Spend Matters

OCTOBER 31, 2024

According to one procurement leader we spoke to, all that changed around 2020. Stephen Bertolami is an experienced procurement leader who has spent the best part of 25 years in operational roles across real estate and financial services, optimizing global operations for some of the world’ largest organizations.

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ivalua

MARCH 16, 2020

Optimization of the entire source-to-pay process for nearly all Körber locations worldwide. The close cooperation between supply chain management and internal stakeholders as well as external partners made a major contribution to this. The goal was to increase efficiency across the Group’s Business Areas.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 27, 2021

2021 Supply Chain and Inventory Management Trends for the US. Then 2020 was thrown into chaos by the global COVID-19 pandemic. Here we are, one year later, trying to determine the 2021 supply chain and inventory management trends to adopt. Even now, the global GDP for 2020 contracted by an estimated 4.3%

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Customers can now ensure greater supply chain resilience through improved supplier discovery and collaboration, increase efficiency across each step of the source-to-pay process and better understand and optimize cost drivers for goods and services purchased. About Ivalua. Learn more at www.ivalua.com. Media Contact.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 7, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Amazon Supply Chain strategies article and permission to publish here provided by Jae Jun. With newer technologies being founded, Amazon continually offers new services and breaks the rules of supply chain management to improve their service, margins, and for sellers.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 28, 2023

Blockchain technology is revolutionizing the way businesses manage their supply chains. By providing a secure and transparent way to track products from their origin to their final destination, blockchain for supply chain can help increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve trust between suppliers and customers.

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EazyStock

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Inventory Control Techniques that use Stock Optimization Best Practices. So we thought we’d focus on the lesser known topic of ‘stock optimization’ – this is an inventory control technique that’s becoming more popular with inventory managers to improve the efficiency of their supply chain. Understand your demand.

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Procurement Tactics

AUGUST 25, 2022

In 2022, he was awarded the Special Mentioned Individual Award by Supply Chain Asia for his contribution to the national emergency procurement for the Covid-19 operation. Furthermore, He was voted by Supply Chain Digital as one of the top 10 procurement executives worldwide. Trillion budget. . He began his career at A.T.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 20, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Clearly, more companies need to go back to basics and ask what is reverse logistics’ role in the top trends of the supply chain? Every supply-chain executive has been faced with the daunting question, “ what is reverse logistics? Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 6, 2025

hundreds to low thousands) as globalization increased supply chain complexity. 20112015: Rising Professionalization Events like Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo and World Procurement Congress (nearing its 21st year by 2025) gained traction. ERP systems) and supply chain visibility needs. 2,000+ by 2022).

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SCMDOJO

MAY 18, 2023

The following is a business case highlighting the background, context and value proposition of SCMDOJO’s Expert Marketplace, a platform designed to connect businesses with specialized Supply Chain Expert Services. It is within this context that SCMDOJO’s Expert Marketplace was conceived.

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 8, 2025

MODEL #2 An agent-based model within a metaprise framework outperforms traditional equation-based intake and orchestration models in procurement because it better addresses the complexity, unpredictability, and multi-stakeholder nature of modern supply chains. Complex, multi-tiered supply chains Superior (e.g.,

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Supply Chain Trend

AUGUST 13, 2020

Preview In his 2019 Foresight article, Niels van Hove examined eight technological hurdles that must be overcome to enable autonomous or ‘lights out’ supply-chain planning. He reasoned that to support such planning we need to implement a third wave of integrated supply-chain planning software.

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ivalua

JUNE 16, 2021

The pandemic was a wake-up call for businesses worldwide, who struggled to overcome operational disruption — everything from the transition to remote working, to supply chain chaos. There are several reasons: Revenue from oil and tourism dropped abruptly in 2020. million, compared to $1 million in EMEA during the pandemic.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JANUARY 25, 2024

trillion, up from USD 864 billion in 2019 to 2020. 1 Another study revealed: The swinging pendulum The MRO spare parts inventory varies depending on the industry and equipment, ranging from specific items to encompassing more basic supplies. regulations, undergoing digital transformation and the need for cost-cutting.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 29, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The IMO’s (International Maritime Organization) new Sulphur regulations, IMO 2020, will have far-reaching consequences for the global trade community. IMO 2020: The basics, the challenges, and how to lessen its impact on you. What is IMO 2020? Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 24, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Why is Supply Chain Such a Great Career Path? The world of supply chain management is constantly changing, helping companies to become increasingly efficient and profitable across the entire supply chain. GET our EBOOK HERE. Talent development.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 28, 2024

In recent years, there has been a significant shift in the supply chain industry as more and more women are choosing careers in this traditionally male-dominated field. This rise of women in the supply chain is not only breaking gender barriers but also bringing a fresh perspective and new ideas to the table.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The supply chain management industry has undergone many changes in recent years. The introduction of IoT devices to the supply chain, the rise of edge computing, and its ability to increase connectivity and efficiencies, have changed how businesses operate across industries.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Even before the logistical challenges that the eCommerce explosion of 2020 brought, businesses large and small have long struggled to adequately address packing inefficiency in the warehouse. It’s not for a lack of trying—investments are made in box on demand machines, carrier rates get negotiated, and consultants get consulted.

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Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

For example, recent research from The Hackett Group showed that Digital World Class procurement organizations: Deliver superior business outcomes, with procurement return on investment being 2.5

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ivalua

JUNE 17, 2020

Accelerated digital transformation of healthcare supply chains to lower the cost of care and improve patient outcomes now possible. Redwood City, CA June 16, 2020 – Ivalua, a leading provider of global Spend Management Cloud solutions, today announced the availability of a pre-packaged suite of solutions for healthcare providers.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Review the data by carrier, geography, business unit, origins/destinations or any other criteria to identify problem areas and mitigate lagging performers in 2020. Review this metric to ensure you can deliver on your ETAs for customers in 2020. ETA vs. Actual Delivery Times. Spot Quote Cost Savings & Bid Savings.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Digital Supply Chain Road is Full of Potholes, Construction and Accidents! Digital Supply Chain predictions article and permission to publish here provided by Michael Gaughan at land-link.com. Digital Supply Chain Predictions. Subscribe Here!

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 24, 2024

In 2024, the logistics and supply chain industry will continue its transformative journey, driven by technological advancements and growing consumer expectations. According to industry reports, over half of business leaders acknowledge the need for supply chain improvements, with 52% believing they could enhance their operations.

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Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

After operating as a privately-owned entity for 99 years, Utz went public in August 2020. This focus and track record however, was in some ways at the expense of fully optimizing and maximizing procurements total strategic value to the enterprise as a whole. The success of the Procurement team at Utz Brands, Inc. ,

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 22, 2019

Technologies Reshaping the Global Digital Supply Chain! Imagine what the future will look like in Supply Chain! There are articles which describe what the future of Supply Chain will be like in 2020, 0r 2025, or even 2030. So how can all of this be used to shape what happens in Supply Chain?

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The primary goals of SRM are to foster hand-in-glove supplier relationships, manage risk, and optimize the value chain. Supplier Collaboration for Agility Your world is characterized by dynamic market conditions, shifting customer demands, new technologies, rapidly changing regulations, and frequent supply chain disruptions.

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ivalua

APRIL 27, 2023

CTA April 28, 2023 | | Supply Chain by Vishal Patel Cost, Risk, and Sustainability. A recent webinar hosted by Supply Chain Now, “Balancing Cost, Risk and Sustainability in the Midst of Uncertainty, ” took an in-depth look on what it takes to transform Procurement into a highly efficient function that supports these key initiatives.

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ivalua

APRIL 27, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] A Balancing Act: Drive Sustainability while Managing Cost and Risk April 27, 2023 | | Supply Chain by Vishal Patel Cost, Risk, and Sustainability. Tanya Roach, FCL’s Director of Procurement, shared her experience with transforming their organization during the 2020 pandemic.

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SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

In this effort, Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) are essential because they provide a variety of supply chain management solutions that simplify warehouse operations, order processing, and transportation. A dependable LSP is an essential factor for corporate development and growth. ” It is still primarily theoretical.

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Procurement Insights

MAY 11, 2025

Rapid acceleration from 2020 onward, reaching an estimated 6070% by 2025, as AI becomes a strategic priority for procurement leaders. AI Adoption in Procurement (Red Line): Minimal adoption before 2010. Noticeable growth started after 2015, with pilot projects and early implementations. This is the cornerstone of agent-based modeling.

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EazyStock

APRIL 20, 2020

Our developers are working hard every day to make sure EazyStock is living up to your high expectations for advanced inventory optimization. The “components forecasting” feature automatically calculates the optimal order recommendations and stock levels for each component. Outlook for 2020. What’s new?

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 3, 2022

eAuctions almost guarantee that business get the best price for your items and/or services, irrespective as to whether the marketplace is growing or declining (Scanmarket, 2020). E-auctions can also be utilized to get the greatest price on practically any market offering throughout all sectors, regardless of sector (Jose, 2020).

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SCMDOJO

MAY 13, 2022

2020 will live long in the memory as a year that was overshadowed by a remorseless pandemic causing untold disruptions for the container, logistics and ports industry across the world. Supply Chain KPI Dashboard. An AI optimization model which considers all costs that occur during the container lifecycle is needed.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 16, 2024

Solution: Route optimization software: Utilizing software that optimizes delivery routes can minimize travel distances and improve vehicle fill rates, even with smaller loads [1]. Solutions: Route optimization: Using technology to optimize delivery routes reduces travel time and fuel consumption.

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EazyStock

JUNE 11, 2020

What an inventory optimization tool like EazyStock will do is assign seasonal profiles to SKUs based on their demand history. Managing a vast number of SKUs across the entire supply chain is no mean feat. The bigger the supply chain operation, the more complex the inventory management becomes.

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