Sat.Sep 28, 2019 - Fri.Oct 04, 2019

article thumbnail

Industrial Transformation ASIA-PACIFIC 2019, 22 – 24 October 2019, Singapore

ivalua

Industrial Transformation ASIA-PACIFIC, a HANNOVER MESSE event is Asia-Pacific’s leading trade event for Industry 4.0! The event brings together an ecosystem of manufacturers, government agencies & businesses ranging from multinational corporations (MNC) to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to shape and support their transformation initiatives.

article thumbnail

Supply Chain weekly wrap up 9/27/19 – 10/03/19

All Things Supply Chain

Approval for Drone Delivery airline It has been announced that the “Federal Aviation Administration has given UPS approval to run a drone fleet,” therefore enabling the company to create a…

professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

3 Ways How Spend Analysis Can Improve Your EBITDA

ProcurePort

Spend analysis is the process of creating an unchallenged and transparent truth of the entire company spending. Transparency is crucial to organizations that strive for overall improvements. The very same organizations measure their success by EBITDA instead of Gross Profit. EBITDA, which stands for earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization, covers costs that are […].

100
100
article thumbnail

What is the Digital Supply Chain?

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Digital Supply Chain (SC 4.0) Overview! What You Need to Know! (Video). All of the technologies that we hear about every day, from Blockchain to Virtual Reality, have many areas of applicability in both our personal and business lives. But in the area of Supply Chain, which truly spans the entire operations of most any company, these technologies provide the platform to totally redefine how the work of Supply Chain is con

article thumbnail

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?

article thumbnail

The user experience ensures that procurement policy is followed

ivalua

History of the user experience: ( read this article in French ). The user experience issue emerged in the seventies with the spread of information technology to the masses. Until then, users were either experts, engineers or IT specialists. In the early nineties, the user experience was given a theoretical basis by Don Norman, a professor of cognitive psychology at the University of San Diego, who instilled it in Apple’s DNA when he worked for the firm in Cupertino.

article thumbnail

Thrown to the Lions

All Things Supply Chain

How a TV show (and bad demand planning) tore down a German start-up No, of course we are not talking about the majestic animals from the African savannah.

More Trending

article thumbnail

The Complexities of Being a Small Retailer! (Infographic)

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Hidden Complexity in the Retail Supply Chain! Article and infographic provided by, and permission to publish here provided by, Patrick Thuot at storetraffic.com. The advent of the internet and the growth of multiple chain stores means that small and independent retailers now face a number of challenges to their survival.

article thumbnail

Why Agility and Creativity are the New Vital Procurement Drivers  (but don’t sacrifice “effectiveness”)

ivalua

Peter Smith, Managing Director at Procurement Excellence Ltd. If Procurement people, functions and organisations are going to be successful, it is obvious that we have to adapt to the changing wider business and social environments. Remember that Darwin did not actually talk about the “survival of the fittest” – he talked about the “survival of the best-adapted”.

article thumbnail

Automation Hero September 2019: Peer Dahlgren of Proffsmagasinet

EazyStock

Peer Dahlgren, Purchasing Manager at Proffsmagasinet, has improved both service levels and inventory turnover thanks to automation, despite more than doubling the products in stock. This is why he is EazyStock’s September Automation Hero. Name: Peer Dahlgren. Title: Purchasing Manager. Company: Proffsmagasinet. Congratulations Peer! Can you please tell us a little about yourself, Proffsmagasinet and the work you do?

article thumbnail

The Environmental Impact of Cross-Border E-Commerce

Supply Chain Brain

Retailers need to take the lead in educating consumers about the environmental impact of last-mile delivery options.

79
article thumbnail

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

article thumbnail

Claritum awarded KTP funding to Accelerate Practical Use of AI in Procurement

Claritum

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. Bath, UK (4th October, 2019) – Claritum awarded AI Knowledge Transfer Partnership* (KTP) funding from Innovate UK. Claritum are pleased to announce that, in conjunction with University of Bristol, we have been awarded Innovation funding to accelerate the practical application of AI in the Procurement domain. “This is really good news for Claritum to win this award, in what is a highly competitive funding process” said Prof.

article thumbnail

AASHTO 2019 Annual Meeting, Oct. 5-9

ivalua

The Ivalua team will be attending the AASHTO 2019 Annual Meeting in St. Louis, Missouri. Come and visit us at Booth 418! Ivalua at AASHTO. The AASHTO Annual Meeting is one of the industry’s most important gatherings of transportation, government and commercial organizations. The Annual Meeting offers transportation executives the opportunity to network and share the latest in industry policies and innovations.

article thumbnail

Digital Transformation of Your Supply Chain Network in the Age of AI

Solvoyo

The post Digital Transformation of Your Supply Chain Network in the Age of AI appeared first on Solvoyo.

article thumbnail

A University Lawsuit Highlights the Interdependence of Global Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

When it comes to products that infringe on patents, retailers that sell them are just as vulnerable to legal action as the manufacturers that make them.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Claritum awarded KTP funding to Accelerate Practical AI Use in Procurement

Claritum

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. Bath, UK (4th October, 2019) – Claritum awarded AI Knowledge Transfer Partnership* (KTP) funding from Innovate UK. Claritum are pleased to announce that, in conjunction with University of Bristol, we have been awarded Innovation funding to accelerate the practical application of AI in the Procurement domain. “This is really good news for Claritum to win this award, in what is a highly competitive funding process” said Prof.

article thumbnail

7th Annual PASA Premier Confex, 8 – 9 October 2019, Melbourne

ivalua

Where will Procurement be if it continues to work as traditionally as it has? This is one of the questions that will be discussed at the 7th Annual PASA Premier Confex which is being held in Melbourne. The Ivalua team will be represented by Kim Geck Lim , Louis Wong and Eric Wimphen. Presentation Slot, Day 1, 13.50 – 14.20. Enabling Smarter Procurement Today.

article thumbnail

Digital Transformation of Your Supply Chain Network in the Age of AI

Solvoyo

Defeating Ogres, Debunking AI Myths and Finding the Right Path. There is a riddle I asked my kids when they were little. Although there are multiple variations of this riddle such as two paths, two doors, two houses, two guards, or two sisters, the idea is always the same. Finding the right path! My version of this riddle goes like this; “You are lost in an enchanted forest and finally, you reach a fork in the road.

article thumbnail

3 Tips for Helping Your Employees Succeed!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Creating a High Performance Organization and Culture (Infographic). Article written for Supply Chain Game Changer by, and permission to publish here provided by, Susan Melony. It is a common practice for workers to complain about their bosses. In the same right, it is practically a right of passage for leaders in a company to complain about their employees.

article thumbnail

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,

article thumbnail

Future Jobs Are In Logistics, Not Red Tape and Brown Steel

Supply Chain Brain

While watching the latest Democratic presidential debate, it occurred to me that both political parties are missing a critical issue when it comes to job creation.

article thumbnail

Risk Reduction in Public Sector eProcurement Implementations

ivalua

The post Risk Reduction in Public Sector eProcurement Implementations appeared first on Ivalua.

article thumbnail

Gartner IT Symposium, 20 – 24 October 2019, Florida

ivalua

The Ivalua team is heading back to the 2019 Gartner IT Symposium in Orlando, Florida. Come and visit us at Booth 241! Ivalua at the Gartner IT Symposium. The Gartner IT Symposium is one of the largest events we attend all year. Thousands of CIOs and IT executives come together in Orlando to discuss key topics, including data & analytics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, culture, customer experience, cybersecurity and more.

Data 20
article thumbnail

Procurement Digitization: One Step Beyond The Journey to Value Creation & Competitive Advantage

ivalua

The post Procurement Digitization: One Step Beyond The Journey to Value Creation & Competitive Advantage appeared first on Ivalua.

article thumbnail

Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability

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.

article thumbnail

Supplier Master Data Can No Longer Be Brushed Under The Carpet

ivalua

The post Supplier Master Data Can No Longer Be Brushed Under The Carpet appeared first on Ivalua.

Data 20
article thumbnail

Balancing Speed and Risk Oversight with Supplier Onboarding

ivalua

The post Balancing Speed and Risk Oversight with Supplier Onboarding appeared first on Ivalua.

Risk 20
article thumbnail

5 Ways to Create a More Positive Workplace!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Ground Rules for Creating a Game Changing High Performance Organization (HPO)! Article written for Supply Chain Game Changer by, and permission to publish here provided by, Susan Melony. If you’re in the human resources department, or you have experience working in an office setting, you probably already understand the importance of doing your part to create a positive workplace culture.