How to Optimize Supply Chain Monitoring
All Things Supply Chain
MAY 4, 2020
The extent to which the supply chain succeeds or fails impacts all other aspects of a business.
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The Procurement Process As an Effective System
ProcurePort
MAY 7, 2020
The procurement process is a critical aspect that every delivery-based business should prioritize. For such a business to be up and running, they would need to acquire goods from various suppliers in a timely fashion. Working with the best suppliers and the best price available is essential for business growth and effectiveness. These are the […].
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How 2011 Prepared Us for Today
ivalua
MAY 7, 2020
The Japanese Earthquake of 2011 and resulting tsunami are not exactly top of mind these days. But the connections between that event and the current Covid-19 crisis are more prominent than most realize. . On Friday March 11, 2011, at about 2:45PM local time, the most powerful earthquake ever recorded in Japan struck. The epicenter was more than 40 miles off the Japanese mainland.
Nucleus Digital Supply Chain Hub Advances Contactless Supply Chain Efforts
Supply Chain Collaborator
MAY 6, 2020
An “earthquake in supply and demand” is how the Wall Street Journal’s Logistics Report characterizes the effects of COVID-19 on supply chain management. In an article published today, WSJ lays out the compelling case for accelerated investment into supply chain automation and digitization. Here’s a synopsis of their reporting and how digital-ready solutions like Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Yard Management Systems (YMS), Fleet Management solutions and others fit into this critical
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.
How Smart Automation Makes Supply Chains More Agile
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 7, 2020
With so many enterprise software solutions available today, it can be daunting to choose the best approach to agile supply-chain management. Here are some pointers on where to begin.
Cash Management Tips to Survive the Pandemic!
Supply Chain Game Changer
MAY 5, 2020
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Cash Is King! Creating a Culture Focused on Money Management. Cash is King! If you didn’t realize that before the pandemic, in either your personal lives or at your company, more people certainly understand this adage now. Cash is King ! Without cash you cannot run your household and you cannot keep your business open.
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Future-Proof the Supply Chain: Lessons Learned from COVID-19
SPLC (Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council)
MAY 6, 2020
Facebook blurb: In addition to the very human impact of this pandemic, global supply chains have suffered greatly. Companies around the world will need to adapt to survive. Read our blog to learn some ways companies can not only strengthen their current supply chains, but optimize them for increased resiliency and sustainability in the future. In addition to the very human impact of this pandemic, global supply chains have suffered greatly.
Mapping the Reverse-Logistics Supply Chain
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 6, 2020
Reverse logistics has become a prerequisite for businesses dealing with connected in-field assets that are managed by service-based contracts. But many have yet to master the complex process, which is directly linked to an organization’s profitability.
How to Be a Successful Importer! (Infographic)
Supply Chain Game Changer
MAY 7, 2020
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Common Mistakes in Importing and Exporting! (Infographic). Successful Importer article and permission to publish here provided by Victor at excelsior.ph. Selling products that came from abroad as an importer can be a pretty rewarding business, especially if there is a growing local market that can buy your goods.
Collaborate to Win – Unlocking Supply Chain Innovation & Value
ivalua
MAY 4, 2020
The post Collaborate to Win – Unlocking Supply Chain Innovation & Value appeared first on Ivalua.
GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report
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?
The Role of the CFO: What You Might’ve Missed
Jaggaer
MAY 5, 2020
On Thursday, JAGGAER’s SVP of Strategic Operations Kristian O’Meara sat down with our COO/CFO Vic Chynoweth and Discover Global Network ’s Head of Finance Bill Franklin to discuss how CFOs can be most effective in responding to the global COVID-19 crisis. The conversation ranged from communicating priorities to maintaining cash and collaborating with the procurement function and provided insights for finance and procurement professionals alike.
Bringing the Battery Supply Chain Back Home
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 4, 2020
Modern technology provides us with a dazzling array of devices, machines and vehicles designed to create more efficient supply chains, promote a cleaner environment and generally enrich our lives. But none of it runs without batteries.
How Delivery Drones Work! (Infographic)
Supply Chain Game Changer
MAY 6, 2020
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Delivery Drones are Taking Off! (Infographic). Delivery drones article and permission to publish here provided by Karlyn McKell. We’ve been hearing a lot about contactless delivery and how this transportation method can be helpful during national emergencies such as the unraveling COVID-19 pandemic.
Steps Governments Can Take to Bring Resiliency to Their Supply Chain
ivalua
MAY 8, 2020
The post Steps Governments Can Take to Bring Resiliency to Their Supply Chain appeared first on Ivalua.
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
Fast Track Program to Transform the Healthcare Supply Chain
The Network Effect
MAY 4, 2020
The post Fast Track Program to Transform the Healthcare Supply Chain appeared first on The Network Effect.
The Pandemic Is Speeding a Shift to 3-D Printing
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 4, 2020
Around the world, 3-D printers are humming to keep hospitals supplied.
Using Tech in Group Purchasing Orgs – Anthony Clervi from Una
The Procuretech Podcast
MAY 6, 2020
Anthony is the CEO of Una, a US-based group purchasing organisation from Kansas City. He joins me on this episode of the podcast to explain how digital procurement initiatives don't necessarily need to be complex. It's all about leveraging technology + expertise to hit the sweet spot of saving client organisations both time and money when it comes to managing tail spend with vendors where the buyer would otherwise not have a great deal of buying power.
Steps Governments Can Take to Bring Resiliency to Their Supply Chain
ivalua
MAY 8, 2020
The post Steps Governments Can Take to Bring Resiliency to Their Supply Chain appeared first on Ivalua.
Supply Chain Orchestration: A New Era in Supply Chain Management
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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.
Does Your Business Benefit From Heavy-Haul Trucking?
Supply Chain Game Changer
MAY 4, 2020
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Truck Drivers – Unsung Heroes of the Supply Chain! (Infographic). Heavy-Haul trucking article and permission to publish here provided by Saaed Darwish. Trucking might just be the one key thing that turned western societies into industrial powerhouses. The ability for one business to create goods in one area, and then have someone else in another area receive those goods without having to go pick them up, really revoluti
Poor Change Management Is the Enemy of Blockchain Adoption
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 8, 2020
Much like the arrival of the internet, blockchain is poised to re-imagine business as we know it. Here’s how to embrace it.
Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up from: 05/01/20 – 05/07/20
All Things Supply Chain
MAY 8, 2020
Trump administration pushing to rip global supply chains from China According to officials familiar with U.S.
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,
Why You Need Standards to Assess Supplier Compliance
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 5, 2020
Investors are increasingly pushing companies toward ethical and responsible behavior.
Zara – The Benefits of Agile Procurement / Supply Chain
ivalua
MAY 6, 2020
How an agile Supply Chain drives a sustainable competitive advantage. As companies reassess their supply chains in light of the Covid-19 pandemic as well as growing pressure to improve sustainability, some lessons can be learned by taking a look back. On September 7th 2016, a relatively unknown person became the richest man on the planet during two days before Bill Gates reclaimed his title (recently overtaken by Jeff Bezos).
Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability
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.
How to ride the Source to Pay Wave? 4 Lessons you can learn from Forrester
ivalua
MAY 6, 2020
Alex Saric, CMO, Ivalua. Last year 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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