All Things Supply Chain

JANUARY 29, 2025

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, the concept of sustainability has taken center stage.

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Jaggaer

JANUARY 28, 2025

In June 2018 we published an article entitled “5 Trends Higher Ed. Procurement Officers Need to Succeed” The world has been through a lot of changes since then. We learned to adapt during the pandemic, for example. Institutions that had made progress in digital transformation found themselves better-placed to meet the challenges. Moreover, given the rapid evolution of procurement practices and technologies, it is worth assessing how the priorities have changed five years on.

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TYA Suite

JANUARY 27, 2025

Organizations constantly seek ways to streamline processes, reduce errors, and improve overall productivity. One powerful solution that has gained significant traction is the user-role-based automated approval system. This technology leverages automation to facilitate and manage approval workflows based on predefined user roles, providing a myriad of benefits to organizations across various industries.

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Finale Inventory

JANUARY 27, 2025

Introduction A quickbooks barcode scanner transforms how small and medium-sized businesses handle their inventory management, bridging the gap between physical products and digital records. By connecting scanners directly to QuickBooks, businesses gain instant visibility into their inventory movements, ensuring data flows seamlessly from warehouse shelves to financial records.

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Speaker: Jason Chester, Director, Product Management

In today’s manufacturing landscape, staying competitive means moving beyond reactive quality checks and toward real-time, data-driven process control. But what does true manufacturing process optimization look like—and why is it more urgent now than ever? Join Jason Chester in this new, thought-provoking session on how modern manufacturers are rethinking quality operations from the ground up.

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Procurement Software

JANUARY 26, 2025

Procurement has the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to evolve into a strategic powerhouse. Will we grasp it, or will we fluff it? A lot of that will depend on how leadership reacts to the seismic shifts we are currently seeing in technology. But lets not lose sight of it not just being about the tech. You can have awesome technology, but with a lack of mandate, dirty data, and a poor internal communication strategy, you could still fail.

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Procurement Insights

JANUARY 27, 2025

In a previous post , I wrote the following: “With increasing frequency, procurement executives have told me that their successful ProcureTech implementations with smaller, longstanding solution providers are being replaced by more prominent, e.g., bigger providers like SAP Ariba and Workday. The transition results have been generally poor because these larger providers are growing market share through acquisition and assimilation rather than actual procurement industry experience and exper

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Finale Inventory

JANUARY 27, 2025

Introduction Setting up a barcode inventory system marks a significant step forward for growing businesses seeking to modernize their operations. When implemented correctly, barcoding transforms time-consuming manual processes into swift, accurate inventory management workflows. Today's small and medium-sized e-commerce and retail businesses face increasing pressure to maintain accurate stock levels while processing orders quickly.

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Procurement Express

JANUARY 30, 2025

Remote employees work from anywhere, which sounds great until your accounting team is struggling to manage a patchwork of financial processes. Between juggling remote office setup reimbursements, tracking software subscriptions, and coordinating with vendors across time zones, its easy for things to spiral. Add in the challenge of collaboration tools that dont quite integrate, and the administrative burden starts to grow fast.

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Procurement Insights

JANUARY 28, 2025

“Michael, you’re like the horse carriage driver mocking the Benz Patent-Motorwagen for its noise compared to your nice quiet horse. The horse is great. until it’s not. The carriage still exists, and the driver will still exist for a while (and take on more responsibilities), but the motor is changing.” – Pierre Mitchell, LinkedIn Comment Pierre Mitchell that is an interesting analogy.

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TYA Suite

JANUARY 27, 2025

(AP) team is crucial for maintaining healthy financial operations in any business. One effective way to enhance the efficiency of your AP team is by implementing a vendor portal. A supplier portal streamlines interactions between your business and its suppliers, automates repetitive tasks and ensures smooth operations. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore how a vendor portal can improve the efficiency of your AP team and transform your financial processes. , also known as a supplier port

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Product lead time is crucial in the life sciences industry and represents a key consideration for customers’ purchasing decisions. For this reason, BD Biosciences aimed to optimize its global supply and distribution network to reduce delivery lead time to customers and optimize its global inventory. How BD Biosciences was successful in reducing global distribution lead times between 30% and 60% in addition to: Increasing agility to prioritize urgent and ad-hoc customer requests Increasing global

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JANUARY 27, 2025

Introduction Order picking stands as a cornerstone of warehouse operations, determining the efficiency and success of small to medium-sized ecommerce and retail businesses. At its core, order picking involves selecting the right products in precise quantities from storage locations to fulfill customer orders accurately and promptly. In today's fast-paced business environment, the difference between thriving and struggling often comes down to how effectively a company manages its order fulfil

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

JANUARY 27, 2025

In todays episode of Women in Supply Chain, Im joined by industry rising star Nikki Driskill. Nikki has spent over 26 years in logistics, working mostly in operations and customer service. Now Vice President of Customer Service at STG Logistics, the nations largest, fully integrated port-to-door service provider, Nikki is passionate about truly making a difference in the industry.

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Procurement Insights

JANUARY 29, 2025

1990 (35 YEARS AGO) The main takeaway from the video below is to solve a problem, create a process that can scale, and then introduce technology. In this brief video the second in a series*, I will focus on the following critical points: – Never, ever lead with technology and then look for a problem to solve – Identify and solve a problem – Create a scalable process – Introduce technology. 2025 (TODAY) 1990 to 2025 (WHY DO PROCURETECH INITIATIVES CONTINUE TO FAIL?

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TYA Suite

JANUARY 27, 2025

In the dynamic landscape of procurement, efficiency, transparency, and collaboration are paramount. Traditional are evolving with the adoption of , which offers a host of benefits to organizations aiming to streamline purchasing activities and enhance decision-making capabilities. One innovative feature gaining traction in these systems is the concept of community approvers.

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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.

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Finale Inventory

JANUARY 27, 2025

Introduction Modern warehouse operations demand efficiency, accuracy, and speed – qualities that make pick and pack processes absolutely essential for business success. Whether you're managing a growing e-commerce business or running a retail operation, mastering the art of order fulfillment through effective pick pack and ship workflows can mean the difference between thriving and merely surviving in today's competitive marketplace.

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Spend Matters

JANUARY 27, 2025

In this Spend Matters Vendor Analysis we provide an overview of Pairsoft and its procure-to-pay (P2P) solution. As businesses grow, managing P2P processes efficiently across procurement, accounts payable and cash management becomes a significant challenge. Many finance teams struggle with fragmented workflows, which can hinder control over spend, cash flow and compliance, especially in sectors requiring robust financial oversight and real-time payment capabilities.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 29, 2025

Supply chain reports offer a comprehensive view of your entire supply chain operation. They are powerful tools for businesses to identify areas for improvement, optimize processes, and gain a competitive edge. What are Supply Chain Reports? Supply chain reports are data-driven documents that provide key metrics and insights into various aspects of your supply chain, including: Inventory Levels Tracking stock levels in real-time to ensure adequate inventory to meet demand while minimizing holding

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TYA Suite

JANUARY 27, 2025

The real estate industry, characterized by intricate processes and substantial investments, constantly seeks ways to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure timely project completion. One of the most effective tools for achieving these goals is a. This comprehensive solution streamlines procurement activities, improves and provides transparency across the entire supply chain.

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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.

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Finale Inventory

JANUARY 27, 2025

Introduction Modern businesses face increasing pressure to maintain accurate, efficient shipping operations while meeting growing customer expectations. A shipping barcode scanner serves as the cornerstone of efficient warehouse and fulfillment operations, transforming how businesses track, process, and deliver products to their customers. These digital tools bridge the gap between physical inventory and digital tracking systems, dramatically reducing human error while accelerating shipping proc

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CPO Rising

JANUARY 31, 2025

When business historians reflect on the first quarter-century of the new millennium, the broad-based transformation that occurred within the average enterprises procurement department will be on the list of top… The post Procurement Achievements Over a Quarter Century appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.

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Procurement Talk with David Byrne

JANUARY 29, 2025

Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Watch on YouTube Summary In this episode, Martin Smith interviews Richard Evans, Executive Commercial Director for NHS Supply Chain. Richard shares valuable insights from his extensive career in procurement, discussing his transition from consultancy to the NHS, the importance of purpose in his work, and the challenges … Continued The post The Future of NHS Procurement: Challenges, Leadership, and Patient Outcomes – Episode 108 appeared firs

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TYA Suite

JANUARY 27, 2025

is a critical aspect of procurement that ensures smooth operations, cost savings, and compliance. Managing contracts efficiently can be a daunting task without the right tools, leading to missed deadlines, contract expirations, and financial losses. This is where , comes into play. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore how vendor contracts can be managed through , focusing on managing contract expirations, contract value, and setting reminders for expiring contracts.

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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

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Finale Inventory

JANUARY 27, 2025

Introduction A shopify barcode scanner serves as the cornerstone of efficient inventory management for growing ecommerce businesses. By bridging the gap between physical products and digital tracking, barcode scanning transforms tedious manual processes into streamlined operations that save time and reduce costly mistakes. For retailers using the Shopify platform, implementing a barcode inventory system delivers immediate tangible benefits.

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CPO Rising

JANUARY 27, 2025

So, apparently a popular (at least in some circles) figure in the procurement technology space retired last week. Dr. Elouise Epstein created the so-called spider chart back in 2017. I… The post Magnus Mondays Charts, Ratings, Quadrants, and Classifications appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.

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Supply Chain Queen

JANUARY 26, 2025

Join industry leaders at Manifest 2025 as they explore how AI, emerging technologies, and sustainability are reshaping the future of supply chains. Learn about transformative trends and solutions. The post Reimagining Sustainable Supply Chains: AI, Innovation, and Impact at Manifest 2025 appeared first on SupplyChainQueen.

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Procurement Insights

JANUARY 28, 2025

EDITOR’S NOTE: In today’s post, I share my following comment in a LinkedIn discussion stream regarding implementing AI, GenAI, and Agentic AI solutions in the procurement industry. In short, what will work, what doesn’t work, and what you can do about it. Parts 4 and 6 of my 2007 Dangerous Supply Chain Myths series speak directly to the points you and Xavier Olivera are referencing, Michael Lamoureux.

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Finale Inventory

JANUARY 27, 2025

Introduction Modern warehouse operations demand precision, speed, and real-time visibility – qualities that a well-implemented warehouse barcode scanner system delivers with remarkable consistency. For growing ecommerce and retail businesses, barcode scanning represents the crucial bridge between physical inventory and digital tracking systems.

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Procurement Leaders

JANUARY 26, 2025

With 2025 promising to be another year of uncertainty and CPOs seeking additional streams of value, we often hear from members of the Procurement Leaders community who say they are placing greater focus on enhancing productivity. With the global economy looking strong despite the fact geopolitical and other risks are seemingly everywhere, its proving to be something of a paradoxical business climate.

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CPO Rising

JANUARY 29, 2025

Welcome to Procurement News, part of our ongoing aggregate news series covering recent supply management headlines and trends pertinent to Chief Procurement Officers and other procurement leaders! Contact us with… The post Procurement News January 29, 2025 appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.

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Procurement Insights

JANUARY 29, 2025

Conclusion: The Future of Procurement is Human + AI AI is not replacing procurement professionals its enhancing their capabilities. The key to success is human-agent collaboration , where AI handles data-heavy processes, and humans focus on strategic decision-making, supplier relationships, and ethical considerations. Knowing how much Pierre Mitchell likes to read, check out this paper by Tomer Jordi Chaffer and Justin Goldston, PhD titled Incentivized Symbiosis: A Paradigm for Human-Agent Coevo

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Advertiser: GEP

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