Silk vs. Steel: Rebuilding Supply Chains After COVID-19
All Things Supply Chain
MAY 25, 2020
Supply chain disruption was a popular topic long before the world was seized by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Your 5-Step Procurement Spend Analysis Template
ProcurePort
MAY 27, 2020
Conducting a spend analysis of your company spend is a crucial step in reducing cost in your organization. Determining how much total money spent in the last year, identifying vendors and managing their relationships, and listing out the various categories of products and services purchased are daunting tasks to any procurement team. Attempting to categorize […].
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Zara – The Benefits of Agile Procurement / Supply Chain
ivalua
MAY 6, 2020
How an agile Supply Chain drives a sustainable competitive advantage. As companies reassess their supply chains in light of the Covid-19 pandemic as well as growing pressure to improve sustainability, some lessons can be learned by taking a look back. On September 7th 2016, a relatively unknown person became the richest man on the planet during two days before Bill Gates reclaimed his title (recently overtaken by Jeff Bezos).
How COVID-19 Is Impacting Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 21, 2020
Out of the coronavirus pandemic will emerge a new digital society status quo — one that will accelerate major technological advances that are already underway.
GEP Spend Category Outlook Report 2025
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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.
Post-Pandemic Impermanence and 6 Actions to Take Now!
Supply Chain Game Changer
MAY 27, 2020
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 10 Vital Supply Chain Lessons from the Coronavirus Pandemic! Post-pandemic article and permission to publish here provided by Joe Carson, CEO of Spend Strategies, LLC. Several months into the COVID-19 pandemic the talk of a settled “new normal” gives us hope for stability and a return to what was before.
The Consumer-Direct Strategy: Why You Need to Strengthen Your Direct-to-Consumer Channels
The Network Effect
MAY 22, 2020
The post The Consumer-Direct Strategy: Why You Need to Strengthen Your Direct-to-Consumer Channels appeared first on The Network Effect.
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Procurement Process Automation in Business is Projected to Be On the Rise
ProcurePort
MAY 11, 2020
Procurement is essential as long as there is a need to source for goods and services. Over the years, procurement has undergone a series of changes that have further improved the participation between both suppliers and businesses. In present times, procurement activities have evolved to be better managed and well regulated. With more companies looking […].
Forrester Collaborate to Win – Unlocking Supplier Innovation & Value
ivalua
MAY 28, 2020
The post Forrester Collaborate to Win – Unlocking Supplier Innovation & Value appeared first on Ivalua.
Can a ?Monorail? for Containers Solve Port Congestion?
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 18, 2020
At a time when ports are suffering from severe congestion and scarcity of land, one designer of cargo-handling equipment is proposing a radical new way of moving ocean containers between ship and shore.
The Future of the Digital Supply Chain! (Podcast)
Supply Chain Game Changer
MAY 19, 2020
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Preparing Business for the Digital Supply Chain! Oracle Interviews Mike Mortson! The Digital Supply Chain is the future! Enabled by a vast array of enabling digital technologies, such as Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomous vehicles, Augmented Reality, Robotics, Control Towers, 3D Printing, and many more, Supply Chain will become more electronically connected than ever before.
5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales
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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.
Nucleus Digital Supply Chain Hub Advances Contactless Supply Chain Efforts
Supply Chain Collaborator
MAY 6, 2020
An “earthquake in supply and demand” is how the Wall Street Journal’s Logistics Report characterizes the effects of COVID-19 on supply chain management. In an article published today, WSJ lays out the compelling case for accelerated investment into supply chain automation and digitization. Here’s a synopsis of their reporting and how digital-ready solutions like Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Yard Management Systems (YMS), Fleet Management solutions and others fit into this critical
New vehicle concept helps congested cities
All Things Supply Chain
MAY 19, 2020
Smaller than a car, bigger than a cargo bike and several of them at once – the new vehicle concept Ducktrain has the potential to change urban delivery and industrial…
ProcurePort Announces the Release of SpendPilot ™, Further Expanding Spend Data Analysis
ProcurePort
MAY 20, 2020
ProcurePort announces the launch of SpendPilot ™, a fully automated Spend Analysis Software that allows large organizations to cleanse, categorize and run analytics on their organizational spend. Accurate and comprehensive spend data is crucial in improving spend management. As procurement shifts to a new digital age, teams need to ensure their processes are transitioning smoothly […].
When: 06/17/2020 Innovation Summit Speaker: Doug Keeley
ivalua
MAY 27, 2020
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From Reactive to Resilient: Charting Your Supply Chain Maturity
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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.
It's Time to Reconsider the Math on Rare Earth Elements
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 19, 2020
Rare earth elements are key to U.S. supply-chain independence, and have earned their place in the national agenda.
The Hard Economics of Justifying a Digital Supply Chain Transformation!
Supply Chain Game Changer
MAY 13, 2020
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Digital Supply Chain Road is Full of Potholes, Construction and Accidents! Digital Supply Chain transformation article and permission to publish here provided by Bryce Boothby. There have been countless times throughout my career where I was either a recommender or approver of significant IT projects.
Top 5 Signs Your Supply Chain is Dysfunctional
The Network Effect
MAY 14, 2020
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The Amazing Supply Chain of Medical Supplies during the coronavirus pandemic
All Things Supply Chain
MAY 11, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has caused widespread disruption to supply chains since the end of January.
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?
Your e-Auction Process as an Essential Step in Procurement
ProcurePort
MAY 15, 2020
Originally, buyers and sellers had to meet in person for an auction sale to take place. Today, technological advancements have changed the procurement process via e-auction, or electronic auction. Just like the standard auction process, e-auction also involves buyers competing to buy goods or services from a seller. The only difference here is that it […].
Rethinking How Business Gets Done to Build a Competitive Edge
ivalua
MAY 22, 2020
The post Rethinking How Business Gets Done to Build a Competitive Edge appeared first on Ivalua.
The Pandemic Is Speeding a Shift to 3-D Printing
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 4, 2020
Around the world, 3-D printers are humming to keep hospitals supplied.
Procurement: With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility!
Supply Chain Game Changer
MAY 26, 2020
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Hey Procurement! It’s Time to SELL! There is a great line in one of the Spider-man movies, “With great power comes great responsibility!” Procurement organizations can have the power to spend and control as much as 75-80% of a company’s revenue. Now that is power!
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
Fast Track Program to Transform the Healthcare Supply Chain
The Network Effect
MAY 4, 2020
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Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up: 05/08/20 – 05/14/20
All Things Supply Chain
MAY 15, 2020
Coronavirus will reverse globalization and create regional supply chains economists predict Economists have predicted that the coronavirus crisis will fundamentally reshape global trade as companies look to reduce their dependence…
What is Procure to Pay? Your Procurement Guide
ProcurePort
MAY 14, 2020
As a company engages in business, it is essential to make buying decisions – one of the basic functions of procurement. Procurement has various subdivisions that are important to ensure a complete process, one of which is the procure to pay process. In order to effectively perform through this process, it’s important to understand the […].
Driving Value in a Virtual Environment
ivalua
MAY 22, 2020
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The Evolution of Control Towers to Command Centers
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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.
Paving the Way for U.S. Supply-Chain Independence
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 25, 2020
The challenge of the COVID-19 pandemic lies in the unprecedented scope of its impact, both in terms of human lives and what it reveals about the United States’ dependence on foreign goods.
Cash Management Tips to Survive the Pandemic!
Supply Chain Game Changer
MAY 5, 2020
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Cash Is King! Creating a Culture Focused on Money Management. Cash is King! If you didn’t realize that before the pandemic, in either your personal lives or at your company, more people certainly understand this adage now. Cash is King ! Without cash you cannot run your household and you cannot keep your business open.
Resilient Healthcare Supply Chains for the Real World
The Network Effect
MAY 29, 2020
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Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up: 05/15/20 – 05/21/20
All Things Supply Chain
MAY 22, 2020
European ports hit hard by Coronavirus lockdowns Trade gateways across the world have been hit by the coronavirus pandemic, but European ports have been the hardest hit.
GEP Outlook Report 2025
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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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