ivalua

MARCH 14, 2019

It’s a question that you can answer for yourself at Ivalua Now – The Art of Procurement , being held, appropriately enough, at The Louvre, Paris 10 th – 12 th April. In the process, these advances are enabling procurement leaders to look beyond their traditional remit.

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QAD

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Regardless of what laws politicians enact, customers want their purchasing dollars to go to those who behave responsibly. So, what does this have to do with innovation? Climate-driven Manufacturing Innovation. Clearly, there’s a big opportunity to both cut costs and demonstrate environmental responsibility.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Blog post provided by [link]. Argentus is a boutique recruitment firm focused on Supply Chain and Procurement. Check out What Exactly Is Procurement? And What is Purchasing? As we’ve chronicled on the Argentus Blog, it’s no secret that the world of Procurement is changing and fast. Procurement Report Card.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

I wrote my first report on Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) while sitting on the floor in the Atlanta airport in 2005 when I was an AMR Research analyst. I wrote many reports on airport floors in those days–electrical plugs were just too scarce.) Sales and Operations Maturity Model from 2005-2008. My challenge?

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

In this blog, I share my thoughts on recent announcements. One of my favorite supply chain leaders has a stack of Palantir reports in black binders on his desk. Kinaxis Purchase of Rubikloud. The purchase of Rubikloud by Kinaxis shows just how little the Kinaxis team knows about demand management. They are just too risky.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

In a recent blog post, I was challenged by Anna. ” Anna, this blog post is for you. ” Anna, this blog post is for you. I know that your primary focus is procurement. The Companies with the greatest success are smaller and usually drive product innovation into the market. Clear mission.)

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Daniel Gagnon, Vice President of Marketing, Global Logistics and Distribution, at UPS, writes, “This fast-paced, new world of change in logistics is happening because businesses and consumers are demanding better (faster) service at a lower-cost-to-serve.”[1] ”[1] He believes all of these innovations are good things.

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ThroughPut

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

is advanced supply chain analytics. Advanced supply chain analytics is turning the current uncertainty into strategic foresight. In this blog, we’ll delve deeper into the potential of advanced supply chain analytics and understand why it is the need of the hour.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 15, 2020

Digital Procurement article, and permission to publish here, provided by Sam Jenks at kodiakrating.com. Navigating the complexity of the global supply chain as a procurement professional can sometimes feel like taking a walk through the Amazon without a compass, or entering into outer space without an oxygen tank. Don’t Panic!

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 23, 2020

I write for this blog, craft reports from research for our newsletters, create blogs for Linkedin, and build articles for Forbes. The supply chain planning vendor faces the innovators’ dilemma. My goal in this blog is to seed the discussions to drive better outcomes. Stay tuned. Examining The Current State.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 30, 2022

Here I want to address the question, “Why is the focus on the basics of supply chain a barrier to adopting new forms of analytics and supply chain processes? ” (The use of the term “basics” is usually code for the implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) to improve order-to-cash and procure-to-pay.).

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Freightos

JULY 31, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Name This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Amidst this boom, some veterans of the AI industry question whether this cycle will be different, especially as some corporate entities report disappointing returns on their initial investments.

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NC State SCRC

JULY 5, 2019

Procurement analytics, which supports decision making in procurement management, typically handles problems and decisions that are related to cost reduction, supplier management, cost modeling, procurement-led innovation, market strategies, supply chain risk, and stakeholder value improvement (Handfield, Jeong, and Choi 2019).

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Eyvo

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Many of us think of digital procurement as a way to reduce purchase costs and increase efficiencies. Well, the bigger picture is where the real focus shifts to total cost and value addition. Another aspect of what makes digital procurement stand out is that of mitigating risk and increasing spend visibility.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

A Possible Stimulus on the Horizon May Increase the Challenge of Procurement Through Peak Season. A stimulus on the horizon further increases the risks of a higher trend in consumer purchasing. As the industry evolves and innovations improve, OTR freight management technologies offer?? transportation metrics ?that

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 8, 2021

Innovative brands article and permission to publish here provided by Nikki Gabriel. Many innovative brands love to make names for themselves by helping other businesses grow and become successful. There is no shortage of innovative brands helping other businesses in 2021. Credit Reporting Services. Rent A Wheel.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Blog originally published at, and permission to publish here provided by Sam Jenks at, [link]. The complexity of global supply chains – especially in organizations like GM – require hands-on relationship management of suppliers to ensure that supplier collaboration will lead to added value, and innovation. Subscribe Here!

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EcoVadis

JANUARY 4, 2019

One of the great things about this time of year is to dig into analytics and see what topics were of particular interest over the past year to those who care about transparency in global supply chains. So, without further banter, below are the top five most popular blogs of 2018: How Effective Are the CSR Clauses in Your Contracts?

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NC State SCRC

MAY 30, 2022

The report was published in the last month, and reflects some of the increasing challenges and disparities that exist between procurement and supply chain executives. In this study, we explore the primary forms of misalignment that exist between supply chain and procurement executives. (We

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ivalua

MAY 30, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] 3 Powerful Ways Procurement will Drive the 2030 Saudi Vision Transformation May 30, 2023 | | Procurement Strategy by Sara Omer What is the Saudi Vision 2030 Program? Procurement and supply chain teams will play a crucial role in making this vision a reality.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Guest blog post provided by Milan Vyas. Check out What Exactly Is Procurement? And What is Purchasing? There has been transformation in the Procurement function over the past decade. A Paradigm Shift in the Procurement Function. Strategic Sourcing does exactly the same by addressing the total cost.

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crisp

DECEMBER 15, 2021

The pace of change is increasing exponentially, and there are innovations and learnings being shared across the industry every day. One of the big catalysts for change right now is the acceleration of data and analytics in supply chain management. Possible data sources include: Internal data (sales, manufacturing, procurement, etc.)

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 6, 2021

As I explained in a previous blog , this is a business model where manufacturers have ongoing responsibility for the equipment after it is sold. Customers pay for the use of equipment through recurring operating charges rather than purchasing outright. Proliferation of the Industrial Internet of Things. Equipment as a Service.

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Eyvo

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Many of us think of digital procurement as a way to reduce purchase costs and increase efficiencies. Well, the bigger picture is where the real focus shifts to total cost and value addition. Another aspect of what makes digital procurement stand out is that of mitigating risk and increasing spend visibility.

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Locus

JUNE 24, 2024

Retailers must ensure products move seamlessly from warehouses to customers while keeping costs low and satisfaction high. This necessity has driven the emergence of innovative logistics software companies offering specialized solutions for the retail sector.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 6, 2017

I believe that supply chain leaders are in the middle of step change in process innovation driven by not one, but a confluence of technologies. This blog is now has over 15,000 readers. How can we have your partnership to have mentioned in your blogs? My views are my own, and I think teams read my blog for the honesty.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

For readers of this blog that do not know Zyme, the company focuses on the management of channel data in the high-tech industry. It is a larger acquisition than the prior purchases of Terra Technology , Steelwedge , or SCM-Icon. The focus was on automating procurement. The historic buyer of the E2open solution is procurement.

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ivalua

APRIL 7, 2022

We are stronger, more united, and more determined to lead and innovate together! . Ivalua remains the only vendor recognized as a leader in every current Procurement report spanning S2P by Gartner and Forrester. Keep an eye out for an in-depth blog session recap! David Khuat-Duy. NEW Payments Solution.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 4, 2024

However, the juice for my newfound nightly routine soon became difficult to find, perpetually out of stock each time I tried to purchase it at the grocery store. In this blog, I will explore the use of AI/ML inventory planning for fresh products to optimize sales while minimizing waste and stockouts.

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Locus Robotics

JANUARY 2, 2024

Learn how these innovations are transforming logistics operations. Data Analytics and Automation The use of artificial intelligence (AI) or machine learning within warehouses thanks to tools such as robotics could increase to optimize your supply chain and reduce operational costs.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Blog post originally created and published by, and permission to publish here provided by, Sam Jenks at [link] Check out the Kodiak Rating blog at [link]. Procurement professionals have the same question looming over their head on a daily basis: “How do you plan on dealing with digitalization?”. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 10, 2019

Pain Points – An Opportunity to Innovate and Expand! Article provided to Supply Chain Game Changer by Katalin Brennan at Eyvo E-Procurement. We’ve all heard of the need for Procurement to embrace the Digital Transformation for many years. There are few procurement-specific personality surveys available.

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Eyvo

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

Digital procurement has been the talk of the town in the industry. As a result, companies should be ready for such disruptions in every aspect of procurement. The influence of disruptions in procurement can be seen in – better supplier relationships and effective management, strategic sourcing and better spend measurability.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

I was working on a report on the Multi-Enterprise Inventory Management (often termed MEIO) and I challenged Pete. As for MEIO, I was excited to see some innovation in the space, but the creativity was short-lived. The most innovative of the technologies were quickly acquired, and the promise waned. Old habits die hard.)

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

Blog post originally published at [link] Permission to publish provided by Theodore T. Check out What is Virtual Procurement and Why Should You Care? Where is procurement, outsourcing, sourcing, supply chain, and purchasing going? Subscribe Here! Email Address. Landgraf, CEO at Above the Standard ( [link] ).

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Locus

AUGUST 2, 2022

The report listed last-mile delivery solutions under the Slope of Enlightenment curve. These are solutions: “Focused experimentation and solid hard work by an increasingly diverse range of organizations lead to a true understanding of the innovation’s applicability, risks, and benefits.”. and/or its affiliates in the U.S.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 31, 2022

Unfortunately, notes Shawn Muma ( @smmuma ), Director of Supply Chain Innovation and Emerging Technologies at Digital Supply Chain Institute (DSCI), too many businesses have turned their focus inward instead of outward. The winning companies are those that correctly identify the problem to solve — the performance metric to improve.

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