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Just how environmentally friendly are electric cars?

All Things Supply Chain

The electric car is regarded as revolutionary in the automotive industry (although the concept has existed for a very long time) – pollutant-free cars at increasingly affordable prices.

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Four Solutions to Achieving a More Transparent Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

Global supply chains are becoming increasingly complex, as businesses juggle multinational suppliers and service providers, constantly shifting regulations, and more informed consumers demanding increased responsiveness and sustainability.

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Four Ways a TMS Solution Leverages Predictive Analytics

Supply Chain Collaborator

TMS users in transportation logistics organizations are sitting atop a gold mine of actionable data captured by their TMS solutions. The shrewd operators are leveraging these data to support predictive analyses with the goal of achieving more accurate planning and execution of logistics as product moves through their supply chain. Here are four ways smart TMS users can harness the power of their data for predictive analytics.

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The Godfather: Procurement Lessons Inspired by the Mafia

Ms. Category Management

July 19th, 2019. The Godfather. The Mafia. We can all learn something from their successful business management. So here's a guide to handling work like a mob boss.

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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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Supply Chain weekly wrap-up: 7/19/2019 – 7/25/2019

All Things Supply Chain

Lyft makes data public to support the development of self-driving vehicles “Autonomous vehicles are expected to dramatically redefine the future of transportation”, but right now a future where autonomous vehicles…

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Companies Beware: IoT Devices Are a Doorway to Cyberattacks

Supply Chain Brain

The internet of things offers businesses an unprecedented level of visibility and control over their supply chains. But it also opens the door to potentially crippling cyberattacks.

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Women in Procurement: Are We Winning the Battle, only to Seemingly Lose the War?

Ms. Category Management

Women in Procurement. It's akin to completing an Ironman. Read more to find out why we may have won some battles, but maybe losing the war.

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Zooming in on Data Integration in Procurement

Jaggaer

Procurement is central to the profitability of organizations in all industry sectors. Given the value that procurement delivers, you would think that the function is ripe for digital transformation. But the reality is rather different. Why is this? Our 2019 Digital Procurement Survey, Di gital Transformation in Procurement: How Close Are We? provides some answers.

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Three Ways Low-Code Process Automation Can Improve Supply Chain Management

Supply Chain Brain

Digital process automation can create a platform for smarter supply chain management.

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Claritum receives funding to explore the business model for an AI driven Enterprise Marketplace

Claritum

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. Bath, UK (July 22, 2019) – Claritum receives funding to explore the business model for an AI driven Enterprise Marketplace. The funding will be used for a strategic study focused on using partnerships and innovative funding models to drive the rapid adoption of the Marketplace by buyers and suppliers. “SETsquared see this funding providing the research focus that is needed to support the business model for Claritum. ,” said Simon Bond, Innovation Director at

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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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5 Clever Books to Sharpen Your Strategic Sourcing Skills

Ms. Category Management

Boost your strategic know-how with these 10 books. Just don't fall asleep before you finish them!

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Supplier Management and Sourcing in the Fashion Industry – Under the Spotlight

Jaggaer

More than virtually any other sector, sourcing and supplier management in the fashion industry have been exposed to intense scrutiny in recent years, while the functions have become of increasingly strategic importance to business success. Digital transformation is delivering benefits to many of the world’s leading fashion companies, especially in Italy, where roughly half of the leading fashion concerns have implemented JAGGAER solutions.

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Digital Network Platforms: The Five-Stage Maturity Model

Supply Chain Brain

Breaking down the stages of the maturity model for achieving digital transformation of the supply chain.

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Buying Better – Cautiously and slowly, State Procurement offices are taking up modern purchasing processes

ivalua

The post Buying Better – Cautiously and slowly, State Procurement offices are taking up modern purchasing processes appeared first on Ivalua.

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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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July 2019 Automation Hero: Stefan Marklund Häger of AMAB Hydraul

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Automation Hero: Stefan Marklund Häger. Title: IT Manager. Company: AMAB Hydraul. Congratulations on the award, Stefan! Could you please tell me a little about AMAB Hydraul and the work you do? I started as IT Manager at AMAB Hydraul in 2015. It’s a family-owned company, and we’ve experienced rapid growth in the 4 years I’ve been there. AMAB Hydraul is based in Sweden and distribute hydraulic components.

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6 Supply Chain Issues That Hurt Your Bottom Line!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Is Your Supply Chain A Cost Centre or a Value Creator? Article written for Supply Chain Game Changer by, and permission to publish here provided by, Christina Morrison at [link]. An efficient and reliable supply chain has always been key to success in many different sectors. However, with ever-increasing competition for warehouse and truck space, as well as an ongoing labor shortage , today’s supply chain environment is tight

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A Modern Approach to Training for a Modern Workforce

Supply Chain Brain

Safety and efficiency: It’s a constant balancing act for manufacturers and the supply chain.

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Maryland Department of General Services Announces eMaryland Marketplace Advantage Goes Live

ivalua

Maryland Department of General Services Office of State Procurement launches new e-procurement system. BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Department of General Services today announced the Office of State Procurement launched the state’s new e-procurement system eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA). This initiative is a direct result of Governor Larry Hogan’s 2016 Commission to Modernize State Procurement, led by Lt.

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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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7 Ways to Boost Warehouse Productivity

EazyStock

This is a guest post contributed by Cory Levins at Air Sea Containers. Cory serves as the Director of Business Development for Air Sea Containers. He oversees the development and implementation of ASC’s internal and external marketing program, driving revenue and profits from the Miami FL headquarters. Just because a sale is on the books doesn’t mean the story is over.

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What is Geofencing? And How Does it Work?

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. You are Connected Everywhere! Why aren’t you Connecting your Supply Chain? Article, and permission to publish here, provided by Olivia Andres at Radar. Geofencing is a buzzy mobile app capability that’s been around for at least a decade; however, developers are only now seeing the full potential of geofencing for building a great user-first experience.

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Four Ways to Pass a Roadside Inspection

Supply Chain Brain

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The Supply Chain Detective™ and the Distribution Center Disaster!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Supply Chain Detective™: The Case of the Unpaid Invoices! It was early September and I was sitting in my office preparing for a meeting. I was in the Retail Industry which meant that in Supply Chain this was the beginning of the frantic Holiday season. Products were arriving at our Distribution Centres from all over the world at an unprecedented rate so that we could in turn send them out to the Retail stores over the nex

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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,