieve cost savings to improve their bottom line. One tool that has gained considerable attention in recent years is reverse auction software. By leveraging this technology, businesses can streamline their purchasing operations, enhance supplier competition, […] The post Cost Savings Through Reverse Auction Software in Purchasing appeared first on ProcurePort

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The Big Interview with Darren Jackson

Procurement Heads

For Procurement Heads ‘ latest Big Interview, he spoke with Will Cooke about his career and what he looks for when hiring. How did you get into procurement? By accident, as 99% of people probably say! I graduated in accountancy and finance and thought that was what I was going to do but I struggled to find a role at that time. I ended up in a temp job with a cycle manufacturer, basically just data entry within the supply chain.

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[Pod] Supply Chain Cyber Attack: Expeditors and iRobot

Art of Procurement

Cyber attacks have been on the rise since 2020, occurring with increasing frequency and having a more detrimental impact to. The post [Pod] Supply Chain Cyber Attack: Expeditors and iRobot appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Scotland Import and Export Statistics 2023

Procurement Tactics

18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Scotland Import and Export Statistics Scotland’s imports and exports rely heavily on its vast economic strength however, after Brexit, the country feels its reconstructed trade agreement. Scotland is an open mixed economy whthatncludes private freedom varieties, centralized economic planning, and regulation by the government.

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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report

The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?

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Implementing Strategic Sourcing Software: The Initial Steps

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• Improved Cost Efficiency: Strategic sourcing software enables businesses to analyze and optimize their procurement processes, resulting in significant cost reductions and improved supplier negotiation outcomes. • Enhanced Supplier Collaboration: By streamlining communication and fostering transparency, strategic sourcing software strengthens relationships with suppliers, leading to better collaboration, risk mitigation, and long-term partnerships.

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Introducing the technology behind watsonx.ai, IBM’s AI and data platform for enterprise

IBM Supply Chain Blog

We stand on the frontier of an AI revolution. Over the past decade, deep learning arose from a seismic collision of data availability and sheer compute power, enabling a host of impressive AI capabilities. But we’ve faced a paradoxical challenge: automation is labor intensive. It sounds like a joke, but it’s not, as anyone who has tried to solve business problems with AI may know.

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Kraft Heinz leans on AI to boost its supply chain performance

Supply Chain Dive

The food giant’s service rates and sales have improved with digital tools that provide visibility into its operations, though some ingredient shortages persist.

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Invoice Reconciliation — Everything You Should Know

Procurement Tactics

18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Invoice Reconciliation — Everything You Should Know Invoice reconciliation can help businesses in fixing issues regarding payments. However, many people view it as a minor task. In this article, we will discuss what invoice reconciliation is.

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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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House GOP Spending Cuts Would ‘Wreak Havoc’ on U.S. Air System, FAA Says

Supply Chain Brain

The number of air-traffic controllers has dwindled over the past decade as a result of multiple setbacks to hiring and training, including the COVID-19 pandemic and various government shutdowns.

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Accelerate your speed of business with IBM Event Automation

IBM Supply Chain Blog

Customer needs and market dynamics are constantly shifting from one moment to the next. There are thousands of business events flowing through every part of your organization every day. These events can provide a wealth of information about what’s actually happening across your business at any moment in time. Organizations that can capitalize on this continual stream of business intelligence can spot trends, issues and opportunities, address threats, and act quickly.

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UPS, Teamsters kick off high-stakes national contract negotiations

Supply Chain Dive

The delivery giant is optimistic about reaching an agreement, but some say the risk of a strike is higher than in previous years.

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Thailand Import and Export Statistics 2023 — 15 Key Figures

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18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Thailand Import and Export Statistics — 15 Key Figures Thailand is a vibrant and rich country famous for its beautiful beaches, magnificent temples, flavorful cuisines such as Pad Thai and Tom Yum Goong. Thailand emerged as an upper-middle income country after its remarkable social and economic progress due to smart implemented policies.

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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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How AI Technology Trends Are Impacting Supply Chain Operations

Supply Chain Brain

For artificial intelligence to work in the supply chain, there must be targeted use cases that are focused on critical business workflows.

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Episode 114: Creating a Difference in Sustainable Packaging with Cory Connors

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EPISODE 114 Creating a Difference in Sustainable Packaging with Cory Connors By Kelly Barner | May 10, 2023 As goods move through the supply chain, the amount of packaging that moves with them is mind boggling. Efforts to increase operational sustainability are gaining steam worldwide, which means that what that packaging is made of and what happens to it after a delivery has been made are of greater concern than ever before.

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US Postal Service reduces FedEx spend amid transformation plan

Supply Chain Dive

The agency is scaling back its reliance on air transport, which spells trouble for FedEx Express.

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At IBM Think, partners are front and center

IBM Supply Chain Blog

If you’ve followed IBM over the past few years, you know how critical the IBM Ecosystem is to our growth strategy. It’s why we gave partners access to the same training and enablement as IBMers last year, launched a new partner program in January, and continue investing in and growing the IBM Ecosystem. So, it should come as no surprise that partners are front and center during our annual Think conference this week.

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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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UPS, Teamsters Open High-Stakes U.S. Labor Talks

Supply Chain Brain

The Teamsters said they would refuse to negotiate until UPS signed regional supplement contracts with the union. But, to date, two regional supplemental agreements remain unresolved.

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Building a Procurement Function From Scratch

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Building a Procurement Function From Scratch With the right approach, building a procurement function from scratch can create streamlined and efficient processes that deliver real value to your organization. By Hugo Britt | May 11, 2023 Search Whether you’re building a new house, moving to a new city, or learning a new skill, starting from scratch can be a daunting task.

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Nestlé closes 2 Pennsylvania plants

Supply Chain Dive

The company's heath science division will lay off more than 300 workers as it consolidates its supply chain.

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Supply chain professional salaries up 3%, approaching $100K annually

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

Supply chain data released by the Association for Supply Chain Management found that the median salary in the industry is nearly $100,000, almost $30,000 more than the average American salary.

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Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability

Direct materials sourcing is evolving, with procurement now tasked not only with cost efficiency but managing sustainability and risk management. The environment is marked by heightened demand and expectations, compounded by challenges such as rising input prices, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions. While some embrace cutting-edge tools like AI and blockchain for global trade functions, others lag in technology adoption.

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The Promise of AI and Robotics for a Cleaner, Brighter Future

Supply Chain Brain

Advances in robotics and artificial intelligence are making solar power more accessible and more efficient than ever before.

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Reshaping IT automation with IBM Watson Code Assistant

IBM Supply Chain Blog

In today’s digital world, business and IT leaders are turning to automation to improve operational efficiency, increase employee productivity and, ultimately, boost business performance. At IBM, we believe that organizations need AI coupled with automation to help developers reduce time to productivity. By empowering employees with automation and AI technologies like machine learning , deep learning , and natural language processing , IT organizations can narrow skills gaps and enable deve

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UPS’ Roadie launches same-day delivery service for oversized items

Supply Chain Dive

Shippers using RoadieXL will be connected with a driver who has the proper vehicle and equipment to handle bulky items.

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Cybersecurity risk could soon become buying criteria for CSCOs

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

As cyber threats increase, 60% of chief supply chain officers expect risk assessments to become part of the standard business relationship.

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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