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New Report Reveals 5 Trends Reshaping Government Procurement

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National survey of state procurement officials finds states are moving toward a more modern approach to buying. 27, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — States are becoming more data-driven and value-focused in their purchasing. Leading states include Michigan, Georgia, Massachusetts, Ohio and New York. WASHINGTON, Aug.

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Consumer Packaged Goods Manufacturers and Consumer-centric Supply Chains

Enterra Insights

Michael Baudendistel ( @FWavesRail ), an analyst and Market Expert at FreightWaves, reports, “There were some interesting, if perhaps intuitive, highlights from the latest University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers. Taking the Digital Path to Purchase. ”[3]. Stable Consumer Behaviors.

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Podcast: Rob Handfield on Suppliers, Data, Tech, and Talent

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On this episode of Supply Chain Next, Rob speaks with host Richard Donaldson about technology, data, supplier relationships, what’s changing as a result of COVID-19, and up-and-coming supply chain talent. In the 1990s, purchasing managers were focusing on how to beat up their suppliers in order to buy cheaper. Analytics is key.

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Further Details and Highlights- Logility’s Acquisition of Starboard Solutions

Supply Chain Matters

Traverse City, Michigan based provider Starboard provides an innovative and interactive digital twin of a physical supply chain network leveraging gaming technology to allow users to explore what-if supply chain and business scenarios. Reportedly, three customer are currently shared with Logility. . Added Highlights. Bob Ferrari.

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Let the Design Begin…

Supply Chain Shaman

It was held at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. On Wednesday, the theatre at the Michigan League was bursting at the seams to hold over 500 attendees. The goal was to translate volume and unit-based data into a profitability “what-if” analysis. This week, I spoke at the Llamasoft Summercon Conference.

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Supply Chains are Critical for a Great Customer Experience

Enterra Insights

Customers don’t want to think about supply chains; they just want great purchasing experiences. Bob Trebilcock, editorial director of Modern Materials Handling , reports Todd Walker, a spokesperson for Amazon, claims, “Everything at Amazon starts with the customer, and we work backwards from there.”[1]

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Solving the Supply Chain Planning Puzzle

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I can’t wait to receive my Michigan State themed shoes – GO GREEN , GO WHITE.). Delivery of ‘make to stock’ products to a home or business is now available within hours of making a purchase. An estimated, 75% of available supply chain data originates from outside the ERP system.