All Things Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

By nature, supply chain success is largely dependent on the chain’s ability to adapt and evolve within its environment, much like a living organism.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Blog post originally published at tenfold.com Permission to publish provided by Ira Padilla. Check out How Artificial Intelligence (AI) Will Change Decision Making for Businesses! We are living in exciting and innovative times with futuristic technology literally at our fingertips. But for the longest time, small to medium sized businesses were not serviced by the latest tech trends enterprises have been able to benefit from.

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Claritum

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. Contents. Introduction. Step 1. Remove the noise. Step 2. Address Procurement Strategy. Step 3. Focus Procurement on supplier optimisation. Step 4. Don’t lose Procurement’s focus on costs. Step 5. Keep Procurement up to date. Summary. Introduction. Procurement is a complex multidisciplinary team activity that crosses all areas of the business.

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Ms. Category Management

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

The 2018 ProcureCon Marketing Re-cap and Overview by Ms Category Management.

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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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NOVEMBER 14, 2018

We rank the leading books on project management on the market using the objective evaluation and the result are best project management books ever written. What Kind of Project Management Books Do You Need? While Project Management Body of Knowledge ( PMBOK Guide by Project Management Institute) is considered a gold standard, it's just a guide to getting you to know the project management process.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 11, 2018

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Article written by Chloe Cooke and originally published on [link] Permission to publish here provided by David Weaver. Check out The Baby Supply Chain! At the end of this month, the festival of Easter will begin. Aside from the religious connotations, many people automatically associate Easter with the legend of the Easter bunny delivering chocolate Easter eggs to children.

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Claritum

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. Claritum is expanding offices. “As Claritum continues to gain market share and traction with our latest service offerings, we are expanding offices” said Prof. Richard Hillum Executive Chairman at Claritum. “Our head office is now 60% larger and my expectation is that we will outgrow this additional space in the coming months.” Claritum in Bath.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

In this article, we evaluate 2 books, namely, "Getting to Yes" and "Influence" based on 3 criteria and will show you which one is the best negotiation book. In Search of the Best Negotiation Book In our opinion, there are 2 major negotiation approaches, namely, law school approach and psychological school approach. Both approaches are equally valid and accepted by business professionals.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Blog post originally published by Adam Robinson on [link]. Permission to publish here provided by Adam Robinson. There’s no other way to describe it: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the world of logistics. That may seem like a cliché, or hype, or buzz, but it is true. The tech is fundamentally changing the way packages move around the world, from predictive analytics to autonomous vehicles and robotics.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Blog post originally published by Adam Robinson on [link]. Analysts predict that by 2020, 75% of new cars will feature IoT connectivity. The percentage increase describes consumer applications, but the idea of connected vehicles should garner interest from other sectors such as shipping, logistics, and transportation.

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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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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Article originally created by, and permission to publish here provided by, Jenis Sheth at [link]. Check out The Digital Supply Chain – Supply Chain 4.0! (Infographic). The history of Industry 4.0 tracks the manufacturing industry from the industrial revolution to the digital transformation and beyond. Each new stage represents a revolution in the manufacturing process that has changed the way we think about and work in the industry.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Check out The 5 Big Benefits of the Digital Supply Chain! There are many exciting advances in Technology these days! The proliferation of the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning and Robotics, Industry 4.0, Big Data and Analytics, and Digitalization are all phrases that are emblematic of revolutionary changes both today and in the future.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Guest blog post provided by Milan Vyas. Check out What Exactly Is Procurement? And What is Purchasing? There has been transformation in the Procurement function over the past decade. From the starting point of the traditional buy-sell, transaction-based purchasing, the practice has moved through stages of change that redefines most aspect of the business.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Check out What Exactly Is Reverse Logistics? When I began my career there was no such thing as “Supply Chain Management” Supply Chain was not a title to be found anywhere on any organization chart. Yet all of the functions that we now associate with Supply Chain have been around for a very long time: Planning, Inventory Management, Logistics, Procurement and Purchasing, Warehousing and many more.

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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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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 11, 2018

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Infographic and permission to publish infographic provided by Gary Faraci. Check out The Digital Supply Chain (SC 4.0) Overview! What You Need to Know! (Video). Industry 4.0 involves leveraging the latest technologies, digital capabilities, the unprecedented dissemination of IoT (the Internet of Things) and the incredible ability to tap into data anywhere and everywhere in the Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Have you ever tried to drive in a blinding snowstorm or when the rain or fog is so thick that you can’t see in front of your car? It’s not possible! And it’s risky to even try! So why is it that the Supply Chain in so many companies is being run without the end to end visibility needed to even function, yet which we have in our personal lives?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 10, 2018

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Blog post and permission to publish provided by Milan Vyas. Supply chain collaboration is a hot topic today and no wonder: companies that collaborate effectively across the supply chain have enjoyed dramatic reductions in inventories and costs, together with improvements in speed, service levels, and customer satisfaction.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Blog post originally published by Michael Massetti, Executive Partner at Gartner, at [link] and permission to publish here provided by Michael Massetti. Check out How To Differentiate With A Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) Program! Though the phrase partnership is often used, what really constitutes a strategic supplier partnership?

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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.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Blog post originally published, and permission to publish here provided by Nikita S, at [link]. Check out What Exactly Is Procurement? And What is Purchasing? When preparing for a negotiation, it is common to identify the issues to be negotiated, decide on negotiating tactics to use on your supplier, think through what your supplier may say and practice saying the words you’ll use during the negotiation.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Blog post originally created and published and permission to publish provided by Sam Jenks at [link]. [link]. A few days ago I chatted with my brother on the telephone. In the midst of our conversation, I could hear that he was chopping up something on a cutting board. “What are you cooking,” I asked him. “I’m making a banana smoothie.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Check out Black Friday is Almost Here! Last Minute Supply Chain Preparation! Black Friday is almost here! It marks the tipping point demarcating the less busy, preparation focussed pre-Black Friday period from the frantically busy, execution focussed post-Black Friday period. Record sales are expected from the online retail channel in particular, as is the case year after year.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Blog post originally published by Expak Logistics on [link] Permission to publish here provided by Morgan Dixon. For many companies, reverse logistics has become an integral part of their business plan, offering them the ability to maximize the efficiency of their operations. Generally, reverse logistics is defined as “the process of moving goods from their typical final destination for the purpose of capturing value, or proper disposal.

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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.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 10, 2018

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Infographic provided by Jake Rheude at [link]. Check out The Digital Supply Chain (SC 4.0) Overview! What You Need to Know! (Video). The convergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Retail industry is underway. Further it has the potential for exponential dissemination across the Retail landscape in the future along with expansion of it’s applications and capabilities.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Blog post originally published by, and permission to publish here provided by, Jason Rosing and Veridian. Check out 10 Supply Chain Investment Challenges – Real and Imagined! There are thousands of supply chain technology vendors in the market today, and many companies claim their system is the best-of-the-best.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 11, 2018

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Check out What Exactly is Blockchain? And How Does it Work? (Infographic). Blog post provided by [link]. Argentus is a boutique recruitment firm focused on Supply Chain and Procurement. It’s no secret that transparency is the name of the game in today’s world-class Supply Chains. More and more consumers are demanding accountability and openness about where their products come from.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Subscribe Here! Email Address. 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. This interview is with Scott Cleaver, Chief Operations Officer at ecobee.

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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

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Article originally published by, and permission to publish here provided by, Jake Rheude at [link]. Check out E-Commerce Delivery: Stop Shipping Air and Empty Boxes! Free shipping is an effective but sometimes costly sales tool. Is it possible for companies to offer free shipping and still make money? Case studies show that free shipping increases sales, order volume, and conversion rate.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Check out Warehouse Fulfillment – Move The Material To The People, Not The Other Way Around! “We just spent several millions of dollars on a new Warehouse Management System for our E-Commerce Online Distribution Centre. We do not need to spend any more money on our Supply Chain.” That sounded very intriguing.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Blog post provided by [link]. Argentus is a boutique recruitment firm focused on Supply Chain and Procurement. Check out What Exactly Is Procurement? And What is Purchasing? As we’ve chronicled on the Argentus Blog, it’s no secret that the world of Procurement is changing and fast. With automation, big data and burgeoning AI systems removing more and more of the profession’s “tactical” or “clerical” tasks, companies are calling on their Procurement teams to be m

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Blog post originally published by, and permission to publish here provided by, Adam Robinson on [link]. Check out 5 E-Commerce Order Fulfillment Choices! With the increase in the popularity of e-shops and delivery companies, the logistics e-commerce business keeps growing. It faces more and more challenges, as customers need companies to be quick and increase their logistics performance more than ever before.

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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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