All Things Supply Chain

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Procurement teams have a growing responsibility within organisations.

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Innovation Supply chain Procurement team Quality 240

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Vishal Patel, VP Product Marketing, Ivalua [link]. Data is beyond critical to Procurement Operations. It’s everything, and the burden falls on procurement leaders to capture pertinent data to build good teams, track performance and show value. Now with Digital Transformation as a mandate, Procurement officers must also find ways to measure their digital progress.

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Vendor relationships Suppliers Negotiation Data 140

Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Transportation and logistics companies need to pay close attention to a new standard for lease accounting, issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board.

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Logistics 104

ProcurePort

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Regarding the soft skills requirements, the difference between job description for sales and supplier relations departments is entirely irrelevant. It is because it is enough to take a holistic approach to notice that we always have similar processes in the background. Most of the production companies engaged in the distribution have both procurement and sales […].

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The Network Effect

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

How AI can solve logistics problems and generate value Artificial intelligence has started to impact the logistics industry, along with. The post Artificial Intelligence in the Logistics Industry appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. A “Don’t Touch” Strategy will Dramatically Lean out your Supply Chain! When I was presenting the latest Supply Chain Strategic Plan the CEO said to me, “We’ve already spent millions on Supply Chain! Everything should be working like clockwork. Why do you need more money?

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Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization Quantity Strategic planning 61

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 2, 2019

Viparis has chosen Ivalua and CKS to equip its Procurement department with a software suite that meets the challenges of an exceptional deadline for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris and will help sustain the Group’s growth. Orsay (France), September 02, 2019 – Viparis has chosen e-Procurement software vendor Ivalua and Consulting firm CKS to optimize the management of supplier relations, source-to-contract (purchase orders, calls for tender and contracts), expense analysis and measurement of Proc

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e2e Procurement Purchase orders Project management 133

Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

The supply chain as we know it is on the precipice of tipping from decades of steadily accelerating “push” dynamics to a new “push-and-pull” model.

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ProcurePort

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

A reverse auction is considered a staple of e-procurement. Unlike a typical auction, the sellers are bidding to obtain a companies business. The bidding for business generally leads to the prices offered to drop during the period of the procurement auction. A reverse auction targets new suppliers, and sets out to ensure any previous suppliers […].

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The Network Effect

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

I recently presented at the Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference in Phoenix Arizona. It was a great conference, and I. The post Gartner Supply Chain Conference: Trends 2019 appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon

This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia

Retail Supply Chain

Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Overcoming Trade War Myopia with Supply Chain Leadership! Article and infographic, and permission to publish here, provided by Kevin Brown at straightnorth.com. Relocating your factory? Anyone who has done it knows that it’s no easy task, and anyone who’s thought about it probably knows that it’s daunting to even consider.

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Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain software solutions Inventory 60

All Things Supply Chain

SEPTEMBER 2, 2019

Quality management can be a make-or-break point for a manufacturing or distribution business.

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Quality management Quality Management Supply chain management 178

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

The Ivalua team will be attending the AASHTO 2019 Annual Meeting in St. Louis, Missouri. Come and visit us at Booth 418! Ivalua at AASHTO. The AASHTO Annual Meeting is one of the industry’s most important gatherings of transportation, government and commercial organizations. The Annual Meeting offers transportation executives the opportunity to network and share the latest in industry policies and innovations.

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Networking Innovation Risk Import 100

Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

U.S. manufacturers are lagging their European counterparts in the adoption of creative approaches to supply-chain finance. But three companies are demonstrating the varied ways in which that tool can be effectively deployed.

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ProcurePort

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Imagine if your RFQ process took 50% less time, eliminating stacks of paper, manila file folders, and clunky filing cabinets. Imagine that you’re able to handle the typically arduous and detailed processes of procurement automatically and with less staff. This isn’t a dream. According to The Hackett Group, world-class procurement organizations successfully handle the RFQ […].

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Procurement 100

Procurement Zen

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Let's look at the supplier market. Let's discover, how it influences your commodity strategy. This is the continuation of last weeks episode with the internal focus. Phil: Hello everyone. This is Philip and this is Tanya and we're here for week number two: how to create a commodity strategy. Last week we talked about the internal influencing factors.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Imagining the Supply Chain of the Future! Mike Mortson was recently interviewed by Oracle as a part of their Global Supply Chain Influencer program. This article was posted on Oracle’s Supply Chain Management blog. Supply chain professionals are hiking their spending on supply chain innovation—substantially.

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Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain Real-time Visibility 59

All Things Supply Chain

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Amazon buys 100,000 electric vehicles Amazon has made “the first major commitment for electric delivery vehicles in the U.S.

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Supply chain Purchasing Supply Sustainability 168

Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón

Enterprise commerce is evolving fast, and brands relying on rigid, one-size-fits-all solutions risk losing agility. But modernization doesn’t have to mean disruption. In this webinar, we’ll explore how an extensible, modular approach empowers brands to integrate new capabilities, enhance performance, and scale efficiently—all while leveraging Shopify’s strengths.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

The post Risk Reduction in Public Sector eProcurement Implementations appeared first on Ivalua.

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Eprocurement Risk 100

Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

What’s the single most important development shaping the future of how companies drive business value from their data and analytics capabilities?

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Data Import 93

ProcurePort

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Spend analysis has become one of the most powerful tools available to businesses in 2019. Understanding what your company spends money on through spend analysis to assist with future procurement decisions increases saving opportunities, reduces maverick spending and even helps with supplier management. By conducting a regular spend analysis on your business you empower your […].

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Procurement Suppliers Management 100

Ms. Category Management

SEPTEMBER 2, 2019

ProcureCon Marketing - Join me on November 18-20th in Austin, Texas. I'll be presenting my case study of managing agencies through the product lifecycle.

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Management 52

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Food Waste and World Hunger – The Food Supply Chain is Broken! (Videos). Article provided by, and permission to publish here provided by, Cheryl Stevens. When you’re a food and beverage manufacturer, there’s no business more serious than quality control. Consumer safety and quality control go hand-in-hand for the food industry in a way that most other industries don’t have to deal with.

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Quality Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain software solutions Supply chain 55

All Things Supply Chain

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Whenever I speak to any audience about who push the buttons of big multinationals to act on climate change, I tend to name as the top three: customers, governments and…

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Logistics 164

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 29, 2019

Where will Procurement be if it continues to work as traditionally as it has? This is one of the questions that will be discussed at the 7th Annual PASA Premier Confex which is being held in Melbourne. The Ivalua team will be represented by Kim Geck Lim , Louis Wong and Eric Wimphen. Presentation Slot, Day 1, 13.50 – 14.20. Enabling Smarter Procurement Today.

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Procurement 100

Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

The hidden risk of a protracted trade war goes beyond the most obvious downside of losing valued trading partners, disrupting the supply chain and increasing costs.

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Strategy Supply chain Risk Supply 91

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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EazyStock

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Peer Dahlgren, Purchasing Manager at Proffsmagasinet, has improved both service levels and inventory turnover thanks to automation, despite more than doubling the products in stock. This is why he is EazyStock’s September Automation Hero. Name: Peer Dahlgren. Title: Purchasing Manager. Company: Proffsmagasinet. Congratulations Peer! Can you please tell us a little about yourself, Proffsmagasinet and the work you do?

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SupplyShift

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

The Global Climate Strike is happening. At a time when almost every nation of the world has signed the Paris Agreement, emissions are still on the rise, and the world now faces a tipping point on climate action. From September 20 – 27, a youth-led climate strike will bring millions of global citizens out to the streets to demand climate justice and a radical shift away from fossil fuel dependence.

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Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain Suppliers Data 40

Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Strategic Supplier Relationship Management – Do’s and Don’ts. Article originally published by, and permission to publish here provided by, Sam Jenks at kodiakrating.com. “Fish are friends, not food.”. Bruce, a great white shark, and his two shark friends gather alongside Dory and Marlin, taking a sacred oath, swearing off eating fish.

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Suppliers Supply Chain Efficiency Buyers Supplier relationship management 54

All Things Supply Chain

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

How a TV show (and bad demand planning) tore down a German start-up No, of course we are not talking about the majestic animals from the African savannah.

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Demand Planning Demand Supply chain Supply 140

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