ivalua
JUNE 29, 2021
Part I: Building Business Cases and Driving Momentum. Supplier diversity programs are something many procurement professionals in the United States (U.S.) have accepted as a key element of procurement. These programs are as familiar to procurement professionals as concepts like spend analysis or category management. This mainstream awareness is directly attributable to the U.S.
ProcurePort
JUNE 30, 2021
Is there a cost-effective way to effectively manage a supplier database? Procurement teams are always on the hunt for resources that allow them to streamline the vendor management process. That’s why in the world of e-Procurement, one tool that is exceedingly appreciated is the supplier portal. This extremely useful system simplifies supplier management allowing for […].
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Supply Chain Brain
JULY 1, 2021
There’s an opportunity to improve food supply chain logistics and planning with a future-proofing mindset. No element requires more consideration and investment in this regard than transparency.
Supply Chain Game Changer
JULY 2, 2021
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Fireworks Supply Chain! Shipping container shortage article and permission to publish here provided by Sam White at Argentus. Over the past 15 months, we’ve been writing on the Argentus blog about the immense impacts that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on global supply chains – particularly, as you might expect of a recruitment firm, from the perspective of talent and skills.
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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.
ivalua
JULY 2, 2021
The post Transportation Datasheet appeared first on Ivalua.
ProcurePort
JULY 1, 2021
The strategies and tactics that procurement professionals develop and choose to implement often affect one another. This is because there are certain tactics that pair well together, and when done correctly, each is elevated by the presence of the other. Constructing a strategy out of complimentary tactics, then, is a good way to optimize value […].
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Supply Chain Game Changer
JUNE 30, 2021
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Omnichannel Customer Service Best Practices! White glove services article and permission to publish here provided by Christian Cabaluna. The growth of the eCommerce industry redefined the whole meaning of customer satisfaction. A product’s quality and price no longer define how much value a good has.
ProcurePort
JUNE 29, 2021
Artificial intelligence always has been, is still, and possibly always will be a very hot topic. From theory to practicality, to cinematic wonder, and otherworldly possibility – artificial intelligence has been the focal point for a lot of great minds across fields and industries, for a long while. Today, though, AI is more heavily practiced […].
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 1, 2021
More than 90% of restaurants say they’ll continue using third-party delivery services after the pandemic.
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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.
Supply Chain Game Changer
JUNE 30, 2021
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. How AI, Machine Learning and Automation Will Impact Business! Legal industry article and permission to publish here provided by Jais Frank. With unprecedented and uncontrolled advancements in technology grasping the professional sector, everyone’s concerned about the changes it would bring in the daily operations and the careers of those whose jobs will get substituted with technology.
ivalua
JULY 1, 2021
There is a storm coming in the accounts payable (AP) world. The tides of suppliers and payments are changing and in order to withstand the tidal waves of change and influx of AP transactions, organizations will need to find agility within their operations. Unfortunately, traditional payment approaches treat invoices to payments as a process silo, locked within the fragmented ERP which cannot support the change.
EazyStock
JULY 2, 2021
What is a Bill of Materials (BOM)? In its simplest form, a bill of materials (BOM) is a list of components, parts or materials required to manufacture, assemble or repair a product. A BOM is often hierarchical, with the finished product at the top and sub-items below. In inventory management a BOM is critical to ensure the correct quantities of each item are procured and available at the right time to prevent delays along the supply chain.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 30, 2021
Automation in operations, manufacturing, finance and marketing have enabled significant improvements in productivity. So where does technology go from here? Robotic process automation holds the answer.
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Supply Chain Game Changer
JUNE 28, 2021
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Cyber Security: The Weakest Link is Your Biggest Risk! Satellite solutions article and permission to publish here provided by Chiyako Ikeda. For all those in the shipping industry, satellite solutions can significantly assist in all areas of coordination. No matter what sector of the merchant shipping industry you are a part of – dry cargo to tankers, container shipping to smaller coastal tonnage or specialised units – satcom
ivalua
JUNE 30, 2021
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EazyStock
JULY 2, 2021
What is a Bill of Materials (BOM)? A bill of materials , as known as BOM or Bill of Material, is similar to a recipe in that it contains a list of components required to build a certain product. It also details the process of building assemblies and sub-assemblies towards the completion of the product. Furthermore, it describes the individual parts required at each stage and where they are in their production and procurement cycle.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 30, 2021
Investors are pouring billions into successful global marketplace sellers and businesses, providing back-end resources to expand internationally.
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?
Supply Chain Game Changer
JULY 1, 2021
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Sustainable Packaging! (Infographic). Packaging optimization article and permission to publish here provided by Mariana Wilona. If there is any stage that can affect the supply chain process, it is the packaging. Shipping companies and fulfillment centers package products to guarantee protection and ensure the end-user receives them in good condition.
ivalua
JUNE 30, 2021
The post Ivalua 2021 Supplier Relationships Report appeared first on Ivalua.
World of Procurement podcast
JULY 1, 2021
If you’ve ever tried to run an event, to get your Suppliers in a room to share a vision, a requirement and to breed innovation and collaboration - it can be a nightmare. It requires not just a logistical masterclass but you need to be clear on why you want the Suppliers there, why it’s a good use of their time and what outcomes you want from the event.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 29, 2021
Supply chain managers need to understand where the vulnerabilities are, and what to expect in a peak season that’s poised to bring about increased pressure for shippers and carriers in terms of labor, capacity, transparency and supply.
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For years, you and your team have fought an uphill battle. Supply disruptions. Cost pressures. ESG compliance. You name it, and you’ve had to navigate it. In 2025, many challenges will persist, but procurement and supply chain teams have a powerful tool with rapidly advancing capabilities to tackle them — artificial intelligence (AI). The GEP Outlook 2025 report examines the disruptive transformation AI is driving in procurement and supply chains, alongside other key trends and the macroeconomic
Supply Chain Game Changer
JUNE 26, 2021
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 4 Unique Services Offered By Trucking Companies! Trucking companies article and permission to publish here provided by Saaed Darwish. What is it about trucking that’s stood the test of time? Most people will agree that trucking was likely among the most important factors in the industrialization of our societies.
ivalua
JUNE 30, 2021
The post How A Global Technology Consulting Leader Digitized Government Compliant Systems appeared first on Ivalua.
Superior Business Solutions
JULY 1, 2021
10 Quotes from Inspirational CEO’s, Leaders & Historical Figures to Keep You Going Strong! Simple fact: we’ve all been through a lot, and so have our businesses. And, though it may not seem like the time to celebrate, I think we can take a little pride that we’ve begun to come through to the other […]. The post 10 Quotes to Help You Meet the Challenge of Challenging Times first appeared on Superior Business Solutions.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 29, 2021
Here are six shipping signals to watch in the second half of the year.
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In today’s ultra-competitive markets, it’s no longer enough to wait for buyers to show obvious signs of interest. Instead, sales teams must be proactive, identifying and acting on nuanced buyer behaviors — often before prospects are fully ready to make a purchase. In this eBook from ZoomInfo & Sell Better, learn 10 actionable ways to use these buyer signals to transform your sales strategy and close deals faster.
Supply Chain Game Changer
JUNE 29, 2021
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Get Our EBOOK HERE. In the middle of our 5th year here at Supply Chain Game Changer we are proud to publish our 2021 Top 10 List. Here we are showcasing our 10 most popular articles for the first half of the year. Since we’ve started we have amassed an extensive library of over 750 articles.
Jaggaer
JUNE 30, 2021
The post JAGGAER Works with Siram to Build a New e-Procurement Platform appeared first on JAGGAER.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 28, 2021
A group of Oregon companies, business associations, and academic institutions today announced the formation of the Oregon Transparency Initiative (OTI), a public-private collaboration created to boost the transparency of Oregon’s supply chains.
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