Procurement Templates

JANUARY 17, 2024

Procurement processes in the USA and the UK share some similarities, but there are also key differences due to variations in legal frameworks, regulations, and cultural practices. It’s important to note that specific details can change over time, and you should always refer to the latest guidelines and regulations in each country. Here are some general differences between procurement in the USA and the UK: Legal and Regulatory Framework: USA: In the United States, procurement is subject to

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All Things Supply Chain

JANUARY 17, 2024

The supply chain is undergoing a sustainability revolution. Organizations conscious of their green credentials are investing in electrification to reduce their carbon emissions.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 18, 2024

In the last few years, the growing sophistication of artificial intelligence has brought unprecedented levels of precision, efficiency and innovation to supply chain management.

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Supply Chain Dive

JANUARY 19, 2024

Pactiv Evergreen said the generic containers are part of its response “to minimize supply chain complexity” amid a monthslong disruption challenging dairies and schools.

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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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Let's Talk Supply Chain

JANUARY 18, 2024

It’s a new year, and there are reasons to suggest that 2024 might be a departure from the fresh chaos that has hallmarked supply chain since the 2020’s started, or at least a de-escalation. Over the last few years, supply chain professionals have navigated an endless array of challenges. When managing logistics and supply chains, they’ve responded to global pandemic factory closures, volatile and spiking inflation, and geopolitical tensions including wars that have limited critical supplies—thin

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JANUARY 16, 2024

You want to use AI to accelerate productivity and innovation for your business. You need to move beyond experimentation to scale. You have to move fast. Join us in Boston for Think 2024, a unique and engaging experience that will guide you on your AI for business journey, no matter where you are on the road. From building AI readiness with a thoughtful hybrid cloud approach, to scaling AI across core business functions and industry needs, to embedding AI into the heart of your enterprise strateg

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SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

JANUARY 19, 2024

Warehouse efficiency is enhanced by six crucial factors that signal when the time is right to embrace automation.

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Supply Chain Dive

JANUARY 18, 2024

Embracing change can mean nearshoring, retooling distribution networks and paying suppliers more for materials, according to AlixPartners.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JANUARY 19, 2024

Whether your industry faces challenges from geopolitical strife, fallout from a global pandemic or rising aggression in the cybersecurity space, the threat vector for modern enterprises is undeniably powerful. Disaster recovery strategies provide the framework for team members to get a business back up and running after an unplanned event. Worldwide, the popularity of disaster recovery strategies is understandably increasing.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 15, 2024

What’s particularly attractive about shopping malls is that they offer the possibility of creating a hybrid facility that combines logistics and fulfillment activities with in-person activities for shoppers.

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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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SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

JANUARY 15, 2024

The use of a 3PL offers flexibility and scalability while bringing fulfillment and distribution expertise and at the ready software systems. But just like not all brands make every consumer product in their vertical, let alone in the market, not all 3PLs are set up for all logistics business models.

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Supply Chain Dive

JANUARY 17, 2024

Pricing errors on 22.8 million packages over a nearly three-year period were the culprit, the agency's Office of Inspector General said.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JANUARY 18, 2024

Chatbots can help your customers and potential clients find or input information quickly by instantly responding to requests that use audio input, text input or a combination of both, eliminating the need for human intervention or manual research. Chatbots are everywhere, providing customer care support and assisting employees who use smart speakers at home, SMS, WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Slack and numerous other applications.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 15, 2024

The survey showed that 53% of organizations are investing in resources to develop and maintain programs that prepare a company for significant supply chain disruptions.

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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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Spend Matters

JANUARY 19, 2024

For several years now, Spend Matters has been collecting and publishing a series of articles about procurement, supply and services trends for the year ahead from expert tech and service providers in the market. This year we’re highlighting the customer demands, market movements and advances in procurement tech that are exciting the world of solution providers, how they expect them to shape the S2P landscape next year and how they plan to respond to them.

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Supply Chain Dive

JANUARY 16, 2024

The company's Express unit has activated contingency plans following "substantial disruptions" at a critical U.S. hub.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JANUARY 19, 2024

The future of customer experience (CX) is more : more data, more technology, more surprising and delighting. It’s also more pressure to retain those customers, whether those interactions happen online or in-store. As customer expectations and habits change, so too must the CX that organizations provide. Study after study shows that customer loyalty is decreasing, as customers demand more from the providers of goods and services and show their displeasure by switching brands.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 18, 2024

Forty-four percent of healthcare organizations are using AI to improve customer experiences while another 35% use this technology to forecast consumer demands.

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Spend Matters

JANUARY 18, 2024

For several years now, Spend Matters has been collecting and publishing a series of articles about procurement, supply and services trends for the year ahead from expert tech and service providers in the market. This year we’re highlighting the customer demands, market movements and advances in procurement tech that are exciting the world of solution providers, how they expect them to shape the S2P landscape next year and how they plan to respond to them.

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Supply Chain Dive

JANUARY 18, 2024

Omaha Industries alleges that the grocery distributor withheld over $250,000 from invoice payments to offload its own risk.

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SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

JANUARY 17, 2024

Project-based learning is taking off at the university level, giving supply chain graduate students real-world experience to pair with theory-based instruction.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 16, 2024

Unmonitored supply chains, underlying inventory assets, a host of third parties, and frequent transactions make the manufacturing and retail industries a sweet spot for procurement and inventory fraud schemes.

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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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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 17, 2024

With the increase in online purchases, especially after the health crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic, the eCommerce industry is booming like anything. Most eCommerce and online businesses focus on forwarding logistics and last-mile delivery to reduce delivery time. Unfortunately, the majority of them miss one of the critical aspects of the supply chain – the Return Management of goods.

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Supply Chain Dive

JANUARY 18, 2024

The supermarket chain is implementing a technology platform to centralize its global shipping volume and increase visibility.

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SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

JANUARY 16, 2024

While shifting Asian cargo from East Coast to West Coast U.S. ports adds time and cost, it is one option shippers have to counter continued risk in the Red Sea.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 18, 2024

A case study with Roambee Corp., about how the world's leading reusable packaging container (RPC) supplier managed to track hundreds of millions of units without having to tag each one separately.

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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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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JANUARY 17, 2024

IBM believes in the power of technology and innovation to drive climate solutions, especially for the communities and organizations most impacted by climate change and environmental challenges. At the center of this work is also a commitment to volunteerism, allowing inspired IBMers to combine their talent and skills with passion and purpose. Through the IBM Sustainability Accelerator , a pro-bono social impact program, IBM volunteers donate their time, energy and expertise to help create lastin

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Supply Chain Dive

JANUARY 18, 2024

A new initiative will help cities test innovative startup and corporate solutions in a bid to curb ballooning emissions, primarily from trucks.

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SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

JANUARY 19, 2024

In this webcast, Tompkins will share his insights from his storied career and help you apply these lessons to today's supply chain.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 17, 2024

The new cooperation between Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk will comprise a fleet pool of around 290 vessels with a combined capacity of 3.4 million containers (TEU); Maersk will deploy 60% and Hapag-Lloyd 40%.

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Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

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