December, 2018

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The 13th Annual Health Care Supply Chain Summit, 28th – 29th January 2019, New Orleans

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Join us at The 13th Annual Health Care Supply Chain Summit 2019. Ivalua is working with many Healthcare organisations such as Select Medical and Maxim Healtcare. We look forward to meeeting you at the event where we will be represented by Ty Levine, our Marketing Director for North America. Here’s a short video of our CEO & Founder, David Khuat-Duy, talking about what makes Ivalua special!

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Interview with a Supply Chain Leader – Santa Claus

All Things Supply Chain

As the holidays are swiftly approaching, the supply chain and logistics industry is working in full swing to meet crucial deadlines and deliver on time.

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Five Quick Steps to ELD Success

Supply Chain Brain

The logistics industry has seen an incredible transition since this time last year, when trucking companies scrambled to comply with a new electronic logging device (ELD) mandate.

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A Comprehensive Warehouse Safety Guide!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Blog post originally published, and permission to publish here provided by, Adam Robinson at [link]. Check out [link]. Worst Forklift Accident Ever and Forklift Safety. When it comes to the state of working in America, warehouses have seen a huge increase of workers with over 1,000,000 total since the start of 2018.

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7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024

Procurement and supply chain leaders are presented with their fair share of challenges, with a host of tools and strategies to resolve them. That said, what’s the best path forward to leverage this year’s trends? In this recap of a recent GEP-WBR webinar, 7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024, GEP’s Pramod Sethumadhavan explores seven vital leadership trends that will help guide procurement and supply chain decision-makers.

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Emerging Technologies: The Evolution of the Smart Assistant

Jaggaer

Everywhere we turn, there is a constant buzz around new technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and cognitive intelligence. These emerging trends are expected to revolutionize procurement. According to Supply Management, “Cognitive procurement will drive the Procurement profession forward” and early adopters may certainly gain a competitive advantage.

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8 Steps to Follow While Doing Cluster Analysis for Smart Decision-Making

Solvoyo

Imagine you are the owner of a modest grocery store in your neighborhood. You know most of your customers in person and you do a pretty good job of fulfilling their demands. After a while, your hardwork pays off and now, you open three new branches in different neighborhoods. It is hard to stay on top of needs of four stores but thanks to more coffee and less sleep, you still rock.

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Artificial Intelligence in Supply Chain Planning – Why a Hybrid AI Concept is the Better Choice

All Things Supply Chain

“A good decision is based on knowledge, not on numbers” is a quote by the famous Greek philosopher Plato.

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Tariffs and the Electronics Supply Chain: A Perfect Storm?

Supply Chain Brain

A storm in the electronics industry is spreading into automotive, aerospace, healthcare industries and more — just about any supply chain that calls for electronic components.

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6 Reasons Supply Chain Employees Look For New Jobs!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Blog post originally published by Argentus at, and permission to publish here provided by, [link]. Argentus is a boutique recruitment firm focused on Supply Chain and Procurement. Check out the NEW Jobs Board on Supply Chain Game Changer! As a boutique recruitment agency, we at Argentus are on the front-lines of the churn in the job market.

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Good News for Holiday Coffee Lovers — More Investment in Responsible Coffee Supply Chains

SupplyShift

The holiday coffee-drinking season is upon us! On November 1, Starbucks locations in the US and Canada unveiled four new versions of the company’s much-anticipated festive holiday cups ready to be filled with seasonal favorites like gingerbread lattes, peppermint mochas, and caramel bruleé lattes. As you enjoy your favorite holiday drinks this season, it should warm more than your belly to know that the coffee industry as a whole — including major players like Starbucks, McDonald’s, and Dunkin’

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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

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7 Supply Chain Security Concerns to Address in 2019

The Network Effect

“All across Maersk headquarters, the full scale of the crisis was starting to become clear. Within half an hour, Maersk. The post 7 Supply Chain Security Concerns to Address in 2019 appeared first on The Network Effect.

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PKP ENERGETYKA ON TRACK TOWARDS FULL PROCESS AUTOMATION

ivalua

PKP Energetyka, launched the implementation of Ivalua’s state-of-the-art Procurement and Sourcing solution with the participation of OptiBuy. Paris, France – 15 th January, 2019 – PKP Energetyka is a leader in the construction and maintenance of contact line systems as well as railway electrical power engineering in Poland. It has been operating since 2001 and belongs to one of the largest investment funds worldwide – CVC Capital Partners.

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10 Terrible Gifts for Coworkers and Where to Find Them

Ms. Category Management

10 Terrible Gifts for Coworkers and Where to Find Them - Another Holiday Blog by Ms Category Management.

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The Digital Era Has Arrived, and Supply Chains Must Adjust

Supply Chain Brain

It's time for companies to move beyond the age of mass production and consumption — and design supply-chain processes that can serve a customer segment of one.

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller

As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe

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The Growing Expectations of Last Mile Delivery!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. What are the Top 7 Trends in Last Mile Logistics? Article created exclusively for supplychaingamechanger.com by Michael S. Kraus, Chairman and CEO of [link]. The latest advancements in technology have had huge impacts on the world we live in, almost overnight transforming industries such as taxi services, food and grocery delivery, and music.

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Good News for Holiday Coffee Lovers — More Investment in Responsible Coffee Supply Chains

SupplyShift

The holiday coffee-drinking season is upon us! On November 1, Starbucks locations in the US and Canada unveiled four new versions of the company’s much-anticipated festive holiday cups ready to be filled with seasonal favorites like gingerbread lattes, peppermint mochas, and caramel bruleé lattes. As you enjoy your favorite holiday drinks this season, it should warm more than your belly to know that the coffee industry as a whole — including major players like Starbucks, McDonald’s, and Dunkin’

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Supply & Demand Chain Executive Green Award

The Network Effect

Supply & Demand Chain Executive, the executive’s user manual for successful supply and demand chain transformation, has announced the recipients. The post Supply & Demand Chain Executive Green Award appeared first on The Network Effect.

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The 13th Annual Health Care Supply Chain Summit, 28 – 29 January 2019, New Orleans

ivalua

Join us at The 13th Annual Health Care Supply Chain Summit 2019. Ivalua is working with many Healthcare organisations such as Select Medical and Maxim Healtcare. We look forward to meeeting you at the event where we will be represented by Ty Levine, our Marketing Director for North America. Here’s a short video of our CEO & Founder, David Khuat-Duy, talking about what makes Ivalua special!

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Supply Chain Orchestration: A New Era in Supply Chain Management

When the only certainty is uncertainty, what does that mean for today’s supply chain management approaches? This eBook delves into how supply chain orchestration can help businesses unlock agility, transparency, intelligence, and trust across their end-to-end supply chain.

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Cluster Analysis for Smart Decision-Making

Solvoyo

Imagine you are the owner of a modest grocery store in your neighborhood. You know most of your customers in person and you do a pretty […]. The post Cluster Analysis for Smart Decision-Making appeared first on Solvoyo.

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The Importance of Last-Mile Facilities in the Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

Whether it’s one-day, same-day or one-hour shipping, how can retailers fulfill delivery promises?

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Our 2018 Top 10 List (Part 2)!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Our 2018 Top 10 List! As 2018 comes to a close we offer a list of the Top 10 most viewed articles that we have published over the last half of the year. When you look at this list you will see that there is a common theme amongst most of the articles. That theme is one of “Definitions” Based upon tremendous viewer interest this year we began our “What Exactly Is … ” article series to describe definitions and commentary on terms which w

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Freight Procurement Solutions Are Transforming Supply Chains

Jaggaer

Why You Should Consider Freight Procurement Sourcing Solution. Procuring raw materials or finished goods is one thing, but the processing of moving those goods from one place to another brings its own set of challenges. Whether you’re in charge of ordering the “things” or managing how and where those things get from A to B, both sides of the procurement equation stand to benefit from freight procurement automation.

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How to Create a Blueprint for Fleet Resilience

Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader

Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,

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Paying Doctors and Nurses – Can be a GOOD Thing #Change My Mind

Ms. Category Management

Why Paying Doctors and Nurses can be a Good Thing - Change My Mind by Ms Category Management.

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ProcureCon Indirect – East, 25th – 27th March 2019, Florida

ivalua

Visit our booth and ask us about the work we are doing with US Public Sector Organizations and with Manufacturers such as Meritor. Here are a couple of Sourcing Customer Stories, to bring you up to speed with Ivalua’s expertise: Ivalua will be represented at the event by our North American Marketing Director, Ty Levine! Drop us a line if you would like to arrange a 1 to 1 meeting.

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Cluster Analysis for Smart Decision-Making

Solvoyo

Imagine you are the owner of a modest grocery store in your neighborhood. You know most of your customers in person and you do a pretty […]. The post Cluster Analysis for Smart Decision-Making appeared first on Solvoyo.

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Integrated Supply Chains and the Future of Healthcare

Supply Chain Brain

Reducing supply-chain costs is critical to the survival of the healthcare industry.

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

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3 Reasons Why Procurement Transformations Fail!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. What’s the Difference between Procurement and Purchasing? (Infographic). Article created by, and permission to publish here provided by, Jill Button at [link]. Over these past 28 years of my career in Procurement (yes I started when I was 12), I’ve had the privilege and pain of seeing, not just procurement, but many different types of Transformation initiatives succeed and, unfortunately, fail.

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Early Payment Discount Automation

Claritum

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. Contents. 1. Introduction. 2. Benefits of early payments. 3. Financial Factors to Consider. 4. Early Payment Automation. 1 Introduction. Early payment discounts are increasingly being leveraged by organisations to gain additional discounts from their suppliers. However, making these savings requires a fast turnaround on any invoicing.

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Women Supporting Women #WSW – Christy Willmon

Ms. Category Management

Women Supporting Women WSW - Christy Willmon Consulting blog by Ms Category Management.

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Procurement Leaders Americas Procurement Conference, 14th – 15th March 2019, Miami

ivalua

We look forward to meeting many of our customers and partners at this prestigious conference, which will be held in Miami in March. Ivalua has been developing Procurement Technology for Nearly 20 years and we work with many customers and partners in North America. Visit our booth and ask us about the work we are doing with US Public Sector Organizations and with Manufacturers such as Meritor.

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Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes with the Power of Generative AI

Generative AI goes beyond just automating tasks and providing real-time answers. Did you know that implementing generative AI reduces sourcing cycle times and allows for faster decision-making across procurement operations? In this whitepaper — Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes With the Power of Generative AI — experts reveal how the strategic application of generative AI within procurement processes is paving the way for groundbreaking improvements.