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Sourcing Solutions
How To Ensure Financial Stability in the Supply Chain When Changing Suppliers
It's critical for organizations to accelerate the supplier onboarding process and ensure relationships with new suppliers start off on the right foot out of the gate. Here’s how to make sure that happens.
Sourcing Solutions
Inflation Surges Affecting Retailers and Consumers
Procurement Software
3 Practices for Better Category Management
Financial Management Software
A Pricing Strategy for Inflationary Times
Visibility Software
Overcoming Supply Chain Management Challenges in 2022
Manufacturing
More Sustainable Chemicals Replacing Synthetics
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Retail
L.I.N.K. | How Will Supply Chain Disruptions Affect the Thanksgiving Table?
Anaplan VP of global supply chain solutions Evan Quasney gives insight into how the supply chain disruptions will show up on the Thanksgiving table this year, as managing editor Brielle Jaekel asks him about trends in the industry.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
Significant Unbalance Occurs Throughout Port Congestion
While many ports remain backlogged with severe congestion, others beg for cargo as shippers look to bypass certain areas for quicker turn around.
Pros to Know
Nominations Open for Supply & Demand Chain Executive's 2022 Pros to Know Award
This award recognizes outstanding executives whose accomplishments offer a roadmap for other leaders looking to leverage supply chain for competitive advantage.
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Retail
Are In-store Experiences Essential for Retailers this Holiday Season?
Major players are partnering up to offer experiential in-store opportunities such as shop-in-shops to hopefully improve foot traffic and focus on in-store strategies.
Manufacturing
Do Supply Chain Disruptions in Solar and Cleantech Really Matter?
Dear manufacturing supply chain people, welcome to energy. Here's how supply chain disruptions materially impact cleantech sectors, including solar, batteries and automotive.
Supply Chain Visibility
How Digital Business Updates Will Minimize Holiday Supply Chain Challenges Next Year
Companies should update their visibility, demand forecasting and other critical supply chain applications now to better predict holiday peak product order volumes next year.
Sourcing Solutions
Predictions for Post-Pandemic Era of Strategic Sourcing
To come out ahead in a post-pandemic era of strategic sourcing, leading companies will look to tech-enabled collaboration, visibility and risk management to integrate strategic sourcing functions and minimize disconnects across the board.
Retail
L.I.N.K. | How Will Supply Chain Disruptions Affect the Thanksgiving Table?
Anaplan VP of global supply chain solutions Evan Quasney gives insight into how the supply chain disruptions will show up on the Thanksgiving table this year, as managing editor Brielle Jaekel asks him about trends in the industry.
Manufacturing
Semiconductor Supply Chain Will Remain Vulnerable Without Advanced Packaging Capabilities
After more than two decades of outsourcing, the United States can design the most cutting-edge electronics, but cannot manufacture them.
Procurement Software
How to Fix Failing Procurement Technology Before it’s Too Late
Procurement technology can unlock transformative value for the procurement function and the company. But, to realize these benefits, there must be a plan for overcoming human barriers.
Sourcing & Procurement
Global and U.S. Logistics is a Mess Heading into the Holiday Season
A number of CEOs are facing logistics challenges that impact both the top and bottom line, all sharing a number of common themes and strategies.
Sourcing Solutions
Are Poor Supplier Relations Hindering Marketplace Sales?
There is potential to grow your business through exclusive access to trusted Chinese and global suppliers offered through supplier pay schemes, which will set your business apart.
Manufacturing
3 Ways Proposal Management Software Can Help Manufacturers Amid Supply Chain Bottlenecks
Proposal management software is a vital solution that can positively impact manufacturers and suppliers during these trying times.
Sourcing & Procurement
Convoy Uses Technology to Connect Brokers with High-Quality Capacity
A new program from Convoy takes advantage of the need to connect brokers with carriers in a way that protects data.
Emerging Technologies
3 Tactics to Overcome Supply Chain Disruptions
To bolster supply chains and cash in on the estimated holiday sales growth, retail, manufacturing and logistics enterprises must rapidly rethink their strategies.
Transportation
C-Suite Leaders: Supply Chain Crisis Will Drag on for 3 Years
Nearly three-fifths (58%) of C-suite leaders believe the supply chain crisis will last more than a year — though one-third (33%) fear it could drag on for three years.
Software & Technology
Finance Leaders Share 2022 Budget and Technology Agenda
Financial executives are focused on reducing inefficiencies and supporting their workforces through training and technology adoption.
Pros to Know
Nominations Open for Supply & Demand Chain Executive's 2022 Pros to Know Award
This award recognizes outstanding executives whose accomplishments offer a roadmap for other leaders looking to leverage supply chain for competitive advantage.
Automation
Workflow Automation is a Must to Future-Proof the Supply Chain
By implementing automation technology across key industries within the supply chain, businesses can solve critical issues, like labor shortages and outdated processes.
Carbon Footprint
Sustainability is a Team Sport
When it comes to driving sustainability, accountability lies with executive boards. And, out of all corporate functions, procurement is best suited to help the board succeed in its efforts.
Automation
No PO, No Problem with Invoice Capture, Approvals and Payments Automation
Vroozi launched Vroozi Intelligence, a smart accounts payable and invoice automation (APIA) platform that automates and simplifies the scanning, capture and approval of business invoices and payments.
AI/AR
The Role of Data Management in the Future of Manufacturing, Distribution and Retail
For retailers, manufacturers and distributors, the key to understanding their customers and building a relationship with them is in their data.
Manufacturing
Manufacturers Seek Adaptability While Investing Elsewhere
Supplier price increases and supply chain disruptions loom largest in manufacturers’ minds, with the lingering worker shortages also perplexing manufacturers, who ranked “finding enough line associates to staff my shifts" as No. 1 concern.
Sourcing Solutions
China’s Power Problem is the Supply Chain’s Problem Too
China will always be a critical element of the global supply chain, but the issues from the past 1.5 years and this most recent disruption have only served to intensify the sense of urgency to create greater supply chain resilience.
Project Management Software
Demand Management Acquisition Optimizes End-to-End Planning
This acquisition helps manufacturing, distribution and retail customers to now plan from raw materials all the way to finished goods/point of purchase.
Manufacturing
How 3D Printing Metals Will Disrupt the Supply Chain
Over the past two years, additive manufacturing has emerged as an attractive alternative due to its unique ability to manufacture “on demand.”
Manufacturing
How Retailers Can Get Ahead of Supply Chain Issues Before They Start
There is no simple solution to turn around the health of global supply chains. But, by taking a few straightforward actions, you can mitigate risk, meet customer expectations and avoid surprises this holiday season.
Financial Management Software
CFOs’ Role in Aligning Strategic Procurement to Working Capital Plans
Here's how CFOs can take an active role in aligning strategic procurement to a company’s overall working capital plans.
Sourcing Solutions
Mitigating Supply Chain Constraints in Q4 2021 and Beyond
While no one can truly prepare for the unexpected, here are three ways customers can mitigate supply chain constraints.
Sourcing & Procurement
How Procurement Helps Curb Inflation
Manufacturers have an opportunity to make strategic decisions to improve their cost base, protect and enhance margins and drive operational alignment. This is where the procurement function is key.
Retention
Women in Supply Chain: Be On the Forefront of Strategy and Innovation
Cristin Livezey, VP, finance and supply chain, and Rebecca Haerter, director of supply chain at Full Compass Systems Ltd., detail the importance of being at the forefront of strategy and innovation in order to make a difference in the supply chain.
Transportation
Profits See Severe Discrepancies in Supply Chain During Disruptions
Significant stress in the supply chain results in serious highs and lows in companies reporting earnings in the third quarter.
Emerging Technologies
Enable, Crisp, Coupa and Armada Presenting in SCN Summit: Future of Supply Chains
Hear from industry experts as they discuss trends, technologies, challenges and opportunities revolving around warehousing, transportation, procurement, e-commerce fulfillment, risk management and more.
