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Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] 2023 Ivalua NOW Nashville: Recap + Photos! May 18, 2023 | | Ivalua NOW by Eloise Barnum They say city lights got nothin’ on country nights—and well–they ain’t wrong! We can’t recreate Ivalua NOW 2023 Nashville–but we’ll always have the memories! From the sessions and keynotes to the electrifying nighttime events–we want to extend a heartfelt thanks to all our customers, sponsors, partners, attendees, and team for making Ivalua NOW “Breaking N
As we navigate an unstable economy, organizations across industries want to be “future-ready,” and that requires systems and processes that can continuously evolve in response to the marketplace demands. For customers who run their operations on SAP, this means modernizing to a cloud ERP platform that supports greater flexibility and agility.
The layoffs come as two retail customers who were using a portion of the facility as a call center decided to shift the customer service operations in-house.
“What should we do about the tariffs?” There’s no straightforward answer — every leader has a different expectation. CFOs want numbers. COOs want action. CEOs want strategy. And supply chain and procurement leaders need to be ready with the right response — fast. That’s why GEP has created a simple three-part framework that will help CPOs and CSCOs brief the board and C-suite with clarity and confidence.
The very heart of diversity involves how things differ, and we all know that people differ in many ways. All of us fit in, or don’t, some place, and this is why each of us has a DEI story.
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The very heart of diversity involves how things differ, and we all know that people differ in many ways. All of us fit in, or don’t, some place, and this is why each of us has a DEI story.
EPISODE 115 Building a Legacy of Leadership with Retired Lt. Col. Oakland McCulloch By Kelly Barner | May 17, 2023 Leadership is easy to talk about, but hard to do. Every leader impacts the people around them – whether positively or negatively – so this week’s guest suggests making a decision from the outset what kind of leader you want to be, and why you want to lead.
The deal gives the company e-commerce fulfillment and last-mile delivery capabilities, but don't call it a direct competitor to Amazon's logistics empire.
A person’s ability to successfully bargain is one of the most crucial abilities he may… The post A Procurement Agent’s Preparation And Planning That Goes Into Vendor Negotiation first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.
Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives
Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri
Categories: Supplier Risk and Compliance Management Tags: PRO In this Spend Matters PRO Vendor Analysis, we provide an overview of Craft and its solution for supplier intelligence. Every supplier comes with a large variety of necessary information to manage and ways it can increase a buyer’s risk. Our current globally interconnected era in which suppliers and buyers communicate across time zones, languages and sociopolitical barriers has only complicated this issue further.
Tariffs are no longer just policy noise. They’re driving real, bottom-line impact. One policy shift and your sourcing strategy is upside down. This bulletin cuts straight to the point. How Market-Leading Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform breaks down how procurement teams are staying ahead of the chaos with real-time insights, smarter sourcing moves and AI-powered agility.
More organizations are finding that integrating 3PLs can offer many benefits to their supply chains. But there is a right way and a wrong way to do that.
Today, utilities and many other industries use drones extensively to conduct surveys, map assets and monitor business operations. They use drones for tasks as simple as aerial photography or as complex as sophisticated data collection and processing. The global commercial drone market is projected to grow from USD 8.15 billion in 2022 to USD 47.38 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 28.58% in the forecast period.
One of the most popular and effective ways to market businesses from any industry is through digital marketing. SEO or Search Engine Optimization is a crucial part of digital marketing strategy. It is the most effective strategy digital marketers use to help their clients increase their website’s visitors and convert leads to customers. If you are a marketer expert in the supply chain industry, you might want to suggest using SEO for your client.
Business leaders know that their organization’s success relies on its ability to keep essential processes running smoothly and efficiently. Communication technology like email and Slack have become so essential that business grinds to a halt if there are gaps in service. Furthermore, businesses are increasingly reliant on applications like Jira and ServiceNow to manage workflows and IT service management.
Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.
EPISODE 115 Building a Legacy of Leadership with Retired Lt. Col. Oakland McCulloch By Kelly Barner | May 17, 2023 Leadership is easy to talk about, but hard to do. Every leader impacts the people around them – whether positively or negatively – so this week’s guest suggests making a decision from the outset what kind of leader you want to be, and why you want to lead.
Logistics Complexity and the Strategic Moves Companies Are Making to Reduce It The last mile is typically the costliest and most complicated leg of a supply chain, accounting for, on average, 53% of overall shipping costs. Last-mile delivery has become the center of attention for shippers and carriers in recent years as strong e-commerce growth has increased demand for home delivery.
What's the role of technology in distinguishing between a "supplier" and a "partner," or boosting worker productivity? Buddy Bockweg, chief executive officer of Vsimple, explains.
On 11 May, Barkers collaborated with Coupa Software and Positive Planet to deliver the Power of Procurement in your Sustainability Strategy webinar. The online event brought together procurement professionals from across the country to hear from leading experts on how procurement is central to supporting an organisation’s ESG agenda. Attendees heard from Stephen Henry , Founding Partner of Positive Planet an organisation which guides companies towards a better way of doing business that benefits
Procurement is in the middle of a tech tsunami. And if it feels like the old playbooks aren’t working anymore, that’s because they aren’t. Agentic AI. Autonomous procurement. Unified source-to-pay ecosystems. These innovations are converging and transforming how procurement teams operate. The GEP 2025 Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report breaks it all down.
Stellantis NV, which employs 5,000 people in the U.K., said it’s unable to meet local requirements because of rising material costs and a lack of U.Kbattery supplies.
Any business, contract, or personal relationship can substantially benefit from having the skill to negotiate. The ability to negotiate effectively could be what makes the difference between accomplishment and failure, whether you are attempting to clinch a commercial deal, negotiate a wage, or come to an agreement with your partner. Positional bargaining, commonly referred to as positional negotiation, is one of the most frequently employed negotiation techniques.
Carbon-credit markets have emerged among the main tools used to fight global warming, but the details need adjusting for the impact of supply and demand.
Join Ardent Partners and Esker on May 31 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM ET for a discussion on The State of ePayables 2023: Paving the Way for a Smarter Future. This event marks the worldwide premiere of major findings from Ardent Partners’ 18th annual State of ePayables in 2023 research report.
AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.
Any business, contract, or personal relationship can substantially benefit from having the skill to negotiate. The ability to negotiate effectively could be what makes the difference between accomplishment and failure, whether you are attempting to clinch a commercial deal, negotiate a wage, or come to an agreement with your partner. Positional bargaining, commonly referred to as positional negotiation, is one of the most frequently employed negotiation techniques.
Martin Smith, Managing Director at Talent Drive, shares his views on recruiting in the procurement and supply chain space, the direction he sees the profession heading, and the misconceptions people have about the industry.
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