The Amazing Supply Chain of Toilet Roll
All Things Supply Chain
OCTOBER 7, 2019
With 7% of Americans admitting to stealing it from hotels, comedian Johnny Carson causing a shortage of it in 1973 after he joked about the possibility of one and 49%…
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AI and All That – Ivalua Now Looks to the Future
ivalua
APRIL 12, 2019
The afternoon of the first day at the Ivalua Now event in Paris had a strong AI (artificial intelligence) flavour. (Now there’s an interesting question – if AI had a flavour, what exactly would it be? Fresh mint, maybe? Or aluminium, perhaps?) Anyway, there were also a couple of very good customer cases studies, but we’ll save those for a future discussion and focus on AI here.
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Dip a Toe in TMS – Engage UltraShipTMS for “Expedite Only” Pilot
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.
Three common weaknesses in supply chain
Supply Chain Trend
APRIL 24, 2019
In a recent Forbes article , three common supply chain weaknesses are highlighted: Being reactive rather than pro-active. Lack of visibility. Lack of accountability. The behavioural weaknesses – lack of pro-activity and accountability should be no surprise to me or the readers of my blog. As t he S&OP mindset study I conducted with Supply Chain Movement in 2017/2018 show similar results.
How To Align Product Management And Supply Chain Operations For Successful Product Launches
Speaker: Shalini Dinesh
Effective cross-functional collaboration and communication heavily influence product launch success. Research shows that as many as 70% of product launches fail due to inadequate coordination among stakeholders, including supply chain, product management, legal, marketing, and change control teams (Gartner, 2022). The 2023 Supply Chain Insights Report highlights that 60% of supply chain disruptions are caused by poor communication and misalignment among cross-functional teams.
Can the ‘Smart’ Factory Revive U.S. Manufacturing Productivity?
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 2, 2019
A recent study touts the “smart” factory as a magic bullet that can solve any number of manufacturers’ problems, from low productivity growth to uncompetitive operations.
Why is Supply Chain Such a Great Career Path?
Supply Chain Game Changer
JUNE 11, 2019
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What is Supply Chain Management (SCM)? (Video). When I started my career the term “Supply Chain” had just been coined. As such it was many years before I actually heard of the term “Supply Chain Management” Regardless I pursued my interests and took on an increasingly diverse set of progressive jobs as time went on.
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Why The Time Is Now for Sustainable Procurement
Jaggaer
APRIL 22, 2019
Earth Day (April 22nd) is a celebration of commitment to creating a safer, healthier and cleaner world, making it a natural time to reflect on the power and value of sustainable procurement programs. Over the past several years, f ew topics have been as critical for global corporations as sustainability – investors, consumers, executive teams and other organizational stakeholders have realized that corporate responsibility doesn’t just build a better world, but also drives financial value.
2020 Supply Chain Management Trends
EazyStock
DECEMBER 17, 2019
Intro to 2020 Supply Chain Management Trends. The new year is upon us, and with the end of 2019 we reach the end of the decade – and the beginning of 2020. Throughout the last decade, the main trends were digitization and globalization. Supply chains have lengthened and extended across borders, bringing a whole new host of opportunities and challenges. 2020 supply chain management trends will further these shifts.
How to become an Agile Organization through Digital Transformation?
Solvoyo
FEBRUARY 27, 2019
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4 Ways To Improve Procurement For Increased Customer Satisfaction
Slimstock
MARCH 26, 2019
Andrew Thomas, founder of Skybell Video Doorbell, reports that it takes roughly 40 positive customer experiences to undo the damage of a single negative review. With stats like that, it’s easy to see why customer satisfaction influences customer loyalty, retention, and even your ability to attract new customers. If one element of a business’ product or service dissatisfies a customer, the rest of the business can suffer, majorly impacting your bottom line.
How Hellenic Bank Transformed Its Indirect Procurement Operations With GEP Software
Advertiser: GEP
Financial institutions must navigate a complex web of policies, procedures and regulations to ensure compliance and manage risk. When Hellenic Bank, a leading retail lender in Cyprus, set out to transform its procurement operations, it needed more than just software deployment. It required a partner that would help embed its intricate buying processes — with all its validations, risk assessments and tiered approvals — into a unified system.
Top 6 Supply Chain Trends for 2019
All Things Supply Chain
JANUARY 6, 2019
The year 2019 has only just begun, so now would be a suitable time to look into the question of which supply chain trends lie ahead for the coming year.
How Procurement can help to drive Supplier-led innovation
ivalua
DECEMBER 5, 2019
Alex Saric, Chief Marketing Officer, Ivalua. In today’s competitive business landscape, consumers demand a continuous cycle of new products and services, and the gap between each launch is shrinking. This means companies are under more pressure than ever to innovate at pace. A business’s ability to develop and launch new products that meet customer expectations quickly and profitably is critical to overall success.
TMS Delivers on NASSTRAC’s Five Common Sense Suggestions for Shippers
Supply Chain Collaborator
AUGUST 14, 2019
A recent NASSTRAC report revealed five common-sense suggestions for shippers navigating today’s disruptive operating environment. Unsurprisingly, these suggestions aligned perfectly with the technology solutions already in production from top TMS software solutions. Read on for the details on NASSTRAC’s five recommendations and how top TMS delivers success for those shippers who’ve embraced it. .
The Supply Chain is Your Oyster
All Things Supply Chain
JULY 30, 2019
If someone had asked me just over a year ago which industries I would consider working in, the supply chain industry wouldn’t have even made it to the bottom of…
The Evolution of Control Towers to Command Centers
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Are fragmented control towers hindering your supply chain’s growth and response time? Attempting to manage disruptions through various departmental control towers with basic analytic overlays hinders agility and, ultimately, your resiliency. Today’s volatile landscape requires inherent visibility across your entire value chain and the ability to orchestrate course corrections within a unified platform.
Learning by Doing – What Netflix can teach us about AI-driven inventory management
All Things Supply Chain
NOVEMBER 4, 2019
Some years ago, a small company called Netflix had a very good idea. Back when they started their business in 1997, it was a DVD rental company.
The Aftermath of a Capsized Cargo Ship
All Things Supply Chain
SEPTEMBER 16, 2019
On September 8th, the cargo ship Golden Ray capsized off the coast of the state of Georgia. At the time, the ship was carrying 24 people and 4,000 vehicles.
Procurement 2020… Will anything change?
All Things Supply Chain
NOVEMBER 18, 2019
It seems as though procurement has been anticipating the arrival of 2020 since the minute the ‘Y2K’ buzz wore off.
Here’s How You Can Optimize Your Multichannel Supply Chains
All Things Supply Chain
NOVEMBER 11, 2019
Multichannel supply chains provide many options for customers of all types, whether at a retail location, over the phone or online.
The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing
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. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene
The Potential and Risks of Cryptocurrency in Procurement
All Things Supply Chain
OCTOBER 28, 2019
“Change of this magnitude is hard. You know you’re on to something when so much pressure builds up.” – David Marcus, Co-creator of Libra on Twitter.
How d’ya like your eggs in the morning? – Why 3D printing may soon be on the menu (of companies)
All Things Supply Chain
NOVEMBER 25, 2019
“How d’ya like your eggs in the morning?” is a classic song from the 1951 film, “Rich, Young and Pretty”.
Believe It Or Not, Procurement Impacts Every Single Person
ivalua
JUNE 11, 2019
Vishal Patel, VP Product Marketing, Ivalua. You’re probably wondering what i’m going on about here. It’s pretty simple, actually. If you live in a city, state or country, which everybody does, your life and the lives of your family and friends is impacted directly by Procurement. No, I’m not referring to the Procurement department of your company (although, if Ivalua has anything to do about it, there are lots of interesting things happening there too).
Seeking Evidence of Procurement’s Impact and Momentum
ivalua
AUGUST 14, 2019
Much has been made in 2019 about the gap between the findings of procurement self-assessments and where each organization stands when they are evaluated against their peers using objective measures. Just as procurement’s impact on the organization is quantitatively captured using metrics such as savings and spend under management, the maturity and digital readiness of the function can be objectively tracked and benchmarked (check out Forresters Digital Procurement Maturity Assessment ).
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
Ivalua Continues Global Expansion with New Office in Sydney, Australia
ivalua
MAY 14, 2019
Eric Wimphen Joins Ivalua as Head of Australia and New Zealand. REDWOOD CITY, California , May 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Ivalua, a leading provider of global Spend Management Cloud solutions, today announced that it has opened an office in Sydney, Australia to support its rapid growth and increased presence in the Asia Pacific region.
The Science and the Art of Procurement
ivalua
MARCH 28, 2019
As we move towards a new decade is the emphasis in the procurement world changing – are we going to see a new age, where the Art of Procurement comes to the fore? Much of our focus in the last twenty years or so within the procurement profession and within our specific procurement functions has been on what we might call the “Science of Procurement”.
Just how environmentally friendly are electric cars?
All Things Supply Chain
JULY 24, 2019
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.
A Giant Climate Leap for a Global Giant: Amazon
All Things Supply Chain
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
Whenever I speak to any audience about who push the buttons of big multinationals to act on climate change, I tend to name as the top three: customers, governments and…
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.
Inefficient Procurement processes are costing UK businesses almost £2m per year, reveals research
ivalua
AUGUST 29, 2019
Two-thirds of businesses still reliant on manual and paper-based processes . 29 th August 2019, London – Research from Ivalua , a leading provider of global spend management cloud solutions , has shown that Procurement, supply chain and finance professionals are spending almost a third (31%) of their time dealing with inefficient paper-based or manual Procurement processes, which is costing UK businesses on average £1.94m annually* and limiting Procurement teams’ ability to deliver more strategi
5 Tips for Determining Your Packaging Design and Materials
All Things Supply Chain
OCTOBER 14, 2019
Package design or initial presentation of your goods and products can, believe it or not, make or break your business.
Green Logistics – How To Make Your Transports (Environmentally) Efficient
All Things Supply Chain
OCTOBER 21, 2019
It is a well-known fact that environmental protection starts on an individual level.
Management by Exception in Logistics – No Rule Without Exception
All Things Supply Chain
AUGUST 25, 2019
With the management technique “Management by Exception,” managers leave the handling of routine cases to the employees in charge.
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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