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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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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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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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Gap Inc. replaced manual picking and sorting operations with an automated system, resulting in a big boost in productivity at its distribution center.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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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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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Join the Ivalua team at DITX for the 3rd year in a row. This event is organised by Procurement Leaders and and will be held at Code Node , London. If you would like more information about the event, or to register, please visit the event website. The Ivalua team looks forward to meeting you there. The post DITX Conference, 6th – 7th November 2019, London appeared first on Ivalua.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

We have fantastically accurate information available quickly about all sorts of things in the supply chain — but these nodes of data-gathering are like narrowly-focused spotlights on an otherwise dark stage.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

The post Digital Procurement Maturity Assessment appeared first on Ivalua.

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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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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 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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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

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

The post Ivalua Recognized as a Leader in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Procure-to-Pay Suites 2019 appeared first on Ivalua.

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Claritum

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. Bath, UK (September 4, 2019) – Claritum, a provider of cloud based spend management solutions, today announced that Coca-Cola has been added to the many brands procuring marketing goods and services through our Cloud solution. “Adding Coca-Cola to the list of brands using Claritum to purchase their branded goods is great news.” said Prof.

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Advertiser: GEP

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Procurement

Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 5 Social Media Tips for Supply Chain Leaders! Article written for Supply Chain Game Changer by, and permission to publish here provided by, Daniela McVicker. Content has never been at the forefront of supply chain companies’ marketing strategies. However, things are starting to change, and businesses have started investing a considerable amount of time into their marketing services especially in content which has become such

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

The post Procurement Metrics that Matter in 2019 appeared first on Ivalua.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Únase a Ivalua y CKS Iberia en el evento más grande de España para CPO’s. Más de 600 empresas de diferentes industrias están invitadas al evento para discutir el enfoque de este año, la transformación digital. Visite nuestro stand en la feria para obtener más información sobre cómo acelerar su transformacion digital con Ivalua. Para reservar una reunión en el sitio con el equipo, comuníquese con Yasmine en ybr@ivalua.com.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 2, 2019

The Ivalua team will be returning to eWorld Procurement & Supply in London. Come and visit us on our Booth and we will also shortly announce our presentation slot. Why is it important to put the sparkle back into your Supplier Relationships? For many organisations, SRM is a tool simply to manage suppliers, totally missing the ‘Relationship’ aspect.

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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

SEPTEMBER 2, 2019

Peter Smith, Managing Director, Procurement Excellence Ltd. The European Banking Authority (EBA) has published new guidelines on outsourcing , a document that has wide-ranging implications for every banking organisation, and requires careful consideration by procurement leaders and functions. The guidelines will enter into force on 30 September 2019.

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