Wed.Nov 30, 2022

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Ivalua Named a Leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Procure-to-Pay Suites for 4th Consecutive Year

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Redwood City, CA – November 30, 2022 – Ivalua, a global leader in spend management, today announced that it has been named a Leader in the 2022 Gartner “ Magic Quadrant for Procure-to-Pay Suites ” for the 4th consecutive year. The Gartner report evaluated procure-to-pay (P2P) solutions from 16 different software vendors across a broad set of criteria, placing Ivalua in the Leaders Quadrant based on its ability to execute and completeness of vision.

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More shortages and prices hikes forecasted for construction’s supply chain

Supply Chain Dive

Analysts and contractors break down prices and lead times for concrete, cement, steel, lumber, insulation, drywall and HVAC equipment in the coming year.

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Jaggaer vs Coupa: Direct sourcing head-to-head technology evaluation and comparison

Spend Matters

Categories: Procurement Systems & Architecture , Sourcing Tags: Head-to-Head , PRO , SolutionMap Head to Head , SolutionMap Premium , SolutionMap Sourcing , SolutionMap Sourcing Premium Sourcing providers that boast specific capabilities for direct materials is a hot market, and Jaggaer and Coupa, the two contenders for today’s head-to-head analysis, are among the market's hottest competitors.

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FedEx stands to benefit from new de-icing pads at key cargo airport

Supply Chain Dive

The timing for the Memphis International Airport facility's launch couldn’t be better as the busy holiday season ramps up, a FedEx executive said.

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Tariffs on the Table: How to Brief the Board and C‑Suite With Confidence

“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.

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Watch: Solving the Problem of Counterfeit Goods

Supply Chain Brain

The volume of counterfeit products is huge and poses safety issues for manufacturers, carriers and consumers, says Phil Hamilton, chief executive officer and co-founder of Countercheck.

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Maersk, IBM to shut down blockchain joint venture TradeLens

Supply Chain Dive

The tool was intended to start a “digital revolution” for the supply chain. But it will reach the end of its life in Q1 2023 as it failed to achieve commercial viability.

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Should Your Business Apply for Factoring?

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Best Practices for Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable! When you’re starting a business, there are a lot of important decisions to make. One of those decisions is how to finance your new venture. There are a number of different options available, and one of the most popular is business factoring.

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How Shippers Can Find Relief from Drayage Disruptions

Supply Chain Brain

By understanding how drayage fits into the larger supply chain, shippers can take a more comprehensive approach and get ahead of problems like equipment shortages and bottlenecks.

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The Rise in Popularity of Online Roulette!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What is the Mastermind Roulette Strategy? If you’ve ever sat down at a casino table, you know that roulette is one of the most popular gambling games out there. It’s easy to learn, fun to play and has the possibility of huge payouts if you get lucky. However, these days, it’s not just limited to the casinos — there are ways to gamble on online roulette real money , which many players prefer because they can gamble from the co

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Why semiconductor supply may be improving

Strategic Sourceror

Supply chains have received massive amounts of attention ever since the pandemic took hold. But of all the product-specific supply chains in the limelight, semiconductors have been the main attraction. They're at center stage largely because semiconductors are indispensable to the manufacturing of numerous consumer technologies, from coffee makers to car stereos to smartphones.

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

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

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Some Retailers Are Learning to Love Bulked-Up Inventories

Supply Chain Brain

Upbeat comments from retailers including Dick’s Sporting Goods and Walmart signal that strains in supply chains have eased.

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Retailers' supply chains are in better shape for the holidays

Strategic Sourceror

With another Thanksgiving concluded, retailers are gearing up for the most important time of year: the holiday shopping season. While supply chain disruptions have frustrated both buyers and sellers since 2020, many of the previous bottlenecks have since been dislodged, setting the industry up for what could be a banner year from a sales perspective, despite high inflation.

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A Digitally Native Footwear Brand Finds Rapid Fulfillment

Supply Chain Brain

Challenge: A rapidly growing D2C footwear brand required an agile fulfillment operation that could scale just as quickly as their business was growing — without being bound by geography.

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Can I Get Toll-Free Numbers for Different Countries?

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What to Know About Making an International Phone Call! Simply put, the answer is yes. Your business can get toll-free numbers for different countries across the globe. Since these numbers help increase your company’s reachability, you can use them to improve communication throughout your business network.

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How Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform

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.

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Railroads, Retailers Welcome Government Intervention in Rail Strike

Supply Chain Brain

The House passed two separate bills November 30 — one to codify the tentative contract agreement, and a second to add seven paid sick days to the contract.

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Risks of Giving Out Your Phone Number on the Internet!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What to Know About Making an International Phone Call! A cell phone number is a piece of personal information about a person. It’s no secret that publishing your personal number on the Internet can lead to unfortunate consequences. Attackers get hold of your mobile number and can easily use it for personal gain.

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Watch: Bringing Order to Shipping Data Chaos

Supply Chain Brain

Companies need a centralized location for accessing data, and making smart decisions based on it. John Errebo, chief technology officer of Enveyo, assesses the state of data management.

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JAGGAER Named a Leader in the 2022 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Procure-to-Pay Suites for the Fifth Straight Year

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The post JAGGAER Named a Leader in the 2022 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Procure-to-Pay Suites for the Fifth Straight Year appeared first on JAGGAER.

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A Roadmap For Modernization: How To Break Free From Your Monolith Before July 31, 2026

Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar

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.

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China’s Air Traffic Is Shrinking Again as Covid Tumult Grows

Supply Chain Brain

China used to be the world’s busiest domestic aviation market, handling about 14,000 flights a day. That number had dropped to about 2,800 on November 28.

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Top 5 Use Cases for Advanced Analytics in Procurement by Gartner®

Zycus Cognitive Procurement

“The greatest danger in times of turbulence is not the turbulence; it is to act with yesterday’s logic.” Peter Drucker. The world of business is changing. But the world of procurement isn’t keeping up. Procurement, as a field has been around for centuries; but it’s never been more important than now. As ever, your company’s success depends on getting the right products at the right prices.

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The Great Semiconductor Overhaul Raises the Stakes on Technology

Supply Chain Brain

A strategic shift in America’s industrial policy will eventually mean a faster, more responsive supply chain capable of delivering a larger chip supply.

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Learn about Petrobras’ transformation journey with SCOR on The Rebound

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

Petrobras’ Paulo Henrique Furtado outlines Petrobras' journey to digital supply chain excellence on this episode of The Rebound.

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Procurement Is Navigating a Tech Tsunami (and It’s Upending How You Work)

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.

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U.S. Plans Increased Scrutiny of Jet Designs After 737 Max Crashes

Supply Chain Brain

The proposal is the latest reform taken by FAA after it and Boeing failed to identify the flaw that contributed to the Max crashes in 2018 and 2019.

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Technology Round-Up — November 30, 2022

CPO Rising

CPO Rising’s Technology Round-Up Series returns today with fresh supply management technology news and updates covering a few recent major announcements. If you are a sourcing, procurement, or spend management solution provider and you are continually innovating the way that procurement and supply chain leaders and practitioners drive value, we’d love to hear from you.

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Expanding Apparel Brand Scales Seamlessly with E-Commerce Technology

Supply Chain Brain

Challenge: A rapidly scaling e-commerce apparel brand struggled to meet customer expectations and required a flexible fulfillment strategy.

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House passes bills to avert US rail shutdown, add paid sick leave

Supply Chain Dive

The vote comes just two days after President Joe Biden urged congressional intervention, warning “a rail shutdown would devastate our economy.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

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.