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Most Popular Logistics Stories from 2021

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So, I want to take this opportunity to reflect on the top 15 most popular logistics stories from 2021 and see what our readers found to be the most interesting. Procurement and Supply Chain are Smarter Together – Practical Use Cases ; Dr. Madhav Durbha ( Coupa ). year-on-year in 2020 with a 39% increase in Q1 2021.

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Strategic Procurement: 4 Tactics for Economic Recovery in 2021

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In August 2020 Gartner published this report “4 Tactics Procurement Can Use to Sustain Influence as Economic Conditions Improve” This blog summarizes the key points of the report which you can read in full, here. Procurement Teams Step-up. A Blueprint for Demonstrating the value of Strategic Procurement.

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Ivalua NOW 2021 to Showcase How Procurement Can Help Restore Growth and Ensure Business Resilience

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Ivalua NOW 2021 – Premier event for Procurement & Supply Chain practitioners will showcase latest spend management innovations and extensive line-up of industry leaders . The 2021 series will take place virtually, on March 23-25 for European time zones and on April 27-29 for America’s time zones.

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Webinar Recap: Procurement 2022, Big Trends and Predictions

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Last week, Ivalua partnered with Ardent Partners to discuss Procurement 2022: Big Trends and Predictions. . Procurement 2022: Big Trends and Predictions. #1. in October 2021*, the highest in more than three decades, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI). 5 Procurement Increasing Its Focus on and Use of Data.

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Procurement Rising – The Time is Now

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Procurement’s stature has grown during the COVID-19 crisis as costs, cash flow and supply continuity quickly became top boardroom priorities and homepage news. Across the world, procurement leaders have risen to the challenge. People should be thankful, and procurement practitioners proud. Examples abound.

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The State of the Trucking Market in 2021

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The state of the trucking market in 2021 is uncertain, filled with risk, and continues to evolve, making logistics management challenging.? through 2021, but total retail sales will grow 7.9%. A Possible Stimulus on the Horizon May Increase the Challenge of Procurement Through Peak Season. That’s an astonishing $933.30

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10 Key Issues The Hackett Group Says Will Impact Supply Chain Transformation in 2021

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What Will Impact Procurement Processes in 2021? Supply Chain Transformation is ongoing but never more important than in 2021. In 2021, organizations will look to further capitalize on their investments by realizing additional cost benefits. This was due in large part to the way they were designed. “For