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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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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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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets.

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Value Creation Through Digital Transformation in Procurement

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Value Creation Through Digital Transformation in Procurement. By Eric Edwards | December 1, 2022. The recent global pandemic exposed many economic vulnerabilities, not the least of which were weaknesses in many supply chains. But COVID also revealed the growing value placed on the expertise of procurement professionals and a shifting company viewpoint from back-office worker bees to valued C-suite consultants.

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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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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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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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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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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report

The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?

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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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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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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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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller

As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe

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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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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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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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Technology Round-Up — November 30, 2022

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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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Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability

Direct materials sourcing is evolving, with procurement now tasked not only with cost efficiency but managing sustainability and risk management. The environment is marked by heightened demand and expectations, compounded by challenges such as rising input prices, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions. While some embrace cutting-edge tools like AI and blockchain for global trade functions, others lag in technology adoption.

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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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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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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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Supply Chain Orchestration: A New Era in Supply Chain Management

When the only certainty is uncertainty, what does that mean for today’s supply chain management approaches? This eBook delves into how supply chain orchestration can help businesses unlock agility, transparency, intelligence, and trust across their end-to-end supply chain.

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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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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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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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GEP Outlook Report 2024

Procurement and supply chain leaders have faced their share of disruption and economic turmoil these past four years. Whether from geopolitical tensions or the havoc caused by the pandemic and its aftershocks, plenty of challenges remain. Despite this, leaders are seeing a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel — inflation is decreasing, interest rates are leveling off and supply chain volatility is easing.