All Things Supply Chain
MAY 31, 2021
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.
ivalua
MAY 14, 2021
The post Danske Bank x Ivalua – Meeting the Multiple Outsourcing, PRA Compliance Obligations in Financial Services – How can Technology Help? appeared first on Ivalua.
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Supply Chain Queen
MAY 26, 2021
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®.
ProcurePort
MAY 27, 2021
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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SCMDOJO
MAY 23, 2021
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.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 18, 2021
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.
Purchasing & Procurement Zone brings together the best content for professionals in the purchasing and procurement field from the widest variety of thought leaders.
ivalua
MAY 17, 2021
It may be a controversial statement to make, but the value that a procurement team can deliver within a financial services organisation is lower than what can be delivered in other sectors. The third party spend of a financial services organisation, as shown by this diagram is significantly lower, when compared to other sectors such as manufacturing.
Supply Chain Queen
MAY 16, 2021
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®.
ProcurePort
MAY 26, 2021
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?
SCMDOJO
MAY 8, 2021
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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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.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 25, 2021
To achieve a reliable yet lean approach, supply chains must be simultaneously agile and resilient. But both qualities have historically depended on “clean” data.
All Things Supply Chain
MAY 12, 2021
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…
ivalua
MAY 11, 2021
Risk management, cost reduction and digital transformation — these are the three top priorities for procurement organisations in the Middle East today, according to a global survey conducted by Ivalua’s global partner PwC. The research firm asked more than 400 respondents across Europe, the Middle East and Africa 12 questions related to some key themes: What are the strategic priorities of purchasing departments in the region?
Supply Chain Queen
MAY 16, 2021
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.
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
ProcurePort
MAY 25, 2021
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 […].
Supply Chain Trend
MAY 12, 2021
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
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 23, 2021
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.
All Things Supply Chain
MAY 19, 2021
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…
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.
ivalua
MAY 11, 2021
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Ivalua, a leading global spend management cloud provider, and PwC, a trusted Ivalua implementation partner, today announced that Arkad S.p.A. has selected Ivalua’s platform to drive its Procurement digital transformation journey with PwC as implementation partner. Arkad S.p.A. is a world leading energy services group focused on delivering excellence in the oil and gas sector.
Supply Chain Queen
MAY 16, 2021
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.
ProcurePort
MAY 20, 2021
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?
Supply Chain Game Changer
MAY 8, 2021
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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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.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 31, 2021
For all businesses, success involves continually delight ing customers while keeping costs optimized and profitable. But in today’s omnichannel world of next-day delivery and micro warehousing, the path to success is a lot easier said than done.
All Things Supply Chain
MAY 10, 2021
Since the recent blockade in the Suez Canal, it has put large container ships into the spotlight.
ivalua
MAY 6, 2021
The past few years have been a boon for procurement, which has become increasingly strategic and critical to business. The pandemic has accelerated this trend, with the Procurement function front and center in the fight to ensure supply chain resilience and continuity, reduce costs and protect the bottom line. To maintain its upward trajectory, procurement must now show that it remains relevant as corporate priorities shift to restoring growth.
Supply Chain Queen
MAY 12, 2021
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®.
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
ProcurePort
MAY 19, 2021
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 […].
Supply Chain Game Changer
MAY 6, 2021
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Featuring Our 10 Best Warehouse Order Fulfillment Articles! Get Our EBOOK HERE. The Future of Distribution article and permission to publish here provided by Jake Rheude. The eCommerce distribution system is never static, as new technologies cause fundamental changes in how distribution works.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 19, 2021
Redwood Logistics, a logistics platform company headquartered in Chicago, has announced the introduction of a re-engineered suite of digital logistics services delivering a blend of logistics and technology capabilities.
All Things Supply Chain
MAY 27, 2021
Find out why the recent Colonial Pipeline cyberattack reinforces the need for modeling and creating a digital twin of a supply chain, which can go a long way in planning…
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