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Autonomous vehicles in logistics part 1: Opportunities and risks

All Things Supply Chain

Higher reliability, improved performance, and reduced costs: the expected benefits of automation have made it one of the most important industrial trends.

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Procurement Technology – What it can and can’t replace in a Manufacturer’s Journey Towards Supply Chain Resilience and Agility

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A review of the key elements in supplier management for manufacturers and how Source-to-Pay procurement technology can support the journey towards supply chain resilience and agility in times of crisis. As the COVID-19 pandemic disrupts global supply chains, procurement organizations around the world are scrambling to react. There are many supply chain management lessons to learn from the Covid-19 crisis.

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The Purchase to Pay Process Flow in Procurement

ProcurePort

The ability to swiftly and accurately obtain necessary materials for any given business, product, or service is essential. This assists in establishing effective and efficient operations within an organization. This ability comes with the implementation of a purchase to pay process allowing businesses to compete at the highest level. That efficiency should be mirrored throughout […].

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Another Attempt to Produce Rare-Earth Minerals in the U.S.

Supply Chain Brain

American companies across the board are striving to reduce their dependence on China as a source of manufacturing, but one industry sector is especially keen to bring production back to the U.S.

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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

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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There’s Something Happening Here (With Truck Drivers, Logistics Planning)

Supply Chain Collaborator

There are striking similarities between today’s civil unrest and the late 1960s when Buffalo Springfield wrote the iconic song, “ For What It’s Worth ” referenced in the title of this post. For good or for ill, truck drivers seem to always play an integral role during these challenging times, serving as a flash point for the consciousness of America.

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New Ivalua Research Finds a Lack of Digitisation and Focus on Costs is Hindering Supplier Collaboration

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Significant opportunities to improve CSR performance, increase profitability and accelerate innovation linked to improving supplier collaboration. 3rd June, London, UK – Ivalua, a leading provider of global spend management cloud solutions, has announced the findings of a worldwide study of supply chain, procurement, sales and finance business leaders on the current state of collaboration in procurement.

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What Supply Chains Can Learn From Military Planners in Times of Crisis

Supply Chain Brain

This three-step process used by U.S. armed forces can identify, analyze and mitigate threats to an organization.

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Spend Data Analysis: It’s Not One-Size-Fits-All

Jaggaer

Over the past decade, procurement teams have increasingly recognized the importance of digital spend analysis. By identifying, categorizing, and analyzing spend data, purchasing departments ar e better informed. With that information, they can use fact-based knowledge to make str ategic decisions for the business. This power has made spend data analysis a key element for many organizations.

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Americas Procurement Congress 2020When: Sept. 10-11Where: Eden Roc, Miami, FL

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The post Americas Procurement Congress 2020<br>When: Sept. 10-11<br>Where: Eden Roc, Miami, FL appeared first on Ivalua.

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Game Changing AI – Benoit Larrieu from Silex

The Procuretech Podcast

Technological capabilities are changing fast. While it can sometimes sound like a cliché, there are tasks which can be aided by robots now that can massively expand our knowledge and remove what previously would have been many hours of administrative work. In this show, we dig into what artificial intelligence (AI) can do to aid sourcing and buying teams, and how machine learning and cognitive buying can expand our knowledge of the supply base, as well as removing many hours of work from the sou

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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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Three Ways to Adapt Supply Chains in the Age of COVID-19

Supply Chain Brain

The best way to deal with volatile conditions is to know what’s happening in real time at the most vulnerable touchpoints of your supply chain.

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Procurement in the Public and Private Sectors: Is there really much difference?

Jaggaer

The short answer to that question is yes, there are big differences. The more nuanced answer is yes, there are differences, but in many respects, they are narrowing, and in any case, the things they have in common are far greater. One of the reasons that the answer has become so nuanced is that the border between private and public has become blurred , with some public sector organizations being privatized or part-privatized and others adopting private sector methods in areas such as procurement

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IDN Summit and Reverse Expo When: August 24-26, 2020 Where: Phoenix, AZ

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The post IDN Summit and Reverse Expo<br> When: August 24-26, 2020<br> Where: Phoenix, AZ appeared first on Ivalua.

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The Consumer-Direct Strategy Part 2: How to Strengthen Your Direct to Consumer Supply Chain

The Network Effect

The post The Consumer-Direct Strategy Part 2: How to Strengthen Your Direct to Consumer Supply Chain appeared first on The Network Effect.

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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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The Silver Lining of COVID-19: A Call for U.S. Manufacturing

Supply Chain Brain

The pandemic has offered the biggest wakeup call for American manufacturers since World War II.

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Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up: 05/29/20 ? 06/04/20

All Things Supply Chain

China Halts Some U.S.

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NIGP Annual Forum 2020 When: August 23-26, 2020Where: Chicago, IL

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The post NIGP Annual Forum 2020 <br>When: August 23-26, 2020<br>Where: Chicago, IL appeared first on Ivalua.

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Seasoned Leadership in Action? ? An Interview with Joe Carson, CEO Spend Strategies, LLC!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Seasoned Leadership in Action™ – Our 2019 All Star Leaders! 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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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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Five Reasons the Virus E-Commerce Surge Is Here to Stay

Supply Chain Brain

One of the byproducts of the coronavirus pandemic has been a remarkable surge in e-commerce volumes, and it could be the new normal.

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Forrester Collaborate to Win – Unlocking Supplier Innovation & Value

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The post Forrester Collaborate to Win – Unlocking Supplier Innovation & Value appeared first on Ivalua.

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NCMA Virtual World Congress 2020When: July 27-29

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The post NCMA Virtual World Congress 2020<br>When: July 27-29 appeared first on Ivalua.

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NCMA Virtual World Congress 2020When: July 27-29

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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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June 22, 2020 / 11:00 AM ESTAchieving Resilience in the Manufacturing Supply Chain – Research & Learnings from Leading Manufacturers

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The post June 22, 2020 / 11:00 AM EST<br>Achieving Resilience in the Manufacturing Supply Chain – Research & Learnings from Leading Manufacturers appeared first on Ivalua.

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Three Benefits of Collaborative Freight Technology in a Pandemic

Supply Chain Brain

The COVID-19 crisis is creating a sharp divide between the haves and have-nots of cloud-based logistics management.

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RiseNow

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Battered by Trade War and COVID-19, What’s Next for Southeast Asia?

Supply Chain Brain

In the face of plummeting external demand and supply-chain disruption throughout the region, insolvencies are expected to jump 25% this year.

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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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How Wireless Power Is Transforming Manufacturing

Supply Chain Brain

As IIoT technologies become increasingly commonplace, manufacturers are turning to long-range wireless charging.

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Five Areas Where Procurement Officers Deliver Value

Supply Chain Brain

How strategic sourcing has become a competitive advantage for CPOs and their companies.

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Three Steps to Managing Supplier Risk and Force Majeure

Supply Chain Brain

How should your company assess and manage supply relationships and mitigate existing and future disruption caused by the coronavirus?

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June 22, 2020 / 11:00 AM ESTAchieving Resilience in the Manufacturing Supply Chain – Research & Learnings from Leading Manufacturers

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The post June 22, 2020 / 11:00 AM EST<br>Achieving Resilience in the Manufacturing Supply Chain – Research & Learnings from Leading Manufacturers appeared first on Ivalua.

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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