Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

It’s human nature to want to start a new year with new goals—the ever-present new year’s resolutions. Sourcing and procurement comes in close second at 88 percent, followed by innovation at 87 percent. Data management —This trend was added this year, and it jumped into the third spot.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 13, 2024

This technology allows businesses to unify their procurement, expense management, invoicing, payments, sourcing, contract management, and spend analysis processes and reporting. She knew the company was innovative; after all, Coupa created a new software enterprise category: business spend management. What an opportunity!”

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Proxima

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Simon Geale recently sat down with Kodiak Hub to record Feature Frontier, a 20-minute dive into a few things procurement but in particular the importance of supplier collaboration. Collaboration must be up there as one of the most frequently used words in event agendas or strategy presentations in procurement circles.

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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.

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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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HICX Solutions

JUNE 12, 2023

In this episode of the Supplier Experience Live podcast, we spoke with Yash Rai , Vice President, Procurement and Supply Chain Solutions at The Smart Cube. Yash has over 14 years of experience working in the procurement domain. Supplier risk monitoring The second biggest trend he sees right now is around supplier risk.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The procurement department is an integral part of any organization, playing a crucial role in the purchasing process. To get the most out of any procurement team, all the associated key roles need to be filled with qualified individuals that understand both technology and the principles of supply chain management.

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HICX Solutions

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

His expertise is wide-ranging, from supply chain logistics, procurement analytics, and marketing through to innovation. Within this scope, Dave discussed with us trends in blockchain , big data, AI, drones, machine learning, and 3D printing. Data: the supply chain’s past, present and future.

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ivalua

MARCH 14, 2019

It’s a question that you can answer for yourself at Ivalua Now – The Art of Procurement , being held, appropriately enough, at The Louvre, Paris 10 th – 12 th April. In the process, these advances are enabling procurement leaders to look beyond their traditional remit. So what’s “art” got to do with it? appeared first on Ivalua.

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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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ivalua

APRIL 27, 2023

A recent webinar hosted by Supply Chain Now, “Balancing Cost, Risk and Sustainability in the Midst of Uncertainty, ” took an in-depth look on what it takes to transform Procurement into a highly efficient function that supports these key initiatives. She also explained how Ivalua was instrumental in making that happen.

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ivalua

APRIL 27, 2023

A recent webinar hosted by Supply Chain Now, “Balancing Cost, Risk and Sustainability in the Midst of Uncertainty, ” took an in-depth look on what it takes to transform Procurement into a highly efficient function that supports these key initiatives. She also explained how Ivalua was instrumental in making that happen.

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QAD

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The upcoming 9th UK Lumenia ERP HEADtoHEAD event, scheduled for 13-14 March 2024 in Milton Keynes, presents a unique opportunity for decision-makers in manufacturing and supply chain organizations to explore leading ERP solutions that can drive business transformation.

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ivalua

MAY 17, 2023

This year, our discussions covered Invoice Automation, Scope 3 Emissions, Contract Management, Supply Chain Collaboration, Indirect/Services Procurement, and Supplier Management–Customer of Choice. With the support of technology, procurement is well-positioned to help organizations adapt to today’s uncertain world,” he added.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 28, 2020

The Procurement, or Purchasing, function is considered by many to be a necessary but non-strategic part of any organization. But there is a profoundly significant Procurement value chain. Procurement is strategic! Now is the time for Procurement to SELL! Could the CPO Be Replaced by the Chief Value Officer? ” Ouch!

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Supply Chain Movement

JULY 21, 2015

Global Supply Chain & Procurement Summit. parity.com/global-supply-chain-procurement-summit/. Achieving this goal relies mainly on the Procurement and Supply Chain Management team. Corporate Parity aims to present you with the opportunity to find premier tools and methodologies for excelling within the supply chain.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 11, 2023

With the ever-evolving business landscape, staying current on the latest industry trends and best practices is crucial for your success. It covers the basics of procurement, including procurement strategies, contract management, and supplier selection. The information is presented in a simple and understandable way.

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Supply Chain Movement

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

eWorld Procurement & Supply. The Leading Bi-Annual Event for Procurement Innovation. Providing a highly time-effective platform to keep up-to-date with the latest developments, market trends and hot topics. Procurement Automation. Internet of Things (the impact on procurement). Social Media for Procurement.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Allyson Hatfield, demand planner at MARS Petcare presented. At the end of the presentation, I asked Allyson her perspective on open source analytics. ” I said internally to myself and quickly rebounded to thank her for a great presentation. Allyson’s presentation was just that. ” Her answer was telling.

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HICX Solutions

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

The discussion focused on key findings from our recent Voice of the Supplier Survey and reactions to the results from an industry-insider perspective and a supplier point of view.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

What Will Impact Procurement Processes in 2021? In a recent webinar hosted by Ivalua , Chris Sawchuck, Principal and Global Procurement Advisory Practice Leader from The Hackett Group shared 10 key issues that will have a significant impact on Procurement organizations in 2021.

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ivalua

MARCH 5, 2023

March 6, 2023 | | Ivalua NOW by Eloise Barnum 5 Reasons to Attend 2023 Ivalua NOW Paris – Breaking New Ground We are thrilled to invite procurement leaders, innovators, customers, and colleagues to Ivalua NOW Paris. We are eagerly anticipating her keynote presentation and the opportunity to be inspired by her words!

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Most recently, the recent disruptions in the Red Sea that saw ocean freight rates from China to Europe by over 190% and saw transit times lengthen, sea-air services offered a strategic advantage for logistics professionals able to remain agile, by watching trends and jumping at opportunities to ensure a resilient supply chain.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

Looking back on the training process, our research, strategy, implementation and evaluation methods closely mirrored supplier relationship management and procurement management. The goal was to break a trend of rising purchasing prices and instead reduce total costs by using the entike Ikea volume as leverage” (Carlsson, 2015 p.6).

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Supply Chain Movement

AUGUST 12, 2015

50 th Symposium Procurement and Logistics. This year we are celebrating two important anniversaries: for 50 years the symposium has been THE meeting place for buyers, logistics experts and Supply Chain Managers for exchanging information about current trends in their fields and networking with colleagues. Date: 11-13 November, 2015.

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Precoro

DECEMBER 11, 2023

As part of the larger procurement process, sourcing involves finding and evaluating suppliers for goods or services that need to be purchased. Strategic sourcing involves the meticulous evaluation of suppliers and the overall procurement process to extract maximum value from both. Create a purchasing process.

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Xeeva

MAY 6, 2019

During our discussion, we chatted about the impact of technology on the future of procurement, and how to prepare for these inevitable changes. XEEVA: As technology is evolving, procurement and supply chain are also evolving at a faster rate. CHARLOTTE: I think the whole role of procurement will change in the future.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

The problem with supplier visibility is bookended into procurement processes that have gone back, not forward over the last decade. Procurement processes–encumbered by a focus on paperless processing, RFPs/RFQs, and efficient procurement–do not embrace the capabilities and requirements of direct material sourcing.

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Logility

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Planners strategically examine procurement and sourcing practices and align production and distribution to meet product demand. You can now start from one common view, including the baseline and trends. While S&OP drivers and objectives may differ from business to business, the process is relatively the same.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 7, 2015

As we close the year of 2015, we want to take a look at some manufacturing trends for 2016. Manufacturing Business Technology recently wrote the 5 e-commerce trends for 2016 for manufacturers to look at that include: Manufacturers will seek to increase their share of aftermarket parts sales. E-Commerce for Manufacturing.

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ivalua

APRIL 7, 2022

Ivalua remains the only vendor recognized as a leader in every current Procurement report spanning S2P by Gartner and Forrester. Chief Product Officer, Pascal Bensoussan , shared the best way forward for 2022 with the most innovative trends that are shaping the future. Procurement Community Team Spirit: Best Advocate.

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SupplyShift

APRIL 13, 2021

SupplyShift takes a look at three ways that supply chain professionals can drive sustainability through procurement practices. This, in light of recent global issues and advancements, is the perfect time for professionals to normalize sustainable procurement practices. What do we mean by “sustainable procurement practices?”

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SupplyShift

APRIL 13, 2021

SupplyShift takes a look at three ways that supply chain professionals can drive sustainability through procurement practices. This, in light of recent global issues and advancements, is the perfect time for professionals to normalize sustainable procurement practices. What do we mean by “sustainable procurement practices?”.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 23, 2019

The Procurement, or Purchasing, function is considered by many to be a necessary but non-strategic part of any organization. This is not to say that they believe Procurement doesn’t play a role, but rather that they don’t view Procurement as playing a critical role beyond cutting costs and finding suppliers.

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 21, 2023

In our digital age, where viral trends dominate, TikTok’s influence now extends to supply chain management. In this section, we present a list of the top 10 TikTokers who have successfully contributed to supply chain knowledge sharing and enhancement. That was fun, right? > Watch Now: 6 Characteristics to be a Good Buyer! >

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NC State SCRC

JULY 5, 2019

Procurement analytics, which supports decision making in procurement management, typically handles problems and decisions that are related to cost reduction, supplier management, cost modeling, procurement-led innovation, market strategies, supply chain risk, and stakeholder value improvement (Handfield, Jeong, and Choi 2019).

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NC State SCRC

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Brian Hoffmeyer from IQ Navigator, a procure to pay solution, spoke today at IBM’s Empower event on this trend, and the implications for procurement. I had the opportunity to sit in on this presentation and get some takeaways… Several factors are driving the move towards contingent labor.

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