New vehicle concept helps congested cities
All Things Supply Chain
MAY 19, 2020
Smaller than a car, bigger than a cargo bike and several of them at once – the new vehicle concept Ducktrain has the potential to change urban delivery and industrial…
May, 2020
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Your 5-Step Procurement Spend Analysis Template
ProcurePort
MAY 27, 2020
Conducting a spend analysis of your company spend is a crucial step in reducing cost in your organization. Determining how much total money spent in the last year, identifying vendors and managing their relationships, and listing out the various categories of products and services purchased are daunting tasks to any procurement team. Attempting to categorize […].
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Uncertain Times Call for Strong Leaders: A Q&A with Dawn Tiura
ivalua
MAY 21, 2020
This article was originally posted on the SIG blog. If you’re interested in reading more on leadership in sourcing, the future of work or just want to learn more about SIG, feel free to subscribe at sig.org/subscribe. Business today isn’t business as usual, as the COVID-19 pandemic impacts organizations and supply chains across the globe. And in uncertain times such as these, leaders in every industry and business function must step up.
How COVID-19 Is Impacting Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 21, 2020
Out of the coronavirus pandemic will emerge a new digital society status quo — one that will accelerate major technological advances that are already underway.
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.
Post-Pandemic Impermanence and 6 Actions to Take Now!
Supply Chain Game Changer
MAY 27, 2020
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 10 Vital Supply Chain Lessons from the Coronavirus Pandemic! Post-pandemic article and permission to publish here provided by Joe Carson, CEO of Spend Strategies, LLC. Several months into the COVID-19 pandemic the talk of a settled “new normal” gives us hope for stability and a return to what was before.
Nucleus Digital Supply Chain Hub Advances Contactless Supply Chain Efforts
Supply Chain Collaborator
MAY 6, 2020
An “earthquake in supply and demand” is how the Wall Street Journal’s Logistics Report characterizes the effects of COVID-19 on supply chain management. In an article published today, WSJ lays out the compelling case for accelerated investment into supply chain automation and digitization. Here’s a synopsis of their reporting and how digital-ready solutions like Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Yard Management Systems (YMS), Fleet Management solutions and others fit into this critical
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Procurement Process Automation in Business is Projected to Be On the Rise
ProcurePort
MAY 11, 2020
Procurement is essential as long as there is a need to source for goods and services. Over the years, procurement has undergone a series of changes that have further improved the participation between both suppliers and businesses. In present times, procurement activities have evolved to be better managed and well regulated. With more companies looking […].
No matter how many times you have sourced a category, a team, suppliers and environment always make it a unique experience. I love creating value for the bottom line and exceeding expectation of business owners.
ivalua
MAY 15, 2020
The post No matter how many times you have sourced a category, a team, suppliers and environment always make it a unique experience. I love creating value for the bottom line and exceeding expectation of business owners. appeared first on Ivalua.
Can a ?Monorail? for Containers Solve Port Congestion?
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 18, 2020
At a time when ports are suffering from severe congestion and scarcity of land, one designer of cargo-handling equipment is proposing a radical new way of moving ocean containers between ship and shore.
The Future of the Digital Supply Chain! (Podcast)
Supply Chain Game Changer
MAY 19, 2020
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Preparing Business for the Digital Supply Chain! Oracle Interviews Mike Mortson! The Digital Supply Chain is the future! Enabled by a vast array of enabling digital technologies, such as Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomous vehicles, Augmented Reality, Robotics, Control Towers, 3D Printing, and many more, Supply Chain will become more electronically connected than ever before.
GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report
Advertiser: GEP
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?
The Consumer-Direct Strategy: Why You Need to Strengthen Your Direct-to-Consumer Channels
The Network Effect
MAY 22, 2020
The post The Consumer-Direct Strategy: Why You Need to Strengthen Your Direct-to-Consumer Channels appeared first on The Network Effect.
Silk vs. Steel: Rebuilding Supply Chains After COVID-19
All Things Supply Chain
MAY 25, 2020
Supply chain disruption was a popular topic long before the world was seized by the coronavirus pandemic.
ProcurePort Announces the Release of SpendPilot ™, Further Expanding Spend Data Analysis
ProcurePort
MAY 20, 2020
ProcurePort announces the launch of SpendPilot ™, a fully automated Spend Analysis Software that allows large organizations to cleanse, categorize and run analytics on their organizational spend. Accurate and comprehensive spend data is crucial in improving spend management. As procurement shifts to a new digital age, teams need to ensure their processes are transitioning smoothly […].
How 2011 Prepared Us for Today
ivalua
MAY 7, 2020
The Japanese Earthquake of 2011 and resulting tsunami are not exactly top of mind these days. But the connections between that event and the current Covid-19 crisis are more prominent than most realize. . On Friday March 11, 2011, at about 2:45PM local time, the most powerful earthquake ever recorded in Japan struck. The epicenter was more than 40 miles off the Japanese mainland.
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
Paving the Way for U.S. Supply-Chain Independence
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 25, 2020
The challenge of the COVID-19 pandemic lies in the unprecedented scope of its impact, both in terms of human lives and what it reveals about the United States’ dependence on foreign goods.
Procurement: With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility!
Supply Chain Game Changer
MAY 26, 2020
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Hey Procurement! It’s Time to SELL! There is a great line in one of the Spider-man movies, “With great power comes great responsibility!” Procurement organizations can have the power to spend and control as much as 75-80% of a company’s revenue. Now that is power!
Top 5 Signs Your Supply Chain is Dysfunctional
The Network Effect
MAY 14, 2020
The post Top 5 Signs Your Supply Chain is Dysfunctional appeared first on The Network Effect.
How to Optimize Supply Chain Monitoring
All Things Supply Chain
MAY 4, 2020
The extent to which the supply chain succeeds or fails impacts all other aspects of a business.
Supply Chain Orchestration: A New Era in Supply Chain Management
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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.
Your e-Auction Process as an Essential Step in Procurement
ProcurePort
MAY 15, 2020
Originally, buyers and sellers had to meet in person for an auction sale to take place. Today, technological advancements have changed the procurement process via e-auction, or electronic auction. Just like the standard auction process, e-auction also involves buyers competing to buy goods or services from a seller. The only difference here is that it […].
Being a strategic partner in the business, enable innovation, deliver strategic goals. Enable organizations to have competitive advantage.
ivalua
MAY 15, 2020
The post Being a strategic partner in the business, enable innovation, deliver strategic goals. Enable organizations to have competitive advantage. appeared first on Ivalua.
COVID-19 Has Rewritten Best Practices for Supply Chain
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 18, 2020
Nearly every industry is reviewing strategies, operations and processes with a new perspective, and many businesses are realizing they need end-to-end inventory visibility.
Cash Management Tips to Survive the Pandemic!
Supply Chain Game Changer
MAY 5, 2020
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Cash Is King! Creating a Culture Focused on Money Management. Cash is King! If you didn’t realize that before the pandemic, in either your personal lives or at your company, more people certainly understand this adage now. Cash is King ! Without cash you cannot run your household and you cannot keep your business open.
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,
Automation Hero May 2020: Ulf Larsson from Copiax
EazyStock
MAY 22, 2020
Ulf Larsson, Purchasing Manager at Copiax , has a lot of experience streamlining purchasing processes. By introducing automation into the mix, he has been able to free up time to develop other parts of the business. That’s why he’s EazyStock’s Automation Hero for May! . Name: Ulf Larsson. Title: Purchasing Manager. Company: Copiax. Congratulations on winning the award, Ulf!
The Amazing Supply Chain of Medical Supplies during the coronavirus pandemic
All Things Supply Chain
MAY 11, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has caused widespread disruption to supply chains since the end of January.
What is Procure to Pay? Your Procurement Guide
ProcurePort
MAY 14, 2020
As a company engages in business, it is essential to make buying decisions – one of the basic functions of procurement. Procurement has various subdivisions that are important to ensure a complete process, one of which is the procure to pay process. In order to effectively perform through this process, it’s important to understand the […].
Procurement has allowed me to exercise creativity to solve business challenges and have a direct impact on company success
ivalua
MAY 15, 2020
The post Procurement has allowed me to exercise creativity to solve business challenges and have a direct impact on company success appeared first on Ivalua.
How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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
Three Strategies for Building Resilience in Your Supply Chain
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 13, 2020
In the last three weeks, I’ve spoken with senior executives of dozens of companies about how they’re managing business continuity during the COVID-19 crisis. Their insights have been consistent.
Seasoned Leadership in Action™ – An Interview with Danny Wang, VP at Canada Goose!
Supply Chain Game Changer
MAY 12, 2020
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Hey Procurement! It’s Time to SELL! 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. This interview is with Danny Wang, Vice President of Sourcing and Procurement at Canada Goose.
Contract Management – Daniel Barnes from Ikaros Consultancy
The Procuretech Podcast
MAY 20, 2020
Managing contracts can be a massive time suck but also an often under-utilised way of mining for gold when it comes to discovering savings opportunities. In this podcast, I speak to Daniel Barnes of Ikaros Consultancy. Daniel is a law graduate and also recently launched his own podcast, World of Procurement. We talk about how the human touch, combined with automation of repetitive tasks, is the best solution when considering how to best manage your supplier contracts.
Is COVID-19 the New Driving Force Behind Supply Chain Digitalization?
EazyStock
MAY 20, 2020
For many businesses the spread of Coronavirus has acted as a catalyst and accelerator to digitalization. Manufacturers, suppliers and wholesalers across the US have been forced to adopt new ways of working with social distancing closing offices and reducing operational capacity. At the same time, companies are dealing with erratic customer behavior and badly disrupted supply chains.
Exploring the Advantages and Hurdles of Direct Store Deliveries
Advertiser: FourKites
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.
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