Squirrelling Away – How panic buying is affecting the supply chain
All Things Supply Chain
APRIL 14, 2020
As a result of the coronavirus outbreak, people have become like squirrels.
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Now, a Different Kind of Epidemic: Force Majeure Claims
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 13, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has brought chaos to supplier-buyer relations the world round, resulting in widescale invoking of the contract-breaking clause known as force majeure.
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5 Steps to Protect Logistics Operations from COVID-19 Disruption
Supply Chain Collaborator
APRIL 14, 2020
Though it is an added stressor at this precarious moment, the time will never be more appropriate to take action toward improving enterprise logistics processes. Here are five ways shippers can protect logistics operations during the pandemic and promote improvement that lasts well into the recovery and beyond. Identify Potential Risks. The current crisis highlights the sobering reality – that disruptions can and will occur with regularity.
With Covid-19 Supply Chain Professionals Are More Important Than Ever!
Supply Chain Game Changer
APRIL 16, 2020
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain Should Lead the Boardroom … the Coronavirus Proves it! Article and permission to publish here provided by Sam White at argentus.com. A few weeks ago, we wrote about the impact of the Coronavirus epidemic on Supply Chains – specifically, how the emerging crisis in China had placed new pressures on companies importing finished goods and raw materials from overseas.
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.
Supply chain emissions: what challenges lie ahead?
SupplyShift
APRIL 15, 2020
The supply chain is often cited as one of the areas where companies have significant challenges in managing and reducing emissions. For lots of businesses, most emissions lie within the supply chain, and as such, these emissions are beyond a company’s direct control (Scope 3). This means supply chain emissions are simultaneously the most challenging and the most important.
Why IoT Is Key to a Seamless Supply Chain
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 13, 2020
As more people stay home and shop online, customer expectations for on-time delivery are higher than ever.
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The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Digital Procurement!
Supply Chain Game Changer
APRIL 15, 2020
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Digital Supply Chain Road is Full of Potholes, Construction and Accidents! Digital Procurement article, and permission to publish here, provided by Sam Jenks at kodiakrating.com. Don’t Panic! Navigating the complexity of the global supply chain as a procurement professional can sometimes feel like taking a walk through the Amazon without a compass, or entering into outer space without an oxygen tank.
Supply chain emissions: what challenges lie ahead?
SupplyShift
APRIL 15, 2020
The supply chain is often cited as one of the areas where companies have significant challenges in managing and reducing emissions. For lots of businesses, most emissions lie within the supply chain, and as such, these emissions are beyond a company’s direct control (Scope 3). This means supply chain emissions are simultaneously the most challenging and the most important.
Reverse Logistics: A Priority for Distribution Strategy
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 15, 2020
Nearly a third of new customers won’t come back to a retailer after a poor returns experience.
How the Pandemic Could Impact Sustainable Business Practices
SPLC (Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council)
APRIL 17, 2020
Facebook blurb : The COVID-19 outbreak has radically transformed how businesses around the world operate. While the pandemic has taken a tremendous toll on the economy and public health, it has also led to many examples of companies and individuals working towards the collective good. Read our blog to discover what implications this may have for a more sustainable post-pandemic society.
GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report
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?
Category deep dives: Covid-19 impact on the Supply Chain
Spotlight on Procurement
APRIL 15, 2020
Simon Lipscomb, Sales and Marketing Director at Efficio speaks to Ashray Lavsi, Efficio’s SME on Supply Chain about the impact COVID-19 is having on the this category. Key discussion points include: What impact is COVID-19 having on the Supply Chain? What do you think businesses need to do now to prepare for the new normal? How do you think this pandemic will change the ways of working for businesses from a supply chain perspective?
Transparency is the first step to securing global supply chains
SupplyShift
APRIL 14, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted supply chains around the globe and brought intense scrutiny to management strategies. Manufacturing industries such as apparel, auto parts and semiconductors have been hit particularly hard as factories shut down in China, followed by other global supply regions. The abrupt shift in shopping patterns and demand for certain consumer goods and medical supplies compounded the problem and revealed the risk of maintaining small inventories through just-in-time s
The Pursuit of Sustainability Spans the Enterprise
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 14, 2020
Here are five areas to focus on.
Episode 23 – Negotiation Techniques: Deal Design
Procurement Zen
APRIL 12, 2020
The art of deal designing could be very helpful to make things go your way during a negotiation. In this part of the Ultimate list of Negotiation Techniques, I teach you exactly that. We go over several clever negotiation techniques that you can use to design a deal in your favor. Each technique is explained in depth with scenario examples. [fusebox_transcript].
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
Ivalua NOW Virtual Event to Showcase the Role of Procurement In Meeting Today’s Business Challenges
ivalua
APRIL 15, 2020
Premier event for procurement & supply chain practitioners will showcase latest technological innovations and extensive line-up of industry leaders. Redwood City, CA. April 15, 2020 – Ivalua, a leading provider of global Spend Management Cloud solutions, today announced that its marquee annual event, Ivalua NOW 2020 , will transition from a physical event in Washington D.C. to a virtual event, taking place on May 5 and 6, 2020.
Transparency is the first step to securing global supply chains
SupplyShift
APRIL 14, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted supply chains around the globe and brought intense scrutiny to management strategies. Manufacturing industries such as apparel, auto parts and semiconductors have been hit particularly hard as factories shut down in China, followed by other global supply regions. The abrupt shift in shopping patterns and demand for certain consumer goods and medical supplies compounded the problem and revealed the risk of maintaining small inventories through just-in-time s
The Complex Risk Factors Facing Aerospace and Defense
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 17, 2020
Boeing’s recent crisis represents just one of many complex global risk factors impacting aviation, aerospace and defense supply chains.
Claritum Covid-19 Activity
Claritum
APRIL 15, 2020
Bath, UK (April 15, 2020) – First 3 weeks of lockdown completed. The team at Claritum is functioning well from home. All Claritum systems have remained operational and our customers continue to process orders and supply the needs of their customers. Recent, Covid-19 related orders, processed by Claritum’s system have included identity cards for key workers, sanitisers, face masks, antiseptic wipes, nursing intensive care process documents, updated staff handbooks and posters/signs.
Supply Chain Orchestration: A New Era in Supply Chain Management
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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.
Ivalua NOW Virtual Event to Showcase the Role of Procurement In Meeting Today’s Business Challenges
ivalua
APRIL 15, 2020
Premier event for procurement & supply chain practitioners will showcase latest technological innovations and extensive line-up of industry leaders. Redwood City, CA. April 15, 2020 – Ivalua, a leading provider of global Spend Management Cloud solutions, today announced that its marquee annual event, Ivalua NOW 2020 , will transition from a physical event in Washington D.C. to a virtual event, taking place on May 5 and 6, 2020.
Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up: 04/10/20 – 04/16/20
All Things Supply Chain
APRIL 17, 2020
U.S. joining global push allowing cargo shipments in passenger jet cabins U.S.
The Art and Science of Distribution Site Selection
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 16, 2020
Choosing a distribution site should consist of these three phases.
Smart Vendor Data – Stephany Lapierre from Tealbook
The Procuretech Podcast
APRIL 15, 2020
Stephany Lapierre from rapidly-growing supplier data startup Tealbook joins me on this week's episode of The Procuretech Podcast. We talk about all things machine learning when it comes to getting clean, meaningful vendor data without the need for "push" based solutions from vendors or master data analysts. With poor data and lack of in-house resources or capabilities often cited as a major objection to why firms decide not to purchase enterprise level procuretech for their digital transformatio
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,
Strategic National Stockpiles and Sourcing for the National Interest!
Supply Chain Game Changer
APRIL 14, 2020
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 10 Vital Supply Chain Lessons from the Coronavirus Pandemic! The decision by President Trump to tell 3M to stop shipping masks to Canada and Latin America is astonishing given that all of humanity is facing the same crisis. Supply issues started with chronic shortages of toilet paper , hand sanitizer and food goods of all kinds.
Three Job-Costing Headaches That Technology Can Solve
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 13, 2020
Accurate time tracking is critical to managing job costs in order to achieve profitability for construction businesses, separating successful businesses from the rest of the pack.
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