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A Giant Climate Leap for a Global Giant: Amazon

All Things Supply Chain

Whenever I speak to any audience about who push the buttons of big multinationals to act on climate change, I tend to name as the top three: customers, governments and…

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Ignore Supply Chain Risks… At Your Own Peril!

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Despite the general consensus that risk management is important, recent studies have found that many companies still have a long way to go and a lot of work to do…. When someone like Elon Musk says that something is tricky, it means something! The examples that Musk mentions in the video show that modern supply chains are becoming more global and more complex.

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Supplier Relationship Management vs Key Account Management: Is There a Difference?

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Regarding the soft skills requirements, the difference between job description for sales and supplier relations departments is entirely irrelevant. It is because it is enough to take a holistic approach to notice that we always have similar processes in the background. Most of the production companies engaged in the distribution have both procurement and sales […].

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How a New Lease-Accounting Standard Will Impact Transportation and Logistics

Supply Chain Brain

Transportation and logistics companies need to pay close attention to a new standard for lease accounting, issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board.

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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 Chain weekly wrap up 9/20/19 – 9/26/19

All Things Supply Chain

Amazon buys 100,000 electric vehicles Amazon has made “the first major commitment for electric delivery vehicles in the U.S.

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Closing the Gap on P2P Digital Transformation, A Webinar By Ivalua and The Hackett Group

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Four Reasons Why Supply-Chain Managers Need Location Technology

Supply Chain Brain

Detailed location technology can have a significant impact on the efficiency and effectiveness of supply chains. Here are four ways in which the technology can prove critical to business operations.

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What is the Libra Cryptocurrency? (Infographic)

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What is Blockchain? And How Does it Work? (Infographic). Article and infographic, and permission to publish here, provided by Sophie from White Ranking Technologies. Libra is a cryptocurrency which runs on Blockchain technology to conduct safe and secure transactions. Libra is powered by Facebook and the main motive behind launching it is to transform the face of the global economy.

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Eiffage: Optimizing Procurement with Ivalua

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Global Climate Strike and how to achieve your Science-Based Targets

SupplyShift

The Global Climate Strike is happening. At a time when almost every nation of the world has signed the Paris Agreement, emissions are still on the rise, and the world now faces a tipping point on climate action. From September 20 – 27, a youth-led climate strike will bring millions of global citizens out to the streets to demand climate justice and a radical shift away from fossil fuel dependence.

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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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Slow-Paying Businesses Are Playing a Dangerous Game With Suppliers

Supply Chain Brain

Manufacturers, retailers and distributors looking to make better use of working capital have a number of creative options at their disposal. But many prefer simply to slow-pay their suppliers.

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10 Steps for Procurement Strategy Development! (Infographic)

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Manage Procurement Spend Like It’s Your Own Business! Article originally published by, and permission to publish here provided by, Sam White at argentus.com. All over the business landscape, more companies in more diverse industries are transforming their Procurement functions.

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Eiffage, Laurent Guthmuller

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Global Climate Strike and how to achieve your Science-Based Targets

SupplyShift

The Global Climate Strike is happening. At a time when almost every nation of the world has signed the Paris Agreement, emissions are still on the rise, and the world now faces a tipping point on climate action. From September 20 – 27, a youth-led climate strike will bring millions of global citizens out to the streets to demand climate justice and a radical shift away from fossil fuel dependence.

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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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Intelligent Automation Helps Manufacturers Work Like Tomorrow, Today

Supply Chain Brain

“Intelligent automation” is the key to a futuristic manufacturing environment.

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Seasoned Leadership in Action™ – An Interview with Mike Croza, Founder and Managing Partner of Supply Chain Alliance!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain as a Service (SCaaS)! 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 at Supply Chain Game Changer.

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Ivalua Procure-To-Pay

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What should you look for in AI solutions for procurement?

Jaggaer

A Gartner report published in September 2018, entitled “The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Procurement Software Applications” set out the reasons why many procurement leaders are hesitant about investing in artificial intelligence (AI) solutions. The headline reason can be summarized in one word: hype. Based on the Gartner research and our own extensive survey findings, this article discusses what procurement professionals are looking for, and what they should look for in future, to secure

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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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