All Things Supply Chain
MAY 30, 2022
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses and consumers have struggled to access affordable materials. Supply chain deficiencies are significantly impacting the global market.
ABC of Procurement
JUNE 2, 2022
So much talk about the Metaverse. You can do this; you can do that. I wanted to see what may the Purchasing department look for in the metaverse. The post Hey procurement team! What can you buy in the Metaverse? first appeared on ABC of Procurement.
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RPF360
JUNE 2, 2022
Spend Matters has recognized RFP360 as a strategic sourcing value leader in their Spring 2022 SolutionMap evaluation. The RFP management system features RFP automation, RFP process workflows and more making it a powerful request for proposal tool. Read more about the evaluation and results in this press release. The post RFP360 named value leader by Spend Matters appeared first on RFP360.
ProcurePort
JUNE 2, 2022
• Direct purchase orders are issued in the acquisition of raw materials that go into the final product in a manufacturing enterprise. • For an automaker, direct purchase orders would be issued for the acquisition of finished and semi-finished components, parts, fasteners, paints, rubber parts, plastic parts, castings, metal sheet parts, and forgings.
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.
ivalua
JUNE 1, 2022
Sajid Kunnummal, Vice President and CPO at Navistar, was interviewed by Philip Ideson from Art of Procurement to discuss the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on Procurement. From this discussion, we compiled a list of 8 critical supply chain management activities that to improve, build, and maintain supply chain resilience now and in the years to come.
Procurement Leaders
MAY 30, 2022
Challenge. Like an increasing number of companies, property services giant CBRE recognises the value of using procurement to drive social impact through spending with diverse suppliers and social enterprises. As well as helping to create a more equal society, this can also drive improvements in resilience and innovation, and enhance a company’s attractiveness to clients with similar social goals.
Purchasing & Procurement Zone brings together the best content for professionals in the purchasing and procurement field from the widest variety of thought leaders.
ProcurePort
JUNE 1, 2022
• The global development goals have highlighted the changing role of sustainability. The GDPs seek to ensure that individuals, organizations, and institutions follow the set regulations in protecting and safeguarding the sustainability of future generations. • A special part of global sustainability is new regulations that control industrial and institutional operations and limit the damage […].
ivalua
MAY 30, 2022
Digital Champion Best Practices. In today’s dynamic business environment, consumer behavior and expectations are changing dramatically. As the demands on supply chains continue to increase, so do the expectations of consumers. Most consumers are conducting their own research before making decisions, buying across multiple channels and expecting customized products and services.
Procurement Leaders
MAY 29, 2022
Challenge. Automation promises to hugely streamline the job of procurement, eliminating tedious administrative work and ultimately allowing the function to move faster and focus on more strategic priorities. That was the aim of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), a specialised international health agency for the Americas, when it turned to robotic process automation (RPA) as it faced up to the unprecedented challenge of helping countries throughout the Americas in their response to the
Supply Chain Game Changer
MAY 31, 2022
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Single Point of Failure in Supply Chain – The Suez Crisis! There are over 3.5 million births in the United States every year. That is a lot of babies who need baby formula. With such a large number of births you would expect that there would be a steady, well established industry supporting the supply of all needs for new mothers, babies and their families.
Advertiser: GEP
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?
ProcurePort
MAY 31, 2022
• A vendor management system provides efficiency, reduces operational costs, and extends a collaborative approach to improving products and services. • Managing vendors is a central part of any procurement process. Despite the criticality of vendor management in modern supply chains, organizations are yet to deploy vendor management systems. Tips to Help You Understand Vendor […].
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 1, 2022
Shippers and carriers are accelerating the pace of digital transformation — creating new security challenges and opportunities for hackers.
SCMDOJO
JUNE 3, 2022
Gather the accountants, leaders, department heads, store managers, and ask them which document plays the most significant role in the company. Sure, you’ll get different answers. But most will agree that one document is crucial for nearly all business functions, and automating it can ultimately boost your profits. And that’s no other than a purchase order.
Supply Chain Game Changer
JUNE 2, 2022
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Preparing Your Company for Industry 4.0! Industry 4.0 , sometimes also called the fourth industrial revolution , is a trend of data exchange and automation in changing manufacturing and manufacturing technologies. This data exchange and automation is meant to make factories and plants smarter.
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
SpendHQ
JUNE 2, 2022
Atlanta, June 2nd – SpendHQ lands as a Customer Leader in Spend Matters’ most recent release of its SolutionMap benchmarking for Spring 2022. This release includes technology rankings that include 69 vendors. Known as the most rigorous, data-centric functionality assessment of procurement technologies in the industry, SolutionMap contains 500+ RFI requirements across 10 source-to-pay module […].
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 31, 2022
As the U.S.’s largest ports in California moved record amounts of cargo amid pandemic-induced supply chain bottlenecks, union dockworkers strengthened their indispensable role in the nation’s logistics network.
Value Match
JUNE 1, 2022
Categories. Best Practice Guides. Bid Management. Business. Case Study. Circular Economy. Community Story. Contract for Change. Environment and Climate. Equality and Inclusion. Government Buying Standards. House of Commons Committee of Public Accounts. Human Rights and Modern Slavery. Legislation. National Audit Office Reports. News. Procurement Best Practice.
Supply Chain Game Changer
JUNE 3, 2022
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 10 Considerations Before You Buy Cryptocurrency! Whether you like it or not, crypto is taking over more and more facets of our lives. One of the areas it is seeing the most growth is in business. Adopting crypto and crypto knowledge into your business is not only forward-thinking but is becoming necessary.
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The Procuretech Podcast
MAY 31, 2022
This week we’re doing something a little bit different: A quick solo episode, bringing you ten key criteria to consider when sourcing a digital procurement solution. This is something that seems surprisingly hard to come by in popular articles and white papers, so here are ten helpful factors to consider. Let’s dive into the list… 10 Key Factors When Choosing A Procurement Solution. 1.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 28, 2022
How do businesses tackle a tumultuous supply chain? Establish an issue-to-resolution (I2R) process that allows a dedicated team to tackle current and future issues. .
CPO Rising
JUNE 1, 2022
Leading supply management suite provider, Ivalua, recently held its annual user conference Ivalua Now as an in-person (but also virtual) event in Washington, D.C. It was another stellar showing of this always well-organized and high-class affair. Ardent analysts participated virtually this year and hope to return in person in 2023. The Day One mainstage was […].
Supply Chain Game Changer
JUNE 1, 2022
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Is Cardboard Packaging Environmentally Friendly? Mono-material can be described as a product only made from one resin type. Packaging using this option is rapidly gaining popularity when compared to multi-material packaging. There are a number of very clear advantages of using this option: Material is recyclable and much easier to recycle.
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,
Fraxion
MAY 31, 2022
Operating a business is expensive. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 65% of businesses fail within their first ten years, and much of this is due to poor financing and cash flow. One thing is clear: no matter the size of your business, you need to manage the daily expenses your business incurs to operate effectively. Fortunately, business spend management solutions can help you do this.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 29, 2022
Rising helium costs, missing auto parts, and shipping delays are spurring a new wave of financial trouble for companies already saddled with debt amid broader concern that the U.S. economy is on the brink of a downturn.
Arkestro
MAY 30, 2022
Harvard Business Review has a number of articles that provide an excellent primer on the background of procurement in the health and pharma industries and the extraordinary challenges they have faced during the COVID-19 pandemic. The researchers who have authored these articles point to the need for procurement to play a leading role in addressing the challenges.
Supply Chain Game Changer
MAY 29, 2022
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 5 Important Uses of Technology in Modern Teaching and Learning! Which school laptop you buy is an important decision. Chances are, this is the laptop that is going to stay with you for some years. If that’s the case, you’re going to need something that can go the distance. This guide will take you through what you need to know before you buy your laptop as a student.
Advertiser: GEP
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.
Barkers Procurement
MAY 31, 2022
Blackpool has more households classed as fuel poor (15.2%) than any other part of Lancashire, a startling statistic, especially when compared with the national average of 10.3% (Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy). The reasons for this are complex and varied, and a solution requires focus from multiple areas. Many organisations across the North West are already working hard to address this issue.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 31, 2022
Big retailers rushed to build up inventories last year amid soaring consumer demand and transportation bottlenecks — going so far in some cases as to rent their own cargo ships. Now, they’re trying to figure out how to sell all their stuff.
Zycus Cognitive Procurement
MAY 31, 2022
The last two years have been turbulent for the manufacturing industry. Broken supply chains, unavailability of heavy goods vehicle (HGV) drivers and production stoppages had a negative impact. 2022 is no way better; it has begun with semiconductor manufacturers facing chip shortages. And the war in Europe has only aggravated the situation. Disruption has indeed become the new normal.
Supply Chain Game Changer
JUNE 1, 2022
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 5 Ways to Raise Your Quality Management Game! Any devoted business owner will tell you that they have a commitment to quality, but sometimes simply being devoted to excellence is not enough. Challenges will occur over time, and this is why it is important to put measures in place to ensure you are able to continue to deliver the highest output quality no matter what.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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
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