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The Power of Purchase Order Collaboration: A Game-Changer in Managing Direct Spend

Logistics Viewpoints

It is crucial for organizations to understand the importance of Purchase Order collaboration to effectively manage their direct spend, optimize operations, and mitigate risks. Configure to Order: This strategy involves customizing standard products based on customer specifications.

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Ivalua Announces International Convenience Retailer Implements its Source-to-Pay Procurement Solutions

ivalua

Redwood City, CA January 18, 2021 – Ivalua, a leading provider of global Spend Management Cloud solutions , and Optis Consulting , a trusted implementation partner, today announced that Parkland Corporation has deployed Ivalua’s Source-to-Pay suite. Ivalua is a leading provider of cloud-based Spend Management solutions. About Ivalua .

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What to Expect When You’re Expecting Supply Chain Disruptions

QAD

Despite significant advances in technological solutions, many companies still run their global supply chain via spreadsheets and email. In the United States for example, many companies have been considering – and some already taken – strategies like near-shoring and reshoring. What supporting technology is needed?

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Life Sciences and the Journey to Supply Chain Resilience: A Q&A with Craig Fix

Resilinc

Do you currently work primarily with Life Sciences clients at Resilinc? I have nearly 30 years of experience as a global procurement and supply chain leader in High-Tech and Life Sciences. Before, these companies did not have robust analytical solutions for creating visibility and managing suppliers.

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My Take: E2open Buys Terra Technology

Supply Chain Shaman

As an analyst in the supply chain market for 15 years, I have written many articles on best-of-breed technology companies purchased by a larger company. The initial software product release name was Real-Time Forecasting. In 2011 Oracle tried to introduce a competitive product and failed. History of Terra Technology.

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How to Change Your Inventory Management Strategy in the Omnichannel Era

Elementum

e-commerce market has nearly doubled in size since 2011, and is forecast to grow to $737B by 2022. It’s clear that in the changing market landscape, where customers expect immediate and accurate fulfillment of purchases, companies need to look at their inventory management strategies with a fresh eye. The Challenge.

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The Bullwhip Effect and How to Prevent It

SupplyPike

With the help of inventory software, companies can control and understand how buying habits change across a period of time. Such software also provides for real-time updates on the buying choices of consumers that depend on the recent developments and trends. It is advantageous to have this kind of marketing strategy.