ProcurePort

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

A purchase order is an initial offer by a buyer to the seller, indicating the quantities, types, quality, and agreed prices for products or services. The purchase order is used to control spend, and provide an overview of all the requested supplies and their product details. The Boston Consulting Group estimates that businesses gain a […]. The post The Benefits of Using Purchase Order Software appeared first on ProcurePort Blog.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

35% of respondents are lacking systems to enable effective, scalable collaboration to empower supply-chain partners in support of their CSR strategies and policies. Redwood, CA – 14 th September 2021 – Ivalua , a leading global spend management cloud provider , announced today the results of a commissioned study conducted by Forrester Research on behalf of Ivalua which shows that companies have been prioritizing CSR initiatives as part of their core business strategies – and it has paid of

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Comgem, an e-commerce platform provider, launched three new products and a website to help U.K. small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) sell more products and services with less effort.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 6 Techniques to Reduce Last Mile Delivery Costs! Mailroom management software article and permission to publish here provided by Arthur Zargaryan. Although every part of a parcel’s journey from source to recipient has experienced increased congestion in the past few years, last-mile logistics suffers the most.

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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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ProcurePort

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Invoice matching is the process of checking invoices from your suppliers against other documents such as a purchase order to verify the amounts and descriptions of items billed match. It’s an important measure to take to minimize opportunities for fraud or human errors. In large organizations that have tens or hundreds of suppliers, the invoice […].

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

The post How Sustainable Procurement Leaders are Delivering Results Today appeared first on Ivalua.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Featuring Our 10 Best Inventory Management Articles! Get Our EBOOK HERE. Manufacturing SMBs article and permission to publish here provided by Alina Akk. Inventory management is a holistic and logical methodology for handling both raw materials and finished products. It encompasses several processes such as tracking stock levels, planning production schedules, and liaising with vendors.

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ProcurePort

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

How can purchase order automation software improve life for procurement teams? The task of managing purchase orders is no small feat. It is demanding, requiring careful attention to detail and great interpersonal skills. It can be even more complex when procurement teams have scores of vendors to handle and numerous purchase orders to issue each […].

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

The post Creating Tail Spend ROI Through an Improved Buyer Experience appeared first on Ivalua.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

As Industry 4.0 has transformed manufacturing, a new kind of participant has emerged: the “reborn in digital” company.

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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?

Supply Chain Efficiency

Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Unlock PDF Passwords in Seconds! Compress PDF online article and permission to publish here provided by Jasmine Summer. There are so many reasons to compress PDF documents. One of the major reasons for reducing the file size is its large size which takes up a great space on your computer.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Businesses with optimal supply chains achieve 5-15% lower supply chain costs , 20-50% less inventory holdings, and up to 3X cash-to-cash cycle speeds. Yet, most companies underperform due to operational inefficiencies and unexpected external disruptions. . That’s why I’m excited to introduce IBM Supply Chain Intelligence Suite , an AI-based supply chain optimization and automation solution that helps improve supply chain resiliency, increase agility, and optimize operations.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

The post Inclusive Procurement: Designing Supplier Diversity appeared first on Ivalua.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

And now, after a year and a half of lockdowns, countless business closures and severe shortages of both essential and non-essential goods, comes the revenge economy.

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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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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. How Australia is Dealing with Packaging and Waste! Product packaging mistakes article and permission to publish here provided by Claire Glassman. If you spend a lot of time online, you may enjoy memes of embarrassing mistakes that people have made. While that’s mostly harmless, the joke will be far less funny when it’s your products or packaging that others start making fun of.

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The Network Effect

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The post How to Optimize Your P&L with Your Supply Chain (Part 2) appeared first on The Network Effect.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

The post APAC Customer User Group appeared first on Ivalua.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Shipowners and financiers should avoid sinking money into new container vessels despite a global crunch because record orders have driven up prices, according to industry insiders.

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Supply Chain Efficiency

Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 5 Insights for Managing Your Fleet Strategy! Fleet Management Software article and permission to publish here provided by Korey Kashmer. Before going into how to choose the best fleet management software, first let’s talk about what fleet management software is and how it can benefit OTR fleets.

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The Good Spending

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Agility and customer value for competitive advantage In the chart of buzzwords, "customer value" competes with "agility." Businesses need to understand, create, manage and retain it to remain competitive. We already tried to explain the different views on agility in previous posts, e.g., dynamic capability. Customer value is another complex term, which definitions vary depending on the context.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Effective market surveys and analyses are processes that identify whom procurement professionals want to bid on their requirements. This kicks off a process that incorporates multiple considerations. The components of good market analysis include the following: Identifying current suppliers. The obvious first step in figuring out who can bid on your requirements is determining who you do business with today.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Andrew Breckenridge, executive vice president of Fortna, tells how supply chain executives can engage in long-term planning to mitigate future risk, even as they’re battling the crisis of the moment.

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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 Optimization

Jaggaer

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

The post JAGGAER Signs Exclusive Deal With Leading Egyptian Developer appeared first on JAGGAER.

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ProtoCast

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Protcocast is a part of the Proctopus network. We're back with a BANG after our summer break! In this episode of ProctoCast, we dive into the subject of the importance of clean data and a logical taxonomy. Here to talk about this is none other than The Classification Guru herself, Susan Walsh. The Business Case for Clean Data We dig into how to break down the barriers between the person on the front line dealing with the consequences of dirty data, and the gap between those folks and the departm

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

The post PRA Guidelines appeared first on Ivalua.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

After months of twists and turns, Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. sealed a $27 billion deal to acquire Kansas City Southern, claiming a prize that will create the first railroad spanning the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

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Advertiser: GEP

Direct materials sourcing is evolving, with procurement now tasked not only with cost efficiency but managing sustainability and risk management. The environment is marked by heightened demand and expectations, compounded by challenges such as rising input prices, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions. While some embrace cutting-edge tools like AI and blockchain for global trade functions, others lag in technology adoption.

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Jaggaer

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

The post Supply Chain Visibility: By Getting the Bigger Picture, We Can Reward Innovation and Success appeared first on JAGGAER.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Featuring Our 10 Best Inventory Management Articles! Get Our EBOOK HERE. The prospect of having a Just In Time (JIT) Supply Chain system has been the goal of innumerable businesses and industries for decades. And for those who have implemented Just In Time processes it has been the backbone of their entire operating structure.

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The Procuretech Podcast

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Historically, there wasn't much technology out there to deal with indirect services spend, both from a sourcing and supplier contract lifecycle management perspective. This has started to change recently. But is it possible to manage both strategic, corporate level service agreements as well as more tactical, tail spend and one-time buys all in the same platform?

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Redwood Materials Inc., the battery recycling company created by Tesla Inc. co-founder J.B. Straubel, has been keeping a big secret: It isn’t really a recycling company.

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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

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