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Procurement on the Thames: Ivalua’s London Summer Symposium

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Blog » Procurement on the Thames: Ivalua’s London Summer Symposium June 26, 2023 | | Thought Leadership by Eloise Barnum As businesses navigate through supply chain disruptions, high inflation, and sustainability initiatives, procurement, and supplier management has taken center stage in driving change. At Ivalua, we recognized the need to stay ahead of these developments and organized our first annual Ivalua Summer Symposium in London on a wonderful sunny evening on the Thames to discuss

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Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up 06/23/2023-06/29/2023

All Things Supply Chain

The US outlines strategy to bolster chips production The US Department of Commerce (DoC) has unveiled its strategic vision to enhance the semiconductor supply chain in the United States.

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8 US Appliance Parts Suppliers – Top Factors, Choosing Guidelines, Pricing, and Review

Procurement Tactics

Bonus PDF: 51 ChatGPT Prompts to 10X Your Productivity in Procurement Download 51 Prompts →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter 8 US Appliance Parts Suppliers — Top Factors, Choosing Guidelines, Pricing, and Review The US appliance parts industry experiences a period of significant growth and transformation. These specific industries include construction, agriculture, manufacturing, and transportation.

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CPO SPOTLIGHT: AMANDA DAVIES

Procurement Heads

Amanda Davies is Chief Procurement and Sustainability Officer at Mars Wrigley and a member of the Mars Wrigley Global Executive Team, based in Chicago, Illinois.   In her current role, she is responsible for connecting the dots between Mars Wrigley’s sustainability goals and the needs of their supply chain.  Amanda oversees the environmental impact of more than 15,000 suppliers that Mars works with, while also unlocking the possibility that their suppliers and partners can bring into the busines

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7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024

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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Finding Sushi at 7 am?

ABC of Procurement

Another challenging experience fulfilling a unique breakfast request for a client's flight. Discover how we overcame obstacles and delighted our customer The post Finding Sushi at 7 am? first appeared on ABC of Procurement.

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The Amazing Supply Chain of Amazon

All Things Supply Chain

Amazon has now rose to fame being one of the most recognizable brands in the world. In this article we’ll discuss the amazing supply chain of Amazon.

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Recruiting within Procurement in a post-boom period

Procurement Heads

Procurement Heads’ Head of Industrial Practice Dan Goodson explores the obstacles encountered in these sectors and the scarcity of qualified candidates following the recruitment boom. Brexit and the COVID-19 pandemic led to increased recruitment activity in procurement across various industrial sectors due to a number of factors but namely a lack of availability of raw materials and specialist products.

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Meet Digit – The Future of Warehouse Automation

Art of Procurement

Agility Robotics recently released the latest version of their humanoid warehouse robot: Digit. Digit is 5 foot 9, weighs 141. The post Meet Digit – The Future of Warehouse Automation appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Successfully Delivering Digital Twins for Supply Chain Management

Supply Chain Brain

Your supply chain’s digital twin is waiting for you; waiting to start the adoption process will only delay the realization of significant improvements in supply chain performance.

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Commodity Trading — Everything You Should Know

Procurement Tactics

Bonus PDF: 51 ChatGPT Prompts to 10X Your Productivity in Procurement Download 51 Prompts →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Commodity Trading — Everything You Should Know Commodity trading plays a vital role in the way of how our lives work and how the economy functions. Each of the essential resources that we consume every day is acquired through commodity trading.

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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

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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The supply chain is the hub for creating new Constellations of Value

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

Every business is on a tightrope between business and ESG performance. Making decisions that maintain your balance on the tight rope is only possible with rigorous internal collaboration and flexible, trusted suppliers in your constellation. Business growth by creating and retaining more happy and loyal customers is at the end of the tightrope.

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UPS strike ‘now appears inevitable,’ Teamsters president says

Supply Chain Dive

The union called on the company to provide "its last, best, and final offer" by Friday.

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Top Ways A Sourcing Agent Can Help You

Procurement Freelancers

In today’s interconnected world, businesses are constantly looking for opportunities to expand their operations and… The post Top Ways A Sourcing Agent Can Help You first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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9 Best US Lumber Suppliers – Industry Outlook, Considerations, Pricing, and Reviews

Procurement Tactics

Bonus PDF: 51 ChatGPT Prompts to 10X Your Productivity in Procurement Download 51 Prompts →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter 9 Best US Lumber Suppliers — Industry Outlook, Considerations, Pricing, and Reviews The US based Forest Economic Advisors, LLC (FEA) predicted a 16% US housing drop in 2023. Mortgage rates and its rising interest are the top players in the slow housing economic return in 2023.

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

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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346: Enable and Empower Your Supply Chain, with WiseTech

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Today I’m joined by WiseTech Global – used by more than 18,000 logistics organizations, including 24 of the top 25 global freight forwarders and 43 of the top 50 global 3PL’s, they are one of the best-known tech brands in the industry. WiseTech are a leading developer and provider of software solutions to the logistics industry. Their global team of nearly 2,000 people is united in a mission to create breakthrough products that enable and empower those that own and operate the supply chains of t

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Baptist Health South Florida Triples Productivity by Optimizing Picking Through Voice and Work Orchestration

Supply Chain Brain

In 2015, Baptist Health South Florida, an internationally recognized healthcare network and one of the largest not-for-profit healthcare providers in the region, adopted a self-distribution strategy, to contain supply chain costs, reduce the amount of space used for inventory at hospitals and ultimately, help provide better care.

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Amazon wants package delivery help from thousands of small businesses

Supply Chain Dive

"Hub Delivery" program partners, which could include businesses like florists or plumbers, will commit to delivering 20 to 50 packages daily for local customers.

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Top 9 Meat Suppliers In The US with Reviews and Pricing

Procurement Tactics

Bonus PDF: 51 ChatGPT Prompts to 10X Your Productivity in Procurement Download 51 Prompts →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Top 9 Meat Suppliers In The US — Reviews, and Pricing The US Department of Agriculture announced that the meat production across the country is lower compared to the previous year’s output. The combined red meat and poultry production in 2023 is 107,144 million lbs ( an estimated 0.3% decline).

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Supply Chain Orchestration: A New Era in Supply Chain Management

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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MassRobotics announces winner of Robotics Medal, names Rising Star

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

Nancy Amato and Alyssa Nicole Pierson were honored by MassRobotics as the first winners of the Robotics Medal and Rising Star award, both part of the organizations recognition of the accomplishments of women in robotics.

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Watch: How Artificial Intelligence Is Revolutionizing the Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the supply chain, and Microsoft's entrant is Dynamics 365 Copilot, says Mike Bassani, general manager for supply chain at Microsoft.

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Temu, Shein dodge tariffs and customs scrutiny on their shipments, investigation finds

Supply Chain Dive

The two companies are using de minimis provisions to avoid paying duties on a large scale, according to a report from a U.S. House of Representatives committee.

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Top 10 US Wholesale Jewelry Suppliers

Procurement Tactics

Bonus PDF: 51 ChatGPT Prompts to 10X Your Productivity in Procurement Download 51 Prompts →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Top 10 US Wholesale Jewelry Suppliers — Pricing & Reviews According to IBISWorld, the US wholesale jewelry market declines by 2.7% and the profit margin falls to 3.1% by revenue in 2023. This is due to the following top reasons: Economic uncertainty brought by the after-effects of Covid and high inflation rates, Price fluctuations of precious metals , the key

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Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes with the Power of Generative AI

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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Digital transformation key attributes: Challenges, enablers & success factors

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

When a company undergoes digital transformation, it integrates new technology throughout its operations to spur substantial shift. The most important fact for doing this is to improve effectiveness, enhance adaptability, and create brand-new value for the shareholders, customers and even employees.

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Five Governance and Stakeholder Alignment Factors to Ensure Supply Chain Solutions Implementation Success

Supply Chain Brain

Are you looking for a successful and seamless supply chain solutions implementation? Look no further. Governance and stakeholder alignment is key to success and several factors are important for that alignment.

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Hannaford pushes back on activist calls to reform milk supply chain

Supply Chain Dive

As Migrant Justice urges the grocer to address alleged "widespread labor abuses" at its dairy suppliers, the chain said it does not think the organization’s proposals fix the “systemic and complex” issues facing workers.

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What is asset reliability?

IBM Supply Chain Blog

When a critical asset like an expensive piece of machinery or infrastructure breaks unexpectedly, it affects customers and can cost companies millions. To be successful, businesses need to have clear, real-time visibility into the condition of their assets and a plan to keep them running smoothly and make repairs quickly when things break. Enterprises are constantly looking for new ways to optimize performance, increase reliability and extend asset lifespans—all without adding unnecessary

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How to Create a Blueprint for Fleet Resilience

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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4 issues challenging the logistics market

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

Supply chains continue to become more responsive, and providers are developing more solutions than ever, but there are still issues that industry stakeholders are battling.

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United States: 2022 Cargo Theft Report

Supply Chain Brain

In 2022, 1,090 incidents of cargo theft were recorded in the US. In order to highlight the various factors behind these cargo crimes, Overhaul has released our 2022 Annual Report, which compiles data regarding stolen loads by product type and thefts by date, location, Modus Operandi (M.O.), value, and specific product.

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Nike Looks to Rebuild Wholesale Partnerships

Procurement Bulletin

Canada Looks at Life Without Oil A big part of the Canadian economy is driven by the Oil & Gas industry. But as the world heads towards reducing dependence on oil, Canada is forecasting what their economy would look like with a huge drop in demand for oil. Nike Looks to Rebuild Wholesale Partnerships After shunning wholesale partners like Macy’s, DSW and Foot Locker, Nike is turning around and looking to rebuild those partnerships again.

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What is slow productivity?

IBM Supply Chain Blog

Slow productivity can be defined as working at a slower pace on fewer tasks at a time to increase workplace productivity and satisfaction. The trend toward slow productivity is for businesses and employees to rethink what productivity looks like and create an environment where quality of work is emphasized over quantity of work. In his book Rest: Why You Get More Done When You Work Less , Silicon Valley consultant Alex Soojung-Kim Pang describes taking a working sabbatical where he got an enormo

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

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