All Things Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 12, 2021
European warehouse demand surges as e-commerce giants Amazon, Alibaba snap up space The Coronavirus pandemic is accelerating the growth of e-commerce, including cross-border online sales between Chinese sellers and European…
ivalua
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
ERP vs. Best-in-Class for Healthcare Supply Chain Management? They both do the same thing, or do they? Are ERP systems better than best-in-class supply chain solutions for managing healthcare supply chains? What are the pros and cons, and what supply chain strategy will pave the way to higher margins, improved supply chain risk management in healthcare and improved patient care?
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Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
Within the supply chain, many businesses are acknowledging the many benefits that sustainable operations offer, and are pushing to advance their green initiatives.
SCMDOJO
FEBRUARY 10, 2021
There are quite a few supply chain maturity models. These models attempt to drive best practices in Supply Chain Management. One basic idea behind the supply chain maturity model is that increased supply chain maturity will lead to improved supply chain performance, which in turn will lead to improved financial performance. But we all know. Continue reading.
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2025 will feel familiar, in some regards. The procurement and supply chain category management landscape will remain turbulent, with geopolitical tensions, worries over fresh tariffs, rising costs, and supply chain disruptions posing significant challenges. But you should also expect some lightning-fast changes in 2025 as artificial intelligence continues to upend the way enterprises and procurement, supply chain, and category management professionals operate.
ProcurePort
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
The reason that local phone numbers are seven digits is actually psychological and scientific. The human brain, on average, is only able to remember between 6 and 9 digits in a sequence when only seeing or hearing that sequence once. In other words, our brain’s ability to capture and reiterate information dictated the way we […]. The post How an Effective Category Strategy Can Improve Procurement appeared first on ProcurePort Blog.
Supply Chain Game Changer
FEBRUARY 10, 2021
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What is the Digital Supply Chain? Get Our EBook here. Digital transformation article and permission to publish here provided by Bryce Boothby. For some time, I’ve been reading, watching and following the white papers, case studies, and countless webinars put on by keen minds about digital transformations.
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ivalua
FEBRUARY 11, 2021
What are Green Supply Chain Strategies? A recent survey that Ivalua did in the UK, “ Gaining the green view, How smart procurement can kick-start sustainability initiatives ” showed that 87% of UK businesses see “greener” supply chains as a competitive advantage. This may seem applicable for businesses where their business model is focused around promoting their green credentials, such as Everlane , who promote their green credentials strongly, such as moving all cotton production t
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 24, 2021
Companies are discovering that “people-less” operations lead to more efficient supply chains.
Jaggaer
FEBRUARY 11, 2021
The post JAGGAER’s Human Equity Project Leader Gives Her Story on the Movement appeared first on JAGGAER.
ProcurePort
FEBRUARY 24, 2021
Sourcing and procurement can be complex endeavors. This is why alternative negotiation approaches have been devised. You may already be familiar with the Dutch auction, Vickery auction, reverse auction, and multi-attribute reverse auction, but have you heard of the Japanese Auction? In an ever-increasingly competitive business environment, chief procurement officers and their teams must be […].
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Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.
Supply Chain Game Changer
FEBRUARY 23, 2021
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Get Our EBook here. The company I had just joined had over two dozen logistics and distribution facilities around the world. While there were a lot of great people in those operations they had little interaction with their peers around the globe. But best global process excellence procedures were nowhere to be seen.
All Things Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 10, 2021
Living in a world of disruptions, supply chain management professionals know that many processes have become more fragile over the last few years.
ivalua
FEBRUARY 24, 2021
What Will Impact Procurement Processes in 2021? Supply Chain Transformation is ongoing but never more important than in 2021. Every year, The Hackett Group surveys global organizations to better understand their top priorities. The research encompasses organizations across industries and sectors, with focus on North America and EMEA. While 2020 introduced unprecedented challenges for procurement organizations as they struggled to maintain business continuity and keep supply chains operational,
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
Risk management is mandatory for any company that seeks to ensure continuity and achieve long-term success.
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In this webinar, supply chain industry experts share insights and best practices for enhancing supply chain efficiency, resilience and adaptability. Watch the webinar to learn strategies to develop supply chain maturity and save on costs. Delve into the stages of supply chain maturity, from foundational management to advanced optimization and innovation.
Supply Chain Trend
FEBRUARY 7, 2021
My mum used to say that if you wait long enough, the same things will come back in to fashion. I suppose that is also true when you blog long enough about supply chain. In 2012 I wrote a short blog about demand driven & agile supply chains , which seems to be all the hype back then. Some of the quotes I picked up from social media then; ‘ you have to be agile to survive in today’s global competitive environment ’ and ‘ you’re agile or you’re dead!’.
ProcurePort
FEBRUARY 23, 2021
Do you ever miss the old days of pen and paper? The lost art of letter-writing? Carefully folding a note full of beautiful flowing prose so it fits snugly into its envelope, only to be sent off to the eventual recipient. Well, if you’re looking for that bit of nostalgia sealed bid auctions might be […]. The post What are Sealed Bid Auctions? appeared first on ProcurePort Blog.
Supply Chain Game Changer
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Comparing the Most Popular Crypto Exchanges! Get Our EBOOK HERE. Buy cryptocurrency article and permission to publish here provided by Dean Miller. Remember the quote from the prominent investor Warren Buffet? It says, “Never invest in a business you cannot understand.” The term business doesn’t only revolve around the office or business conferences.
All Things Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
It goes without saying that 2020 has placed stress on numerous sectors.
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?
ivalua
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
The post Ivalua Customer Success Stories appeared first on Ivalua.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
As we aim to build more resilient supply chains, we must rethink space, process and workforce development. Each of these factors converge at the inland port.
Jaggaer
FEBRUARY 23, 2021
The post A Resolution to the Classic End-to-End vs. Best-in-Class Debate appeared first on JAGGAER.
ProcurePort
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
The procurement industry is changing rapidly owing to the wide-spread adoption of new technologies. Procurement officers are embracing this change because automation is allowing them to be more efficient. An example of software that’s eased life for enterprises is eRFP. But what is eRFP and how exactly does it work? What Is eRFP? eRFP is […]. The post eRFP: What it is and How it Works appeared first on ProcurePort Blog.
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
Supply Chain Game Changer
FEBRUARY 12, 2021
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. How to Maintain a Photocopier! Common photocopier problems article and permission to publish here provided by Daniel Calvin at number1officemachines.com.au. There is no doubt regarding the obvious necessity of a photocopier – you just cannot do without them! Buying a photocopy machine is a big job, like it rightfully should be!
All Things Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
DHL Supply Chain sets new industry standard in e-commerce with its European Fulfilment Network The e-commerce boom during the global COVID-19 pandemic has increased the demand for mail order and…
ivalua
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
La digitalisation du processus achats et la gestion des données achats – une approche étape par étape – des Fournisseurs, des Contrats, de l’Analyse des Dépenses aux Economies et au Sourcing. La digitalisation des Achats est souvent un processus de longue haleine qui peut démarrer par la mise en place d’un simple besoin et s’étendre au fil des années.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 11, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has fueled the impetus for many organizations to accelerate plans for new technologies and processes.
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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.
EazyStock
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
What is Inventory Replenishment? Inventory replenishment is the process of moving stock items along the supply chain to ensure inventory levels are sufficient to cover demand. Effective inventory replenishment processes ensure that order fill rates can be achieved while keeping inventory carrying costs under control. Inventory Replenishment Strategies to Boost Profitability.
ProcurePort
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
Here’s a question for you: Do you know the difference between procurement and supply chain management? We ask because the terms are so often misused. The better you understand the role of each of these practices, the more effectively you can communicate with stakeholders along the value chain. Not only that, but a good grasp […]. The post Procurement and Supply Chain Management: What’s the Difference?
Supply Chain Game Changer
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 22 Tips for Offering Profitable Free Shipping! (Infographic). Shipping solution article and permission to publish here provided by Rashmi Sharma. After the eCommerce boom in 2020-21, the number of global digital shoppers is predicted to hit 2.05 billion U.S. dollars from 1.32 billion U.S. dollars in 2024.
All Things Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 8, 2021
“We are running the most dangerous experiment in history right now, which is to see how much carbon dioxide the atmosphere can handle before there is an environmental catastrophe.
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For years, you and your team have fought an uphill battle. Supply disruptions. Cost pressures. ESG compliance. You name it, and you’ve had to navigate it. In 2025, many challenges will persist, but procurement and supply chain teams have a powerful tool with rapidly advancing capabilities to tackle them — artificial intelligence (AI). The GEP Outlook 2025 report examines the disruptive transformation AI is driving in procurement and supply chains, alongside other key trends and the macroeconomic
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