ivalua

APRIL 6, 2020

In a previous blog we discussed the mounting humanitarian crisis that the Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, had sparked globally and discussed considerations and steps organizations should take to mitigate the impact from disrupted supply chains. How things have changed in the six weeks since we first discussed this issue with COVID-19 impacting the global community in ways many of us have not seen or imagined personally and professionally.

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All Things Supply Chain

APRIL 6, 2020

The ongoing corona crisis is causing a worldwide breakdown in public and social life.

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ProcurePort

APRIL 9, 2020

No matter what business your company engages in, maintaining suitable suppliers is key to success. If you have suppliers performing poorly, your business is likely to yield poor results and vice versa. How Supplier Performance Affects Company Success There are three main ways in which the performance of suppliers affects company success. These include: 1. […].

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 7, 2020

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Toilet Paper Supply Chain! In the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic the need for complete, end to end Supply Chain visibility has never been more important! The necessity for visibility started with store shelves being emptied of toilet paper , food, and various household items.

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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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ivalua

APRIL 8, 2020

As we have already seen in a former blog , enterprises often fail at maximizing the value of collaborating with smaller companies. Convinced that their sizes and brands will attract suppliers anyway, they entrench themselves behind the gates of rigid procurement processes. They miss the huge opportunity of co-innovating with these businesses, especially startups, by failing to take a differentiated approach.

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All Things Supply Chain

APRIL 8, 2020

Around 90 % of the world’s goods are currently transported by ships causing nearly 3 % of total global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 9, 2020

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 10 Vital Supply Chain Lessons from the Coronavirus Pandemic! Delivery safety article and permission to publish here provided by Raanan Cohen at bringg.com. As the general public transitions away from crowded public spaces, delivery has gone from being a convenience to a necessity.

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ivalua

APRIL 9, 2020

The post Ivalua NOW 2020 Virtual Edition, 5th & 6th May 2020 – Join us Online! appeared first on Ivalua.

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All Things Supply Chain

APRIL 8, 2020

Transportation bottlenecks snarl inputs to food supply chain Truck driver shortages, port personnel health checks and other transportation snarls related to the containment of the coronavirus are keeping grain and…

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 9, 2020

With oil prices at historic lows, it's time to reevaluate supply-chain and procurement strategies.

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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

APRIL 8, 2020

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Lift gate trailers article and permission to publish here provided by Harry Poulson. Lift gate trailers look like any other enclosed trailer, but with one major difference. They have a gate at the back that can lower down from the trailer to the ground. Since they add weight to the trailer, these are not commonly used unless the receiver requires them.

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ivalua

APRIL 7, 2020

The post Procurement Value Measurement A Spotlight Report from The Hackett Group appeared first on Ivalua.

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Procurement Zen

APRIL 5, 2020

In this episode of ProcurementZen we continue the ultimate list of negotiation techniques. In this episode Phil Kowalski puts focus on anchoring techniques. [fusebox_transcript]. Episode highlights. Episode highlights. Big initial number – big numbers if you aim high, small numbers if you want low prices Look into past techniques. Works very good because of consistency and commitment Reframing – putting a fact that is important to you to another frame of reference.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 6, 2020

At a time when the coronavirus outbreak is disrupting global supply lines, a maker of toys that’s committed to manufacturing in the U.S. finds itself with an advantage over those that rely on production in China.

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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

Logistics

Spotlight on Procurement

APRIL 9, 2020

Simon Lipscomb, Sales and Marketing Director at Efficio speaks to Chris Clapham, Efficio’s SME on Logistics about the impact COVID-19 is having on the this category. Key discussion points include: What impact is COVID-19 having on Logistics? What advice/tips would you give to someone under pressure in this category? Can there be any positive impacts either now or in the future?

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ivalua

APRIL 7, 2020

The post Four-Step Framework to Implementing an Effective SRM Program A Report by Gartner appeared first on Ivalua.

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The Procuretech Podcast

APRIL 8, 2020

Eddie McGeachie from Seaforth Analytics and Accelerated Insight joins me on The Procuretech Podcast today to discuss how data and supply chain analytics have shaped his career over the years. We dive into how his company now helps boutique procurement consultancies and direct clients to understand the data from disparate systems and formats, and how understanding data.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 7, 2020

Manufacturers and shipping companies worldwide are shifting gears, re-evaluating their strategies and risk profiles, and scrambling to keep up production.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 8, 2020

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 10 Vital Supply Chain Lessons from the Coronavirus Pandemic! Supply Chain Professional article and permission to publish here provided by Tim Moore. There has never been a moment in time since the second world war, that there has been so much global awareness and need for resilient and dynamic supply chains, and the qualified professionals to manage them; in a single strategic battle toward a common enemy.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 6, 2020

The raging COVID-19 epidemic has presented the world with a “once in a century” moment of reckoning. With an ever more connected global economy, and almost instantaneous n ews transmission, the impact of global health has multiplied since the last global (SARS) epidemic in 2003. Just as the human body needs its vital organs function ing well to stay alive and fight a deadly disease, s upply c hain is a critical vital organ keeping the global economic engine running.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 6, 2020

Procurement teams on a digital journey often overlook a critical question: Who is managing the data supply chain?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 5, 2020

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Value Stream Mapping your Future State Process! . We had to begin the transformation of the company’s business processes to support the new business objectives. This would mean value stream mapping the current state process. Specifically the company was going to carry a dramatically different set of products which required a new set of capabilities in Strategic Planning, Merchandising, Marketing, Procurement, Invento

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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,

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