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. At Ivalua, we recognized the need to stay ahead of these developments and organized our first annual Ivalua Summer Symposium in London on a wonderful sunny evening on the Thames to discuss

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 26, 2023

“Technology plays a critical role in increasing the resiliency and speed of your supply chain,” said SAP CEO Christian Klein during his keynote presentation at SAP Sapphire in May. Did he then talk about specific software applications like supply chain planning or transportation management systems? While those solutions certainly play important roles in driving change.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 26, 2023

Mars has been on a journey to transform their digital supply chain. In 2019, Will Beery was appointed the vice president and tasked with leading the company’s global digital supply chain transformation. Mars is one of the largest fast moving consumer goods companies in the world. This private, family-owned business is headquartered in the US. The company revealed last year that they have revenues of $45 billion.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 26, 2023

If you are not a supply chain professional, you might wonder why anyone should take time to celebrate the barcode. As I wrote in a previous article, “Most of us understand that barcodes contain information that help retailers track inventory; however, few of us know much more about them.”[1] How much information do they contain? The staff at Wasp Barcode Technologies explains, “A barcode is ‘A machine-readable code in the form of numbers and a pattern of parallel lines of varyi

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Organizations look to embedded analytics to provide greater self-service for users, introduce AI capabilities, offer better insight into data, and provide customizable dashboards that present data in a visually pleasing, easy-to-access format. To better understand the factors behind the decision to build or buy analytics, insightsoftware partnered with Hanover Research to survey IT, software development, and analytics professionals on why they make the embedded analytics choices they do.

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John Galt

JUNE 26, 2023

John Galt Solutions is a Leader in the 2023 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Supply Chain Planning. Learn about the strengths highlighted in the report.

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John Galt

JUNE 26, 2023

Finding balance between efficiency and resiliency is crucial for navigating the complexities of the modern supply chain landscape. Learn more.

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IT Supply Chain

JUNE 26, 2023

By Jamie Lyon (pictured) Vice President, Strategy & Business Development at Lucid Software The post UK Government finds no drop in productivity from hybrid working, but how can we boost it? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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All Things Supply Chain

JUNE 26, 2023

Amazon has now rose to fame being one of the most recognizable brands in the world. In this article we’ll discuss the amazing supply chain of Amazon.

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John Galt

JUNE 26, 2023

In an interview with ARC Advisory Group, Alex Pradhan shared her thoughts on digital twins and supply chain digital transformation. Learn more.

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IT Supply Chain

JUNE 26, 2023

By Hazel Raoult (pictured) Freelance Tech Writer The post Unlocking Efficiency with AI: Streamlining Supply Chain Processes appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 26, 2023

The Responsible Supplier Program focuses on six priorities: climate change, water, waste, human rights, deforestation and responsible product packaging.

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IT Supply Chain

JUNE 26, 2023

By Ross Slogrove (pictured) UK & Ireland Country Manager, Ringover The post How is AI facilitating better business comms? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 26, 2023

The physical retail store is dead…long live the reimagined phygital retail store! Branding, technology advancements that deliver efficient operations, delighting the customer, and investing in the employees were the key themes as some of the largest retailers and those up-and-comers met in Seattle for three days to collaborate and learn from each other.

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Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 26, 2023

Following are the three ways that businesses can strengthen their organizations against supply chain disruptions.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 26, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides added highlights of supply chain planning and execution orchestration provider Kinaxis ’s annual customer conference held last week, both physically in Nashville, Tennessee , and virtually livestreamed. Kinexions23 turned out to be the most well attended event in this tech provider’s history, with upwards of 730 attendees in Nashville, and hundreds more streaming online.

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IT Supply Chain

JUNE 26, 2023

By Kat Hancock (pictured) Business Development Director, Epro The post Leveraging Mobile Voice Recognition Technology to Safeguard Mental Health Services appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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NC State SCRC

JUNE 26, 2023

I recently did some work exploring the world of Warehouse Management Systems – which a professional in the 3PL field called “the heartbeat of a DC- you can’t run one without it!” My interest in this area led me to conduct some benchmarking research from professionals who are experienced in the acquisition and implementation of warehouse management systems.

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Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller

As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe

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Freight Plus

JUNE 26, 2023

LTL (Less-than-Truckload) shipping has gained significant popularity in the logistics industry, offering cost-effective transportation solutions for businesses of all sizes. Like any shipping method, LTL shipping comes with its own set of challenges. Understanding and addressing these challenges is crucial for optimizing your supply chain operations and ensuring smooth, efficient transportation.

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IT Supply Chain

JUNE 26, 2023

By Alasdair Anderson (pictured) VP EMEA, Protegrity The post GDPR – the benchmark for a global privacy framework appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 26, 2023

It’s easy for supply chain professionals to view staffing and scaling as a binary decision. But reality calls for a more nuanced approach.

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IT Supply Chain

JUNE 26, 2023

By Allen Brown (pictured) Content Writer The post How To Easily Increase Safety At The Workplace appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Tenney Group, an industry specialized M&A Advisory firm in the T&L space, produced the 2024 Annual M&A Report. The report contains an in depth overview of 2023 notable deals and the market, while also providing the outlook for 2024 M&A.

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USC Consulting Group

JUNE 26, 2023

Effective inventory management is often a challenging task for businesses to undertake. While some factors may be similar across organizations, predicting inventory demand can vary significantly depending on the industry or business model. One of the most common problems affecting various industries is a lack of inventory visibility. Inventory visibility issues have become increasingly prevalent with the rise of online shopping.

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 26, 2023

West Coast Dock Workers Get Big Raise. High MPG for Supper Truck 2. Amazon Crowdsorcing Delivery.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 26, 2023

Desmond (Dez) Clark and Joe Lynch discuss winning at football and freight, which is exactly what Dez is up to. Dez is the President of Bear Down Logistics , an asset-based transportation company based in Orlando, Florida. Dez played in the NFL for 12 years, 8 years with the Chicago Bears – hence the company name. About Desmond (Dez) Clark Desmond Clark is a multi-talented individual with a diverse range of experiences.

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 26, 2023

New Source of Revenue for Smaller Business but How much Profit

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AIMMS

JUNE 26, 2023

Sensitivity analysis in network design is used to predict various outcomes of an event within a specific range of variables. Learn more.

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CHAINalytics

JUNE 26, 2023

“What should a fuel surcharge program be set at?” “Do you need to set a specific peg?” “How does it escalate?” These are all great questions to ask. However, you first need to understand what the purpose of a fuel surcharge program really is. What is a fuel surcharge program? For both the shipper and … The post Fuel Surcharge Programs: Designing for Success appeared first on Chainalytics.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 26, 2023

Sustainable procurement is the order of the day — but how to achieve it? Miguel Cossio, senior director analyst with Gartner, discusses the technology solutions that are available to companies today, and what to expect in the future.

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