ivalua

JULY 15, 2015

Done well, strategic sourcing creates measurable and sustainable shareholder value by contributing to top line growth and bottom line profitability. Good strategic sourcing starts with an understanding of the goals and priorities of the business and product groups you support, including their long-term strategies and plans.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

This collaborative approach can take various forms, from co-developing new products to jointly managing risks and ensuring sustainability in the supply chain. Imagine a car manufacturer working closely with its key suppliers to develop a new electric vehicle. leading to a more innovative and efficient final product.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

A comprehensive analysis of the energy and material inputs, outputs, and environmental impacts associated with a product’s life cycle, LCI helps us unlock valuable insights into sustainable practices. Join us as we unravel the power of LCI in unlocking insights into environmental impact and sustainable practices.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 30, 2023

Additionally, she was key in implementing lean manufacturing principles and practices, leading initiatives to improve sustainability and building strong relationships with suppliers. David Taylor David Taylor is one of the former CEOs of Procter & Gamble (P&G) who began his career as a supply chain management trainee at the company.

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SupplyShift

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

On November 2nd – 3rd, SupplyShift held its third annual Summit, joining business leaders from across the world to share their knowledge, lessons learned, and best practices on tackling today’s biggest supply chain sustainability issues. Sustainability is an existential challenge. This year’s event was all about taking action.

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SupplyShift

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

On November 2nd – 3rd, SupplyShift held its third annual Summit, joining business leaders from across the world to share their knowledge, lessons learned, and best practices on tackling today’s biggest supply chain sustainability issues. Sustainability is an existential challenge. This year’s event was all about taking action.

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SupplyShift

JANUARY 24, 2019

This article is an excerpt from our white paper, The Sustainable CMO: How sustainability is transforming the role of the CMO, written in collaboration with RF| BINDER and Possible. As sustainability and transparency become the new standards for consumers, marketing leadership will have to quickly follow suit. trillion in 2016.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

If you want to make sustainable products today, dabbling at the edges no longer suffices. For example, 80% of a product’s lifetime emissions is determined by product design. Achieving sustainability demands a transformation of thought. You must start at the design phase.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

With the right supplier management tools , you can empower your procurement team to assess suppliers based on critical factors such as risk, sustainability, and real-time performance. A leading strategic sourcing solution should give you a 360° view. Clothing and fashion: Shorter collection lifecycles call for rapid product development.

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Spend Matters

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Maintain clear momentum and sustainability. 10 years of innovative tech provider recognition In recognition of this 10-year milestone of highlighting the best in procurement technology development and innovation Nikhil Gaur, research analyst at Spend Matters, said: “The procurement technology market has continued to evolve in 2023.

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ivalua

JANUARY 20, 2016

Analytics needs to serve as your primary compass for product development and how you bring your products to market. You must be able to capture buyer needs more effectively and create products that meet those needs in the shortest amount of time possible. Mastery of analytics. No manufacturing experience required!

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Una

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Focusing on sustainability and partnering with a GPO can lead to greater cost reduction and better spend management, as well. Procurement should also collaborate with suppliers to identify cost savings opportunities, explore new product development, and identify ways to improve efficiencies.

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Una

MAY 15, 2024

He’s a lifelong learner passionate about operational systems and product development. In this episode of The Sourcing Hero podcast, Host Kelly Barner welcomes Jason Edmonds. Jason is the Co-Founder & COO at Mentee and 2023 Venture for America Fellow.

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SupplyShift

JANUARY 24, 2019

This article is an excerpt from our white paper, The Sustainable CMO: How sustainability is transforming the role of the CMO, written in collaboration with RF| BINDER and Possible. As sustainability and transparency become the new standards for consumers, marketing leadership will have to quickly follow suit. trillion in 2016.

Leadership 40

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 7, 2023

Sustainable Procurement Course Maintain profitability while moving toward sustainability 4. By leveraging the expertise of suppliers, organizations can drive innovation in product development and market strategies, resulting in mutually beneficial outcomes.

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Spend Matters

OCTOBER 1, 2024

He also advocated for keeping customer value central in product development and engineering. Nick introduced customer value playbooks to expedite value realization and highlighted the importance of increasing value fluency to help customers get the most from the solutions.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

It includes everything from product development and strategic decision-making to information systems and new technologies. Sustainable and ethical sourcing Companies are trying to ensure that every stage of their supply chains is adhering to responsible practices.

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Spend Matters

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

So, Rasa gathered good connections he made in product development, software development and SaaS to create a solution to address this market gap that caused them so many headaches. Simply put, taxonomy creation is not desired by anyone. Given these pains, one would think tools would be at hand. But there was a market gap.

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 19, 2015

Professor Schoenherr is the expert in procurement and decision making and he will provide some guiding principles that practitioners can use to create more sustainable competitive advantage. Such supplier relationships, however, do not develop by themselves. Tobias Schoenherr from Michigan State University will share some insights.

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Procurement Heads

JUNE 20, 2023

I also think on new product development – for a long time, it would have been marketing and manufacturing, but now you see supply chain up front in development. This is where we are working on embedding sustainability into the supply chain. I think now you’ll see more supply chain leaders with board seats.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 29, 2023

How can you harness the power of AI to operationalize sustainability? 3D printing 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, is a rapidly growing technology that has changed the way companies design, prototype and manufacture products. Find out how you can create more sustainable operations 6.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

GDP is up an annual rate of 3% in the third quarter and spot mile pricing is exhibiting a sustained level above $2.00 This trend (as the chart below illustrates) has a notable upward bent in 2017, indicating strength. Tightening Capacity and Rising Rates are a Bullish Leading Indicator.

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Finale Inventory

JULY 11, 2024

This allows them to channel their resources into areas such as product development, marketing, and customer engagement. Sustainability in 3PL In recent years, sustainability has become a major focus across industries, and logistics is no exception.

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Finale Inventory

JULY 11, 2024

This allows them to channel their resources into areas such as product development, marketing, and customer engagement. Sustainability in 3PL In recent years, sustainability has become a major focus across industries, and logistics is no exception.

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Procurement Software

JUNE 25, 2024

Aim for partnerships that offer mutual benefits, such as shared growth opportunities or innovation in product development. By leveraging procurement category strategies with a focus on a value-based approach rather than just cost , CPOs play a crucial role in steering company strategy towards sustained, long-term value creation.

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SPLC (Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council)

AUGUST 24, 2017

Today we’re pleased to share our interview with Bill Hall; Head of Sustainability for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. In this role, Hall is responsible for developing and implementing FCA’s corporate sustainability vision and direction, encompassing the three aspects of economic success, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility.

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Empowering CPO

MAY 4, 2023

By effectively managing the purchasing process, companies can better control their expenditures and optimize their supply chain, ensuring the availability of the right products and services at the right time. Prioritize Sustainability and Ethical Sourcing A. Emphasizing sustainability in procurement is important because it can: 1.

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Barkers Procurement

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

As a result, cost transformation values the involvement and development of supplier relationships, to collaboratively drive down costs. A benefit to both, and a sustainable future for all. Now is critical, but once we get there, the future will be, too. The positive impact of Procurement software can be felt by those that plan, too.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 14, 2023

It’s no longer about simply obtaining goods and services at the lowest cost, but also about adding value to the organization, reducing risks, enhancing sustainability, and promoting social responsibility. We will explore what they are, why they matter, and how they are being implemented across different sectors.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 17, 2018

The more they can do to broaden their skillsets, whether in various supply chain functions or even on the dark side of product development, marketing, or other key business areas, the more valuable they will be to potential employers. Today, we call it sustainability and corporate social responsibility. Overview!

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

JANUARY 20, 2023

Working closely with suppliers is essential for mitigating risk and ensuring a successful and sustainable operation. On a similar note, the concept of “co-creation” is prevalent in creating supply ecosystems, as suppliers and customers can furnish the best feedback for products, thereby assisting in the product development process.

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Solvoyo

JULY 9, 2020

When the pandemic erupted, one of our top priorities as a SaaS company was to ensure that our response was rapid, uninterrupted, and most importantly sustainable in the long run. Solvoyo’s Development & DevOps teams were able to switch to remote working in a matter of hours while ensuring critical systems and projects kept running.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

JANUARY 9, 2023

19.56] A closer look at TraceGains’ configurable solutions for product development, which support customers in creating new formulas and finished goods. Let’s just get all these companies to connect.”. 15.34] A deeper dive into TraceGains Gather, a marketplace that invites customers to “experience sourcing nirvana.”.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2023

In REI’s case, product differentiation relies on how the business communicates its core values and provides a unique customer experience. REI frequently positions itself as an ethical and sustainable outdoor brand: As the company says, it prefers to put “ purpose before profits.

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EazyStock

APRIL 28, 2022

You could automate the following: customer relationship management, demand management, order fulfillment, manufacturing flow management, procurement, product development, commercialization and returns. Embed sustainability into supply chain operations. Automation can also help increase capacity in your supply chain.

Supply Chain Optimization 52

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EazyStock

APRIL 28, 2022

You could automate the following: customer relationship management, demand management, order fulfillment, manufacturing flow management, procurement, product development, commercialization and returns. Embed sustainability into supply chain operations. Automation can also help increase capacity in your supply chain.

Supply Chain Optimization 52

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 29, 2023

For example, a digital twin of a wind turbine can simulate the impact of changing wind speed and direction on the turbine’s performance, helping operators make informed decisions about maintenance and energy production. Explore how digital twins can optimize the performance of your assets in a sustainable way What is a digital thread?

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