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Is the industrialized world overly dependent on sourcing from Chinese?

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As Sophie Kersgens wrote for ATSC earlier this month, “As the world’s leading exporter and one of the fastest growing economies, China is a decisive business factor for companies all…

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Paris 2020 – EN – Jeroen Wennink

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Jeroen Wennink CPO. Jeroen joined Capgemini in 2009 and has spent the last 10 years working in various management roles in Group Procurement. He has in depth knowledge of outsourcing relationship management, a strong expertise in procurement and a passion for talent strategy. In 2018 Jeroen was appointed Europe CPO, with a team of 140+ professionals and leads the transformation of Europe’s procurement organization where he is also responsible for driving best practices and operational excellence

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Four Predictions About Field Service in 2020

Supply Chain Brain

Transformational technologies can enable new revenue models that make field-service organizations stickier and more intimate with customers.

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Third Annual GLOBE Awards Honor Excellence in Transportation Logistics

Supply Chain Collaborator

Awards Program Sponsored by UltraShipTMS Honors Transportation Excellence at Altria, Perdue Farms and KeHE Distributors. February 24, 2020 – Fair Lawn, NJ – Its time again for the annual GLOBE Awards program, recognizing excellence in the utilization and promotion of leading-edge technologies supporting effective transportation planning, execution and management. .

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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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A Checklist for a Manufacturing Company Internal Audit!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Cyber Security: The Weakest Link is Your Biggest Risk! Internal audit article and permission to publish here provided by Angela at Reciprocity Labs. Today, manufacturing firms face increasing threats from cybercriminals targeting weaknesses in SCADA (supervisory, control, and data acquisition) systems.

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Next-Generation Supply Chain for Retailers: Using AI and ML In Forecasting and Replenishment

Solvoyo

Thanks to companies like Amazon, Walmart, Alibaba and Zara, retail businesses across the globe, whether they are grocery, mass merchant or fashion, are becoming faster and smarter. . “Getting closer to the customer” is now part of everyday conversation, and those who are pushing the envelope on that front know it takes more than just getting customer insights reports out of CRM systems. .

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How To Improve Stock Availability

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Stock Availability – A Common Inventory Management Challenge. The global marketplace is constantly evolving due to political, economic, technological and social factors. As small- and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) try to remain competitive, many are coming up against inventory management challenges. In this three-part blog series we’re looking at three of the most common inventory management issues faced by stock holding companies.

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What is Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)?

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Strategic Supplier Relationship Management – Do’s and Don’ts. Regardless of what industry your company is in you are dependent on suppliers to operate your company. Thus it makes sense to have a Supplier Relationship Management program. Suppliers provide components for products you manufacture and sell.

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Next-Generation Supply Chain for Retailers: Using AI and ML In Forecasting and Replenishment

Solvoyo

Thanks to companies like Amazon, Walmart, Alibaba and Zara, retail businesses across the globe, whether they are grocery, mass merchant or fashion, are becoming faster and smarter. “Getting closer to the customer” is now part of everyday conversation, and those who are pushing the envelope on that front know it takes more than just getting customer insights reports out of CRM systems.

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Will the Coronavirus Epidemic Serve as a Wakeup Call for Global Supply Chains?

Supply Chain Brain

The coronavirus is not to be taken lightly. As of mid-February, the number of cases worldwide had risen to more than 64,000 globally, 63,000 of which were in China, with the death toll at almost 1,400 and climbing.

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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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GWPP – Panelist for Global Women Procurement Professionals Event #WSW

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GWWP - Global Women in Procurement Professionals. Panelist for event in Foster City, CA. Roadmapping Your Career.

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How Vehicle Tracking can help Businesses Negotiate Emission Zones!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Vehicle Tracking article and permission to publish here provided by Thomas Goodall at Masternaut. Emissions zones in cities are becoming more prominent across Europe, to try to reduce the environmental impact of vehicles and improve the health of members of the public living and working in those cities.

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Project Based Procurement

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Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. when should I use it? And what challenges will I face? Contents. 1. Introduction. 2. Typical steps associated with a project purchasing process. 3. Project and Category Procurement Differences. 4. Table of the key differences between Project and Category based procurement. 5. Types of activity suitable for Project based procurement. 6.

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The Potential of AI in the Healthcare Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

There’s no shortage of enthusiasm — or predictions — about the potential use of artificial intelligence.

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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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Developing Your Personal Brand Without Promoting Yourself – My Interview in ProcureRising Q1 2020 Magazine

Ms. Category Management

Developing Your Personal Brand Without Promoting Yourself.

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How to Safely Handle Chemicals!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. A Comprehensive Warehouse Safety Guide! Chemicals article written for Supply Chain Game Changer by Carla Sanz. Every time I am asked about how to handle and transport chemical products I answer that it is all about being well-informed. Indeed, there are various elements that one has to know when it comes to the storage and handling of chemical products.

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Project Based Procurement

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when should I use it? And what challenges will I face? 1: Introduction. Project-based procurement occurs when there is a specific project activity and goal. This may be a project that repeats at regular intervals or it may be a one-off project. The project could include volume purchases, small purchase volumes, standard items, specification of unique one-off items and tailoring of items based on individual projects.

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Three Ways to Compete As Trade War Progresses

Supply Chain Brain

With the right tools in place, price-change decision making can take place in minutes — not months.

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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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Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up: 02/21/20 – 02/27/20

All Things Supply Chain

Coronavirus to disrupt electronics supply chain The electronics industry could face severe delays and disruptions due to the coronavirus outbreak.

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RiseNow

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[link]. RiseNow is a supply chain management consulting firm with a platform-agnostic approach, serving healthcare and the Global 2000. Together, we bring you a 360-degree view of your challenges and solutions, and offer services that ensure your projects are completed on time, on budget, and to your standard of success. The post RiseNow appeared first on Ivalua.

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Corporate Sustainability: Why Procurement Should Pave the Way

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Talk of corporate sustainability and responsibility is higher than ever. According to a recent New York Times article , 181 CEOs jointly released a statement on “the purpose of a corporation.” In it, they redefined the role of business away from simply supporting shareholders, instead stating that a company has an obligation to “protect the environment,” and “deal fairly and ethically with suppliers. ” This shift is just one indication that businesses are increasing emphasis on corporate sust

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Hybrid Demand Sensing: Readying Supply Chains for Uncertain Times

Supply Chain Brain

Today’s supply chains are challenged by product-line proliferation, shrinking product lifecycles, increased complexity and massive amounts of data.

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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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Making a Case for ProcurePort

ProcurePort

We are in a very different and exciting time in the procurement industry. Unlike year’s past, where there were limited avenues through which a practitioner and service provider could come together, in today’s social media world access to anything and everything is virtually unlimited. The bounty of information that is readily available at a single […].

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Washington 2020 – Vincent Laperriere

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Vincent Laperriere. Manager, Supplier Processes & Tools. SESSION: DATE – HOUR. Lorem ipsum. Vincent Laperriere joined Cogeco Communication as Manager, supplier, tools & processes in 2019. His role, as part of the Center of Excellence department is to support continuous improvement relative to strategic procurement. He is responsible for the Ivalua software and it’s integration, enterprise wide.

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LegalSifter

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LegalSifter makes contracts easier with AI and expertise. With Sifter Concierge Cleanup, on a periodic, regular or one-time basis, as part of an Ivalua implementation, we will clean and organize your document data. We use A.I., attorneys, and paralegals to deliver your information faster, more affordably and more accurately than you could on your own.

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Paris 2020 – EN – S?awomir Peter

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S?awomir Peter Solution Area Manager. S?awomir Peter is Solution Area Manager in the IKEA Supply Business Solution, responsible for the application landscape in the area of purchasing and supplier development. S?awomir has long and comprehensive experience in the purchasing / logistics business. Seven years ago, he joined the organization of business solutions with the task of building and managing the organization responsible for conducting business and developing IT tools.

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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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Paris 2020 – EN – Nichlas Jespersen

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Nichlas Jespersen Project Manager. Nichlas Jespersen is Multi Project Manager at Inter IKEA being responsible for all ongoing and upcoming initiatives within the S2P domain, having an overall roadmap & portfolio responsibility. Nichlas has a long and exhaustive experience from multiple senior management positions within the IKEA group but also from the FMCG industry and the Insurance business.

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Paris 2020 – EN – Erik Walle

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Erik Walle Project Manager. Erik Walle is Project Manager for Inter IKEA’s first, and to date’s biggest, Ivalua related initiative covering the entire S2C processes on IKEA’s direct material side. Erik has an exhaustive background in project management and process improvements within the procurement area, spanning multiple industries such as Telecom, FMCG and Electronics Manufacturing.

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BME eLösungstage – 24-25 März 2020 – Düsseldorf

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The post BME eLösungstage – 24-25 März 2020 – Düsseldorf appeared first on Ivalua.

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Jian Xu – DC

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REGISTER NOW. Jian Xu, Ph.D.,CSCP. Procurement Director. REGISTER NOW. SESSION: DATE – HOUR. Lorem ipsum. Jian works as a Director of Procurement at Fannie Mae. She leads a team that is tasked with identifying, designing, and implementing best practices and innovative solutions in support of corporate procurement’s delivery of business objectives and performance excellence.

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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.