All Things Supply Chain

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

The year 2020 marked not just the start of a new year, but also a new decade.

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ProcurePort

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

No matter the business, and no matter the industry, money is what keeps the gears grinding and the wheels turning. As such, companies that have a stronger sense of control over their cashflow have a leg up on their competitors. This includes being able to dictate funds where they’re needed most, and address the companies […]. The post MRO Spend Metrics Procurement Needs to Focus On appeared first on ProcurePort Blog.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

A shortage of digitally savvy talent, and a lack of training for technical and soft skills, hinder digital procurement initiatives. 24th September 2020, London – Research from Ivalua, a leading provider of global spend management cloud solutions, has shown that a majority of UK businesses (86%) face significant barriers developing digital skills in procurement.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Every year around this time, carriers, distributors and logistics providers gear up for the coming peak holiday shopping season, on which shippers depend for a large portion of their annual revenue. This year, however, is different, thanks to the coronavirus pandemic and resulting economic freefall.

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Advertiser: GEP

Procurement and supply chain leaders are presented with their fair share of challenges, with a host of tools and strategies to resolve them. That said, what’s the best path forward to leverage this year’s trends? In this recap of a recent GEP-WBR webinar, 7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024, GEP’s Pramod Sethumadhavan explores seven vital leadership trends that will help guide procurement and supply chain decision-makers.

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All Things Supply Chain

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Amazon to put 1,000 warehouses in suburban neighborhoods Amazon are planning to open 1,000 small delivery hubs in cities and suburbs all over the United States.

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ProcurePort

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Data and personal information are two of the most valuable commodities in the marketplace today. Demonstrated by the massive international scandals related to global politics over the past 5 years, it’s evident that an individual’s data and information is almost as good as gold. Procurement departments deal with some of the most sensitive information that […].

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

FedEx Corp. is looking at using small self-flying cargo planes to serve remote areas after experimenting with a technology startup on autonomous aircraft.

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All Things Supply Chain

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

The year 2020 marked not just the start of a new year, but also a new decade.

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ProcurePort

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Are you one of the small and medium businesses (SMBs) that does not have an inventory system in place? It is shocking to imagine that there are companies operating without an inventory management system in this day and age. But even more perplexing are the staggering numbers – as many as 46% of small and […]. The post 7 Benefits of an Inventory Management System appeared first on ProcurePort Blog.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

The post INVOICE-TO-PAY Unlocking the Secrets of the Accounts Payable Top Performers appeared first on Ivalua.

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Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Cartonization is getting more attention from businesses as rising volume demand and shipping restrictions drive up costs, and as warehouses surge-hire less-experienced packers to keep up.

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All Things Supply Chain

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

So far, as part of our Ask an Expert series, I have had the opportunity to interview two supply chain experts in the form of Farzana Shubarna and Sheri Hinish.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Customer loyalty article and permission to publish here provided by Bryce Boothby. My entire career, I’ve believed that it is easier to get more business from existing customers than to develop new ones. That’s not to say you don’t want new customers, but given the effort and expense involved, trusted relationships tend to win out over unknowns.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

The role of procurement has transformed over the last decade, from cost-cutter to a vital ally that can inform and enable business strategy. COVID-19 has only served to cement the procurement department’s status as a key stakeholder. Procurement leaders now have a seat at the top table when it comes to making decisions on supply chain opportunities and risk.

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Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller

As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Amazon last year committed to zeroing out its carbon footprint by 2040, or eliminating the greenhouse gas emissions caused by its activities. The goal is daunting, and there’s no specific plan for how to reach it.

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EazyStock

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Simon Welander, Team Leader of Operations Planning at Blinkfyrar , has streamlined the ordering process at the company through EazyStock. With the help of inventory optimization, he has freed up time to continue developing other important processes at the company. That’s why he’s EazyStock’s Automation Hero in September! Name: Simon Welander.

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Jaggaer

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

The post What is Spend Analysis? appeared first on Jaggaer.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

The post Art of Procurement | 2021: Post-Crisis Procurement appeared first on Ivalua.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

With the holidays approaching, Amazon is consumed with honoring a pre-pandemic pledge to get products to Prime subscribers on the same day.

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EazyStock

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

The Importance of Demand Forecasting Accuracy. In supply chain management it’s important to be able to measure the accuracy of your demand forecasts. Inaccurate demand forecasting can lead to the accumulation of excess stock or the reverse: issues with product availability. Both are unwelcome problems for inventory planners! Ensuring demand forecasting accuracy should be a key responsibility for any conscientious inventory planner.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What’s the Difference Between Freight Management and Logistics Management? Freight mode optimization article and permission to publish here provided by Adam Robinson at FreightWaves.com. The ability to unlock freight optimization and gain meaningful insights to monitor, measure and improve supply chain management is more critical than ever.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

A shortage of digitally savvy talent, and a lack of training for technical and soft skills, hinder digital procurement initiatives. 24 th September 2020, London – Research from Ivalua , a leading provider of global spend management cloud solutions , has shown that a majority of UK businesses (86%) face significant barriers developing digital skills in procurement.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Tesla Inc. laid out a road map to build a $25,000 car by 2023 and eventually 20 million cars a year, part of the company’s first-ever and highly anticipated “Battery Day” event.

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Jaggaer

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Spend analysis is the process of identifying, gathering, cleansing, grouping, categorizing and analyzing your organizations spend data. This is done with the goal of decreasing procurement costs and improving efficiencies. Using real-time data and analytics will give you the insight you need you to save money and gain efficiency. Spend analysis is a branch of the much larger field of spend management.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. If there is one constant it is change. . History has proven that change is inevitable and unstoppable. In every aspect of our environment, our personal lives, and our professional lives we can count on the fact that things will change. Despite this eventuality there are those who not only resist change but who go out of their way to block, stop and even reverse change.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

1. Role of Procurement is not what it used to be. The role of procurement has transformed over the last decade, from cost-cutter to a vital ally that can inform and enable business strategy. COVID-19 has only served to cement the procurement department’s status as a key stakeholder. Procurement leaders now have a seat at the top table when it comes to making decisions on supply chain opportunities and risk.

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Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader

Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Moe Vela, chief transparency officer with TransparentBusiness, argues that companies can realize a number of business advantages by continuing to work from home when the pandemic subsides.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Companies can identify untapped value by applying zero-basing to every part of the supply chain.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

The fuel that powers passenger planes is normally among the most expensive oil products, but in a sign of the times the coronavirus has turned it into a blending component for typically cheaper shipping fuel.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Preparing for customs checks on trade with the EU is one of the biggest logistical challenges facing Boris Johnson’s government.

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