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Supply Chain Sustainability: If a leopard can’t change its spots, can supply chains ever be sustainable?

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They say a leopard can’t change its spots but if they could, how would they change them? What color would the spots be?

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Top 6 Reasons to Automate Source to Pay for Oil, Gas and Energy

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The future of the Oil, Gas and Energy promises to be highly dynamic. Production and operations in the oil, gas and energy sector are typically high-cost, high-risk and capital-intensive. Effective management of safety, deep collaboration with field suppliers and engineers, and reducing supplier risk is crucial to optimizing performance. Companies will face a variety of short and long-term challenges, such as balancing the effects of downward prices, output cuts, movement of demand to alternative

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In Global Logistics, Orchestration Is the New Visibility

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We’re all familiar with the “one-click” consumer experience. When will logistics daily work interfaces catch up?

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The Coronavirus and the Supply Chain

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The post The Coronavirus and the Supply Chain appeared first on The Network Effect.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up: 03/06/20 – 03/12/20

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U.S. travel ban is expected to snarl trans-Atlantic airfreight The U.S.

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Ivalua Webcast Series, 19th – 20th March 2019

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The post Ivalua Webcast Series, 19th – 20th March 2019 appeared first on Ivalua.

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7 Reasons to Hire on Contract for Supply Chain!

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Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 10 Hiring Mistakes in Supply Chain! (Infographic). Hire on Contract article originally published by, and permission to publish here provided by, Sam White at argentus.com. Economists have done a lot of analysis on the rise of the so-called “gig economy.” More workers are using short-term contracts and other forms of employment to provide additional income to supplement or replace permanent jobs – think Uber, DoorDash, etc.

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It’s Not Dumb If It Works: Why Autonomous Procurement is a Really Smart Idea

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As talk of “ autonomous procurement ” increases , critics are quick to dismiss the idea. However, some of these doubts might be a bit preemptive. Over the next five to ten years, procurement will be largely reimagined as technology continues to advance. Autonomous procurement is coming and leaders will embrace it. . What is autonomous procurement?

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A Humble 2020 Procurement Resolution – Transform the World 

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As we entered the new year, many of us no doubt set personal resolutions (64.6% of adult Americans according to a recent survey ). Lose a few pounds. Save a little more each month. We do the same at work, typically in the form of MBOs. For Procurement leaders, that typically translates into saving a few percent here. Improving efficiency by some level.

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The Global Supply Chain in a Public Health Emergency

Supply Chain Brain

Three major innovations have shifted the global supply chain into hyperdrive.

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Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains

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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Finding and Applying for Supply Chain Jobs!

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Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Why is Supply Chain Such a Great Career Path? Supply Chain jobs article and permission to publish here provided by Molly Crockett. Supply chains are responsible for global economic growth and stability, and its various positions are in high demand nowadays. However, with workers from the baby boomer generation retiring, and not enough millennials are being recruited for the jobs, it has been the main issue in the industry so

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Executive Insight: Michelle Charpentier #WSW

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Executive Interview with Michelle Charpentier, Senior Director at BioMarin (lead to Financial S2P process, Global Sourcing and Travel.

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IWD 2020 Celebrating Women in Procurement

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As we prepare to mark International Women’s Day (Wednesday, March 8th), we reached into our network of impressive female procurement executives, consultants, and thought leaders. They provided us with frank insights about the unique opportunities for impact within procurement, what we can do to make procurement a more inclusive profession, and – most importantly – why they LOVE procurement. .

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Will Robots Destroy the Gig Economy?

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Many worry that the much-ballyhooed gig economy is merely a stepping stone to a time when all of those jobs will be performed by robots. But don’t tell that to Brett Helling.

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The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report

Procurement leaders are at a pivotal moment. With CPOs playing an increasingly strategic role, it’s time to leverage innovation and technology to drive resilience and efficiency. Download The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report to uncover key insights to thrive in a dynamic procurement landscape. What’s Inside: How CPOs are driving strategic decision-making and technology adoption The top priorities and challenges for procurement in 2025 Why AI, sustainability, and data analytics are essential for

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Work from Home in a Coronavirus World!

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Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Coronavirus Exposes Global Supply Chain Fragility! The spread of the Coronavirus has sent shock waves around the world. As of early March, 2020 there are over 100,000 cases and over 3000 deaths. While the virus originated in China, where the majority of the cases are, there are now almost 100 countries declaring they have at least one case in their country.

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Category-based Procurement

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Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. when should I use it? And what challenges will I face? Contents. 1. Introduction. 2. The Strategic Nature of Focusing on a Category. 3. Typical Steps Associated with Category Purchasing. 4. Project and Category Procurement Differences. 5. Category-based Procurement Examples. 6. The Inherent Challenges of Category-based Procurement. 7.

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Ivalua Manufacturing Digitization eBook

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Coronavirus: Considerations for an Emergency Supply-Chain Response Plan

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As the outbreak continues to develop, manufacturers should consider actions to mitigate risk and prepare for how they’ll deal with material shortages and other disruptions.

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Future-Proofing Enterprise Commerce: Why Extensibility Wins with Shopify

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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Spend Aggregation Obstacle Course for Procurement!

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Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Procurement – How to Enable Spend Aggregation! . The theory is simple! If you can increase spend levels through centralized spend aggregation across entities then you increase your leverage in negotiations. This leverage should translate to lower costs and better terms and conditions.

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Welcome To The Procuretech Podcast

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If you've just found us and want to learn more about what The Procuretech Podcast is all about, our inaugural episode does just that. It's a solo episode with just me, outlining what to expect from the series and from future episodes. Technology is having an ever-more important impact on our lives. It's a golden opportunity for us in the procurement function to have our moment in the spotlight and grab the C-Suite's attention.

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Tech Mahindra

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[link]. At Tech Mahindra, a culture of driving positive change, celebrating each moment , and empowering all to Rise drives us to dream, do, and become more. By living our culture, both as individuals and as a team, we establish and advance our presence as a brand that is global, innovative, and caring. Our culture also leads the way for us to be and become a Company with a Purpose.

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Category-based Procurement

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When should I use it? And what challenges will I face? Introduction. This is the third article in a series. The first two articles covering Bespoke Procurement and Project-based procurement. Category procurement is perhaps the most common break down for. Procurement teams and certainly is the most focused on in terms of. written articles. Often these articles are focused on specific. categories and their respective challenges.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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Artificial Intelligence in Energy Management! (Infographic)

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Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Internet of Things (IoT) – Welcome the Digital Supply Chain! Artificial Intelligence in Energy Management article originally published at [link]. Permission to publish here provided by Daisy Welch. When you think of Artificial Intelligence, or AI, you might think of freaky, futuristic robots.

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Durvah ITC

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DURVAH is an emerging IT Consulting, Solutions & Services Company, driven by passion to deliver it’s offerings beyond Customer’s expectations. Founded in 2016, DURVAH is progressing quickly in making its mark in Indian market and meticulously spreading operations globally. Our approach is to first understand customer’s business and then apply suitable technology, services and solutions to provide our customers a significant market edge.

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Axbility

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Axbility Consulting is a major player in management consulting with 215 consultants for a turnover of $31 million. Axbility Consulting assists the main large companies in the digital transformation of their organizations and their information systems. We offer our clients consulting services with high added value : – Operational Strategy & Digital Transformation Plan. – Transformation of organizations & managerial agility. – Operational Excellence & Digitalization o

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Washington – Jyotsna Loomba, Fatma Laidioui

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Customer Keynote: 05/04/2020 – 3:00-5:00pm. The Do’s and Don’ts of Workflows | Jyotsna Loomba & Fatma Laidioui. Learn the Do’s and Don’ts of configuring a workflow. Specific use cases will be described such as hierarchical, parallel, integration and how to stop a workflow. Additional topics discussed include Linking workflows together, rejecting workflows and loops.

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From Reactive to Resilient: Charting Your Supply Chain Maturity

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.

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Washington – Laurence Michali, Sanket Shah

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Customer Keynote: 05/04/2020 – 3:00-5:00pm. Managing Tax Systems | Laurence Michali & Sanket Shah. We will focus on the various tax systems across geographical regions and how to manage them in Ivalua. You will learn how to configure the Ivalua solution to make tax management quick and easy for your user. We will also show how tax can be handled in electronic invoicing (CXML/EDI).

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Washington – Nicolas Lievain, Naoto Kawabe

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Customer Keynote: 05/04/2020 – 1:00-3:00pm. Discovering the PBI User Experience | Nicolas Lievain & Naoto Kawabe. V162 is a major improvement for PBI and how you will create your analysis. Come discover the PBI user experience, new canvas system, report best practices, how to embed your reports in other screens, how to transport configuration, a migration perspective, and more!

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Washington – Thomas Le Ponner, Shweta Akhila

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Customer Keynote: 05/04/2020 – 1:00-3:00pm. Building an Executive Summary | Thomas Le Ponner & Shweta Akhila. The purpose of an executive summary is to communicate the What, Why and How of a topic in a concise manner, giving an overview of the material without having to dive into details. We will demonstrate how our Customers can build their own contract executive summary.

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Washington – Thomas Le Ponner, Shweta Akhila – Improving UX

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Customer Keynote: 05/04/2020 – 3:00-5:00pm. Improving User Experience Through Advanced Design Mode | Thomas Le Ponner & Shweta Akhila. Our main focus will be showcasing the most commonly used advanced design properties employed during Ivalua implementation projects. These properties are meant to improve user experience and to leverage standard configuration capabilities to address complex business requirements.

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Brace for Impact. Unpredictable Tariff Disruptions Are Here––Your Playbook

Tariffs will have a major impact on your supply chain, margins, and operations. Drawing on our work with global companies across manufacturing, automotive, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, software, technology, financial services, and a range of service industries, we outline the key strategic and tactical actions companies are taking to navigate this period of heightened uncertainty.