Procurement Tactics
FEBRUARY 19, 2023
18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details → Or receive our famous weekly newsletter ChatGPT in Procurement — Revolutionizing the Norm ChatGPT is getting popular not just in procurement but also in various industries as it assists professionals in their everyday work. However, what is it? This article will help you know what ChatGPT is.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
A digital twin is a continuously updated, virtual representation of the physical warehouse that tracks assets and inventory, orchestrates staffing and workflow, and tests future scenarios in real time to improve performance and resilience.
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Una
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
Elements of a Diversified Procurement Strategy A diversified procurement strategy will utilize both traditional and nontraditional methods of sourcing to drive cost savings and value. By Hugo Britt | February 21, 2023 Search As procurement continues to evolve, practitioners must rely on a variety of strategies to cut costs and drive value. This includes implementing aspects of a traditional procurement strategy and adding in some unconventional means to get desirable results.
Procurement Heads
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
Decarbonisation Supply Chain Volatility Trade Protectionism Decarbonisation The Industrial sector is responsible for 40% of global energy consumption and 30% of all greenhouse gas emissions. The top of the agenda for procurement is to deliver decarbonisation, particularly through Scope 2 emissions (indirect from purchased energy) and Scope 3 emissions (indirect from purchased materials and services).
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.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
Supply Chain in Africa has been largely male-dominated and reliant on outdated practices, negatively impacting its overall development. Despite these obstacles, some dauntless African women maintain the mindset that nothing is too difficult to achieve. They are creating innovative solutions and building teams to tackle issues affecting the development of the African continent.
All Things Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 24, 2023
Uber Freight announce plans for electric trucks in California Uber Freight a subsidiary of Uber Technologies announced plans to deploy their electric trucks on select routes in California.
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Procurement Heads
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
For Procurement Heads ‘ latest Big Interview, he spoke with Will Cooke about his career and what Zurich is doing with regard to sustainability in the supply chain. How did you get into procurement? I have always been in procurement right from an internship I did at Lockheed Martin, as part of my time at university and have been in supply chain and commercial roles ever since.
Supply Chain Dive
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
The transition to eBLs is expected to save stakeholders billions of dollars.
Art of Procurement
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Traditionally, procurement has been measured on their ability to generate savings and bring spend under management. That has led to. The post The Psychological Long Tail of Supply Chain Disruption appeared first on Art of Procurement.
Procurement Tactics
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details → Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Ultimate 2023 Negotiation guide — A Comprehensive Overview Negotiation is part of our everyday life. In business, negotiation allows parties to settle disputes, build stronger relationships, and create value in contracts.
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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
Procurement Heads
FEBRUARY 24, 2023
For Procurement Heads ‘ latest CPO Spotlight, he spoke with Dan Goodson about the key tenets of being a CPO, how the sector has changed during his career and what he’s most passionate about when it comes to procurement. You have a vast amount of experience, including being a Visiting Fellow at Nottingham Business School (Nottingham Trent University) and Durham University Business School as well as being an Affiliate Professor at Emlyon business school in France, what do these roles e
ABC of Procurement
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
Here is a story I would like to share with you from my career. This time we talk about bartering instead of direct payments. The post Bartering on a large scale first appeared on ABC of Procurement.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
There’s still much to be done to enable operators to take full advantage of the immense amounts of data being collected at every moment of the day within distribution centers.
Supply Chain Dive
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
Finding sustainable materials for the furniture retailer’s products, however, remains a stubborn challenge.
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.
Procurement Heads
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
The number of professionals applying for jobs in the financial services sector is down by a third year-on-year, with the gap between supply and demand worsening. That’s according to new research from the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo), the trade association for the professional recruitment sector. The data, provided by Broadbean Technology, revealed that job applications within the sector fell by 12.5% between November 2022 and January 2023, but this decline was far more
SCMDOJO
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
Want to streamline your distribution operations? This guide provides you with all the tools you need to make significant positive changes in a few simple steps. Don’t forget to check out our best practices , tools , and a list of helpful supply chain resources on the website! The field of distribution operations is rapidly evolving with the rise of eCommerce, with fierce competition between distributors.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 24, 2023
Top automakers including Tesla, General Motors, and Ford are heading out on the mining conference circuit as soaring demand for metals used in electric vehicles ignites a scramble to lock in long-term supplies.
Supply Chain Dive
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
A Thursday news release marks the first public update on the talks since an intra-union dispute in Seattle complicated negotiations.
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.
Procurement Bulletin
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
Aldi’s Sets Up More Local Distribution As businesses begin to diversify their supply chain risks as exposed over the last few years, Aldi’s, the grocery chain, has opened a new distribution facility in Loxley, Alabama. This new facility is set to serve 100 of their stores in the Gulf Coast area. Biden Looking to Promote Clean Energy Manufacturers As ESG goals gain more focus from business executives, US President, Joe Biden, is offering a $10b tax credit for clean energy manufacturer
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
The retailer will expand its supply chain sortation network to more than 15 facilities by the end of 2026.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
Following are three ways in which 3PLs are optimizing cross-border distribution.
Supply Chain Dive
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
Commodity prices have fallen from their peaks, suggesting there is room to negotiate. But there's some risk in asking vendors to lower rates.
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
Spend Matters
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Categories: Conferences , Sponsored Article Tags: sponsored post Technological innovation is exploding and impacting every aspect of every organization, and procurement is not immune to the challenges and opportunities it presents. The difficult question those working in the procurement industry need to ask is: what will I do tomorrow when technology can do what I am doing today?
The Thomas Blog
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
Since industry is constantly growing and evolving, Thomasnet.com ® is too. Our platform has over 75,000 categories of products and services, from alloy to zinc, from which professionals like you can source. And thanks to our industry specialists, we are constantly researching and adding to our platform with new supplier categories to help you keep up with current market trends. 1.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
There’s never been a better time to learn how to identify supply chain risks, gain the agility needed to deal with various supply chain scenarios, and act quickly when an issue arises.
Supply Chain Dive
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
As capacity loosens at other ports, it’s possible even more shippers will take the opportunity to shift cargo to the East and Gulf Coasts.
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Explore how a global manufacturing organization steadily advanced its supply chain maturity – starting with basic transportation management and evolving towards a fully integrated, optimization-driven planning approach. Get an inside look at a multi-year 4PL collaboration journey, culminating in the implementation of 4flow TORO to unlock the full potential of early optimization in material and transportation planning.
Spend Matters
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
Categories: Cost Management , Procurement Strategy & Planning , Sourcing , Spend Analysis Tags: PRO In this Spend Matters PRO Vendor Analysis we give an update of LevaData, a solution built to support the sourcing process for direct materials. LevaData is an Al-powered supply management platform that enables customers to improve the way they launch new products and manage existing ones by allowing them to optimize for cost and risk.
Negotiations Ninja
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
Does evoking an emotional response make your argument more persuasive? If you can create a condition where someone is more afraid of something happening, does it become easier to make a decision?
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
Lacking foresight into what 2023 will bring, businesses nevertheless have the power to identify risks in the supply chain and prepare for the coming year.
Supply Chain Dive
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
The move adds further evidence that the furniture retailer's logistics footprint growth will be limited in 2023 amid falling sales.
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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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