All Things Supply Chain

AUGUST 10, 2020

If you’re going to have a problem in your eCommerce business, a sudden spike in demand is about the best one to have.

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ProcurePort

AUGUST 13, 2020

Contract management software (CMS) is revolutionizing the way sourcing and procurement teams do business. Gone are the days of tedious paper-based contracts. Technology has changed how contracts are signed, negotiated, and renewed. ProcurePort has one of the best contract management software on the market: a cloud-based option that’s secure, easy-to-use, and offers customizable contract templates. […].

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Supply Chain Trend

AUGUST 13, 2020

Preview In his 2019 Foresight article, Niels van Hove examined eight technological hurdles that must be overcome to enable autonomous or ‘lights out’ supply-chain planning. He reasoned that to support such planning we need to implement a third wave of integrated supply-chain planning software. In this article, Niels argues that these technological advances can lead to either (a) planning-process and decision automation or (b) planning and decision augmentation.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 10, 2020

Many companies today are guilty of “greenwashing” or “green sheen” — marketing themselves as green while merely going through the motions.

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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

AUGUST 13, 2020

The post Report: Achieving Resilience in the Manufacturing Supply Chain appeared first on Ivalua.

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ProcurePort

AUGUST 11, 2020

Before implementing a procurement software, or a series of procurement technologies just because it’s industry standard; it’s important to understand the reasoning, and the benefits. e-tendering is a term slightly more common in foreign markets, and is essentially interchangeable with e-RFX. In other words, e-tendering just refers to procurement and tendering operations and procedures that […].

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 10, 2020

In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic and rising overseas production costs, many American companies are thinking about returning at least some manufacturing to the United States. But XStream Trucking Inc. has wasted no time in doing just that.

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ivalua

AUGUST 11, 2020

The post Procurement 2020: Key Metrics for the New Decade appeared first on Ivalua.

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Procurement 130

The Network Effect

AUGUST 11, 2020

The post Pandemics, Trade Wars and Warehousing 1: Achieving Agility and Efficiency in an Era of Uncertainty appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 11, 2020

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Work from Home in a Coronavirus World! The Coronavirus Pandemic has had a devastating impact on all of our lives. Many people have lost their jobs, either permanently or temporarily and indefinitely. Still others may have kept their jobs but been forced to take a pay cut or work reduced hours.

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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 Brain

AUGUST 10, 2020

Companies risk losing more than 40% of annual profit once a decade in a world threatened by trade wars, cyberattacks, pandemics and climate change, according to McKinsey & Co.

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Jaggaer

AUGUST 12, 2020

For the first three months after Covid-19 hit, virtually every sourcing project , in every sector , was put on hold while companies tried to assess the situation and how best to deal with the epidemic. Only a few, notably grocery stores, food chains, essential retail ers , and healthcare, were in a position to push forward. Sourcing was in chaos and a topic that concerned many customers was that they were pushing back transportation tenders – and especially any planned mega ̵

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All Things Supply Chain

AUGUST 14, 2020

Walmart and Instacart partner for same-day U.S. delivery Walmart has partnered with Instacart to offer same-day delivery starting in a few U.S. market.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 14, 2020

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Truck Drivers are a Vital Part of the Supply Chain! Vital role article and permission to publish here provided by Amy Fletcher. “Shippers, carriers, wholesale vendors, and others in the supply chain are concerned about the performance of the freight logistics system because highway, rail, and port operations affect their costs and profits,” state experts in the report Measuring the Transportation System from a Supply Chain Pe

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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 Brain

AUGUST 12, 2020

Just 10% of companies are investing in their supply chains to meet evolving customer experience demands, according to a recent survey.

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ivalua

AUGUST 11, 2020

Anyone who has been through a Procurement software implementation will know, it’s not always simple. Having been at Ivalua for many years I thought I’d share my perspective. Here are a few points which I hope demonstrate my knowledge of the Procurement process and show my understanding of how the Procurement function needs to operate to be successful.

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The Procuretech Podcast

AUGUST 12, 2020

Tail spend is a huge, untapped opportunity that you're probably not exploiting to its full potential. If you're following the 80/20 rule, then managing the tail isn't going to be a key priority when it comes to resource allocation. Meaning a lot of opportunity goes to waste. Especially if headcount is being cut and procurement teams are having to deal with bigger workloads.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 12, 2020

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. How to Be a Successful Importer! (Infographic). Bill of Entry article and permission to publish here provided by Prajakta Pingulkar. Do you know what is a Bill of Entry? A Bill of Entry, also known as BOE, is a statutory document registered by the custom clearance agents or merchants (such as importers) during or before the arrival of imported shipments.

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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.

Supply Chain Efficiency

Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 12, 2020

The latest supply-chain news and insights on the novel coronavirus and global response to the outbreak.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 8, 2020

A new risk to global supply chains is emerging as exhausted seafarers stuck offshore for months halt work, a breaking point caused by restrictions on crew changes amid coronavirus precautions.

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Risk Supply chain Supply 81

Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 12, 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic took hold around the world, it delivered a shock to the system that tested manufacturers’ ability to adapt to change.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 11, 2020

Global Women Supply Chain Leaders (GWSCL) Awards 2020 is the first global initiative to honour and shine the spotlight on the dedication, passion and incredible success stories of women within the supply chain industry – cross-domain and from around the world.

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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

Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 11, 2020

As technology advances, so fulfillment processes are evolving. But the path to success lies in staying ahead of the curve and implementing the solutions that make a difference. This eBook describes how today's fulfillment leaders use supply chain robots to overcome challenges generated by ever-changing consumer trends. You'll learn how: Companies maintain throughput during peak periods at a minimal operational cost with Robots-as-a-Service.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 11, 2020

Bobby Holland, vice president and director of freight data solutions with U.S. Bank, discusses the results of the firm's latest quarterly Freight Payment Index, what it means for truckers, and how it mirrors trends in the economy as a whole.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 10, 2020

Supply chains are transforming into “supply networks,” and omnichannel fulfillment is increasing the complexity.

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Networking Supply chain Supply 76

Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 8, 2020

An appetite for reshoring and onshoring may be growing due to the coronavirus pandemic, with more than two-thirds of North American manufacturers looking to bring production back home.

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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.

Sourcing

Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 13, 2020

Challenge: An auto parts manufacturer and distributor experienced steady growth, but decentralized processes and decision-making across 15 facilities made it difficult to monitor less-than-truckload (LTL) and parcel transportation. Poor visibility of weekly transactions slowed error response and impaired avoidance of recurring costs.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 12, 2020

To maintain business continuity is to be in control when things get out of hand. Of course, no company has authority over the outside world, thus it cannot prevent events such as economic crises from happening. What any company can do, however, is to prepare itself for such occurrences. By automating its core business processes, optimizing the work of its employees, and protecting sensitive data effectively, the company can stay in control of its operations, making sure that it will continue to

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 13, 2020

It's time to fundamentally change the way we think of inventory — and the tools we use for managing it.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 13, 2020

The pandemic has cut greenhouse gases in some key ways, as people are flying and driving less. But food waste accounts for one reason why the drops likely won’t fall as low as hoped.

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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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