CPO Rising 2015: The Agility Agenda

September 1, 2015

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Find out why you need an Agility Agenda, and see what it takes to build an agile procurement organization.

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Pros to Know: Creating Best-in-Class Solutions for Your Supply Chain with Owen Smith, Omnitracs

Mackenna Moralez sits down with Owen Smith, vice president of sales - new business, Omnitracs to discuss what it takes to develop best-in-class solutions for supply chains and how he helped clients adjust to changes brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.

L.I.N.K. Live | SDCE Editors Talk Colonial Pipeline, Semiconductor Shortage and Last-Mile Logistics

Marina, Brielle and Mackenna recap top news items of the week.

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4 Ways to Align Automation and Analytics

It’s possible to match up analytics and automation to the maturity of your business, and adding the right pieces at the right time creates a virtuous cycle.

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Fight for Semiconductor Sourcing Heats Up

As the world experiences a shortage in semiconductors, industry leaders ban together with a new coalition.

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First Suez Canal. Now Pipeline Ransomware Attack. What’s Next.

Here we are again. Experiencing yet another global supply chain disruption. This time, one that involves a cyberattack on Colonial Pipeline

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AP Automation: The Key to Long-Term Financial Health in the Supply Chain

AP automation helps payment professionals get out of reactive mode and get back valuable time to focus on the important stuff -- optimizing cash flow at the heart of every business.

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57% of Leaders Say Companies Lack Connected Factory Worker for Smart Manufacturing Environment

Organizational complexity, integration and process reengineering are the most prevalent challenges for executing smart manufacturing initiatives. Combined, these challenges reflect the largest change management obstacles.

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Lumber Shortage Is the Latest to Exhibit Supply Chain's Impact

Lumber is the latest in a string of COVID-19 shortages that shows the supply chain's impressive impact. But what is behind this shortage and what does the future hold?

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Planning for Demand: What Merchants Can Learn from the Pandemic

Merchants need to make adequate investments, re-writing contracts expeditiously to create solutions and allow operations to proceed.

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3D Hubs Rebrands to Hubs Following Protolabs Acquisition

Hubs aims to expand its global network of manufacturing partners, complementing its service offering to that of Protolabs’ in-house facilities.

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The Physical Nature of Commodities Trading and the Associated Supply Chain Risks

More open access to trade finance and insurance, coupled with more choice in appropriate trading contracts and futures, will cover the inherent risks of the transportation of agricultural commodities.

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3 Ways Technology Powers Supply Chain Efficiency

Having transparency into operations and the right tools to adapt quickly, safely and effectively to changing circumstances will drive greater productivity, efficiency and positively impact customer relationships.

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Supply Chain Shortages Keep Coming

The seemingly never ending list of shortages throughout the pandemic keep coming despite the United States opening back up. So what is currently out of stock now?

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How Automated Contract Management is a Critical Link in the COVID-19 Vaccine Supply Chain

Here are three critical roles that contract lifecycle management plays in the COVID-19 vaccine supply chain.

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The Sourcing Rut: New Problems, Same Old Tech

To get out of a "sourcing rut" of limited options, procurement pioneers can set their teams up for success with the right tech and a roadmap with incremental steps.

Here are the Top 8 industries most negatively affected by rising supply costs.

Manufacturing, Construction, Retail and Transportation Industries Most Negatively Affected by Rising Supply Costs

For the first time in the past year, the No. 1 concern listed among small business owners is the rising cost of supplies.

According to APQC’s Open Standards Benchmarking data in supply chain planning, less than half of organizations support an omnichannel commerce strategy to a significant or very great extent.

Develop Supply Chain Maturity to Support Omnichannel Commerce Strategies

As organizations focus on supply chain responsiveness, omnichannel support is a key strategic concern.

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Basware Helps Customers Identify Minority-Owned and Small Business Suppliers with New Database

Basware has added diversity data to its supplier management solution, enabling customers to better identify minority-owned and small business suppliers within the program.

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Why Real-Time Transparency is Key

Recent advances in the industrial supply chain have created a fully transparent and integrated ecosystem ripe with advanced analytics and meticulous cataloguing systems.

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Achieve Resiliency & Efficiency in Procurement with No-Code

June 2, 2021

Explore how innovative supply chains are tackling these challenges & optimizing procurement in this webinar.

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How the COVID-19 Vaccine Changes Pharma Supply Chains

The pandemic has revealed both strengths and weaknesses in the supply chain, and the intricacies of transporting the temperature-sensitive vaccine could have lasting impacts on the future of supply chains.

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How to Achieve a Zero-Touch Accounts Payable Process

With investment in digital tools, expert procurement advice and smart invoicing, any company can survive rough chapters of global business and begin improving toward a more successful and uninterrupted future.

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COVID-19, One Year Later: Manufacturers and Distributors are Optimistic

While 56% of survey respondents plan to grow their workforces, only 5% are completely confident in their ability to obtain the talent required.

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What Big Box Retailers Can Do to “Correct” Inventory Fulfillment in 2021

For those retailers who can shift their mindset to think about supply chain planning differently, there is the opportunity to create something smarter, more innovative and more resilient.

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Digitizing President Biden’s Supply Chain Strategy

By modernizing America’s supply chains, we can create resilience and agility to help companies overcome even the most severe of future disruptions and ensure a steady flow of goods.

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Why the Semiconductor Industry Must Embrace 3D Printing

There is a tremendous opportunity for additive manufacturing to help overcome the semiconductor shortage, and once again, strengthen supply chains.

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Reengineering of Supply Chain Management Functions Across Industries

Establish a dedicated supply chain War Room Team to track suppliers from Tier 1 through Tier N as defined by their risk profile.