Top 6 Supply Chain Trends for 2019
All Things Supply Chain
JANUARY 6, 2019
The year 2019 has only just begun, so now would be a suitable time to look into the question of which supply chain trends lie ahead for the coming year.
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Ivalua and Axbility Consulting partner to help companies create value through successful procurement transformation
ivalua
JANUARY 23, 2019
Axbility Consulting, a subsidiary of Ivalua European partner Axys Consultants, reinforces Ivalua’s capabilities to empower today’s Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders. NYC, NY – January 23, 2019 – Ivalua, a leading provider of global Spend Management Cloud solutions, and Axbility Consulting announced today that they have signed a partnership agreement welcoming Axbility Consulting to the Ivalua Alliance Partner Program.
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Brilliant Logistics Life Hack for Transportation Planners in 2019
Supply Chain Collaborator
JANUARY 11, 2019
The following logistics life hack, specifically directed at transportation managers, presses an existing TMS element into service in an unexpected, unorthodox way and promises to save shippers significantly on freight costs by providing an innovative way to validate rates in a volatile environment. You’ll be shocked you hadn’t thought of it yourself!
Made in America vs. Assembled in America – Defining Terms!
Supply Chain Game Changer
JANUARY 16, 2019
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Drawing Lessons From Tesla’s Supply Chain Issues! Article written for Supply Chain Game Changer by Casey Heigl at [link]. When a product proudly proclaims it is “Made in the USA” on its packaging, a lot of consumers feel confident and happy about the decision of choosing it. Products made in the U.S. are helping keep jobs in the country, minimizing their carbon footprint and proclaiming their national pride.
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.
Extending Supply-Chain Innovation to the Small Farmer
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 21, 2019
State-of-the-art technology for managing global supply chains is beginning to percolate down to the individuals who need it most: small farmers in developing economies.
The Sustainable CMO: 3 Values for Marketing Leadership
SupplyShift
JANUARY 24, 2019
This article is an excerpt from our white paper, The Sustainable CMO: How sustainability is transforming the role of the CMO, written in collaboration with RF| BINDER and Possible. Click here to download the full white paper. Corporations are now being recognized as some of the most powerful and influential societal forces. In turn, we see the role of Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) radically changing.
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A Procurement Resolution – Realize Your True Potential
ivalua
JANUARY 22, 2019
Alex Saric, Chief Marketing Officer, Ivalua. In this time of personal New Year’s resolutions, it seems appropriate for leaders to also consider a resolution for their departments. For Procurement leaders in particular there couldn’t be a better time to do so. In recent years, the function has made tremendous progress in transforming into a strategic value driver.
Government Shutdown Highlights Need for Flexible Transportation Management Software
Supply Chain Collaborator
JANUARY 23, 2019
How is the longest government shutdown in US history impacting your transportation logistics operations? How well are your existing logistics processes and technologies protecting you from negative consequences stemming from this impasse that shows no signs of imminent resolution? Although the worst consequences have not yet materialized, here are some potential problems shippers might expect as this debacle continues and ways that transportation management software can help. <> OTR Sh
6 Tips for Improving Warehouse and Distribution Center Efficiency
Supply Chain Game Changer
JANUARY 17, 2019
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Struggling with Process Ownership? Perhaps it’s a Failure to Communicate! Article created for Supply Chain Game Changer by David Madden at [link]. . Things can always be faster when you work in a warehouse or distribution center. Speed has become the name of the game when it comes to staying competitive in the global supply chain.
Eliminating Slavery in Supply Chains: A Job Unfinished
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 7, 2019
In recent years, a torrent of new laws and regulations enacted globally have aimed to eliminate forced labor from modern-day supply chains. Are they having any impact?
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.
2019 Logistics & Supply Chain Events to Attend in the US
EazyStock
JANUARY 18, 2019
Are you interested in expanding your knowledge on the latest trends and technologies within the supply chain industry? Wondering where to find the leading events in your local area? EazyStock has complied a new list of the top 2019 Supply Chain events that you can’t afford to miss. These events will inspire you with valuable ideas and will introduce you to interesting business networks.
Right Data. For the Right Decisions. Using the Right Technology – RightSpend.
Ms. Category Management
JANUARY 29, 2019
Learn more about Beekman Associates and their data driven marketing procurement tool - Rightspend. See what puts it into a category all of it's own.
Ivalua and Public Sector Procurement & Acquisition – One-Day Summit, March 5, 2019
ivalua
JANUARY 23, 2019
The post Ivalua and Public Sector Procurement & Acquisition – One-Day Summit, March 5, 2019 appeared first on Ivalua.
TMS – Visibility, Productivity, Performance and Savings
Supply Chain Collaborator
JANUARY 30, 2019
A recent American Shipper report on the subject of domestic TMS adoption by shippers in the US reveals that just shy of two thirds of US companies with more than $100 million in annual freight spend are using TMS systems to manage transportation. The same report shows that a whopping 58% of TMS users are yielding freight spend reductions between 2% and 10% – the largest segment (28%) capturing around 8% annual freight savings.
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
Imagining the Supply Chain of the Future!
Supply Chain Game Changer
JANUARY 22, 2019
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Technologies Reshaping the Global Digital Supply Chain! Imagine what the future will look like in Supply Chain! We don’t mean the near future, but the very distant future. There are articles which describe what the future of Supply Chain will be like in 2020, 0r 2025, or even 2030. But is that enough of a far-reaching vision to offer much more than an incremental view of what we see today based on existing technology?
Pursuit of Value, Good Data Underlie Healthcare Supply-Chain Trends in 2019
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 30, 2019
The continuing pursuit of value-based healthcare is at the crux of many of the trends that will impact the healthcare supply chain in 2019.
High Inventory Levels: Overcoming the Challenge
EazyStock
JANUARY 27, 2019
High Inventory Levels: A Problem for Everyone. Small- and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) often ignore high inventory levels. Either they don’t have enough time or human resources to address the challenge or they don’t have the right tools for the job. But surprisingly, high inventory levels aren’t only a challenge for SMBs; large enterprise corporations are fighting similar battles.
The Procurement Economy in 2019: Bracing Yourself for the Future
Jaggaer
JANUARY 28, 2019
As we’ve explored in our last two blog posts, economists are predicting a decline in global economic growth due to policy and trade issues both in the United States and the European Union , bringing an increased risk to supply chains and procurement organizations. This increased risk requires organizations to be proactive and innovative if they are to successfully navigate 2019.
How To Align Product Management And Supply Chain Operations For Successful Product Launches
Speaker: Shalini Dinesh
Effective cross-functional collaboration and communication heavily influence product launch success. Research shows that as many as 70% of product launches fail due to inadequate coordination among stakeholders, including supply chain, product management, legal, marketing, and change control teams (Gartner, 2022). The 2023 Supply Chain Insights Report highlights that 60% of supply chain disruptions are caused by poor communication and misalignment among cross-functional teams.
The Sustainable CMO: 3 Values for Marketing Leadership
SupplyShift
JANUARY 24, 2019
This article is an excerpt from our white paper, The Sustainable CMO: How sustainability is transforming the role of the CMO, written in collaboration with RF| BINDER and Possible. Click here to download the full white paper. Corporations are now being recognized as some of the most powerful and influential societal forces. In turn, we see the role of Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) radically changing.
Second Annual GLOBE Awards Honor Excellence in Transportation Logistics
Supply Chain Collaborator
JANUARY 30, 2019
Awards Program Sponsored by UltraShipTMS Honors Transportation Excellence at Tyson Foods, Omnimax and Castellini Group. February 4, 2019 – Fair Lawn, NJ – Renowned provider of transportation logistics management software platform UltraShipTMS is proud to announce the recipients of their annual GLOBE awards. The GLOBE Awards program is designed to recognize excellence in the utilization and promotion of leading edge technologies supporting effective transportation planning, execution and managem
What’s the Difference Between Blockchain and Supply Chain?
Supply Chain Game Changer
JANUARY 2, 2019
Subscribe Here! Email Address. The 5 Levels of Supply Chain Transparency! The phrase “Supply Chain Management” was first coined in 1982. The idea of a “Blockchain” was conceived in 2008 although the concept of a chain of blocks began as early as 1991, and use of the word Blockchain itself has only become popular in the last few years.
Understanding the Link Between Finance and the Supply Chain
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 14, 2019
If you’re a supply-chain executive seeking advice on shoring up your company’s financial condition, be careful about who’s doling out the advice.
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.
How Service Based Companies Increase Profit Part 2: How to Defend Against Them
Ms. Category Management
JANUARY 9, 2019
Part 2: How Service Based Companies Increase Profit and How to Defend Against Them.
Supply Chain Management – the SME perspective
Claritum
JANUARY 25, 2019
Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. Contents. 1. Introduction. 3. Then why are all SMEs not implementing this automation? 5. Additional things to consider. 2. What are the key drivers for SMEs. 4. Where should SMEs focus initially? 1 Introduction. While SMEs tend to be flexible and innovative, they often have limited capital resources and expertise with new methods and technologies.
Read how Maxim Healthcare implemented P2P in 8 weeks
ivalua
JANUARY 29, 2019
The post Read how Maxim Healthcare implemented P2P in 8 weeks appeared first on Ivalua.
The Procurement Economy in 2019: The UK and the European Union
Jaggaer
JANUARY 22, 2019
In our last blog post we examined the factors impacting the 2019 economic climate in the United States. However, any global organisation will tell you that their concerns reach past North America. So what does the economic forecast look like in Europe? In this series, JAGGAER dives into the 2019 economic outlook both in the U.S. and the European Union and examines how procurement organisations can best prepare in the new year.
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
Procurement Interview Questions & Answers
Supply Chain Game Changer
JANUARY 9, 2019
Subscribe Here! Email Address. The Negotiation Before the Negotiation! Article and permission to publish here provided by Nikita S at [link]. Procurement, or Purchasing, is an area of Supply Chain that involves and requires very specific skills and expertise. This is particularly apparent if you are hiring a Procurement professional, you are looking for a Procurement job, you are looking to outsource anything, or you are dealing with Procurement people in the course of conducting business.
The Top Three Priorities for Manufacturing Companies in 2019
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JANUARY 23, 2019
Manufacturing companies are hoping to continue their revenue growth in 2019 by focusing on three key areas.
It’s Time to Stop the Meaningless Meeting Maniacs!
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JANUARY 18, 2019
It's time to stop the Meaningless Meeting Maniacs! Blog by Ms Category Management.
Claritum recognised for Technology and Innovation
Claritum
JANUARY 15, 2019
Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. Claritum Bath Life Awards Finalist. Claritum recognised for Technology and Innovation. This year Bath Life Awards has seen record entries. One category had 46 entrants alone! So it was great to be recognised as a Finalist in the Technology and Innovation category. The Bath Life Awards are the business highlight of the city.
The Ultimate Guide to Transportation and Load Building Optimization
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Enhance your transportation and load building efficiency with our comprehensive guide. Learn to tackle today's supply chain challenges and optimize your approach with advanced planning strategies. This guide covers: Supply Chain Challenges: Discover how transportation planning can address critical issues and improve efficiency. Load Building Benefits: Understand how effective load building can enhance your transportation processes.
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