The Wrapping Paper Waste Problem – and what can be done about it
All Things Supply Chain
DECEMBER 14, 2020
Ripping open wrapping paper on Christmas morning is without a doubt one of the most exciting things children and adults alike look forward to.
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Category Management Tactics and Execution
ProcurePort
DECEMBER 10, 2020
No matter who is playing, a chess match is played one move at a time. However, the greats, the grandmasters and prodigy’s, they all play these matches far, far more quickly than that. See, in the mental landscape of a chess grandmaster, they are likely playing the game 10 or 15, or even 20 moves […]. The post Category Management Tactics and Execution appeared first on ProcurePort Blog.
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Ivalua and Tealbook Partner to Solve The Pain Points Around Poor Supplier Information
ivalua
DECEMBER 8, 2020
Offering customers a market leading source-to-pay platform coupled with powerful supplier discovery, diversity and data enrichment from Tealbook. Redwood City, CA –December 8, 2020 — Ivalua , a global leader in Cloud Spend Management solutions and Tealbook Inc. , the ‘Trusted Source of Supplier Data’ today announced a new partnership to provide a seamless experience between Ivalua’s Source-to-Pay Platform and Tealbook’s Supplier Intelligence Platform.
For Fleet Management, AI and IoT Are Better Together
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 17, 2020
The artificial intelligence of things is already forming the backbone of many of today’s commercial transportation systems, especially in fleet safety.
From Reactive to Resilient: Charting Your Supply Chain Maturity
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Learn strategies to develop supply chain maturity and save on costs. In this webinar, supply chain industry experts share insights and best practices for enhancing supply chain efficiency, resilience and adaptability. Delve into the stages of supply chain maturity, from foundational management to advanced optimization and innovation. Discover actionable first steps to boost your operations and reduce costs.
Our 2020 Top 10 List Part 2!
Supply Chain Game Changer
DECEMBER 15, 2020
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Our 2020 Top 10 List! Get OUR EBOOKS HERE. As we come to the end of our 4th year here at Supply Chain Game Changer we have realized some exciting milestones. With over 4 million views across the Website, LinkedIn and Twitter our content has continued to be highly recognized. The site is viewed as a key influencer platform in the arenas of Supply Chain, Logistics, Procurement and Management.
2021 Strategies for Inventory Management and Supply Chain Recovery
EazyStock
DECEMBER 13, 2020
You already know the biggest supply chain disruption of 2020: the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite increasing vaccine approval, the pandemic is far from over. A vaccine won’t magically eradicate the coronavirus; instead, it will take the vaccine coupled with additional widespread safety measures to usher in a ‘new normal’ – optimistically, by Q3 of 2021. But ‘back to normal’?
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8 Vendor Management Best Practices
ProcurePort
DECEMBER 16, 2020
What are some of today’s top vendor management best practices? What vendor management pitfalls should you be watchful of? Which of these practices can improve your bottom line? We have scoured high and low searching for vendor management practices that will put you miles ahead of your competitors. Here are our top eight recommended vendor […].
How Modern Software Empowers Procurement with Agility and Resilience in Times of Crisis
ivalua
DECEMBER 14, 2020
The pandemic wreaked havoc on businesses and their supply chains, but even in these trying times, there’s a silver lining. What we learned about agility and resilience can be applied to future-proof the source-to-pay (S2P) process and help organizations meet any new challenge with confidence. In a recent webinar, “ How to Leverage S2P Platforms to Enable Supply Chain Resilience ,” procurement experts from Forrester, Ivalua and Procurement Leaders discussed how digital transformation and the tech
Blockchain’s Critical Role in Supply-Chain Transparency
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 22, 2020
Managing complex supply chains is an art unto itself, but it all comes down to one fundamental principle: transparency.
Inventory Management vs Product Information Management (PIM)
Supply Chain Game Changer
DECEMBER 9, 2020
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What is Product (or Master) Data Management? Get Our EBOOK HERE. The following Product Information Management (PIM) article was written by guest author Alex Borzo, a content contributor at Amber Engine , a software company passionate about eCommerce. The company’s fast and simple PIM software gets sellers, distributors and brands to market in weeks instead of months.
The 2nd Generation of Innovation Management: A Survival Guide
Speaker: Chris Townsend, VP of Product Marketing, Wellspring
Over the past decade, companies have embraced innovation with enthusiasm—Chief Innovation Officers have been hired, and in-house incubators, accelerators, and co-creation labs have been launched. CEOs have spoken with passion about “making everyone an innovator” and the need “to disrupt our own business.” But after years of experimentation, senior leaders are asking: Is this still just an experiment, or are we in it for the long haul?
The Challenges of the Vaccine Cold Chain
The Network Effect
DECEMBER 4, 2020
The post The Challenges of the Vaccine Cold Chain appeared first on The Network Effect.
The Final Wrap-up of 2020 for the ATSC Blog – It’s award time!
All Things Supply Chain
DECEMBER 21, 2020
I know this has been said and written before, but 2020 surely was a very crazy year with a lot of downs and a few ups.
Finding a Procurement Service that Fits Your Business
ProcurePort
DECEMBER 16, 2020
Remember Goldilocks? The little lady who wandered into the forest and tested each porridge and each bed till she found just the right fit? Well, business professionals often feel like they’re Goldilocks, looking for the perfect solution that’s catered just to their specific needs. Mixing metaphors a bit, it’s quite like looking for the foot […].
Procurement Rising – The Time is Now
ivalua
DECEMBER 8, 2020
Procurement’s stature has grown during the COVID-19 crisis as costs, cash flow and supply continuity quickly became top boardroom priorities and homepage news. Across the world, procurement leaders have risen to the challenge. Examples abound. Honeywell successfully shifted production to N95 masks, helping keep healthcare workers safe. The city of New York adjusting normally cumbersome processes to secure new sources of supply for unprecedented numbers of ventilators.
Autonomous AI Agents Are the Future of Procurement and Supply Chain Operations
Advertiser: GEP
As early as next year, procurement and supply chain operations will begin to adopt AI agents, often called “agentic AI,” to work alongside employees to make and execute decisions with precision across procurement and even the most complex global supply chains. Unlike LLM-based generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, these AI agents do not require prompts from humans.
Five Supply-Chain Trends for 2021: How Professionals Should Prep Now
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 30, 2020
What will the new year bring, and how should we prepare?
Why ECommerce Fulfillment is Critical for Online Sellers!
Supply Chain Game Changer
DECEMBER 16, 2020
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Featuring Our 10 Best Warehouse Order Fulfillment Articles! Get Our EBOOK HERE. Ecommerce Fulfillment is Critical article and permission to publish here provided by Nikitha Kanumuri. Technological advancements have made our lives more convenient. Different sectors of the economy have benefited from novel innovations; however, businesses can be considered as the biggest winners.
Solving the Cold Chain Challenges
The Network Effect
DECEMBER 21, 2020
The post Solving the Cold Chain Challenges appeared first on The Network Effect.
Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up 12/4/2020 – 12/10/2020
All Things Supply Chain
DECEMBER 11, 2020
Hackers target vaccine cold chain distribution network New research suggests that hackers are escalating attacks on the distribution networks of COVID-19 vaccines.
Freight Procurement Simplified: Bids from Hours to Minutes
Speaker: Eric Berdinis, Ran Sun, & Chris Chmielewski
Procuring freight can be cumbersome, time-consuming, and error-prone. If you’re frustrated with the complex and manual processes for obtaining bids for your contract and spot freight, you’re not alone. In today’s fast-moving supply chain environment, optimizing these processes is critical to staying competitive and cutting costs. Join this exclusive webinar with experts from Uber Freight to learn how the latest digital tools and automation can transform your freight procurement strategy by strea
What is Contract Management? Your Procurement Guide
ProcurePort
DECEMBER 3, 2020
Contract management is one of the key duties procurement and sourcing teams must attend to. An orderly contract management process can grow business and increase revenue. To get the best value from each supplier contract, it is imperative to know and understand exactly what is contract management. Contract Management Defined What is contract management anyway?
Emerging Procurement & Supply Chain Issues from COVID-19 and the Lessons Learned
ivalua
DECEMBER 7, 2020
The post Emerging Procurement & Supply Chain Issues from COVID-19 and the Lessons Learned appeared first on Ivalua.
How AI Is Transforming Global Supply Chains
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 28, 2020
Hit hard by the global pandemic and ready to future-proof their operations, companies are deploying AI-enabled solutions that can help them work better, smarter and faster.
5 Important Roles of Truck Drivers!
Supply Chain Game Changer
DECEMBER 4, 2020
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Thank a Trucker! Roles of truck drivers article, and permission to publish here, provided by Shane Parman. At a fundamental level, truck drivers are the backbone of the supply chain. Without them, life as we know it would come to a screeching halt. Let us consider five of the crucial roles of truck drivers in the supply chain: Moving Freight.
The Evolution of Control Towers to Command Centers
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Are fragmented control towers hindering your supply chain’s growth and response time? Attempting to manage disruptions through various departmental control towers with basic analytic overlays hinders agility and, ultimately, your resiliency. Today’s volatile landscape requires inherent visibility across your entire value chain and the ability to orchestrate course corrections within a unified platform.
Why It’s Time to Adopt a Yard Management System Now
FourKites
DECEMBER 30, 2020
In my time at FourKites, I’ve assisted in many yard management system (YMS) implementations and asked customers why they decided to adopt a yard management system. Across the board, the responses are some variation on the theme of cutting costs and operating their yards more efficiently. Fortunately, with Dynamic Yard , they’re able to see real results in both of those areas immediately post-implementation.
Three essential trends driving Asia Pacific e-commerce automotive aftermarket size by 2026
All Things Supply Chain
DECEMBER 9, 2020
The Asia Pacific e-commerce automotive aftermarket is poised to record substantial gains owing to increasing automotive part sales in the region.
Developing a Useful Tail End Spend Management Plan
ProcurePort
DECEMBER 1, 2020
In life, there are certain aspects and elements that become more emphasized as we mature into our societal roles. For instance, income becomes a need the more independence we seek. As the transactional utility under which our economy operates, sustaining an income is a necessity for most of the world. However, when it comes to […]. The post Developing a Useful Tail End Spend Management Plan appeared first on ProcurePort Blog.
Amer 2021 – EN – Why
ivalua
DECEMBER 4, 2020
Who Should Attend? If you #LoveProcurement, you should be there! Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders. Learn best practices and gain inspirations on how you can build a competitive advantage. Finance Professionals. Ensure control and regulatory compliance and better manage your cash. Sponsors. Demonstrate your implementation and consulting capabilities to prospects.
The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing
Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions
In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene
Reimagining Pharma Supply Chains Could Speed Vaccine Distribution in Months Ahead
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 16, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has been a long and difficult slog, but there is some light at the end of the tunnel.
Understanding Outbound Call Centers !
Supply Chain Game Changer
DECEMBER 16, 2020
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Get Our EBook here. Outbound call centers article and permission to publish here provided by Mark Henry. Before knowing about outbound call centers, let’s see what are the types of call centers. There are 3 types, such as inbound, outbound, and virtual. Further, these three are categorized as Domestic and International depending on whether they serve within the country or outside.
Top Ten Key Performance Indicators for Successful Spend Analysis
Jaggaer
DECEMBER 28, 2020
The post Top Ten Key Performance Indicators for Successful Spend Analysis appeared first on JAGGAER.
10 Commandments of Inventory Management
All Things Supply Chain
DECEMBER 7, 2020
Amongst the primary operations of running a supply chain department is inventory management. It is a crucial responsibility that could either break or make a business.
Load Optimization: A Sustainable Way To Reduce Transportation Costs
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Discover strategies to optimize load building and achieve significant transportation cost savings. Plus, learn how load optimization can help reduce CO 2 emissions and align with climate regulations and consumer expectations. Finally, discover best practices for sustainable load optimization.
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