Procurement Leaders

APRIL 22, 2024

One of the privileges of being in this role is the opportunity it offers to have regular conversations with CPOs about their visions for the function and the strategic journeys they are on. It’s inspiring and helps to inform many of our own strategic product decisions. It’s conversations like these, as well as the many other community interactions we have, which have informed the development of our long-term product theme, Horizon 2030: Glide Paths for Sustainable Growth.

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All Things Supply Chain

APRIL 24, 2024

Navigating the ever-evolving landscape of logistics requires a keen understanding of emerging trends.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 21, 2024

Under the rules, medium- and high-risk products, which include meat and dairy products, as well as most plants, could be subject to checks at the borders for biosecurity.

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Supply Chain Dive

APRIL 23, 2024

Carol Tomé said the carrier offers “an integrated solution that’s very different” from what FedEx can provide.

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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.

Sustainability

Spend Matters

APRIL 24, 2024

Spend Matters analysts attended Coupa Inspire Americas 2024 in Las Vegas, the company’s 11th annual Inspire conference and its largest to date. In their first dispatch our analysts cover Coupa CEO Leagh Turner’s opening speech, which touched on Coupa’s five initiatives to bridge the customer “margin erosion zone:” assisting customers with growth, efficiency, productivity, resiliency and sustainability.

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Art of Procurement

APRIL 21, 2024

“I think we are headed for human-centered AI where we have the human at the core, and you are going. The post Overcoming Procurement’s Fear of AI appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Supply Chain Dive

APRIL 24, 2024

The limited access channel could help draw more commercial activity back to the port after the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

AI can be a force for good, but it might also lead to environmental and sustainability concerns. IBM is dedicated to the responsible development and deployment of this technology, which can enable our clients to meet their sustainability goals. “AI is an unbelievable opportunity to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges in health care, manufacturing, climate change and more,” said Christina Shim, IBM’s global head of Sustainability Software and an AI Ethics

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Spend Matters

APRIL 22, 2024

This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis provides an overview of Penny and its P2P solution. Penny is a cloud-based procurement solution that covers the procurement journey from purchase requisition to sourcing to payments. Customers can pick and choose from an array of modules (Purchase Requisition, E-Sourcing, Orders, GRN, Bills, Payments). This Vendor Analysis explores Penny’s platform, application and supporting services.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 22, 2024

Growing uncertainties in global supply chains necessitate a fresh approach to inventory strategy, says Warren Owen, vice president solutions consultants with Netstock.

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Advertiser: GEP

The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?

Supply Chain Efficiency

Supply Chain Dive

APRIL 22, 2024

Generative AI has tremendous potential to help create a more sustainable supply chain. But how can you use it with inaccurate, inconsistent data?

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Art of Procurement

APRIL 25, 2024

On March 29th, it was announced that manufacturers of heavy-duty vehicles must reduce their overall emissions by mandated percentages, starting. The post Examining the Practicality of the EV Truck Mandate appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

This Earth Day, we are calling for action to conserve our scarcest resource: the planet. To drive real change, it’s crucial for individuals, industries, organizations and governments to work together, using data and technology to uncover new opportunities that will help advance sustainability initiatives across the globe. The world is behind on addressing climate change.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 22, 2024

As we’ve seen over the last few years, planning and forecasting alone haven’t been enough to deal with the delays and shortages rippling through global supply chains.

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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

Logistics

Supply Chain Dive

APRIL 22, 2024

Following a wave of freight rerouting requests, a quickly deployed email campaign gave the carrier’s drayage and other logistics services a boost.

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Logistics 102

Supply Chain Trend

APRIL 25, 2024

“ There is only one way to eat an elephant: a bite at a time.” Desmond Tutu Outside-in thinking in theory Outside-in thinking makes sense. It has been suggested to include a market, customer, and competitor view in a strategy definition for more than 50 years. It is not new in strategy. It is not new in supply chain management either. Lee’s uncertainty framework (2002) shows how segment your supply chain in demand streams and how to define your supply chain response to that.

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Spend Matters

APRIL 24, 2024

In this Spend Matters Vendor Analysis, we give an overview of Daato, an ESG compliance solution built to address the challenges companies face with complying to different reporting frameworks. The regulatory landscape that procurement professionals have to navigate is constantly changing. New regulations are frequently being introduced, especially regarding sustainability.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 22, 2024

The European Union has updated proposed sustainability compliance legislation to target only the region’s largest businesses for enforcement.

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Supply Chain Efficiency

Supply Chain Dive

APRIL 22, 2024

More than 200 employees will be impacted by the decision as the delivery giant continues to trim operating costs.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 22, 2024

As recent times have shown us, political matters across the world can have an impact on shipping routes, thus affecting the prices of goods all around the world. But what steps can you take to a more resilient supply chain during disruptions? This article will explore why disruptions happen, and how the industry deals with them as they come. If you’re ready to learn more about creating stronger supply chains, read below.

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The Network Effect

APRIL 22, 2024

The post What is on the Horizon for Supply Chain Management? appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 23, 2024

What started as a shared frustration at the lack of tracking information on general cargo shipments resulted in a much-needed advancement in tracking technology and shipping analytics.

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Supply chain Supply 91

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 Dive

APRIL 23, 2024

Creating the role helped the food manufacturer streamline its operations and reset its sourcing and logistics strategies, Oksana Woloszczuk said.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 24, 2024

Large language models (LLMs) may be the biggest technological breakthrough of the decade. They are also vulnerable to prompt injections , a significant security flaw with no apparent fix. As generative AI applications become increasingly ingrained in enterprise IT environments, organizations must find ways to combat this pernicious cyberattack. While researchers have not yet found a way to completely prevent prompt injections, there are ways of mitigating the risk.

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Una

APRIL 25, 2024

Guide to Una Membership This guide to savings and support details the simplified connection process and ongoing assistance you receive as part of your Una membership. Guide to Una Membership Wondering what’s involved in joining a group purchasing organization (GPO) like Una? You don’t have to jump through multiple hoops to get connected to impressive savings.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 23, 2024

Samuel Parker, director of shipper segment with DAT, describes the company's iQ platform, which hosts the new and improved DAT iQ Benchmark, an AI-powered business tool for shippers.

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Advertiser: GEP

Direct materials sourcing is evolving, with procurement now tasked not only with cost efficiency but managing sustainability and risk management. The environment is marked by heightened demand and expectations, compounded by challenges such as rising input prices, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions. While some embrace cutting-edge tools like AI and blockchain for global trade functions, others lag in technology adoption.

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Supply Chain Dive

APRIL 23, 2024

The Can Manufacturers Institute says the president should do more than triple the average tariff rate of 7.5% under section 301.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 24, 2024

An online retailer always gets users’ explicit consent before sharing customer data with its partners. A navigation app anonymizes activity data before analyzing it for travel trends. A school asks parents to verify their identities before giving out student information. These are just some examples of how organizations support data privacy , the principle that people should have control of their personal data, including who can see it, who can collect it, and how it can be used.

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 20, 2024

EDITOR’S NOTE: Today’s post is inspired by an energized discussion on LinkedIn prompted by a post by Michael Lamoureaux. Join in using the following link. Michael Lamoureux , you make excellent points. We are not even talking about the companies that are not on the radar screens but have been out there for 20 to 30 years and have a solid and loyal client base.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 22, 2024

The U.S. Department of Transportation reaffirmed the timeline the reopen the Port of Baltimore in a meeting with East Coast port leaders.

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