The Supply Chain is Your Oyster
All Things Supply Chain
JULY 30, 2019
If someone had asked me just over a year ago which industries I would consider working in, the supply chain industry wouldn’t have even made it to the bottom of…
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Lessons from the Latest Gartner P2P Magic Quadrant
ivalua
AUGUST 2, 2019
With Gartner’s recent release of their 2019 Magic Quadrant for P2P Suites , it seems a good time to reflect on what truly drives success. As our expectations as consumers continue to grow, it is only natural that we bring those to the workplace. After all, why can’t business purchasing be as simple and, daresay, enjoyable as consumer shopping? The Times They are a Changin.
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Here's How the Internet of Things Advances Supply Chain Management
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 30, 2019
IoT-enhanced supply chains are driven by three improved capabilities that come from integrating objects and devices into a multi-connected network.
5 Ways that Spend Analysis Software Saves You Money
ProcurePort
JULY 30, 2019
With the advent of cloud-hosted and software-as-a-service (SaaS), high-tech e-Procurement solutions are more accessible than ever. Though every procurement team’s priority is managing spend, not every business unit has the advantage of data-rich and transparent spend analysis software to make it easy. How exactly does technology help? To put it simply, spend analysis is your […].
GEP Spend Category Outlook Report 2025
Advertiser: GEP
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.
How Supply Chain Can Make or Break a High Growth Company!
Supply Chain Game Changer
JULY 31, 2019
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Brand Protection – The Definitive Role of the Supply Chain! Article originally published by, and permission to publish here provided by, Sam White at argentus.com. A while ago, we blogged about how more Startups are looking to Supply Chain Management to boost their productivity as they scale.
Dole: Developing A World Class Procurement Organization to Create Sustainable Value
ivalua
JULY 30, 2019
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A Strategy for Shippers When Markets Telegraph Lower Freight Rates
Supply Chain Collaborator
AUGUST 2, 2019
When broader market rates for truckload freight change significantly, shippers can find themselves paying prices for shipments well outside of what current market rates should dictate. This is particularly true when market rates fall after a period of sustained high pricing. It would seem, shippers are currently experiencing this situation today as the markets telegraph lower freight rates.
What’s the Difference Between Freight Management and Logistics Management?
Supply Chain Game Changer
JULY 30, 2019
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What’s the Difference Between Logistics and Distribution? In business it is not uncommon to hear the words “Logistics Management” and “Freight Management” thrown around interchangeably. “Logistics” and “Freight” both conjure up imagery associated with the movement and transportation of goods whether by truck, car, rail, ocean liner or any other form of transportation.
Spend Analytics: Key to Procurement Transformation at Cengage
ivalua
JULY 30, 2019
The post Spend Analytics: Key to Procurement Transformation at Cengage appeared first on Ivalua.
Striking a Balance Between Supply-Chain Complexity and Resilience
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 29, 2019
One of the biggest challenges facing anyone in supply-chain optimization is balancing complexity and resilience.
5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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.
Does Low Cost Spend Control Matter?
Claritum
JULY 29, 2019
Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. Contents. 1. Introduction. 2. Tail Spend. 3. The Trouble with Tail Spend. 4. How Can I Manage Low Cost Spend. 5. The Right Tools for the Job. 6. Expertise on Demand. 7. Analytics is a Key Capability. 8. Conclusion. 1 Introduction. The critical issue with buying low cost products and services (often termed Tail Spend) is that everything has to flow smoothly and be made as simple and easy to action as possible.
The Next-Generation Warehouse is Built on Data!
Supply Chain Game Changer
AUGUST 1, 2019
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. World Class E-Commerce Fulfillment Design Principles (Infographic). Article originally published by, and permission to publish here provided by, Dave Joseph at [link]. Today’s supply chains are evolving at a phenomenal rate. The next-generation warehouse will deploy analytics, blockchain, robotics, drones, driverless forklifts, automated storage and retrieval systems, and much more.
Chassis Brakes International: Driving a Successful Transformation Across Global Procurement and Supply Chain
ivalua
JULY 30, 2019
The post Chassis Brakes International: Driving a Successful Transformation Across Global Procurement and Supply Chain appeared first on Ivalua.
Three Steps to Align Sourcing Tech With Business Strategy
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 30, 2019
Forward-looking procurement teams are embracing new SaaS tools to drive innovation in the sourcing process.
From Reactive to Resilient: Charting Your Supply Chain Maturity
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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.
Sprint: Driving Savings and Revenue Growth with Supply Chain Transformation
ivalua
JULY 30, 2019
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Arval: Optimizing Purchasing Needs
ivalua
JULY 30, 2019
The post Arval: Optimizing Purchasing Needs appeared first on Ivalua.
3rd Australian Government Procurement Summit – 27 – 29 August 2019
ivalua
JULY 30, 2019
The post 3rd Australian Government Procurement Summit – 27 – 29 August 2019 appeared first on Ivalua.
Digital Network Platforms: The Opportunities Ahead
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 1, 2019
All stakeholders in market-based ecosystems stand to realize breakthrough opportunities with the adoption of digitally enabled network platforms.
The 2nd Generation of Innovation Management: A Survival Guide
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?
Can’t Cope With a Mass of Customer Complaints? A.I. to the Rescue
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 29, 2019
The old days of the Quality movement seem quaint in retrospect: the banners, the slogans, the prizes and team-building events. Today, quality management is all about information – or, more to the point, how to keep from getting buried in it.
Nitor and Ivalua Join Forces to Successfully Launch eMaryland Marketplace Advantage
ivalua
AUGUST 1, 2019
Nitor, the leader in source-to-pay transformation, and Ivalua, a leading provider of global Spend Management Cloud Solutions , announced the successful launch of the Maryland Department of General Services’ new e-procurement system, eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA), which deployed on schedule and on budget. eMMA is state-of-the-art procurement technology powered by the Ivalua Platform, a global leader in procurement technology.
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