All Things Supply Chain

JULY 1, 2024

Globally, supply chain issues have become a pressing challenge, particularly impacting the manufacturing sector.

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Raw materials Supply chain Supply Supply chain management 186

Art of Procurement

JULY 25, 2024

According to the New York Times, about 20 million containers move through the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. The post The Great Supply Train Robbery appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Supply Procurement Risk management Risk 128

Supply Chain Dive

JULY 15, 2024

The workwear brand is tapping the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol and Better Cotton initiative in a bid for greater traceability and transparency over its supply chain.

Supply Chain Efficiency 136

Supply Chain Efficiency Sourcing Bidding Sustainability 136

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 21, 2024

The progress of supply chains in adopting AI varies widely. So does the return on investment. But according to one recent study, there’s one strategy that guarantees failure: doing nothing.

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Spend Matters

JULY 22, 2024

Part 2 of this Spend Matters Vendor Analysis focuses on the strengths and opportunities of Rosslyn’s spend analytics solution. It also looks at the voice of the customer and the elements to consider when looking at Rosslyn as a potential solution provider. Part 1 of the series provided a history and overview of Rosslyn’s spend analytics solution and its roadmap.

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Market analysis 90

Arkestro

JULY 11, 2024

Over 50% of organizations have automated their procurement processes, with around 35% using AI in procurement — an impressive increase from 29% in 2020. This evolution enables procurement teams to make superior decisions, initiate more events, and cover broader ground without additional resources.

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Procurement Procurement team Leadership 98

Art of Procurement

JULY 11, 2024

For over a decade, one public-private partnership has worked to make lifesaving medicines available in the most remote parts of. The post Chasing a Common Supply Chain Objective: Saving Lives appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Supply chain Supply Procurement Leadership 134

Supply Chain Dive

JULY 3, 2024

Have you ever received a tiny item in a huge box? Some legislators want to require retailers to keep that ratio in check. It’s one of multiple packaging bills in play in the state, among others related to PFAS, EPR and plastic utensils.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 1, 2024

The supply chain discipline has become a C-suite concern that drives competitive advantage and customer excellence — one that requires expansive leadership skills and technical prowess.

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Supply chain Leadership Supply 127

Spend Matters

JULY 8, 2024

This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis provides an overview of Luminance and its solution for contract lifecycle management (CLM). Luminance offers legal-grade AI for the full spectrum of document review, from generation and review to post-execution analysis. The Luminance AI enhances and expedites the entire contract lifecycle process, including drafting, negotiating and understanding key features of executed contracts, all while maintaining compliance.

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Contract Market analysis Negotiation Buyers 99

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Procurement Insights

JULY 16, 2024

Email No. 1 Hello, ABC Solution Provider. I had a productive call with the prospective client practitioner this morning. After providing them with added industry insight regarding competitors in the market and understanding their decision-making process, here is what I know: Their priorities regarding a solution provider – feet on the ground presence regionally is important.

Data 90

Data Import Sourcing 90

Procurement Freelancers

JULY 17, 2024

Starting an online store is exciting, but you may face many obstacles you can’t overcome.… The post Is a Product Sourcing Agent Right for My E-Commerce Business? first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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Sourcing Supply chain Procurement Supply 91

Art of Procurement

JULY 4, 2024

“Coke is everywhere. In fact, when I travel to the developing world, Coke feels ubiquitous. […] If we can understand. The post Coca-Cola’s Project Last Mile appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Procurement Leadership 131

Supply Chain Dive

JULY 2, 2024

The company's logistics and shipping partner Bath & Body Works is shrinking its distribution operations for the apparel retailer due to declines in volume.

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Logistics 130

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. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

Sustainability

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 8, 2024

Growing environmental concerns, rising consumer expectations for ethical production, and increasing regulatory pressures are pushing businesses toward sustainable operations.

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Sustainability Ethics 117

Spend Matters

JULY 1, 2024

This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis provides an overview of ProcureVue and its solution for spend analytics. It is common for the data held by Procurement (and indeed the business) to become so large and so messy that it is no longer possible to manage it in-house, whether because of time or software constraints. This is where the many vendors like ProcureVue in the procurement space that are designed to tackle this problem come in.

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Market analysis Category management Buyers Data 98

SCMDOJO

JULY 18, 2024

Vehicle efficiency is a critical factor for businesses operating trucks. It directly impacts operational costs and environmental footprint. This blog post explores various strategies that can significantly improve vehicle efficiency in truck operations. Implementing these practices can lead to substantial business cost savings and a cleaner environment.

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Supply Chain Efficiency Cost of ownership Supply Chain Optimization Sustainable transportation 88

Procurement Insights

JULY 8, 2024

One of the AI industry’s top experts and most vocal supporters had a few things to say on LinkedIn about yesterday’s post. The following exchange not only uncovers issues that need to be discussed openly, but it also makes for pretty good reading. Paul Baier Executive Fellow @HBS and CEO of GAI Insights | We help innovative AI leaders and vendors drive value with GenAI Jon W.

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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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Art of Procurement

JULY 18, 2024

Section 321 of the U.S. Tariff Act of 1930 contains a small provision known as ‘de minimis,’ a Latin phrase. The post De Minimis: Supply Chain Trifles the Law Should be Concerned With appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Supply chain Supply Procurement Risk management 119

Supply Chain Dive

JULY 16, 2024

The Supply Chain Information Highway’s next phase of development will include additional rail cargo and export visibility, among other features.

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Export Supply chain Supply 125

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 11, 2024

Several USB sticks with malware have been found plugged into computers on freight vessels in Norway, Greece and the Netherlands dating back to January.

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Spend Matters

JULY 10, 2024

Throughout the year our analyst team provides vendor-specific profiles and tech solution analyses as part of Spend Matters Insider content. Our coverage also explores the latest thought leadership topics about procurement and supply, the technology that serves it and comparative analyses based on demos and the scoring of 500+ RFI requirements across 12 source-to-pay (S2P) categories that create our Vendor Ranking data.

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Procurement Management Contract Sourcing 92

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Procurement Freelancers

JULY 1, 2024

AI is entering many industries, and procurement is not an exception. As a procurement expert,… The post Can AI Replace Procurement Professionals in the Long Run? first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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Procurement Supply chain Supply 82

Procurement Insights

JULY 12, 2024

Simon Frost • 1st Procurement Expert: Supply Security | Advanced Cost Modelling | Sustainable Sourcing | Category Management | Training & Coaching | Global Adventures Yesterday, I co-hosted a webinar with Expana on Cost Modelling. The webinar went extremely well: 240 attendees! + great feedback – But a concerning insight surfaced… We ran several poll questions, the first being: “The cost model training that my business offers is…” And the answers were: 5/5 – excellent = 1% 4/5 – above

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Procurement Category management Purchasing Sustainability 81

Art of Procurement

JULY 12, 2024

Procurement 6 is a short podcast from Art of Procurement that publishes in the Art of Procurement feed every Friday. The post Procurement 6 – July 12th, 2024 appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Procurement 116

Supply Chain Dive

JULY 22, 2024

Discover how agricultural traceability is revolutionizing the food industry, empowering consumers with knowledge, boosting farmers’ revenues and paving the way for a sustainable future.

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Sustainability 108

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,

Supply Chain Optimization

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 11, 2024

Organizations are struggling to secure the labor, knowledge workers and leaders they need to thrive — and logistics and supply chain-focused businesses have been hit particularly hard.

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Logistics Supply chain Supply 107

Spend Matters

JULY 15, 2024

In the realm of modern business operations, effective financial management is not just a task, it’s the heartbeat that drives growth and sustains operations. Imagine a company navigating a complex network of supplier negotiations, payment terms and cash flow management. This is where procurement steps in as the strategic architect, shaping the path to financial optimization.

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Supplier negotiation Sustainability Negotiation Networking 89

Procurement Freelancers

JULY 4, 2024

Imagine that your school requires a large project purchase. You want to obtain the finest… The post Identify Essential Skills for a High-Performing Procurement Team first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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Procurement Insights

JULY 11, 2024

What do you say about public sector procurement when you think no one else is around? I don’t know about you, but I am tired of slick multimedia productions with opening music, cool imagery, and crafted and filtered dialogue in which truthful insight is lost in a sea of neutrality and bland sales pitches that fail to stimulate dissenting, thought-provoking dialogue.

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