All Things Supply Chain

JULY 30, 2019

If someone had asked me just over a year ago which industries I would consider working in, the supply chain industry wouldn’t have even made it to the bottom of…

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JULY 10, 2019

Best practice supply chain & procurement capabilities now available for rapid deployment to manufacturers. Redwood City, CA July 10, 2019 – Ivalua, a leading provider of global Spend Management Cloud solutions, today announced the availability of a pre-packaged suite of solutions for manufacturers. The new packages span the full source-to-pay process for all spend categories including direct materials, MRO, assets and tooling and indirect goods and services.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 30, 2019

IoT-enhanced supply chains are driven by three improved capabilities that come from integrating objects and devices into a multi-connected network.

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ProcurePort

JULY 30, 2019

With the advent of cloud-hosted and software-as-a-service (SaaS), high-tech e-Procurement solutions are more accessible than ever. Though every procurement team’s priority is managing spend, not every business unit has the advantage of data-rich and transparent spend analysis software to make it easy. How exactly does technology help? To put it simply, spend analysis is your […].

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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 Collaborator

JULY 26, 2019

TMS users in transportation logistics organizations are sitting atop a gold mine of actionable data captured by their TMS solutions. The shrewd operators are leveraging these data to support predictive analyses with the goal of achieving more accurate planning and execution of logistics as product moves through their supply chain. Here are four ways smart TMS users can harness the power of their data for predictive analytics.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 31, 2019

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Brand Protection – The Definitive Role of the Supply Chain! Article originally published by, and permission to publish here provided by, Sam White at argentus.com. A while ago, we blogged about how more Startups are looking to Supply Chain Management to boost their productivity as they scale.

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ivalua

JULY 30, 2019

The post Dole: Developing A World Class Procurement Organization to Create Sustainable Value appeared first on Ivalua.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 2, 2019

Each step of the supply chain offers time-proven tactics to promote sustainability.

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ProcurePort

JULY 19, 2019

Managing spend has never been easy. In the days of paper-based procurement, tracking and evaluating spend was a labor-intensive process. Despite the antiquated ways of the past, Digitalist Magazine reports procurement executives are overly hesitant when it comes to embracing new technologies such as spend management software. Though more than half of global Chief Procurement […].

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Supply Chain Trend

JULY 18, 2019

If you operate in the supply chain or the planning world, it is hard to not come across terminology like supply chain planning 4.0, ‘light touch’ planning or ‘lights out’ planning. They all rate high in the hype cycle and for good reasons. A lot of technology progress has been made in recent years, and progress continuous at near exponential speed. Autonomous vehicles are driving around everywhere, so why should we not have the ambition to achieve autonomous supply chain planning?

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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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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 30, 2019

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What’s the Difference Between Logistics and Distribution? In business it is not uncommon to hear the words “Logistics Management” and “Freight Management” thrown around interchangeably. “Logistics” and “Freight” both conjure up imagery associated with the movement and transportation of goods whether by truck, car, rail, ocean liner or any other form of transportation.

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All Things Supply Chain

JULY 25, 2019

Lyft makes data public to support the development of self-driving vehicles “Autonomous vehicles are expected to dramatically redefine the future of transportation”, but right now a future where autonomous vehicles…

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ivalua

JULY 30, 2019

The post Spend Analytics: Key to Procurement Transformation at Cengage appeared first on Ivalua.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 8, 2019

Retailing as a business model is being challenged by e-tailers and demands for an ever-improving customer experience. Lessons from the military can help.

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ProcurePort

JULY 18, 2019

Getting accurate procurement bids is difficult. When it comes to business transactions, it’s normal for an organization to get tunnel vision. People are so familiar with their jobs that they have a hard time explaining to outsiders what they need. This can lead to flaws in the procurement process from the outset. How does RFx […]. The post RFx: How to Best Communicate Your Needs appeared first on ProcurePort Blog.

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The Network Effect

JULY 12, 2019

How brands and producers can leverage the rapid growth of grocery ecommerce American consumers are beginning to do more of. The post Solving the Logistical Challenges in Ecommerce Grocery appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 10, 2019

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supplier Collaboration is a Win-Win Strategy! Article originally published by, and permission to publish here provided by, Nikita S at nextlevelpurchasing.com. Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) is the hallmark of the Modern Procurement Function. In this article we are providing our list of 10 strategies for effective Supplier Relationship Management: Understand and Accommodate Supplier Interest.

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EazyStock

JULY 19, 2019

What is inventory optimization? You’ve heard of inventory management, and you probably already have some inventory management practices implemented in your supply chain. So what is inventory optimization? According to Wikipedia, inventory optimization is: “a method of balancing capital investment constraints or objectives and service-level goals over a large assortment of stock-keeping units (SKUs) while taking demand and supply volatility into account.”.

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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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ivalua

JULY 30, 2019

The post Chassis Brakes International: Driving a Successful Transformation Across Global Procurement and Supply Chain appeared first on Ivalua.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 23, 2019

Global supply chains are becoming increasingly complex, as businesses juggle multinational suppliers and service providers, constantly shifting regulations, and more informed consumers demanding increased responsiveness and sustainability.

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ProcurePort

JULY 16, 2019

Every organization needs to buy supplies and equipment on a regular basis. Whether office supplies or storage containers for the warehouse, we need to give employees what they need to keep business moving. The tedious part of acquiring these incidental supplies is keeping a record of how, why, from where, and who wanted the item […]. The post Fast and Easy Approvals with Purchase Requisition Software appeared first on ProcurePort Blog.

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Ms. Category Management

JULY 26, 2019

Boost your strategic know-how with these 10 books. Just don't fall asleep before you finish them!

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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

JULY 4, 2019

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. A Comprehensive Warehouse Safety Guide! Article and infographic, and permission to publish here, provided by David Smith at cleaningservicesgroup.co.uk. Maintaining a high standard of warehouse cleanliness is about more than just creating a more pleasant and attractive workplace.

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The Network Effect

JULY 24, 2019

Loadsmart and One Network Partner to Create a Seamless and Automated Freight Brokering Experience New York, July 23, 2019 — The post Loadsmart and One Network Help Shippers Secure Reliable Transportation at the Lowest Cost appeared first on The Network Effect.

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ivalua

JULY 30, 2019

The post Sprint: Driving Savings and Revenue Growth with Supply Chain Transformation appeared first on Ivalua.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 22, 2019

The internet of things offers businesses an unprecedented level of visibility and control over their supply chains. But it also opens the door to potentially crippling cyberattacks.

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ProcurePort

JULY 15, 2019

The old-fashioned ways of handling procurement pricing negotiations are over. Person-to-person communication in a globalized world is complicated. Is 15:30 my time good for you? Skype? Zoom? WeChat? From time zones to media channels, it’s hard to get pricing out of the way and move on with contracts and business. Nowadays a standard e-Procurement platform […].

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Ms. Category Management

JULY 24, 2019

Women in Procurement. It's akin to completing an Ironman. Read more to find out why we may have won some battles, but maybe losing the war.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 24, 2019

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Is Your Supply Chain A Cost Centre or a Value Creator? Article written for Supply Chain Game Changer by, and permission to publish here provided by, Christina Morrison at [link]. An efficient and reliable supply chain has always been key to success in many different sectors. However, with ever-increasing competition for warehouse and truck space, as well as an ongoing labor shortage , today’s supply chain environment is tight

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Jaggaer

JULY 25, 2019

Procurement is central to the profitability of organizations in all industry sectors. Given the value that procurement delivers, you would think that the function is ripe for digital transformation. But the reality is rather different. Why is this? Our 2019 Digital Procurement Survey, Di gital Transformation in Procurement: How Close Are We? provides some answers.

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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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