The Good Spending

MARCH 3, 2024

It all started in the attempt to understand the theoretical concept of servitization , i.e., the transformational shift from a product-centric to a service-centric business model and logic that we observe extensively in the area of IT procurement, in particular.

Procurement 59

Procurement Sourcing Category management Procurement strategies 59

SCMDOJO

JUNE 14, 2023

In today’s competitive market, the successful operation of a business hinges on the smooth integration of various processes and information management systems, especially when it comes to 3PL integration. With the complexity and challenges involved, many businesses find themselves overwhelmed.

Supply Chain Efficiency 77

Supply Chain Efficiency Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Optimization Logistics 77

Finale Inventory

JULY 14, 2023

Image by Freepik Always looking to improve the customer experience, Amazon offers Local Selling which includes Buy Online, Pick Up in Store (BOPIS). BOPIS allows sellers to make products purchased in Amazon’s online store ready for pickup within just hours at their physical locations. The opportunity for Local Selling is two-fold.

Purchasing 52

Purchasing Inventory Quantity Data 52

IBM Supply Chain Blog

MARCH 8, 2024

The ecosystem has become more complex as business models advance and new ecommerce trends appear. But, as many companies found out, expanding a business’ digital footprint or placing more emphasis on its online store didn’t guarantee profit. This can force businesses to bring down prices to compete.

Price 87

Price Purchasing Influencing Innovation 87

SCMDOJO

APRIL 29, 2024

Are you interested in understanding how businesses effectively manage their supply chains? Whether you’re a business owner, manager, or simply curious about the inner workings of the global economy, this article will provide you with a solid foundation.

Supply chain management 63

Supply chain management Supply chain management Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization 63

Finale Inventory

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Does your business sell products on Amazon? You’re likely using Amazon MWS, an integrated web service application programming interface (API) to exchange data on reports, payments, listings and other key areas. We’ve already migrated to SP-API ourselves and we understand what it takes to execute the process.

Inventory 52

Inventory Management Collaboration Networking 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Supply Chain continuity of supply issues persist and this includes constraints and delays related to logistics capacity and delivery integrity. If you can’t get your goods to market long enough you won’t have a business. Amazon has leased, and now purchased, its own planes. The fleet is called Amazon Air.

Logistics 90

Logistics Risk Strategy Supply chain 90

IBM Supply Chain Blog

MAY 26, 2023

Cloud is transforming the way life sciences organizations are doing business. Cloud computing offers the potential to redefine and personalize customer relationships, transform and optimize operations, improve governance and transparency, and expand business agility and capability.

Data 80

Data Innovation Networking Management 80

IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Conversational artificial intelligence (AI) leads the charge in breaking down barriers between businesses and their audiences. Predictive analytics integrates with NLP, ML and DL to enhance decision-making capabilities, extract insights, and use historical data to forecast future behavior, preferences and trends.

Ethics 106

Ethics Data Management Inventory 106

SCMDOJO

APRIL 9, 2024

Other developments like transistors, integrated circuits, and personal computers paved the way for the rapid advancement of technology. Companies that integrate these technologies in their logistics and supply chain processes optimize their operations and set themselves up for long-term success.

Logistics 76

Logistics Data Supply Chain Efficiency Route optimization 76

The Good Spending

APRIL 30, 2023

CLM can help you manage contracts efficiently, reduce risks, and improve compliance, whether you're a small business or a large enterprise. It's a scalable solution that caters to the needs of businesses across various industries. We suggest concentrating on just three topics: CLM is an integral part of the source-to-pay process.

Contract 52

Contract Management e2e Negotiation 52

ivalua

JUNE 10, 2021

Ivalua and Amazon Business in the News. After a close collaboration with Amazon Business over the last year, it is exciting to officially announce the next phase of our collaboration, truly integrated search between Ivalua and the Amazon Business marketplace. All without leaving Ivalua.

Collaboration 130

Collaboration Real-time Visibility Eprocurement Procurement team 130

Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

CUIs and CUXs were hot topics 10 years ago due to the popularization of Siri (Apple), Cortana (Microsoft), Alexa (Amazon), Google Assistant and Facebook’s M. As we delve into 2024, the integration of conversational AI into procurement processes is becoming increasingly essential.”

Supply Chain Efficiency 84

Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain software solutions Procurement Supply Chain Optimization 84

IBM Supply Chain Blog

MARCH 27, 2024

Different voices within your business are calling attention to the awesome scalability and power of hyperscale computing, which you’ve also noticed with increasing interest. Your business isn’t expecting this data to collect dust in a vault, either. However, that’s just one set of opinions.

Data 109

Data Purchasing Cost of ownership Quantity 109

ivalua

JUNE 10, 2021

After a close collaboration with Amazon Business over the last year, it is exciting to officially announce the next phase of our collaboration, truly integrated search between Ivalua and the Amazon Business marketplace. With this seamless access, businesses can have better control and visibility into tail spend.

Collaboration 130

Collaboration Real-time Visibility Eprocurement Procurement team 130

Finale Inventory

MAY 23, 2023

If you’re one of the many businesses affected by the sunsetting of QuickBooks Commerce, which was initially TradeGecko but renamed after it was acquired in 2020, don’t worry – there’s a reliable alternative. Our platform is hosted on Amazon Web Services, ensuring maximum uptime and data security. Crazy, right?

Inventory 52

Inventory Management Data Collaboration 52

IBM Supply Chain Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

But as organizations race to adopt these new technologies for business, it requires a global ecosystem of partners with industry expertise to identify the right enterprise use-cases for AI and the technical skills to implement the technology. Integrating watsonx.ai “IBM’s watsonx.ai “IBM’s watsonx.ai

Innovation 115

Innovation Import Data Sourcing 115

IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

This reality means that every brand in every industry with every business model needs to optimize the commerce experience, and thus the customer experience , to drive conversion rates and revenues. The integrity of a business’ reputation remains among the top criteria for consumers when they consider where their dollars go.

Strategy 87

Strategy Ethics Purchasing Data 87

ivalua

JUNE 10, 2021

Businesses can easily identify new sources of supply and help reduce purchasing costs by improving employee choice and access. With this integration, Ivalua enables a diverse market of users by offering an integrated search experience. For businesses, managing what employees purchase and from which supplier, is critical.

Real-time Visibility 130

Real-time Visibility Procurement team Purchasing Spend management 130

The Good Spending

MARCH 10, 2023

In addition to that, we should develop a functional strategy deeply integrated with the corporate one. Our KPIs must demonstrate the procurement contribution to the critical business metrics – not just COGS but profit margins. Buy from Kogan Page Buy from Amazon US Buy from Amazon UK Buy from Amazon CA Buy from Amazon AE

Procurement 52

Procurement Category management Influencing Budget 52

Finale Inventory

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

Running a multichannel business is a tough gig. But, while this may be effective for various aspects of the business, when it comes to your business financials, not investing in a thorough and accurate approach will have costly repercussions. This partner post is brought to you by A2X.

Real-time Visibility 52

Real-time Visibility Inventory Risk Buyers 52

Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

This growth has fostered a diversity of players that ranges from a lone fashion designer in Milan that imports from Asia and sells on Amazon, to well entrenched manufacturers that import and export on every continent.

supply chain software solutions 82

supply chain software solutions Export Supply Chain Optimization Supply chain management 82

The Good Spending

APRIL 3, 2022

Category management is an integral part of the "plan-to-procure" cycle. It balances the procurement cost and value by identifying cost-savings initiatives and setting actionable benefit plans so that the business achieves additional profitability. My Udemy course "Foundations of Contracts and Outsourcing."

Category management 52

Category management Demand Management Procurement 52

The Good Spending

AUGUST 16, 2022

The supply chain is the most collaborative function in the business. We welcome any opportunity to form a cross-functional team with anyone who can bring business value - through supply chain strategies, sales and operations planning, inventory management, BPO , alliances , etc. Buy from Kogan Page Buy from Amazon U.S.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency Collaboration Supply Chain Optimization Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Strategic Sourceror

JULY 23, 2022

However, business leaders should focus their spend analysis on vehicles that draw power from the grid and not the pump. The latter has already received the thumbs up from Amazon, which has started to roll out custom-built electric delivery vans across the country. Around 90% of the U.S.

Supply chain 98

Supply chain Supply Purchasing Strategic sourcing 98

Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

This growth has fostered a diversity of players that ranges from a lone fashion designer in Milan that imports from Asia and sells on Amazon, to well entrenched manufacturers that import and export on every continent.

supply chain software solutions 65

supply chain software solutions Export Supply Chain Optimization Supply chain management 65

The Good Spending

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Tail spend starts with the best intention to satisfy the business needs quickly and returns a handful of residual problems: non-contracted or generally non-compliant spend; a high volume of transactions; a high labor cost to the company, as each transaction requires reconciliation, processing, acceptance of goods, etc.

Buyers 52

Buyers Quantity Procurement Contract 52

Let's Talk Supply Chain

JULY 6, 2022

I expect Google and Amazon to be a disruptive distributor in our market soon. This means our entire information chain needs to be digitally integrated in a seamless way. Digitalization enforces a higher level of integration, less room for manual intervention, corrections, and amendments. On the other hand, people – we all!

Management 59

Management supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Efficiency Collaboration 59

Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 10, 2020

How to Sell on Amazon! Amazon reviews article and permission to publish here provided by Susan Melony. When you have a product you sell on Amazon, the whole package is important, quite literally. To access this feature, you would go to Amazon Seller Central and click the Jungle Scout Extension button. Subscribe Here!

Supply chain 54

Supply chain Influencing Purchasing Buyers 54

Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Ways technology has transformed business article and permission to publish here provided by Harry Miller. The concept of businesses functioning without technology is puzzling today. Like all other spheres, technology dominates business dimensions too. As a result, business models in 2021 are based on these principles.

Supply Chain Efficiency 76

Supply Chain Efficiency Innovation Supply chain Networking 76

IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

But the question for those of us in business is what are the best business uses? Here are 27 highly productive ways that AI use cases can help businesses improve their bottom line. For example, Amazon reminds customers to reorder their most often-purchased products, and shows them related products or suggestions.

Real-time Visibility 88

Real-time Visibility Data Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization 88

The Good Spending

JULY 27, 2022

It's supported by corporate governance and generic business values of transparency, integrity, and fairness. Our urgency develops as the business demands quick and efficient procurement actions. Buy from Kogan Page Buy from Amazon U.S. Buy from Amazon U.K. Buy from Amazon CA Buy from Amazon AE.

Procurement 52

Procurement Demand Influencing Sourcing 52

Supply Chain Trend

AUGUST 13, 2020

He reasoned that to support such planning we need to implement a third wave of integrated supply-chain planning software. Although third wave supply chain-software could cover all these elements, Niels believes that human centricity is critical so that decision augmentation should be the more desirable form for business planning.

supply chain software solutions 147

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

JANUARY 16, 2023

Don’t we all love the buying experience on Amazon and other eCommerce websites which is instantaneous, offers lot of choices, and almost zero friction. Beyond the poor experience that a business user (requisitioner) faces, the Category manager or the Buyer in the procurement core team also face multiple challenges like: . Conclusion.

Sourcing 52

Sourcing Real-time Visibility Procurement Buyers 52

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Until you can leverage what it takes to succeed, most businesses today will struggle to maintain fiscal viability and relevance in the Modern Global Market. Inability to execute good Business Strategies. Inefficient Logistics and Business Metrics. Social Responsibility is a major dimension of their business strategy.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain 52

Pipefy

JANUARY 30, 2024

Because procure-to-pay teams lacking business agility, internal resources, or adequate tools are hungry for solutions that can help them streamline operations, increase strategic influence, gain spend control, innovate sourcing streams, improve efficiency, and increase time for more “high-value” work. billion by 2028.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization 52

HICX

MARCH 16, 2023

In this episode of the Supplier Experience Live Podcast, we head to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to speak with Anand Singh , who is VP of Integrated Supply Chain at Sword Health.  Anand started working in Procurement and Supply Chain at an early age in his family business. What we miss today is events planning. The impact of Industry 4.0

Supply Chain Optimization 52

Supply Chain Optimization Supply chain Suppliers Supply chain management 52