All Things Supply Chain

OCTOBER 7, 2019

With 7% of Americans admitting to stealing it from hotels, comedian Johnny Carson causing a shortage of it in 1973 after he joked about the possibility of one and 49%…

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ivalua

OCTOBER 1, 2019

Industrial Transformation ASIA-PACIFIC, a HANNOVER MESSE event is Asia-Pacific’s leading trade event for Industry 4.0! The event brings together an ecosystem of manufacturers, government agencies & businesses ranging from multinational corporations (MNC) to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to shape and support their transformation initiatives.

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ProcurePort

OCTOBER 31, 2019

If you work within the vendor side of B2B business, then you are sure to be accustomed to receiving RFP’s or, “request for proposals” from potential clients interested in your products and services. An RFP consists of a document that companies, operating and searching for enterprise services, can use for a detailed overview of service/product […].

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 11, 2019

The days of static supply chains, both globally and locally, are long gone. Enterprises now must deal with an immense level of complexity and volatility, with continual change being the new normal.

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Advertiser: GEP

“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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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 1, 2019

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Digital Supply Chain (SC 4.0) Overview! What You Need to Know! (Video). All of the technologies that we hear about every day, from Blockchain to Virtual Reality, have many areas of applicability in both our personal and business lives. But in the area of Supply Chain, which truly spans the entire operations of most any company, these technologies provide the platform to totally redefine how the work of Supply Chain is con

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 15, 2019

There are many approaches to delivering a software solution but there are two main categories: waterfall, or traditional methodology, and the more recent agile delivery model. Learn the differences, and how to speed up the success of your procurement processes through agile implementation in our Get Smart webinar. Waterfall is so-called because it is a linear approach to software development.

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ivalua

OCTOBER 29, 2019

A decade ago, very few public sector jurisdictions or agencies were concerned about the amount of disparate systems they were operating and what data-driven challenges this might lead to in the future. If they needed contract management, they put a contract management system in place. If they needed an ERP system or a workforce management system, they would define their requirements and either select a system to implement or build their own. .

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ProcurePort

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Having a robust purchase requisition software solution is crucial for maintaining and growing your business profit. If you want to ensure your company’s core message and bottom line are well-established, procurement software needs to become a priority. Procurement purchase requisition software enables you to keep spending costs as low as possible.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Customer experience is disrupting and changing the supply-chain world from the inside out.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Green Supply Chain: True Sustainability or Just One Big Marketing Stunt? Article written for Supply Chain Game Changer by, and permission to publish here provided by, Ellie Coverdale. Contrary to the popular belief from years ago, email is alive and well, and more people are using email than ever before.

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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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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 22, 2019

What Is the Best Way to Secure Sustainable Competitive Advantage from New Technologies? Until now the focus of attention has been process automation or augmentation. Our recently published report, “ Digital Transformation in Procurement: How Close Are We? ”, which is based on a global survey with responses from 391 CPOs and other senior procurement decision makers, showed that most progress had been made with the automation of supplier management, procure-to-pay and spend management processes.

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All Things Supply Chain

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Package design or initial presentation of your goods and products can, believe it or not, make or break your business.

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ivalua

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Procurement transparency exists within the public sector because it is required by law. And yet, not all transparency is equally effective. In order for the public to be well-served by transparency, the agencies providing it need to consider which groups need transparency, why they need it, and what actions they expect to be able to take as a result of what they see.

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ProcurePort

OCTOBER 23, 2019

Today’s business technology landscape is advancing at a rapid rate. Businesses now have the technology available to them to automate large portions of repetitive tasks, streamline operations, and supercharge employee output. Companies that fail to adapt to technology will find themselves losing out to competitors who have successfully embraced change and implemented new solutions to […].

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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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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 4, 2019

While watching the latest Democratic presidential debate, it occurred to me that both political parties are missing a critical issue when it comes to job creation.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Want Success? Integrate a Change Leadership Work Stream in your Transformation Program! What is disintermediation? Most definitions of disintermediation characterize it as the elimination of intermediaries, or “ cutting out the middleman “ Further consider that the “Wastes” associated with Lean thinking and principles include transportation, inventory, over production and motion amongst others.

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The Network Effect

OCTOBER 7, 2019

The post 5 Tips to Streamline Your Warehouse appeared first on The Network Effect.

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All Things Supply Chain

OCTOBER 28, 2019

“Change of this magnitude is hard. You know you’re on to something when so much pressure builds up.” – David Marcus, Co-creator of Libra on Twitter.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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.

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ivalua

OCTOBER 29, 2019

By now, the question has been asked so many times that it is hard to stifle an eye roll: Why can’t the public sector be more like the private sector in the implementation and use of technology? Enormous, complex, global enterprises use procurement technology to manage their spend, suppliers, contracts and bids every day without seeming to run into the same stumbling blocks as the public sector, which operates on a smaller and more localized basis.

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ProcurePort

OCTOBER 15, 2019

A reverse auction is considered a staple of e-procurement. Unlike a typical auction, the sellers are bidding to obtain a company’s business. The bidding for business generally leads to the prices offered to drop during the period of the procurement auction. A reverse auction targets new suppliers, and sets out to ensure any previous suppliers […].

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 24, 2019

The health of the freight industry seems to appear much different to investors versus those working in the field.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Procurement is a core function in every single company. Whether purchasing goods or services to support the company’s product offering or purchasing goods or services to support the infrastructure and operation of the company, Procurement is key. Depending on the type of industry you are in the Procurement of goods and or services can be the largest, or one of the largest, expense areas.

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Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon

This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia

Retail Supply Chain

Jaggaer

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Deloitte’s 2019 Global CPO Survey identifies the key challenges that procurement professionals are struggling to tackle. The biggest risk factors, according to the survey, are the economic downturn and deflation (cited by 42% of respondents), internal complexity due to M&A activity, organizational silos, non-standard processes (39%), managing complexity within mega-suppliers (37%), trade war (33%), managing digital fragmentation internally and within the supply base (29%), Brexit uncertainty

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All Things Supply Chain

OCTOBER 4, 2019

Approval for Drone Delivery airline It has been announced that the “Federal Aviation Administration has given UPS approval to run a drone fleet,” therefore enabling the company to create a…

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ivalua

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Alex Saric, CMO, Ivalua. In my last post , I discussed how to successfully launch a digital Procurement transformation. A strong start is critical, but it’s just a start. The true potential value of effective digital transformation requires rapid progress, addressing more processes, more spend and more suppliers. Organizations are naturally eager to achieve best-in-class performance, yet most find themselves stuck somewhere along the way, with low to moderate levels of digitization, spend under

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ProcurePort

OCTOBER 10, 2019

A new digital era is emerging, with procure-to-pay (P2P) now developed as a digital process. P2P services enhance collaboration between buyers and suppliers and generate an increased value to the supply chain. Going digital with the P2P process allows buyers and suppliers to develop a relationship that benefits both parties. Cloud-based P2P software platforms act […].

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 9, 2019

At least 59% of organizations have suffered cyberattacks through third-party companies, according to a recent study.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing – Changing Future Supply Chains! Imagine having virtually no raw material inventory on hand because all of the components and parts that you need can be made on demand. Imagine having virtually no finished goods inventory on hand because you can make the products precisely when ordered in real time and have them personalized or customized to a customer’s individual specifications.

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The Network Effect

OCTOBER 31, 2019

The post It’s Halloween: Avoid a Technology Horror Story appeared first on The Network Effect.

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All Things Supply Chain

OCTOBER 25, 2019

Wings teams up with FedEx for Drone delivery Wings, a subsidiary of Google parent company Alphabet, has partnered up with FedEx Express to use drones instead of trucks for last…

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Advertiser: GEP

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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