All Things Supply Chain
NOVEMBER 2, 2020
In supply chain management, data and its targeted analytics are necessary to make statements about important influences on the supply chain: Which deliveries are often uncertain?
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 2, 2020
The adoption by logistics providers of modern-day technology is a case of applying digital solutions to an analog world.
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Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 4, 2020
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Get Our EBOOK HERE. Weighbridge article and permission to publish here provided by Emily Bartels. As businesses grow in this era of technology, they aim to enhance their efficiency and productivity. Technology makes businesses more efficient and productive in the best possible ways.
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
NOVEMBER 4, 2020
“The world is in trouble”, said David Attenborough who recently broke Instagram records with his campaign aiming to tackle environmental crises and share potential solutions.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 31, 2020
The giant retailer undertakes an ambitious initiative to make sense of its painfully complex freight payment and reconciliation process, involving its own fleet as well as those of outside carriers, and moving more than half a million shipments a year.
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Jaggaer
NOVEMBER 5, 2020
The post The Lowdown on the 2020 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Procure-to-Pay Suites appeared first on Jaggaer.
All Things Supply Chain
NOVEMBER 6, 2020
Amazon shipping costs outpace sales growth due to soaring pandemic operating expenses Amazon’s shipping costs increased by 57% Year on Year in the third quarter to reach $15 billion.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 1, 2020
From smart cartonization to last-mile delivery and beyond, supply chains offer fertile ground for new technologies to improve sustainability by trimming wasted fuel, materials and time.
SupplyShift
NOVEMBER 4, 2020
2020 has been a defining year for transparent supply chains. When the pandemic hit, most people expected sustainability efforts to take a back-seat role. On the contrary, companies seem to be more focused than ever on driving sustainability in supply chains. In fact, Gartner, Deloitte, and McKinsey all echoed the same sentiment early on in the pandemic – transparency is the only way to be proactive about supply chain vulnerabilities going forward.
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
GoProcure blog
NOVEMBER 3, 2020
As we enter the final calendar quarter of what has been a tumultuous year, many companies need to cut costs to get budgets back on track. Ideally, finance and procurement teams can start with cost savings that do not affect the quality of operations. One way to find that balance, and perhaps even improve operations, is to move from a single source to a multisource procurement strategy.
EazyStock
NOVEMBER 6, 2020
Maintaining cost-effective inventory levels is critical for any manufacturer, wholesaler, supplier or retailer. But just how much inventory is the right amount to hold? How can you ensure you have enough to cover fluctuating demand without over-stocking? How long can you hold ‘healthy’ stock until it becomes excess or even obsolete? Most businesses struggle to find an optimized balance between these two costly challenges.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 31, 2020
More companies are waking up to the need for change, and this year’s crop of candidates was especially strong.
SupplyShift
NOVEMBER 4, 2020
2020 has been a defining year for transparent supply chains. When the pandemic hit, most people expected sustainability efforts to take a back-seat role. On the contrary, companies seem to be more focused than ever on driving sustainability in supply chains. In fact, Gartner, Deloitte, and McKinsey all echoed the same sentiment early on in the pandemic – transparency is the only way to be proactive about supply chain vulnerabilities going forward.
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.
Jaggaer
NOVEMBER 3, 2020
The post How to Strengthen Your Supplier Management Strategies appeared first on Jaggaer.
ProtoCast
NOVEMBER 2, 2020
Welcome to the very first episode of ProtoCast, where every 2 weeks we will bring coffee break-sized podcasts full of insightful content to the procurement community during these difficult times. This inaugural episode looks at how ProctoCast came into being, and how we fit into the Proctopus network and community. Join the Proctopus group on LinkedIn Looking forward to have you with us on our journey into ProctoCasting!
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 2, 2020
Ann Marie Uetz, head of the coronavirus task force with the law firm of Foley & Lardner LLP, discusses the results of a pair of surveys about how executives are responding to supply-chain disruptions caused by the pandemic and rising geopolitical tensions.
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 3, 2020
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. From Click to Ship in 4 Minutes! Ultimate Principles for World Class Fulfillment! GET our EBOOK HERE. At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe. As such we have introduced our “ Seasoned Leadership in Action ™” Interview series at Supply Chain Game Changer.
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
NOVEMBER 5, 2020
As part of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a new rule requiring stricter controls over the monitoring of food products throughout the supply chain.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 4, 2020
Patrick Thielen, senior vice president of financial lines with Chubb, explains why malware attacks are on the rise, and what manufacturers must do to protect their people and systems from cyber criminals.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 31, 2020
Tackling the job of assessing all of its contracts for indirect-materials spend, Intel Corp. scraps a laborious and outdated manual process, and puts its entire supply chain on the road to digitization.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 2, 2020
VeriShip, a shipping expense optimization platform, announced a merger with Sifted, a provider of a data science-driven predictive logistics platform.
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
NOVEMBER 6, 2020
The digital transformation of supply chains has been underway since 2010, but COVID-19 kicked it into top gear.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 31, 2020
Rob Wilson, president of Employco USA, offers advice on how employers should protect workers from contracting the coronavirus in the workplace, and what action to take when they do.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 4, 2020
The last few months have seen a lot of so-called risk-management strategies fall by the wayside, as businesses have scrambled to cope with unimaginable upheavals in supply chains and consumer habits brought about by COVID-19. What’s the best way to cope with a crisis? The first piece of advice is old as the hills: Don’t panic. You might think you have the right tactics and strategies in place, but in the real world you’re likely to be blindsided by a disaster, whether it’
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 1, 2020
Warehouses are deploying artificial intelligence to optimize their packing operations.
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
NOVEMBER 1, 2020
Voice recognition software can cut costs and save time, but is it worth the investment in licenses and training?
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 4, 2020
Avetta, a provider of supply chain risk management, launched Avetta Financial Risk, a tool for evaluating and monitoring the financial health of your supply chain, providing detailed financial metrics and ratings for accurate supplier evaluation.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 5, 2020
Product returns are big business for U.S. companies, both at the B2B and B2C levels. As Purolator International National Business Development Manager Randy Stomp explains, "Returns have become, quite frankly, too big to ignore." But rather than treat returns as necessary evils, smart retailers are turning them into opportunities.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 4, 2020
Rosemary Coates, executive director of The Reshoring Institute, explains why the coronavirus pandemic might finally be the crisis that drives manufacturers to shift production from China back to the U.S.
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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