Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Increasingly, companies will take sustainability criteria into account in their purchasing decisions. EcoVadis is a purpose driven, for profit corporation based in Paris, France. Corporations are kicking off these initiatives both because their customers expect it and because of increasing regulatory pressure.

Resource Reduction

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

Check out What is Virtual Procurement and Why Should You Care? Where is procurement, outsourcing, sourcing, supply chain, and purchasing going? Secondarily, we will include information from other procurement professionals and procurement firms about their experiences, what they forecast, and what they are seeing.

Manufacturing Procurement

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).

Manufacturing Procurement

EcoVadis

JULY 13, 2018

No matter what industry you operate in, procurement can create immense value — in some sectors, for instance construction, as much as 80 percent of revenue goes into the supply chain. Unlike many other standards, ISO 20400 is not intended for certification, but it may lead to performance assessments. What Are the Key Benefits?

Procurement Analytics

ivalua

APRIL 7, 2022

NEW Payments Solution. Ivalua remains the only vendor recognized as a leader in every current Procurement report spanning S2P by Gartner and Forrester. Next, we welcomed a fascinating roundtable session featuring Thales , AXA , Accor and DECATHLON FRANCE moderated by Dr. Natacha TREHAN. David Khuat-Duy. 750 plus employees.

Procurement Solutions

EcoVadis

MAY 9, 2018

Direct purchasing by governments and state-owned enterprises accounts for 12 percent of GDP in OECD countries, and in the U.K. Sustainable public procurement can also be beneficial from the economic perspective: It can generate income, reduce costs and promote innovation among domestic producers. National Procurement Standards.

Manufacturing Procurement

Freightos

JULY 26, 2018

Across twenty additional countries, Amazon’s other centers are predominantly focused on fulfillment and delivery stations while some countries, like Italy, the UK, Germany, France, Spain, Singapore, and Japan also have Prime delivery facilities. Let’s Talk About Boats, Ships, and Trucks.

Logistics Network Optimization Software

EcoVadis

NOVEMBER 14, 2009

The B2B community Agrion just published an interesting article , raising the question: Green Procurement: Are private companies greener than the authorities? There is at least one area where I see a fundamental difference between Private and Public Green Procurement.

Optimal Sourcing

Freightos

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

On the horizontal carrier integration front, Maersk has doubled down on its extension from ocean consolidation (Hamburg Sud, 2017) to air cargo, increasing Maersk Air by 33% with three leased cargo planes and two new Boeing purchases. This isn’t just about purchasing power. Image via StarAir.dk). Behind the Maersk shift.

Price Reduction

EcoVadis

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Procurement teams may be wondering “What is the Circular Economy and how might it be integrated into supply chain management?”. Correctly, many companies are focusing on the supply chain, engaging with their upstream partners to implement innovative procurement practices.

Manufacturing Procurement

Procurement Academy

MARCH 2, 2023

Ewellix, part of the Schaeffler Group, is the leading global manufacturer and supplier of linear motion solutions, which incorporate state-of-the-art designs, components, and digital technology. The results Ewellix launched the training to their procurement and supply chain team in early November 2022 and have already seen results.

Case Study

KEPLER Consulting

APRIL 5, 2019

In France, more than 8 million square meters of additional storage surface have been put out on the market in 2018 by 40 logistics players. In a recent benchmark among players of the retail sector (brand with a network of at least 100 stores in France), the declared costs of their Supply Chain fluctuate between 8 and 15%.

Network Design Software

EcoVadis

OCTOBER 17, 2017

The Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector has led the charge for sustainable procurement in recent years as technology companies push hard to meet consumer demands for transparency in the supply chain. Even as the new U.S.

Waste Reduction

DynaSys

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

The company employs 500 people located in France and in China with strong competencies to serve the needs of our customers. They have more than 4 000 customers worldwide, representing all retail chains: from independent stores, to central purchasing and online Pure Players.

Manufacturing Procurement

Logistics Bureau

MARCH 14, 2018

Affected by changes in production, procurement and distribution methods, warehousing has continually been pushed and pulled in different directions. In addition, Liège is equidistant from the major cities of Amsterdam (Netherlands), Frankfurt (Germany), and Paris (France). Who Will Do Your Warehousing?

Warehousing

OptiProERP

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

They also would like to automate the purchase order process and vendor management. Its powerful reporting tools make it simple for them to provide the required reports to the FDA. As goods are received, inventory levels automatically update, and purchasing is notified immediately. They want all their departments linked together.

Manufacturing Procurement

SupplyOn

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Anne CARRERE welcomes the participants In the morning of October 18th 2018, Anne CARRERE from BoostAeroSpace (BAS) welcomed about 45 participants, mostly customer representatives, mainly from France, Germany and Italy, but also solution providers. First pilots from solution are expected in early 2019.

Procurement Solutions

EcoVadis

MAY 24, 2019

More than 600 CSR and procurement professionals, attended Sustain , the annual EcoVadis event dedicated to responsible purchasing earlier this year. LPR converts some of its customers to the rental palette (pooling), a sustainable solution. “Being rated gold proves that all our efforts have been worthwhile.

Optimal Sourcing

HICX Solutions

MAY 30, 2019

The French unit, meanwhile, may have its own record for ‘FedEx France’. Bryan Nella, an executive at multinational enterprise software organisation Infor , talks about some of the practical advantages that can be enjoyed in the world of digital procurement once supplier data is accurate. Are there really three suppliers?

Procurement Analytics

EcoVadis

JULY 11, 2016

This workshop brought together Global Compact LEAD companies and other members convened to define and bring urgency to sustainable procurement, and to discuss how they can motivate and mobilize their companies to address this next frontier in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) progress.

Procurement Analytics

EcoVadis

JUNE 16, 2016

The amount of ocean products consumers can purchase from grocery stores and restaurants is bountiful and varied. This paper explores why forced labor in seafood industry supply chains continues to grab headlines, tarnish brand images, and challenge procurement teams – and what they can do about it. Introduction. Shrimp tacos.

Supply Chain Design Software

ivalua

MAY 11, 2021

Risk management, cost reduction and digital transformation — these are the three top priorities for procurement organisations in the Middle East today, according to a global survey conducted by Ivalua’s global partner PwC. According to Dr. El-Jawahari, procurement’s priorities have shifted in the Middle East since the pandemic’s onset.

Optimal Sourcing

Supply Chain Movement

JANUARY 15, 2015

The business and the mind-set of the company had already moved from one that used to sell products to one that manufactures and delivers complex solutions. The business is getting tougher as more and more professional buyers at Customer’s site are managing procurement and purchasing. Break – accelerate – break.

Manufacturing Procurement

SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Procurement : Sourcing and purchasing the necessary supplies and materials, such as food, medical items, and shelter materials. Supplies and Personnel: Procuring and deploying necessary materials and specialized personnel can be difficult, especially in emergencies.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Resilinc

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Peter Guinto capped his 12-year Air Force career in procurement by serving on the federal COVID supply chain task force and becoming head of contracting for the Medium-altitude UAS Division—the unit responsible for keeping the United States’ edge in warfighting drones. Further, AI mapping tools cannot do part-site mapping.

Government

Freight Waves

JUNE 25, 2025

Gains at FedEx Express were partially offset by higher purchased transportation and wage rates and the expiration of a major U.S. Flexible air network mitigates tariff uncertainty FedEx leveraged digital tools and its trade compliance expertise to help customers, whipsawed by fast-changing tariff policies, change import strategies.

Cost Reduction Strategies

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 2, 2019

Viparis has chosen Ivalua and CKS to equip its Procurement department with a software suite that meets the challenges of an exceptional deadline for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris and will help sustain the Group’s growth. We were convinced by the quality and the extensive functional scope of the Ivalua solution.

Optimal Sourcing

ivalua

APRIL 20, 2023

Ivalua, a global leader in spend management , and its partner Axys Consultants today announced that Hutchinson has selected Ivalua’s eProcurement software to expand the scope of its currently implemented solution and meet its evolving procurement requirements. In 2022, it generated a revenue of €4.400 billion.

Procurement Solutions

ivalua

MARCH 18, 2021

Solution deployed in 10 days to improve direct material sourcing, increasing profitability. This greatly increases the company’s agility, allowing highly efficient purchasing operations. The Ivalua solution empowers us to deliver value to CPOs throughout Belgium”.

Optimal Sourcing

Precoro

JUNE 21, 2022

Company: Green Cell Locations: Poland, England, France Industry: Technology, Consumer Electronics Website: [link] Using Precoro since: 2019 Users: 66 and counting Client’s evaluation: 8/10 Featuring: Jacek Zmuda – Controlling Manager, and Katarzyna Siedlarczyk – Junior Controlling Specialist What is Green Cell?

Procurement Solutions

ivalua

MARCH 18, 2021

Solution deployed in 10 days to improve direct material sourcing, increasing profitability. This greatly increases the company’s agility, allowing highly efficient purchasing operations. The Ivalua solution empowers us to deliver value to CPOs throughout Belgium”. About Ivalua.

Manufacturing Procurement

Supply Chain Movement

JANUARY 21, 2016

SynerTrade, provider of purchasing software and apps for more efficient procurement procedures, is growing robustly. More than 250 customers in 11 countries have already entrusted their purchasing processes to the software company with French-German roots.

Procurement Solutions

ivalua

DECEMBER 19, 2018

PKP Energetyka, launched the implementation of Ivalua’s state-of-the-art Procurement and Sourcing solution with the participation of OptiBuy. Paris, France – 15 th January, 2019 – PKP Energetyka is a leader in the construction and maintenance of contact line systems as well as railway electrical power engineering in Poland.

Optimal Sourcing

Precoro

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Now Electra has offices in France, Belgium, and Italy, with Spain and Switzerland marking the next destinations on their expansion roadmap. Rémi Lelarge, the Head of Procurement and Logistics at Electra, shared their story of building a comprehensive procurement process with Precoro.

Procurement Solutions

ivalua

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Paris, France – 20 November, 2019 – Ivalua, a global leader in Cloud Spend Management solutions and its key consulting partner Kronos Group have joined forces to successfully deliver Purchase2Pay & Contract Management at H.Essers, a major logistics service provider. excellence,” adds Benoit Graas, Partner at Kronos Group.

Groups

Precoro

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

By bringing procurement and project management under one umbrella, businesses can streamline operations, speed delivery, and drive growth that lasts. This guide explores the benefits of project procurement management and outlines key steps for creating a Project Procurement Management Plan (PPMP) that drives business growth and innovation.

Procurement Analytics