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2018 Likely to Be Coldest Year on Record for Food Shippers

Supply Chain Collaborator

Smart grocery chains, food producers and other food processors can protect themselves against claims, FSMA penalties and costly brand reputation damage by putting measures in place now to improve visibility into cargo temperature while in transit.

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The 25 Hottest US Procurement Startups

Procurement Software

Multi-functional technology enables you to train anywhere at any time, while ever-learning programming allows you to experiment and practice to achieve different outcomes. LavenirAI allows you to train anywhere, any time, so you can stay at the top of your game. It promises to assist with improving buyer and supplier collaboration.

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4 Key Trends Reshaping Manufacturing Procurement in 2024

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According to Deloitte, the manufacturing industry was in contraction throughout most of 2023 due to challenges like increased lead times, tight labor markets, and rising costs. Another report found that 50% of respondents are investing in AI to improve employees’ use of time and allow for more high-value work. Reduce complexity.

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Technology Support in Integrated Business Planning: Automation, Augmentation and Human Centricity

Supply Chain Trend

IBP requires cross functional alignment to eliminate silos, to achieve accountability for delivering strategic, financial and operational outcomes, and to enable scenario planning that provides forward visibility into the consequences and risks of decisions (Sorensen, 2020). Automation versus Augmentation.

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Data privacy examples

IBM Supply Chain Blog

Learn how organizations can use IBM Guardium® Data Protection software to monitor data wherever it is and enforce security policies in near real time. Learn how IBM OpenPages Data Privacy Management can improve compliance accuracy and reduce audit time. Employees might move sensitive data to unprotected shadow IT assets.

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Blockchain for Supply Chain: A Comprehensive Guide for Businesses

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With its decentralized feature, blockchain technology allows real-time data sharing between different parties while ensuring secure data storage and preventing unwanted changes in a network. This application eliminates redundant paperwork and provides real-time freight tracking.

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Why e Procurement Systems are the Secret Weapon for Public Sector

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e Procurement has been part of the technology footprint in many states for decades, to reduce cycle times, streamline processes, and collaborate with suppliers. . This includes gaining greater visibility into potential business through a transparent, competitive, and frictionless proces s, whether they are awarded a contract or not.