RSS
Procurement pros say inflation is top concern
And they’re taking action to alleviate the pressure, including finding new suppliers as a way to lower costs.
Read More
Purchasing/Procurement
Study: Supply chain crisis to continue through 2023
Procurement leaders cite “significant” disruption in direct materials supply chain, say they lack confidence in their existing technology to handle problems, and consider modernizing the supply chain function a “strategic priority.”
Read More
Report: Collaboration can help minimize supply disruption
Research shows better collaboration between procurement teams and suppliers can ensure resilience, improve sustainability, and drive innovation in the supply chain.
Read More
THOUGHT LEADER
Supply chain’s miracle workers: interview with Jim Cafone
In less than a year, Jim Cafone and his team at Pfizer created a whole new supply chain for the Covid vaccine. Now, with the development of a new antiviral pill, they’re looking to do it all over again.
Read More
Companies slow to digitally transform certain procurement processes
94% of enterprises surveyed have not modernized their operating models for purchasing B2B services, report shows.
Read More
Report: Shippers to boost freight procurement budgets in 2022
Large companies to increase spending, ramp up automation in response to supply chain challenges and competitive freight market conditions.
Read More
Report: Managing disruption is top priority for sourcing, procurement execs
Respondents list supply chain bottlenecks, delays, and shortages as top issues that “keep them up at night.”
Read More
Oracle enhances procurement suite
Software updates address the expanding role of the procurement pro, helping control costs, manage supplier risk, and enforce compliance spending, enterprise software vendor says.
Read More
Podcasts
The Logistics Matters podcast: Richard Sinkoff of the Port of Oakland on environmental initiatives | Season 2 Episode 24
California's ports ask the state to fund $2.25 billion improvements to create a zero-emissions distribution network; women are increasing their roles and influence in supply chain jobs; B2B buying habits are accelerating digital transformation.
Read More
Report: Most buyers will switch suppliers for a better online experience
Survey of U.S. B2B buyers shows how pandemic-driven behavior shifts are accelerating digital transformation strategies in the supply chain.
Read More