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How organizations can improve on last-mile grocery delivery

Strategic Sourceror

WebVan was a California tech startup that promised at-home grocery delivery services for a relatively low price, eventually going bankrupt in 2001 as the bubble began popping. Some larger grocery chains have also been considering changing their store layouts. Brought to you by the StrategicSourceror.

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15 Years Later, Will The Coupa Success With The Marine Science Institute (MSI) Still Work Today?

Procurement Insights

Industry studies for 2001-2005 indicate that 75-85% of all programs fail to achieve the promised results. There is a growing realization that process, not technology, is the main force behind successfully achieving efficiency and spend rationalization. Are You In The Software Business?

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Selecting the right service provider partner for each one of the three steps or stages of procurement digital transformation success

Procurement Insights

Posted on August 22, 2011 (Original post date May 2007) Dangerous Supply Chain Myths Revisited (Part 7): Enabling Technology – The Emergence of the Metaprise Each day for the next seven days I will be posting parts 1 through 7 from what is considered to be one of the most popular series in the Procurement Insights Blog’s history.

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How to Choose the Best Fleet Management Software!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Efficient operation of vehicles to reduce fuel consumption, improve route efficiency, and increase compliance and safety will all make your fleet more productive by reducing downtime for accidents and maintenance. appeared first on Supply Chain Game Changer™.

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The History of Coupa: Moving Procurement Practice Beyond Adjunct Complexity – Part 1 (Original Post Date: September 8th, 2008)

Procurement Insights

Industry studies for 2001-2005 indicate 75-85% of all programs fail to achieve the promised results. There is a growing realization that process, not technology, is the main force behind successfully achieving efficiency and spend rationalizaton. Are You in The Software Business?

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11 Best eSourcing Software for Mid-Market Companies

Procurement Software

It automates the entire sourcing cycle, improves compliance and transparency, reduces cycle times, enhances teamwork, and promises a near-immediate return on investment. Kritani’s eSourcing products allow you to build questionnaires, pricing sheets, and auctions, ensuring a high level of compliance and transparency.

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Seasoned Leadership in Action™ Interview Excerpts: Lessons Learned by Global Leaders

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Our fundamental objective at Supply Chain Game Changer is to share experiences and expertise and lessons learned. John Heffernan, Chief Supply Chain Officer at ModusLink. Steve Radewych, Director Supply Chain at Precision Global. Subscribe Here!