Spend Matters

AUGUST 9, 2023

Spend Matters constantly updates its understanding of the state of the procurement tech market via RFIs for our SolutionMap dataset, vendor interviews, global event attendance and product demos with the aim of keeping tech-selection decision makers ahead of market trends. But we also endeavor to grow our understanding of the wants and needs of the customers using that tech – the practitioners.

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Art of Procurement

AUGUST 10, 2023

Although we talk about ESG programs all the time, they actually haven’t been with us for very long. ESG initiatives. The post The Problem with Performative ESG appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Supply Chain Dive

AUGUST 9, 2023

Experts gave tips on economic metrics to watch and how to assess producers’ readiness to nearshore during the live event “Supply Chain Outlook: Trends and Risks To Watch.

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All Things Supply Chain

AUGUST 9, 2023

The global economy relies heavily on the shipping industry, the backbone of international trade. A seamless and efficient supply chain is vital for the movement of goods across continents.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 9, 2023

By identifying and laying down the groundwork for what the future supply chain leader looks like, executives will attract and retain top talent that will bring success.

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Procurement Heads

AUGUST 9, 2023

For the latest of Procurement Heads‘ Futureheads series, Joe spoke to Matt Williment about his procurement career journey. What was it that lead you to pursue a career in Procurement? It was a complete off chance, I did a business degree then when I was at university, I decided to start filtering bits out that I wasn’t as particular in, stuff like; marketing, sales, finance that kind of thing and it left areas like supply chain, logistics and procurement so I thought I would go for that kind o

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All Things Supply Chain

AUGUST 11, 2023

GM blames supplier for EV production delay General Motors (GM) CEO Mary Barra disclosed that issues with an automation equipment supplier have caused unforeseen delays in the company’s electric vehicle…

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

AUGUST 7, 2023

In today’s episode of Women In Supply Chain, I’m joined by Holly Pearce, a self-confessed supply chain champion! Holly has over 20 years of industry experience, working at the director level across multiple global organizations. Currently the Director of Logistics for C+D Trojan, she is a transformation champion, seeking to improve supply chain processes and customer experience through continuous improvement, vertical integration, and shared visibility.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 6, 2023

Congress is finally acting to address the severe shortage of critical pharmaceutical drugs, a crisis long in the making that was laid bare by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Supply chain Supply 98

Spend Matters

AUGUST 8, 2023

Continuing our series of analyst observations on procurement tech market movements, this week we are considering the shift in CPO priorities towards supply-related risks. The recent Deloitte Global Chief Procurement Officer Survey tells us, “CPOs have definitively indicated that risk is here to stay, as evidenced by the greater than 70% in our survey who indicated that procurement-related risk/supply chain disruption has increased in the past 12 months on top of an already elevated baseline.

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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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Supply Chain Dive

AUGUST 8, 2023

Customers diverted about 1 million parcels daily to FedEx, the U.S. Postal Service and other carriers in Q2 amid strike concerns, executives said.

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Negotiation 97

IBM Supply Chain Blog

AUGUST 8, 2023

IBM® and Microsoft—the two largest global IT companies—are working together. While many may see IBM and Microsoft as competitors, we are much better partners bringing the best of both companies together to accelerate impact and influence at scale. We provide current and new clients the unique opportunity to take advantage of the combined value from our technology, cloud, and consulting services alongside our ecosystem of partners to meet ever-evolving business needs.

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Influencing Business strategy Strategy Management 79

Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 11, 2023

Under the revised investment rules, automakers will need to commit to producing at least 40% of the content of EVs in Indonesia by 2026 to qualify for incentives.

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Procurement Freelancers

AUGUST 7, 2023

In the midst of today’s turbulent market, enterprises are reassessing their purchasing approaches to bolster… The post Optimizing Procurement: Shifting from JIT to JIC Strategies first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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Supply Chain Optimization Strategy Procurement Purchasing 80

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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Supply Chain Dive

AUGUST 7, 2023

CEO Mary Barra said the third-party issue caught the automaker by surprise, but it's "not walking away" from its 400,000 EV production target.

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Suppliers 90

Spend Matters

AUGUST 7, 2023

This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis provides an overview of LeaseAccelerator and its lease lifecycle management solution. LeaseAccelerator’s customers use the solution to manage the lifecycles of real estate and asset leases, for example, through lease accounting and administration. The provider offers a suite of solutions to support this, from the initial ‘lease versus buy’ decision all the way through to the management of real estate procure-to-pay (P2P) strategy.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 9, 2023

Supply chain design technologies that identify and quantify risks at the supplier, facility, customer and network levels allow organizations to make better decisions.

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Inventory Networking Supply chain Risk 98

IBM Supply Chain Blog

AUGUST 9, 2023

A phishing simulation is a cybersecurity exercise that tests an organization’s ability to recognize and respond to a phishing attack. A phishing attack is a fraudulent email, text or voice message designed to trick people into downloading malware (such as ransomware ), revealing sensitive information (such as usernames, passwords or credit card details) or sending money to the wrong people.

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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.

Supply Chain Efficiency

Supply Chain Dive

AUGUST 11, 2023

Hawaiian Airlines, Young Brothers and Matson are part of a widescale effort to carry critical shipments to Kahului in wake of devastation.

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SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

AUGUST 7, 2023

No matter which team you look at — operations, supply chain, logistics, you name it — if you can’t see how you are tracking in real time, you don’t have the data to know whether the prices you’re paying align to the market in a given category.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 10, 2023

One in five importers from outside the U.K. have had to change their supply chains due to geopolitical tensions while a nother 15% are considering supply chain alterations.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

AUGUST 9, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of cloud computing, businesses are continuously seeking robust, secure and flexible solutions to meet their IT infrastructure demands. In this post, we’ll discuss connecting the robust IBM Power Virtual Servers service to the secure IBM Cloud Virtual Private Cloud environment using IBM Cloud to support diverse workloads.

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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

AUGUST 5, 2023

Ensuring the safe material handling of these materials is not just a matter of policy or regulation; it’s the linchpin of efficient warehouse operations and by extension, effective Supply Chain Management. The Importance of Material Handling in Warehouses Material handling is one of the most important warehouse activities. It involves the movement, storage, control, and protection of goods throughout the process of manufacturing, distribution, consumption, and disposal.

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Supply Chain Efficiency Warehouse operations Real-time Visibility Risk 74

Supply Chain Dive

AUGUST 9, 2023

Nearly 80% are scaling back, and a record 15% aim to “strongly decrease” their reliance on the country, according to a U.S. Fashion Industry Association study.

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Sourcing 73

Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 6, 2023

Bill McCoy, senior vice president of operations with Riverstone Logistics, relates the message of his keynote address at the recently concluded, first-ever Global Supply Chain Marketing Summit. For logistics and delivery providers, he says, it's all about brand.

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SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

AUGUST 8, 2023

From a financial perspective, theft reduction is clearly reflected on a company’s profit and loss statement and balance sheet. What is also needed is a recognition of the value of continuous education and training of managers and staff to combat criminal efforts to disrupt supply chains.

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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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Procurement Freelancers

AUGUST 11, 2023

One of your major challenges as a business owner is probably finding methods to keep… The post Utilize A Purchasing Consultant To Increase Your Savings first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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Supply Chain Dive

AUGUST 7, 2023

Time is running out for wine and spirits distributors utilizing complex traditional conveyor systems.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 9, 2023

The unemployment rate in the U.S. transportation sector rose 0.7 percentage points to 4.9% in July 2022, above the pre-pandemic July 2019 level of 4.2%.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

AUGUST 8, 2023

Transportation infrastructure—a broad term that encompasses the networks of fixed installations that ensure safe transport of people and goods—is a critical part of thriving, modern economies. Examples of transportation systems include roadways, public transit systems, airports, train stations, bus stations, ferry terminals, pipelines and warehouses.

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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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