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Key Takeaways from SAP Spend Connect Live

Logistics Viewpoints

At SAP Spend Connect Live, held October 14-16 in Las Vegas, SAP did make several significant product announcements. Their copilot-style solution is known as Joule. While SAP has had procurement analytics solutions, last year at Spend Connect Live, SAP announced the Spend Control Tower. It is a brilliant tool.”

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What Is Old Is New Again. Maybe, Just Maybe, the Emperor Is Getting Some Clothes.

Supply Chain Shaman

The solution solved a relevant industry issue. In the height of the e-commerce craze, the marketplace offerings started with a focus on e-procurement. The widely-held view was that the e-procurement market would fuel the next generation of marketplace applications. Transora had a short history. Clear governance.

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Top Takeaways from Coupa Inspire

Logistics Viewpoints

It ran from April 11 th through the 13 th at the Aria Resort in Las Vegas. This technology allows businesses to unify their procurement, expense management, invoicing, payments, contract management, and spend analysis processes and reporting. Coupa also offers a robust, market share leading, supply chain design solution.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 3 – 9)

Logistics Viewpoints

We have all seen the math, and even with her concert in Tokyo on February 10, she still has time to get to Las Vegas for kickoff thanks to the magic of the international date line. In a strange twist, all the parking spaces for private planes in Las Vegas are currently booked, according to the Associated Press.

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Let the Design Begin…

Supply Chain Shaman

It was far a cry from the neon and glitzy hotels of Las Vegas where I am often speaking. The attendees were sitting on the edge of their seats to hear about the next release of Llamasoft software. Network design tools were essential to manage the improvement of both together. The theatre was packed. Reflections.

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Boston University’s Sourcing Transformation

Logistics Viewpoints

In 2017, a strategy consultant was hired to do a top-to-bottom assessment of the Boston University procurement program. Randall Moore was hired as the new chief procurement officer in May. Facilities sourcing and construction contracting were centralized in the procurement department. This is not a purchase made very often. “I

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The Five Key Takeaways from ShopTalk 2023

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offering insights spanning shopper engagement, emerging channels, store experience, technology, and organization changes, the Las Vegas-based conference welcomed thousands of professionals from almost 3,000 established retailers and brands. A solution that helps them accomplish all of that in real-time.