December, 2018

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The 13th Annual Health Care Supply Chain Summit, 28th – 29th January 2019, New Orleans

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Join us at The 13th Annual Health Care Supply Chain Summit 2019. Ivalua is working with many Healthcare organisations such as Select Medical and Maxim Healtcare. We look forward to meeeting you at the event where we will be represented by Ty Levine, our Marketing Director for North America. Here’s a short video of our CEO & Founder, David Khuat-Duy, talking about what makes Ivalua special!

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Interview with a Supply Chain Leader – Santa Claus

All Things Supply Chain

As the holidays are swiftly approaching, the supply chain and logistics industry is working in full swing to meet crucial deadlines and deliver on time.

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Five Quick Steps to ELD Success

Supply Chain Brain

The logistics industry has seen an incredible transition since this time last year, when trucking companies scrambled to comply with a new electronic logging device (ELD) mandate.

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Emerging Technologies: The Evolution of the Smart Assistant

Jaggaer

Everywhere we turn, there is a constant buzz around new technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and cognitive intelligence. These emerging trends are expected to revolutionize procurement. According to Supply Management, “Cognitive procurement will drive the Procurement profession forward” and early adopters may certainly gain a competitive advantage.

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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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Could the CPO Be Replaced by the Chief Value Officer?

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Procurement – How to Enable Spend Aggregation! Article originally published at, and permission to publish here provided by Nikita S at, [link]. . What is the role of the Chief Procurement Officer? And what is the role, and difference, of the CPO as compared to the Chief Value Officer? Procurement is the process of translating customer requirements into the selection of highly capable suppliers, to timely, accurately, cost-effectively deliver high quality, m

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7 Supply Chain Security Concerns to Address in 2019

The Network Effect

“All across Maersk headquarters, the full scale of the crisis was starting to become clear. Within half an hour, Maersk. The post 7 Supply Chain Security Concerns to Address in 2019 appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Artificial Intelligence in Supply Chain Planning – Why a Hybrid AI Concept is the Better Choice

All Things Supply Chain

“A good decision is based on knowledge, not on numbers” is a quote by the famous Greek philosopher Plato.

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Tariffs and the Electronics Supply Chain: A Perfect Storm?

Supply Chain Brain

A storm in the electronics industry is spreading into automotive, aerospace, healthcare industries and more — just about any supply chain that calls for electronic components.

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10 Terrible Gifts for Coworkers and Where to Find Them

Ms. Category Management

10 Terrible Gifts for Coworkers and Where to Find Them - Another Holiday Blog by Ms Category Management.

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The Benefits of Providing Tracking Information to Your Customers!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Article originally published by, and permission to publish here provided by, Jake Smith at [link]. Check out Why don’t you have a TMS (Transportation Management System) Solution yet? Online shopping has become an integral part of many consumers’ lives. The increased volume of parcels shows that this new way of acquiring goods and services is here to stay.

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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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Supply & Demand Chain Executive Green Award

The Network Effect

Supply & Demand Chain Executive, the executive’s user manual for successful supply and demand chain transformation, has announced the recipients. The post Supply & Demand Chain Executive Green Award appeared first on The Network Effect.

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PKP ENERGETYKA ON TRACK TOWARDS FULL PROCESS AUTOMATION

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PKP Energetyka, launched the implementation of Ivalua’s state-of-the-art Procurement and Sourcing solution with the participation of OptiBuy. Paris, France – 15 th January, 2019 – PKP Energetyka is a leader in the construction and maintenance of contact line systems as well as railway electrical power engineering in Poland. It has been operating since 2001 and belongs to one of the largest investment funds worldwide – CVC Capital Partners.

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Cluster Analysis for Smart Decision-Making

Solvoyo

Imagine you are the owner of a modest grocery store in your neighborhood. You know most of your customers in person and you do a pretty […]. The post Cluster Analysis for Smart Decision-Making appeared first on Solvoyo.

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The Digital Era Has Arrived, and Supply Chains Must Adjust

Supply Chain Brain

It's time for companies to move beyond the age of mass production and consumption — and design supply-chain processes that can serve a customer segment of one.

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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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Freight Procurement Solutions Are Transforming Supply Chains

Jaggaer

Why You Should Consider Freight Procurement Sourcing Solution. Procuring raw materials or finished goods is one thing, but the processing of moving those goods from one place to another brings its own set of challenges. Whether you’re in charge of ordering the “things” or managing how and where those things get from A to B, both sides of the procurement equation stand to benefit from freight procurement automation.

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The Christmas Retail Checklist – Get Your Store Prepared! (Infographic)

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Article created by, and permission to publish here provided by, Chris Landry at [link]. Check out Innovations in Offline Retail! (Infographic). Now that 2018’s record-breaking Black Friday is behind us, retailers small and large must place their focus over the coming weeks on preparing for the Holiday shopping season.

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Paying Doctors and Nurses – Can be a GOOD Thing #Change My Mind

Ms. Category Management

Why Paying Doctors and Nurses can be a Good Thing - Change My Mind by Ms Category Management.

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The 13th Annual Health Care Supply Chain Summit, 28 – 29 January 2019, New Orleans

ivalua

Join us at The 13th Annual Health Care Supply Chain Summit 2019. Ivalua is working with many Healthcare organisations such as Select Medical and Maxim Healtcare. We look forward to meeeting you at the event where we will be represented by Ty Levine, our Marketing Director for North America. Here’s a short video of our CEO & Founder, David Khuat-Duy, talking about what makes Ivalua special!

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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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Cluster Analysis for Smart Decision-Making

Solvoyo

Imagine you are the owner of a modest grocery store in your neighborhood. You know most of your customers in person and you do a pretty […]. The post Cluster Analysis for Smart Decision-Making appeared first on Solvoyo.

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The Importance of Last-Mile Facilities in the Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

Whether it’s one-day, same-day or one-hour shipping, how can retailers fulfill delivery promises?

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Early Payment Discount Automation

Claritum

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. Contents. 1. Introduction. 2. Benefits of early payments. 3. Financial Factors to Consider. 4. Early Payment Automation. 1 Introduction. Early payment discounts are increasingly being leveraged by organisations to gain additional discounts from their suppliers. However, making these savings requires a fast turnaround on any invoicing.

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Are You on the Supply Chain Naughty List or the Nice List this Year?

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Check out Is Your Supply Chain A Cost Centre or a Value Creator? Supply Chain is a very difficult business area to work in. It is not for the faint of heart. But the fact that it is such a challenging area, promising both risk and reward, is one of the things that makes it an exciting career path. These are hard jobs.

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How to Create a Blueprint for Fleet Resilience

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,

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Women Supporting Women #WSW – Christy Willmon

Ms. Category Management

Women Supporting Women WSW - Christy Willmon Consulting blog by Ms Category Management.

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ProcureCon Indirect – East, 25th – 27th March 2019, Florida

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Visit our booth and ask us about the work we are doing with US Public Sector Organizations and with Manufacturers such as Meritor. Here are a couple of Sourcing Customer Stories, to bring you up to speed with Ivalua’s expertise: Ivalua will be represented at the event by our North American Marketing Director, Ty Levine! Drop us a line if you would like to arrange a 1 to 1 meeting.

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8 Steps to Follow While Doing Cluster Analysis for Smart Decision-Making

Solvoyo

Imagine you are the owner of a modest grocery store in your neighborhood. You know most of your customers in person and you do a pretty good job of fulfilling their demands. After a while, your hardwork pays off and now, you open three new branches in different neighborhoods. It is hard to stay on top of needs of four stores but thanks to more coffee and less sleep, you still rock.

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Can Fast-Track Training of Vets Solve the Driver Shortage?

Supply Chain Brain

A proposal by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to address the deficit of 900,000 truck drivers has attracted both support and opposition.

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

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Claritum enables early payment discounts

Claritum

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. Claritum Enables Early Payment Discounts. Claritum ensures our customers avoid late payment, gain from early payment discounts and strengthen their supplier relationships. . “Customers are using Claritum automation to pay individual invoices within contracted payment windows.” said Richard Hillum, Executive Chairman at Claritum. “Realising gains from early payment discounts or simply avoiding any late payment penalties.” “For exa

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Successful Project Prioritization Simplified!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Check out Want Success? Integrate a Change Leadership Work Stream in your Transformation Program! Change Work Stream! . We had the “Call To Action” from the CEO. The business needed to be transformed to support growth. And the business needed to be financially stronger and much more productive. With the mandate established we had named the change initiative that we were about to launch.

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The Prequel – Gone with the RFP

Ms. Category Management

Gone with the RFP - The Prequel by Ms Category Management.

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Procurement Leaders Americas Procurement Conference, 14th – 15th March 2019, Miami

ivalua

We look forward to meeting many of our customers and partners at this prestigious conference, which will be held in Miami in March. Ivalua has been developing Procurement Technology for Nearly 20 years and we work with many customers and partners in North America. Visit our booth and ask us about the work we are doing with US Public Sector Organizations and with Manufacturers such as Meritor.

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Exploring the Advantages and Hurdles of Direct Store Deliveries

Direct Store Delivery, or DSD, is a common practice among global suppliers and retailers – like PepsiCo, Frito Lay, CVS, and Dollar General – and its popularity is growing, with the global DSD market expected to reach $1.19 trillion by 2027. Download this eBook for exclusive insights into direct store deliveries, challenges, benefits, and future trends.