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Sourcing & Procurement Top Stories

Apple Accused of Multiple Human Rights Violations
The Democratic Republic of Congo has accused Apple of using illegal minerals and violating human rights in its supply chain.
The Two Most Important Factors in Last-Mile Delivery
A new Microsoft report on last-mile delivery reveals that speed and cost are the two most important factors, as customer satisfaction takes a backseat,
Microsoft Unveils New AI Innovations For Warehouses
Microsoft hopes its new AI innovations are the answer to a new set of challenges facing manufacturers.
Biden Gives Samsung $6.4 Billion For Texas Semiconductor Plants
In another boon for domestic manufacturing, President Biden awarded Samsung $6.4 billion for new semiconductor chip plants in Texas.

Sourcing & Procurement Resources

GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report 2024
We’ve researched the five biggest trends in the supply chain space this year, and, drawing on our...
JAGGAER Streamlines Supplier Management for Rolls-Royce
In this case study, JAGGAER helps MTU create centralized data access across all its locations which allowed companywide...


Sourcing & Procurement News

The 2022 Business Spend Management Benchmark Report
The industry’s only collection of benchmarks is based entirely on hard data from real business spend transactions, with 20 community-powered KPIs for best-in-class performance across procurement, risk, invoicing, expenses, and payments.

How to Mitigate ESG Risk in Your Supply Chain
Businesses worldwide seek more transparency in ESG data, according to a new Coupa study.

6 Steps for Procurement to Drive Environmental, Social, Governance Excellence for the Enterprise
This white paper, 6 Steps for Procurement to Drive ESG Excellence for the Enterprise, lists the effective methodologies and expertise procurement leaders can equip their teams with to develop and implement ESG frameworks and unlock competitive advantage.

How To Mitigate the Impact of the Russia-Ukraine War on Your Global Supply Chain
The Russian invasion of Ukraine is adding new troubles to the world's already stressed supply chains, and this crisis has resulted in rising oil costs increasing transportation and manufacturing costs, exports, including natural gas, precious metals, and wheat, will negatively impact enterprises across a variety of sectors.

How to Ensure Your Digital Procurement Transformation Plan Delivers on the Promise
How to Ensure Your Digital Procurement Transformation Program Delivers on the Promise highlights the steps CPOs need to take to ensure their transformation plans don’t flop. In addition, get valuable advice on avoiding pitfalls with a top-down approach.

The Digital Levers You Need To Achieve Sustainable Cost Reduction
This white paper highlights the challenges and pressures that have forced enterprises to rethink their traditional approaches to cost optimization.

What Does Obsolescence Management Mean in 2022?
Due to paradigm-shifting events like the coronavirus pandemic and the global chip shortage, the meaning of obsolescence management has changed. OEMs need to update their methodologies to stay competitive in the worldwide marketplace.

Talking Supply Chain Podcast: The New Oil
On this episode, Lewis Black, the CEO of Almonty Industries, discusses the supply chain barriers to the EV revolution. Is tungsten then new oil? SCMR’s Editorial Director Bob Trebilcock hosts.

Unlocking Hidden Value for Your Business with a Business Spend Management Platform
In this ebook, learn how an integrated, single-platform suite helps business leaders in finance, procurement, supply chain, and IT unleash more value from business spending.

Supply Chain & Procurement Outlook 2022
The GEP Outlook 2022: Supply Chain and Procurement report, provides insights and strategies to help leaders navigate an environment of constraints and opportunities, of inflation and growth, disruptions, and digitalization.

Predictions for the 2022 Global Semiconductor Sector
Leading chipmaking executives and insiders believe the electronic components supply chain will grapple with lead time delays, availability issues, and pricing fluctuations throughout the coming year and into 2023.

Talking Supply Chain Podcast: It’s a Great Time to be in Procurement
On this episode, author Elouise Epstein discusses the changes transforming procurement, and the procurement professional. SCMR’s Editorial Director Bob Trebilcock hosts.

Coupa Announces Strategic Partnership with Japan Cloud to Establish Coupa K.K.
New joint venture will accelerate Business Spend Management adoption in Japan as companies look to gain more spend visibility and control - Japan is one of the largest public cloud markets in APAC.

Why Procurement and Supply Chain Operations are Smarter Working Together
In the post-COVID world, Supply Chain Planning and Source-to-Pay cycles need to be increasingly dynamic and intertwined starting with greater alignment between the Chief Procurement Officer and the Chief Supply Chain Officer.

The Future of Procurement Arrives at Last
This paper details how digital technologies are on pace to automate most routine procurement processes within three to five years.

2021 Business Spend Management Benchmark Report
In this report we show you how to be ready for the future with the Business Spend Management “Suite 16” KPIs, and how to benchmark your digital transformation across procurement and finance today.

Artificial Intelligence and Its Impact on Procurement and Supply Chain
Through this paper, we intend to break down some of the essential AI concepts and showcase the game-changing applications that we believe are most relevant in procurement and the supply chain.

Demand Planning, AI, and Agile Decision Making, Solves Anticipated Cargo Demand
The Air Mobility Command of the U.S. Air Force needed to develop an airlift forecast with enough accuracy to book commercial aircraft 12 months in advance.

The 4 Stages of Procurement Maturity
In this guide you will learn how to contain costs and mitigate risk by moving to the next stage in your procurement maturity, and advance to become a partner in driving business innovation.

The Professional Guide to Supplier Relationship Management
Whether you are just stepping into supplier relationship management or looking to improve your existing process, having a great supplier relationship management system is essential.


Featured Companies

Workday
Workday is a leading provider of enterprise cloud applications for finance, HR, and planning. Founded in 2005, Workday delivers financial management, human capital management, and analytics applications designed for the world’s largest companies, educational institutions, and government agencies. Organizations ranging…
Medius
You work in finance. Do you really need more to worry about? With Medius AP Automation software you can link invoice capture, processing, and payment to replace the worry and wondering of managing accounts payable with calm and confidence.
Sourcengine
Sourcengine is a global e-commerce marketplace for electronic components where customers can check over 1 billion component offers and buy from 3,500+ traceable suppliers in one easy transaction. Procurement specialists can shop without ever having to leave our website. We eliminate the…
Tradeshift
Tradeshift brings all companies, big and small, together to transact, connect and collaborate with each other. For suppliers, we deliver free electronic invoicing, faster payments and predictable cash flow. For enterprises, we empower them to work more easily and productively…
Eximchain
Eximchain enables businesses to connect, transact, and share information more efficiently and securely. Using blockchain technology, Eximchain eliminates traditional supply chain barriers and integrates actors big and small into an inclusive, transparent, and secure global network.
Strategic Procurement Solutions
The management team at Strategic Procurement Solutions brings a client-centered approach to your supply-management consulting & training opportunities. Our hand-picked professionals deliver impressive solutions that result from progressive experience guiding procurement programs for major clients in the Service, Manufacturing, and…
Radial
Radial is the leader in omnichannel commerce technology and operations, enabling brands and retailers to profitably exceed retail customer expectations. Radial’s technical, powerful omnichannel solutions connect supply and demand through efficient fulfillment and transportation options, intelligent fraud, payments, and…
Infor
Infor Supply Chain Management combines best in class solutions with industry-specific functionality, giving you the power to plan and execute your supply chain strategies faster and more profitably, from strategic and tactical planning to execution. With analytics at the core,…
Oracle
Oracle provides the most complete suite of supply chain applications, Oracle supply chain management is comprised of: value chain planning, value chain execution, product lifecycle management, advanced procurement, asset lifecycle management, order orchestration and fulfillment, and manufacturing. Oracle customers can…
Source One Management Services
Source One Management Services, LLC is the world’s leading provider of procurement and supply chain solutions. Our commodity experts take advantage of a wealth of data and industry know-how to deliver process improvement and enhanced relationship management to each…
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