ivalua

MAY 9, 2023

That must span the full breadth of information required throughout the product and supplier lifecycle, from product design details to planned orders and forecasts. 73% of the 470 respondents spanning 9 countries across North America, Europe and Asia felt they outperformed their competitors across the top priorities in the past year.

Optimal Sourcing 130

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Supply Chain Movement

AUGUST 14, 2014

We run a supplier management approach to screen suppliers for their suitability for orders and escalation processes. Two years ago we opened production cooperations in South Africa and China and we are currently building another cooperation in North America.

Negotiating Skills 87

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Supply Chain Network

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

The transaction will enhance XPO’s range of supply chain solutions by making XPO the second largest less-than-truckload (LTL) provider in North America, and will expand the company’s global contract logistics platform. XPO and Con-way both have e-fulfillment contract logistics platforms in North America and Europe.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 60

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Proxima

APRIL 13, 2020

Observations from EVP of North America – Dan Colling s, April 13th. During this time, Procurement teams have played a critical role in helping businesses manage these extremely challenging conditions – in some cases, they have enabled businesses to meet vast levels of demand. The last few weeks have been extraordinary.

Procurement 52

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Some of the materials were sourced and managed by the customers. Still the sourcing and supplier management of other materials was delegated to our facilities. Each facility leader reported into a Regional Vice President of Operations, one for each of Asia, Europe and North America.

Optimal Sourcing 95

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 12, 2023

The combined company is to be headquartered in North America and be listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Proceeds from this latest equity infusion will reportedly be utilized to expand this tech provider’s growth across North America , Europe and Asia along with expanded industries.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 26, 2020

Again this involved EMC but under my leadership (and working with a great team) we transitioned all of their business with Celestica at the time from North America and Europe to Asia; costs got better, availability got better, and quality got better. Look at Amazon – that is customer-centric company with a supply chain core competency.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Supplier Management. There have been no efforts at supplier consolidation or performance management. Depending upon the size of your company, and the location of your suppliers, facilities, and customers, you may need to use some combination of road, rail, ocean or air transportation.

Cost Reduction Strategies 79

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EcoVadis

JUNE 13, 2019

Now in our sixth year supporting the SPLC, it did not disappoint: This was the strongest and the most diverse gathering of committed and capable practitioners we’ve ever seen in North America — it felt like a real groundswell of action on sustainable purchasing! Strong Focus on Supplier Practices, and Private Sector.

Procurement Solutions 40

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 17, 2022

This survey of a reported 750 CEO’s and other C-Suite executives was conducted in May 2022, among executives based in North America , Latin America , Asia and Europe. A further data point to these notions can be found in a newly released C-Suite Outlook Mid-Year survey report, published by The Conference Board. cyberattacks.

Inventory Reduction 52

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 17, 2018

Again this involved EMC but under my leadership (and working with a great team) we transitioned all of their business with Celestica at the time from North America and Europe to Asia; costs got better, availability got better, and quality got better. Look at Amazon – that is customer-centric company with a supply chain core competency.

Supply Chain Network Software 45

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ivalua

JULY 7, 2025

For example, a global manufacturer using SAP in Europe and Oracle in North America can manage all invoice approvals, validations, and reporting through Ivalua, without disrupting existing systems or workflows. It also strengthens supplier relationships by increasing transparency and speeding up payments.

Procurement Solutions 130

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ivalua

JUNE 24, 2015

You should care because you and your organization are investing in new technologies to help automate and standardize your internal sourcing and supplier management processes. As you evaluate sourcing and supplier management tools, you need to keep the challenges of big data in mind and how it will affect your future.

Big Data 100

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QAD

MAY 18, 2023

It’s also important to know that for a clean vehicle to be eligible for the tax credit, final assembly must take place in North America and it may not exceed a Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $55,000 unless it’s a sport utility vehicle, van or pickup truck. The maximum MSRP for those products is $80,000. That’s right.

Price Reduction 98

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Technology companies in North America and Europe are especially dependent on contract manufacturing in China and just-in-time shipments. Flexible and holistic supply management will be key. . Jim Bureau , JAGGAER CEO, comments: “ It is vital to have robust supplier management and risk mitigation strategies in place.

Supply Chain Network Software 88

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 23, 2024

According to a featured update on the company’s corporate website , McDonald’s North America Chief Supply Chain Officer Cesar Piña indicated that “ swift and decisive action ” is being taken following an E. Coli outbreak. “

Food 52

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HICX Solutions

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Spend Matters Q2 2022 SolutionMap Insider report suggests HICX excels at a range of supplier management requirements which are particularly needed in today’s world,” said Jason Busch, Spend Matters Founder and CEO.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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Unleashed

JANUARY 18, 2021

Beyond rising domestic demand, exports to the likes of North America and China are expected to support revenue growth. Official recommendations to use supplements to support healthcare needs in old age have contributed to the industry’s reputation and expansion. billion by 2021.

Trends 59

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 24, 2025

companies would relocate at least part of their supply chains to North America by 2026. Supplier Diversification Relying on a single country for sourcing is increasingly risky. Companies are diversifying suppliers across multiple regions to hedge against tariffs. Reshoring, or bringing production back to the U.S.,

Price Reduction 97

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 13, 2025

and North America logistics industry. or North America based retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers are anticipating inventory hedging, pre-loading or dare we state, just-in-case inventory management strategies for the coming year. The sub index of Inventory Levels declined 6.1

North America 52

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Some key aspects of how Ikea manages its supply chain – from suppliers to the shop floor – are: Supplier relationships : Ikea creates close and often long-term relationships with suppliers – which means they can secure quality materials at lower prices. Gap’s inventory management strategy Gap Inc.

Inventory Reduction 97

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 3, 2025

From a North America goods movement perspective, business broadcasting network CNBC cited data from the Association of American Railroads indicating that such tariffs will impact upwards of over $200 billion in cross-border regional rail import and export material movements. In all, the scope of such actions apply to a reported $1.5

Procurement Analytics 52

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

This chain’s North America Chief Supply Chain Officer was quickly involved in the news narrative, publicly indicating that the suspect slivered onions were sourced to a single supplier, which was subsequently identified as being California based Taylor Farms.

Supply Chain Software 52

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 19, 2025

The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) reportedly represents over 100,000 production, technical and engineering worker groups at Boeing , Bombardier and Airbus workers in Canada , along with production workers at aircraft fuselage and airframe structures supplier Spirit AeroSystems.

Aerospace 52

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 5, 2025

Further April PMI Reporting Highlights We call reader attention to further noteworthy PMI reporting relative to April: North America The S&P Global Mexico Manufacturing PMI fell to a reported value of 44.8 The implications of tariffs applied to existing North America trading partners is also evidenced.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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