Interview with a Supply Chain Leader – Santa Claus
All Things Supply Chain
DECEMBER 18, 2018
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
ivalua
DECEMBER 17, 2018
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 Growing Expectations of Last Mile Delivery!
Supply Chain Game Changer
DECEMBER 21, 2018
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.
8 Steps to Follow While Doing Cluster Analysis for Smart Decision-Making
Solvoyo
DECEMBER 17, 2018
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.
Load Optimization: A Sustainable Way To Reduce Transportation Costs
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Discover strategies to optimize load building and achieve significant transportation cost savings. Plus, learn how load optimization can help reduce CO 2 emissions and align with climate regulations and consumer expectations. Finally, discover best practices for sustainable load optimization.
The Importance of Last-Mile Facilities in the Supply Chain
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 18, 2018
Whether it’s one-day, same-day or one-hour shipping, how can retailers fulfill delivery promises?
PKP ENERGETYKA ON TRACK TOWARDS FULL PROCESS AUTOMATION
ivalua
DECEMBER 19, 2018
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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Supply & Demand Chain Executive Green Award
The Network Effect
DECEMBER 19, 2018
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.
Manufacturers Are a Sitting Duck for Hackers
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 18, 2018
While the WannaCry and Petya attacks may be long forgotten by the media, their lasting effects are still wreaking havoc on many major corporations.
The 13th Annual Health Care Supply Chain Summit, 28 – 29 January 2019, New Orleans
ivalua
DECEMBER 19, 2018
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!
Cluster Analysis for Smart Decision-Making
Solvoyo
DECEMBER 17, 2018
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.
Autonomous AI Agents Are the Future of Procurement and Supply Chain Operations
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As early as next year, procurement and supply chain operations will begin to adopt AI agents, often called “agentic AI,” to work alongside employees to make and execute decisions with precision across procurement and even the most complex global supply chains. Unlike LLM-based generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, these AI agents do not require prompts from humans.
Paying Doctors and Nurses – Can be a GOOD Thing #Change My Mind
Ms. Category Management
DECEMBER 16, 2018
Why Paying Doctors and Nurses can be a Good Thing - Change My Mind by Ms Category Management.
Can Fast-Track Training of Vets Solve the Driver Shortage?
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 17, 2018
A proposal by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to address the deficit of 900,000 truck drivers has attracted both support and opposition.
3 Ways to Increase Agility and Support Exploratory Sourcing Using Procurement Technology
ivalua
DECEMBER 17, 2018
The post 3 Ways to Increase Agility and Support Exploratory Sourcing Using Procurement Technology appeared first on Ivalua.
Cluster Analysis for Smart Decision-Making
Solvoyo
DECEMBER 17, 2018
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.
Freight Procurement Simplified: Bids from Hours to Minutes
Speaker: Eric Berdinis, Ran Sun, & Chris Chmielewski
Procuring freight can be cumbersome, time-consuming, and error-prone. If you’re frustrated with the complex and manual processes for obtaining bids for your contract and spot freight, you’re not alone. In today’s fast-moving supply chain environment, optimizing these processes is critical to staying competitive and cutting costs. Join this exclusive webinar with experts from Uber Freight to learn how the latest digital tools and automation can transform your freight procurement strategy by strea
Women Supporting Women #WSW – Christy Willmon
Ms. Category Management
DECEMBER 21, 2018
Women Supporting Women WSW - Christy Willmon Consulting blog by Ms Category Management.
Is IoT Right for Your Supply Chain?
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 20, 2018
A technological transformation is taking place in supply chains across the globe today.
Good News for Holiday Coffee Lovers — More Investment in Responsible Coffee Supply Chains
SupplyShift
DECEMBER 18, 2018
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’
How Brands Can Survive the Challenge of Amazon’s Private Label
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 16, 2018
Big-box retailers have long challenged consumer brands with their own private-label alternatives. But it took Amazon.com to turbocharge the practice.
How To Align Product Management And Supply Chain Operations For Successful Product Launches
Speaker: Shalini Dinesh
Effective cross-functional collaboration and communication heavily influence product launch success. Research shows that as many as 70% of product launches fail due to inadequate coordination among stakeholders, including supply chain, product management, legal, marketing, and change control teams (Gartner, 2022). The 2023 Supply Chain Insights Report highlights that 60% of supply chain disruptions are caused by poor communication and misalignment among cross-functional teams.
Streamlining Compliance With an Audit Management System
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 16, 2018
Auditing is a vital element in ensuring regulatory compliance — an increasingly important factor in today's business processes and operations.
The Prequel – Gone with the RFP
Ms. Category Management
DECEMBER 18, 2018
Gone with the RFP - The Prequel by Ms Category Management.
Good News for Holiday Coffee Lovers — More Investment in Responsible Coffee Supply Chains
SupplyShift
DECEMBER 18, 2018
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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