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Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up 02/05/2021 – 02/11/2021

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European warehouse demand surges as e-commerce giants Amazon, Alibaba snap up space The Coronavirus pandemic is accelerating the growth of e-commerce, including cross-border online sales between Chinese sellers and European…

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How Green Supply Chain Strategies will help your Company Grow

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What are Green Supply Chain Strategies? A recent survey that Ivalua did in the UK, “ Gaining the green view, How smart procurement can kick-start sustainability initiatives ” showed that 87% of UK businesses see “greener” supply chains as a competitive advantage. This may seem applicable for businesses where their business model is focused around promoting their green credentials, such as Everlane , who promote their green credentials strongly, such as moving all cotton production t

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Supply Chain Maturity Model – Basics You Must Know

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There are quite a few supply chain maturity models. These models attempt to drive best practices in Supply Chain Management. One basic idea behind the supply chain maturity model is that increased supply chain maturity will lead to improved supply chain performance, which in turn will lead to improved financial performance. But we all know. Continue reading.

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Four Trends for Succeeding in Today’s Omnichannel World

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The COVID-19 pandemic has fueled the impetus for many organizations to accelerate plans for new technologies and processes.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Anti-fragility in Supply Chain Management

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Living in a world of disruptions, supply chain management professionals know that many processes have become more fragile over the last few years.

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Supplier Collaboration as the Engine for Growth

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The post Supplier Collaboration as the Engine for Growth appeared first on Ivalua.

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Does the ‘New Normal’ Need a New Breed of Warehouse Manager?

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As we tackle the global pandemic era of warehouse management, many are starting to question if we require a new breed of manager to navigate our faster-moving environment.

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Costs or Emissions? The crucial question in vehicle logistics

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“We are running the most dangerous experiment in history right now, which is to see how much carbon dioxide the atmosphere can handle before there is an environmental catastrophe.

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Global Process Owners Week Europe – Managing Supplier Risk within Procure to Pay 

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The post Global Process Owners Week Europe – Managing Supplier Risk within Procure to Pay appeared first on Ivalua.

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How to Choose a Procurement Service Provider

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Are you looking to streamline operations, improve procurement delivery, and generate savings? If so, you’re not alone. Procurement has become such an integral function of every enterprise warranting its own staff and strategy. Unsurprisingly, however, numerous SMEs are struggling to keep up with the ever-changing demands and nature of the industry, resulting in them turning […].

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Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains

Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon

This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia

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How to Speed Up Sustainability? With an Accelerator, of Course

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For most businesses, in the economic train wreck that was 2020, sustainability took a back seat to survival.

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What is a Digital Transformation?

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Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What is the Digital Supply Chain? Get Our EBook here. Digital transformation article and permission to publish here provided by Bryce Boothby. For some time, I’ve been reading, watching and following the white papers, case studies, and countless webinars put on by keen minds about digital transformations.

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3 areas of development for Supplier Relationship Management

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Supplier Relationship Management has taken on new meaning in the unprecedented times in which we find ourselves living. Now is the time to rethink supplier relationships for 2021 and beyond. Supplier Relationship Management – time to rewrite the rule-book? The shortages of certain products that we have experienced (gloves, masks, tests, gel etc.) in the first half of 2020 due to the explosion in global demand and broken supply chains have highlighted the key role suppliers play, as well a

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How to Effectively Manage Business Spend

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The phrase, ‘you have to spend money to make money’ is sort of a constant in the business world. Although, as with everything in life, there needs to be balance to the spending. This is where procurement comes into play. While procurement is often looked at as simply the sourcing lifecycle of contracts for needed […]. The post How to Effectively Manage Business Spend appeared first on ProcurePort Blog.

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The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report

Procurement leaders are at a pivotal moment. With CPOs playing an increasingly strategic role, it’s time to leverage innovation and technology to drive resilience and efficiency. Download The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report to uncover key insights to thrive in a dynamic procurement landscape. What’s Inside: How CPOs are driving strategic decision-making and technology adoption The top priorities and challenges for procurement in 2025 Why AI, sustainability, and data analytics are essential for

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Chip Shortage Spirals Beyond Cars to Phones and Consoles

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Chip shortages are expected to wipe out $61 billion of sales for automakers alone, but the hit to the much larger electronics industry — while tough to quantify at this early stage — could be far larger.

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Common Photocopier Problems and How to Fix Them!

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Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. How to Maintain a Photocopier! Common photocopier problems article and permission to publish here provided by Daniel Calvin at number1officemachines.com.au. There is no doubt regarding the obvious necessity of a photocopier – you just cannot do without them! Buying a photocopy machine is a big job, like it rightfully should be!

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Hackett Group – Key Procurement Insights

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JAGGAER’s Human Equity Project Leader Gives Her Story on the Movement

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The post JAGGAER’s Human Equity Project Leader Gives Her Story on the Movement appeared first on JAGGAER.

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Future-Proofing Enterprise Commerce: Why Extensibility Wins with Shopify

Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón

Enterprise commerce is evolving fast, and brands relying on rigid, one-size-fits-all solutions risk losing agility. But modernization doesn’t have to mean disruption. In this webinar, we’ll explore how an extensible, modular approach empowers brands to integrate new capabilities, enhance performance, and scale efficiently—all while leveraging Shopify’s strengths.

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DAT and Axele Announce Partnership to Expand Load Board and TMS Integration

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DAT Freight & Analytics and Axele recently announced an agreement that expands the integration between Axele’s cloud-based TMS and DAT’s load board network.

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What Powers Artificial Intelligence (AI)? A Guide to Procurement!

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Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Over the Next Half Decade! Get Our EBook here. What powers Artificial Intelligence article and permission to publish here provided by Edward McGeachie at myseaforth.com. Artificial Intelligence is an increasing part of our everyday lives, powering our smart phones and the internet of things.

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Paris 2021 – EN – Digitalizing and refocusing – 3-45pm

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Digitalizing and refocusing procurement processes through a unified platform approach. Strengthening Procurement’s position as a trusted advisor is critical to success. Effective digitization is key to enabling leaders with the time and information required, and optimizing processes. In this session, learn how the increased involvement of Procurement’s expertise – powered by the Ivalua platform – helped optimize processes at Verallia, including Supplier Certification and

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The agile supply chain is back in trend. But this time it’s for real!

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My mum used to say that if you wait long enough, the same things will come back in to fashion. I suppose that is also true when you blog long enough about supply chain. In 2012 I wrote a short blog about demand driven & agile supply chains , which seems to be all the hype back then. Some of the quotes I picked up from social media then; ‘ you have to be agile to survive in today’s global competitive environment ’ and ‘ you’re agile or you’re dead!’.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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What to Know About Tax Deductions for PPP Borrowers

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Throughout the past few months, it felt like Congress and the IRS were constantly butting heads with one another about whether or not business expenses paid for using Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan money could still be considered tax deductible.

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An Overview of Cryptocurrencies!

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Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What is Blockchain? And How Does it Work? (Infographic). GET our EBOOK HERE. An overview of cryptocurrencies article and permission to publish here provided by Dean Miller. Because of the fast-paced growth and innovations of the internet, many transactions that could only be done through meetings and other personal activities in previous years can now be done online.

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Paris 2021 – FR – Effectively Managing. – 3-55pm

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Gérer efficacement les données, les risques et la performances des fournisseurs. Etablir un environnement où les informations sont échangées de façon digitale entre acheteurs et fournisseurs et où les processus sont interconnectés est devenu essentiel à la bonne gestion des Achats et de la Supply Chain. L’intégration de ces processus aux canaux d’information permet des communications instantanées, ciblées qui permettent de prendre des décisions rapides et éclairées et d’anticiper les

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How does eCommerce Affect Inventory Management?

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Better Inventory Management for eCommerce. eCommerce is a rapidly growing phenomenon across the globe. Statista projects that eCommerce sales will surpass $740 billion in the US by 2023. But it’s not just the B2C sector experiencing rapid growth. B2B ecommerce sales have also accelerated; Forrester projects that 17% of all eCommerce sales in the US will be B2B by 2023.

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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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Podcast | What’s Wrong With the Pharma Supply Chain?

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When it comes to efficient distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine and other drugs, the pharmaceutical supply chain is falling short.

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Why $0.001 Matters!

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Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Purchase Price Variance (PPV)! A Profit or Loss Opportunity? Get Our EBook here. As the old saying goes, “Take care of the pennies and the dollars will take care of themselves!” This phrase, or rather the British version thereof, is attributed to William Lowndes, who lived from 1652-1724.

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AMER 2021 – Arizona – Agenda

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Amber Holmes. Co-op Program and Special Projects Manager. Carter Marshall. Co-op Program and Special Projects Coordinator, State Procurement Office. Breakout Session. Modernizing the Government Cooperative. Cooperative contracts are becoming increasingly popular for all levels of Government. However, managing cooperatives with outdated processes and technology can create more burden than opportunity.

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Everything You Need to Know About the JAGGAER Supplier Network

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The post Everything You Need to Know About the JAGGAER Supplier Network appeared first on JAGGAER.

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Brace for Impact. Unpredictable Tariff Disruptions Are Here––Your Playbook

Tariffs will have a major impact on your supply chain, margins, and operations. Drawing on our work with global companies across manufacturing, automotive, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, software, technology, financial services, and a range of service industries, we outline the key strategic and tactical actions companies are taking to navigate this period of heightened uncertainty.