May, 2021

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The machine learning trap or how to tell if you’ve got the right waiter

All Things Supply Chain

Almost every progress-oriented company wants it right now: artificial intelligence (AI). No, actually everyone wants machine learning, which is almost synonymous for many people.

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Danske Bank x Ivalua – Meeting the Multiple Outsourcing, PRA Compliance Obligations in Financial Services – How can Technology Help?

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Graduating From Harvard with a Masters in Sustainability – a Bright Spot in the Midst of the Pandemic

Supply Chain Queen

Thursday, I graduated from Harvard with a Masters in Sustainability to close a 4 year journey with loved ones by my side. This is a 2nd masters and for most of my life, I was told none of this was possible. The world did not see this journey for me, so I did not see. Read more. The post Graduating From Harvard with a Masters in Sustainability – a Bright Spot in the Midst of the Pandemic appeared first on SupplyChainQueen®.

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What is Meant by Intelligent Sourcing?

ProcurePort

The coronavirus pandemic has revealed major weaknesses in the retail supply chains of numerous organizations. The worldwide supply chain disruption and shock exposed vulnerabilities that made many CPOs question the resilience of their supply chains. As enterprises now battle to resume operations moving out of business continuity mode, intelligent sourcing has come up repeatedly as […].

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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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The Top 10 ERP Books of All Times to Perfect Implementation

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The implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems brings its own very unique challenges, this blog shares the Top 10 ERP Books to help perfect your implementation and hopefully reduces the common pain points. Before we talk about ERP implementation books, let’s understand first what is ERP. The Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems are integrable.

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How AI Tackles the Problem of ‘Dirty’ Data

Supply Chain Brain

To achieve a reliable yet lean approach, supply chains must be simultaneously agile and resilient. But both qualities have historically depended on “clean” data.

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In the Middle East, the Need for Risk Management Guides the Transformation Journey to Procurement 4.0

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Risk management, cost reduction and digital transformation — these are the three top priorities for procurement organisations in the Middle East today, according to a global survey conducted by Ivalua’s global partner PwC. The research firm asked more than 400 respondents across Europe, the Middle East and Africa 12 questions related to some key themes: What are the strategic priorities of purchasing departments in the region?

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IBM’s Sheri Hinish Joins Top Sustainability Leaders for Global Sustainable Supply Chain Summit

Supply Chain Queen

The GSSC summit is the largest virtual event to address sustainability topics for Supply Chains, and to celebrate both organizations and exceptional individuals that are leading the way to a more sustainable future, making an impact in their supply chain initiatives by going above and beyond the global challenges we face. Join us for. Read more. The post IBM’s Sheri Hinish Joins Top Sustainability Leaders for Global Sustainable Supply Chain Summit appeared first on SupplyChainQueen®.

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Why Procurement and Supply Chain are Smarter Together

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There is a tad bit of skepticism about the amalgamation of procurement and supply chain management. You see, the hesitation comes over how procurement and supply chains can merge. Since the onset of the pandemic, Chief Supply Chain Officers (CSCOs) and Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) have been battling with questions such as: Can procurement and […].

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RFI Vs RFP Vs RFQ – What are The Key Differences?

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Nowadays, enterprises seeking to switch immigration providers have more options than ever before, and often check a large number of traditional and hybrid models in order to find the best model in terms of service, technology, costs, employee experience, etc. At some point you have asked the question RFI Vs RFP? This blog explains this. Continue reading.

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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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The World Economy Is Suddenly Running Low on Everything

Supply Chain Brain

A year ago, as the pandemic ravaged country after country and economies shuddered, consumers were the ones panic-buying. Today, on the rebound, it’s companies furiously trying to stock up.

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How to Implement a Vendor Reduction Strategy

All Things Supply Chain

As we all begin to rebuild from the coronavirus pandemic, many OEMs and CEMs are looking at their supply chains and how they can be streamlined or optimised to better…

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Arkad S.p.A. Selects Ivalua & PwC To Drive Its Procurement Transformation Journey

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REDWOOD CITY, Calif., May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Ivalua, a leading global spend management cloud provider, and PwC, a trusted Ivalua implementation partner, today announced that Arkad S.p.A. has selected Ivalua’s platform to drive its Procurement digital transformation journey with PwC as implementation partner. Arkad S.p.A. is a world leading energy services group focused on delivering excellence in the oil and gas sector.

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Sheri Hinish Named Executive Mentor for Digital Supply Chain Institute 21:21 TrailBlazeHers Program

Supply Chain Queen

Are you looking for a mentor in supply chain? The Digital Supply Chain Institute has a new 21:21 Mentorship Program TralBlazeHERS that will accept 21 women seeking a career in supply chain operations.The 4-month program combines high-touch mentorship with training on emerging supply chain trends and professional development to help more women excel as supply.

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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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What is a Supplier Catalog and What Purpose Does it Serve?

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What is a supplier catalog and what purpose does it serve? Catalogs, as we will see in the definition below, are resources that increase the efficiency of the procurement process. Sourcing teams are able to search quickly through a database for the particular items they require without needing to type out a host of purchase […]. The post What is a Supplier Catalog and What Purpose Does it Serve?

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Seven reasons why Artificial Intelligence can’t drive business value alone

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Artificial intelligence (AI) will be at the center of value creation in the future enterprise. It has the potential to augment and automate both physical labor and the knowledge worker. It has the potential to make ordinary humans into super humans leading to superior performance, triumphing over human genius and activity alone. However, enterprises should not focus on artificial intelligence alone if they wish to leap forward in automation, productivity, and competitiveness while staying releva

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World’s Supply of Chips Is in Danger Unless Taiwan Gets Vaccines

Supply Chain Brain

Having successfully sidestepped the first Covid wave, the government now faces a health emergency — only about 1% of its population is vaccinated so far — with the potential to disrupt the chip industry that dominates the local economy, and which is critical to an already-squeezed global supply.

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IIoT and the eco-friendly supply chain

All Things Supply Chain

The Industrial Internet of Things refers to the way that smart machines can be connected to each other in a wider network where information from one machine can affect the…

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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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4 Ways Modern Software will Empower Digital Procurement

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The past few years have been a boon for procurement, which has become increasingly strategic and critical to business. The pandemic has accelerated this trend, with the Procurement function front and center in the fight to ensure supply chain resilience and continuity, reduce costs and protect the bottom line. To maintain its upward trajectory, procurement must now show that it remains relevant as corporate priorities shift to restoring growth.

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IBM’s Sheri Hinish Joins SAP Digital to Discuss Sustainable Supply Chains

Supply Chain Queen

Sustainability is top of mind for companies today—and for good reason. It’s the business challenge of our lifetimes. Customers demand products and services that minimize negative impact. Employees are increasingly vocal about their employer’s environmental policies and actions. And government regulation is on the rise.In this third session of Women in Supply Chain Live, we’ll.

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What is Supplier Management? Why and how is it Implemented?

ProcurePort

Any marketplace is going to be influenced by the dynamic that develops between buyers and suppliers. This is essentially economics 101, but it’s an important and powerful principle that applies to a wide variety of industries. In procurement, the practice of maintaining vendor relationships is known as supplier management. Supplier management is arguably one of […].

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Android App Automation Testing Tools!

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Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Understanding the Bitcoin Mining Process! Android app article and permission to publish here provided by Jean Nichols. About 80% of smartphones on the market are Android-based, with the remainder being iOS-based. Android has grown its market share from 3.9 percent to 80 percent since its debut in 2009.

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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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The Next Wave of Direct-to-Consumer Startups Is Coming

Supply Chain Brain

The disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a greater demand for sophisticated supply chain technology that can accommodate increased demand for direct-to-consumer sales, bypassing physical storefronts.

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The Biggest Container Ships in 2021

All Things Supply Chain

Since the recent blockade in the Suez Canal, it has put large container ships into the spotlight.

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Driving supplier innovation, spend reduction and greater agility with Ivalua: Lessons from Rolls Royce

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IBM + Sustainable Supply Chain Leader Sheri Hinish Double Down on the Sustainable Development Goals

Supply Chain Queen

I have been such a fan of this amazing human for years. His ability to digest and condense vast amounts of info and then visualize with and is nothing short of amazing. This week, Jeremy Connell-Waite has been a busy -er prepping for work IBM is doing around the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.If you’re chilling today, Read more. The post IBM + Sustainable Supply Chain Leader Sheri Hinish Double Down on the Sustainable Development Goals appeared first on SupplyChainQueen®.

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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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What Are the Main Functions of E-Procurement Services?

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As the world continues to recover from the devastation of the COVID-19 pandemic, society as a whole is still very much on a path toward total technological integration. The past year in and of itself displayed just how much of the world, and how much of the economy, was prepared to launch into a new, […]. The post What Are the Main Functions of E-Procurement Services?

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The Importance of Investing in Professional Marketing Services!

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Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Tips to Improve Your Marketing Campaign! GET our EBOOK HERE. Professional marketing services article and permission to publish here provided by Harry Poulson. Professional marketing is all about taking your business forward by following a plan. If you want your products to have a wider reach and increase your visibility online, you need to start working on your marketing strategies.

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The Growth of e-Commerce And Rise of Omnichannel Brands

Supply Chain Brain

For all businesses, success involves continually delight ing customers while keeping costs optimized and profitable. But in today’s omnichannel world of next-day delivery and micro warehousing, the path to success is a lot easier said than done.

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Longing For A Digital Twin: What The Colonial Pipeline Cyberattack Can Teach Us About Planning For Uncertainty

All Things Supply Chain

Find out why the recent Colonial Pipeline cyberattack reinforces the need for modeling and creating a digital twin of a supply chain, which can go a long way in planning…

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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.