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IvaluaNow – the Morning After the (Louvre) Night Before

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We covered day one at Ivalua NOW Paris pretty thoroughly in two previous articles, so now a brief round-up of some day two highlights. The audience held up remarkably well after our after-hours tour of the Louvre the night before, with pretty much a full house again for Frank Lheureux, General Manager EMEA for the firm. He kicked off the morning with some inspiration, as he told us that “machines don’t have emotions, so they cannot replace humans.

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Three common weaknesses in supply chain

Supply Chain Trend

In a recent Forbes article , three common supply chain weaknesses are highlighted: Being reactive rather than pro-active. Lack of visibility. Lack of accountability. The behavioural weaknesses – lack of pro-activity and accountability should be no surprise to me or the readers of my blog. As t he S&OP mindset study I conducted with Supply Chain Movement in 2017/2018 show similar results.

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Wearables in the Workplace: A Boon for Safety, or Intrusion on Privacy?

Supply Chain Brain

It’s been a rocky start for high-tech wearable devices for the consumer. But the supply chain offers a more fertile ground for growth.

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5 Steps for Sustaining Healthy 3PL Relationships!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 4 Steps for Establishing Healthy 3PL Relationships! Article originally published by, and permission to publish here provided by, Scott Leydin at [link]. The key to sustaining healthy 3PL relationships is very much dependent on the person that is given the role to manage the relationship with the 3PL service provider.

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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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Enabling the Autonomous Supply Chain

The Network Effect

It’s difficult for us today to imagine the relentless backbreaking labor and the ever-present threat of disease and death that. The post Enabling the Autonomous Supply Chain appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Different Pathways to Achieving Successful TMS Implementation

Supply Chain Collaborator

These days, there are so many TMS solution options it is almost easier to choose the wrong one than the right one. Here are three steps you can take to help determine how to engage the right solution for your organization and avoid wasting time and money deploying TMS tools that end up being a poor fit for your needs. Step One | Understand Your Size vs. the Size of the Solution Provider.

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4 Steps for Establishing Healthy 3PL Relationships!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What is a 3PL? The Ultimate Guide Including Definitions of 1PL, 2PL, and 4PL! Article originally published by, and permission to publish here provided by, Scott Leydin at [link]. The key to establishing healthy 3PL relationships starts with quality of the information that is provided at the time the request for a proposal (RFP) is submitted.

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April 2019 Automation Hero: Julia Montgomery of EazyStock

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EazyStock’s Iron Woman Julia helps small- and mid-sized businesses automate inventory processes . Julia Montgomery is one of EazyStock’s premier stock optimization experts and, in the role as Customer Success Manager, she has helped many companies around the world improve their processes and become more profitable through automation. Along with her work at EazyStock, Julia competes in long-distance triathlons at the elite level – maybe that’s where her contagious energy comes from.

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Why The Time Is Now for Sustainable Procurement

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Earth Day (April 22nd) is a celebration of commitment to creating a safer, healthier and cleaner world, making it a natural time to reflect on the power and value of sustainable procurement programs. Over the past several years, f ew topics have been as critical for global corporations as sustainability – investors, consumers, executive teams and other organizational stakeholders have realized that corporate responsibility doesn’t just build a better world, but also drives financial value.

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Six Tips for Optimizing Packaging in a Complex Retail Environment

Supply Chain Brain

Over the past decade, the retail industry has undergone a drastic makeover.

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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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Hey Procurement! It’s Time to SELL!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Could the CPO Be Replaced by the Chief Value Officer? The Procurement, or Purchasing, function is considered by many to be a necessary but non-strategic part of any organization. Study after study shows that this is a common view held amongst Executives and peer functions alike. This is not to say that they believe Procurement doesn’t play a role, but rather that they don’t view Procurement as playing a critical r

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April 2019 Automation Hero: Julia Montgomery of EazyStock

EazyStock

EazyStock’s Iron Woman Julia helps small- and mid-sized businesses automate inventory processes . Julia Montgomery is one of EazyStock’s premier stock optimization experts and, in the role as Customer Success Manager, she has helped many companies around the world improve their processes and become more profitable through automation. Along with her work at EazyStock, Julia competes in long-distance triathlons at the elite level – maybe that’s where her contagious energy comes from.