Supply Chain Queen

AUGUST 6, 2021

If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go with others. Lingering thought after a provocative chat with James George, previously at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and now in a new role at PYXERA Global!We explore a breadth of topics to redefine systems for sustainability, equity, and circularity-> starting. Read more. The post Moving From Ambition to Action with Upstream Thinking for a Sustainable + Circular World with Pyxera Global appeared first on SupplyChainQueen®.

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ProcurePort

AUGUST 5, 2021

What is the difference between procure-to-pay vs source-to-pay? As procurement systems and processes gradually take on more technological aspects new terms emerge. One such term is source-to-pay (S2P) which has its roots in procure-to-pay. And it is one of the roles of a sourcing specialist on a procurement team to understand them. But what exactly […].

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 1, 2021

Supply chains today can vary from simple to highly complex global networks. The use of several third-party logistics providers often weakens supply chain visibility and can make it difficult to track orders as they move through the system. This approach leaves businesses struggling to gather the needed data to resolve exceptions, implement corrective actions, and.

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ivalua

AUGUST 5, 2021

The post Ivalua’s Procurement & Supply Chain Summer Reading List appeared first on Ivalua.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 2, 2021

Initially spearheaded by the military aircraft industry out of a desire to improve the performance of future programs, the digital thread has emerged to become the technical foundation of Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing.

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ProcurePort

AUGUST 4, 2021

Speed and efficiency are top priorities when doing business in today’s climate. Slow purchase order processes can significantly hamper your business operations. There is no place for archaic legacy purchase order processing systems if you want to be competitive and realize cost savings. This is where online purchase order software comes into play. With this […].

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ivalua

AUGUST 2, 2021

The post Supplier Risk and Performance Management (SRPM) Checklist appeared first on Ivalua.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 2, 2021

One thing’s for certain, in this otherwise entirely unpredictable world of supply and demand: companies looking to succeed in commerce today can’t do it alone.

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ProcurePort

AUGUST 3, 2021

Quality supplies are the lifeblood of any successful enterprise. Indeed, one of procurement’s most important undertakings is to identify and align organizations with quality suppliers. These suppliers not only have to meet shipping requirements, pricing parameters, and quality control, quality suppliers can do this over and over again on a long-term basis.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 6, 2021

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. How to Become a Professional Bitcoin Trader! Crypto trader article and permission to publish here provided by Julia Beyers. Make Crypto trading a full time job! Cryptocurrency is becoming more than just a passing interest for institutional investors, and many are now branching into crypto full time.

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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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Solvoyo

AUGUST 1, 2021

Erkan Ceritoglu, Managing Director, Supply Chain at A101 and Asena Yosun Denizeri, Head of Retail Solutions at Solvoyo discuss how advanced analytics helped A101 manage recent demand shifts and supply challenges during the pandemic at ARC Advisory Group’s Supply Chain Forum, moderated by Steve Banker, Vice President of Supply Chain Services. The post World’s Fifth Fastest Growing Retailer Automates Supply Chain Planning appeared first on Solvoyo.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 6, 2021

In late July, U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said things were getting better for automakers suffering chip shortages that have shuttered plants and crippled production. Not that much better, it turns out.

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Jaggaer

AUGUST 3, 2021

The post How to Drive Continuous Optimization with our 21.2 Release appeared first on JAGGAER.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 6, 2021

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Tips to Improve Your Marketing Campaign! Market research techniques article and permission to publish here provided by Dan Martin. “There are a lot of opportunities that you can discover by listening closely to what your customers are saying.” – Joei Chan. Business is about selling your service and products to the right people.

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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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The Network Effect

AUGUST 6, 2021

The post How 3D Printing Will Change Supply Chains appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 4, 2021

Fashion label Marc O’Polo sought to eliminate manual data management and lay the groundwork for an omnichannel retailing strategy, in support of both stores and online sales.

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Jaggaer

AUGUST 3, 2021

The post JAGGAER Sourcing at Suntech, Powering a Green Future appeared first on JAGGAER.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 5, 2021

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What is Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)? The Supplier Management Secret Recipe article and permission to publish here provided by Sam Jenks. I love cooking. Even more, than I love cooking, I love eating. Something I’ve learned from a very young age is that food and mealtimes are something to be cherished.

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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.

Supply Chain Optimization

Solvoyo

AUGUST 6, 2021

One of my favorite activities was going to the supermarket with my family when I was a kid. I would walk around the aisles, discovering brands and products I had never seen before, while my mom spent hours hand-picking her favorite items, comparing prices, and even calling her friends on the spot to get recommendations. … Continue reading "Digital Transformation in Last Mile Delivery and Why It Should Matter to You".

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 5, 2021

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer moved to wrap up a days-long debate on a $550 billion infrastructure package, setting up the Senate for a Saturday vote to approve the largest infusion of cash for roads, bridges and other domestic projects in decades.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

AUGUST 5, 2021

Managing a diverse and agile supplier network is now a top priority in the auto industry and essential to remain competitive. Whether shifting to produce electric vehicles, dealing with the semiconductor shortage or mitigating everyday disruptions, the automotive OEM and aftermarket supply chains, live and die by their supplier network. The need for innovation and modernization in automotive business networks is crucial to remove friction, enable visibility and build resiliency for whatever come

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 4, 2021

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Auto market article and permission to publish here provided by Dheeraj Bherwani. More than a year since the Covid pandemic began, the Auto market has yet to stabilize, mostly because of the sudden surge in demand for new and used cars after the country reopened. As the world went into lockdown, several factories were shut down leading to a scarce supply of various components, the most notable of which were semiconductors, whi

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Solvoyo

AUGUST 6, 2021

One of my favorite activities was going to the supermarket with my family when I was a kid. I would walk around the aisles, discovering brands and products I had never seen before, while my mom spent hours hand-picking her favorite items, comparing prices, and even calling her friends on the spot to get recommendations. … Continue reading "Digital Transformation in Last Mile Delivery and Why It Should Matter to You".

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 5, 2021

Current internet of things (IoT) technologies require too much manual intervention to realize the full benefits of a supply chain management system.

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The Supplier Experience

AUGUST 5, 2021

An Interview on Positive Disruption with Joanna Martinez. We welcome Joanna Martinez , who helps businesses transform their processes by educating and motivating their employees. A regular speaker on the event circuit, Joanna coaches, advises and consults on all areas relating to procurement and supply chain. She has also recently published her own book, A Guide to Positive Disruption , subtitled, ‘How to Thrive and Make an Impact in the Churn of Today's Corporate World’. .

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 2, 2021

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Ocean Plastics Environmental Crisis! Plastic parts Supply Chain article and permission to publish here provided by Pat Guevara. Robust supply chains are crucial to your business operations. Equipment failures, natural disasters, logistical problems, or injection molding defects often cause business-critical delays or last-minute adjustments.

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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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Solvoyo

AUGUST 2, 2021

How does supply chain analytics help our Da “Magician!” Dataman when he runs out of ice cream? The post The Ice Cream Challenge appeared first on Solvoyo.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 4, 2021

With reverse logistics costs amounting to nearly 60% of the original sales price, retailers face significant losses unless they can reduce costs and recover profits from those items.

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Spotlight on Procurement

AUGUST 2, 2021

Victoria Mallinckrodt, Procurement Development Lead at World Economic Forum speaks out on the topic of supplier diversity. Key discussion points include: What is supplier diversity and how do you define what a diverse supplier is? Is there a different level of focus on supplier diversity depending on the country? How does the topic of suppler diversity fit into sustainability?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 2, 2021

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Brand Protection – The Definitive Role of the Supply Chain! Branding tips article and permission to publish here provided by Carol Trehearn. As a small business owner, you could believe that branding is better left to big companies. However, the fact is that regardless of how large (or small) your firm is, if you’re in business, you need to think about branding.

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