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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. Building a new factory or warehouse takes time and is capital intensive.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 4-8, 2016)

Talking Logistics

MercuryGate Launches Global, Omni-modal Freight Procurement Solution. Manhattan Associates Empowers Warehouse Managers With New E-Commerce Capabilities. Descartes Showcases Logistics Technology Platform Innovations at Global User and Partner Conference. Swisslog acquires Power Automation Systems (PAS).

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This Week in Logistics News (December 14-18, 2015)

Talking Logistics

Conceptually, other retailers could store goods in Amazon’s warehouses, then have Amazon manage the entire delivery operation. Allow me to elaborate for him by pointing you to my post from earlier this year, Procuring Logistics Services is Not the Same as Buying Paper Clips. Song of the Week: “Heaven or Las Vegas” by Cocteau Twins.

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3 Tips for Placing the Customer at the Center of Your Hospitality Supply Chain

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Working out of a single Beverly Hills office and six regional affiliates, the chain’s procurement system deals with suppliers that then negotiate warehousing and delivery. Green supply chain optimization helps businesses improve the sustainability of their procurement manufacturing and distribution.

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S&OP, a vision for the future. The expert interview series #7

Supply Chain Trend

Currently as the Director of Supply Chain for Newell Brands Applied Materials, he oversees the SIOP process, production planning, procurement, warehousing, and logistics for servicing big box retailers including Walmart, Lowe’s, and The Home Depot.

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