Mon.Jan 16, 2023

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Request For Problems (RFP)

Supply Chain Movement

As a company involved in supply chain, how do you find the right software vendor to support your necessary digitalization? That’s a question that comes up again and again during the many conversations I have with supply chain directors and executives. As I walked around the exhibition area at Gartner’s recent supply chain conference in London, I understood why it seems such a difficult question to answer.

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Digital Transformations Require Clean, Accessible, Up to Date Data

Logistics Viewpoints

Matt Elenjickal, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of FourKites, has pointed out that “data is the raw fuel of a digital transformation.” But it must be quality data! “Just as any chef will tell you that anything less than the best quality ingredients can render a dish inedible, so too, bad data can turn any data-driven IT effort sour.”. When enterprise implementations take longer than expected, almost all do, the amount of time needed to clean up the data is often the leading factor.

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ToolsGroup® Announces JustEnough® Real-Time Retail, the Only Retail Planning and Execution Solution That Responds to Shopping Behavior in the Moment

ToolsGroup

BOSTON — January 16, 2023 — ToolsGroup : a global leader in retail and supply chain planning optimization software, today announced the launch of Real-Time Retail, the only retail planning and execution solution that leverages up-to-the minute supply and demand data to respond faster and more effectively to changes in the marketplace in order to lower inventory, ensure product availability, and improve customer satisfaction across channels.

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9 Reasons why you should automate your supply chain

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

When it comes to your business’s supply chain , it can be tempting to stick with what works. If your business has been around for a while, there’s a good chance that you’re still completing inventory counts, picking, packing, and other tasks manually. However, some manual supply chain processes are not only outdated, but also inefficient and even detrimental to your business.

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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report

The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?

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Making The Patient’s Hospital Experience More Pleasant In 7 Easy Steps

IT Supply Chain

By Allen Brown (pictured). Content Writer. The post Making The Patient’s Hospital Experience More Pleasant In 7 Easy Steps appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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2023 Cybersecurity Predictions: Supply Chain Security, Ransomware, & Deepfakes

IT Supply Chain

By Ian Hirst (pictured). Partner, Cyber Threat Services. The post 2023 Cybersecurity Predictions: Supply Chain Security, Ransomware, & Deepfakes appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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How Will Supply Chain Technology Impact E-commerce Businesses in 2023?

Stord

Stord's team of supply chain experts provide insights on the impact of logistics tech on e-commerce in 2023

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Cybersecurity for 2023: The five predictions you need to know

IT Supply Chain

By Adrian Jones (pictured). UK lead for Gatewatcher. The post Cybersecurity for 2023: The five predictions you need to know appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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What would happen if China invaded Taiwan?

Resilinc

One day in August 2022, a group of military and defense strategy experts gathered in Washington, DC, to play a game that simulated a Chinese amphibious invasion of Taiwan in 2026. After running the game 24 times in seven hours, the group found that the United States, Taiwan, Japan, and other allies would likely defeat China and preserve Taiwan’s independence—but at enormous costs.

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The Big Payoff of Application Analytics

Outdated or absent analytics won’t cut it in today’s data-driven applications – not for your end users, your development team, or your business. That’s what drove the five companies in this e-book to change their approach to analytics. Download this e-book to learn about the unique problems each company faced and how they achieved huge returns beyond expectation by embedding analytics into applications.

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The Magic of the Coca-Cola Supply Chain & What Companies Can Learn

RFgen

The Coca-Cola supply chain can be a role model for how beverage manufacturers can improve efficiency. Coca-Cola is a household name. With 48% of global market share and two of the world’s top three beverages, it’s no secret that Coca-Cola is a successful brand. But what makes Coca-Cola so unique is not just its product. The Coca-Cola supply chain is a well-oiled machine with far-reaching impact and a seamless operating model.

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Protecting Data Irrespective of Infrastructure

IT Supply Chain

By Simon Pamplin (pictured). CTO, Certes Networks. The post Protecting Data Irrespective of Infrastructure appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Zach G

Hybrent

“I like the ease of usefor the end user the most. In order to successfully implement a system like this you need to have a buy-in from the end user and this system makes me very easy.” – Zach G., Pavilion Services Director. The post Zach G appeared first on Hybrent Supply Chain Management Software for Healthcare.

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2023

Enterra Insights

Yesterday marked the 96th birthday of the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. He gave his life promoting the cause of civil rights. Although he would have been honored to have a holiday named after him, Dr. King would have stressed that the observance of the holiday was really about the importance of human rights and dignity — causes about which he was passionate.

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Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability

Direct materials sourcing is evolving, with procurement now tasked not only with cost efficiency but managing sustainability and risk management. The environment is marked by heightened demand and expectations, compounded by challenges such as rising input prices, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions. While some embrace cutting-edge tools like AI and blockchain for global trade functions, others lag in technology adoption.

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Tori S

Hybrent

“Best Money you can spend to purchasing/inventory management” – Torl S., Clinical Director. The post Tori S appeared first on Hybrent Supply Chain Management Software for Healthcare.

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Huge Sanctions Are Looming for the Fuel That Powers the World

Supply Chain Brain

The European Union will have to replace about 600,000 barrels a day of diesel imports, and Russia will need to find new buyers for those supplies.

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Tori S

Hybrent

“The ease of ordering all supplies in one place saves time and increases productivity” – Torl S., Clinical Director. The post Tori S appeared first on Hybrent Supply Chain Management Software for Healthcare.

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Sick of Returns? Use Them to Drive Brick-and-Mortar Buys

Supply Chain Brain

Instead of using a stick to influence consumer habits when it comes to returns, Steve Rop suggests using a carrot or two.

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Monetizing Analytics Features

Think your customers will pay more for data visualizations in your application? Five years ago, they may have. But today, dashboards and visualizations have become table stakes. Turning analytics into a source of revenue means integrating advanced features in unique, hard-to-steal ways. Download this white paper to discover which features will differentiate your application and maximize the ROI of your analytics.

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Rebecca R

Hybrent

“I used to have to do orders one at a time, either via email, website, or (the worst) calling on the phone. So tedious! It took hours every day. Now, I can do one massive order in the Hybrent platform…Hitting the generate PO button ONCE fires of all of my order at once.” – Rebecca … Rebecca R Read More » The post Rebecca R appeared first on Hybrent Supply Chain Management Software for Healthcare.

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Green Sheep growing up fast with new WMS solution

SnapFulfil

Leading natural and organic baby product retailer, The Green Sheep Group, has reported immediate stock accuracy and productivity improvements since implementing the flexible cloud based SnapFulfil WMS.

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Becky R

Hybrent

“The Hybrent software makes it incredibly easy to compare prices from different vendors and choose the one that fits your organizations needs the most.”- Becky R., Lab Technician. The post Becky R appeared first on Hybrent Supply Chain Management Software for Healthcare.

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What Is Spend Management and Why Is It Important?

Precoro

Keep reading to find out more about: What is spend management? Types of expenditures to consider Difference between spend management and expense management Steps to build a spend management system Importance of spend management Challenges of spend management Risks of poor spend management What is Spend Management? Spend management is a set of practices for controlling how a business spends money.

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GEP Outlook Report 2024

Procurement and supply chain leaders have faced their share of disruption and economic turmoil these past four years. Whether from geopolitical tensions or the havoc caused by the pandemic and its aftershocks, plenty of challenges remain. Despite this, leaders are seeing a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel — inflation is decreasing, interest rates are leveling off and supply chain volatility is easing.

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Karr L

Hybrent

“I previously worked with a different ordering system and I am so glad I was introduced to Hybrent.” – Karr L., Procurement Specialist. The post Karr L appeared first on Hybrent Supply Chain Management Software for Healthcare.

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COP27 attempts to Steer Shipping Industry to New Direction.

All Things Supply Chain

The most recent (COP27) was held in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt between Nov 6, 2022 – Nov 18, 2022.

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Zach G

Hybrent

“I really like the quality of service I get from the customer service individuals.” – Zach G., Pavilion Services Director. The post Zach G appeared first on Hybrent Supply Chain Management Software for Healthcare.

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Custodians of money to custodians of data and trust – an interview with David Birch

Axway

The following article is an adapted transcript based on the audio recording of Season 3, Episode 8 of the Mr. Open Banking podcast. The audio version is available here.

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How To Package & Price Embedded Analytics

Just by embedding analytics, app owners can charge 24% more for their product. How much value could you add? This framework from Software Pricing Partners explains how application enhancements can extend your product offerings. You’ll learn: How to take a disciplined approach to pricing The three elements of the Packaging Decision Framework Ways to structure your new embedded analytics offering Download the White Paper to learn about How To Package & Price Embedded Analytics.

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Heather B

Hybrent

“(I like that) I can compare different vendor pricing at the same time when purchasing a product.” – Heather B., Materials Manager. The post Heather B appeared first on Hybrent Supply Chain Management Software for Healthcare.

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Watch: How’s DEI Working Out in the Workplace?

Supply Chain Brain

Dr. Ella Washington, founder and chief executive officer of Ellavate Solutions and a professor of practice at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business, discusses the state of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace today.

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Lisa G

Hybrent

“Hybrent has been an excellent tool for the facility. The ordering, approval, receiving and invoicing team are on the page. Having open communication in these critical areas saves time and money! ” – Lisa G., Materials Manager. The post Lisa G appeared first on Hybrent Supply Chain Management Software for Healthcare.