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Anti-fragility in Supply Chain Management

All Things Supply Chain

Living in a world of disruptions, supply chain management professionals know that many processes have become more fragile over the last few years.

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How Green Supply Chain Strategies will help your Company Grow

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What are Green Supply Chain Strategies? A recent survey that Ivalua did in the UK, “ Gaining the green view, How smart procurement can kick-start sustainability initiatives ” showed that 87% of UK businesses see “greener” supply chains as a competitive advantage. This may seem applicable for businesses where their business model is focused around promoting their green credentials, such as Everlane , who promote their green credentials strongly, such as moving all cotton production t

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AI is Changing Sourcing and Procurement

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Technology inherently advances technology. This is a concept that results in an exponential growth in technological advancement and invention as more advanced technology becomes widely and readily available. In other words, the era of the internet and the computer brought an abundance of change to the technological landscape; and the same is happening again with […].

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Supply Chain Maturity Model – Basics You Must Know

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There are quite a few supply chain maturity models. These models attempt to drive best practices in Supply Chain Management. One basic idea behind the supply chain maturity model is that increased supply chain maturity will lead to improved supply chain performance, which in turn will lead to improved financial performance. But we all know. Continue reading.

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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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Costs or Emissions? The crucial question in vehicle logistics

All Things Supply Chain

“We are running the most dangerous experiment in history right now, which is to see how much carbon dioxide the atmosphere can handle before there is an environmental catastrophe.

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3 areas of development for Supplier Relationship Management

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Supplier Relationship Management has taken on new meaning in the unprecedented times in which we find ourselves living. Now is the time to rethink supplier relationships for 2021 and beyond. Supplier Relationship Management – time to rewrite the rule-book? The shortages of certain products that we have experienced (gloves, masks, tests, gel etc.) in the first half of 2020 due to the explosion in global demand and broken supply chains have highlighted the key role suppliers play, as well a

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Does the ‘New Normal’ Need a New Breed of Warehouse Manager?

Supply Chain Brain

As we tackle the global pandemic era of warehouse management, many are starting to question if we require a new breed of manager to navigate our faster-moving environment.

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Common Photocopier Problems and How to Fix Them!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. How to Maintain a Photocopier! Common photocopier problems article and permission to publish here provided by Daniel Calvin at number1officemachines.com.au. There is no doubt regarding the obvious necessity of a photocopier – you just cannot do without them! Buying a photocopy machine is a big job, like it rightfully should be!

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Paris 2021 – EN – Digitalizing and refocusing – 3-45pm

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Digitalizing and refocusing procurement processes through a unified platform approach. Strengthening Procurement’s position as a trusted advisor is critical to success. Effective digitization is key to enabling leaders with the time and information required, and optimizing processes. In this session, learn how the increased involvement of Procurement’s expertise – powered by the Ivalua platform – helped optimize processes at Verallia, including Supplier Certification and

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How to Effectively Manage Business Spend

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The phrase, ‘you have to spend money to make money’ is sort of a constant in the business world. Although, as with everything in life, there needs to be balance to the spending. This is where procurement comes into play. While procurement is often looked at as simply the sourcing lifecycle of contracts for needed […]. The post How to Effectively Manage Business Spend appeared first on ProcurePort Blog.

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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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Chip Shortage Spirals Beyond Cars to Phones and Consoles

Supply Chain Brain

Chip shortages are expected to wipe out $61 billion of sales for automakers alone, but the hit to the much larger electronics industry — while tough to quantify at this early stage — could be far larger.

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What Powers Artificial Intelligence (AI)? A Guide to Procurement!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Over the Next Half Decade! Get Our EBook here. What powers Artificial Intelligence article and permission to publish here provided by Edward McGeachie at myseaforth.com. Artificial Intelligence is an increasing part of our everyday lives, powering our smart phones and the internet of things.

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Paris 2021 – FR – Effectively Managing. – 3-55pm

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Gérer efficacement les données, les risques et la performances des fournisseurs. Etablir un environnement où les informations sont échangées de façon digitale entre acheteurs et fournisseurs et où les processus sont interconnectés est devenu essentiel à la bonne gestion des Achats et de la Supply Chain. L’intégration de ces processus aux canaux d’information permet des communications instantanées, ciblées qui permettent de prendre des décisions rapides et éclairées et d’anticiper les

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The agile supply chain is back in trend. But this time it’s for real!

Supply Chain Trend

My mum used to say that if you wait long enough, the same things will come back in to fashion. I suppose that is also true when you blog long enough about supply chain. In 2012 I wrote a short blog about demand driven & agile supply chains , which seems to be all the hype back then. Some of the quotes I picked up from social media then; ‘ you have to be agile to survive in today’s global competitive environment ’ and ‘ you’re agile or you’re dead!’.

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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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What to Know About Tax Deductions for PPP Borrowers

Supply Chain Brain

Throughout the past few months, it felt like Congress and the IRS were constantly butting heads with one another about whether or not business expenses paid for using Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan money could still be considered tax deductible.

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JAGGAER’s Human Equity Project Leader Gives Her Story on the Movement

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The post JAGGAER’s Human Equity Project Leader Gives Her Story on the Movement appeared first on JAGGAER.

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Ivalua NOW 2021 to Showcase How Procurement Can Help Restore Growth and Ensure Business Resilience

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Ivalua NOW 2021 – Premier event for Procurement & Supply Chain practitioners will showcase latest spend management innovations and extensive line-up of industry leaders . Redwood City, CA. Febrary 9, 2021 – Ivalua, a leading provider of global Spend Management Cloud solutions, today announced the agenda for its marquee event series, Ivalua NOW 2021, which brings thousands of procurement, supply chain and finance leaders together each year.

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A Guide to Personalized Packaging!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Perfect Packaging Design! Get Our EBOOK HERE. Personalized packaging article and permission to publish here provided by Jasof Mac. We believe that it has been established that thoughtful, personalized packaging resonates with the consumers. It leads to great success if it manages to sway your customers with its appearance, along with satisfying your customer service, experience and product value needs.

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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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U.S. and China Are Already Fighting for 6G Dominance

Supply Chain Brain

Most of the world is yet to experience the benefits of a 5G network, but the geopolitical race for the next big thing in telecommunications technology is already heating up.

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Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up 02/05/2021 – 02/11/2021

All Things Supply Chain

European warehouse demand surges as e-commerce giants Amazon, Alibaba snap up space The Coronavirus pandemic is accelerating the growth of e-commerce, including cross-border online sales between Chinese sellers and European…

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Global Process Owners Week Europe – Managing Supplier Risk within Procure to Pay 

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The post Global Process Owners Week Europe – Managing Supplier Risk within Procure to Pay appeared first on Ivalua.

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How does eCommerce Affect Inventory Management?

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Better Inventory Management for eCommerce. eCommerce is a rapidly growing phenomenon across the globe. Statista projects that eCommerce sales will surpass $740 billion in the US by 2023. But it’s not just the B2C sector experiencing rapid growth. B2B ecommerce sales have also accelerated; Forrester projects that 17% of all eCommerce sales in the US will be B2B by 2023.

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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.

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DAT and Axele Announce Partnership to Expand Load Board and TMS Integration

Supply Chain Brain

DAT Freight & Analytics and Axele recently announced an agreement that expands the integration between Axele’s cloud-based TMS and DAT’s load board network.

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How to Improve Procurement With Stronger Budget Controls

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Even in non-pandemic times, many businesses struggle to maintain budgets. Too often, that means procurement departments face strict spending limits that hamper their ability to obtain the products and services they’d ideally like.

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AMER 2021 – Arizona – Agenda

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Amber Holmes. Co-op Program and Special Projects Manager. Carter Marshall. Co-op Program and Special Projects Coordinator, State Procurement Office. Breakout Session. Modernizing the Government Cooperative. Cooperative contracts are becoming increasingly popular for all levels of Government. However, managing cooperatives with outdated processes and technology can create more burden than opportunity.

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Everything You Need to Know About the JAGGAER Supplier Network

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The post Everything You Need to Know About the JAGGAER Supplier Network appeared first on JAGGAER.

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

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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Rufus Labs Launches RADD Tablet for Warehousing

Supply Chain Brain

Rufus Labs, a producer oof intelligent, wearable, warehouse technology and workforce analytics software, today announced the launch of the Rufus RADD Tab, a tablet that can be used throughout the warehouse as well as on warehouse forklifts and vehicles.

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Episode 101 - Alejandro Gusis, Univar Solutions & "CPO of the Year" Winner

Procurement Rising

As the Global VP of Indirect Procurement and Real Estate ("CPO") at Univar Solutions, Alejandro Gusis doesn't just "do procurement," at least not in the way that most approach it. Despite that or perhaps because of it, Alejandro was named the "CPO of the Year" at the prestigious CPO Honors 2020 Awards ceremony last fall. On this podcast, Alejandro shares his approach to the profession and shares the experiences and insights that led to his award.

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Paris 2021 – FR – Digitalizing and refocusing – 3-45pm

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Comment la digitalisation des processus a permis de restructurer l’homologation fournisseurs et le PR/PO et aboutir à un renforcement de la fonction Achat ? Le renforcement de la position de conseiller stratégique de la Direction Achats est indispensable à la réussite. Une digitalisation efficace est essentielle pour permettre aux responsables de disposer du temps et des informations nécessaires et d’optimiser les processus.

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What is Cost Efficiency?

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The post What is Cost Efficiency? appeared first on JAGGAER.

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The Art of Consistent Perfect Order Delivery: Smart Order Fulfillment Through Orchestration

Shippers and logistics service providers are pressured to match the “Amazon effect” for fast and efficient service across multiple B2C, B2B, and D2C channels. Perfect order delivery - on-time and in-full at the lowest possible cost – is critical. However, recent surveys of supply chain stakeholders reveal that many don't have the technology necessary to achieve it.