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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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As early as next year, procurement and supply chain operations will begin to adopt AI agents, often called “agentic AI,” to work alongside employees to make and execute decisions with precision across procurement and even the most complex global supply chains. Unlike LLM-based generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, these AI agents do not require prompts from humans.

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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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Jaggaer

JANUARY 28, 2021

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

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ivalua

JANUARY 28, 2021

Agenda. Day 1 – April 27. PRACTITIONER LESSONS. DAY 2 – April 28. INNOVATION DAY. DAY 3 – April 29. CUSTOMERS ONLY. 11:30pm EDT. Exhibit Hall Opening. 12:30pm EDT. Welcome. 12:40pm EDT. CEO Keynote. David Khuat-Duy Chief Executive Officer & Founder – IVALUA. 1:00pm EDT. Inspiring Keynote. General McChrystal Former Commander of U.S. and International Forces in Afghanistan. 1:30pm EDT.

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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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Speaker: Eric Berdinis, Ran Sun, & Chris Chmielewski

Procuring freight can be cumbersome, time-consuming, and error-prone. If you’re frustrated with the complex and manual processes for obtaining bids for your contract and spot freight, you’re not alone. In today’s fast-moving supply chain environment, optimizing these processes is critical to staying competitive and cutting costs. Join this exclusive webinar with experts from Uber Freight to learn how the latest digital tools and automation can transform your freight procurement strategy by strea

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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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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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ivalua

JANUARY 26, 2021

Pierre-François Thaler Co-Founder and Co-CEO. Cofondateur et co-PDG d’EcoVadis, Pierre-François compte plus de 20 ans d’expérience dans le domaine des achats. Avant de fonder EcoVadis, il était à la tête de B2Build SA, la première place de marché B2B pour l’industrie européenne de la construction. Il a également été directeur de la division de l’externalisation des processus achats chez Ariba durant plusieurs années.

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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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Speaker: Shalini Dinesh

Effective cross-functional collaboration and communication heavily influence product launch success. Research shows that as many as 70% of product launches fail due to inadequate coordination among stakeholders, including supply chain, product management, legal, marketing, and change control teams (Gartner, 2022). The 2023 Supply Chain Insights Report highlights that 60% of supply chain disruptions are caused by poor communication and misalignment among cross-functional teams.

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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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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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ivalua

JANUARY 26, 2021

Pierre-François Thaler Co-Founder and Co-CEO. Pierre-François brings over 20 years of experience in Procurement to his current role as Co-Founder and Co-CEO at EcoVadis. Prior to founding EcoVadis, he was CEO of B2Build SA, the first B2B marketplace for the European construction industry. He also spent several years as a director for the Ariba Procurement BPO business.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 25, 2021

Hector Padilla comes from a long line of Southern California truckers, but it wasn’t until going to school and dabbling in aviation that he decided to follow in the family tradition.

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World of Procurement blog

JANUARY 27, 2021

When I graduated college with my shiny new Supply Chain Management degree, I figured I was heading into my first job to work on supplier contract negotiations, optimizing production line output, and all of the other 'sexy' supply chain management strategy we had spent two years learning about. It was 11PM on a weekday when I received the phone call.

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ivalua

JANUARY 29, 2021

The post Procurement 2021: Big Trends and Predictions appeared first on Ivalua.

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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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Financial institutions must navigate a complex web of policies, procedures and regulations to ensure compliance and manage risk. When Hellenic Bank, a leading retail lender in Cyprus, set out to transform its procurement operations, it needed more than just software deployment. It required a partner that would help embed its intricate buying processes — with all its validations, risk assessments and tiered approvals — into a unified system.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 27, 2021

FourKites , a real-time supply chain visibility platform, announced a new alliance with Infosys, a global provider of next-generation digital services and consulting, to deliver supply chain process innovations and technology solutions.

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Jaggaer

JANUARY 26, 2021

The post Procurement Simplified: Unraveling the Complexities of Procure-to-Pay Technology appeared first on JAGGAER.

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ivalua

JANUARY 27, 2021

Sponsors. Platinum. Gold. Silver. Bronze. The post AMER 2021 – EN – Sponsors appeared first on Ivalua.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 28, 2021

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Get Our EBook here. Shared working spaces article and permission to publish here provided by Marlene Coleman. Over the years, business models have changed immensely to become much more dynamic and flexible. Businesses are now open to exploring ideas that might have, a few years ago, seemed outlandish and absurd.

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