ivalua
MARCH 28, 2019
As we move towards a new decade is the emphasis in the procurement world changing – are we going to see a new age, where the Art of Procurement comes to the fore? Much of our focus in the last twenty years or so within the procurement profession and within our specific procurement functions has been on what we might call the “Science of Procurement”.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 11, 2019
Consumers are more conscientious about their purchases than ever before. They expect organizations to meet a certain set of ethical standards, and supply chains aren’t exempt from scrutiny.
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Supply Chain Collaborator
MARCH 22, 2019
Everyone’s talking about the potential and promise of blockchain and other bleeding edge tech tools for “supply chain digitization”. Yet, many logistics and transportation pros are asking why, in practical terms, they should explore and embrace blockchain technologies ahead of more pressing and less esoteric logistics IT initiatives. Supply chain digitization is a killer use case for blockchain and it is coming to supply chain management.
The Network Effect
MARCH 21, 2019
The Internet of Things (IoT) is changing the way the world thinks about food. Consumers now have the option of. The post The Future of Food: 6 Ways IoT is Impacting Food Supply Chains appeared first on The Network Effect.
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.
Jaggaer
MARCH 9, 2019
It’s National Procurement Month. That’s a real thing. It has a hashtag: #CelebrateProcurement. We celebrate procurement every day at JAGGAER, but we still felt like the month deserved a little fun recognition. So with that, we bring you the oddest, most outlandish, strangest and weirdest-sounding items customers source through our eProcurement catalog.
Supply Chain Game Changer
MARCH 26, 2019
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Procurement (and Purchasing) Job Interview Questions & Answers. For a considerable portion of my career I have worked in the Manufacturing and Logistics/Distribution Industries. In these industries a segment of the Procurement organization is called Commodity Management. However when I entered the Retail industry the group largely responsible for Procurement, amongst other things, was called Category Management.
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Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 17, 2019
The automotive manufacturing supply chain has become almost too massive to manage, leaving manufacturers and suppliers with the challenge of finding qualified workers with the skills to identify and prevent quality risks.
EazyStock
MARCH 21, 2019
About Kevin: Kevin Skau is the Chief Operating Officer of Design Ready Controls , a control panel manufacturer headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota – designing and manufacturing control panels for high-volume OEMs in a variety of industries. Congratulations on the award, Kevin! As Automation Hero, what processes or tasks have you automated at Design Ready Controls?
The Network Effect
MARCH 14, 2019
It’s a very interesting time in supply chain. There are a number of exciting technologies coming together to create new. The post 4 Forces to Drive Your Supply Chain Transformation appeared first on The Network Effect.
Ms. Category Management
MARCH 22, 2019
A blog from Ms. Category Management on the level of Transparency in Discussion with Sourcing Peers.
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Supply Chain Game Changer
MARCH 19, 2019
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Imagining the Supply Chain of the Future! Great Sales people have wonderful characteristics and personality traits. They can light up a room, command your attention, bring big ideas to the table, and close deals with customers, all with unbridled enthusiasm. Bringing these ideas to life and delivering on commitments made to customers most often requires different but just as impressive skills and effort from the Supply Chain
ivalua
MARCH 14, 2019
Ivalua builds momentum as technology platform of choice for public sector procurement. Redwood City, CA March 14, 2019 – Ivalua, a leading provider of global Spend Management Cloud solutions, today announced that the State of Maryland has selected its Source-to-Pay platform to power a new statewide e-procurement system, eMaryland Marketplace Advantage.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 15, 2019
Let's assume you have a successful product, a well-developed brand and a seamless manufacturing process. Now, you’re ready to take your product to the international stage.
Supply Chain Action Blog
MARCH 21, 2019
Photo licensed through iStockphoto. The strength of any chain is defined by its weakest link. A supply chain, or as I prefer to say, a value network, is similarly constrained. By orchestrating the flow of material, information and cash through your value network, you can prevent negative business impact from weak links by detecting anomalies, diagnosing their causes, and directing the next best action before there is a serious business impact.
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
The Network Effect
MARCH 28, 2019
The promise and the perils of choosing a multi-enterprise supply chain network We’re almost two decades into the 21st Millennium, The post Multi-Enterprise Network Platforms vs Pseudo Networks appeared first on The Network Effect.
Ms. Category Management
MARCH 8, 2019
Check out my new blogs from 2019; Strategic Sourcing in the Stone Ages by Ms Category Management.
Supply Chain Game Changer
MARCH 14, 2019
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Supply Chain Game Changer Job Board! Article originally published by, and permission to publish here provided by, Sam White at Argentus.com. Hiring in Supply Chain is, in some ways, tougher than it ever has been. With the baby boomer generation entering retirement, and companies placing more strategic emphasis on the function, the war for Supply Chain talent is on.
ivalua
MARCH 4, 2019
By Christopher Bourez. Many providers in the market talk about leveraging machine learning to capture and digitize information such as that from an invoice. The truth is that the improvement in accuracy that machine learning can offer really varies widely – they are not all made equal. For example, some may call a rule-based engine machine learning.
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Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 4, 2019
The conventional notion about online shoppers is that they want it now, and they want it for free. But a new study refutes that assumption, at least partially.
SupplyShift
MARCH 12, 2019
To engage with the most vulnerable in your supply chain, start by evolving your company’s culture. There are a number of organizations doing great work to uncover slavery and engage workers within their supply chain. As an industry we have become quite adept at knowing the signs of slavery and setting targets to improve practices within the supply chain.
The Network Effect
MARCH 22, 2019
Recruiters spend countless hours and thousands of dollars in resources bringing in job candidates, but what happens once you’ve hired. The post Tips for Attracting and Retaining Top Talent appeared first on The Network Effect.
EazyStock
MARCH 11, 2019
This is a guest post contributed by Halle Summers. Halle is a Marketing Coordinator for FASTENation Inc. When she isn’t writing blog articles, she enjoys spending time in downtown Charleston, South Carolina and all the amazing food her hometown has to offer. Almost all fulfillment centers want to improve pick and pack efficiency. Supply Chain 24|7 reports that up to 50 percent of labor resources at a fulfillment warehouse are often dedicated to the picking-to-shipping process.
Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader
Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,
Supply Chain Game Changer
MARCH 6, 2019
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 7 KPIs Your Procurement Team May Be Ignoring! Article originally published by, and permission to publish here provided by, Sam Jenks at kodiakrating.com. When I was a kid, my mom had a ’93 Ford Escort. I remember that car as clearly as I remember banging with my fist on it’s ceiling singing Tom Petty’s Makin’ Some Noise.
ivalua
MARCH 26, 2019
Every year, The Hackett Group conducts an in-depth key issues study. The latest study focuses on Procurement’s transformation journey including the goals and obstacles limiting progress. Further, to bridge the digital transformation gap, the report digs into technologies that an increasing number of Procurement organizations are planning to adopt over the next 1-2 years.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 25, 2019
The type of forensic techniques that detectives have long deployed to solve crimes can now be used to identify the origin of manufactured goods in the supply chain.
SupplyShift
MARCH 12, 2019
To engage with the most vulnerable in your supply chain, start by evolving your company’s culture. There are a number of organizations doing great work to uncover slavery and engage workers within their supply chain. As an industry we have become quite adept at knowing the signs of slavery and setting targets to improve practices within the supply chain.
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The Network Effect
MARCH 7, 2019
How to get the most value out of your freight broker and foster a productive relationship An important factor in. The post 10 Best Practices for Working with Freight Brokers appeared first on The Network Effect.
EazyStock
MARCH 21, 2019
About Kevin: Kevin Skau is the Chief Operating Officer of Design Ready Controls , a control panel manufacturer headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota – designing and manufacturing control panels for high-volume OEMs in a variety of industries. Congratulations on the award, Kevin! As Automation Hero, what processes or tasks have you automated at Design Ready Controls?
Supply Chain Game Changer
MARCH 12, 2019
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Seasoned Leadership in Action™ – Our 2018 All Star Leaders! Tony Giovaniello, President Shasta EDC. At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe. As such we have introduced our “Seasoned Leadership in Action™” Interview series.
ivalua
MARCH 4, 2019
In less than a month, the UK is scheduled to leave the European Union, meaning the end of the freedom of movement and goods, and many of the regulations UK and European businesses have come to benefit from over the decades. Despite this major overhaul to the business environment, organisations are still no closer to understanding what kind of Brexit the UK will end up with.
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