ivalua
APRIL 12, 2019
The afternoon of the first day at the Ivalua Now event in Paris had a strong AI (artificial intelligence) flavour. (Now there’s an interesting question – if AI had a flavour, what exactly would it be? Fresh mint, maybe? Or aluminium, perhaps?) Anyway, there were also a couple of very good customer cases studies, but we’ll save those for a future discussion and focus on AI here.
Supply Chain Trend
APRIL 24, 2019
In a recent Forbes article , three common supply chain weaknesses are highlighted: Being reactive rather than pro-active. Lack of visibility. Lack of accountability. The behavioural weaknesses – lack of pro-activity and accountability should be no surprise to me or the readers of my blog. As t he S&OP mindset study I conducted with Supply Chain Movement in 2017/2018 show similar results.
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Supply Chain Collaborator
APRIL 2, 2019
As recently as ten years ago, transportation leaders viewed cloud-based logistics automation technology with great skepticism; even outright ambivalence. Today, there is no longer any question about the viability and value of adopting TMS. Bringing users around to embracing emerging tech can be accomplished through well-conceived change management methods. .
Jaggaer
APRIL 22, 2019
Earth Day (April 22nd) is a celebration of commitment to creating a safer, healthier and cleaner world, making it a natural time to reflect on the power and value of sustainable procurement programs. Over the past several years, f ew topics have been as critical for global corporations as sustainability – investors, consumers, executive teams and other organizational stakeholders have realized that corporate responsibility doesn’t just build a better world, but also drives financial value.
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Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 25, 2019
As supply-chain design and management struggles to live up to modern-day business imperatives, enterprise decision makers have turned their gaze toward the inefficiencies plaguing it.
The Network Effect
APRIL 19, 2019
Artificial intelligence (AI) is here, it’s powerful and it’s growing. While the transformation is taking longer than some predicted, the. The post 5 Ways Artificial Intelligence Is Transforming the Business Landscape appeared first on The Network Effect.
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Supply Chain Game Changer
APRIL 25, 2019
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 4 Steps for Establishing Healthy 3PL Relationships! Article originally published by, and permission to publish here provided by, Scott Leydin at [link]. The key to sustaining healthy 3PL relationships is very much dependent on the person that is given the role to manage the relationship with the 3PL service provider.
Supply Chain Collaborator
APRIL 24, 2019
These days, there are so many TMS solution options it is almost easier to choose the wrong one than the right one. Here are three steps you can take to help determine how to engage the right solution for your organization and avoid wasting time and money deploying TMS tools that end up being a poor fit for your needs. Step One | Understand Your Size vs. the Size of the Solution Provider.
Jaggaer
APRIL 18, 2019
“Do more with less.” Words that send a shiver down many a manager’s spine. But with budgets growing more slowly (1.3%, versus 2.7% in 2018) and expectations of cost and efficiency savings growing faster than ever, that is the reality faced by procurement professionals. The Hackett Group’s CPO Agenda is always eagerly awaited, and this year’s edition does not disappoint, offering clear advice based on a detailed survey (the Hackett Group’s Key Issues Study) of the procurement community.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 22, 2019
It’s been a rocky start for high-tech wearable devices for the consumer. But the supply chain offers a more fertile ground for growth.
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
The Network Effect
APRIL 25, 2019
It’s difficult for us today to imagine the relentless backbreaking labor and the ever-present threat of disease and death that. The post Enabling the Autonomous Supply Chain appeared first on The Network Effect.
ivalua
APRIL 4, 2019
At 2018’s Sourcing Outlook we had the honor of having Bonava ’s CPO, Mia Lewis, host a roundtable on starting a completely new Procurement organization from scratch. During the active discussion many points were brought up that I believe can be helpful for any Procurement organization, old or new, that is looking for inspiration in 2019. Focus on soft skills.
Supply Chain Game Changer
APRIL 18, 2019
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Imagining the Supply Chain of the Future! Article originally published by, and permission to publish here provided by, Sam White at [link]. A new Harvard Business Review article lays out some striking research out of MIT about the role of Supply Chain Management within the broader economy.
Supply Chain Minded
APRIL 27, 2019
Sales & Operations Planning: All demand (sales) and supply (capacity, materials) of a product is balanced and planned to secure on-time delivery to our customers, while making optimal use of our full supply network. Why is S&OP important? Sales & Operations Planning is important as the plan agreed on is leading for the operational activities […].
Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller
As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe
Jaggaer
APRIL 2, 2019
We’re gearing up for the Institute for Supply Management’s (ISM) Annual Conference, ISM 2019, in Houston, Texas, at the George R. Brown Convention Center, one of the largest events in the procurement world with over 2,500 attendees. Whether or not your organization is attending ISM, it’s important to make the most out of any conference experience. Here are some tips for getting the most out of your time: 1.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 17, 2019
There is a tremendous mismatch in the selection of appropriate technologies to automate complex and decentralized operations.
The Network Effect
APRIL 5, 2019
Why your “network” is not delivering the results you expect. The confusion in the market about the difference between multi-enterprise. The post 8 Signs Your Cloud B2B Network is Broken appeared first on The Network Effect.
ivalua
APRIL 12, 2019
New capability optimizes the user eprocurement experience and strengthens supplier relationships. Ivalua, a leading provider of global Spend Management Cloud solutions, today announced the launch of next generation eprocurement capabilities at its Ivalua NOW event. Search360 allows users to search seamlessly across hosted and external catalogs, view results in real-time, compare items side-by-side and checkout for approval, all within Ivalua’s eprocurement solution.
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Supply Chain Game Changer
APRIL 30, 2019
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 6 Trends to Make Supply Chain Managers the Heroes of Their Company! I had just inherited a new department into my organization, the Product Data Management (PDM) team. Shortly thereafter I started getting calls from the CEO. We were missing customer deliveries due to problems in getting the correct, and complete data, into the systems which enabled us to manage bills of material and manufacture products.
EazyStock
APRIL 23, 2019
EazyStock’s Iron Woman Julia helps small- and mid-sized businesses automate inventory processes . Julia Montgomery is one of EazyStock’s premier stock optimization experts and, in the role as Customer Success Manager, she has helped many companies around the world improve their processes and become more profitable through automation. Along with her work at EazyStock, Julia competes in long-distance triathlons at the elite level – maybe that’s where her contagious energy comes from.
Jaggaer
APRIL 8, 2019
In a world where nearly any purchase is just a click away, keeping maverick spend in check has become one of the top challenges facing procurement. The vast majority of maverick or “rogue” spending happens for perfectly innocent reasons: convenience, laziness, ignorance, or people just being in a hurry. True, sometimes there is an element of dishonesty involved, such as small kickbacks in the form of gifts.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 29, 2019
Imagine yourself at the head of a company that’s on the brink of dizzying growth — a 50-fold increase in employees, and 300 times revenues — within the next three years. Would you be excited or scared?
Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader
Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,
The Network Effect
APRIL 11, 2019
Inventory may not be all you’re stocking in your warehouse. If you’re not careful, your mistakes could be piling up. The post The Top 10 Warehouse Mistakes appeared first on The Network Effect.
ivalua
APRIL 5, 2019
In my last two articles ( here and here ) I’ve been talking about the need for Procurement to think about how we can move beyond our historical transactional role and embrace approaches to help drive competitive advantage and real value for our organisations. With the start of the Formula 1 motor racing season recently, my thoughts turned to speed. I’m not a “petrolhead” (my wife has always been more interested in F1 than me), but the constant cycle of improvement and innovation in the sport is
Supply Chain Game Changer
APRIL 4, 2019
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Could the CPO Be Replaced by the Chief Value Officer? Article originally published by, and permission to publish here provided by, Sam Jenks at [link]. Where does Procurement stand in your organization’s Value Chain? Hopefully, you’ll be able to formulate an answer to that question after reading this post.
Slimstock
APRIL 12, 2019
Excess stock is bad for business. It takes up valuable warehouse space and costs you a lot of money while it becomes obsolete. And, 10% of the items in your warehouse will never be sold, according to Slimstock inventory analysts. These items are unlikely to bring in revenue, so why are you holding on to them? ELIMINATING EXCESS STOCK TAKES COURAGE! The problem is that removing these items from your operation is easier said than done.
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EazyStock
APRIL 23, 2019
EazyStock’s Iron Woman Julia helps small- and mid-sized businesses automate inventory processes . Julia Montgomery is one of EazyStock’s premier stock optimization experts and, in the role as Customer Success Manager, she has helped many companies around the world improve their processes and become more profitable through automation. Along with her work at EazyStock, Julia competes in long-distance triathlons at the elite level – maybe that’s where her contagious energy comes from.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 15, 2019
The “IMO Scramble” isn’t the name of a new breakfast dish at a fast-food restaurant. It describes the plight of ocean carriers, who find themselves woefully unprepared for a new mandate on switching to cleaner-burning fuel.
Solvoyo
APRIL 11, 2019
I do not believe in horoscopes but people are telling me that my sign has everything to do with many of my quirks such as ordering, organizing and following routines. Putting things in order is my natural tendency. Organizing or clustering drawers, shelves, libraries or desktops, whether digital or not, is like a second nature to me. I am always the one putting caps on the pens, closing open lids or cupboards, and straightening the frames on the walls.
ivalua
APRIL 2, 2019
Offshore ultra-deep water drilling company to deploy eSourcing globally across its purchasing function. New York, NY April 2, 2019 – Consus Global , a leading Procurement services provider and Ivalua, the leading global Spend Management Cloud provider, today announced that Pacific Drilling , a deep water drilling company based in Houston, has selected Consus’ services in conjunction with Ivalua’s Sourcing platform to achieve cost savings and drive transparency across their sourcing operations
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