All Things Supply Chain

JUNE 22, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has damaged many supply chains and, in some cases, even caused them to collapse altogether.

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ivalua

JUNE 24, 2020

Best practice financial services procurement capabilities now available for rapid deployment. Redwood City, CA June 25, 2020 – Ivalua, a leading provider of global Spend Management Cloud solutions, today announced the availability of a pre-packaged suite of solutions for financial services. The new packages span the full source-to-pay process and enable financial services customers to become more agile with regulatory compliance and accelerate cost optimization to deliver further value to

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Supply Chain Collaborator

JUNE 25, 2020

Will the trend toward a return to “regional manufacturing” boost volumes in over the road transportation in North America as manufacturers move away from Asian overseas operations? American manufacturers are adapting to significant modulation in the nature of their supply chains as market forces and current global events promote operating “closer to home”.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 22, 2020

Supply-chain and logistics providers should consider these four strategic actions.

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Advertiser: GEP

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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All Things Supply Chain

JUNE 24, 2020

The need for real-time tracking, accurate and timely delivery systems makes supply chain management ripe for technological innovation.

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ivalua

JUNE 25, 2020

Happy Friday! The last couple of months have been tough for everyone and have been filled with lots of worries for many of us. It has, however, also given us the time to reflect on many things. One thing in particular our team has been reflecting on is how great Ivalua has been in making sure we all as employees have been looked after and supported during these unprecedented times.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 24, 2020

Automated vehicle technology could emerge a vital tool in global supply chains during the pandemic.

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All Things Supply Chain

JUNE 26, 2020

Warehouse Demand Surges as Retailers Reset Supply Chains Demand for U.S. warehouse space is rebounding as upheaval from the coronavirus pandemic pushes businesses to retool their supply chains.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 23, 2020

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 10 Vital Supply Chain Lessons from the Coronavirus Pandemic! The Coronavirus pandemic has disrupted every aspect of our lives and the global economy. From shortages of toilet paper to personal protective equipment (PPE) to lockdowns of businesses and channels of every form, Supply Chain has been at the epicentre of this disruption and it has consumed all Supply Chain time.

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Supply chain Supply Leadership Demand 101

ivalua

JUNE 24, 2020

The post Ivalua Sourcing Datasheet appeared first on Ivalua.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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 Chain Brain

JUNE 25, 2020

A good supplier continuously helps customers adapt product designs to manufacturing processes, while identifying associated cost drivers.

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Suppliers 101

EazyStock

JUNE 24, 2020

The Coronavirus pandemic has highlighted many weaknesses in supply chains across the globe. Common challenges include unpredictable customer behavior, unreliable inventory supplies, rising logistical costs and internal capacity constraints. It’s already apparent that those supply chain management (SCM) teams that can adapt their operations and respond quickly to these issues will be one step ahead of their competition.

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Jaggaer

JUNE 23, 2020

Pharmaceutical companies have complex supply chains that are often not optimized to their full potential. Pharmaceutical materials must be closely monitored as they go through the pipeline, bringing a unique set of challenges. From source materials to distribution, the supply network must be carefully streamlined to produce the best results possible.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 24, 2020

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Supply Chain Carbon Footprint Reduction Strategy. Sustainable Packaging article and permission to publish here provided by Erich Lawson. Do you know what all big brands have in common? Eco-friendly packaging! Well-known brands all over the globe have made slight modifications to their packaging to cater to conscious and educated consumer needs.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 23, 2020

A contract lifecycle management system can help enterprises improve daily productivity and manage supplier risk amid the pandemic.

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The Procuretech Podcast

JUNE 24, 2020

Although it may not seem that way as we emerge from Covid-19, the war for talent is just about to get real. The thing is, it's the war for the right talent. If you're in a fairly generic, operational procurement role then I HIGHLY recommend you listen to this episode and take ACTION before you find yourself in a role that's becoming obsolete, thanks to the unstoppable march of technology and automation.

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EazyStock

JUNE 22, 2020

It’s no secret that the medical industry is facing major challenges worldwide due to Coronavirus. Medical and healthcare workers are stretched thin and at risk of infection themselves. Money and resources are tight. From manufacturing all the way through the supply chain to user, medical supplies have particularly been affected in terms of both demand and availability.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 25, 2020

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain Storm article and permission to publish here provided by Bryce Boothby. While most business cycles ebb and flow, two or three times in a generation we encounter an earth-shattering change that fundamentally reshapes the way we do business. We’re in the eye of the storm – and it’s not one to wait out.

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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?

Innovation

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 25, 2020

Fragmented data can quickly create serious issues and inefficiencies across your business.

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Data 85

Claritum

JUNE 25, 2020

Bath, UK (Jun 26, 2020) – Claritum, a provider of cloud based spend management solutions, today announced the company has been shortlisted for two awards for the Insider South West Global Growth Awards. “Insider’s South West Global Growth Awards celebrate the success of the region’s companies trading in overseas territories.” said Prof. Richard Hillum, Executive Chairman at Claritum.

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Jaggaer

JUNE 25, 2020

Procurement experts know that making deals is a key part of the job. From agreeing on bulk pricing with a supplier to working out budget numbers with internal stakeholders, procurement teams are locked in a constant give and take. But negotiation doesn’t have to be a battle and learning the steps to success is simpler than you may think. JAGGAER was lucky enough to hear from entrepreneur, speaker, and ace negotiator Molly Fletcher at the REV2019 Global Procurement Forum.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 22, 2020

Elements of the agriculture and food industries that have been slow to adopt technology are feeling the most pain from the coronavirus pandemic.

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Advertiser: GEP

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

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 25, 2020

Professionally managed pallet programs yield cost savings, transparency and optimization now, while positioning pallet users for the future.

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Management 52

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 25, 2020

Combined with new technologies, today's evolving economic and geopolitical circumstances are allowing "challenger" brands to take on long-established industry players.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 24, 2020

How do you roll out a company-wide solution that enables employees to mail and ship business materials safely, efficiently and cost-effectively from disparate locations?

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 24, 2020

The office supply industry faces an ever-present challenge to be financially competitive.

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Supply 40

Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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.

Buyers

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 24, 2020

The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) promises to be a bright light for many businesses struggling to find their path to recovery.

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