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387: New Year, New Goals in Supply Chain

Let's Talk Supply Chain

 It’s a brand new year, we have so much going on at Let’s Talk Supply Chain – and it’s safe to say that that there’s a lot going on across the industry as well! 23.54] How you can make positive new year’s resolutions and make an impact by focusing on a WHO sustainability goal. “I 50 kilos of wrapping paper per household!

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CPO Crunch: New model armies

Procurement Leaders

As one participant explained: “We are currently in evolution to a new organisational structure. Can it still deliver economies of scale? And, crucially, are the metrics that are used to measure what good looks like still fit for purpose? The big enabler is the ability to have improved data.”

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CPO Crunch: Contending with the complex new world

Procurement Leaders

The CPO in question was relatively new to the role, full of enthusiasm and laser-focused on extracting innovation and value from the supply base, as you might expect. Many years ago, I interviewed the CPO of a well-known consumer goods company.

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How rethinking RFPs has enabled an energy firm to harness new sources of innovation

Procurement Leaders

For instance, one energy company is actively courting startups, innovators and incumbent suppliers to deploy new, sustainable technologies on the grid, as well as in homes and commercial properties. The scale and complexity of the challenge is such that businesses are looking far and wide for answers to it.

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The Cost-Plus World of Supply Chains: The Macroeconomic and Geopolitical Environment

From new pricing strategies and material substitutability to alternative suppliers and stockpiling, a new GEP-commissioned Economist Impact report reveals that enterprises are adopting a variety of approaches underpinned by data and technology.

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Make Safety Your Warehouse’s New Year’s Resolution

All Things Supply Chain

The new year is a perfect time to reflect on the past 12 months and determine how to improve. Every professional can find areas of improvement, whether getting a promotion…

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Recapping new product announcements from Docusign Momentum 2024

Spend Matters

On April 11, Docusign hosted the in-person session of Docusign Momentum, its annual conference, at The Glasshouse in New York. First, Docusign President and General Manager of Growth, Robert Chatwani, unveiled the new Docusign logo and branding (which is visible on the Docusign website ).

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Rethinking Supply Chains for Greater Efficiency, Resiliency, and Sustainability

Read the new GEP-sponsored report by Harvard Business Review Analytic Services for strategies and digital solutions to achieve these goals. Supply Chains have 3 key priorities: building resiliency, reducing costs and driving ESG performance.

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Marketing Ops: The New Revenue Hero

In particular, the evolution of the Marketing Operations (Ops) role has created a new standard in marketing and has become a vital component of an organization’s success.

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Five Best Practices for Balancing Costs, Risks, and Sustainability

What’s Inside: How organizations can most effectively focus on long-term value creation, not just short-term cost savings The impact that embracing innovation and new technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) can have The essential elements every organization needs to balance cost, risk, and sustainability

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The New GTM Playbook: 18 Ways to Future-Proof Your Sales Team

We’ve developed an entirely new way for GTM leaders to identify and execute proven, data-driven strategies that drive revenue. Economic uncertainty. Go-to-market teams of every size, in every industry, are grappling with these challenges firsthand. Thankfully, there’s an answer.

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How One Manufacturer Used GEP SOFTWARE To Save $45M in Direct Material Sourcing

This new case study, Global Heavy Equipment Manufacturer Saves $45M in Direct Material Sourcing With GEP SOFTWARE, outlines how the company partnered with GEP to streamline its direct material sourcing process and increase spend visibility, leading ultimately to savings of $45 million and improved efficiency and governance.

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A Recruiter’s Guide To Hiring In 2021

As the New York Times observed, “It’s a weird moment for the American economy.” Meanwhile, a large number of passive candidates—those who are currently employed and not seeking a new role—may be reluctant to look for something new. Read this guide to get your recruiting practice ready to thrive in the new normal.

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4 Data-Driven Steps To Drive Successful B2B Demand Generation

Whether you’re stepping into a new position or you’re new to demand generation, learning the tricks of the trade can be, well, tricky. Without quality data, it’s nearly impossible to identify and segment your target audience and create messaging that speaks to their values and interests.

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TMS+: Go Beyond Transport to Optimize Cost, Service, & Resiliency

In the aftermath of the pandemic, supply chain inadequacies have been revealed in a new and stark light. These challenges didn’t end with the pandemic; it’s clear that disruption is here to stay as the so-called “new normal.” In this paper we discuss why a holistic “TMS+” approach is integral to success in the new normal and beyond.