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Global Brewer Taps Chainalytics to Optimise Transport Logistics Procurement

CHAINalytics

Because of stellar international growth, one of the world’s largest brewers was working with a complex and costly procurement process that begged for serious efficiency improvements. The beer giant partnered with Chainalytics to harmonise its worldwide logistics sourcing efforts.

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86% of UK businesses face barriers developing digital skills in procurement

ivalua

A shortage of digitally savvy talent, and a lack of training for technical and soft skills, hinder digital procurement initiatives. Additionally, over half (55%) of UK businesses say that digital skills in procurement are less advanced compared to other departments. Challenges in hiring digital skills in procurement.

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The Top 5 Skills Every Procurement Manager Needs

Precoro

More and more companies are acknowledging the importance of centralizing and optimizing their procurement operations. One of the ways to accomplish this is to establish a procurement team to streamline ordering by centralizing purchases and improving supplier relations. What are the duties of a procurement manager?

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Supply Chain Analytics: Benefits, Challenges & Architecture

SCMDOJO

Luckily, supply chain analytics is here to help! By harnessing the power of data and analytics, companies can uncover valuable insights into their supply chain processes, pinpoint areas in need of improvement, and make informed decisions that can boost their bottom line. Key Takeaways What is Supply Chain Analytics?

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Advanced Analytics and Automation Transform Supply Chains

Global Trade Management

This newsletter will explore how analytics can revolutionize supply chain management, mitigating risks and enhancing operational efficiency. Conversely, prescriptive analytics provides actionable insights, guiding businesses in making informed decisions.

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Crafting a Procurement Management Plan to Mitigate the Impacts of Inflation

Precoro

Inflation is an unavoidable fact of the globalized economy, and it impacts organizational spending across various sectors. As the department overseeing an organization's external expenditure, procurement is responsible for softening the impact of inflation. A typical procurement management plan includes: Identification of needs.

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A Long Road Ahead for Procurement Professionals Managing Their Supply Chains

ModusLink Corporation

Procurement experts face transportation costs, customer demands, and high pressure on global container and air freight rates. Consider global container shipping rates. But what does that mean for future strategies in procurement ? Ongoing Optimization Shippers must optimize their procurement strategies.