Procurement Insights

APRIL 4, 2025

Network Member Question Aside from the basics of spend analysis and eliminating redundancy, Im curious to hear of others experiences in dealing with merger/acquisitions and how the cultural elements were addressed in terms of promoting the use of preferred vendors and the adoption of expense management policy.

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ivalua

APRIL 1, 2020

Intalere’s highly personalized and tailored approach to all aspects of their business makes them uniquely equipped to deliver measurable results for acute and non-acute organizations of all shapes and sizes, from individual clinics and long-term care facilities to full-scale hospital networks. About Consus.

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Procurement Insights

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Great article , Elvire Regnier ! Governance is THE key to cluster development and the globalized supply base. ” I also gave a lecture at “ #eWorld on Cluster Development & the Globalized Supply Base (2010) with case studies including Tesco and Walmart – [link]

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SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

3PL and 4PL Logistics Service Providers The 3PL network is a distribution network that focuses on the conveyance of numerous products, but also encompasses a variety of other services such as packaging, terminal services, customs clearance, supplier management, and other services that are provided by 3PL. 2020, 03 02). 2019, 10 24).

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 18, 2022

This is called OTT (over-the-top) media distribution, and it uses IP networks to deliver the content. As we already know, OTT technology was created to deliver content online utilizing IP networks. Benefits of OTT. A relatively short time has proved that it was enough for the OTT sphere to develop and take over the media market.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 28, 2021

The concept of cryptocurrencies was introduced in 2002 at the very first glance, and in 2007, Nick Szabo conceptualized cryptographic cash named bit gold. Ethereum was invented in the year 2014, and the network of Ethereum went live in 2015. Cryptocurrencies are underlined as the utmost lethal combination of finance and technology.

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Procurement Heads

JULY 5, 2023

You clearly place a lot of value on Continued Professional Development, having completed MCIPS in 2007, a Master’s degree in Global Supply Chain from the University of Southampton and then an Executive Certificate in Advanced Sustainability from New York University. Do you think the desire to learn is a key facet of being a successful CPO?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 30, 2022

In the USA, the experience of using mobile banking is more extensive — some banks offered it to customers back in 2007. The convergence of AI, the Internet of Things (IoT) and 5G networks will expand the capabilities of a financial institution. It highlights 10 keys to the success of banking.

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Procurement Insights

JANUARY 14, 2024

” “Social network for curious minds” is a great tagline. E DITOR’S NOTE: The following is my response to a terrific post by Waverly’s   Philippe Beaudoin asking, “What’s the future of journalism?”

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Procurement Insights

AUGUST 14, 2024

Meanwhile, Coupa – who was one of this blog’s first sponsors in 2007 makes me wonder, “Where have you gone, Joe DiMaggio? Leverage Industry Insights: Stay connected with industry thought leaders and peer networks to understand how other companies navigate similar challenges.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

JULY 27, 2022

Later in my career (2006-2007) my boss became my mentor. Set aside time for yourself—thoughts and coffee—and for virtual or in-person networking. Even now, I block time out on Fridays to think about the week, the people I’ve met, and the challenges I need to solve with creative solutions.

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EazyStock

MARCH 14, 2023

What the last recession taught us An article from McKinsey & Company (2022) analyzed the performance of about 40 publicly traded distribution companies during the 2007-2009 recession. A reliable supplier network is also fundamental to ensuring you have the right stock to meet customer demand even in times of crisis.

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Supply Chain Trend

DECEMBER 13, 2016

This is hard to get your mind rapped around, but a unit which could process 100 pieces of data in 2007 , becomes around 5,000 pieces of data in 2017 , and then up to approximately 250,000 in 2027 ! Based off Moore’s Law, systems processing speed will continue to double every 18 months.

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Supply Chain Opz

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Compare logistics infrastructure using Logistics Performance Index World Bank has produced Logistics Performance Index (LPI) report since 2007 to aid policy makers to benchmark logistics infrastructure in their countries. Commodity Flow Survey is one way to understand supply chain of every industry in the United States.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Botnets: A network of infected computers under control of a single attacker known as the “bot-herder” working together in unison. Designed to exploit a backdoor on Unix systems, and to stay hidden, the worm quickly spread, copying itself over and over again and infecting a full 10% of all networked computers.

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Procurement Insights

AUGUST 11, 2024

Radjou’s conclusion that unlike “static, linear supply networks, the emergence of “adaptive supply networks” which will be powered by multi-partner processes that are event-driven, real-world aware and self-regulating” coincides with my conclusions in Parts 6 and 7 of the Dangerous Supply Chain Myths series. .)”

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Procurement Insights

JANUARY 8, 2025

EDITOR’S NOTE: In 2007, I wrote what is still one of the most popular posts on this blog: “ The Ariba Interviews: Re-engineering the Future ofOn-Demand. Key Products: Ariba Network, Spend Analysis, Strategic Sourcing Suite, and Contract Management. SAP Ariba: Industry-leading supplier network and sourcing tools.

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Procurement Insights

MARCH 12, 2025

“What is most interesting about Zycus tremendous growth rate is that it is indicative of the evolution (some would even suggest fruition) of a trend first presented in a Procurement Insights post from August 31, 2007.Titled neural networks) while retaining its MRO and procurement focus.

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