ivalua

JANUARY 31, 2022

Last week, Ivalua partnered with Ardent Partners to discuss Procurement 2022: Big Trends and Predictions. . Procurement 2022: Big Trends and Predictions. #1. Enterprises will continue to undergo the financial burden of revenue disruptions, consumer , and uncontrolled supply chain variables. . View Webinar Replay.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

In today’s fast-paced business landscape, having an efficient supply chain department is more important than ever. A streamlined supply chain can make a significant impact on the overall success of a business, improving operational efficiency, increasing customer satisfaction, and driving revenue growth.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Supply chain professionals know how complex today’s supply chains can be. 2] All that complexity demonstrates just how competent supply chain professionals are in making everything work. .”[1] Many of them are placing their hope in blockchain (aka distributed ledger) technology.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 10, 2022

In February, Klaus Niebur, the director of global supply chain risk management at Autoliv, and Jan Thiessen, the managing director at targetP!, spoke on best practices on supply chain risk management at ARC Advisory Group’s Digital Transformation in Industry conference. in turn, is a boutique procurement consultancy.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Cooper University Health Care Relies Upon Real-time Alerts to Improve Operations Cooper University Health Care, like most companies, struggled with their supply chain during COVID. The company bought a risk solution that provides real-time alerts to potential supply disruptions. We knew exactly what we couldn’t get.”

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 3, 2022

The toilet paper shortage was one of the COVID era events that taught people what the term “supply chain management” meant. The changes to the profession of supply chain management are dramatic. Firstly, the term “supply chain management” was not in general use before COVID. This worked.

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Procurement Academy

OCTOBER 19, 2023

A generic approach to training is not the solution to the increasing range of challenges facing procurement teams. This means that skills enhancement across wider roles is required for procurement professionals, with a focus on role-specific learning.

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EC Sourcing Group

JULY 13, 2021

How to Optimize Your Procurement Sourcing Systems. Finding the right tools and measures to optimize your procurement sourcing systems is a must. While optimization does rely heavily on procurement sourcing software , there are other ways to optimize the procurement management process.

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EC Sourcing Group

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

The importance of using supply chain management software is notable because of the importance of the supply chain itself. Read on to learn more about types of supply chain management software and how to pick the best type for your company’s needs. . Thus, you’ll see a lot of: eSourcing tools.

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Precoro

AUGUST 14, 2023

More and more companies are acknowledging the importance of centralizing and optimizing their procurement operations. One of the ways to accomplish this is to establish a procurement team to streamline ordering by centralizing purchases and improving supplier relations. What are the duties of a procurement manager?

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 22, 2023

I’ve said it before (right here in Logistics Viewpoints), but it’s worth repeating: the digital transformation of our complex global supply chains is an ongoing journey. That’s when you can course correct in any number of ways that make your business more efficient and your customers happier. Lesson learned.

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ivalua

AUGUST 17, 2021

What does Procurement mean? An organization’s Procurement function is responsible for managing spend, in other words the buying goods and services that are used to make the products sold to customers as well as the purchasing of products and services used to run the organization on a day to day basis. What is Direct Procurement?

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 7, 2022

My recent conversations with the supply chain practitioners are dominated by supply chain risk — specifically geopolitical risks in light of the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. Let us dive deeper into how supply chains are getting disrupted. Europe relies on Russia for around 35% of its natural gas.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 15, 2020

My last post on the Supply Chain Shaman blog was forty-five days ago. My first focus was on China sourcing. Then it was the redefinition of the supply chain for the global shutdowns Sick with the virus; I spent my energies writing and moderating podcasts. Let’s learn and apply it to supply chain management.

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SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

In the dynamic landscape of supply chain management, precise terminology is paramount. Whether you’re a seasoned procurement professional or just stepping into the world of sourcing and acquisitions, understanding the nuances of procurement synonyms can make all the difference.

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EC Sourcing Group

DECEMBER 28, 2020

There are many steps in the supply chain and sourcing and procurement that are tedious, but they must be completed to run the business smartly and efficiently. However, RFP software can assist in streamlining the process. But, you must also select the best RFP automation software for your needs.

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Procurement Academy

AUGUST 17, 2021

For those of us working in the field of supply chain and procurement education, it’s an open secret. But the same is most emphatically not true of supply chain and procurement. Partly—but only partly—those changes have come about through technology. Automation?enhanced Skills not technology.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

YouTube is a fantastic platform offering a unique feel to social media exploration and learning the latest trends in Supply Chain from professionals. Supply Chain YouTube channels are one to look out for as they share many business-related ideas. . Top 10 Supply Chain YouTube Channels. Subscribers.

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ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

The introduction of E-Procurement: Price and availability are not the only factors to be considered in a purchasing decision, especially now that a strong supply chain has become an unmissable element for every company in today’s business climate (Namulo, 2017).

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

If you have ever read an article about Procurement best practices, you know that a very small minority of teams are categorized as leaders and an equally small minority are considered laggards. So what does “good” strategic sourcing look like? Good” strategic sourcing…. Doug Keeley, Product Marketing Manager, Ivalua.

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EC Sourcing Group

DECEMBER 8, 2020

There are many steps in the supply chain and sourcing and procurement that are tedious, but they must be completed to run the business smartly and efficiently. However, RFP software can assist in streamlining the process. . But, you must also select the best RFP automation software for your needs.

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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? The huge growth in the use of technology has been the most visible part of that developing picture.

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EC Sourcing Group

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Before the Internet was a vital tool in business, the supply chain was a much different place than today. Read on to learn about the importance of quality in supply chain management, how IT helps to achieve that quality, and more details about the supply chain. Cost reduction.

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ivalua

JUNE 29, 2020

We believe that a key pillar of this transformation is the supply chain. Now, of course the systems of healthcare differ but overall the level and growth is certainly a concern. With such growth comes supply chain complexity. Most other developed countries are around 40-50% less than this. Share on Twitter.

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 10, 2019

It’s been an interesting decade for supply chain: just when you think things can’t get any crazier, a new extreme weather event, political drama or tech start-up pops up, disrupting entire industries. A major theme at the recent Gartner Supply Chain Planning Summit was that corporate winners accelerate through economic turns.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

In this blog, explore vital tips paving the way for a prosperous career in supply chain management. Whether you’re a recent graduate or contemplating a career change, uncover key insights for establishing the groundwork of a thriving career in the dynamic world of supply chain. Lucky for you.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 18, 2017

What makes or breaks a new technology in manufacturing? The answer lies in how employees respond to the technology, how it benefits overall production value and if it can be leveraged directly to protect the business and consumers simultaneously. Advanced Robotics and Automation Have Boosted Production and Distribution.

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ivalua

JANUARY 29, 2020

This imperative to move quickly has become more critical in part because of technology. Competitors or new market entrants can use it to attack you these days – you don’t need a chain of retail shops on the high street, just a good idea, a great website and an outsourced logistics operation.

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ivalua

MARCH 5, 2020

Last week, round 40 Procurement leaders got together in the very pleasant surroundings of the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London to talk about collaboration, and to celebrate Ivalua’s increased presence in the UK. I was challenged in the questions about whether we can really move away from “savings” as perhaps the main objective for Procurement.

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HICX Solutions

OCTOBER 20, 2020

In the final interview in our series on ‘ Solving the Procurement Data Dilemma ,’ Gren Manuel speaks to Nic Walden. Nic leads the procurement executive advisory programme in the UK for consultancy The Hackett Group. Technology to drive Procurement as a strategic function.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 20, 2022

VF Corporation is Building a Highly Automated DC on the West Coast. Anytime you have a chance to talk to an executive vice president in charge of the global supply chain of a nearly $12 billion corporation, you know you will learn some things. Cameron Bailey, EVP of Global Supply Chain at VF Corporation, did not disappoint.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Supply Chain Disruption. In a series of blog articles, the Product/Solution Marketing team explores innovative solutions to guard against supply chain disruptions. Unfortunately, what we’re seeing in China may be only the beginning of a new era of supply chain disruption driven by climate change. In the U.S.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 11, 2024

We’ve also explored how a “microservice” approach to achieving end-to-end retail integration can gradually augment and level up, rather than replace, supply chain architecture, mitigating countless challenges. The one common thread here has, of course, been automation. And not just any kind. Here’s why.

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QAD

AUGUST 17, 2023

If you haven’t yet listened to or read about them, take a look at our wrap-up blogs covering past episodes of the Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast. Our Delivering on the Promise of Delivery white paper that discusses our vision, “The 24 Essential Supply Chain Processes,” is just as good poolside as it is at your desk!

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EC Sourcing Group

MARCH 29, 2022

7 Essential eSourcing Tools for 2022. eSourcing is such an essential part of procurement. When eSourcing is optimized, it can positively affect procurement and the overall supply chain. If you’re shopping for eSourcing software, there are some must-have features, particularly for 2022. So, what is eSource?

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 25, 2024

The supply chain industry is vital to the global economy with its complex network of activities, people, organizations, information, and resources. As businesses continue to globalize and markets become increasingly interconnected, the demand for skilled supply chain professionals is rising.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

” Here is an excerpt from the article: “…it isn’t by becoming more efficient that the supply chains of Wal-Mart, Dell, and Amazon have given those companies an edge over their competitors. According to my research, top-performing supply chains possess three very different qualities. The gap was large.

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