The Smart Cube

Chicago, IL 60602

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33 N. Dearborn

Suite 805

Chicago, IL 60602

US

http://www.thesmartcube.com/

Phone:(302) 880-1300

Fax:(312) 880-1312

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Nearshoring: A Strategic Approach to Supply Chain Optimization

As companies observe their peers relocating operations closer to home, one of the primary drivers of nearshoring to Mexico in 2024 is the suite of economic incentives and tax benefits introduced by the Mexican government.

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Mitigating Disruptions in the Confectionery Supply Chain

Over the past year, there has been a remarkable surge in sugar prices attributed to dwindling global supply, mostly due to reduced production.

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Supply Chain Fluctuations to Continue into Q4

Road freight rates will likely rise in 2023 as crude oil prices show an upward movement. And, global energy consumption is expected to increase by ~1.3% year-over-year in 2023.

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El Niño Forecasted to Disrupt Food Logistics, Trigger Price Surges

The weather phenomenon may pose a threat of supply shortages and food inflation in 2023-2024.

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WNS Acquisitions to Enhance Digital Analytics and Procurement Capabilities

WNS acquired The Smart Cube and OptiBuy to complement its existing offerings and strengthen the capabilities in both high-end procurement and advanced analytics.

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6-Step Framework for Procurement to Drive Sustainability

Assuming that corporate sustainability goals and materiality assessment are already in place, here are 6 steps that procurement teams should take to drive sustainability.

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L.I.N.K. | How Will the Russia/Ukraine War Affect Procurement?

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine during an already stressed time for the supply chain could mean serious risks to sourcing and procurement.

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WNS Acquisitions to Enhance Digital Analytics and Procurement Capabilities

WNS acquired The Smart Cube and OptiBuy to complement its existing offerings and strengthen the capabilities in both high-end procurement and advanced analytics.

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6-Step Framework for Procurement to Drive Sustainability

Assuming that corporate sustainability goals and materiality assessment are already in place, here are 6 steps that procurement teams should take to drive sustainability.

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Reshoring: Myth or Reality? Here’s What You Need To Know

Without a doubt, today’s supply chains are more globalized than ever before.

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L.I.N.K. | How Will the Russia/Ukraine War Affect Procurement?

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine during an already stressed time for the supply chain could mean serious risks to sourcing and procurement.

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4 Strategies to Help CPG Companies Alleviate Price Pressure and Stock Shortages

Here are four strategies CPG teams should employ to help adapt to these challenging conditions, ensure consistent supply and control costs amidst this turbulent conflux of challenges.

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New Characteristics of Post-Pandemic Procurement

There's a new kind of procurement function emerging from the pandemic, and it’s a stronger and more empowered.

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The 100-Day Supply Chain Review: A Watershed Moment in Risk Management

The Executive Order is meant to be a step toward de-risking global supply chains, and could even lay the foundation for nearshoring and reshoring critical production.

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Companies Re-Evaluate Their Supply Chains for Potential Risks

Companies are seeking to better understand their global supply chain risk exposures in higher rates than ever before.

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Boost the Bottom Line with a Data-Driven Approach to Transportation

Data-driven strategies allow you to improve carrier identification and selection through a consistent comparison, gain deeper insight into your performance based on transportation data and optimize distribution networks without the risk.

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Recovering from COVID-19: A 100-Day Framework for Procurement

While the Coronavirus crisis has caused unprecedented disruption across every function of virtually every organization in the world, few teams have been as acutely impacted as procurement.

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How Digital Solutions Can Create More Resilient Supply Chains

The solutions that have worked in the past – increasing inventory, adding capacity at different locations and diversifying suppliers – may reduce risk.

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Procurement Survival Guide: 4 Ways to Ensure Success

The role of the procurement organization is always evolving, and today it’s seen as more important than ever in helping to meet the strategic objectives of the wider enterprise.

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Are We Ready for Digital Procurement?

Depending on who you believe, digital procurement could either transform your team and how you work with stakeholders or it could eliminate the procurement department in another 20 years.

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Global Trade Wars: Mapping the Impact on Industrial Companies

The introduction of trade tariffs on steel and aluminium imports by the United States government has caused unrest in global trade.

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The Benefits of Supplier-Enabled Innovation and How to Get it Right

Supplier-enabled innovation is a hot topic right now - and for good reason. When managed well, it can benefit a business in many ways.

Did We Reach Peak Offshoring? How Automation Could Impact the Workforce of the Future

Automation is shaping the workforce of the future, and will directly affect the shape and value of offshore operations.

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Procurement Intelligence: Should-Cost Modeling Drives Stronger Profitability

Tool provides clear understanding of the specific economics behind manufacturing a particular product or service