ivalua

JUNE 26, 2023

Blog » Procurement on the Thames: Ivalua’s London Summer Symposium June 26, 2023 | | Thought Leadership by Eloise Barnum As businesses navigate through supply chain disruptions, high inflation, and sustainability initiatives, procurement, and supplier management has taken center stage in driving change. See you soon!

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 7, 2023

He added, “we needed results in the first year.” It was an IT-led implementation where a planning model was developed, the solution implemented, and then planners – who had not been sufficiently prepared and trained – were expected to use a system significantly different from the legacy systems they were familiar with.

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ivalua

MARCH 31, 2023

Employees answer questions about different workplace topics such as leadership, team, compensation, perks & benefits, work-life balance, career growth, environment, outlook, etc. I strongly believe that it is our people who shape our company culture through their daily interaction with colleagues, customers, and partners ”.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 14, 2022

In today’s vernacular, this is called ethical leadership. The staff at Western Governors University explain, “Ethical leadership is defined as ‘leadership demonstrating and promoting ‘normatively appropriate conduct through personal actions and interpersonal relations.’ ”[1] But times have changed.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Tens of thousands of companies were anonymously rated on Comparably.com in nearly 20 different workplace metrics, from compensation, diversity, work-life balance, and leadership to career growth and perks and benefits. We are trusted by hundreds of the world’s most admired brands and recognized as a leader by Gartner and other analysts.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 19, 2024

Why, in 2024 are we still talking about it and what can be done to move in the right direction? Before we jump into the how we move forward, let’s explore three underlying causes that contribute to this challenge: Decision Dilemma : A common hurdle we hear is the ambiguity surrounding decision-making authority.

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QAD

MARCH 5, 2024

As we celebrate International Women’s Day (March 8, 2024), we take the opportunity to reflect on the significance of this day and the role of women in various industries. We aim to explore strategies that inspire equity in the workplace and create a culture of empowerment and equal opportunities for all.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 13, 2024

Each March, we celebrate Women’s History Month in the U.S. In honor of the month and this year’s International Women’s Day theme of “Inspiring Inclusion,” Blue Yonder associate Celeste White shares her thoughts on how we can all help to chip away at the glass ladder that holds so many women down.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 18, 2023

Experts suggest that navigating volatile times successfully requires a change in leadership style and business strategy. Leading During Volatile Times One leader who successfully navigated a tragedy was Lt. So he inspired his people with the words of the great Thomas Paine: we win this, we will win freedom.”[4]

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Over time, I’ve been fortunate to work in groups where both men and women were well represented, and I’ve had excellent leaders who championed my career by giving me the freedom to chart my own path. The truth is women have long been underrepresented in supply chain leadership.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 22, 2020

As an ex-corporate manager of thirty years and leadership Coach for the last sixteen, I have studied, taught and coached leadership. From my experience as a leadership Coach, I have been able to reach my own conclusion as to where management stops and leadership begins. . The answer is when he is a manager.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 7, 2024

In late 2023, we conducted a survey of 1,000 supply chain and logistics decision-makers across North America and Europe across three sectors: manufacturing, distribution and retail; carriers; and logistics services providers. Workforce shortages are severe and they are taking a toll on customer service.

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

This year, we received over 400 submissions, the highest amount of applications not only for this award, but also for all of our awards. Modern leadership should foster collaboration and creativity, helping individuals realize their full potential while participating in a greater mission.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

We send these forces out to people and they send them to us. Intrapersonal ((Micro ) – this is foundational and the only one we have any real control over. We stuff it up if we don’t have tough conversations, avoid difficult people or seem unfair. And they work just like push and pull forces.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 31, 2023

This week, we hear from Trent Morris, who regularly coaches businesses in Supply Chain improvement all over the world. So, what is Supply Chain Coaching? Is it a thing? What are the reasons for using a coach? What can they help you with?

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 25, 2024

Supply Chain Matters highlights breaking news of an announced major senior leadership change for commercial aircraft designer and producer Boeing. The executive changes involve the CEO , head of commercial aircraft business unit, along with board of directors leadership. They are far reaching in their implication and resolve.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

While certain age groups may be less vulnerable to the health hazards of COVID-19, we are all in the same boat with similar possibilities of getting infected at any point. Generation Z (also known as iGen, Zoomers, or Centennials) refers to those who are born during years 1997-2012. By their intrinsic nature, Gen Z really care.

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Stord

APRIL 16, 2024

Unlike many companies however, we are writing a blog post about it…but why? Other Stordians (as we call ourselves) were promoted within their existing function. And a number of individuals were promoted into leadership positions, as directors, department heads, site leaders, and VP/SVPs. Paola: “It’s all about the people.”

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

As we know, a puzzle never comes fully built; it starts off as individual pieces that work together to connect a pathway to a final result. The core departments included in SIOP are sales, demand planning, supply planning, purchasing, marketing, finance and lastly and most importantly, executive leadership. Clear Vision and Focus .

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 21, 2022

For the largest enterprise software companies, the ability to effectively leverage partners has been a key factor in achieving market leadership. It has to start from the leadership level. We quickly learned that we must let go of some control, learn to trust our partners, and treat them as an extension of our own ecosystem.”.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 16, 2024

Prospects for the Remainder of 2024 Bloomberg’s reporting of global smartphone shipments in the latest quarter , specifically cites Nabila Popal, research director at IDC who indicated the beginnings of a smartphone market resurgence this year: “ The smartphone market is emerging from the turbulence of the last two years both stronger and changed.

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

As back to school rolls around across the globe, we are celebrating National School Picture Day in the U.S., We thought it might be fun to share childhood photos of our Executive Leadership team and have them share what they thought they wanted to be when they grew up. which takes place the second Thursday of September!

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Fortunately, we can learn from procurement leaders such as , and leverage their lessons learned to prepare for what the future may bring. Below, we list 8 steps that manufacturers can take to build a more resilient supply chain in a post-covid world. Work to achieve 100% supply chain visibility. Why is visibility so important?

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 29, 2023

Matt’s extensive skill set comes from his unique work history, which ranges from owning and operating a small business to holding an executive leadership position for one of the fastest-growing freight brokerages in the world. We exist to help our customers quote with confidence & win more business…more profitably.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Our invited thought leader guest for this episode is Radu Palamariu, Managing Director , Alcott Global, an international executive search firm focused on supply chain operations and senior leadership needs. Radu further touches upon how senior supply chain leadership experience are becoming an increasing gateway toward C-Suite roles.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

We are pleased to continue our 2021 fire-side chat series with key people in the supply chain industry, and it is with particular pleasure to catch up with Stuart Whiting, Senior Vice President, Global Supply Chain, Logistics & Planning at Schneider Electric, based in Singapore but with a global functional responsibility.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Hasso Plattner, who has served as Supervisory Board Chairman for many years indicated: “ After two decades at the helm of SAP SE, the company I’ve nurtured from its inception, ensuring a successful handover of the leadership baton is paramount to me and crucial for SAP’s continued success.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Hagen — who works with LSPs, retailers and manufacturers at Blue Yonder — concurred with Eide. “A They’re looking to LSPs to bring thought leadership, innovation and best-in-class practices. And so how can we be prepared for that? It’s no secret that logistics margins are shrinking as operating costs continue to escalate.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 4, 2024

Major Developments Since our last blog commentary which we titled Boeing’s Corporate Culture Fix Is A Systemic Challenge , there have been a number of significant developments including what could be the reversal of a strategic outsourcing decision made in 2005. Yeah, it probably did. But now it’s here and now.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

 Women pursuing careers in STEM and specifically manufacturing are imperative to the economic growth we desire and expect. The evolution of the role of women in manufacturing Although we may tend to think that women only recently entered the manufacturing world, that’s just not true.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 5, 2021

From many different angles, supply chain sustainability matters, so how do we get there and what is the role of planning? I was drawn to Hunter and Amory Lovins, who advocated a strategy pairing energy efficiency with renewables, long before its current popularity. The greenest mile. But what about the role of planning?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 13, 2022

we discussed this problem and state of companies around the world. We polled our readers to find out where their companies stand in this regard. And for those who have worked in Supply Chain, dealing with issues and problems is not new news. Still there are those who say they have no time to spend on strategic efforts.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 28, 2022

The volcanic eruption near Tonga reminds us that we never know where or when a disaster will strike. What we do know is that, whenever possible, Chef José Andrés and his charity, World Central Kitchen, will be there to help. ”[1] His humanitarian efforts can also teach us a lot about leadership. . Don’t Overplan.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 17, 2024

The change includes the creation of a new business leadership role termed Customer Services and Delivery. Succeeding Saueressig in SAP Product Engineering leadership will be Muhammad Alam who joined SAP in January 2022 as President and Chief Product Officer for the Intelligent Spend and B2B Business Network.

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ivalua

JUNE 29, 2021

Amid the pandemic in 2020, I was spending a great deal of time comparing notes with colleagues (past and present) about how their supply chains were faring, as well as canvassing thought leadership and talking to current and potential customers about how our solutions could help with their supplier risk and management challenges.

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NC State SCRC

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Jodie continued, “We also focused on strong risk management ensuring there is no corruption in our supplychains and ensure that social compliance is maintained in the suppliers we work with.” And we are always focused on risk,” Jodie said. We need to know if they have a code of conduct, and sanctions and anti-bribery measures.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 20, 2020

But remember the words of Akufo-Addo, President of Ghana: “We know how to bring the economy back to life. What we do not know is how to bring people back to life.”. In (insert country), we do things differently.” It’s therefore no surprise that there are so many stimulus and rescue packages for SMEs, and the general workforce.

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