The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 10, 2022

The New and Game-Changing Technology Solutions Redefining Last-Mile Logistics. From stocking up your fridge with the week’s groceries to purchasing the latest smartphone, the consumer has now been placed at the center of the supply chain as they pull the complete gamut of products to where they reside. That’s an 87.5%

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 17, 2023

This notice of the Rodanthe house purchase by the National Park Service was listed in my news feed above an article that Elliott Management Partners announced a confirmed 13.8% stake in E2open ( ETWO ) and was considering a takeover of E2open to return the company to private status. Software Survival in Battered Seas?

Supply Chain Planning Software 358

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ivalua

AUGUST 11, 2022

Redwood City, 11 August, 2022 – Ivalua, a global leader in spend management , today announced that Aegion Corporation, a leading provider of infrastructure maintenance, rehabilitation, and protection solutions, selected its platform to digitally transform procurement. Ivalua will also deliver implementation services.

Manufacturing Procurement 130

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Enterra Insights

MAY 26, 2022

Although retailers still talk about the digital path to purchase as an alternative to the traditional shopping journey, the lines between paths to purchase have blurred. With all generations getting more comfortable on the digital path to purchase, most retailers have adapted to this new reality and are pursuing omnichannel strategies.

Procurement Solutions 130

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ivalua

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Redwood City, CA, 13 October, 2022. However, the report, produced by Procurement Leaders in partnership with Ivalua, shows that only 31% of procurement professionals said they are satisfied or very satisfied with their organization’s current visibility over its supply chain. About Procurement Leaders. About Ivalua.

Procurement Analytics 130

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Precoro

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The procurement landscape is ever changing, and recently, in contrast to the traditional procure-to-pay platforms, we have seen the emergence of a new type of software solution, intake-to-pay, which is marketed as a more comprehensive solution. What is procure-to-pay? a driverless car). a driverless car).

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ivalua

APRIL 7, 2022

NEW Payments Solution. Leader Forrester Supplier Value Management Platforms, Q1 2022. Gartner Peer Insights Customers’ Choice 2022 . Ivalua remains the only vendor recognized as a leader in every current Procurement report spanning S2P by Gartner and Forrester. David Khuat-Duy. 750 plus employees. Pascal Bensoussan.

Procurement Solutions 130

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

In May 2022, Ivalua commissioned Forrester to survey over 400 procurement leaders across the globe to ask how they plan to minimize the frequency and impact of supply disruptions. This places limitations on the value that procurement generates for your organization and impacts the resilience and agility of the supply chain.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 23, 2022

It is the buying of software companies to profit from maintenance or service revenues paid by manufacturers and retailers to their established software partners. Venture capitalists invest in the software industry to make money for their shareholders (financial markets). My impression? The recent victim is Anaplan, Inc.

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Logility

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

ATLANTA (November 18, 2021) American Software, Inc. NASDAQ: AMSWA) today reported preliminary financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2022. million for the same period last year and software license revenues were up slightly to $0.8 Key Fiscal 2022 Year to Date Financial Highlights: Subscription fees were $20.1

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Logility

AUGUST 25, 2021

ATLANTA (August 25, 2021) American Software, Inc. NASDAQ: AMSWA) today reported preliminary financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2022. million for the same period last year, and Software license revenues were $0.5 million for the same period last year, and Software license revenues were $0.5

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

The Retail Trends Shaping How We Shop in 2022. Love it or hate it, daily necessities need to be purchased. eCommerce Purchases and “The New Normal” Retail Categories. As cited in Placer Lab’s Report on the Top 10 Retail Brands to Watch in 2022 , these smaller stores (down to 32,000 sq. Data source: eMarketer.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Companies place orders for seasonal and holiday merchandise months in advance so that they have enough stock on hand. And as traditional, brick-and-mortar-based companies struggle to pay down debt and adapt to innovative competitors like Amazon, the holiday season is their only break from the damage they absorb during the spring and summer.

Purchasing Skills 130

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

2] And McKinsey & Company analysts, Cornelius Baur and Dominik Wee, define Industry 4.0 Anne-Marie Scott, Director of Manufacturing & Industrial Sales at Google Cloud, asserts, “In the new year, it’s paramount that businesses utilize tools to better manage supply chain processes. ” Rise of the Smart Factory.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

The Reality of Automation in Procurement! All of these are the challenges of working in procurement, necessitating an automated procurement system. But procurement is one of the most integral parts of running an operation. Today, we’re covering automated procurement and how it can help your business in the future.

Procurement Solutions 101

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 18, 2022

He explains, “Here’s a safe prediction about 2022: Digital transformation spurred by the shift to hybrid and remote work will continue, and in many cases accelerate. Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is a technology that uses software bots to automate routine, rules-based business processes (aka grunt work). ”[1].

Supply Chain Software 130

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

They write, “Retailers are heading into a 2022 filled with challenges. The supply chain shortage continues to batter shelves, and record-high inflation doesn’t seem like it will resolve any time soon, forcing companies to raise prices and potentially frustrate their customers.”[2] Grocery Dive journalists agree with that assessment.

Trends 130

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Logility

AUGUST 24, 2022

ATLANTA (August 24, 2022) American Software, Inc. million for the quarter ended July 31, 2022, a 23% increase compared to $9.8 million for the same period last year, and software license revenues were $0.3 million for the quarter ended July 31, 2022, a 23% increase compared to $9.8 million compared to $0.5

Network Design Software 130

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Near the end of 2021, I had the chance to make the early call on Logistics Viewpoints on what 2022 would look like across five major logistics themes. Unlike the folks projecting election results these days, I was a little more accurate and the 2022 projections have set the stage for what will happen in 2023. Pretty much nailed it.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 26, 2022

As more consumers flock to e-commerce, purchasing big & bulky goods such as furniture, appliances, and wholesale electronics online is becoming more common. The trend of purchasing big & bulky items online will continue to grow, with Statista predicting 35% of furniture sales worldwide will be made online by 2025.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 20, 2023

Chakri Gottemukkala, CEO at Supply Chain Planning Vendor o9 Solutions There are several young supply chain software companies that are unicorns. One of the more interesting is o9 Solutions. In January of 2022, Dallas-based o9 Solutions was valued at $2.7 The company launched their platform in 2014.

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 12, 2022

Using shop-by-store features to check inventory availability before going to make purchases in-store. 2022’s Top Omnichannel Retail Trends. 2022’s Top Omnichannel Retail Trends. Omnichannel is king in 2022. . Researching products in-store then buying online. Researching products online, then going to buy them in-person.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 1, 2022

In 2020, 57% of American households purchased plant-based foods.” The flavors of 2022 will inevitably be influenced by the pandemic and the unpredictable world around us. 9] Derek Holthaus, director of innovation and solutions, FlavorSum LLC, agrees. ” Getting High on Cannabidiol-infused Products. ”[8].

Beverage 173

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Internal Factors A company whose operations are not sustainable will go out of business. Stephan Liozu , founder of Value Innoruption Advisors, insists, “Companies have no choice. Stephan Liozu , founder of Value Innoruption Advisors, insists, “Companies have no choice. We are finally getting there.

Government 130

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QAD

MAY 23, 2023

Companies that move fast and act smart now can stay ahead of due diligence legislation, mitigate supply chain risk and gain a competitive advantage in the process. Ninety percent of companies have an ESG strategy in place and chances are good yours does, too – or will very soon.

Procurement Solutions 94

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Digital Path to Purchase taken more often. During the early days of the pandemic, consumers were often forced to take the digital path to purchase. ”[6] The staff at Capitol One add, “For 2022 and beyond, many retailers are focusing on their digital presence. Companies have lots of money. ”[5].

Trends 130

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2023

The increasing need for constantly analyzing these trade-offs across the supply chain networks has highlighted the need for digital twins and what-if capabilities in network design solutions. This means they are more likely to focus on value and affordability and change their priorities and brand preferences when making purchases.

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ToolsGroup

MAY 18, 2022

To understand the state of this latest supply chain crisis–and when it will end–this guide to the 2022 baby formula shortage breaks down: The cause of the baby formula shortage. Seven ways companies, consumers, and the government are responding. The Risk of Outdated Forecasting Software. When the baby formula shortage will end.

Manufacturing Procurement 156

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Logility

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The key areas to consider when upgrading to the cloud include: The Value of Cloud Technology Cost Competitiveness Performance Expectations Upgrades Responsiveness Support Expertise & Response The Value of Cloud Technology Which business drivers and advantages are motivating companies to shift to the cloud?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 9, 2022

Featuring Our 12 Best Procurement Articles! Procurement operations are the backbone of every company’s supply chain. Fundamental to procurement is the acquisition of goods and services from a party that’s further up the supply chain. This document is the first legal contract in the operational procurement process.

Optimal Sourcing 108

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ToolsGroup

MAY 11, 2022

With respondents’ top growth investment for 2022 being “increasing recruitment and training efforts”, this year’s study reveals the profound effect that current labor shortages are having on digital supply chain transformation. From January to March 2022, CSCMP and ToolsGroup surveyed more than 300 supply chain professionals around the world.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 21, 2023

Why Multi-Carrier Parcel Shipping Strategies Are Winning in 2022 by Lindsay Schuemann , Marketing Manager at Enveyo Two years. We’ve had many ups and downs since March of 2020, but one up that has continued its upward trend, is e-commerce purchase volume. . They’re shipping companies. They’re shipping companies.

Cost Reduction Strategies 130

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Logility

JANUARY 28, 2022

In the spirit of setting some resolutions for 2022, here are five priorities to consider in a climate that continues to disrupt supply chains globally. Companies want to attract consumers who value sustainability while satisfying rule-makers large and small. Here we see the interplay among our five supply chain goals for 2022.

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Arena Solutions

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

A recent Gartner study revealed that 73% of companies that bought an enterprise system regretted their purchase 1. Software vendor reference checks can reveal how well the solution lives up to the vision marketed and sold. Ask the software vendor’s salesperson for two or three customers that resemble your company.

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Synovos

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Improve Operational Efficiency and Eliminate Internal Complexity Through Digital Procurement From better spend visibility to reduced order times and more, can your organization afford to miss out on the benefits of digital procurement? “Any good procurement team needs access to reliable data.”

Optimal Sourcing 52

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 11, 2023

According to the International Energy Agency, renewable energy will account for 47% of the world’s electricity generation by 2030 — up from 30% in 2022. As technology for green power evolves, there are new players entering the market, and some companies will be involved in multiple technologies for renewable energy.

Sourcing Strategies 52

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ivalua

JANUARY 24, 2022

How do Chief Procurement Officers and their teams leverage digital transformation to take control of their data and better deliver against their strategic objectives? . Now companies are struggling to assess the ESG performance of their supply chains. Tomorrow the requirement will be something else. Lastly, consider accessibility.

Optimal Sourcing 130

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