Supply Chain Matters

MAY 18, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters blog we provide highlights and insights regarding SAP SE’s 2022 Sapphire ASUG Now customer conference held last week in Orlando, Florida. . Enterprise Cloud software provider SAP SE conducted its 2022 North America Sapphire Now customer conference last week. Executive Keynote.

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ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

The introduction of E-Procurement: Price and availability are not the only factors to be considered in a purchasing decision, especially now that a strong supply chain has become an unmissable element for every company in today’s business climate (Namulo, 2017). Furthermore, e-procurement enables price negotiation and supplier evaluation.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 20, 2015

During the year, I go to a lot of conferences. When I hear companies discussing the implementation of a customer segmentation strategy, I ask a series of questions: Who is your customer? What are you trying to accomplish through the execution of a customer segmentation strategy? Source: Dictionary.com. How do they buy from you?

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 1, 2022

I just returned from the Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Conference in Detroit. Sensing and predicting disruptions as early as possible will allow organizations to develop proactive risk mitigation strategies and lower premium freight. I look forward to seeing you at next year’s conference!

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Supply Chain Movement

AUGUST 22, 2016

End2End Supply Chain Conference 2016. Organiser: Event Strategies. Network, engage and learn as the End2End Supply Chain Conference 2016 takes an in-depth look at: ‘Changes that are shaping the supply chain of the future’. Date: 28 September 2016. Venue: Ballsbridge Hotel, Dublin. URL: www.supply-chain.ie/index.php.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 24, 2023

Raja Hammoud, EVP of Products at Coupa, speaking on the main stage at Coupa Inspire Coupa recently completed its Inspire conference. This technology allows businesses to unify their procurement, expense management, invoicing, payments, contract management, and spend analysis processes and reporting. The use cases just keep expanding.

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Precoro

MAY 22, 2023

This process, known as IT procurement, requires comprehensive steps with clear objectives and vendor selection criteria to ensure that technology investments align with business goals and yield a return on investment (ROI). This article encompasses the best practices for planning and executing successful IT procurement strategies.

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Supply Chain Movement

DECEMBER 16, 2014

eWorld Procurement & Supply. Venue: The Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, London, UK. Hot topics covered in the complimentary conference programme include: The Future of eProcurement and wearable technologies. Soft skills for procurement professionals. Sustainable procurement strategies. URL: [link].

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

10th Pan-European Conference in the P2P Series. P2P Process Owners Strategy Workshop. Organiser: marcus evans Conferences. URL: www.marcusevans-conferences-paneuropean.com. Attending this premier marcus evans conference will enable you to: Hear success stories on robotics and touchless. Date 16-18 November 2016.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 19, 2015

Nonetheless, my takeaways below from the recent GT Nexus Bridges 2015 conference provides some insight about the company, it’s success to date, and where it’s heading (assuming Infor doesn’t make any significant changes). I was driven by a challenge offered by GT Nexus: the person who tweets the most from the conference will win a drone.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

Lots of interesting conversations, insights, and networking opportunities, which is exactly what took place earlier this month at the MercuryGate User Conference 2014 (MercuryGate is a Talking Logistics sponsor). The post Insights from MercuryGate User Conference 2014 appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 6, 2023

” – Sir Winston Churchill Having just returned from the 2023 Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Global conference in Detroit, these words are very fitting to encapsulate the essence of the event. Strategies like production postponement and risk pooling exemplify how lean and resilient practices can complement each other.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 30, 2022

However, two decades later, there is still no technology solution to enable demand visibility or help companies use channel data to translate demand into an inventory, replenishment, or manufacturing strategy. End-to-End Definition Implementation of enterprise data architectures to improve order-to-cash and procure-to-pay. Background.

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Logility

MARCH 11, 2024

Our clients can take market insights and translate them into executable demand strategies creating a competitive advantage that lets them gain market share while managing through turbulent times.” We’re putting data-driven decision-making at the fingertips of everyone across an organization,” says Dow. Learn more at [link].

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Procurement Operates On An Island. Business process outsourcing and procurement automation evolved to make the procurement organization more efficient and less effective. Semantic Reasoning Rule automation: connection of customer-centric segmentation to Available-to-Promise and Allocation Strategies. The reason?

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Procurement Academy

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

There are, though, several strategies that can help to secure this support from the key figures across your business. It can be hard to guarantee – and measure – a team’s involvement when they are watching a slideshow delivered over a video conference!

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Integration with other supply chain functions: Order fulfilment connects with other aspects of the supply chain – such as procurement, production planning, and demand forecasting – to ensure alignment and smooth operations. Order fulfilment strategies There are several order fulfilment strategies that you can implement in your business.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 9, 2023

With the rise of logistics and procurement constraints, an analysis of only manufacturing does not yield a feasible plan. MRP Alone Is Not Sufficient for Procurement. Procurement planning inside of lead time is not sufficient. Procurement planning inside of lead time is not sufficient. Sense and Respond.

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HICX Solutions

AUGUST 4, 2023

Leading brands are transforming their procurement and supply chain strategies by putting supplier experience at the centre. Powered By Whova Conference registration software Join us on 10th October and maximize your time in Amsterdam! Join us on 10th October and maximize your time in Amsterdam! Secure your free ticket today!

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Supply Chain View from the Field

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

master of ceremonies”) for the Procurement Leaders Forum in the heart of Boston at Sixty State Street. The conference was held at 60 State Street – overlooking Boston on a beautiful fall day! Use procurement tools to demonstrate how you can help HR. Joanna noted the importance of strategy. “Map Go Wolfpack!

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 10, 2022

spoke on best practices on supply chain risk management at ARC Advisory Group’s Digital Transformation in Industry conference. in turn, is a boutique procurement consultancy. This intermediate step is more related to Procurement and supply chain transparency. This is our “supplier board”. Soon we will do more training.

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HICX Solutions

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Ahead of the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) , held between 31st October and 12th November, we welcomed Charlotte de Brabandt and Max Kent to the Supplier Experience Live podcast, to discuss how sustainable procurement programs foster a greener future. From CSR to ESG, to sustainable procurement goals.

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Supply Chain Movement

DECEMBER 9, 2014

Organiser: marcus evans Conferences. URL: www.marcusevans-conferences-paneuropean.com/9GPSCM. This marcus evans forum will allow you to explore and debate PSCM industry best practice and the best strategies to reduce costs and add value to the company. Date: 22-24 April 2015. Venue: Radisson Blu Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

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Supply Chain Movement

APRIL 23, 2015

eWorld Procurement & Supply. The Leading Bi-Annual Event for Procurement Innovation. The UK’s most comprehensive business forum for Procurement, Sourcing and Supply Chain Technologies. Hot topics covered in the complimentary conference programme include: The Future of eProcurement and wearable technologies.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 26, 2023

Committed to environmental and social responsibility, ALOM manages the physical supply chain from procurement, inventory management, contract assembly, digital media and print, to omni-channel fulfillment and returns.

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NC State SCRC

OCTOBER 21, 2016

I had the opportunity to attend a number of exciting events on procurement analytics in the last month. First, I attended a CAPS Research event in RTP on Procurement Analytics, held right down the road at IBM headquarters. Understanding price predictions can help drive contracting and hedging strategies.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 29, 2022

Too few companies (less than 5%) have a clear inventory strategy that evaluates the form and function of inventory based on both lead times and variability. Today, we have an additional factor with inflation to add to the mix of issues, that changes the requirements for the “buy plan in procurement.”

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Schneider Electric and EcoVadis Christophe Quiquempoix, VP of Sustainable Procurement at Schneider Electric shared his insights during a panel discussion at EcoVadis Sustain Conference 2023. Christophe was asked, “How did Schneider Electric get started on their net zero journey and what was the role of the suppliers?”.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 25, 2022

Coupa’s strategy is make it easy for companies to comply with continually changing regulations while making business spend more sustainable and more inclusive. Before going to the very well attended Coupa Inspire user conference, I was not exactly sure what a business spend management solution was.

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Supply Chain Movement

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

The Global Procurement & Supply Chain Management for Oil And Gas Industry 2016. E&P operators and oilfield service companies press forward with their goal to discover innovative cost savings, streamline processes and devise new growth strategies to counteract the downturn. Date: 11-12 April, 2016. Url: [link].

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Procurement Operates On An Island. Business process outsourcing and procurement automation evolved to make the procurement organization more efficient and less effective. Semantic Reasoning Rule automation: connection of customer-centric segmentation to Available-to-Promise and Allocation Strategies. The reason?

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Supply Chain Movement

MAY 4, 2016

EPE – European Procurement Excellence. Providing procurement value in a complex world. In a world in which procurement is emerging as the key value driver for maintaining a company‘s competitive edge, the role of CPO is becoming more strategic. Be part of our procurement and supply chain community! Date: 22 June, 2016.

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TMC

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Last week, I had the opportunity to speak again at CSCMP’s annual global conference, which focused on providing attendees with real-world strategies to maximize and transform supply chains. Like many shippers, a “one size fits all” solution did not fit their needs or strategy.

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ivalua

APRIL 23, 2020

Do you remember the days when we used to attend these things called “conferences”? Like every industry Procurement & Supply Chain software vendors are having to find new approaches in the pandemic world, and firms are coming up with ways of holding events virtually, some of which work better than others. Crazy, wasn’t it! .

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Unlike their customers, usually large shippers with their own sustainability strategies and targets that often span their entire supply chain. Turning our attention to the shippers in the survey sample, we can analyze the strategies they pursue to engage their carriers in GHG emission reduction initiatives.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 11, 2023

The Future Insights Network will be conducting its annual Transform Fest 23 online virtual conference from May 23 through May 24, 2023. This conference is a global wide event that brings together leaders from procurement , supply chain , IT and sustainability to meet, network and plan their business and supply chain transformational efforts.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

One of the goals of the conference was to challenge the audience to redefine work. Similarly, after the conference, I started working with a chemical company to formulate a supply chain strategy. Recently, I hosted the Supply Chain Insights Global Summit. Executing an event in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic is challenging.

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