May, 2021

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The machine learning trap or how to tell if you’ve got the right waiter

All Things Supply Chain

Almost every progress-oriented company wants it right now: artificial intelligence (AI). No, actually everyone wants machine learning, which is almost synonymous for many people.

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Using Data Analytics to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

Supply Chain Brain

The benefits of harnessing the enormous volume of data captured by transportation and logistics industries cannot be overstated.

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The Top 10 ERP Books of All Times to Perfect Implementation

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The implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems brings its own very unique challenges, this blog shares the Top 10 ERP Books to help perfect your implementation and hopefully reduces the common pain points. Before we talk about ERP implementation books, let’s understand first what is ERP. The Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems are integrable.

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What is Meant by Intelligent Sourcing?

ProcurePort

The coronavirus pandemic has revealed major weaknesses in the retail supply chains of numerous organizations. The worldwide supply chain disruption and shock exposed vulnerabilities that made many CPOs question the resilience of their supply chains. As enterprises now battle to resume operations moving out of business continuity mode, intelligent sourcing has come up repeatedly as […].

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GEP Spend Category Outlook Report 2025

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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Graduating From Harvard with a Masters in Sustainability – a Bright Spot in the Midst of the Pandemic

Supply Chain Queen

Thursday, I graduated from Harvard with a Masters in Sustainability to close a 4 year journey with loved ones by my side. This is a 2nd masters and for most of my life, I was told none of this was possible. The world did not see this journey for me, so I did not see. Read more. The post Graduating From Harvard with a Masters in Sustainability – a Bright Spot in the Midst of the Pandemic appeared first on SupplyChainQueen®.

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Inside Board x Capgemini x Ivalua : Baromètre Digital Procurement Success 2021

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How AI Tackles the Problem of ‘Dirty’ Data

Supply Chain Brain

To achieve a reliable yet lean approach, supply chains must be simultaneously agile and resilient. But both qualities have historically depended on “clean” data.

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RFI Vs RFP Vs RFQ – What are The Key Differences?

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Nowadays, enterprises seeking to switch immigration providers have more options than ever before, and often check a large number of traditional and hybrid models in order to find the best model in terms of service, technology, costs, employee experience, etc. At some point you have asked the question RFI Vs RFP? This blog explains this. Continue reading.

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Why Use Electronic Invoice Management Software?

ProcurePort

Do you know how much time it takes to process an invoice manually? From the day the invoice is received until it is paid for? Any guesses? Well, on average – 25 days. This means it takes over three weeks for a single invoice to be cleared in a typical small-to-medium-sized business in the United […]. The post Why Use Electronic Invoice Management Software?

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IBM’s Sheri Hinish Joins Top Sustainability Leaders for Global Sustainable Supply Chain Summit

Supply Chain Queen

The GSSC summit is the largest virtual event to address sustainability topics for Supply Chains, and to celebrate both organizations and exceptional individuals that are leading the way to a more sustainable future, making an impact in their supply chain initiatives by going above and beyond the global challenges we face. Join us for. Read more. The post IBM’s Sheri Hinish Joins Top Sustainability Leaders for Global Sustainable Supply Chain Summit appeared first on SupplyChainQueen®.

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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

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.

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Sourcing Automation Checklist

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The Biggest Container Ships in 2021

All Things Supply Chain

Since the recent blockade in the Suez Canal, it has put large container ships into the spotlight.

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Five Eco-Friendly Ways to Scale Up Your Logistics

Supply Chain Brain

Scaling up operations doesn't have to be environmentally detrimental.

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Seven reasons why Artificial Intelligence can’t drive business value alone

Supply Chain Trend

Artificial intelligence (AI) will be at the center of value creation in the future enterprise. It has the potential to augment and automate both physical labor and the knowledge worker. It has the potential to make ordinary humans into super humans leading to superior performance, triumphing over human genius and activity alone. However, enterprises should not focus on artificial intelligence alone if they wish to leap forward in automation, productivity, and competitiveness while staying releva

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From Reactive to Resilient: Charting Your Supply Chain Maturity

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.

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Why Procurement and Supply Chain are Smarter Together

ProcurePort

There is a tad bit of skepticism about the amalgamation of procurement and supply chain management. You see, the hesitation comes over how procurement and supply chains can merge. Since the onset of the pandemic, Chief Supply Chain Officers (CSCOs) and Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) have been battling with questions such as: Can procurement and […].

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Sheri Hinish Named Executive Mentor for Digital Supply Chain Institute 21:21 TrailBlazeHers Program

Supply Chain Queen

Are you looking for a mentor in supply chain? The Digital Supply Chain Institute has a new 21:21 Mentorship Program TralBlazeHERS that will accept 21 women seeking a career in supply chain operations.The 4-month program combines high-touch mentorship with training on emerging supply chain trends and professional development to help more women excel as supply.

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Beyond ERPs: How Source-to-Pay Solutions are Changing the Game for Procurement

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8 methods for making your warehouse more sustainable in 2021

All Things Supply Chain

Even before the pandemic happened, the warehousing industry was on fire.

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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?

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The World Economy Is Suddenly Running Low on Everything

Supply Chain Brain

A year ago, as the pandemic ravaged country after country and economies shuddered, consumers were the ones panic-buying. Today, on the rebound, it’s companies furiously trying to stock up.

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Swiss chocolatiers left with bitter taste following Ghanaian cocoa bean announcement

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What is a Supplier Catalog and What Purpose Does it Serve?

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What is a supplier catalog and what purpose does it serve? Catalogs, as we will see in the definition below, are resources that increase the efficiency of the procurement process. Sourcing teams are able to search quickly through a database for the particular items they require without needing to type out a host of purchase […]. The post What is a Supplier Catalog and What Purpose Does it Serve?

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IBM’s Sheri Hinish Joins SAP Digital to Discuss Sustainable Supply Chains

Supply Chain Queen

Sustainability is top of mind for companies today—and for good reason. It’s the business challenge of our lifetimes. Customers demand products and services that minimize negative impact. Employees are increasingly vocal about their employer’s environmental policies and actions. And government regulation is on the rise.In this third session of Women in Supply Chain Live, we’ll.

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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

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IIoT and the eco-friendly supply chain

All Things Supply Chain

The Industrial Internet of Things refers to the way that smart machines can be connected to each other in a wider network where information from one machine can affect the…

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World’s Supply of Chips Is in Danger Unless Taiwan Gets Vaccines

Supply Chain Brain

Having successfully sidestepped the first Covid wave, the government now faces a health emergency — only about 1% of its population is vaccinated so far — with the potential to disrupt the chip industry that dominates the local economy, and which is critical to an already-squeezed global supply.

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Android App Automation Testing Tools!

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Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Understanding the Bitcoin Mining Process! Android app article and permission to publish here provided by Jean Nichols. About 80% of smartphones on the market are Android-based, with the remainder being iOS-based. Android has grown its market share from 3.9 percent to 80 percent since its debut in 2009.

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The Evolution of Control Towers to Command Centers

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.

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What is Supplier Management? Why and how is it Implemented?

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Any marketplace is going to be influenced by the dynamic that develops between buyers and suppliers. This is essentially economics 101, but it’s an important and powerful principle that applies to a wide variety of industries. In procurement, the practice of maintaining vendor relationships is known as supplier management. Supplier management is arguably one of […].

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IBM + Sustainable Supply Chain Leader Sheri Hinish Double Down on the Sustainable Development Goals

Supply Chain Queen

I have been such a fan of this amazing human for years. His ability to digest and condense vast amounts of info and then visualize with and is nothing short of amazing. This week, Jeremy Connell-Waite has been a busy -er prepping for work IBM is doing around the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.If you’re chilling today, Read more. The post IBM + Sustainable Supply Chain Leader Sheri Hinish Double Down on the Sustainable Development Goals appeared first on SupplyChainQueen®.

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Technology to Support your ESG Strategy Shift

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How to Implement a Vendor Reduction Strategy

All Things Supply Chain

As we all begin to rebuild from the coronavirus pandemic, many OEMs and CEMs are looking at their supply chains and how they can be streamlined or optimised to better…

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GEP Outlook Report 2025

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