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Turn Off the Fog Machine: Move Past Groupthink to Drive A Positive, Data-Driven Narrative

Supply Chain Shaman

” In this type of presentation, I struggle to sit in my chair. I prefer a grounded, data-driven presentation focused on improving value. CLM changed its name twenty years ago to the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) to be more inclusive of the source, plan, and make aspects of supply chain management.

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Is it too Early For 2022 Predictions?

Logistics Viewpoints

There will be little relief in 2022 unless the factors driving the increased import volumes—a strong economy and the fundamental shift in consumer behavior to purchase more goods and less services—change. Near or re-shoring sourcing strategies will be evaluated to “shorten” supply chains and gain greater control of supply chain performance.

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6 Customer Service Examples To Maximize Customer Loyalty

ToolsGroup

Several factors contribute to customer loyalty, but providing excellent customer service—and a top-notch experience–is one of the most important in driving retention. 6 Examples of Excellent Customer Experiences. Image source: National Retail Association. Image source: Twitter. Image source: Ikea.

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Supply Visibility: More Important Than Ever. Yet Elusive.

Supply Chain Shaman

Too few companies have a holistic approach to embrace the plan, make, source, and deliver together. Procurement processes–encumbered by a focus on paperless processing, RFPs/RFQs, and efficient procurement–do not embrace the capabilities and requirements of direct material sourcing. Current State of Visibility.

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2025 Ivalua NOW AMER: Recap + Photos

ivalua

Each session, discussion, and presentation showcased the power of teamwork in shaping possibilities that truly matter. Presenters delivered their pitches infused with humor, engaging the audience and making their ideas stand out from the crowd. Brent Griffith Day 2: More Keynotes, Sessions, and Silent Demos!

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What is Source to Pay? Steps, Benefits, and Best Practices

Jaggaer

What is Source to Pay (S2P)? Yet in the case of source to pay, it is wholly justified. That said, many organizations, including large enterprises, may not think in terms of source to pay as an end-to-end process, if they think about it at all. Yet there are good reasons to do so. the public sector).

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Elevating The Voice of the Supply Chain Contrarian

Supply Chain Shaman

Many of the case studies being presented at today’s conferences were born during the pandemic and the post-pandemic turbulence. The audience assumes that the presenting company is outperforming. Watching the presentations, I wonder how we became so laser-focused on such a limited view of risk.

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