Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 29, 2021

They view their implementation of a tightly integrated suite of applications delivered in a public cloud infrastructure from Oracle as a platform on which they can build to help drive continuous innovation. For example, the bricks in a pizza oven are refractory bricks. HWI employed a crawl-walk-run methodology.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 22, 2023

I’ve said it before (right here in Logistics Viewpoints), but it’s worth repeating: the digital transformation of our complex global supply chains is an ongoing journey. And progress comes in increments both large and small as we build on the breakthroughs and innovations that have come before. Why is this shift such a big deal?

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Procurement Academy

OCTOBER 19, 2023

A crucial part of successful procurement strategies is the art and science of negotiation. Procurement negotiation refers to a buyer (usually from a company) and a seller (usually from a supplier) working together and discussing the likes of pricing, terms, conditions, and other aspects of a procurement contract.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

Restructuring Global Value Chains & Tariff Reduction – A Continuous Evolution for Supply Chains. The trade war is now part of the “new normal,” and this has created a global ripple effect. Restructuring Global Value Chains & Tariff Reduction – A Continuous Evolution for Supply Chains.

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Proxima

JANUARY 25, 2024

To cut through the often-overwhelming noise in the procurement landscape – from geopolitics to supply disruption, digital to sustainability, and beyond – we consult leading CPOs to get their take on where we should be focussing efforts in the coming year. will be key for CPOs to translate innovation into action. And resilience.

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Procurement Academy

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Additionally, if your employees are highly proficient, they can help to create an atmosphere that fosters innovation and can even influence your business’ stock market performance. A proficient team will drive innovation Skill proficiency and innovative thinking are closely intertwined.

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ModusLink Corporation

APRIL 22, 2024

By harnessing the capabilities of a global 3PL partner, companies can unlock new possibilities for efficiency, scalability, and innovation in their electronics assembly processes. Global Reach, Local Expertise: Understanding the global footprint of 3PL providers and their local presence.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

The job of procurement is to ensure performance is as promised, risk is low and business objectives are being met through collaboration. Suppliers are a source of growth, innovation and efficiency, but if they are not managed holistically, they can be a source of risk, poor performance and noncompliance.

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

I’m proud to be part of a team and an organization that embodies these values, driving customer-centric innovations and helping companies navigate supply chain uncertainty.” Women have been making a significant impact in supply chain management, contributing to the growth and innovation of the supply chain industry.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 14, 2021

Featuring Our 12 Best Procurement Articles! Procurement and Sustainability are your business’ Yin and Yang. Procurement and Sustainability are two disciplines and business functions that exist in a perfectly harmonious contradiction. Procurement is fundamentally centered around the act of acquisition and/or buying.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 3, 2023

In today’s fast-paced and competitive business landscape, organizations across industries are realizing the immense value of effective procurement practices. Procurement professionals play a vital role in driving operational efficiency, cost savings, and strategic decision-making. But how do you get started? Do not worry!

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ivalua

DECEMBER 14, 2020

In a recent webinar, “ How to Leverage S2P Platforms to Enable Supply Chain Resilience ,” procurement experts from Forrester, Ivalua and Procurement Leaders discussed how digital transformation and the technologies that enable it can help companies mitigate risk and be more agile and resilient.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

In my previous posts, I looked at how to successfully launch a digital transformation and progress to best-in-class Procurement. This is where helping organizations innovate, ensuring business agility and even growing revenue comes into play. Global automotive component supplier Meritor is a great example.

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American Global Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

It involves coordinating and integrating various activities, from procurement to production to distribution, to ensure the seamless flow of goods and services. In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, innovation has become a key driver of competitive advantage. Recycling and reuse lend themselves to innovation.

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SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Whether you’re a seasoned procurement professional or just stepping into the world of sourcing and acquisitions, understanding the nuances of procurement synonyms can make all the difference. So, get ready to elevate your communication skills and gain a deeper understanding of the procurement domain.

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Precoro

MARCH 31, 2023

March 21 was the second annual iteration of World Sustainable Procurement Day , an online event organized by the Sustainable Procurement Pledge team, SPP Chapters, SPP Champions, and partners to raise awareness about the importance of ethical procurement and to share the best sustainability practices with organizations worldwide.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 18, 2022

In a previously published Supply Chain Matters posting, we called reader attention to a perhaps different senior supply chain leadership model, which being liquor distiller Brown Forman’s new model that is led by a Chief Global Supply Chain and Technology Officer CSCTO) , with IT and global information security reporting to this senior executive.

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Kuznetsova is among the supply chain leaders and executives whose accomplishments, mentorship and examples set a foundation for women in all levels of a company’s supply chain network. BOSTON — Sept. Her success as a leader both reflects and propels women’s advancement not just in supply chain, but in the professional world in general.

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Precoro

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The procurement landscape is ever changing, and recently, in contrast to the traditional procure-to-pay platforms, we have seen the emergence of a new type of software solution, intake-to-pay, which is marketed as a more comprehensive solution. But hold on: are we sure that wasn't all possible with procure-to-pay, anyway?

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 9, 2023

The current taxonomy (or frame/models) for the engines does not address the issues of the global multinational manufacturing company. In the Global Supply Chain, there are More Constraints To Address Than Just Manufacturing. MRP Alone Is Not Sufficient for Procurement. Procurement planning inside of lead time is not sufficient.

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HICX Solutions

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

He is Director of the EIPM Value Creation Observatory , where he conducts research on innovation, purchasing and new technologies that are changing industries. Herve begins the conversation by talking about his newly released book, which really drills into the pace of change in procurement activities.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 10, 2022

In February, Klaus Niebur, the director of global supply chain risk management at Autoliv, and Jan Thiessen, the managing director at targetP!, This global, Tier 1 manufacturer is headquartered in Stockholm and had revenues of over $8 billion last year. in turn, is a boutique procurement consultancy.

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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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Freightos

MARCH 17, 2019

The annual fixed-price contract is the current go-to for ocean freight procurement. Just like streaming replaced that iPod as a better way of listening to music, ocean freight procurement now has a better way. But Does Fixed Ocean Price Procurement Need Fixing? This, of course, requires a reputable global freight index.

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Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2018

With the digitization of the source-to-pay process being a key initiative for many chief procurement officers, to the inherent automation which promises to accelerate innovations such as artificial intelligence (AI), digitization is growing. However, it is fundamental to empowering procurement success in the modern age.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Companies of all sizes have been capturing the value from Global Supply Chain to increase the economies of scale and scope for years. Due to the rapid change in global business environment, managers find it difficult to gain the edge over competitors. However, you may wonder what kind of practices really work.

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Synovos

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Improve Operational Efficiency and Eliminate Internal Complexity Through Digital Procurement From better spend visibility to reduced order times and more, can your organization afford to miss out on the benefits of digital procurement? “Any good procurement team needs access to reliable data.”

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

But few people really understand what it is, how it works and more importantly, why it is so important to Procurement. This paper seeks to answer those questions and specifically address its benefits to the Procurement process by addressing the following checklist: Checklist. What is Artificial Intelligence or AI?

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Synovos

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The assessment focuses on 21 sustainability criteria that are grouped into four themes: environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement. RS Integrated Supply was introduced by RS Group in 2022 after combining Synovos and IESA, two procurement and supply chain management companies. million customers.

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Proxima

MAY 15, 2020

One popular movement that provides a good example is the pursuit of resilience and, in particular, the pursuit of resilience in the face of low-cost country sourcing, or low-cost complex supply chains. Embrace Innovation to unlock new sustainable value. There are many competing forces coming out of the pandemic. Possibly not.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Our organization’s products, customers, and profit, are ultimately a byproduct of the global supply chain networks that operate on a daily basis to add value through collaboration. Traditional notions of innovation are often that innovation is to be driven forward by the internal structure of an organization (Olsson 2017).

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ivalua

JUNE 27, 2022

Ivalua’s global reach of buyers and their suppliers helps us deliver on our mission-providing access to working capital to businesses so they can grow and thrive. This removes risk when buying from innovative or SME suppliers while creating a larger supplier base to target with early payment opportunities via C2FO marketplace.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

As I look at the financials, I question what the value could be if we got serious about innovation through new forms of analytics. For a gal like me, innovation is painfully slow. Companies are hanging their hats on marketing buzzwords, not innovation. Procurement Operates On An Island. The reason? Broad Strokes.

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Requis

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Similar to the power usage effectiveness (PUE) metric, which catalyzed energy efficiency innovations in data centers, the circularity ratio can drive transformative changes in supply chains. . For example, tremendous rhetoric complicates initiating sustainability programs and avoiding greenwashing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2022

The SDGs developed by the UN are a collection of 17 interlinked global goals designed to be a “blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all”. The SDGs were developed in the Post-2015 Development Agenda as the future global development framework to succeed the Millennium Development Goals which were ended in 2015.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Digital Procurement article and permission to publish here provided by Katherine Barrios of xeneta.com. The Hackett Group has recently released their analysis of their procurement benchmarking database. It demonstrates the advantages of working with a digital procurement strategy. Important Digital Procurement Trends.

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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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