Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

CombineNet and Transplace Extend Partnership in Delivering Advanced Transportation Procurement Solution to North America. Tweet The post This Week in Logistics News (February 18-22, 2013) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. FedEx Helps Small Businesses Streamline Shipping with fedex.com Integration Manager.

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Supply Chain Movement

AUGUST 14, 2013

Date: 12-14 november 2013. Key Topics to be Discussed at the 2013 CSCO Forum. Here is a selection of supply chain executives that will be sharing their insight in 2013: Dino Rocos, Operations Director & Management Board Member, John Lewis. Robert Bloodworth, VP Supply Chain & Procurement, Saltigo. URL: [link].

3PL 79

3PL Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Optimal Sourcing 79

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Purchases include ICON-SCM in 2013; SERUS Corporation in 2014; Orchestro and Terra Technology in 2016; Steelwedge and Zyme in 2017; Inttra, Cloud Logistics, Entomo and Birch Worldwide in 2018; and Amber Road in 2019. Coupa is well funded and performed well in the indirect procurement software market. Let me explain.

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Jaggaer

MARCH 20, 2025

Uncertainty around federal and state policy changes poses a significant challenge for procurement leaders across all types of higher education institutions. Since 2013, higher education R&D has grown at an average compound annual rate of 5.0% These could be amended, scrapped or introduced by current and future administrations.

Education 52

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Talking Logistics

MAY 15, 2013

Last week at the Ariba LIVE 2013 conference, I led a discussion session titled “At the Intersection of Social and Business Networks” with about fifty senior executives in supply chain and procurement. Tweet The post Ariba: At the Intersection of Social and Business Networks appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 18, 2017

Let’s take another look at how procurement, computing power, industry 4.0, cyber security, advanced robotics and automation became top priorities for research, development, and implementation throughout the past year’s operations in the manufacturing industry. . Procurement Operations Became Decentralized and Adaptable.

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Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Software Optimal Sourcing Material Savings 120

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Organizational alignment in manufacturing organizations is worse between operations and finance teams today than in 2013. When companies reward OEE in manufacturing and POV in procurement, companies will systemically make the wrong stuff. To make the point, let me share data on alignment taken from similar surveys from 2013 and 2020.

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S&OP Supply and Demand Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement 195

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 11, 2014

We would not have succeeded without a team effort across R&D, the business leaders, and SC disciplines of engineering, procurement, and manufacturing. Supply Chain Index Rankings for 2006-2013. This is challenging work because it is highly dependent on cross-functional collaboration. Conclusion: Figure 2.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

The ends of the supply chain–both in customer and procurement– are fragile. Which would lead them to implement text mining/sentiment analysis as a core project for 2013 into their business intelligence systems. It believe that it will become part of the existing processes of order-to-cash and procure-to-pay.

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SCM Research

OCTOBER 28, 2013

In the first Fairphone that will be released in December 2013, conflict-free tin and tantalum from the Democratic Republic of the Congo has been integrated in the manufacturing of the phone, but that’s only a first step. To do so, we are searching for solutions by engaging in partnerships to come with alternatives to current models.

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Supply Chain Design Software Electronics Supply Chain Design Manufacturing Procurement 138

Supply Chain View from the Field

MARCH 14, 2013

Our next SCRC meeting will focus on “The Future of Procurement”, and will be held on April 29-30, at the NC State University Club in Raleigh, NC. An important theme that will be explored at this meeting is around the role of procurement individuals in the future.

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Optimal Sourcing Procurement Meeting Raleigh 60

Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2014

But as I wrote back in April 2013 , “If you look closely, Amazon’s real advantage comes from its logistics assets — the 89 distribution centers it [had at the time], including 20 opened [in 2012], with more scheduled to open in the months ahead. Adrian’s Supply Chain and Logistics Predictions for 2013. Siri” for enterprise apps.

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Kinaxis

OCTOBER 2, 2018

While we cannot unequivocally guarantee Kinexions ’18 will be a pumpkin spice free zone (after all, there are venues at the Gaylord Hotel at which one may procure hot, caffeinated, assumingly seasonally themed beverages), we can let you in on the identity of secret keynote speaker we’ve kept under wraps until now — Adam Grant.

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SCM Research

FEBRUARY 15, 2015

Other topics covered by the report are, among others, strategic procurement, top technologies, demand prediction, sustainable supply chains and cross-border delivery. More information can be found on the homepage of Raconteur’s Supply Chain 2015 report.

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Pharmaceutical Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software Supply Chain 110

EcoVadis

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

Around 120 attendees, representatives of 53 EcoVadis client companies coming from Europe and United States joined to spend a day dedicated to Sustainable Supply Chain and Procurement topics. Morning session was dedicated to vision and future development of EcoVadis and Sustainability in general.

Waste Reduction 40

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

In 2013, he transferred to Hong Kong to lead the APAC procurement and supply chain organization for all Bouygues Construction activities in this region. In 2003, he joined Norpac (Lille) as Purchasing Manager, then took in charge the purchasing department of QUILLE Construction in Rouen in 2006.

Illinois 100

Illinois France Europe Procurement 100

Supply Chain View from the Field

JULY 18, 2013

on August 12, 2013. Proactive strategies should include research and development, procurement, production and sales. This project was completed in April 2013, supported by international partners who collaborated on interviews and survey data collection. on August 12, 2013. 1. Customer expectations.

Supply Chain Planning Software 60

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Supply Chain View from the Field

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

He was also an important contributor to our understanding of the modern field of procurement and supply chain relationship management. This argument made sense in 1937 – because procurement was viewed primarily as a transactional activity. The only focus they had was to drive prices down – otherwise they would keep the job inhouse.

Negotiating Skills 68

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 28, 2014

According to the American Trucking Association, this is happening in an industry that already faced an average annual driver turnover rate of 99% in 2013, as well as hiring and training costs that range from $3,500 to $5,000 per driver, depending on experience.

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Supply Chain Movement

OCTOBER 3, 2013

In the world of procurement the Kraljic matrix, which is based around the axes of supply risk and financial impact, has been in accepted use for many years. >> Self Assesment Logistics Outsourcing (Supply Chain Movement, October 2013). >> Click the button to download the article now.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 107

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EcoVadis

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Culminating months of research, the 2017 EcoVadis/HEC Sustainable Procurement Barometer is now live and it’s worth a thorough read. Sustainable procurement programs are no longer optional or a mere nice-to-have, but an integral business function. This is the number one challenge today for sustainable procurement organizations.

Optimal Sourcing 58

Optimal Sourcing Sustainability Procurement Pharmaceutical 58

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 3, 2013

SAP company passed on a thirty-day period of first refusal to acquire the asset allowing the purchase by E2open on July 31st, 2013. <I find it hard to see the value in using the Ariba network that was designed for indirect procurement to seize this market opportunity.>

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Supply Chain Movement

JULY 23, 2013

2013 Trends and Strategies in Logistics and Supply Chain Management: Embracing Global Logistics Complexity to Drive Market Advantage. Strategies for 2013 Trends and Strategies in Logistics and Supply Chain Management 9 managing risk around demand and planning are also considered important.

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EcoVadis

MARCH 19, 2013

EcoVadis is inviting you to participate to The Sustainable Purchasing and Supply Summit, on 17th of April 2013 in London – 150£ savings. This one-day forum is dedicated to present a holistic view of sustainable procurement and the role of the supply chain in more responsible business and government.

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

Date: 7-8 Oktober 2013, Venue: Regents park Marriott Hotel, London. The 8th annual Sustainable Supply Chain Summit, 150 attendees, 25+ corporate top executives, sharing best practice and discussing the ways to address the biggest supply chain challenges in 2013. Key Topics 2013. 8 th annual Sustainable Supply Chain Summit.

Sustainability 87

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GlobalTranz

JULY 29, 2015

A distributor or manufacturer’s strength is in making product—its focus is procurement and streamlining production, but without the capability to fulfill orders, it is doomed. percent in 2010-2013. percent from 2013-2016. Here are the details. The growth of the U.S. third party logistics industry was at a healthy 4.5

Transportation Management 120

Transportation Management Transportation Report Demand Planning Software 120

Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 6, 2019

7 KPIs Your Procurement Team May Be Ignoring! Procurement is a business function that has undergone a lot of change in the last few years. As a believer in the power of procurement, this recognition makes me happy. But, we can’t begin our journey towards the future of procurement excellence in a ’93 Escort. Email Address.

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CormSquare

JANUARY 24, 2017

But the question is, what are the other main challenges in procurement being faced today? This survey was done on 324 senior procurement lea ders fr om 33 countries offering a deep insight into current procurement preoccupations. In 2013, only 16% of CPOs were fully involved in risk management. Cost Reduction.

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Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics Cost Reduction Strategies Procurement 50

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 22, 2022

The shipping industry has an abysmal history when it comes to caring for the environment: as an example, reports are indicating that container ships built as late as 2013 were, on average, 10% less fuel-efficient than those constructed in the 1990s.

Expense Reduction 245

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2023

The evolution towards autonomous planning has gained speed over the last two years, and we already see businesses moving from human-in-the-loop decision-making to fully autonomous decisions on daily operational plans such as store replenishment, warehouse procurement, transportation planning, production planning, and order fulfillment.

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ivalua

MAY 21, 2020

Dawn will be presenting a thought-leader keynote titled “Leadership in Uncertain Times” at Ivalua NOW , the premier virtual event for procurement leaders, on May 5. Today, procurement leaders have a seat at the table in e-staff meetings. Procurement teams were just buyers who delivered what other departments told them to buy.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

Meanwhile, the Red Sox won the World Series in 2013, going from worst to first in one year — and then back to worst in 2014. Specifically, the company deployed a Vendor Interaction Portal (VIP) powered by Elemica to exchange documents like purchase orders and invoices with suppliers (for direct procurement).

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Claritum

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. We’ve read through some of the best analyst reports and surveys to bring you this procurement fact file containing some of the most interesting findings, statistics and quotes. Click here to download a printable pdf version of the procurement fact file. Procurement.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

AUGUST 1, 2015

As organizations continue to discuss the notion of procurement value transformation, there is a noticeable gap between the stated intentions of organizations to pursue value, and their actions as they pertain to on-going adversarial approaches to supplier relationships.

Analytics Software 60

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

According to a study conducted by Aberdeen group in 2013, top-performing companies that implemented supplier performance management initiatives have achieved average cost savings of around 12%. There is also the question of ethical procurement and purchasing to consider.

Inventory Reduction 74

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 13, 2015

At the 2013 Supply Chain Insights Global Summit, Rick Sather , now VP of Supply Chain for Jack-O-links stated that “there should be an app for that.” And, then quickly retorted holding up his phone, “but, we all know that there isn’t.”. In enterprise architectures, portals proliferate, but they are not the answer. The gaps are large.

Manufacturing Procurement 150

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Network Software Procurement Solutions 150

SCMDOJO

JULY 26, 2023

Negotiation, a crucial skill in the realms of business and procurement, demands the ability to remain calm, collected, and confident even in the most challenging situations. These films were chosen to inspire and educate both aspiring negotiators and seasoned procurement managers.

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