Procurement Heads

JULY 14, 2022

Hayley Packham, Operations Director at Procurement Heads, said, “We are delighted to be partnering with such a forward-thinking organisation as Kaleida. “Equality, diversity and inclusion are embedded into our DNA and one of our core business pillars. “We firmly believe in equality for all and have pledged to continue attracting a workforce that reflects this, not only for ourselves but for the clients and candidates we engage with.

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ivalua

JULY 14, 2022

Ivalua study finds 97% of procurement leaders see significant disruption in direct materials supply chain; 67% not confident in existing technology; 84% consider modernization a ‘strategic priority’. Redwood City, CA, July 12, 2022 – Manufacturers are working to accelerate digitization initiatives to manage supply chain disruptions in 2022 and beyond, according to an original survey commissioned by Ivalua , a leading global spend management cloud provider.

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RPF360

JULY 14, 2022

Explore how you can cut costs, improve efficiency and reduce risk by initiating an energy procurement project. This guide provides key definitions, a guide on how to write an RFP and more. The post Energy procurement: Definitions, RFP guide and examples appeared first on RFP360.

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All Things Supply Chain

JULY 15, 2022

Mexico’s beer shortage worsened due to supply and demand problems In recent times, beer makers have struggled to source cans and glass bottles for their products, but now, robust demand…

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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?

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Procurement Tactics

JULY 14, 2022

33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2022. Success! First Name. Email. Download Free PDF. Or receive our famous weekly newsletter. Procurement Executive — The Ultimate Guide of 2022. Having a procurement executive in your company will determine the success of your procurement process. However, many newbies in the procurement field are wondering what is the role of a procurement executive.

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ProcurePort

JULY 14, 2022

• The procurement function helps organizations acquire or obtain the products (and services) needed for discrete purposes: sales, marketing, product design, distribution, or even brand positioning. • So, given that the procurement function focuses exclusively on sourcing and acquiring products, project procurement relates to obtaining the material products or supplies for a larger project: a […].

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All Things Supply Chain

JULY 11, 2022

So far, 2022 has come with many ups and downs, with uncertainty remaining certain. We’ve seen supply chain shortages, supply chain recoveries, skyrocketing prices and much more.

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Procurement Tactics

JULY 13, 2022

33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2022. Success! First Name. Email. Download Free PDF. Or receive our famous weekly newsletter. Procurement Function — Everything a Procurement Professional Should Know. The procurement function is one of the keys for a business to succeed. The global pandemic and the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine have disrupted the supply chain.

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ProcurePort

JULY 13, 2022

• The quest for efficiency and agility in supply chains has led companies to develop relationships with suppliers from all over the world. • Companies cannot limit themselves to only sourcing from one supplier or market when value opportunities abound elsewhere. • Global trade has led to complications in supply chains and despite the evolution […].

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ivalua

JULY 11, 2022

New release features AI-powered contract management, more seamless messaging and communications, supplier risk and performance enhancements and procure-to-pay efficiency . Redwood City, CA – 11 July, 2022 – Ivalua , a global leader in Cloud Spend Management solutions , announced the general availability of its new platform release 174. The release includes a broad set of innovations to empower Procurement and Supply Chain leaders to improve collaboration among internal stakeholders and supplier

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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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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 13, 2022

In recent years, consumers have become increasingly interested in shopping sustainably. With that increasing interest has come a lot of confusion — 64% of Americans are willing to pay more for sustainable products, but 26% don’t know how to identify them.

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The Thomas Blog

JULY 12, 2022

Whether you are just starting with email marketing or you're already sending marketing emails every week, you know that emails are one of the best channels to sell — and smart marketers are always looking for new ways they can build relationships and grow revenue. You might be asking yourself: Should I nurture subscribers with weekly newsletters? Are dedicated sends (standalone emails with one offer) better at optimizing my sales and marketing funnel?

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ProcurePort

JULY 12, 2022

• A request for a quote is a formal document sent out to vendors asking them to submit pricing quotes based on a particular brief. A request for proposal (RFQ) is an objective way to compare vendors. • Normally, your RFQ will go out to vendors after or as part of a request for proposal […]. The post 5 Simple Steps to Writing the Perfect Request for Quote (RFQ) appeared first on ProcurePort Blog.

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ivalua

JULY 11, 2022

The post Risk Mitigation Strategies to Address Organizational Challenges appeared first on Ivalua.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 11, 2022

It’s getting complicated for investors in semiconductors, with last year’s big chip shortage morphing into an inventory glut for some companies, and others getting caught up in geopolitics.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 13, 2022

Supply Chain Job Boards are aplenty, but how do we classify the ones worth our time as SCM Professionals? To help answer this question and reduce time wastage going through multiple platforms, we ran a survey based on recommendations provided by several professionals on supply chain job boards, including those I have tried over time. The platform includes supply chain entry-level jobs and supply chain remote jobs.

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Strategic Sourceror

JULY 14, 2022

Popular as a Thanksgiving side dish or included ingredient in main courses and traditional cuisine, green peas are pretty ubiquitous for a vegetable that's the very definition of bite size. Replete with vitamins A and C, and folate yet low in calories, they're a family staple for dinners and as a veggie to freeze since they keep so well. But could the powerful pea also be the key to fixing some businesses' supply chain challenges?

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

JULY 13, 2022

In today’s retail landscape, convenience is at the heart of consumer buying behavior. McKinsey reports that over 90 percent of US online shoppers expect free two- to three-day shipping, and a recent Shopify survey revealed that shipping cost had a significant influence on purchase decisions for nearly 75 percent of consumers. Shipping speed is critical to compete in the marketplaces of the future, and many retailers and logistics companies are turning to innovations to enable new delivery models

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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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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 11, 2022

About 70,000 truck owner-operators who form the bedrock of California’s transport industry are in limbo as state-level labor rules start applying to them, creating another choke point in stressed U.S. supply chains.

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Una

JULY 12, 2022

The Importance of Cross-Functional Collaboration. By Mackenzie Oakley | July 12, 2022. Team work makes the dream work, right? It’s kind of cheesy but there is truth in that statement. No one is capable of handling everything by themselves, all of the time. We may try, of course, but eventually most of us will need to surrender to the fact that a little support and assistance would go a long way.

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Procurement Foundry

JULY 11, 2022

If someone on the street asked you if you would like to do better at reaching ESG goals (such as protecting and conserving our environment), I think you would be hard-pressed to find someone to say no. Of course, we want these things! But, if asked by that same person in a follow-up question what we are actively doing (or willing to do) to make this want a reality, the response might be an awkward silence for many.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

JULY 10, 2022

Today I’m joined by NYSHEX , a leading shipping technology company that is creating reliable ocean shipping through effective digital contracts. NYSHEX was built to restore trust and reliability in global trade. As the leader in two-way committed contracts, their neutral exchange unites shippers and carriers with a predictable, efficient, and accountable system for global commerce.

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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.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 12, 2022

The adoption of tactical “firefighting” rather than a strategic approach should sound alarm bells, not least because of the missed opportunity to revolutionize supply chain planning. .

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Negotiations Ninja

JULY 10, 2022

Suzanne is a Professor of Management & Conflict Resolution at George Mason University. She’s also taught at IMD in Switzerland and Seattle University. She’s had the opportunity to teach on six continents. And throughout her years as a consultant, professor, and advisor, she’s witnessed how gender biases and cultural biases impact one’s ability to negotiate.

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The Thomas Blog

JULY 15, 2022

Since industry is constantly growing and evolving, Thomasnet.com ® is too. Our platform has over 75,000 categories of products and services, from alloy to zinc, for professionals like you to source from. And thanks to our industry specialists, we are constantly researching and adding to our platform with new supplier categories to help you keep up with current market trends. 1.

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Art of Procurement

JULY 15, 2022

Procurement 6 is a new short podcast from Art of Procurement that will be published in the Art of Procurement. The post [Pod] Procurement 6 – July 15th, 2022 appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 12, 2022

For decades, businesses across industries have faced a particularly thorny problem: the disconnect between demand, procurement and supply chain management. .

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Una

JULY 13, 2022

Episode 73: Bridging Business Gaps Through Reflective Procurement with Thomas Siersbæk Heller-Njor. By Kelly Barner | July 13, 2022. Procurement can talk about systems and processes all it likes, but without making a real and lasting investment in people, sustained success will remain elusive. In many cases, this means learning to understand the motivations of people quite unlike themselves, walking a mile in their shoes before trying to drive specific types of engagement.

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Procurement Insights

JULY 9, 2022

Two years ago, I posted the following question on LinkedIn: Can procurement collaborate and innovate outside of a crisis situation? (Question after reading Boston Consulting Group (BCG) post shared by Lance Younger ). The post, which garnered almost 93,000 views, stimulated one of the more interesting and energetic dialogues with which I have been involved since joining LinkedIn in 2007.

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Art of Procurement

JULY 11, 2022

“The more sales knows and the better we feel about the relationship, the more we’re going to fight to give. The post [Pod] The Big Debate: Procurement vs. Sales w/ Donna Donato, Chris Donato, and Megan Dimmer appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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