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How Will 3D and 4D Printing Change Your Supply Chain?

All Things Supply Chain

At the beginning of Terminator 2, Sarah Connor has a surreal moment when she realizes she must trust her previous nemesis, played by Schwarzenegger, to protect her son from a…

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Procurement: The Startup’s New Best Friend?

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A fact has been striking me for a while. Innovation labs and incubators have multiplied in major corporations to try to find the next startup that will rejuvenate their business models. In the last years, this approach been seen as the Holy Grail to unlocking innovation of enterprises. Often, we see suppliers to the enterprise participating in the incubators.

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What’s Driving Increased Expenses in the Trucking Industry

Supply Chain Brain

Motor-carrier costs rose 7.7% in 2019, according to the latest annual report by the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI).

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Barriers to digital procurement: What is stopping companies from doing just the basics?

ProcurePort

Let’s look at the size of companies that are digitally transforming and those that aren’t — and let’s examine some of the barriers to digital procurement that leave businesses stuck with time-consuming and risky workflows. Smaller companies typically don’t have the transaction volume or an existing ERP system that make the business case for upgrading […].

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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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Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up: 02/28/20 – 03/05/20

All Things Supply Chain

China’s factory activity slumps in February China’s factory activity slumps in February, after the world’s second largest economy has been hit by the coronavirus outbreak.

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Collaboration, Procurement with Purpose and the Entente Cordiale…

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Last week, round 40 Procurement leaders got together in the very pleasant surroundings of the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London to talk about collaboration, and to celebrate Ivalua’s increased presence in the UK. The Procurement technology firm was founded in France in 2000 and has become very strong in the US, as well as in its homeland and other continental European countries.

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Six Ways Health Systems Can Save Millions in 2020

Supply Chain Brain

The use of information systems in healthcare has accelerated dramatically over the past decade.

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Coronavirus Exposes Global Supply Chain Fragility!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Disaster Strikes!!! Is Your Supply Chain Ready To Recover? Disaster Recovery Planning and Risk Management processes are foundational elements of any effective Supply Chain operation and strategy. For those who have ignored putting these mechanisms in place you are assuredly now in deep trouble with the Coronavirus situation at hand.

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Ivalua NOW 2020 to Showcase How Organizations Can Transform the World with Smart Procurement

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Premier event for Procurement & Supply Chain practitioners will showcase latest technological innovations and extensive line-up of industry leaders. REDWOOD CITY, Calif. , March 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Ivalua, a leading provider of global Spend Management Cloud solutions, today announced the agenda for the U.S. edition of its marquee annual event series, Ivalua NOW 2020.

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Global Disruption Due to COVID-19 Removes Decades of Supply Chain Inertia – Now What?

The Network Effect

The post Global Disruption Due to COVID-19 Removes Decades of Supply Chain Inertia – Now What? appeared first on The Network Effect.

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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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Businesses Are Preparing for the Blockchain Revolution

Supply Chain Brain

As interesting as cryptocurrencies might be, the highlight of the show is the technology behind them: blockchain.

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16 Questions that Keep Supply Chain Managers Up at Night! (Infographic)

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Disintermediation of the Supply Chain! Questions that keep Supply Chain Managers up at night article originally published by, and permission to publish here provided by, Katherine Barrios at xeneta.com. With so many things currently happening on the container shipping front, we bet supply chain and logistics managers are having a hard time focusing.

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The Journey to Agile Acquisition: A market trends report for Government Procurement

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The post The Journey to Agile Acquisition: A market trends report for Government Procurement appeared first on Ivalua.

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6 Benefits of Industrial Automation

The Network Effect

The post 6 Benefits of Industrial Automation appeared first on The Network Effect.

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The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report

Procurement leaders are at a pivotal moment. With CPOs playing an increasingly strategic role, it’s time to leverage innovation and technology to drive resilience and efficiency. Download The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report to uncover key insights to thrive in a dynamic procurement landscape. What’s Inside: How CPOs are driving strategic decision-making and technology adoption The top priorities and challenges for procurement in 2025 Why AI, sustainability, and data analytics are essential for

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For Global Supply Chains, the Bar Has Been Raised on Emissions Reporting

Supply Chain Brain

Global businesses are having to work harder these days to get in line with a voluntary standard on the reporting of greenhouse gas emissions.

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Jumping on a Bandwagon? Pros and Cons of On-Demand Warehousing!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Keys to Success in Warehouse Management/Order Fulfillment! (Video). On-Demand Warehousing article and permission to publish here provided by Will Schneider at Fulfillmentcompanies.net. Suffering from order growth overwhelm? I’ve been there. And right now, you might be thinking of giving this new-fangled on-demand warehousing a go.

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Paris EN – Cancelled Popup

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With the coronavirus continuing to spread in Europe and the world, we’re sorry to inform you that we have decided to cancel Ivalua NOW Paris. The health and safety of our guests, teams and their families is our top priority. Nevertheless, we are working on scheduling a series of webcasts featuring customer stories and Ivalua updates during the event days.

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SpendHQ Named Finalist for Procurement Leaders World Procurement Awards 2020

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The post SpendHQ Named Finalist for Procurement Leaders World Procurement Awards 2020 appeared first on SpendHQ.

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Future-Proofing Enterprise Commerce: Why Extensibility Wins with Shopify

Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón

Enterprise commerce is evolving fast, and brands relying on rigid, one-size-fits-all solutions risk losing agility. But modernization doesn’t have to mean disruption. In this webinar, we’ll explore how an extensible, modular approach empowers brands to integrate new capabilities, enhance performance, and scale efficiently—all while leveraging Shopify’s strengths.

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Global Disruption Due to COVID-19 Removes Decades of Supply Chain Inertia – Now What?

The Network Effect

The post Global Disruption Due to COVID-19 Removes Decades of Supply Chain Inertia – Now What? appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Space Planning: Could You Run Out of Space in Your Warehouse too?

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What’s the Difference Between Logistics and Distribution? . “We are out of space!” “What? We’re only in the middle of September.” “The receiving docks are backed up. We have trucks in the parking lot waiting to unload their goods. There are even more containers on their way.

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Paris FR – Cancelled Popup

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Avec la situation sanitaire actuelle, due au développement du Covid-19 en Europe et plus largement dans le monde, nous sommes au regret de devoir annuler Ivalua NOW Paris. Préserver la santé et la sécurité de nos invités, des équipes et de leurs familles est une priorité pour nous. Cependant, nous nous organisons pour vous proposer une série de webcast aux mêmes dates, dans lesquels vous retrouverez les interventions clients ainsi que les dernières nouveautés Ivalua.

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Company Culture and the Leader-Follower Relationship

Situation Management Systems

The leader-follower relationship is the singular most important relationship in any organization, especially if that organization claims to prioritize company culture. A positive leader is one who is uplifting and supportive, who doesn’t need a scapegoat every time something minor goes wrong. They’re quick to forgive, and slow to punish, and the entire team feels as though their best interests are taken to heart by their leader.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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Claritum eProcurement in Chinese Language

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Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. Claritum processes its first transaction in Chinese. Bath, UK (March 3, 2020) – Claritum, a provider of cloud-based spend management solutions, today announced that the Claritum platform had processed the first of many transactions using a Chinese language (Mandarin) interface and Chinese Yuan as the currency. With the Claritum system being accessible worldwide, from the Cloud, we see many different languages being used to transact purchases.

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Promotional Products – The Good, The Bad and The Ugly. Protect Your Brand Image and Check out New Trends for 2020

Ms. Category Management

Promotional Products, there's been a huge uptick in the amount of crazy promotional products that are being sent. So what gives? Read more to find out!

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Ivalua NOW 2020 to Showcase How Organizations Can Transform the World with Smart Procurement

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Premier event for Procurement & Supply Chain practitioners will showcase latest technological innovations and extensive line-up of industry leaders. REDWOOD CITY, Calif. , March 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Ivalua, a leading provider of global Spend Management Cloud solutions, today announced the agenda for the U.S. edition of its marquee annual event series, Ivalua NOW 2020.

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Claritum eProcurement in Chinese Language

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Claritum processes its first transaction in Chinese. Bath, UK (March 3, 2020) – Claritum, a provider of cloud-based spend management solutions, today announced that the Claritum platform had processed the first of many transactions using a Chinese language (Mandarin) interface and Chinese Yuan as the currency. With the Claritum system being accessible worldwide, from the Cloud, we see many different languages being used to transact purchases.

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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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Desjardins Selects Ivalua & Fluxym to Enable Source-to-Settle Transformation

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The largest financial cooperative in Canada will leverage Ivalua to streamline sourcing execution processes to increase value across the supply lifecycle. REDWOOD CITY, Calif., March 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Ivalua, a leading provider of global Spend Management Cloud solutions, and Fluxym, a leading services implementor in the Source-to-Pay market, today announced that Desjardins Group, a financial services organization based in Lévis, has selected Ivalua’s Source-to-Contract suite in

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Procurement Digitization: The Key To Price Transparency And Healthcare Transformation

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Cost information in healthcare is not only opaque to patients, it’s also unclear to providers. Healthcare continues to be a source of major concern in the United States, with recent polling indicating it is the number one issue to voters in the 2020 elections. Availability and cost, which are closely related, are the key reasons for this. Despite greater past media attention on pharmaceutical pricing, the single greatest contributor to overall healthcare costs (a whopping 18 percent of the U.S.