All Things Supply Chain

JANUARY 25, 2021

We already know from the textile market that a large proportion of products are now manufactured in Central China.

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ivalua

JANUARY 29, 2021

PWC has been publishing the annual procurement survey since 2015, capturing many of the trends in procurement that we now see in organisations, such as the focus on supplier risk management. Ivalua was honoured to provide some commentary on the survey results during a webinar with PWC in Sweden, as the 2020 survey is even more fascinating. The survey for 2020 delivers this level of insight but also provides special insight as responses to the survey were split between responses before the Covid

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Jaggaer

JANUARY 28, 2021

The post Kelly Barner Reflects on 25 Years of Procurement Innovation appeared first on JAGGAER.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 26, 2021

What is MRO? or What is MRO supplies? or What does MRO stand for in manufacturing? Or what does MRO stand for in purchasing? In this blog, I have tried to answer these questions. What is MRO? MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations Supply) is an important part of most manufacturing and service businesses and. Continue reading. The post What is MRO?

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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.

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All Things Supply Chain

JANUARY 27, 2021

Blockchain is one of the most versatile technologies that has been released in this lifetime.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 25, 2021

The logistics could be as simple as implementing best practices in leadership, communication and technology. Here are six steps to achieve it.

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ProcurePort

JANUARY 28, 2021

After enough observation, a pattern emerges among structures, natural ecosystems, scientific and philosophical theories, and even man-made concepts. One of these patterns is that each has a core. Something that is really at the heart of the matter. In procurement, or source to contract systems, that core is contract management. Contract management is truly the […].

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All Things Supply Chain

JANUARY 29, 2021

Amazon halts alcohol sales in Northern Ireland due to new Brexit rules Amazon has stopped the sales of wines, beers and sprits in Northern Ireland and is preparing to de-list…

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 25, 2021

We'll see more supplier diversity and the rise of the Chief Data Officer, but we still aren't ready for an A.I. revolution.

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ivalua

JANUARY 27, 2021

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Jan. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Ivalua, a global leader in Cloud Spend Management solutions, and the International Association for Data Quality, Governance and Analytics (IADQGA) today announced a partnership to improve the use of data in procurement and supply chain decisions. Ivalua is now the inaugural gold level sponsor of the IADQGA.

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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.

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ProcurePort

JANUARY 27, 2021

The procurement industry is changing at a fast pace owing to the rapid development of new procurement technologies. With digitalization becoming the norm, Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) have found it necessary to stay on top of the news regarding procurement software best practices. The hot topic right now is the future of procurement technology and […].

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The Network Effect

JANUARY 26, 2021

The post The Death of the Supply Chain and Birth of the Digital Supply Network appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 28, 2021

The challenge of securing increasingly complex, flexible, and responsive supply chains has grown enormously over the past year.

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ivalua

JANUARY 27, 2021

What is stopping your AP Team from Being Superheroes? During these tumultuous times, achieving AP automation superhero status may seem an impossible task, as you continue to battle disrupted supply chains, high costs and general chaos. Although it may seem hopeless, opportunity awaits with the right transformation strategies, and Invoice to Pay solution.

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ProcurePort

JANUARY 26, 2021

Language is one of those mysteries of life that we might never truly understand. Naturally, it’s occurred all over the world – advancing and evolving until it is what we know it as today. Yet, even still; depending on the context, the setting, even the niche-market, terminology, and jargon create new language constantly. Understanding the […].

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EazyStock

JANUARY 27, 2021

2021 Supply Chain and Inventory Management Trends for the US. Last year’s list of supply chain and inventory management trends to look out for in 2020 included things like “greening” the supply chain (that is, the growth of environmentally-friendly practices in every step of the supply chain), the growth of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning and globalization for small- and mid-sized businesses.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 27, 2021

Years from now when the pandemic’s impact on global business is analyzed, it’s likely that the most lucrative change will be how it pushed — or actually shoved — massive markets into the modern e-commerce era.

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ivalua

JANUARY 25, 2021

The post The 2021 Pivot: How Leading CPOs Are Mastering Procurement’s Post-Pandemic Response appeared first on Ivalua.

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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?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 25, 2021

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Why is 3D Printing Revolutionary for Supply Chain? Get Our EBOOK HERE. 3D Printing is changing global Supply Chains article and permission to publish here provided by Maria Hills. In the past people could be forgiven for thinking 3D printing was ‘for the future’. The pandemic changed all that dramatically.

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

JANUARY 29, 2021

AP transformation is not a new concept in these times. However, Accounts payable teams have long strived to manage the quality of their programs through ERP controls and reporting functionality. But ERP controls are designed around configuration rules and access rights; they do not assess the quality of transactions, nor are they built to assist finance teams in driving process improvements.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 26, 2021

As China pushes the world to avoid official dealings with Taiwan, leaders across the globe are realizing just how dependent they’ve become on the island democracy.

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ivalua

JANUARY 29, 2021

Christophe Raynaud Chief Purchasing Officer. Christophe has over 25 years in the purchasing of large international groups as well as family groups. At Bouygues Construction, he learned the conduct and management of the procurement of large-scale projects such as Hinkley Point (nuclear power plant). He has been faced with high volatility purchases such as copper/aluminum cables or categories where suppliers are in an oligopolistic (elevators) or monopolistic (Lycra) position during is long experi

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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

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 26, 2021

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 10 Vital Supply Chain Lessons from the Coronavirus Pandemic! GET our EBOOK HERE. A year of dealing with the disruptions caused by the Coronavirus , combined with another tough year ahead, has created an environment of Pandemic fatigue of the highest order. Children have had to stay at home instead of going to school.

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Jaggaer

JANUARY 29, 2021

The post 10 of the Most Important Areas to Track Procurement Metrics appeared first on JAGGAER.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 24, 2021

Here's why the cost of shipping goods out of China is soaring right now.

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ivalua

JANUARY 29, 2021

Frédéric Lino EVP Purchasing and Supply Chain. Frédéric Lino obtained in 1990 a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Compiegne, University of Technology), completed in 1994 by a PHD in Biomechanics and Ergonomics (Paris Saclay). He also holds an Executive Master in International Purchasing Management from ESSEC Business School (2012). Frédéric began his career in the automotive industry as product manager for Renault-Dacia in 1999 before being appointed in 2006 Renault program director for the Mid

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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.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 27, 2021

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Truck Drivers – Unsung Heroes of the Supply Chain! (Infographic). Get Our EBOOK HERE. Trucking regulations article and permission to publish here provided by Saaed Darwish. Per sheer physical size Canada is the world’s second largest country. Of course, in terms of population, Canada is also one of the least densely populated major nations.

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Jaggaer

JANUARY 29, 2021

The post 5 Tips for Tool Rollout to Harmonize Processes and Increase Compliance appeared first on JAGGAER.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 28, 2021

Boeing Co. set a target of designing and certifying its jetliners to fly on 100% sustainable fuels by 2030 amid rising pressure on planemakers to get serious about climate change.

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ivalua

JANUARY 29, 2021

Frédéric Lino Directeur des Achats et de la Supply Chain. Frédéric Lino obtient en 1990 un diplôme d’ingénieur en génie mécanique (Université de Technologie de Compiègne), suivi en 1994, d’un Doctorat en Biomécanique et Ergonomie (Paris Saclay). Il est également titulaire depuis 2012 d’un Master Exécutif en Gestion des Achats Internationaux (ESSEC Business School).

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