The Final Wrap-up of 2020 for the ATSC Blog – It’s award time!
All Things Supply Chain
DECEMBER 21, 2020
I know this has been said and written before, but 2020 surely was a very crazy year with a lot of downs and a few ups.
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Blockchain’s Critical Role in Supply-Chain Transparency
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 22, 2020
Managing complex supply chains is an art unto itself, but it all comes down to one fundamental principle: transparency.
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What is Direct Sourcing? Your Procurement Guide
ProcurePort
DECEMBER 24, 2020
A fascinating aspect of the universe is that there’s hardly ever a single path to the same solution. In other words, there’s more than one right answer, and there’s more than one way to get to that answer. Understanding this theory is helpful in approaching the concept of indirect and direct sourcing in procurement. Some […]. The post What is Direct Sourcing?
Solving the Cold Chain Challenges
The Network Effect
DECEMBER 21, 2020
The post Solving the Cold Chain Challenges appeared first on The Network Effect.
Tariffs on the Table: How to Brief the Board and C‑Suite With Confidence
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.
How to Improve Supply Chain Efficiency and Productivity with Visibility Data
FourKites
DECEMBER 23, 2020
Calculating the productivity and efficiency of any operation is, at its most basic, determining the ratio of cost inputs to revenue generated. Supply chain productivity is no different. By outlining the major cost centers of your supply chain and optimizing your spending within each, you’ll be creating a much more favorable equation for improving supply chain planning and productivity.
Will Amazon Exit the First-Party Retail Business in 2021?
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 21, 2020
An industry observer predicts that Amazon.com will make a radical change in its business strategy in the coming year.
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Using Automation to Find Cost Savings Around the Holidays
GoProcure blog
DECEMBER 22, 2020
The holiday season can be hectic for many companies, even amidst a pandemic. In addition to trying to close out projects before the end of the calendar year, scheduling challenges can be prevalent with many employees taking time off. Yet it’s important to finish off the year strong and not let momentary lapses ruin end-of-year budgets or start you off on the wrong foot in the new year.
Creating Value with Strategic Supplier Relationship Management
Jaggaer
DECEMBER 22, 2020
The post Creating Value with Strategic Supplier Relationship Management appeared first on JAGGAER.
What an Unpredictable Year Means for Freight Costs in 2021
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 19, 2020
Although projections indicate that maritime trade will recover and expand next year, it's becoming clear that disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic will have a lasting impact on the industry.
A Procurement Team’s Source to Pay Process Definition
ProcurePort
DECEMBER 22, 2020
As much as we would like life to be black and white for simplicity’s sake, that just isn’t the case. Much of life exists in a blurry grey area, and we’re all doing our best to navigate through uncertainty. Well, the same theory can be applied to creating processes and workflows internal to an organization. […]. The post A Procurement Team’s Source to Pay Process Definition appeared first on ProcurePort Blog.
How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control
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
Volumes are booming this holiday season as F&B, CPG and Retail work to keep shelves full
FourKites
DECEMBER 21, 2020
There’s no doubt about it: This is a holiday season like no other. Here at FourKites, we’ve been keeping a close eye on what our data tells us about both the availability of goods, and the demand patterns consumers are displaying. What we’re seeing is that even as shoppers are homebound more than any other holiday season, they’re also shopping more than ever before – with the vast majority of that activity is taking place online.
#3 | An Interview with Peter Smith on ‘Bad Buying’ & ‘Procurement with Purpose’
The Supplier Experience
DECEMBER 21, 2020
HICX was pleased to welcome Peter recently to our interview series on data in Procurement, in which we asked him more about his book, as well as his other project, ‘Procurement with Purpose.’ In this discussion, we focus more specifically on the role of data and how it can be used both to avoid ‘Bad Buying’ and to support Procurement with a Purpose.
Five Ways to Prepare for the Deluge of Holiday Returns
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 21, 2020
This year's surge in e-commerce will likely come with a flood of returns in January that could strain operations.
Building a Procurement Community during COVID-19: Proctopus Founders
ProtoCast
DECEMBER 21, 2020
Procurement professionals need more accessible opportunities to network, interact, share our best practices, ask questions and increase our visibility to employers (or potential clients). They were the hypotheses when we kicked off the roots (or tentacles) of what grew to become Proctopus. Sales & marketing folks are great at putting on industry events and networking.
A Roadmap For Modernization: How To Break Free From Your Monolith Before July 31, 2026
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.
Backstage at Sainsbury’s: feeding the nation in a pandemic
Spotlight on Procurement
DECEMBER 21, 2020
Simon Lipscomb, Sales and Marketing Director at Efficio, speaks to Patrick Dunne, Director of Group Property, Procurement and Cost Transformation at Sainsbury’s on his experience of running procurement/supply-chains through the COVID-19 global pandemic. Key discussion points include: How did they cope with changing customer channels and unprecedented demand?
Watch: How the Pandemic Is Impacting Manufacturing Strategies
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 21, 2020
John Caltabiano, vice president of supply chain with manufacturing services provider Jabil Inc., discusses the results of a recent survey of supply-chain professionals about how they’re weathering the coronavirus pandemic.
‘Covid Guilt’ Ignites U.S. Toy Boom
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 22, 2020
COVID-19 is setting up the U.S. toy industry for its best Christmas in years — and maybe ever.
Stop Delaying — Your Logistics Systems Belong in the Cloud
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 21, 2020
Some of the biggest players in the logistics industry still rely on outdated mainframe systems that hinder supply-chain agility.
State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025
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.
Three Keys to Navigating the Next COVID-19
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 23, 2020
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, supply-chain leaders have realized there is no “new normal,” and are focusing on how to guide their organizations through uncharted waters, no matter what the challenge might be.
The Pathway to Digital Payments for the Transportation Industry
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 22, 2020
Digital payments are a key area that transportation and logistics organizations will prioritize in 2021.
China’s Online Shopping Addiction Is Killing Its Green Packaging Drive
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 20, 2020
If you worry about all the waste generated by the annual rush of holiday shopping and gift giving, it’s nothing compared to the mountains of discarded packaging that comes from a single event in China.
Bottlenecks Wear Down World Economy’s Fleet of Container Ships
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 22, 2020
Container shipping, the backbone of the global trading system, is showing signs of fatigue as the pandemic descends into its darkest days.
How Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement 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.
Digital Cotton and 3-D Garments: The Trends That Will Reshape Fashion in 2021
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 20, 2020
Companies both in and out of the fashion industry have been content to keep separate their newer digital and traditional analog processes — but the past year has shown us that strategy may no longer be viable.
U.K. Faces Food Crisis Threat as Virus Surge Blocks Trade
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 21, 2020
The U.K. is confronting threats of food insecurity and panicked shopping days before Christmas as European nations restricted trade and travel to guard against a resurgent coronavirus.
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