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Speed, Collaboration and Innovation – Key Words for the New Procurement Decade

ivalua

The need for organisations to move quickly to protect and grow their business is not new, but through the last decade, the risks for those who don’t have grown. . Think about all those retailers who no doubt thought they would eventually develop a decent online offering – but there was no rush, was there? Or the automotive firms, who watched Tesla with the condescending view that electric cars would just be a fad, until they also realised the true potential.

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Brace Yourself: Here Comes the Urban Mega-Warehouse

Supply Chain Brain

If you think city streets are congested now, imagine a giant distribution center landing smack in the middle of a busy urban environment.

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RFQ Software As A Stepping Stone To Procurement Automation

ProcurePort

The RFQ process is an incredibly important part of the procurement process. Without it, businesses would struggle to understand what certain goods and services may cost before an RFP has been issued, which in turn gives businesses a greater understanding of the total costs they are likely to face. Having successful RFQ software in place […]. The post RFQ Software As A Stepping Stone To Procurement Automation appeared first on ProcurePort Blog.

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Designing a Filling Machine System

All Things Supply Chain

Designing a filling machine system is no introductory task, and no two systems are the same.

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GEP Spend Category Outlook Report 2025

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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Case Building for Supply Chain Risk Management!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Case building article written by, and permission to publish here provided by, Ashley Halsey. An effective supply chain is the ironic link that every business requires to join together a well-developed product and the market. Everyone knows that, though not everyone takes the time to properly assess the difficulties of their respective markets.

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Four Ways Blockchain Is Changing the Food Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

At its core, blockchain solves problems with communication.

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Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up: 01/24/20 – 01/30/20

All Things Supply Chain

Coronavirus outbreak to cause Supply Chain disruption Global supply chains are bracing themselves for widespread disruption after the outbreak of the Coronavirus in China.

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Freight Industry Insights – FreightPOP Interviews Mike Mortson

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Do you have a Freight Management Strategy or are you Spinning your Wheels? Freight Industry article originally published by FreightPOP. We recently interviewed Mike Mortson, founder of Supply Chain Game Changer, about the trends he sees in shipping and freight. He says digitizing supply chains is a significant trend.

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Three Ways Wearables Boost Supply-Chain Efficiency

Supply Chain Brain

Smart electronic devices in the form of wearables are delivering intriguing possibilities for logistics companies.

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Automating Logistics with an Intelligent Logistics Network

The Network Effect

The post Automating Logistics with an Intelligent Logistics Network appeared first on The Network Effect.

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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

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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Why An Holistic Approach to Suppliers? Your Questions Answered

Jaggaer

Last week, Director of Product Management Georg Rösch hosted a webinar that asked the question, “Why is it important to take a holistic approach to supplier management?” His 45-minute presentation outlined the crucial functions of a supplier management approach and the advantages of managing suppliers well which generated a few insightful questions from our audience. .

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Double Inventory Turnover In 9 months!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. World Class Inventory Turnover Breakthrough Elements! (Infographic). . “We are a Supply Chain Services Company,” I was told. “If we are truly a Supply Chain Services Company, then why is our Inventory Turnover only at 7?”, I asked. I had just joined the company and in studying their financial performance it stood out to me that if we were truly a Supply Chain Services company then having only 7 Inven

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The 2020 Supply Chain: What Does the Future Hold?

Supply Chain Brain

Here's what executives learned about the coming year from the latest BGSA Supply Chain Conference.

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Procurement Dashboards – 2020 analytical vision

Claritum

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. Contents. Follow our 5 steps for 2020 procurement dashboard vision. Step 1. Identify your key information. Step 2. Choose your reporting tools. Step 3. Ensure accuracy of transactional data. Step 4. Create visual Impact and agree level of detail. Step 5. Define access levels and sharing. Follow our 5 steps for 2020 procurement dashboard vision.

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From Reactive to Resilient: Charting Your Supply Chain Maturity

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.

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7 Best Supply Chain Books of All Time

Supply Chain Opz

In this article, we rank books based on their influence, popularity, recency and practicality and then we come up with the list of the best supply chain books. Finding Best Supply Chain Books We've found that most recommendations for on the web are based on just personal opinion. In the publishing industry, Nielsen BookScan is the most widely used database for a book ranking method.

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Starting a New Job? Be a Positive Impact Player to Succeed!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 6 Reasons Supply Chain Employees Look For New Jobs! I have seen many people join a new company and take a new job or leave for another company. While I don’t have the precise statistics it is fair to say that as many as half of the people joining a new company will do well.

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Driving Responsible Sourcing in Global Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

The larger the organization, the greater its influence on the creation of more sustainable products.

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Automation Hero January 2020 – Lily Zhang from INNOVATEST

EazyStock

Lily Zhang, Director of Manufacturing at INNOVATEST has lowered inventory levels and saved both time and money for the company through automation. That’s why she’s EazyStock’s Automation Hero for January. Name: Lily Zhang. Title: Director of Manufacturing. Company: INNOVATEST. Congratulations on winning the award, Lily! Please tell us a little about yourself, INNOVATEST and what your role is.

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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?

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Procurement Dashboards – 2020 analytical vision

Claritum

5 steps for 2020 procurement dashboard vision. Why build procurement dashboards? If you spend a lot of your time analysing detailed data feeds and generating summary reports. Trying to make sense of the information you get from different sources such as excel spreadsheets, ERP systems, accounting software, databases and manual forms. Then you could benefit from building procurement dashboards.

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Digital Supply Chain Overview! (Video)

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Preparing Business for the Digital Supply Chain! (Oracle Interviews Mike Mortson). Here we provide the Digital Supply Chain Overview video. Supply Chain 4.0 is the manifestation of the Digital Supply Chain as enabled by the proliferation of Disruptive Technologies that are permeating every aspect of our lives.

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The Future of Freight Is Congested. Digital Brokers Could Help Unclog It.

Supply Chain Brain

To keep shipments on track, here are two key areas to consider.

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How Industry 4.0 is Changing and How Blockchain Fits!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Augmented Reality (AR) is the Future of the Supply Chain! Industry 4.0 is changing article written for Supply Chain Game Changer by Tony Giovaniello, President of the Shasta EDC. There are many components of Industry 4.0, some of which are not yet fully defined, or fully understood.

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GEP Outlook Report 2025

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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A Case for Upgrading Aging Trucks

Supply Chain Brain

In one year, fleet operators could save more than $16,000 per truck by upgrading to a 2020 sleeper model from a 2015 version.

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IMO 2020 is Here. Are You Ready?

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Maritime Industry in Search of Blockchain Orchestrator! IMO article and permission to publish here provided by Jenish Sheth. The IMO’s (International Maritime Organization) new Sulphur regulations, IMO 2020, will have far-reaching consequences for the global trade community. During the 17th session of MEPC (Marine Environment Protection Committee) meeting at London on 28th Oct. 2016, International Maritime Organization (IMO)