Sat.Dec 15, 2018 - Fri.Dec 21, 2018

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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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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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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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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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7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024

Procurement and supply chain leaders are presented with their fair share of challenges, with a host of tools and strategies to resolve them. That said, what’s the best path forward to leverage this year’s trends? In this recap of a recent GEP-WBR webinar, 7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024, GEP’s Pramod Sethumadhavan explores seven vital leadership trends that will help guide procurement and supply chain decision-makers.

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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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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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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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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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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 Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing

Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

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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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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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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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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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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller

As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe

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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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Is IoT Right for Your Supply Chain?

Supply Chain Brain

A technological transformation is taking place in supply chains across the globe today.

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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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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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Supply Chain Orchestration: A New Era in Supply Chain Management

When the only certainty is uncertainty, what does that mean for today’s supply chain management approaches? This eBook delves into how supply chain orchestration can help businesses unlock agility, transparency, intelligence, and trust across their end-to-end supply chain.

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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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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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The Prequel – Gone with the RFP

Ms. Category Management

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