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Sedex is a nonprofit organization dedicated “to driving improvements in ethical and responsible business practices in global supply chains” Their new six-part “Responsible Sourcing Insights Films” series tackles key challenges in responsible supply chain management. MORE
As organizations retool their supply chains for 2021, they have an opportunity to revisit their sourcing strategies, too MORE
In a previous post, I demonstrated how Symrise creates added value beyond corporate boundaries by closely collaborating with vanilla farmers in Madagascar. Watch the following video, which highlights this approach from the perspective of Unilever, a buyer of Symrise’s aromatic compounds. The case is also included in an article I have written about the interface between SCM and CSR. MORE
A month later, Walmart announced that it will increase its sourcing of US products by $50 billion over the next 10 years. Kevin discusses three factors that are helping to drive the reshoring trend, but the one that caught my attention the most was how companies are shifting their focus from least-cost sourcing to best-cost sourcing. One is the thought process around best-cost sourcing versus least-cost sourcing. MORE
Healthcare supply chain GPO, Intalere, deploys an end-to-end Source to Contract solution across its purchasing functions. has gone live with Ivalua’s Source to Contract solution. Intalere required a fast, efficient and automated source-to-contract process to support the company’s enterprise goals. The company chose Consus and Ivalua for their deep capabilities in the Source to Contract space to support their critical purchasing processes. MORE
” Source: “Target CIO Adds Custom Apps…” CIO.com. “The in-sourcing and custom development is a painstaking process, but one McNamara says is necessary before the retailer can begin analyzing its supply chain for sales and customer trends and better allocate resources across the enterprise. Source: “Target CIO Adds Custom Apps…” CIO.com. The post Is “In-Sourcing” the Answer to Rigid, Enterprise Software? MORE
For the first three months after Covid-19 hit, virtually every sourcing project , in every sector , was put on hold while companies tried to assess the situation and how best to deal with the epidemic. Diversify Your Sourcing Needs. COVID-19 Sourcing MORE
But many retailers are jumping in without a plan — that is, they are taking a short-term, siloed approach to transportation sourcing and execution, and as a result, are failing to meet their desired outcomes. How does omni-channel impact transportation sourcing? The post Don’t Jump In Without a Plan: Transportation Sourcing in an Omni-channel World appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Live Episode: Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at 12:00 ET. MORE
Healthcare supply chain GPO, Intalere, deploys an end-to-end Source to Contract solution across its purchasing functions. has gone live with Ivalua’s Source to Contract solution. Intalere required a fast, efficient and automated source-to-contract process to support the company’s enterprise goals. The company chose Consus and Ivalua for their deep capabilities in the Source to Contract space to support their critical purchasing processes. Healthcare Source-to-Contrac MORE
Real time predictive analytics ensure offshore and nearshore sourcing decisions take place with certainty. The post Sourcing And The Value Chain – Why Digital Platforms Matter appeared first on Gravity Supply Chain. Gravity’s technology helps mitigate risk. MORE
Sustainability is created at the source of our products, services, and consumption. Sustainability is created from Responsible Sourcing. How can you make Responsible Sourcing a Reality? If you can excite the people around you about sourcing responsibly, chances are you’ll be able to formulate a network of internal champions. in this case, responsible sourcing. Source Smarter. Source: Purina. Source: Nestlé. procurement #sourcing #purchasing. MORE
The post Ivalua Sourcing Video appeared first on Ivalua MORE
However, if your role is managing the movement of widgets from point A to point B, or multiple points, the freight procurement task before you can be labor intensive and time consuming — unless you use a technology solution specifically designed for transportation sourcing. Here are the top five reasons you need a transportation sourcing solution: 1. Freight sourcing is as unique and complex as the transportation industry itself. MORE
In many cases the use of single sourcing, or sole sourcing, Procurement strategies has limited the ability for Supply Chains to access alternate sources of supply and more rapidly support higher than normal demand levels. As we progress through and past the pandemic, is it time for Procurement to adopt parallel Supply Chain strategies, such as dual sourcing, and limit or abandon single sourcing and sole sourcing? What is Single Sourcing or Sole Sourcing? MORE
factory selection sourcing supply chain management Contract Manufacturer supply chain RFQGlobal manufacturing choices are almost endless, but with innovation and progress what works today may not work in the future. MORE
So what does “good” strategic sourcing look like? The primary difference between Strategic Sourcing and “good” Strategic Sourcing is contextualized flexibility. Procurement must be able to apply the general principals of Strategic Sourcing in a way specific enough to maximize the value of each spend category. If Procurement follows a Strategic Sourcing process flow like a checklist, then all Strategic Sourcing projects will start and end in the same way. MORE
Unfortunately, many retailers are jumping in without a plan — that is, they are taking a short-term, silo’ed approach to transportation sourcing and execution, and as a result, are failing to meet their desired outcomes. Also, is multi-functional engagement important and, how does omni-channel impact transportation sourcing? According to Joe, enVista’s Director of Transportation, “The key to omni-channel sourcing is that it requires you to understand your goals and objectives. MORE
Over the past few years, as supply chains have grown in scale and complexity, so has the logistics sourcing process. Mature sourcing organizations, which have been doing traditional sourcing and category management, are starting to plateau in terms of savings and impact to their organizations, yet each year are faced with increasing savings mandates and pressure to improve performance. Live Episode: Thursday, October 15, 2015 at 12:00 ET. MORE
Because of the pandemic, risk management surrounding sourcing has become top of mind. Companies need to ensure they have alternate sources of supply that can ramp up to the volumes needed. This best practice urges companies to examine not just the cost of the sourced products, but also to understand the risks associated with not multi-sourcing key components. The post If Multi-sourcing is a Best Practice, Why Are so Few Companies Doing It? MORE
Strategic Sourcing has been used by companies of all sizes for years. This commentary highlights some of the key principles to strategic sourcing. Involve suppliers early in new product (or service) development initiatives Supplier can be an invaluable source of ideas and knowledge, especially as it pertains to the materials or services you are sourcing from them. However, priority is always given to cost cutting initiatives. MORE
In a post-COVID-19 world, no smart company can rely solely on China for its manufacturing MORE
There is a tendency to “buying local” or local sourcing, designed to set in motion the Economy after the prolonged-lockdowns, the stop of many operations, the falling of employments and much more, a significant per cent willing to buy products whatever the cost. MORE
Below is an excerpt from a report published recently by Amber Road and the American Association of Exporters and Importers (AAEI) titled “ The Trade Trends Report: 2017 Report on Sourcing, Trade, and e-commerce.” Sourcing is the heart of today’s global supply chains, and decisions made on sourcing impact everything from transportation and shipping costs, to both social and regulatory compliance concerns. Sourcing decisions can complicate or simplify this process. MORE
Sourcing is the term used when the purchasing department is searching for the right supplier (or group of suppliers) to fill a particular need, typically a good or service, to fulfill a purchasing order. Advanced Sourcing Optimizers and Tools: What Are Your Sourcing Challenges? MORE
Thanks to open source, B2Bs can now address back office functions. Open source can make all the difference for SMBs to satisfy both their suppliers and customers. In order to thrive in eCommerce, they need an open source B2B commerce platform. From a technology standpoint, an open source eCommerce platform is the best option for SMBs. Since open source is continuously tested by developers, SMBs can save more and more on costs as they keep working with the system. MORE
Increasing pressure to remain competitive with higher costs will force sourcing strategists to adopt new methods so they don’t fall behind. The method of choice seems to be cognitive sourcing, taking advantage of augmented intelligence to drive superior cost savings. MORE
In a recent Sourcing Journal Online article, Sourcing is Hard , Mike Todaro, managing director of the Americas Apparel Producers’ Network, quotes Barbara Zeins, an industry expert that published a short list of “9 Big FAT Garment Lies,” which we might as well call “Global Sourcing Lies,” more generally. The post Universal Supply Chain Misconceptions or “Global Sourcing Lies” appeared first on Directworks. Blog Strategic Sourcing Supply Chain MORE
New York, NY April 2, 2019 – Consus Global , a leading Procurement services provider and Ivalua, the leading global Spend Management Cloud provider, today announced that Pacific Drilling , a deep water drilling company based in Houston, has selected Consus’ services in conjunction with Ivalua’s Sourcing platform to achieve cost savings and drive transparency across their sourcing operations. Sourcing consus global e-sourcing source to pay sourcing MORE
As Sophie Kersgens wrote for ATSC earlier this month, “As the world’s leading exporter and one of the fastest growing economies, China is a decisive business factor for companies all… General Supply Chain Management automotive supply chain coronavirus supply chain management supply chain sourcing MORE
These days, sourcing has become a common discipline in supply chain and transportation management. There is an organizational expectation that transportation modes will be sourced and cost will be taken out of the network with some regularity. Procurement/Sourcing Transportation Management Systems transportation management system transportation sourcing MORE
As part of the Supply Chain Management, an important task of the sourcing team is to identify and Onboard new suppliers regularly. This will help the buyers to have an unbiased selection of the proposals first on technical merit and then finally open the price bid to select the best source. MORE
Strategic National Stockpiles and Sourcing for the National Interest! These Rare Earth Elements have long ago been abandoned for mining and processing here in the United States and are part of our reliance on Chinese sources of supply. sourcing #rareearthelements. The post Time to Rethink Sourcing Rare Earth Elements appeared first on Supply Chain Game Changer™. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. MORE
Sourcing Related Topics Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 14, 2016
These days, sourcing has become a common discipline in supply chain and transportation management. There is an organizational expectation that transportation modes will be sourced and cost will be taken out of the network with some regularity. Procurement/Sourcing Transportation Management Systems transportation management system transportation sourcing
ivalua
NOVEMBER 27, 2019
So what does “good” strategic sourcing look like? The primary difference between Strategic Sourcing and “good” Strategic Sourcing is contextualized flexibility. Procurement must be able to apply the general principals of Strategic Sourcing in a way specific enough to maximize the value of each spend category. If Procurement follows a Strategic Sourcing process flow like a checklist, then all Strategic Sourcing projects will start and end in the same way.
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Supply Chain Game Changer
APRIL 28, 2020
In many cases the use of single sourcing, or sole sourcing, Procurement strategies has limited the ability for Supply Chains to access alternate sources of supply and more rapidly support higher than normal demand levels. As we progress through and past the pandemic, is it time for Procurement to adopt parallel Supply Chain strategies, such as dual sourcing, and limit or abandon single sourcing and sole sourcing? What is Single Sourcing or Sole Sourcing?
Talking Logistics
APRIL 29, 2015
Unfortunately, many retailers are jumping in without a plan — that is, they are taking a short-term, silo’ed approach to transportation sourcing and execution, and as a result, are failing to meet their desired outcomes. Also, is multi-functional engagement important and, how does omni-channel impact transportation sourcing? According to Joe, enVista’s Director of Transportation, “The key to omni-channel sourcing is that it requires you to understand your goals and objectives.
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APRIL 2, 2019
New York, NY April 2, 2019 – Consus Global , a leading Procurement services provider and Ivalua, the leading global Spend Management Cloud provider, today announced that Pacific Drilling , a deep water drilling company based in Houston, has selected Consus’ services in conjunction with Ivalua’s Sourcing platform to achieve cost savings and drive transparency across their sourcing operations. Sourcing consus global e-sourcing source to pay sourcing
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All Things Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 24, 2020
As Sophie Kersgens wrote for ATSC earlier this month, “As the world’s leading exporter and one of the fastest growing economies, China is a decisive business factor for companies all… General Supply Chain Management automotive supply chain coronavirus supply chain management supply chain sourcing
EC Sourcing Group
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
Sourcing is the term used when the purchasing department is searching for the right supplier (or group of suppliers) to fill a particular need, typically a good or service, to fulfill a purchasing order. Advanced Sourcing Optimizers and Tools: What Are Your Sourcing Challenges?
ivalua
APRIL 1, 2020
Healthcare supply chain GPO, Intalere, deploys an end-to-end Source to Contract solution across its purchasing functions. has gone live with Ivalua’s Source to Contract solution. Intalere required a fast, efficient and automated source-to-contract process to support the company’s enterprise goals. The company chose Consus and Ivalua for their deep capabilities in the Source to Contract space to support their critical purchasing processes. Healthcare Source-to-Contrac
Dragon Innovation
MARCH 27, 2020
factory selection sourcing supply chain management Contract Manufacturer supply chain RFQGlobal manufacturing choices are almost endless, but with innovation and progress what works today may not work in the future.
Speaker: Max Muller, Attorney and Author
Supply chain managers should constantly be on guard against forces that could cause a significant point-of-failure in or to their supply chains. The sudden loss of a workforce is an evolving danger to those who provide raw materials, subassemblies, finished goods, and/or necessary services to supply chains; and to entities requiring those items or services. Join Max Muller for this timely, fast-paced and guidance rich webinar that will educate you on the specific steps involved in undertaking your own internal audit, as well as providing you with guidance on what your major and/or sole source suppliers should do as well.
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Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 27, 2020
Because of the pandemic, risk management surrounding sourcing has become top of mind. Companies need to ensure they have alternate sources of supply that can ramp up to the volumes needed. This best practice urges companies to examine not just the cost of the sourced products, but also to understand the risks associated with not multi-sourcing key components. The post If Multi-sourcing is a Best Practice, Why Are so Few Companies Doing It?
Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 6, 2017
Below is an excerpt from a report published recently by Amber Road and the American Association of Exporters and Importers (AAEI) titled “ The Trade Trends Report: 2017 Report on Sourcing, Trade, and e-commerce.” Sourcing is the heart of today’s global supply chains, and decisions made on sourcing impact everything from transportation and shipping costs, to both social and regulatory compliance concerns. Sourcing decisions can complicate or simplify this process.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 7, 2020
As organizations retool their supply chains for 2021, they have an opportunity to revisit their sourcing strategies, too
Jaggaer
AUGUST 12, 2020
For the first three months after Covid-19 hit, virtually every sourcing project , in every sector , was put on hold while companies tried to assess the situation and how best to deal with the epidemic. Diversify Your Sourcing Needs. COVID-19 Sourcing
Descartes
FEBRUARY 29, 2016
Thanks to open source, B2Bs can now address back office functions. Open source can make all the difference for SMBs to satisfy both their suppliers and customers. In order to thrive in eCommerce, they need an open source B2B commerce platform. From a technology standpoint, an open source eCommerce platform is the best option for SMBs. Since open source is continuously tested by developers, SMBs can save more and more on costs as they keep working with the system.
ivalua
AUGUST 25, 2020
The post Sourcing Decision Center Datasheet appeared first on Ivalua
ivalua
OCTOBER 8, 2020
The post Ivalua Sourcing Video appeared first on Ivalua
LevaData
AUGUST 7, 2020
Increasing pressure to remain competitive with higher costs will force sourcing strategists to adopt new methods so they don’t fall behind. The method of choice seems to be cognitive sourcing, taking advantage of augmented intelligence to drive superior cost savings.
TPSynergy
AUGUST 29, 2020
As part of the Supply Chain Management, an important task of the sourcing team is to identify and Onboard new suppliers regularly. This will help the buyers to have an unbiased selection of the proposals first on technical merit and then finally open the price bid to select the best source.
Prophetic Technology
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
There is a tendency to “buying local” or local sourcing, designed to set in motion the Economy after the prolonged-lockdowns, the stop of many operations, the falling of employments and much more, a significant per cent willing to buy products whatever the cost.
SCM Research
SEPTEMBER 13, 2014
In a previous post, I demonstrated how Symrise creates added value beyond corporate boundaries by closely collaborating with vanilla farmers in Madagascar. Watch the following video, which highlights this approach from the perspective of Unilever, a buyer of Symrise’s aromatic compounds. The case is also included in an article I have written about the interface between SCM and CSR.
SCM Research
AUGUST 27, 2013
Sedex is a nonprofit organization dedicated “to driving improvements in ethical and responsible business practices in global supply chains” Their new six-part “Responsible Sourcing Insights Films” series tackles key challenges in responsible supply chain management.
The Network Effect
MARCH 25, 2016
” Source: “Target CIO Adds Custom Apps…” CIO.com. “The in-sourcing and custom development is a painstaking process, but one McNamara says is necessary before the retailer can begin analyzing its supply chain for sales and customer trends and better allocate resources across the enterprise. Source: “Target CIO Adds Custom Apps…” CIO.com. The post Is “In-Sourcing” the Answer to Rigid, Enterprise Software?
Talking Logistics
FEBRUARY 18, 2016
However, if your role is managing the movement of widgets from point A to point B, or multiple points, the freight procurement task before you can be labor intensive and time consuming — unless you use a technology solution specifically designed for transportation sourcing. Here are the top five reasons you need a transportation sourcing solution: 1. Freight sourcing is as unique and complex as the transportation industry itself.
Gravity Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 27, 2020
Real time predictive analytics ensure offshore and nearshore sourcing decisions take place with certainty. The post Sourcing And The Value Chain – Why Digital Platforms Matter appeared first on Gravity Supply Chain. Gravity’s technology helps mitigate risk.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 11, 2020
In a post-COVID-19 world, no smart company can rely solely on China for its manufacturing
Supply Chain Game Changer
JUNE 17, 2020
Strategic National Stockpiles and Sourcing for the National Interest! These Rare Earth Elements have long ago been abandoned for mining and processing here in the United States and are part of our reliance on Chinese sources of supply. sourcing #rareearthelements. The post Time to Rethink Sourcing Rare Earth Elements appeared first on Supply Chain Game Changer™. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer.
Talking Logistics
JANUARY 12, 2015
But many retailers are jumping in without a plan — that is, they are taking a short-term, siloed approach to transportation sourcing and execution, and as a result, are failing to meet their desired outcomes. How does omni-channel impact transportation sourcing? The post Don’t Jump In Without a Plan: Transportation Sourcing in an Omni-channel World appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Live Episode: Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at 12:00 ET.
ivalua
APRIL 1, 2020
Healthcare supply chain GPO, Intalere, deploys an end-to-end Source to Contract solution across its purchasing functions. has gone live with Ivalua’s Source to Contract solution. Intalere required a fast, efficient and automated source-to-contract process to support the company’s enterprise goals. The company chose Consus and Ivalua for their deep capabilities in the Source to Contract space to support their critical purchasing processes.
ivalua
JUNE 24, 2020
The post Ivalua Sourcing Datasheet appeared first on Ivalua
ivalua
MARCH 11, 2015
In a recent Sourcing Journal Online article, Sourcing is Hard , Mike Todaro, managing director of the Americas Apparel Producers’ Network, quotes Barbara Zeins, an industry expert that published a short list of “9 Big FAT Garment Lies,” which we might as well call “Global Sourcing Lies,” more generally. The post Universal Supply Chain Misconceptions or “Global Sourcing Lies” appeared first on Directworks. Blog Strategic Sourcing Supply Chain
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 7, 2015
Over the past few years, as supply chains have grown in scale and complexity, so has the logistics sourcing process. Mature sourcing organizations, which have been doing traditional sourcing and category management, are starting to plateau in terms of savings and impact to their organizations, yet each year are faced with increasing savings mandates and pressure to improve performance. Live Episode: Thursday, October 15, 2015 at 12:00 ET.
Supply Chain Game Changer
JULY 3, 2019
Sustainability is created at the source of our products, services, and consumption. Sustainability is created from Responsible Sourcing. How can you make Responsible Sourcing a Reality? If you can excite the people around you about sourcing responsibly, chances are you’ll be able to formulate a network of internal champions. in this case, responsible sourcing. Source Smarter. Source: Purina. Source: Nestlé. procurement #sourcing #purchasing.
Supply Chain Opz
JANUARY 19, 2015
Strategic Sourcing has been used by companies of all sizes for years. This commentary highlights some of the key principles to strategic sourcing. Involve suppliers early in new product (or service) development initiatives Supplier can be an invaluable source of ideas and knowledge, especially as it pertains to the materials or services you are sourcing from them. However, priority is always given to cost cutting initiatives.
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