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2023 Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization 
ivalua
JUNE 11, 2023
Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Navigating CSRD Regulation: What Procurement, Supply Chain, and Finance Leaders Need to Know June 12, 2023 | | Sustainability by Vishal Patel In an effort to drive sustainability and combat climate change, the European Union has introduced the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).
ivalua
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
per cent in January 2023, down from 9.2 These options also open up the door for collaboration with suppliers, or holding regular reviews that can help optimize supplier management techniques. Unchecked inflation can not only damage profitability and hinder growth opportunities but also impact long-term success. Doug has a B.S.
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SCMDOJO
APRIL 4, 2023
If you’re in the business world, you’re probably always looking for ways to streamline your supply chain operations. Luckily, supply chain analytics is here to help! But like any new technology, there are hurdles to overcome when implementing supply chain analytics.
ivalua
MAY 17, 2023
Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] 2023 Ivalua NOW Nashville: Recap + Photos! May 18, 2023 | | Ivalua NOW by Eloise Barnum They say city lights got nothin’ on country nights—and well–they ain’t wrong! We can’t recreate Ivalua NOW 2023 Nashville–but we’ll always have the memories!
EazyStock
JANUARY 27, 2021
2021 Supply Chain and Inventory Management Trends for the US. Here we are, one year later, trying to determine the 2021 supply chain and inventory management trends to adopt. Resiliency is now the name of the game for supply chains. Supplier diversification is a key component for supply chain resilience.
SCMDOJO
DECEMBER 28, 2023
In the era of the Digital Retail Revolution, adaptive supply chain management is imperative amid the surge in online retail and the social commerce boom. In addition to the ever-changing marketing landscape, the supply chain often fails. You need to integrate your supply chain management systems to meet this demand.
Procurement Tactics
JANUARY 8, 2023
33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2023. It can also help drive sustainability initiatives in your supply chain and procurement process. . Responsible sourcing – Establishing trust and transparency in the value chain. Ultimate Supplier Plotting Checklist 2023. Download Whitepaper →. .
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SCMDOJO
AUGUST 21, 2023
Try this as a tongue twister: “Tripping through tantalizing TikTokers, tenfold to transform your tangled supply chain!” In our digital age, where viral trends dominate, TikTok’s influence now extends to supply chain management. Discover the Top 10 TikTokers reshaping how you view supply chains.
ivalua
JUNE 14, 2023
Procurement Analysts & Subject Matter Experts: These team members play a vital role in extracting and analyzing data, identifying opportunities for cost savings and process optimization. As an industry analyst, he researched and advised organizations in various industries on best and innovative practices, digitization and optimization.
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Arkestro
JANUARY 4, 2023
Among them were supply chain disruptions , inflation, and supply scarcity and shortages. Ensuring continuity of supply. So, what will 2023 have in store for the procurement world? The talent shortage in procurement and supply chain is nothing new: it’s been going on for several years now.
SCMDOJO
JUNE 28, 2024
In recent years, there has been a significant shift in the supply chain industry as more and more women are choosing careers in this traditionally male-dominated field. This rise of women in the supply chain is not only breaking gender barriers but also bringing a fresh perspective and new ideas to the table.
Zycus Cognitive Procurement
DECEMBER 15, 2022
As we are coming to the end of the year, procurement and supply chain leaders across industries initiate their annual strategic planning process for the next year. We have shortlisted 7 C ritical T rends that will help supply chain leaders and practitioners to build a strategic blueprint for 2023 and beyond.
Una
JUNE 29, 2023
5 Types of Supply Chain Strategies for Every Sourcing Hero Explore the superpowers offered by various types of supply chain strategies that businesses can adopt to meet their objectives. By Hugo Britt | June 29, 2023 Search Search At Una, we lovingly refer to procurement professionals as “sourcing heroes.”
EazyStock
JANUARY 6, 2023
The supply chain world has been rocked repeatedly over the past few years due to global issues such as the Covid-19 pandemic, shipping container shortages, catastrophic weather events, and socioeconomic issues – many outside our control. You can read more about demand forecasting techniques in our article.
EazyStock
JANUARY 6, 2023
The supply chain world has been rocked repeatedly over the past few years due to global issues such as the Covid-19 pandemic, shipping container shortages, catastrophic weather events, and socioeconomic issues – many outside our control. Supply chain issues. Increased supply chain visibility.
ivalua
APRIL 27, 2023
CTA April 28, 2023 | | Supply Chain by Vishal Patel Cost, Risk, and Sustainability. Gaps and dysfunction in the supply chains and a lack of visibility are making it difficult to support Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. Those are three hot topics in the enterprise today.
ivalua
APRIL 27, 2023
Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] A Balancing Act: Drive Sustainability while Managing Cost and Risk April 27, 2023 | | Supply Chain by Vishal Patel Cost, Risk, and Sustainability. Meanwhile, the pace of business is accelerating, requiring organizations to be more responsive and agile.
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Arkestro
JULY 18, 2023
Unfortunately for supply chain and manufacturing executives, disruption is still the name of the game. While the problems might have changed, make no mistake — the industry is in the midst of 2023’s post-pandemic, pre-recession fog. Both accessing and manufacturing critical materials in 2023 is proving to be difficult.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
DECEMBER 24, 2023
This week, I was joined by good friend of the show, and VP and Supply Chain Strategist at Sleep Number Corporation, Ashley Yentz. Ashley and I sat down to talk about some of the ways organizations can level up, create visibility, achieve agility and drive sustainability in the supply chain.
SCMDOJO
DECEMBER 14, 2023
In supply chain management, total lead time is a crucial metric encompassing the period from customer order to delivery, be it in B2B or B2C scenarios. As a critical supply parameter, managing lead time is essential for mitigating uncertainties in the supply chain.
ivalua
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Procurement Rising: The Silent Inflation Tax on Manufacturers February 27, 2023 | | Manufacturing by Doug Keeley Last year, the Consumer Price Index was the highest it has been in four decades, making inflation one of the most concerning macroeconomic factors facing the business world today.
The Good Spending
DECEMBER 27, 2023
This is where I started digging deeper into the Agile agenda , thinking of finding repercussions with our professional life and blogging on related topics. How do you think agile practices have transformed companies over the past two years? Will agile practices continue to generate interest? large home appliances).
Arkestro
DECEMBER 5, 2022
These disruptions have exposed the fragility of global supply chains. A shift toward regionalized supply chains and diverse suppliers may be the key to resilience. Looking forward to 2023, what are some of the challenges procurement will face in the food industry? harvested wheat is the lowest since 1888.
Pipefy
JANUARY 9, 2023
Supply chain risks heightened by geopolitical conflict. 2023 will serve as a chance to reset, rebuild, and forge a path forward by implementing technology that delivers process excellence, drives innovation, and empowers procurement teams to do more despite fewer resources. . 5 procurement trends for 2023.
Spend Matters
DECEMBER 19, 2023
With another busy year of procurement and supply chain events tidily packed away behind us, Spend Matters is pleased to provide a round-up of the main events we attended in 2023, with a short recap of each and key takeaways. million unique suppliers. We outline the planned extensions to its Community.ai
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IBM Supply Chain Blog
JUNE 19, 2023
However, now we see how brittle these global supply chains are. A perfect storm of disease, war, technological innovation, overspecialization, unchecked climate change and geopolitical tensions have shattered global supply chains and had a significant impact on the global economy.
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Una
MARCH 6, 2023
How to Market Procurement’s Value Beyond Cost Savings The Importance of Looking Beyond Cost Savings in Procurement Procurement Automation: 5 Tasks You Should be Automating Employ lean procurement principles For some organizations, getting Lean in procurement simply involves doing things faster.
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Spend Matters
OCTOBER 4, 2023
Market trends in procurement technology 2023 — Drawing from the information gathered during the data-driven process called SolutionMap and the general knowledge our analysts have gained from their work, the Spend Matters analyst team shared notes on the changes and trends they have seen in the procurement landscape.
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IBM Supply Chain Blog
OCTOBER 30, 2023
IBM and AWS partnership focuses on delivering solutions in areas like: Supply chain optimization with AI-infused Planning Analytics IBM Planning Analytics on AWS offers a powerful platform for supply chain optimization, blending IBM’s analytics expertise with AWS’s cloud capabilities.
EazyStock
FEBRUARY 1, 2021
trillion by 2023 , indicating a need for more robust online sales strategies. For businesses to succeed in eCommerce they must ensure they have an effective eCommerce supply chain strategy. Here are ways you can optimize your inventory management practices for eCommerce competitiveness: How to Manage eCommerce Inventory.
Una
APRIL 13, 2023
By Hugo Britt | April 13, 2023 Search Welcome to Una’s Pain Points in Procurement series. Rather than telling them exactly what you want, you lean on their experience by asking them to recommend a suitable cut of beef. These vendors are now a part of your Supplier Relationship Management program.
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Arkestro
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Resources / Blog / Unwrapping Holiday Shopping Insights: Trends, Tactics, and Tips for Procurement in 2023 Unwrapping Holiday Shopping Insights: Trends, Tactics, and Tips for Procurement in 2023 The holidays are here, meaning people all around the globe are attending festive parties, baking tasty treats, and — of course — shopping for gifts.
Arkestro
OCTOBER 10, 2023
Resources / Blog / AI Revolution in Oil and Gas Procurement: Streamlining Operations for Success AI Revolution in Oil and Gas Procurement: Streamlining Operations for Success The COVID-19 pandemic forced countless industries to become more lean, agile, and innovative, and the oil and gas industry was no exception to the trend.
ivalua
MARCH 9, 2023
Generate Greater and More Sustainable Value Across Your S2P Process Download the Ivalua Source-to-Pay (S2P) Datasheet Vishal Patel VP Product Marketing Vishal has spent the last 15 years in various roles within the Procurement and Supply Chain technology market.
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Let's Talk Supply Chain
MARCH 26, 2023
Today I’m joined by Blume Global , a market-leading, sustainability-focused software brand that is removing a huge $1 trillion of waste from the global supply chain, and making logistics processes more agile, dependable, and sustainable with innovative execution and visibility solutions. This episode was filmed at Manifest 2023.
Spend Matters
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Procurement needs to think AI-first in 2024 and beyond The generative AI wave of 2023 truly brought us into the AI economy, with companies realizing how advances in AI have the potential to transform key processes and workflows that underpin how they operate and generate value.
Pipefy
JANUARY 30, 2024
Because procure-to-pay teams lacking business agility, internal resources, or adequate tools are hungry for solutions that can help them streamline operations, increase strategic influence, gain spend control, innovate sourcing streams, improve efficiency, and increase time for more “high-value” work. billion by 2028.
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.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
JANUARY 15, 2024
The plan aimed to address digital transformation along with a digital construction plan for 2023. The office sought a practical solution for process optimization and automation to address the aforementioned issues. While optimizing management mechanisms for cost reduction, efficiency enhancement, and risk mitigation.
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EazyStock
FEBRUARY 11, 2021
Statista projects that eCommerce sales will surpass $740 billion in the US by 2023. B2B ecommerce sales have also accelerated; Forrester projects that 17% of all eCommerce sales in the US will be B2B by 2023. Supply chain transparency and digitalization. How is multi-channel shopping complicating supply chains?
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Arkestro
JULY 6, 2023
million cars from production due to ongoing supply chain issues and semiconductor shortages. And though 65% of semiconductor executives believe the chip shortage will improve in 2023, inflation, economic instability, and increased regulations still present a host of challenges for automotive manufacturers.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) burst into the mainstream in 2023, lighting a fire under businesses to integrate enterprise-grade versions into their processes. to train, validate, tune and deploy AI and machine learning capabilities to help optimize network performance. CSPs can take advantage of watsonx.ai
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Arkestro
JANUARY 9, 2024
According to Deloitte, the manufacturing industry was in contraction throughout most of 2023 due to challenges like increased lead times, tight labor markets, and rising costs. As we move into 2024, procurement teams continue to face hurdles like supply chain volatility, geopolitical tensions, budget restrictions, talent shortages, and more.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
MAY 9, 2023
It makes our supply chains stronger, defends critical enterprise data against cyber attackers, and helps deliver seamless experiences to millions of customers ever day across multiple industries. Through workload optimization an organization can reduce data warehouse costs by up to 50 percent by augmenting with this solution. [1]
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