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…
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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.
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Rethinking How Business Gets Done to Build a Competitive Edge
ivalua
MAY 22, 2020
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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 […].
From Rigid To Resilient: Why Enterprises Need Shopify's Modular Commerce Now
Speaker: Benjamin Woll
Enterprise commerce is at an inflection point. Rigid, monolithic platforms slow brands down, but a full replatforming is disruptive and costly. Shopify’s modular architecture offers a flexible, scalable alternative - allowing enterprise brands to modernize without ripping and replacing their entire stack. Learn how Shopify’s composable approach helps modernize commerce stacks while maintaining control over critical systems.
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.
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.
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The Consumer-Direct Strategy: Why You Need to Strengthen Your Direct-to-Consumer Channels
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MAY 22, 2020
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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.
It's Time to Reconsider the Math on Rare Earth Elements
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MAY 19, 2020
Rare earth elements are key to U.S. supply-chain independence, and have earned their place in the national agenda.
Fast Forward to Strategic: Accelerating Procurement Transformation
ivalua
MAY 22, 2020
The post Fast Forward to Strategic: Accelerating Procurement Transformation appeared first on Ivalua.
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.
Automation Hero May 2020: Ulf Larsson from Copiax
EazyStock
MAY 22, 2020
Ulf Larsson, Purchasing Manager at Copiax , has a lot of experience streamlining purchasing processes. By introducing automation into the mix, he has been able to free up time to develop other parts of the business. That’s why he’s EazyStock’s Automation Hero for May! . Name: Ulf Larsson. Title: Purchasing Manager. Company: Copiax. Congratulations on winning the award, Ulf!
The State of Uncertainty in the Freight Market!
Supply Chain Game Changer
MAY 20, 2020
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 10 Vital Supply Chain Lessons from the Coronavirus Pandemic! Freight market article and permission to publish here provided by Kevin Jessop at cerasis.com. Truckers and shippers have real fears over the effects and long-term impact of the supply chain coronavirus disruption. The coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, continues to change basic supply chain functions.
COVID-19 Has Rewritten Best Practices for Supply Chain
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 18, 2020
Nearly every industry is reviewing strategies, operations and processes with a new perspective, and many businesses are realizing they need end-to-end inventory visibility.
Uncertain Times Call for Strong Leaders: A Q&A with Dawn Tiura
ivalua
MAY 21, 2020
This article was originally posted on the SIG blog. If you’re interested in reading more on leadership in sourcing, the future of work or just want to learn more about SIG, feel free to subscribe at sig.org/subscribe. Business today isn’t business as usual, as the COVID-19 pandemic impacts organizations and supply chains across the globe. And in uncertain times such as these, leaders in every industry and business function must step up.
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.
Contract Management – Daniel Barnes from Ikaros Consultancy
The Procuretech Podcast
MAY 20, 2020
Managing contracts can be a massive time suck but also an often under-utilised way of mining for gold when it comes to discovering savings opportunities. In this podcast, I speak to Daniel Barnes of Ikaros Consultancy. Daniel is a law graduate and also recently launched his own podcast, World of Procurement. We talk about how the human touch, combined with automation of repetitive tasks, is the best solution when considering how to best manage your supplier contracts.
Acoustics Matters!
Supply Chain Game Changer
MAY 18, 2020
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Acoustics article and permission to publish here provided by Grant Kamperschroer at straightnorth.com. Acoustics affect critical aspects of a building’s function, from productivity in the office and communication in the classroom, to the price an apartment, condominium or single-family home can command.
How Sales Order Automation Can Create Stability During the Pandemic
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MAY 21, 2020
Many manufacturers and distributors still rely on manual order processing: a slow, error-prone and inefficient method.
Rolls-Royce Deploys New Procurement Strategies to Foster Growth
ivalua
MAY 21, 2020
The post Rolls-Royce Deploys New Procurement Strategies to Foster Growth appeared first on Ivalua.
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.
Is COVID-19 the New Driving Force Behind Supply Chain Digitalization?
EazyStock
MAY 20, 2020
For many businesses the spread of Coronavirus has acted as a catalyst and accelerator to digitalization. Manufacturers, suppliers and wholesalers across the US have been forced to adopt new ways of working with social distancing closing offices and reducing operational capacity. At the same time, companies are dealing with erratic customer behavior and badly disrupted supply chains.
Sustainable Packaging! (Infographic)
Supply Chain Game Changer
MAY 21, 2020
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Supply Chain Carbon Footprint Reduction Strategy. Article and permission to publish here provided by Andrea Martin. Sustainable packaging is the type of packaging that reduces its environmental footprint over time. In simple words, sustainable packaging is entirely for the businesses to reflect these values for the sake of the environment as well as for their brand.
FTC’s ‘Made in USA’ Claims Penalty Paves Way for Additional Enforcement
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 20, 2020
Here's what we can learn from the Federal Trade Commission's recent $1 million fine against Williams-Sonoma — and practical advice for companies interested in making “Made in USA” and other U.S. origin claims in their advertising and labeling.
Turning Your Supply Chain Into a Competitive Advantage
ivalua
MAY 21, 2020
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The Evolving Retailers Fulfillment Strategy: Meeting Demands with Agility
Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja
Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever
Scottish Councils Deliver Streamlined Contract and Supplier Management
Jaggaer
MAY 19, 2020
“The automation has streamlined the Council’s contract management and supplier performance processes and as such we feel that this has increased our business efficiency and improved internal and third-party collaboration by reducing operating expenses.” – Tommy Burns, Procurement Project Officer – East Ayrshire Council. South Ayrshire Council (SAC) and East Ayrshire Council (EAC) are two local authorities in the southwestern corner of Scotland.
Unleashing Value Through Innovative Integration
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MAY 21, 2020
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Procurement 4.0 – What Are The Basics To Make It Happen?
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MAY 21, 2020
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Fit For Purpose Technology – Delivering Value and Driving High Adoption in a S2C Implementation
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MAY 21, 2020
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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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Pioneering An Innovative Approach to Forecast and Planned Procurement
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Removing Barriers To Small Business Participation In Government Markets
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10 Ways to Leverage Buyer Signals and Drive Revenue
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In today’s ultra-competitive markets, it’s no longer enough to wait for buyers to show obvious signs of interest. Instead, sales teams must be proactive, identifying and acting on nuanced buyer behaviors — often before prospects are fully ready to make a purchase. In this eBook from ZoomInfo & Sell Better, learn 10 actionable ways to use these buyer signals to transform your sales strategy and close deals faster.
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