SCMDOJO

JULY 3, 2023

In today’s fast-paced and competitive business landscape, organizations across industries are realizing the immense value of effective procurement practices. Procurement professionals play a vital role in driving operational efficiency, cost savings, and strategic decision-making. Whether you’re an aspiring procurement enthusiast or a seasoned professional aiming to advance your career, investing in procurement training and procurement training courses can be a game-changer.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 3, 2023

Introduction In the complex and fast-paced business world of today, Managed Procurement Services (MPS) have emerged as a key solution for enterprises seeking to streamline their operations, improve efficiencies, and achieve cost savings. MPS involve the outsourcing of procurement functions to a specialized third-party provider, offering a strategic approach to managing and optimizing organizational spend.

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Procurement Insights

JULY 1, 2023

What procurement myths do we need to bust and stop following? Inspired by the following lovefood.com article, “The worst cooking advice in history,” I could not help but wonder if there is an article or book about the “worst procurement advice in history.” So, here goes, what do you think is the worst procurement advice you have either heard or received?

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All Things Supply Chain

JULY 3, 2023

Apple’s new Vision Pro AR glasses aim to revolutionize access to technology by seamlessly blending the digital and real world.

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Advertiser: GEP

Procurement and supply chain leaders are presented with their fair share of challenges, with a host of tools and strategies to resolve them. That said, what’s the best path forward to leverage this year’s trends? In this recap of a recent GEP-WBR webinar, 7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024, GEP’s Pramod Sethumadhavan explores seven vital leadership trends that will help guide procurement and supply chain decision-makers.

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Procurement Tactics

JULY 4, 2023

 Menu Course Library 1. Negotiation Course Learn from industry experts who negotiated billion $ deals 2. Procurement Strategy Take the lead with our proven 5-step procurement strategy 3. Sustainable Procurement Maintain high profitability while moving toward sustainability 4. ChatGPT & AI Use ChatGPT to automate procurement processes Access To All Unlimited access to all courses & templates Platform For Teams Procurement Tactics For Teams Where procurement teams build better skills, fas

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Procurement Heads

JULY 5, 2023

Martin Lee is Chief Procurement Officer at KPMG, and fellow member of the Sustainable Procurement Pledge. He caught up with James about his career and thoughts within the CPO role. You joined Ford Motor Company back in 1995, straight from A Levels, what made you choose a career in procurement, and could you tell us about your career journey so far? Back in 1995, I was just considering what I should do at university, with the thought of going to uni not really clear in my head.

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All Things Supply Chain

JULY 7, 2023

Taiwan Exports at a 14 Year low as Demand Woes Taiwan’s exports experienced their sharpest decline since 2009 in June, signalling concerns about the global demand slump for electronics and…

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Procurement Tactics

JULY 2, 2023

 Menu Course Library 1. Negotiation Course Learn from industry experts who negotiated billion $ deals 2. Procurement Strategy Take the lead with our proven 5-step procurement strategy 3. Sustainable Procurement Maintain high profitability while moving toward sustainability 4. ChatGPT & AI Use ChatGPT to automate procurement processes Access To All Unlimited access to all courses & templates Platform For Teams Procurement Tactics For Teams Where procurement teams build better skills, fas

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SCMDOJO

JULY 7, 2023

Introduction Founded in 2009, Rivian Automotive, Inc. is an American electric vehicle manufacturer and automotive technology company which has emerged as a prominent player in the highly competitive automotive industry. It specializes in producing electric SUVs and pickup trucks using a versatile “skateboard” platform that other companies can utilize or accommodate future vehicle models.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 7, 2023

The International Maritime Organization's initially unclear target date implies a divide within the ocean shipping sector on net-zero emission goals, according to The Wall Street Journal.

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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.

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All Things Supply Chain

JULY 5, 2023

Throughout history, fireworks have been an integral part of cultural and religious celebrations worldwide.

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Supply Chain Dive

JULY 5, 2023

After working to shed overstocks last year, retailers are trying to keep their inventories lean and relying on the chase to meet demand as it comes.

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Inventory Management Demand 109

Let's Talk Supply Chain

JULY 2, 2023

In today’s episode of Women in supply chain , I’m joined by Seretha Willingham – founder, CEO, project management professional and Certified Scrum Master! Seretha’s impressive corporate career spans from financial data analysis and IT project management to strategic planning and execution. And, utilizing all of that knowledge and experience, Seretha went on to found SJW Logistics – a 3PL providing freight transportation, warehousing and e-commerce fulfilment services.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 6, 2023

In this environment, for retailers to compete, they need to give customers a full menu of delivery options to fit their preferences at the point of purchase, each and every time.

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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

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Art of Procurement

JULY 5, 2023

We have seen many trends come and go over the last few years, and most of them stemmed from the. The post R.I.P. Great Resignation (2020-2023) appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Supply Chain Dive

JULY 7, 2023

The carrier will use volume from July 17 to July 21 as a baseline capacity measurement. Shipments exceeding that amount aren't guaranteed to be accepted.

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SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

JULY 3, 2023

FTR said a weaker environment for freight rates and carrier utilization offset slightly stronger freight demand and a deceleration of fuel cost decreases in April, and that the outlook is positive through mid-2024 for shippers.

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Demand 82

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 6, 2023

The Commission hopes the rules will incentivize clothing companies to reduce waste and increase the circularity of textile products — designing better products from the start.

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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.

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Spend Matters

JULY 5, 2023

As established in part one of our intake management market series, the segment involves a high degree of cross-functional complexity. As a result, the overall market includes a mix of vendors that market as intake, orchestration, category-specific, process-specific, etc. As long as a solution covers the step of capturing a request into the functional processes (e.g., the S2P process for stakeholder requests involving supplier fulfillment), it at least tangentially covers intake management.

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Supply Chain Dive

JULY 6, 2023

The new offering, set to debut July 9, is formed from existing shipping services and aims to help it grow package revenues.

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SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

JULY 5, 2023

After a run of positive growth extending more than two years, the manufacturing sector is on an extended downturn, with output falling for the 8th consecutive month in May.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 6, 2023

While it represents an important step toward combating forced labor and protecting human rights, the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act has the side effect of increasing day-to-day complexity for importers.

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Advertiser: GEP

Generative AI goes beyond just automating tasks and providing real-time answers. Did you know that implementing generative AI reduces sourcing cycle times and allows for faster decision-making across procurement operations? In this whitepaper — Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes With the Power of Generative AI — experts reveal how the strategic application of generative AI within procurement processes is paving the way for groundbreaking improvements.

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Procurement Bulletin

JULY 2, 2023

Chinese Factories See 3rd Month of Contraction Production at Chinese factories contracted for a third month in a row but at a slower rate. Maybe they need to look at exporting chiles, I hear those are in demand… US Wants ALL the Chips As the US continues to hoard chip production, they’re contemplating more restrictions on chip exports to China.

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Supply Chain Dive

JULY 6, 2023

The two sides are far apart in terms of their hourly pay rate proposals, General President Sean O'Brien told Supply Chain Dive.

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SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

JULY 7, 2023

A new Gartner survey has found that women make up 41% of the total supply chain workforce, and 26% of C-suite roles.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 2, 2023

Within distribution centers, fresh and perishable food handling is usually the most inefficient and labor-intensive part of operations. It doesn't have to be that way.

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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,

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Spend Matters

JULY 6, 2023

Throughout the year our analyst team provides vendor-specific profiles and tech solution analyses as part of This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read. The post Q2 2023 Insider roundup: A deep dive into procurement tech market movements; updated coverage of 10 vendors appeared first on Spend Matters.

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Supply Chain Dive

JULY 5, 2023

Fewer than a third of companies in the industry have set reduction targets, while taking action is complicated by diffuse, intricate supply chains, according to Accenture.

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Supply chain Supply 86

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

JULY 3, 2023

As more shippers turn to providers to improve inventory management and on-time delivery, 3PLs turn up the investment in warehouse robotics and automation to meet these expectations for fast, reliable deliveries at the right cost—an easy recipe for market growth.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 2, 2023

Original equipment manufacturers need real-time information on molds that are used to make product parts but often don't have it, says Gabriel Tejada, senior project manager at eMoldino.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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