ProcurePort

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

A purchase order is an initial offer by a buyer to the seller, indicating the quantities, types, quality, and agreed prices for products or services. The purchase order is used to control spend, and provide an overview of all the requested supplies and their product details. The Boston Consulting Group estimates that businesses gain a […]. The post The Benefits of Using Purchase Order Software appeared first on ProcurePort Blog.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

As Industry 4.0 has transformed manufacturing, a new kind of participant has emerged: the “reborn in digital” company.

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SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Nowadays, no one could deny that, businesses today expect procurement teams to drive value beyond cost savings. As a consequence, procurement leaders are constantly looking for ways in order to enhance their procurement process and make it more sustainable. However, they don’t want to form any decisions without the proper data. And so, they track an array of metrics such as KPIs.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The post Creating Tail Spend ROI Through an Improved Buyer Experience appeared first on Ivalua.

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Advertiser: GEP

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.

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Supply Chain Queen

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Today, I share a distinguished honor with other leaders I respect and admire being named the Top Leader in Supply Chain Digital’s supply chain leaders 2021 list. And as you explore the list, this stands out…the composition and representation of folks highlighted, especially in the Top 10.This tells a story that describes why diversity and equity. Read more.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Is Just In Time Past Its Time? Lean manufacturing article and permission to publish here provided by Zaklina at Click Intelligence. From the outset, it may not seem relevant to someone who has never applied lean manufacturing processes to their manufacturing methods. On the other hand, lean manufacturing processes can really help the supply chain perform a lot better.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Businesses everywhere are looking to build supply chain resilience. Here are five places to start.

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Jaggaer

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

The post The State of Supplier Diversity: Highlights from Our Latest Report appeared first on JAGGAER.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

The post Connecting the Dots Between ESG Objectives and Source-to-Pay Processes appeared first on Ivalua.

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The Network Effect

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The post What Are the Most Cost-Effective Packaging Automation Systems? appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The New Mission for Employee Health and Safety! Workplace safety article and permission to publish here provided by Catherine Park. Regardless of the industry you are in, it’s important that you think about keeping your employees safe. According to the National Safety Council , workplace injuries cost employers $171 billion in lost productivity, medical expenses, and legal fees.

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ProcurePort

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Invoice purchase order software (I/PO software) refers to technology that syncs purchase orders created by buyers and invoices generated from fulfilled purchase orders. It’s a pragmatic solution that has simplified life for procurement teams and vendors. In case you’re still on the fence about investing in invoice purchase order software read on to learn about […].

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

China’s energy crisis is shaping up as the latest shock to global supply chains as factories in the world’s biggest exporter are forced to conserve energy by curbing production.

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Jaggaer

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

The post Procurement Compliance 101: Everything You’ll Ever Need to Know appeared first on JAGGAER.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

The post A Case for Change: Aligning Strategy with Action for Procurement Transformation appeared first on Ivalua.

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The Network Effect

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The post How to Optimize Your P&L with Your Supply Chain (Part 2) appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Content Marketing Trends for Supply Chain! Content marketing strategy article and permission to publish here provided by Sarah Dawson. Content marketing isn’t something that you can have a set plan about. In this era of digital marketing, you need to keep your content marketing strategies as dynamic as possible.

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ProcurePort

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Expense management is a key concern in business because unmonitored spending can easily hurt an otherwise profitable enterprise. The management process involves tracking how employees are using their spending leeway and reimbursing such expenses. Expense management methods have evolved to include sophisticated software solutions that allow the collection of data for analytics processes.

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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?

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

By adopting a circular economy approach, the world's largest semiconductor manufacturer is now sending less than 1% of returned products to landfills.

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Jaggaer

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

The post Contract Management 101: Everything You’ll Ever Need to Know appeared first on JAGGAER.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Rapid Optimization of Contract Management, Supplier Management and Direct Materials Sourcing. Redwood City, CA September 21 , 2021 – Ivalua, a leading provider of global Spend Management Cloud solutions , today announced that Asian Paints successfully deployed Ivalua’s Contract Management and Supplier Information solutions to enhance their strategic sourcing processes.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Businesses with optimal supply chains achieve 5-15% lower supply chain costs , 20-50% less inventory holdings, and up to 3X cash-to-cash cycle speeds. Yet, most companies underperform due to operational inefficiencies and unexpected external disruptions. . That’s why I’m excited to introduce IBM Supply Chain Intelligence Suite , an AI-based supply chain optimization and automation solution that helps improve supply chain resiliency, increase agility, and optimize operations.

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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

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Rise of the Warehouse Robots! Autonomous mobile robots article and permission to publish here provided by Luke Goodwin. An autonomous mobile robot (AMR) is a robot that can move around its environment without an operator or a fixed, predetermined route. An AMR uses sensors to study and understand its environment, thus using the most efficient way to perform its tasks.

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ProcurePort

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Imagine this: an enterprise has locations in Chicago, San Francisco, Florida, and Seattle, and is utilizing traditional, paper-based processes for its expense management and procurement. How exactly would that work? This process is time-consuming, inefficient, and doesn’t allow for a comprehensive, 360-degree view on spend management. What happens if a purchase order or invoice gets […].

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

Stuck in a loop of fluctuating demand, capacity problems and ongoing disruptions, shippers and third-party logistics providers say they’re investing in technology that connects people, processes and information to navigate supply chain challenges, according to a new study.

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Jaggaer

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

The post JAGGAER Signs Exclusive Deal With Leading Egyptian Developer appeared first on JAGGAER.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

The post Inclusive Procurement: Designing Supplier Diversity appeared first on Ivalua.

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Solvoyo

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Using AI in inventory management helps enhance inventory replenishment, improve employee performance, support data accessibility and reduce cost. The post How AI Can Help Inventory Management appeared first on Solvoyo.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 6 Techniques to Reduce Last Mile Delivery Costs! Mailroom management software article and permission to publish here provided by Arthur Zargaryan. Although every part of a parcel’s journey from source to recipient has experienced increased congestion in the past few years, last-mile logistics suffers the most.

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ProcurePort

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Selecting a purchase order cloud software is an important decision that shouldn’t be taken lightly. There is so much procurements software out there, each with its product features. Individually, they all have their advantages and weaknesses, some are designed for small to medium-sized enterprises, and some for large corporations. But in the end, it all […].

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Advertiser: GEP

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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