ivalua

MARCH 28, 2019

As we move towards a new decade is the emphasis in the procurement world changing – are we going to see a new age, where the Art of Procurement comes to the fore? Much of our focus in the last twenty years or so within the procurement profession and within our specific procurement functions has been on what we might call the “Science of Procurement”.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 26, 2019

Drone technology is enhancing operations, worker productivity, business profitability and more.

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Slimstock

MARCH 26, 2019

Andrew Thomas, founder of Skybell Video Doorbell, reports that it takes roughly 40 positive customer experiences to undo the damage of a single negative review. With stats like that, it’s easy to see why customer satisfaction influences customer loyalty, retention, and even your ability to attract new customers. If one element of a business’ product or service dissatisfies a customer, the rest of the business can suffer, majorly impacting your bottom line.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 26, 2019

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Procurement (and Purchasing) Job Interview Questions & Answers. For a considerable portion of my career I have worked in the Manufacturing and Logistics/Distribution Industries. In these industries a segment of the Procurement organization is called Commodity Management. However when I entered the Retail industry the group largely responsible for Procurement, amongst other things, was called Category Management.

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Advertiser: GEP

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ivalua

MARCH 27, 2019

Ivalua’s suite will enable the strengthening of internal collaboration between the various Group Procurement entities around the world by industrializing and improving reliability of the Chemicals Price List Publication processes. London, UK – March 26, 2019 – Ivalua, a leading provider of global Spend Management Cloud solutions, and the Chemical Purchasing Department of the Hutchinson Group , a world leader in technologies for vibration control, fluid management systems and sealing

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 25, 2019

The type of forensic techniques that detectives have long deployed to solve crimes can now be used to identify the origin of manufactured goods in the supply chain.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 28, 2019

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. On Time Delivery – Get that right First before all else! Article originally published by, and permission to publish here provided by, Valerie Castro at [link]. There is no denying the fact that the rise of e-commerce has changed the buying habits of consumers. Gone are the days when folks would have to go to physical stores to purchase what they need.

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ivalua

MARCH 26, 2019

Every year, The Hackett Group conducts an in-depth key issues study. The latest study focuses on Procurement’s transformation journey including the goals and obstacles limiting progress. Further, to bridge the digital transformation gap, the report digs into technologies that an increasing number of Procurement organizations are planning to adopt over the next 1-2 years.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 29, 2019

Manufacturers lose billions of dollars every year due to lack of visibility into vital shipment data.

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Claritum

MARCH 29, 2019

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. Contents. 1. Introduction. 2. Crazy World of Procurement. 3. Automation in this Crazy World. 4. Single or multiple eProcurement platforms? 5. Summary. 6. Further Reading. 1 Introduction. Assessing procurement automation solutions and service providers often includes comparison of features and functions, with weighting being given to those systems that have more features.

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Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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Vested Way

MARCH 26, 2019

Cultural Fit Key For Southwest Airlines Employees And Suppliers Post by Kate Vitasek published in Forbes on 26 March 2019 Southwest Airlines is renowned for its unique people-centric culture and customer experience, with the key words including fun, casual and hip. So, when the airline wanted to imbue its online career site with those same aspects for job candidates, it set out to find a supplier that also had the right cultural fit… Here is the link: [link] The post Forbes — 26 Marc

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ivalua

MARCH 29, 2019

Procurement professionals need to think in more innovative ways about how we can drive competitive advantage and shareholder value for our organisations. In my recent article , I talked about “the Art of Procurement”, and suggested that the time is right for procurement to move beyond our traditional focus on transactional improvement and basic cost reduction.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 26, 2019

Today’s “new retail” — a shopping experience that seamlessly blends digital and offline commerce — is still in its infancy. But it’s already defining the future of technology, business and operational strategies for companies worldwide.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 27, 2019

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Truck Drivers – Unsung Heroes of the Supply Chain! (Infographic). Article, and permission to publish here, provided by Morgan Dixon at Expak Logistics. Overseeing a fleet of vehicles can be a tough job. Anyone who’s been involved in fleet logistics has probably spent countless hours going over schedules, vehicle maintenance records, driver training requirements, and a host of problems and delays that have the tendency o

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Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar

Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.

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Vested Way

MARCH 25, 2019

Reviewing RFx Bidding Methods: Which Ones are Right for You? Article by Kate Vitasek publishedMarch 2019 in Contract Management Magazine Every day, companies use well-known, tried and true competitive bidding methods to choose their suppliers. Most common, of course, is the request for proposals (RFP)also commonly referred to as a request for tender or invitation for proposal… Here’s the link: [link] The post Contract Management Magazine — March 2019 appeared first on Vested.

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ivalua

MARCH 27, 2019

Ivalua’s suite will enable the strengthening of internal collaboration between the various Group Procurement entities around the world by industrializing and improving reliability of the Chemicals Price List Publication processes. Ivalua, a leading provider of global Spend Management Cloud solutions, and the Chemical Purchasing Department of the Hutchinson Group, a world leader in technologies for vibration control, fluid management systems and sealing systems, today announced successfully launc

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 27, 2019

Millennials are by nature disruptive thinkers.

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ivalua

MARCH 26, 2019

The post Best Practices for Sequencing Investments in Sourcing and Procurement Solutions appeared first on Ivalua.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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