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Hear from Covea CPO what impact Ivalua Procurement is having

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Why I.T. Systems Are Key for Global Supply Chain Evolution

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The source of many issues in supply chain and logistics management often can be traced to underperforming, overburdened I.T. systems.

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How Social Media Benefits Supply Chain!

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Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain as a Service (SCaaS)! Article written for, and permission to publish here provided by, Katie Russell at fronetics.com. If your supply chain company isn’t active on social media, know that your competitors are. Here are four ways social media can help the supply chain in improving processes and expanding your audiences.

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June 2019 Automation Hero: Erwin van der Wouden of Araco

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Erwin van der Wouden, supply chain manager at Araco, has automated the purchasing of more than 2000 SKUs. Name: Erwin van der Wouden. Title: Supply Chain Manager. Company: Araco International. Congratulations on the award, Erwin! Could you please tell me a little about your role and what processes or tasks have you automated at Araco? Thank you! I am the Supply Chain Manager at Araco International , a fast-growing wholesaler of promotional business gifts, based out of Enschede, the Netherlands.

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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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The Path to Greatness – Driving a Successful Transformation Across Global Procurement & Supply Chain

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Companies Are Wildly Overestimating Their ‘Digital Maturity’ in Supplier Management

Supply Chain Brain

When it comes to assessing progress toward digital transformation of the procurement function, a lot of companies appear far less advanced than they think they are.

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Negotiation Donkeys – Quit Your Crying!

Ms. Category Management

It's 2019 and the Negotiation Donkeys are on my last nerve! Read more to hear what the top 5 common excuses are and what I think we should do moving forward.

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Vinci Energies Chooses Ivalua Procurement

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How Food Producers Are Responding to a Delivery-Oriented World

Supply Chain Brain

Consumer demand for ease and efficiency is disrupting the food industry.

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Junk Mail is Clogging the Supply Chain!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Supply Chain Carbon Footprint Reduction Strategy. Every week I receive approximately 20 -25 pieces of physical mail in my mailbox. Amazingly, week after week only 1-2 pieces of that mail are actually bills or other items that I should be getting. The rest is Junk! That’s right 95% of the mail that I get is Junk and gets immediately thrown in the recycle bin.

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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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How to Use ABC Analysis for Inventory Management (and the Added Value of XYZ Analysis)

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If you’re wondering what is the best way to manage inventory with hundreds or even thousands of SKUs, you’ve found your answer: ABC analysis (otherwise known as ABC classification ). In this post, we’re going to discuss how you can classify your inventory into three ABC categories and introduce the concept of XYZ analysis. But first here’s a quick reminder of what ABC classification of inventory is: ABC Analysis Definition.

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3 Epic Business Faux Pas you’ll be happy didn’t happen to you!

Ms. Category Management

3 epic business faux pas that will make you cringe! Join me and laugh at my pain!

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Three Benefits of Moving Spend Management to the Cloud

Supply Chain Brain

Many organizations today are recognizing the need to shift their spend-management operations to the cloud.

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Blockchain for Responsible Sourcing – Where Does It Fit?

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Blockchain is a revolutionary technology — without a doubt. The next-level security, transparency, and efficiency of blockchain technology will redefine many industries and business processes, especially those dealing with transactional data. It’s no surprise, then, that blockchain has created a buzz in the supply chain management industry. Does the vast potential of this promising technology mean that companies of all sizes and stages should be rebuilding their responsible sourcing systems from

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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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June 2019 Automation Hero: Erwin van der Wouden of Araco

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Erwin van der Wouden, supply chain manager at Araco, has automated the purchasing of more than 2000 SKUs. Name: Erwin van der Wouden. Title: Supply Chain Manager. Company: Araco International. Congratulations on the award, Erwin! Could you please tell me a little about your role and what processes or tasks have you automated at Araco? Thank you! I am the Supply Chain Manager at Araco International , a fast-growing wholesaler of promotional business gifts, based out of Enschede, the Netherlands.

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How to Use Big Data Analytics to Drive Business Value in Procurement Forward (Part 1)

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JAGGAER InsideSpend Thought leadership Series – In this blog series, we profile leaders in the procurement industry. We hope their insights and experiences inspire you to achieve greatness in procurement. A conversation with Walter Charles, Chief Procurement Officer at Biogen. . As we gear up for REV2019 , we’re revisiting this interview with Walter Charles, CPO of Biogen, who sat down with us at last year’s REV event to discuss the procurement challenges and trends facing manufacturin

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Blockchain for Responsible Sourcing – Where Does It Fit?

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Blockchain is a revolutionary technology — without a doubt. The next-level security, transparency, and efficiency of blockchain technology will redefine many industries and business processes, especially those dealing with transactional data. It’s no surprise, then, that blockchain has created a buzz in the supply chain management industry. Does the vast potential of this promising technology mean that companies of all sizes and stages should be rebuilding their responsible sourcing systems from

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How to Use ABC Analysis for Inventory Management (and the Added Value of XYZ Analysis)

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If you’re wondering what is the best way to manage inventory with hundreds or even thousands of SKUs, you’ve found your answer: ABC analysis (otherwise known as ABC classification ). In this post, we’re going to discuss how you can classify your inventory into three ABC categories and introduce the concept of XYZ analysis. But first here’s a quick reminder of what ABC classification of inventory is: ABC Analysis Definition.

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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?