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Interview with a Supply Chain Leader – Santa Claus

All Things Supply Chain

As the holidays are swiftly approaching, the supply chain and logistics industry is working in full swing to meet crucial deadlines and deliver on time.

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Digital Procurement – Pack your bag, you are going on a journey

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The Hackett Group and Ivalua have been working together for some months to assess the status of Digital Procurement transformation and lessons learned from early adopters. CPOs in many organisations have progressed beyond the planning stage, with Ivalua actively working with many of them and supporting their journey. The Hackett Group published this Report, State of Procurement Digital Transformation, Part 1: Value Drivers and Expectations in April 2018 and Lessons Learned by Early Adopters

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The Importance of Last-Mile Facilities in the Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

Whether it’s one-day, same-day or one-hour shipping, how can retailers fulfill delivery promises?

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The Growing Expectations of Last Mile Delivery!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. What are the Top 7 Trends in Last Mile Logistics? Article created exclusively for supplychaingamechanger.com by Michael S. Kraus, Chairman and CEO of [link]. The latest advancements in technology have had huge impacts on the world we live in, almost overnight transforming industries such as taxi services, food and grocery delivery, and music.

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GEP Spend Category Outlook Report 2025

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.

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8 Steps to Follow While Doing Cluster Analysis for Smart Decision-Making

Solvoyo

Imagine you are the owner of a modest grocery store in your neighborhood. You know most of your customers in person and you do a pretty good job of fulfilling their demands. After a while, your hardwork pays off and now, you open three new branches in different neighborhoods. It is hard to stay on top of needs of four stores but thanks to more coffee and less sleep, you still rock.

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PKP ENERGETYKA ON TRACK TOWARDS FULL PROCESS AUTOMATION

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PKP Energetyka, launched the implementation of Ivalua’s state-of-the-art Procurement and Sourcing solution with the participation of OptiBuy. Paris, France – 15 th January, 2019 – PKP Energetyka is a leader in the construction and maintenance of contact line systems as well as railway electrical power engineering in Poland. It has been operating since 2001 and belongs to one of the largest investment funds worldwide – CVC Capital Partners.

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Our 2018 Top 10 List (Part 2)!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Our 2018 Top 10 List! As 2018 comes to a close we offer a list of the Top 10 most viewed articles that we have published over the last half of the year. When you look at this list you will see that there is a common theme amongst most of the articles. That theme is one of “Definitions” Based upon tremendous viewer interest this year we began our “What Exactly Is … ” article series to describe definitions and commentary on terms which w

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Women Supporting Women #WSW – Christy Willmon

Ms. Category Management

Women Supporting Women WSW - Christy Willmon Consulting blog by Ms Category Management.

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The 13th Annual Health Care Supply Chain Summit, 28 – 29 January 2019, New Orleans

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Join us at The 13th Annual Health Care Supply Chain Summit 2019. Ivalua is working with many Healthcare organisations such as Select Medical and Maxim Healtcare. We look forward to meeeting you at the event where we will be represented by Ty Levine, our Marketing Director for North America. Here’s a short video of our CEO & Founder, David Khuat-Duy, talking about what makes Ivalua special!

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Can Fast-Track Training of Vets Solve the Driver Shortage?

Supply Chain Brain

A proposal by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to address the deficit of 900,000 truck drivers has attracted both support and opposition.

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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

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.

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Supply & Demand Chain Executive Green Award

The Network Effect

Supply & Demand Chain Executive, the executive’s user manual for successful supply and demand chain transformation, has announced the recipients. The post Supply & Demand Chain Executive Green Award appeared first on The Network Effect.

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The Prequel – Gone with the RFP

Ms. Category Management

Gone with the RFP - The Prequel by Ms Category Management.

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3 Ways to Increase Agility and Support Exploratory Sourcing Using Procurement Technology

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The post 3 Ways to Increase Agility and Support Exploratory Sourcing Using Procurement Technology appeared first on Ivalua.

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How Brands Can Survive the Challenge of Amazon’s Private Label

Supply Chain Brain

Big-box retailers have long challenged consumer brands with their own private-label alternatives. But it took Amazon.com to turbocharge the practice.

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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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Cluster Analysis for Smart Decision-Making

Solvoyo

Imagine you are the owner of a modest grocery store in your neighborhood. You know most of your customers in person and you do a pretty […]. The post Cluster Analysis for Smart Decision-Making appeared first on Solvoyo.

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Paying Doctors and Nurses – Can be a GOOD Thing #Change My Mind

Ms. Category Management

Why Paying Doctors and Nurses can be a Good Thing - Change My Mind by Ms Category Management.

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Good News for Holiday Coffee Lovers — More Investment in Responsible Coffee Supply Chains

SupplyShift

The holiday coffee-drinking season is upon us! On November 1, Starbucks locations in the US and Canada unveiled four new versions of the company’s much-anticipated festive holiday cups ready to be filled with seasonal favorites like gingerbread lattes, peppermint mochas, and caramel bruleé lattes. As you enjoy your favorite holiday drinks this season, it should warm more than your belly to know that the coffee industry as a whole — including major players like Starbucks, McDonald’s, and Dunkin’

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Manufacturers Are a Sitting Duck for Hackers

Supply Chain Brain

While the WannaCry and Petya attacks may be long forgotten by the media, their lasting effects are still wreaking havoc on many major corporations.

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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?

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Cluster Analysis for Smart Decision-Making

Solvoyo

Imagine you are the owner of a modest grocery store in your neighborhood. You know most of your customers in person and you do a pretty […]. The post Cluster Analysis for Smart Decision-Making appeared first on Solvoyo.

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Streamlining Compliance With an Audit Management System

Supply Chain Brain

Auditing is a vital element in ensuring regulatory compliance — an increasingly important factor in today's business processes and operations.

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Good News for Holiday Coffee Lovers — More Investment in Responsible Coffee Supply Chains

SupplyShift

The holiday coffee-drinking season is upon us! On November 1, Starbucks locations in the US and Canada unveiled four new versions of the company’s much-anticipated festive holiday cups ready to be filled with seasonal favorites like gingerbread lattes, peppermint mochas, and caramel bruleé lattes. As you enjoy your favorite holiday drinks this season, it should warm more than your belly to know that the coffee industry as a whole — including major players like Starbucks, McDonald’s, and Dunkin’