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Can B2B e-commerce solve supply chain issues?

Cathy Roberson

According to IHS Markit, March US purchasing manager’s index (PMI) was the second strongest since data collection began in May 2007. Grainger was an early adopter of B2B e-commerce dating back to 1995 with the launch of its first electronic catalog. In 2019, it re-acquired HD Supply, a company it sold in 2007.

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A Fireside Chat with John Sculley, Apple’s former CEO

NC State SCRC

.” A question came from the audience: “Fundamentally – procurement is measured on cost savings as the primary metric. Other metrics are whether you agree off of purchasing agreements in the company, and some customer satisfaction metrics – and are internal stakeholders satisfied.

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Building Outside-In Processes

Supply Chain Shaman

Segment customers and suppliers against the business strategy and digitize–electronic definition of the relationships and record exchange–based on the segmentation activity. Tease out the future of your supply chain by examining how the electrons and molecules are shifting. Map the data and the processes outside-in.

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GeSI partners with EcoVadis to drive sustainability in ICT industry supply chains

EcoVadis

GeSI recognized that sustainability in the ICT industry supply Chain has become a strategic issue for its members in Europe, in the Americas and Asia, and therefore, decided to launch a new initiative in this area, the Electronic Tool for Accountable Supply Chains (E-TASC).

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What’s Really at Stake in the Foxconn-Sharp Takeover Bid?

Elementum

On Thursday, February 25, board members of Japanese electronics maker Sharp voted and agreed to a buyout by Taiwan’s Foxconn Technology Group. takeover of Nikko Cordial in 2007 and General Electric’s purchase of Japan Leasing in 1999 for US $6.9B. How will the move affect manufacturing for Foxconn? Foxconn as Apple’s Supplier.

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The Ultimate List of Top Logistics Startups – Blog

Freightos

Enough to go through every single article published in the top tech blogs – Techcrunch, Verge, Mashable and Recode – since 2007 to count how often articles about logistics startups, freight or cargo were published. Secure package pick-up at on-site (apartment complexes, business parks, student dorms, etc) electronic lockers.