In response to higher interest rates, several major companies have reportedly made the decision to reduce the size of their supply-chain finance programs. This financing option, which allows companies to extend payment terms with vendors, gained popularity as it enables buyers to retain cash for longer...
What gets measured ultimately gets improved. And when it comes to supply chain management, that old adage couldn’t be truer. Fortunately for businesses, despite ongoing supply chain disruptions and operational uncertainties, there have never been more opportunities to move goods from point A to point...
When the operating landscape is uncertain and dynamic, businesses must prioritize controlling for what’s controllable. And with the news Thursday (June 20) that Amazon Business, Amazon’s online business-to-business procurement store, has announced a number of new technology features designed to help large business customers simplify...
Corporate heads of product drive profitability by setting strategic goals and supporting innovation across an organization’s entire product line. Unlike CFOs and corporate heads of payments, product executives tend to put their focus on aligning a company’s offerings with market demands and ensuring timely product...
July 03, 2024
What gets measured ultimately gets improved. And when it comes to supply chain management, that old adage couldn’t be truer. Fortunately for businesses, despite ongoing supply chain disruptions and operational uncertainties, there have never been more opportunities to move goods from point A to point B in the most efficient, effective, expedited and secure way […]
June 20, 2024
Corporate heads of product drive profitability by setting strategic goals and supporting innovation across an organization’s entire product line. Unlike CFOs and corporate heads of payments, product executives tend to...
June 06, 2024
The B2B landscape finds itself on the cusp of a new, digital era. And with the news Thursday (June 6) that eCommerce platform Alibaba has launched a new B2B-focused marketplace...
March 06, 2024
Almost every construction project comes with two unavoidable truths: unexpected delays, and extra costs. But while construction projects facing procurement snags while running up labor costs are nothing new, the...
July 08, 2024
Fast fashion retailer Shein plans to expand its offerings by selling supply chain technology worldwide, but reportedly faces concerns about potential cybersecurity risks and Chinese government involvement. With its close ties to China, Shein faces scrutiny from cybersecurity firms and national security experts who fear that sensitive logistics and customer information could be compromised, CNBC […]
July 03, 2024
In response to higher interest rates, several major companies have reportedly made the decision to reduce the size of their supply-chain finance programs. This financing option, which allows companies to extend...
June 18, 2024
J.P. Morgan Payments has launched a partnership with audit/payment platform Loop. The collaboration announced Tuesday (June 18), is designed to “boost working capital with freight payments,” the companies said in a news...
June 06, 2024
Bamboo Rose has added supplier relationship management (SRM) capabilities to its retail management platform. The new SRM capabilities joins the product lifecycle management (PLM) and supply chain solutions already offered...