All Things Supply Chain

APRIL 6, 2020

The ongoing corona crisis is causing a worldwide breakdown in public and social life.

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ivalua

APRIL 23, 2020

Do you remember the days when we used to attend these things called “conferences”? In a big room, with hundreds of other people, none of them wearing masks. Crazy, wasn’t it! . Like every industry Procurement & Supply Chain software vendors are having to find new approaches in the pandemic world, and firms are coming up with ways of holding events virtually, some of which work better than others.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 27, 2020

At a time when supply chains are fracturing as a result of the global coronavirus pandemic, is blockchain the solution?

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ProcurePort

APRIL 9, 2020

No matter what business your company engages in, maintaining suitable suppliers is key to success. If you have suppliers performing poorly, your business is likely to yield poor results and vice versa. How Supplier Performance Affects Company Success There are three main ways in which the performance of suppliers affects company success. These include: 1. […].

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Supply Chain Collaborator

APRIL 21, 2020

The Summer 2020 issue of Food Shippers of America Magazine has dropped. Editors here at the Digital Supply Chain Collaborator blog noted a striking contrast when reviewing this issue. Specifically, the issue published two articles addressing the use and utilization of TMS platforms by food shipping organizations. One article focused on explaining the basic, historical benefits of implementing TMS for the first time.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 21, 2020

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. A “Don’t Touch” Strategy will Dramatically Lean out your Supply Chain! The overarching strategy for limiting exposure to, and spreading of, the Coronavirus is that of Social Distancing. We are all instructed to keep 6 feet apart from anyone, wear masks, and avoid any social gatherings and don’t touch.

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ivalua

APRIL 15, 2020

Premier event for procurement & supply chain practitioners will showcase latest technological innovations and extensive line-up of industry leaders. Redwood City, CA. April 15, 2020 – Ivalua, a leading provider of global Spend Management Cloud solutions, today announced that its marquee annual event, Ivalua NOW 2020 , will transition from a physical event in Washington D.C. to a virtual event, taking place on May 5 and 6, 2020.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 13, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has brought chaos to supplier-buyer relations the world round, resulting in widescale invoking of the contract-breaking clause known as force majeure.

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ProcurePort

APRIL 2, 2020

We all know that the procurement business can be tough, and one of the toughest parts of it is recognizing the biggest security risks in contract management. Vendor contracts are a top priority for anyone in procurement. The trick is to avoid contract management security risks while providing the necessary level of transparency. Here’s what […].

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Supply Chain Collaborator

APRIL 14, 2020

Though it is an added stressor at this precarious moment, the time will never be more appropriate to take action toward improving enterprise logistics processes. Here are five ways shippers can protect logistics operations during the pandemic and promote improvement that lasts well into the recovery and beyond. Identify Potential Risks. The current crisis highlights the sobering reality – that disruptions can and will occur with regularity.

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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

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 15, 2020

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Digital Supply Chain Road is Full of Potholes, Construction and Accidents! Digital Procurement article, and permission to publish here, provided by Sam Jenks at kodiakrating.com. Don’t Panic! Navigating the complexity of the global supply chain as a procurement professional can sometimes feel like taking a walk through the Amazon without a compass, or entering into outer space without an oxygen tank.

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All Things Supply Chain

APRIL 14, 2020

As a result of the coronavirus outbreak, people have become like squirrels.

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ivalua

APRIL 6, 2020

In a previous blog we discussed the mounting humanitarian crisis that the Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, had sparked globally and discussed considerations and steps organizations should take to mitigate the impact from disrupted supply chains. How things have changed in the six weeks since we first discussed this issue with COVID-19 impacting the global community in ways many of us have not seen or imagined personally and professionally.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 29, 2020

The solutions that have worked in the past — increasing inventory, adding capacity at different locations and diversifying suppliers — are just scratching the surface when it comes to having a truly resilient supply chain.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 6, 2020

The raging COVID-19 epidemic has presented the world with a “once in a century” moment of reckoning. With an ever more connected global economy, and almost instantaneous n ews transmission, the impact of global health has multiplied since the last global (SARS) epidemic in 2003. Just as the human body needs its vital organs function ing well to stay alive and fight a deadly disease, s upply c hain is a critical vital organ keeping the global economic engine running.

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EazyStock

APRIL 27, 2020

Shamil Patel , Director at Allparts , has driven the change from using “paper and pen” to now using an automated tool for inventory optimization. This has resulted in more satisfied customers and healthier stock. That’s why he’s EazyStocks’s Automation Hero for April ! . Name: Shamil Patel. Title: Director. Company: Allparts. Congratulations on winning the award, Shamil!

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 7, 2020

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Toilet Paper Supply Chain! In the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic the need for complete, end to end Supply Chain visibility has never been more important! The necessity for visibility started with store shelves being emptied of toilet paper , food, and various household items.

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All Things Supply Chain

APRIL 29, 2020

Supply chains around the world are struggling as they face major shifts to production, the movement of goods, modes of transport, and the people who keep everything running.

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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

APRIL 8, 2020

As we have already seen in a former blog , enterprises often fail at maximizing the value of collaborating with smaller companies. Convinced that their sizes and brands will attract suppliers anyway, they entrench themselves behind the gates of rigid procurement processes. They miss the huge opportunity of co-innovating with these businesses, especially startups, by failing to take a differentiated approach.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 8, 2020

Now's a good opportunity to discover new workflows and optimize processes.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 30, 2020

With hot new buzzwords coming and going year after year, it’s hard to blame any procurement professionals who are becoming disillusioned. One of the latest, “autonomous procurement,” has been the focus of writings by industry experts both enthusiastic and less optimistic. But many purchasing team members, including leadership, still lack clarity on what exactly the term means.

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SpendHQ

APRIL 22, 2020

The post SpendHQ Named a Provider to Know for Seventh Consecutive Year appeared first on SpendHQ.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 28, 2020

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 10 Vital Supply Chain Lessons from the Coronavirus Pandemic! The Coronavirus Pandemic has quickly and severely disrupted Supply Chains of every kind around the world. Lockdowns have resulted in the temporary closure of Manufacturing and Distribution facilities and discontinuation of Logistics and transportation modes.

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All Things Supply Chain

APRIL 27, 2020

In recent weeks, the companies in automotive logistics I work with have experienced drastic changes in their daily work.

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ivalua

APRIL 1, 2020

Healthcare supply chain GPO, Intalere, deploys an end-to-end Source to Contract solution across its purchasing functions. New York, NY March 30, 2020 – Consus , a leading procurement services provider, today announced that Intalere , a healthcare supply chain GPO based in St. Louis, Mo., has gone live with Ivalua’s Source to Contract solution.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 1, 2020

By thoughtfully implementing AI, companies can pursue sustainability in ways that would be nearly impossible without it.

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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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Jaggaer

APRIL 21, 2020

JAGGAER’s Amenallah Reghimi and Mic h ael Roesch recently partnered with Philip Ideson , founder and managing directo r at Art of Procurement , to bring procurement professionals a presentation on response tactics for the current global crisis. Our speakers received far more questions than they were able to answer at the time, so we’ve compiled some of the best and asked our presenters to provide a little bit of extra insight. 1.

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EazyStock

APRIL 20, 2020

Our developers are working hard every day to make sure EazyStock is living up to your high expectations for advanced inventory optimization. Here are some recently added features that make us extra proud. Components Forecasting via Bill of Materials (BOM). What’s new? Bill of Materials, or BOM, is the components required to manufacture or assemble a product.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 9, 2020

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 10 Vital Supply Chain Lessons from the Coronavirus Pandemic! Delivery safety article and permission to publish here provided by Raanan Cohen at bringg.com. As the general public transitions away from crowded public spaces, delivery has gone from being a convenience to a necessity.

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All Things Supply Chain

APRIL 8, 2020

Around 90 % of the world’s goods are currently transported by ships causing nearly 3 % of total global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.

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