Procurement Insights

JANUARY 28, 2024

EDITOR’S NOTE: In his share of a post by Andrew Hilger talking about Microsoft’s leadership, Mintec’s Vinay Kapoor said the following about leadership: “Leadership is an exercise in bringing the best out of everyone, and yes, it involves being tough from time to time, but it is not about being the loudest voice in the room.”

Leadership 69

Leadership Data Quality Import 69

SCMDOJO

MAY 23, 2021

Before we talk about ERP implementation books, let’s understand first what is ERP. The implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems brings its own very unique challenges, this blog shares the Top 10 ERP Books to help perfect your implementation and hopefully reduces the common pain points. Continue reading.

supply chain software solutions 140

supply chain software solutions Supply chain Supply 140

Procurement Insights

MARCH 1, 2024

In this brief video – the third in a series*, I will focus on the following critical points: A door is always open, even if it is closed Do your homework on what matters to the client Don’t talk about yourself, your company, or your product – ask the client questions about what keeps them up at night Let the client write or create your (..)

Procurement 59

Procurement 59

SCMDOJO

JANUARY 8, 2024

Let’s explore why being in the know matters. Let’s unravel the advantages, of making these podcasts your go-to source for industry insights. So, join the fun, and let’s explore the awesome world of global logistics together! Imagine it as a race, and staying updated is your turbo boost.

Supply Chain Efficiency 79

Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain Supply Supply chain management 79

Procurement Tactics

JUNE 2, 2023

ChatGPT & AI in Procurement Course Unleash the power of ChatGPT & AI within procurement How to Use ChatGPT: The Art of Prompts Before anything else, let us first answer this question: what is a prompt? When talking to a person, it would be natural to expect someone to miss your point initially and require clarification.

Negotiation 170

Negotiation Strategy Procurement strategies Procurement 170

SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

LokadTV talks to experts in the field, getting their views on the future and how technology will shape the world around us. 9) Supply Chain Talks | 2.91k Subscribers. The Supply Chain Talks YouTube channel is dedicated to Supply Chain topics, discussions, lessons, tutorials, and talks. 5) Lokad TV | 5.54k Subscribers .

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Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain Supply Chain Analytics 120

Let's Talk Supply Chain

JANUARY 18, 2024

At Let’s Talk Supply Chain, we’re proud to feature women in supply chain breaking outdated gender roles across global logistics, transportation, and manufacturing. Let’s Talk Supply Chain’s Women In Supply Chain program , and these features show that investing in your female workforce is a formidable competitive advantage.

Logistics 105

Logistics Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting Supply chain 105

IBM Supply Chain Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2023

We sat down with partners of all shapes and sizes to talk about how it’s benefiting their businesses, and how we are delivering joint value to clients as a result. You’ll hear them talk about the unique value they’re delivering to the market.

Innovation 104

Innovation Collaboration Sourcing Data 104

Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 3, 2022

Let's talk about what that is. We're all searching for the Enlightened Supply Chain.

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Supply chain Supply 86

Let's Talk Supply Chain

JUNE 22, 2023

One of the major drivers of Women in Supply Chain is Let’s Talk Supply Chain’s commitment to supporting bridging the gender gap in the industry. At Let’s Talk Supply Chain, we’re fiercely dedicated to closing the supply-chain gender gap by recognizing women logistics leaders making bold moves and big career wins.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 104

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization supply chain software solutions Supply chain 104

Let's Talk Supply Chain

JULY 27, 2022

At Let’s Talk Supply Chain, we’re dedicated to closing the gender gap in supply chain by highlighting women making leaps and bounds in their careers to support smart new approaches. Let’s Talk Supply Chain gives them a platform to share what drives them and how they are igniting real progress at their organizations.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 115

Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain software solutions Supply chain Real-time Visibility 115

Let's Talk Supply Chain

JULY 13, 2023

It’s episode 34, I’m joined by a brand new panel of inspirational professionals, and, today, we’re talking about seniority in the workplace. Welcome back to Blended! Now, seniority is often the goal for many of us on our career journeys, but not everyone makes it – for a variety of different reasons.

Leadership 96

Leadership Import Innovation Management 96

SCMDOJO

AUGUST 21, 2023

With engaging content and informative discussions, Let’s Talk Supply Chain fosters a community of supply chain enthusiasts seeking to optimize their operations and stay updated on the latest industry developments.

Supply Chain Optimization 97

Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain software solutions 97

Arkestro

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Let's talk on average to buy materials closed bid events to date “Arkestro shines quite a bit by having an easy interface and being able to collect bids quickly from suppliers. Let’s talk. Arkestro streamlines processes, reduces lead times and costs, and enhances communication and collaboration.

Bidding 52

Bidding Quality Sustainability Collaboration 52

Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

To face changing market volatility and new complications, more organizations are investing in diversifying their workforces and letting women take the lead. At Let’s Talk Supply Chain, we’re honored to feature women in supply chain smashing traditional gender roles across global logistics, transportation, and manufacturing.

Logistics 98

Logistics supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain 98

Arkestro

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Let's talk $1 million in savings 2 additional key suppliers added to supplier network “The RFP we ran with Arkestro was a double success. Let’s talk. That’s why we’ve crafted cutting-edge solutions tailored to your unique needs. The post Arkestro for Food and Beverage appeared first on Arkestro.

Networking 52

Networking Suppliers Negotiation Quality 52

Let's Talk Supply Chain

OCTOBER 26, 2023

But if you’re considering letting one or two compliance issues slip down the priority list, think again. It’s amazing when I talk with companies and I find out they have 80 or 90 systems. Because today we’re going to be revealing the true cost of non-compliance – and the data might just surprise you.

e2e 52

e2e Export supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Optimization 52

Arkestro

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Let's talk Spend under prediction % Average savings (12 month rolling) “Arkestro’s unique approach to AI and sourcing delivers robust capabilities to forecast outcomes of sourcing events before they are actually issued. Let’s talk. The post Arkestro for Oil and Gas appeared first on Arkestro.

Supply Chain Optimization 52

Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain software solutions Influencing 52

Procurement Insights

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

” – Let’s not forget how, at the beginning of the pandemic, too many companies sought longer payment terms from their suppliers to preserve cash flow. – Dawn Tiura ‘s article on how Target and Walmart had excess inventory in the aisles.

Suppliers 71

Suppliers Inventory Demand Collaboration 71

Let's Talk Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Let your tech complement your process. In a competitive industry, don’t let the old-school way of booking freight hold you back. Connect with Jessie on LinkedIn and let’s talk marketing: [link].

Price 98

Price Networking supply chain software solutions Strategic planning 98

Arkestro

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Let's talk Download Infographic Read Whitepaper The post Reclaiming Opportunities with Predictive Procurement Orchestration appeared first on Arkestro. The ability to consistently leverage new technology innovations can create a significant competitive advantage.

Procurement 52

Procurement Influencing Innovation Price 52

Procurement Insights

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The first is from 2021 – [link] In it, Microsoft ‘s Satya Nadella talks about the importance of creating a data culture. In other words, what’s in the black box shouldn’t be a mystery, let alone a challenge. Harvard Business Review also discusses data culture, and how it must start at the top.

Data 62

Data Supply chain Strategy Import 62

IBM Supply Chain Blog

JULY 5, 2023

In this final blog post, I want to talk about the theme of “Life Stories.” Theme: Life Stories If you have ever talked with one of them, you will know that IBM Fellows are storytellers. They are fun to talk to, eager to share what they know, and they all have their individual story about how they got there.

Networking 53

Networking Influencing Data Sustainability 53

Let's Talk Supply Chain

OCTOBER 19, 2022

It’s episode 25 of Blended: I’m joined by another fantastic panel of guests and, today, we’re talking about acceptance, inclusion, and what the difference is between the two. I know you’ve been waiting for us to dive into this, so let’s get to it. Not letting them become buzzwords. Self Reflection.

Management 52

Management 52

Procurement Insights

MARCH 18, 2024

Talking with my wife Jennifer the other day, it is the excitement of never-ending curiosity and the desire to continue to learn and meet new people that makes me feel like I am in my 30s again. Getting political for a moment, let’s “stop talking pay equity” and finally “start doing pay equity.”

Procurement 52

Procurement Strategy Supply chain Supply 52

Let's Talk Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

” ‘Let’s really make sure we understand your organization, let’s understand what success looks like to you, and let’s do everything we can to create success for you.’ Last week, we put the spotlight on the complex area of contract performance.

Contract 52

Contract Supply Chain Optimization Collaboration Contract management 52

Arkestro

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Let's talk % savings in first event with incumbent supplier saved on commodity resins bid “With PPO, Westfall easily accessed and enriched internal historical data with Arkestro’s predictive models and then augmented these simulations using external real-time market data. Let’s talk.

Real-time Visibility 52

Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Bidding 52

CPO Rising

MAY 16, 2022

Andrew Bartolini: Let’s talk about sustainability. Our “Procurement Experts on CPO Rising” series continues today with an excerpt from my 2022 episode of the Procurement Rising Podcast – Thomas Udesen, Chief Procurement Officer at Bayer and co-founder of the Sustainable Procurement Pledge (click to listen to the full interview).

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Chief Procurement Officer Sustainability Procurement Influencing 52

IBM Supply Chain Blog

JANUARY 3, 2024

Now, more than ever, the thought of talking to AI through a chat interface or have it perform specific tasks for you, is a tangible reality. So much attention has been given to LLMs as a catalyst for enhanced generative AI chat capabilities that not many are talking about how it can be applied to voice-based conversational experiences.

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Product management Data Management 105

Procurement Insights

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

After 40-plus years in high-tech and almost as long in procurement, it isn’t about the technology – let’s face it, all are technologically sound, meaning they will work as coded. The first step in this process is having a frank, uncut, off-the-cuff non-marketing-centric talk with the people behind the company’s vision.

Buyers 52

Buyers Import Collaboration Procurement 52

Procurement Heads

APRIL 5, 2023

So, they had created this whole business case, and they started talking about what was possible from a procurement perspective but had missed the whole point about stakeholder engagement and business requirements going forward. So, we let it go, we made it happen and ultimately, I joined the group procurement function.

Procurement 130

Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain Collaboration Supply Chain Efficiency 130

Procurement Heads

APRIL 5, 2023

So, they had created this whole business case, and they started talking about what was possible from a procurement perspective but had missed the whole point about stakeholder engagement and business requirements going forward. So, we let it go, we made it happen and ultimately, I joined the group procurement function.

Procurement 130

Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain Collaboration Supply Chain Efficiency 130

Procurement Heads

JULY 27, 2022

It is really important that those lessons, the understanding of dual sourcing, low-cost country sourcing and all of the mix of what was talked about a lot 10 years ago is re-understood and the relevant risks mitigated. . So, they’ve got to be able to understand what can we do with it.

Buyers 130

Buyers Sustainability Procurement Real-time Visibility 130

Una

DECEMBER 19, 2023

EPISODE 145 Looking Back and Looking Ahead with Kris Lance By Kelly Barner | December 20, 2023 There are so many news stories and events contained in any one year that it can boggle the mind trying to remember them all, let alone process their combined impact.

Supply Chain Efficiency 69

Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain Sourcing Negotiation 69

Shapiro Negotiations Institute

MARCH 8, 2024

Let’s take a second to acknowledge International Women’s Day and celebrate work cultures that not only welcome women but embrace all they bring to the table. Final Words This International Women’s Day, let’s appreciate how negotiation and influence can empower women at work.

Influencing 59

Influencing Negotiation Strategy Leadership 59

Procurement Zen

JULY 29, 2021

Episode Highlights Today we're talking commitment and consistency Generally spoken we humans tend to behave consistent with previous statements we made Ever saw a free trial for something? Let me know (I have 3 copies to give away). This is second part of the series on Cialdini's weapons of influence. Why should you get the free copy?

Influencing 52

Influencing Bill of materials Negotiation Procurement 52

Arkestro

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Let's talk Download Infographic Learn More The post Understanding Tiered Automotive Suppliers (And How PPO Can Help) appeared first on Arkestro. Tier 3 Suppliers Provide raw materials (metals, rubber, and plastics), sourced all over the world. Learn how Arkestro can support your automotive sourcing strategy.

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Suppliers Raw materials Ethics Procurement team 52