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How to Reduce Costs and Invest in Better Technology at the Same Time

AB&R

In fact, studies by Harvard Business Review and Bain & Company looked at the difference investing in innovation makes during periods of major financial challenges, such as the 2007-2009 Great Recession. One of the most significant factors in their success was their investment in technology, according to Bain & Company [2].

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Google Will Acquire a 3PL – And Other Supply Chain and Logistics Predictions for 2015

Talking Logistics

Brent crude oil prices Dec 2009 – Dec 2014 (Source MoneyAM.com). I limited myself to just six predictions, although I believe many of the predictions I made last year (and the year before that ) will continue to play out in 2015 and beyond, so I encourage you to revisit those predictions too (I listed them below for quick reference).

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PRO Point of View: Pascale de Felix, Global Sourcing Director – Methods, Tools & Responsible Sourcing at the Bel Group

EcoVadis

Launched in 2018 with Shui Mahieu, Sustain gave us an opportunity to embellish our gallery with portraits of responsible purchasing professionals. Global Sourcing Director – Methods, Tools & Responsible Sourcing (Bel Group). Pascale, how did you get into responsible purchasing? Pascale de Felix .

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Supply Chain Collaboration and Social Media - Infosys Blogs

Infosys Supply Chain Management

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. Social media can be a wonderful tool to bring about this change. Business Process Outsourcing. Customer Service. Distribution.

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What is the Hyperconnected Era & “The Internet Of Things” and What does it Have to Do with Manufacturing & Logistics?

GlobalTranz

This growing movement of such hyperconnectivity is known as the Hyperconnected Era or often referred to now as “The Internet of Things.” ” Ashton added that IoT had grown a lot since 2009, but he claimed it has still has much further to go. ” The hyperconnected world is today’s reality.

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Live Shopping Guide: Understanding the Risks and Rewards of Livestream Shopping

ShipBob

Fashion vlogger Samantha Maria began sharing her passion with her viewers on YouTube way back in 2009. They also give them all the tools they need to see how their products are performing and how engaged their audience is. Ship orders purchased via websites, marketplaces, social platforms, brick-and-mortar stores, and more.

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Ecommerce Venture Capital Trends: Which VCs & Seed Investors are Investing in Ecommerce?

ShipBob

It has been forecasted that by 2040, approximately 95% of all purchases will be facilitated by ecommerce. Founded in 2009, Forerunner Ventures specializes in investing in commerce-related businesses including Warby Parker, Away, Jet, Hims, Hers, Glossier, Bonobos, and others. Its latest fund (made in 2018) was $250 million.

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