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History and Evolution of Supply Chain and Logistics

SCMDOJO

In the current era, it is clear that new modes of production are concomitant with new modes of distribution, which advances the field of logistics, the science of physical distribution or even supply chain management. Reminder of Key Definitions – Logistics & Supply Chain Management. Neil Southern, 2011).

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The Importance of Supply Chain Visibility for Procurement

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

Supply chain visibility is essential for successful procurement, as it enables businesses to proactively manage risks and optimize their supply chain. By having a clear view of their entire supply chain, businesses can identify potential issues and take steps to mitigate them. million, up from $1.9

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Madison Avenue ooops. make that Gartner, names Oracle as a leader in supply chain planning

Procurement Insights

When Gartner’s name came up during a recent conversation, I was immediately reminded of this post I wrote – including a short video in 2011. was recently named a leader in supply chain planning for its commitment to a streamlined approach to its logistics and supply chain, especially in regards to its technology operations.

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The Value of Refrigerated Transport!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. How Cold Chain Differs Between the Food and Pharmaceutical Industries! Refrigerated transport is a vital component of global supply chains. To further support how refrigerated transport is so valuable in a global supply chain, below are several more reasons: 1.

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Home construction costs to keep rising, report warns

Strategic Sourceror

According to the analysis of Turner & Townsend, a global real estate and infrastructure consultancy, residential building materials as a whole are expected to cost 7% more in 2023 than they did this year, Supply Chain Dive reported. They're also poised to climb again in 2024, but to a smaller degree, up 2.7%.

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Part I: Bridging the Gap between Procurement and Finance. A New Vision for Amrest

ivalua

Amrest has been using Ivalua ‘the tool’ since 2011 across nine countries, with almost 3000 end-users on the platform. There are interesting challenges within the AmRest business model at the supply chain level. Finally, Amrest owns its own brand of restaurants (like Blue Frog). Amrest + Ivalua.

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Nicole Glenn on the Power of Hope and Transforming the Logistics Industry

Let's Talk Supply Chain

2024 is coming at us fast and the supply chain is front-and-center when it comes to geopolitical tensions and wars plaguing the globe. Just this week, retail brands called for safe travel on the Red Sea amidst growing rates and delays and regional fighting that has cost over $80B in inventory. Yes, don’t forget the pirates.