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Automating Procurement and Supplier Relations to Alleviate ESG Concerns

QAD

It is no secret that procurement executives are constantly seeking innovative ways to maximize efficiency and address unexpected supply disruptions. However, procurement is evolving into much more than the most cost effective option since the cheapest option often involves real world atrocities like child and forced labor.

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Market Beat. Four Thumbs Down and One Thumb Up.

Supply Chain Shaman

Globally ten percent of jobs are in manufacturing, while 37% are associated with supply chain management. The supply chain career is new. The discipline, first defined in 1982, includes source, make, deliver, and planning functions. Kinaxis Purchase of Rubikloud. The Rubikloud acquisition was a $60M cash purchase.

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NRF 2022: 4 Big Session Themes from Retail’s Big Show

ToolsGroup

In a bold move which bore resemblance to the fighting spirit of the retail industry as a whole these past two years, the National Retail Federation (NRF) Big Show 2022 went ahead as planned in New York City despite rising COVID cases and reduced attendance. Production-to-Purchase Retail and Supply Chain Planning.

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Infor’s Strategy for Differentiation

Logistics Viewpoints

Infor’s CEO, Kevin Samuelson Infor’s strategy for differentiating their business from competitors like SAP and Oracle rests on a truly differentiated approach to ensuring that their customers get ongoing value from the business applications they purchase. They can help prepare their customers for innovation coming down the pipe.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 1 – 7)

Logistics Viewpoints

While this is not exactly the best news to hear, it’s time to move on to this week’s logistics news. Walmart in the news: Walmart, suppliers continue sustainability collaboration. Walmart to buy Alert Innovation. Amazon boasts 25% increase in UK Marketplace sellers. Retailers get tough on suppliers for late deliveries.

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Procurement will play a critical role in driving recession readiness

Proxima

As a result, there are going to be difficult conversations taking place in offices across the United States, whether it’s the 30 th floor of a New York high rise or the board room of a manufacturer in Houston. How does each purchase order or contract contribute to the overall objectives of the firm? So, what can be done?

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The Backorder, March 27 2024

Unleashed

In this issue: The latest in global supply chain news Insights from an ecommerce niche-market pioneer Tips for reducing transportation costs Job opportunities from Sony, Patagonia, and more In supply chain headlines Food & Beverage sector sees continued growth and innovation. Over 1/3 of manufacturers struggling with data.