ProcurePort

DECEMBER 19, 2019

People gathering to buy and sell goods was the very foundation of the first cities and civilization as we know it today. However, going to the marketplace was a logistic endeavor. It meant leaving the area of production and traveling distances. Nowadays, people don’t have to leave the production or the comfort of their homes. […]. The post E-marketplace: Choosing Custom Solutions for Building Your Brand appeared first on ProcurePort Blog.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Jarrod McAdoo, Senior Product Marketing Manager, Ivalua. Procure-to-pay (P2P) automation and analytics won’t work very well without accurate supplier master data. Yet that goal — data accuracy — remains a considerable challenge for many Procurement and Accounts Payable organizations. This Gartner report, “Gain Control Over Your Supplier Master Data Before It’s Too Late,” has lots of ideas for improvement.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

DECEMBER 19, 2019

TMS Success Tip. Making the decision to engage a new TMS platform is a heavy lift requiring buy-in and sign-off from numerous internal stakeholders beyond the logistics department (Legal, Procurement, IT, C-suite, etc.). Learn How to: Avoid the struggle of gaining capital approval for a full-blown TMS implementation. Instead, consider dipping a toe into the water by starting with an “expedite only” pilot program to automate ONLY your expedited/spot market freight movements.

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All Things Supply Chain

DECEMBER 16, 2019

The Christmas holiday season is in full swing and it’s this time of the year that proves busiest for supply chain managers.

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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.

Sustainability

ProcurePort

DECEMBER 17, 2019

What is a Reverse Auction? Reverse auction services are occasions, whereby the buyer and the sellers play an exchanged role. Here, the buyer puts up a price, and the sellers offer their services and products. The lowest price gets the auction. The standard auction is slightly different from the Reverse Auction – not categorized differently, […].

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ivalua

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Vishal Patel, VP Product Marketing, Ivalua. One size does not fit all when it comes to supplier onboarding. Best practices have evolved to a tiered approach that segments suppliers and adapts to dynamic business needs. . A tiered approach to supplier onboarding helps Sourcing and Procurement leaders develop a sensible list of checks and resources. Among other things, this prevents redundancies when suppliers get asked the same questions by multiple departments. .

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The Network Effect

DECEMBER 19, 2019

The post A Brief History of Digital Transformation appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 16, 2019

The industrial internet of things is still considered a cost-containment strategy rather than a revenue driver, recent research shows.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Jarrod McAdoo, Senior Product Marketing Manager, Ivalua. Master supplier data doesn’t just matter to Procurement. It plays a role in a number of necessary business functions and is a key enabler of automation throughout the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process. Accurate supplier data is the fuel that drives critical business processes that impact the bottom line.

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Jaggaer

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Digital procurement platforms are capable of producing incredible amounts of data, from spend history to supplier scores , delivery rates and more. But such massive amounts of data can easily lead to a new generation of questions. What do all these numbers really mean? How can I put them to good use? Which data can I trust? . At REV2019 , JAGGAER hosted a fireside chat panel discussion with several procurement professionals to discuss these exact dilemmas and gather expert opinions.

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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

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Imagining the Supply Chain of the Future! Article written for Supply Chain Game Changer by Ralf Llanasas at heroicsearch.com. It can sometimes feel as though our commercial landscape is in a constant state of flux. Whether due to frequent changes in technology, attitudes of consumers, or shifts in working practices, this can breed both an exciting sense of competition, as well as uncertainty.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Because of its importance in all types of business, the supply-chain industry is uniquely positioned to make big impacts from the adoption of green practices.

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SupplyShift

DECEMBER 18, 2019

U.S retailers are proclaiming 2019 as the “apocalypse”—nearly 9,500 stores have closed their doors this year. That list includes discount stores like Family Dollar and Kmart, clothing stores like Forever 21, and pharmacies such as CVS. But brick and mortar retailers may find a reprieve from the negative rhetoric this holiday season. Consumers say they will spend an average of $1,047.83 this season, which is up 4% from last year, and they expect to do about half of that shopping in physical store

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Jaggaer

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Procurement departments are under pressure to transform their processes digitally. Software as a Service (SaaS) makes it easier, because the underlying software is available over the cloud with transparent pricing models. Yet things can easily go wrong. We look at the main pitfalls and how you can circumvent them. Download our free white paper, “ Why Agile Implementation Makes Sense for Procurement ”.

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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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EazyStock

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Per Risfors, organizational consultant at Exsitec, has helped many SMBs improve their processes and optimize workflows with automation. That is why Per is December’s Automation Hero. Name: Per Risfors. Title: Organizational consultant and solution architect. Company: Exsitec – IT solution specialists including ERPs, integrations and mobile solutions.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 19, 2019

With supply-chain processes becoming more automated, many organizations have a vision of digitizing the order-to-cash cycle.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What is the Digital Supply Chain? Article, and permission to publish here, provided by Ed Rusch, Vice President, Global Marketing, Command Alkon. A Digital Collaboration Platform built specifically for the Heavy Construction industry will change the world by helping companies save thousands to millions of dollars on their construction projects, along with reducing the carbon impact, eliminating waste, and saving lives.

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Ms. Category Management

DECEMBER 15, 2019

Work relationships aren't easy to manage. Therefore, find out what you can do to improve them for 2020 and beyond.

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Supply Chain Efficiency

SupplyShift

DECEMBER 18, 2019

U.S retailers are proclaiming 2019 as the “apocalypse”—nearly 9,500 stores have closed their doors this year. That list includes discount stores like Family Dollar and Kmart, clothing stores like Forever 21, and pharmacies such as CVS. But brick and mortar retailers may find a reprieve from the negative rhetoric this holiday season. Consumers say they will spend an average of $1,047.83 this season, which is up 4% from last year, and they expect to do about half of that shopping in physical store

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Claritum

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Canon Business Services extends Claritum contract for an additional 3 years. Bath, UK (December 18th, 2019) – Claritum, a provider of cloud based spend management solutions, today announced that Canon Business Services has extended their contract with Claritum for a further 3 years. “Canon has been a Claritum customer since 2004 and their continued use of Claritum is a confirmation of our ability to deliver value to our customers over extended periods.” said Prof.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Report notes top customer reference scores for usability, implementation and ongoing support . Redwood City, CA – December 18, 2019 – Ivalua, a global leader in cloud Spend Management solutions , today announced that it has been recognized as a Leader by Forrester Research Inc. in “ The Forrester Wave™: Source-to-Contract Suites, Q4 2019.” Ivalua is now the only vendor positioned as a Leader in four separate reports — the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Strategic Sourcing Application Suites, Gart

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All Things Supply Chain

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Amazon blocks sellers from using FedEx ground-delivery shipping Third-party sellers on Amazon will no longer be able to use FedEx’s ground-delivery service.

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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

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Alibaba is already the world’s largest e-commerce and retailing company. But it’s looking to make an even bigger splash in North America, with a new initiative aimed at small business-to-business sellers.

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Claritum

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. Canon Business Services extends Claritum contract for an additional 3 years. Bath, UK (December 18th, 2019) – Claritum, a provider of cloud based spend management solutions, today announced that Canon Business Services has extended their contract with Claritum for a further 3 years. “Canon has been a Claritum customer since 2004 and their continued use of Claritum is a confirmation of our ability to deliver value to our customers over extended periods.” said

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ivalua

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Report notes top customer reference scores for usability, implementation and ongoing support . Redwood City, CA – December 18, 2019 – Ivalua, a global leader in cloud Spend Management solutions , today announced that it has been recognized as a Leader by Forrester Research Inc. in “ The Forrester Wave™: Source-to-Contract Suites, Q4 2019.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Alex Saric, CMO, Ivalua. This month Forrester published 2 major Wave reports, which together span the full Source-to-Pay process. The first, authored by Duncan Jones and published on December 10, is The Forrester Wave™: eProcurement Platforms, Q4 2019 , which covers purchasing and invoicing (similar scope to Gartner’s P2P Suites Magic Quadrant ). The second, authored by Andrew Bartels and published on December 18, is The Forrester Wave™: Source-To-Contract Suites, Q4 2019.

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Advertiser: GEP

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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