How to Optimize Supply Chain Monitoring
All Things Supply Chain
MAY 4, 2020
The extent to which the supply chain succeeds or fails impacts all other aspects of a business.
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Zara – The Benefits of Agile Procurement / Supply Chain
ivalua
MAY 6, 2020
How an agile Supply Chain drives a sustainable competitive advantage. As companies reassess their supply chains in light of the Covid-19 pandemic as well as growing pressure to improve sustainability, some lessons can be learned by taking a look back. On September 7th 2016, a relatively unknown person became the richest man on the planet during two days before Bill Gates reclaimed his title (recently overtaken by Jeff Bezos).
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The Pandemic Is Speeding a Shift to 3-D Printing
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 4, 2020
Around the world, 3-D printers are humming to keep hospitals supplied.
The Procurement Process As an Effective System
ProcurePort
MAY 7, 2020
The procurement process is a critical aspect that every delivery-based business should prioritize. For such a business to be up and running, they would need to acquire goods from various suppliers in a timely fashion. Working with the best suppliers and the best price available is essential for business growth and effectiveness. These are the […].
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.
Nucleus Digital Supply Chain Hub Advances Contactless Supply Chain Efforts
Supply Chain Collaborator
MAY 6, 2020
An “earthquake in supply and demand” is how the Wall Street Journal’s Logistics Report characterizes the effects of COVID-19 on supply chain management. In an article published today, WSJ lays out the compelling case for accelerated investment into supply chain automation and digitization. Here’s a synopsis of their reporting and how digital-ready solutions like Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Yard Management Systems (YMS), Fleet Management solutions and others fit into this critical
Steps Governments Can Take to Bring Resiliency to Their Supply Chain
ivalua
MAY 8, 2020
The post Steps Governments Can Take to Bring Resiliency to Their Supply Chain appeared first on Ivalua.
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Cash Management Tips to Survive the Pandemic!
Supply Chain Game Changer
MAY 5, 2020
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Cash Is King! Creating a Culture Focused on Money Management. Cash is King! If you didn’t realize that before the pandemic, in either your personal lives or at your company, more people certainly understand this adage now. Cash is King ! Without cash you cannot run your household and you cannot keep your business open.
Fast Track Program to Transform the Healthcare Supply Chain
The Network Effect
MAY 4, 2020
The post Fast Track Program to Transform the Healthcare Supply Chain appeared first on The Network Effect.
How 2011 Prepared Us for Today
ivalua
MAY 7, 2020
The Japanese Earthquake of 2011 and resulting tsunami are not exactly top of mind these days. But the connections between that event and the current Covid-19 crisis are more prominent than most realize. . On Friday March 11, 2011, at about 2:45PM local time, the most powerful earthquake ever recorded in Japan struck. The epicenter was more than 40 miles off the Japanese mainland.
Mapping the Reverse-Logistics Supply Chain
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 6, 2020
Reverse logistics has become a prerequisite for businesses dealing with connected in-field assets that are managed by service-based contracts. But many have yet to master the complex process, which is directly linked to an organization’s profitability.
5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales
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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 Your Business Benefit From Heavy-Haul Trucking?
Supply Chain Game Changer
MAY 4, 2020
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Truck Drivers – Unsung Heroes of the Supply Chain! (Infographic). Heavy-Haul trucking article and permission to publish here provided by Saaed Darwish. Trucking might just be the one key thing that turned western societies into industrial powerhouses. The ability for one business to create goods in one area, and then have someone else in another area receive those goods without having to go pick them up, really revoluti
Future-Proof the Supply Chain: Lessons Learned from COVID-19
SPLC (Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council)
MAY 6, 2020
Facebook blurb: In addition to the very human impact of this pandemic, global supply chains have suffered greatly. Companies around the world will need to adapt to survive. Read our blog to learn some ways companies can not only strengthen their current supply chains, but optimize them for increased resiliency and sustainability in the future. In addition to the very human impact of this pandemic, global supply chains have suffered greatly.
How to ride the Source to Pay Wave? 4 Lessons you can learn from Forrester
ivalua
MAY 6, 2020
Alex Saric, CMO, Ivalua. Last year Forrester published 2 major Wave reports, which together span the full Source-to-Pay process. The first, authored by Duncan Jones and published on December 10, is The Forrester Wave : eProcurement Platforms, Q4 2019 , which covers purchasing and invoicing (similar scope to Gartner’s P2P Suites Magic Quadrant ). The second, authored by Andrew Bartels and published on December 18, is The Forrester Wave : Source-To-Contract Suites, Q4 2019.
Bringing the Battery Supply Chain Back Home
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 4, 2020
Modern technology provides us with a dazzling array of devices, machines and vehicles designed to create more efficient supply chains, promote a cleaner environment and generally enrich our lives. But none of it runs without batteries.
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.
How to Be a Successful Importer! (Infographic)
Supply Chain Game Changer
MAY 7, 2020
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Common Mistakes in Importing and Exporting! (Infographic). Successful Importer article and permission to publish here provided by Victor at excelsior.ph. Selling products that came from abroad as an importer can be a pretty rewarding business, especially if there is a growing local market that can buy your goods.
The Role of the CFO: What You Might’ve Missed
Jaggaer
MAY 5, 2020
On Thursday, JAGGAER’s SVP of Strategic Operations Kristian O’Meara sat down with our COO/CFO Vic Chynoweth and Discover Global Network ’s Head of Finance Bill Franklin to discuss how CFOs can be most effective in responding to the global COVID-19 crisis. The conversation ranged from communicating priorities to maintaining cash and collaborating with the procurement function and provided insights for finance and procurement professionals alike.
Collaborate to Win – Unlocking Supply Chain Innovation & Value
ivalua
MAY 5, 2020
The post Collaborate to Win – Unlocking Supply Chain Innovation & Value appeared first on Ivalua.
Poor Change Management Is the Enemy of Blockchain Adoption
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 8, 2020
Much like the arrival of the internet, blockchain is poised to re-imagine business as we know it. Here’s how to embrace it.
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?
How Delivery Drones Work! (Infographic)
Supply Chain Game Changer
MAY 6, 2020
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Delivery Drones are Taking Off! (Infographic). Delivery drones article and permission to publish here provided by Karlyn McKell. We’ve been hearing a lot about contactless delivery and how this transportation method can be helpful during national emergencies such as the unraveling COVID-19 pandemic.
Using Tech in Group Purchasing Orgs – Anthony Clervi from Una
The Procuretech Podcast
MAY 6, 2020
Anthony is the CEO of Una, a US-based group purchasing organisation from Kansas City. He joins me on this episode of the podcast to explain how digital procurement initiatives don't necessarily need to be complex. It's all about leveraging technology + expertise to hit the sweet spot of saving client organisations both time and money when it comes to managing tail spend with vendors where the buyer would otherwise not have a great deal of buying power.
Collaborate to Win – Unlocking Supply Chain Innovation & Value
ivalua
MAY 4, 2020
The post Collaborate to Win – Unlocking Supply Chain Innovation & Value appeared first on Ivalua.
Why You Need Standards to Assess Supplier Compliance
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 5, 2020
Investors are increasingly pushing companies toward ethical and responsible behavior.
GEP Outlook Report 2025
Advertiser: GEP
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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All Things Supply Chain
MAY 8, 2020
Trump administration pushing to rip global supply chains from China According to officials familiar with U.S.
Steps Governments Can Take to Bring Resiliency to Their Supply Chain
ivalua
MAY 8, 2020
The post Steps Governments Can Take to Bring Resiliency to Their Supply Chain appeared first on Ivalua.
10 Ways to Leverage Buyer Signals and Drive Revenue
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
In today’s ultra-competitive markets, it’s no longer enough to wait for buyers to show obvious signs of interest. Instead, sales teams must be proactive, identifying and acting on nuanced buyer behaviors — often before prospects are fully ready to make a purchase. In this eBook from ZoomInfo & Sell Better, learn 10 actionable ways to use these buyer signals to transform your sales strategy and close deals faster.
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