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CPOs shift focus on AI from what’s possible to implementation
March 25, 2024
Annual Voices of Sourcing survey from Keelvar also finds technology use is ramping up as the workforce shrinks
Artifical Intelligence Transforms Procurement
February 28, 2024
In this whitepaper by JAGGAER, we explore insights and practical approaches for integrating AI into your procurement operations.
How Procurment and Supply Chain Leaders Should Handle Supply Chain Disruptions
February 22, 2024
GEP outlines key steps organizations should take to keep supply chains resilient amid the growing instability on the Red Sea route.
Talking Supply Chain: The High Stakes of Data Security
February 15, 2024
With more supply chain data exchanging hands, minimizing risk is growing in complexity
Talking Supply Chain: Managing Your Energy Costs
February 1, 2024
Bob Wooten from Tradition Energy discusses strategies on how businesses can get a handle on rising energy costs.
Talking Supply Chain: Why IBP is the Future of Procurement
January 12, 2024
Sales and operations planning has been the gold standard for procurement teams, but a more comprehensive approach called integrated business planning may be the future, says Ben Sellers at Oliver Wight.
Amid challenges, procurement leaders remain focused on steadying supply chains
January 11, 2024
While chaos has become the norm, procurement professionals must find ways to ensure sourcing remains stable
U.S and Mexico are pegged to be big winners as companies move away from China
January 2, 2024
More companies are moving to reduce their sourcing exposure to China, finds AlixPartners survey.
Navigating Cultural, Country Differences When Nearshoring Operations
December 20, 2023
While nearshoring can be a risk mitigation tool, it’s important for businesses to consider the differences between countries, including cultural, trade and even weather patterns.
An Increasingly Digital Procurement Function Lacks Talent Required for Future Needs
December 7, 2023
Surveys by Gartner and McKinsey both come to a sobering reality for the future of procurement: the talent pipeline is not being prepared to meet the future demands of the job.
Manufacturing output stays flat from October to November, notes ISM
December 2, 2023
The November PMI came in 0.5% below the 12-month average of 47.2, with September 2023 marking the high for that period, at 49.0, and June 2023, at 46.0, marking the lowest.
Amazon Business Survey points to procurement budgets on the rise for 2024
November 16, 2023
Third Annual State of Procurement survey finds majority say spending increases are planned.
Report: Majority of Companies Plan Procurement Budget Increases in 2024
November 14, 2023
Amazon Business’ State of Procurement survey found that 85% of businesses plan to either increase, or maintain their procurement budgets in 2024.
10 Things to Ask Before Onboarding a New Vendor
November 9, 2023
A thorough and strategic vendor selection process guides companies through the vendor selection process, helping ensure subpar suppliers never make it into the procurement process.
Canadian Supply Chain Law Places Responsibility on Executives
November 8, 2023
A Canadian supply chain law set to take effect Jan. 1, 2024, will place the responsibility on brands, retailers, and importers to identify and prevent child and forced labor within their supplier networks.