Read how digitization, through cloud-based services and emerging technologies like AI, is transforming procurement. Read about discusses challenges in integrating multiple solutions and presents research on sourcing technologies, emphasizing the growing use of SaaS and in-house ERP systems to streamline supply chain management

Understanding the complexities of climate change science and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) findings provide a foundation for navigating the climate change debate and informing future policy discussions.

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Across the manufacturing and service sectors the largest percentage of companies, 31%, use 45-day payment terms. Meanwhile 30% use 30-day terms, 27% use 60-day terms, 11% use 90-day terms, and only 1% report using 120-day terms.

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CAPS Researchers created a 4-step roadmap for the successful adoption and implementation of advanced analytics in supply chain. With the growing importance of data analytics supporting SCM decision-making, it’s critical that companies know the steps to effectively implement advanced analytics.

Dive into the essentials of ESG, from understanding climate science basics with IPCC methods to integrating ESG criteria into your sourcing and supplier selection processes.

Over the past couple of years, the Metrics of Supply Management Report shows there has been a slight increase in Center-led companies (+6%) and a decrease in Decentralized (-6%). Companies that undergo organizational structure changes as part of an enterprise-wide initiative or market-driven decision face a huge endeavor, but data indicates these changes don’t happen frequently.

Access a Roadmap to Implement Advanced Analytics, Learn about Leveraging Advanced Analytics in the COE, Gain an overview of 5 Analytic Tasks

Cost savings is a powerful KPI for demonstrating the value of supply management to the business. On average, supply management employees are delivering $6.9 million in total savings. How does your team compare?