All Things Supply Chain

OCTOBER 7, 2019

With 7% of Americans admitting to stealing it from hotels, comedian Johnny Carson causing a shortage of it in 1973 after he joked about the possibility of one and 49%…

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APRIL 12, 2019

The afternoon of the first day at the Ivalua Now event in Paris had a strong AI (artificial intelligence) flavour. (Now there’s an interesting question – if AI had a flavour, what exactly would it be? Fresh mint, maybe? Or aluminium, perhaps?) Anyway, there were also a couple of very good customer cases studies, but we’ll save those for a future discussion and focus on AI here.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

DECEMBER 19, 2019

TMS Success Tip. Making the decision to engage a new TMS platform is a heavy lift requiring buy-in and sign-off from numerous internal stakeholders beyond the logistics department (Legal, Procurement, IT, C-suite, etc.). Learn How to: Avoid the struggle of gaining capital approval for a full-blown TMS implementation. Instead, consider dipping a toe into the water by starting with an “expedite only” pilot program to automate ONLY your expedited/spot market freight movements.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 2, 2019

A recent study touts the “smart” factory as a magic bullet that can solve any number of manufacturers’ problems, from low productivity growth to uncompetitive operations.

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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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APRIL 24, 2019

In a recent Forbes article , three common supply chain weaknesses are highlighted: Being reactive rather than pro-active. Lack of visibility. Lack of accountability. The behavioural weaknesses – lack of pro-activity and accountability should be no surprise to me or the readers of my blog. As t he S&OP mindset study I conducted with Supply Chain Movement in 2017/2018 show similar results.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 11, 2019

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What is Supply Chain Management (SCM)? (Video). When I started my career the term “Supply Chain” had just been coined. As such it was many years before I actually heard of the term “Supply Chain Management” Regardless I pursued my interests and took on an increasingly diverse set of progressive jobs as time went on.

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APRIL 22, 2019

Earth Day (April 22nd) is a celebration of commitment to creating a safer, healthier and cleaner world, making it a natural time to reflect on the power and value of sustainable procurement programs. Over the past several years, f ew topics have been as critical for global corporations as sustainability – investors, consumers, executive teams and other organizational stakeholders have realized that corporate responsibility doesn’t just build a better world, but also drives financial value.

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DECEMBER 17, 2019

Intro to 2020 Supply Chain Management Trends. The new year is upon us, and with the end of 2019 we reach the end of the decade – and the beginning of 2020. Throughout the last decade, the main trends were digitization and globalization. Supply chains have lengthened and extended across borders, bringing a whole new host of opportunities and challenges. 2020 supply chain management trends will further these shifts.

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Solvoyo

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

The post How to become an Agile Organization through Digital Transformation? appeared first on Solvoyo.

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MARCH 26, 2019

Andrew Thomas, founder of Skybell Video Doorbell, reports that it takes roughly 40 positive customer experiences to undo the damage of a single negative review. With stats like that, it’s easy to see why customer satisfaction influences customer loyalty, retention, and even your ability to attract new customers. If one element of a business’ product or service dissatisfies a customer, the rest of the business can suffer, majorly impacting your bottom line.

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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.

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All Things Supply Chain

JANUARY 6, 2019

The year 2019 has only just begun, so now would be a suitable time to look into the question of which supply chain trends lie ahead for the coming year.

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DECEMBER 5, 2019

Alex Saric, Chief Marketing Officer, Ivalua. In today’s competitive business landscape, consumers demand a continuous cycle of new products and services, and the gap between each launch is shrinking. This means companies are under more pressure than ever to innovate at pace. A business’s ability to develop and launch new products that meet customer expectations quickly and profitably is critical to overall success.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

AUGUST 14, 2019

A recent NASSTRAC report revealed five common-sense suggestions for shippers navigating today’s disruptive operating environment. Unsurprisingly, these suggestions aligned perfectly with the technology solutions already in production from top TMS software solutions. Read on for the details on NASSTRAC’s five recommendations and how top TMS delivers success for those shippers who’ve embraced it. .

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 11, 2019

Consumers are more conscientious about their purchases than ever before. They expect organizations to meet a certain set of ethical standards, and supply chains aren’t exempt from scrutiny.

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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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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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All Things Supply Chain

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

On September 8th, the cargo ship Golden Ray capsized off the coast of the state of Georgia. At the time, the ship was carrying 24 people and 4,000 vehicles.

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All Things Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

Some years ago, a small company called Netflix had a very good idea. Back when they started their business in 1997, it was a DVD rental company.

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JUNE 11, 2019

Vishal Patel, VP Product Marketing, Ivalua. You’re probably wondering what i’m going on about here. It’s pretty simple, actually. If you live in a city, state or country, which everybody does, your life and the lives of your family and friends is impacted directly by Procurement. No, I’m not referring to the Procurement department of your company (although, if Ivalua has anything to do about it, there are lots of interesting things happening there too).

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AUGUST 14, 2019

Much has been made in 2019 about the gap between the findings of procurement self-assessments and where each organization stands when they are evaluated against their peers using objective measures. Just as procurement’s impact on the organization is quantitatively captured using metrics such as savings and spend under management, the maturity and digital readiness of the function can be objectively tracked and benchmarked (check out Forresters Digital Procurement Maturity Assessment ).

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MAY 14, 2019

Eric Wimphen Joins Ivalua as Head of Australia and New Zealand. REDWOOD CITY, California , May 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Ivalua, a leading provider of global Spend Management Cloud solutions, today announced that it has opened an office in Sydney, Australia to support its rapid growth and increased presence in the Asia Pacific region.

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MARCH 28, 2019

As we move towards a new decade is the emphasis in the procurement world changing – are we going to see a new age, where the Art of Procurement comes to the fore? Much of our focus in the last twenty years or so within the procurement profession and within our specific procurement functions has been on what we might call the “Science of Procurement”.

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AUGUST 29, 2019

Two-thirds of businesses still reliant on manual and paper-based processes . 29 th August 2019, London – Research from Ivalua , a leading provider of global spend management cloud solutions , has shown that Procurement, supply chain and finance professionals are spending almost a third (31%) of their time dealing with inefficient paper-based or manual Procurement processes, which is costing UK businesses on average £1.94m annually* and limiting Procurement teams’ ability to deliver more strategi

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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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All Things Supply Chain

OCTOBER 28, 2019

“Change of this magnitude is hard. You know you’re on to something when so much pressure builds up.” – David Marcus, Co-creator of Libra on Twitter.

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All Things Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

It seems as though procurement has been anticipating the arrival of 2020 since the minute the ‘Y2K’ buzz wore off.

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AUGUST 29, 2019

Alex Saric, CMO, Ivalua. In today’s turbulent business landscape, the challenges facing organisations have become increasingly complex, with uncertainty from geopolitical events such as Brexit and tariff negotiations impacting day-to-day operations. Leading the charge in navigating this constantly shifting trading environment is the Procurement department.

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AUGUST 28, 2019

Alex Saric, CMO, Ivalua. In an earlier post , I wrote about the importance and overall success factors involved in digitally transforming Procurement. Virtually every Procurement organization has started or is planning to start this journey, given its importance to meeting Procurement’s ever growing list of objectives. . Yet far too many struggle. 82% of respondents to a recent Forrester survey on Executing a Successful Procurement Transformation had switched their technology or plan to switch d

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OCTOBER 1, 2019

Industrial Transformation ASIA-PACIFIC, a HANNOVER MESSE event is Asia-Pacific’s leading trade event for Industry 4.0! The event brings together an ecosystem of manufacturers, government agencies & businesses ranging from multinational corporations (MNC) to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to shape and support their transformation initiatives.

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All Things Supply Chain

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Whenever I speak to any audience about who push the buttons of big multinationals to act on climate change, I tend to name as the top three: customers, governments and…

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NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Winner of Awards for Innovation in Digitization and Innovations in 3rd Party Management. REDWOOD CITY, Calif. , Nov. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Ivalua, a global leader in spend management , today announced that it was selected as the winner of both the Innovations in Third Party Management and Innovations in Digitization awards, presented at the Future of Sourcing Awards event in Carlsbad, CA.

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MAY 15, 2019

Christopher Bourez, Artificial Intelligence Architect at Ivalua. Contract Lifecycle management is an area we have seen huge demand in over the last year or two. Many of our customers leverage our contract management solution for both authoring or contract repositor. One significant area of Artificial Intelligence is language understanding, also called machine reading comprehension (MRC), and the new technologies in this field lead the way for thousands of new applications, such as sourcing, tre

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