ProcurePort
JULY 27, 2022
• Strategic sourcing is a practice in procurement that seeks to utilize a single, integrated process for purchasing and supply chain management. • Strategic sourcing tailors data collection, spend analysis, negotiation, market research, and contracting to achieve profitability and efficiency in purchasing and supply chain management. So, as opposed to sourcing which is the actual […].
The Logistics of Logistics
JULY 27, 2022
Mark McEntire and Joe Lynch discuss the secret sauce. Mark is the Senior Vice President of Operations at Emerge , one of the fastest-growing startups in the U.S. and is transforming the $800 billion transportation and logistics industry with its digital freight marketplace platform. About Mark McEntire . Mark McEntire is the Senior Vice President of Operations at Emerge , a freight technology firm that is reinventing freight procurement.
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Logility
JULY 27, 2022
(Or a cautionary tale about cutting corners.) Are you helping your teenagers with their SAT preparation? Here is a good test question: You have two customers 300 miles apart. Customer A has 600 units of demand and Customer B has 300 units of demand. Where is the best place to put a distribution center? What is your answer?
Arkieva
JULY 27, 2022
Whether you are a manufacturer, retailer or distributor, inventory is likely one of your largest assets – after cash of course. Managing this asset takes a cross-functional team, all (hopefully) moving in the same direction. Weak management of the inventory process results in a porous supply chain. How to Have a Serious Conversation About Inventory was first posted on July 27, 2022 at 7:53 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial
Learn how centralizing slow-moving SKUs can help reduce fulfillment costs by $300M+ while boosting fulfillment efficiency.
ivalua
JULY 27, 2022
The post Ivalua’s Procurement & Supply Chain Summer Reading List appeared first on Ivalua.
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IT Supply Chain
JULY 27, 2022
By Ron de Bos (pictured). Director Product Management - Payments, Digital River. The post Consumers struggling to keep up with buy now, pay later schemes appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 27, 2022
Recognizing the challenges supply chains have faced in recent years, Sumit Dutta, leader for the Americas Supply Chain Consulting Group of EY, outlines priorities for the next five years for supply chain leaders.
IT Supply Chain
JULY 27, 2022
By Sharon Nachshony (pictured). Security Researcher at Silverfort. The post Security technologies are an attractive target for threat actors appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 27, 2022
One key to helping retailers mitigate supply chain issues today is a product-discovery platform driven by artificial intelligence. .
Advertiser: GEP
“What should we do about the tariffs?” There’s no straightforward answer — every leader has a different expectation. CFOs want numbers. COOs want action. CEOs want strategy. And supply chain and procurement leaders need to be ready with the right response — fast. That’s why GEP has created a simple three-part framework that will help CPOs and CSCOs brief the board and C-suite with clarity and confidence.
IT Supply Chain
JULY 27, 2022
By Trevor Dearing (pictured). Director of Critical Infrastructure Solutions, Illumio. The post Average data breach cost at an all-time high appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 27, 2022
Kamala Raman, vice president and team manager at Gartner, outlines factors driving companies as they struggle to balance operating models in challenging times.
IT Supply Chain
JULY 27, 2022
By Allen Brown (pictured). Content Writer. The post How To Make Yourself More Valuable In The Ever-Evolving Job Market appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
All Things Supply Chain
JULY 27, 2022
Warehouses are a critical element in modern logistics and supply chain management. Without sufficient facilities across the country, it would be a significant challenge for companies to store their goods.
Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives
Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri
IT Supply Chain
JULY 27, 2022
By Dr. Darren Williams (pictured). CEO & Founder of Blackfog. The post IBM Security new report – data breach average a record $4.4million! appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Stord
JULY 27, 2022
Announcing Stord One Commerce, a vendor- & sales channel-agnostic software platform helping brands connect, orchestrate, & optimize their entire supply chains.
Supply Chain Digest
JULY 27, 2022
Consumer Packaged Good Companies Raising Prices Big Time. Walmart Canada Launching 60 Foot Trailers. StartUp Finishes Meals Curbside.
IT Supply Chain
JULY 27, 2022
By Tran Hoang Giang (pictured). Founder & CEO of Aura Network. The post The Metaverse: A direction of travel rather than a destination? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Advertiser: GEP
Tariffs are no longer just policy noise. They’re driving real, bottom-line impact. One policy shift and your sourcing strategy is upside down. This bulletin cuts straight to the point. How Market-Leading Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform breaks down how procurement teams are staying ahead of the chaos with real-time insights, smarter sourcing moves and AI-powered agility.
Supply Chain Digest
JULY 27, 2022
Show us Your Supply Chain Wit
BlueYonder
JULY 27, 2022
In today’s DIVE In blog, Belen Fabregas, Supply Planning CoE Director at PepsiCo, shares her thoughts on diversity and inclusion, personal anecdotes, and advice to reach your goals in our “Fearless Females of Supply Chain” Blue Yonder Live. A Blue Yonder customer, Belen has over 20 years of experience in supply chain. Like so many of our other customers, her knowledge and expertise provide inspiration that allows us to build a more equitable and diverse world.
Supply Chain Digest
JULY 27, 2022
New Report from the Manufacturing Alliance Say ROI is High, but Barriers Remain
Talking Logistics
JULY 27, 2022
At a recent industry conference, a shipper asked me many questions about transportation procurement, such as, “How do you best determine how long and how often to have transportation sourcing events?” It’s a question many shippers are asking today as they try to figure out how to best navigate this ever-changing market. The good news. Read more Why Benchmarking is the First Step to a Successful Freight Procurement Event.
Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar
Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.
Supply Chain Digest
JULY 27, 2022
Time to Focus on Resilience, Agility, and Sustainability
3GTMS
JULY 27, 2022
TMS tracking can help you get more business in a number of ways, including helping you track your marketing efforts, measure your return on investment, and improve your customer service. TMS tracking is definitely worth considering for any freight shipping or for any freight transportation services provider. But what is it and how does it […].
Supply Chain Digest
JULY 27, 2022
Annual BP Statistical Review of World Energy again Provides a Wealth of Data
3GTMS
JULY 27, 2022
The post Growth in Parcel = Growth for 3PLs appeared first on 3GTMS.
Advertiser: GEP
Procurement is in the middle of a tech tsunami. And if it feels like the old playbooks aren’t working anymore, that’s because they aren’t. Agentic AI. Autonomous procurement. Unified source-to-pay ecosystems. These innovations are converging and transforming how procurement teams operate. The GEP 2025 Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report breaks it all down.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 27, 2022
The tightening of industrial real estate supply, coupled with overflowing inventory and rising rents, has made traditional warehousing an impractical solution for businesses attempting to navigate this new market. .
3GTMS
JULY 27, 2022
Do you often feel like your business’s transportation management is falling short? If so, you might want to consider implementing transportation management software. The benefits of a transportation management system can enable your business in multiple ways you might not have thought possible. If you’re not using transportation management software, it might be time to […].
West Coast and California Logistics
JULY 27, 2022
Commercial Observer just reported that the LA area is effectively out of warehouse space. Any space returning to the market has a waiting list of tenants before it's even listed as available. Asking rents in the area just rose for an 8th consecutive quarter.
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