All Things Supply Chain
SEPTEMBER 7, 2020
No-one could have predicted over a year ago that a global pandemic would shut down economies all over the world; throw supply chains into chaos due to panic buying and…
ProcurePort
SEPTEMBER 11, 2020
In most technologically saturated markets, there are going to be constant developments. This is certainly the case in the context of procurement. Because the procurement department is so large and comprehensive in it’s functionality, departments often make use of a multitude of softwares. Making use of multiple softwares comes with it’s fair share of pros […].
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Jaggaer
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
JAGGAER understands the traditional roadblocks to spend management and how important it is to gain insight into operational ineffectiveness in order to improve your sourcing success. A spend analysis allows you to do just that. Here, we’ve outlined the seven steps necessary to conducting a proper spend analysis. Step One: Identify. Identify all the sources available for your spend data, from all of your departments, plants and business units.
Supply Chain Game Changer
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Nothing can be accomplished and no vision can be realized without leadership. But even the best leaders know that any goal that they are trying to achieve will inevitably mean some level of change. They need Change Management. This change may manifest itself in changing business processes, changing job responsibilities and roles, changing organizations, changing infrastructure, changing products and services or even completel
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.
All Things Supply Chain
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
From raw profitability and growth to the ability to delight customers with quick turnarounds, supply chain optimization is the missing ingredient for many organizations in a wide range of industries.
ProcurePort
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
The global coronavirus pandemic has brought millions of businesses the world over to a grinding halt. In May 2020, The Washington Post reported that “over 100,000 small businesses had closed forever as the nation’s pandemic toll escalated.” Operations have slowed down as companies ask what is source to pay process under the “new normal”? Supply […].
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Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
Supply-chain executives in North America have a lot on their plates these days, to say the least.
All Things Supply Chain
SEPTEMBER 11, 2020
UK scrambling to fix critical gaps in Brexit Border Plan Officials of Boris Johnson are now scrambling to try and avoid a major border crisis when the UK leaves the…
ProcurePort
SEPTEMBER 7, 2020
Running a business or organization requires dedication and strategic thinking. Some of the best organizations align their business practices and operations with their vision and mission statements. This way the company can be sure that all of the internal functions and operations conducted are purposeful and serve the same ultimate goal. As such, optimizing time […].
The Network Effect
SEPTEMBER 11, 2020
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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
Jaggaer
SEPTEMBER 11, 2020
As technologies like AI and RPA continue to establish a firm position in the mainstream, they are driving a fundamental change in businesses across sectors, globally. Marketing, operations, product design, and finance are just some of the areas transformed by intelligent application. Now, as companies start to seek, and create competitive advantages, the procurement function is in the spotlight.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 10, 2020
The single greatest risk from supply chains is getting caught off guard.
Supply Chain Game Changer
SEPTEMBER 11, 2020
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What is 5G? And What Does it Mean for Supply Chain? (Infographic). The trade war between the US and China has already left a number of casualties in its wake, including Huawei, whilst also creating new fronts on which battles are being continuously fought. . This is borne out by the growing rift over technology brand Huawei, which has begun to impact throughout the west and created an opportunity for South Korea’s Samsung El
Ms. Category Management
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
Join me at ProcureCon Marketing for a Panel on Global Marketing Procurement of Agencies - 9/23!
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.
The Procuretech Podcast
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
Innovation never stops. Alongside the tools that are making manual processes digital, there are also a new breed of tools which are fundamentally changing the way we go about our job. How we structure and carry out tenders hasn’t really changed much over the last 20 years. E-sourcing tools have been around since the late 1990s, and have been pretty mainstream for the past 15 or so years (I used them myself way back in 2003)!
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 11, 2020
With total vessel capacity expected to reach an all-time high in 2020, companies at every port and shipping nexus are beginning to re-evaluate longstanding business processes.
Supply Chain Game Changer
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Preparing Business for the Digital Supply Chain! Oracle Interviews Mike Mortson! Digital Procurement article and permission to publish here provided by Katherine Barrios of xeneta.com. The Hackett Group has recently released their analysis of their procurement benchmarking database.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
Automation was proceeding at a rapid pace in many factories and warehouses before the coronavirus pandemic hit. Now, however, concerns over worker health, the need for social distancing, and the relentless push for cost-cutting are accelerating the progress of robots for order fulfillment.
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.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 7, 2020
Cargo is proving a rare ray of light for airlines amid the coronavirus gloom.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 11, 2020
Each year, 1.3 billion tons of food are lost or go to waste — and a third of those losses occur in transit.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 11, 2020
Biden’s proposal uses a carrot-and-stick approach that raises taxes on a corporation’s foreign profits but rewards companies with tax incentives for moving jobs and investment back to the U.S.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
What's the point at which manufacturers decide to shift production from China and return it to the U.S.? Gregory Burkart, managing director and leader of the Site Selection & Incentives Advisory Practice of financial consultancy Duff & Phelps, offers some insight into the calculation.
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.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 10, 2020
Bernard Goor, senior vice president of sales with Infor, explains the concept behind the continuous supply chain, and reveals the biggest obstacles that companies face when trying to achieve that goal.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 11, 2020
The majority of manufacturing companies manage planning through two separate teams. Finance assembles budgets and capital requirements. The operations team balances supply and demand and calculates future capacity and supply needs. In volatile times the operations team mitigates emerging risks or capitalizes on unanticipated opportunities. Through such periods the financial and operations plans often diverge, sometimes dramatically.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
Although the transportation industry was among the earliest adopters of mobile technology, upgrades have been lagging for the last decade.
Supply Chain Game Changer
SEPTEMBER 10, 2020
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What is a Bill of Entry (BOE)? Article and permission to publish here provided by Victor at excelsior.ph. The expansion of international trade as early as the medieval times led to the development of a system to help merchants keep track of the conditions of goods, as well as to validate its time and location of loading.
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
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
The holiday hires, a slight increase from last year, will be on top of the thousands of workers the courier already has added to keep up with a surge in package demand.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
Suman Mahalanabis, director of product management for digital software and solutions with Tata Consultancy Services, describes the steps that factories will need to take in order to ensure the health and safety of workers during the pandemic and beyond.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
The U.S. and Europe’s ambition to boost production of rare raw materials used in electric vehicles and wind turbines and reduce dependence on China will face obstacles, including higher costs and environmental concerns.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
If not managed carefully, fragmented data can lead to divisional misalignment and poor decision-making.
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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