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ivalua
FEBRUARY 13, 2019
Empowering Procurement and Supply Chain Leaders Across the Globe. 2018 new customers include industry leaders such as Ericsson, Strabag, the State of Ohio , Saab, Dole, Baylor Scott & White Health, Bpifrance, America Movil , Danieli, Michigan State University , Orange and over 40 other of the most admired brands.
ivalua
JANUARY 13, 2023
This is crucial as businesses continue to be faced with supply chain and business challenges. A competitive and nimble supply base can assist organizations as they rapidly respond to challenges in cost and supply. Social Procurement Framework in European Union. Ethical Spend Toolset.
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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control
A Roadmap For Modernization: How To Break Free From Your Monolith Before July 31, 2026
SCMDOJO
MARCH 28, 2023
Blockchain technology is revolutionizing the way businesses manage their supply chains. By providing a secure and transparent way to track products from their origin to their final destination, blockchain for supply chain can help increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve trust between suppliers and customers.
SCMDOJO
JANUARY 30, 2023
From tech giants to manufacturing leaders, the top 10 CEOs in the supply chain industry have blazed a trail of success. The Top 10 CEOs Who Have Worked As Supply Chain Professionals 1. Tim Cook Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple, has a background in operations and supply chain management. Don’t forget!
Supply Chain Game Changer
JULY 16, 2020
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Digital Supply Chain Overview! Digital Supply Chain evolve article and permission to publish here provided by Megan R. People often position the digital supply chain as essential for helping today’s businesses succeed. Email Address.
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 25, 2018
Gartner recently announced their 2018 Top 25 Supply Chains List. But as I review the list, compare it to prior years, and consider the scoring methodology I do wonder whether the list in its current form continues to be relevant for identifying the best of the Supply Chain. Source: Gartner. Subscribe Here!
SCMDOJO
APRIL 3, 2022
They are far more convenient than conventional discussions and negotiations, providing procedural integrity and transparency while also lowering final prices owing to enhanced supplier competitiveness. Digital bidding, or eAuctions, are a more efficient way of negotiating with vendors in the international market. Macfarlane, 2017).
Procurement Insights
APRIL 15, 2025
data entries, supplier choices) to improve data quality and process efficiency, while agents guide outcomes to fit DNDs context. Adaptability: Fits complexity (security, scale), avoiding integration flops (60-75%, Gartner 2018), while algorithms learn iteratively, unlike orchestrations rigid standardization. spend analysis).
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ivalua
JANUARY 23, 2019
Axbility Consulting, a subsidiary of Ivalua European partner Axys Consultants, reinforces Ivalua’s capabilities to empower today’s Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders. is the Axys Consultants subsidiary created in 2018 for the North American market. Dan Amzallag, CEO at Ivalua. # # # #. About Axbility Consulting.
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Procurement Templates
JUNE 18, 2023
Tim Cook has been instrumental in overseeing the company’s global supply chain and procurement operations. His expertise in managing complex supply networks has played a crucial role in Apple’s success. Attend workshops, seminars, and conferences related to procurement and supply chain management.
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Supply Chain Game Changer
JANUARY 2, 2019
The 5 Levels of Supply Chain Transparency! The phrase “Supply Chain Management” was first coined in 1982. However as awareness and knowledge of the technology has been increasingly understood the words Blockchain and Supply Chain are more often used together. ” (Source: [link] ).
Procurement Tactics
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
For example, switching to energy-efficient equipment and reducing packaging on consumer packaged goods can help you save money in the long run. . Starbucks’ commitment to ethical sourcing. One of the ways Starbucks is fulfilling its goal is by sourcing ethically. . Additionally, some CSR measures can reduce overhead costs.
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Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
When I began my career there was no such thing as “Supply Chain Management” Supply Chain was not a title to be found anywhere on any organization chart. So what exactly is the definition of “Supply Chain Management”? Interestingly there are many views on how to define Supply Chain.
Supply Chain Game Changer
JULY 3, 2019
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Green Supply Chain: True Sustainability or Just One Big Marketing Stunt? Sustainability is created at the source of our products, services, and consumption. Sustainability is created from Responsible Sourcing. How can you make Responsible Sourcing a Reality?
Supply Chain Game Changer
MARCH 20, 2019
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What Supply Chain Management problem does this solve? The biggest problem in the transitional supply chain is lack of open and trustworthy information availability across the supply chain caused by multiple issues – trust, technology and legacy practices being the top ones.
SCMDOJO
JULY 16, 2024
This article explores challenges identified in a research paper by McKinnon (2006) focusing on vehicle utilization and efficiency in the freight industry [1]. Urban consolidation centers: Establishing strategically located hubs allows for the consolidation of smaller deliveries into larger, more efficient routes for final distribution [2].
Supply Chain Game Changer
JANUARY 21, 2021
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Trillion USD, reported in 2018 ( wto.org 2019 ). When looking at risk management, category management, and information sharing, that number is as high as 70% ( Bain & Company 2018 ). Source: PwC 2019. Source: Deloitte CPO Survey 2018. Subscribe Here!
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Supply Chain Game Changer
OCTOBER 28, 2021
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Procurement is a function that is undergoing an exciting transformation in the majority of global value chains; simultaneously, within its own strategy, process, and technology. between 2018–2023 (MarketWatch 2020). Subscribe Here! Email Address. It’s time to air our dirty laundry.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
JUNE 5, 2023
Today I’m joined by Logward , an exciting tech brand with a vision of a future where supply chain departments lead the transformation of their industries, instead of simply transporting it. Since Logward’s foundation in April 2018 he is in charge as CEO. What definitely has changed is the attention and the sense of urgency.”
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 18, 2018
Check out Blockchain in the Supply Chain is a Game Changer! It’s a word that was rarely used or even heard of in Supply Chain not that long ago. Further it is often used in the context of being a necessary and integral part of any Digital Supply Chain Strategy. Source: [link]. Subscribe Here!
Value Match
JULY 28, 2022
In 2019, there were reportedly 74,155 fires in The Amazon rainforest (supplies 20% of earth oxygen). This was a year on year in increase of 85% since (2018), according to a Washington Post report. One of the most common falsehoods is that “deforestation is only driven by food and packaging supply chains”.
SupplyShift
NOVEMBER 30, 2018
There are many compelling reasons for international businesses to ensure that their global supply chains are free from ethically or environmentally questionable practices. They are not looking for slick marketing messages, but rather true transparency and data to back up claims of environmental stewardship and fair labor practices.
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 24, 2018
Check out What’s The Difference Between Logistics and Supply Chain Management? But to anyone who works in Supply Chain, in particular with a title including either the term Logistics or Distribution, or if you work in a Distribution Centre or for a Logistics company, then there are distinct differences between these words.
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Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 23, 2018
Growing global complexity in supply chain management has forced organizations to look towards technology as their silver bullet; serving as the missing link between people (supply chain actors) and the ability to collaborate at scale. Source: Accenture. Source: Accenture. And How Does it Work? Infographic).
SupplyShift
FEBRUARY 14, 2018
The drop in prices has stressed both labor and natural resources at the source, but one company has embarked on a mission to alter the historical marketplace and ensure success and stability for every actor in the cacao supply chain. Stasi Baranoff, Director of Global Ops and Sourcing, Uncommon Cacao).
Supply Chain Game Changer
JANUARY 14, 2020
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Gartner recently announced their Top 25 Supply Chains List. But as I review the list, compare it to prior years, and consider the scoring methodology I do wonder whether the list in its current form continues to be relevant for identifying the best of the Supply Chain.
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 15, 2018
Recently I had the pleasure of attending EBG Network’s 8th Annual Source to Pay Summit, which gathered some of the Nordic’s largest organizations and procurement profiles. Source: Deloitte’s CPO Survey 2018. A New Kind of Transparency. Source and purchase goods and services from anywhere?—?around
NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)
JULY 11, 2022
Supply chain management is critical to achieving several business objectives. Read about how a British supercar manufacturer took control of its supply chain management and became more efficient and profitable. This bottleneck caused issues up and down the supply chain. Client Introduction.
Supply Chain Game Changer
JUNE 6, 2019
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Food Waste and World Hunger – The Food Supply Chain is Broken! Consumers are demanding more from the companies they buy from, and Supply Chain Management is at the forefront of delivering that increased responsibility. Subscribe Here! Email Address.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 19, 2023
Today I’m joined by Makersite , an award-winning, sustainability-driven software-as-a-service provider helping manufacturing enterprises solve complex challenges around their products and supply chains. 33.44] Supply chain risk, the importance of resilience and how Makersite are helping to transform visibility into resilience.
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 25, 2018
But this evolution in the supply chain, and for last mile fulfillment in particular, doesn’t end with retail. From restaurant chains to supermarkets to pharmacies to service providers, the world of logistics is experiencing unprecedented change. But transparency can go far beyond efficiency, comfort and value.
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MAY 18, 2018
2018 LEADERSHIP AWARDS FOR SUSTAINABLE PURCHASING. As a leader in sustainable supply chains, Bon Appétit helped define what it means to source local food through a number of local food programs and extensive partnership programs with nearly 1400 local suppliers. Con Edison Sustainable Supply Chain Success.
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Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 10, 2018
Brands labeled with Green Supply Chains have started becoming synonymous with sustainability, trustworthiness, quality and forward thinking. I don’t mean to come off snarky, but there is a clear-cut discourse that has formed between brands actualizing supply chain sustainability, and those who are marketing supply chain sustainability.
Supply Chain Game Changer
SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Now… Is there something to be learned from this quote in Finding Nemo, that we can apply to procurement and sourcing? SRM and supply chain transparency remains atop the agenda for various organizations, and it’s no wonder! Subscribe Here! Email Address. Data First.
54 Jaggaer
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
As the Gartner research note published in September 2018, entitled The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Procurement Software Applications states: “Procurement software applications have been traditionally designed to address mission-critical priorities of procurement leaders. Another disadvantage is that suppliers see little or no value.
Supply Chain Game Changer
DECEMBER 22, 2021
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Ensure that you create a fast, efficient, and streamlined eCommerce shipping process. With this, if one supplier runs out of stock, you can source from another supplier to fulfill your orders. billion packages in 2018. appeared first on Supply Chain Game Changer™.
Procurement Software
JUNE 4, 2024
As supply chain technology improves for transportation, inventory management and warehousing, the procurement tools for manufacturing businesses now need to step up. This goes way beyond traditional source-to-pay and e-auction platforms. These are predominantly focused on indirect spend and transactional efficiency.
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 15, 2018
Argentus is a boutique recruitment firm focused on Supply Chain and Procurement. What Supply Chain Lessons Can We Learn? Back in early 2018, McDonald’s – a pioneer in cold chain distribution – announced that it was testing out using fresh patties instead of frozen in burgers at 300 of its U.S.
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 28, 2019
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What is the Digital Supply Chain? USD back in 2018, is expected to reach $1.5 Source: DHL eCommerce Americas, City Freight 2019. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Article originally published by, and permission to publish here provided by, Raanan Cohen at bringg.com.
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Supply Chain Game Changer
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. NKN stands for New Kind of Network and is an open-source protocol that is meant for peer-to-peer networks on public blockchain systems. Created in January 2018, the main-net of NKN was not introduced until July 2019. appeared first on Supply Chain Game Changer™.
92 SupplyShift
NOVEMBER 30, 2018
There are many compelling reasons for international businesses to ensure that their global supply chains are free from ethically or environmentally questionable practices. They are not looking for slick marketing messages, but rather true transparency and data to back up claims of environmental stewardship and fair labor practices.
SupplyShift
JUNE 2, 2021
These consumers can spot greenwashing from a mile away and are demanding complete transparency and data from brands to back up their ESG claims. . What’s more, 80% want to know the origin of their products, and 69% of these consumers would pay a premium for brands that readily provide this kind of transparency. .
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 21, 2018
Check out 5 Seismic Shifts in Supply Chain Technology! The sources of data are vast and ever increasing which contributes to the increased volumes of data. doesn’t reside in a database) data sources all contribute to the amount of Big Data. You need full transparency from all of your data sources.
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FEBRUARY 12, 2019
Imagining the Supply Chain of the Future! At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe. As such we have introduced our “Seasoned Leadership in Action™” Interview series at Supply Chain Game Changer.
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