Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 17, 2023

Over the past few years, supply chain and procurement pros have faced the challenge of navigating their enterprises through one disruption after another. Despite their best efforts, current events and market dynamics caught up with them, leading to issues managing their suppliers and sourcing the materials needed for their products.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

London, UK, 28th November, 2022. Moreover, 80% of UK businesses say that Black Swan events such as Brexit, COVID-19 and the War in Ukraine have “left supply continuity on life support”. These findings lay bare the significant toll of supply chain disruption on UK businesses,” comments Alex Saric, smart procurement expert at Ivalua.

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All Things Supply Chain

MAY 4, 2022

On 27th-28th April 2022 I had the opportunity to attend Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE, an event hosted by BizClick Media Group. I attended the 2-day conference online, watching the…

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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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ivalua

APRIL 7, 2022

This year, we centered our event around the theme “Stronger Together” to celebrate the collective challenges we have overcome and how we can move forward with renewed priorities. We are stronger, more united, and more determined to lead and innovate together! Leader Forrester Supplier Value Management Platforms, Q1 2022.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Held Last January 27, 2022. Great start to our first on-ground event of the year and thanks to our partner Samsung Electronics for hosting it. With excellent input and a lively dialogue with almost 100% attendance, the event was a resounding success. SYNOPSlS: Your Supply Chain Roadmap IDC’s Predictions for 2022 and Beyond.

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ivalua

MARCH 21, 2022

After a 2-year hiatus, Ivalua is thrilled to invite procurement leaders, innovators, customers, and colleagues to Ivalua NOW Paris. . This year, we’re centering our event around the theme “Stronger Together” to celebrate the collective challenges we have overcome and how we can move forward with renewed priorities.

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ivalua

APRIL 19, 2022

5 Reasons to attend 2022 Ivalua NOW DC: Stronger Together. We cannot wait to connect with procurement leaders, innovators, customers, and colleagues in our beautiful nation’s capital! . Anthony Long, Vice President and Chief Procurement Officer and Mark Krause, Sr. 2022 Ivalua NOW D.C. Breakout Sessions.

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ivalua

MAY 23, 2022

May 23, 2022 – Ivalua, a leading provider of Spend Management Cloud solutions, announced the winners of its Carbon Footprint Innovation Cup at its marquee annual event, Ivalua NOW 2022 in Washington D.C. Redwood City, CA. The company has joined the UN Global Compact and has achieved Ecovadis’ Bronze status for its ESG efforts.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 26, 2022

Supply chains have experienced significant disruptions in the first half of 2022, from a global pandemic to wars, rising fuel costs, and a potential recession. A vast majority of shippers still use spreadsheets and emails to conduct Request for Proposal (RFP) or bid events.

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ToolsGroup

JULY 6, 2023

ToolsGroup was named a leader in IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Supply Chain Inventory Optimization, as well as Major Player in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Supply Chain Demand Planning 2022 Vendor Assessment. “We I’m delighted to be recognized along with so many other impressive women leaders,” said Kuznetsova. Read the press release here.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 27, 2022

Mark McEntire is the Senior Vice President of Operations at Emerge , a freight technology firm that is reinventing freight procurement. Transforming the $800 billion trucking industry, Emerge empowers meaningful logistics relationships through its award-winning Freight Procurement Platform. Mark joined Emerge in January 2022.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

As global risk factors evolve, organizations could leave themselves unprepared, creating unnecessary disruptions that are largely predictable — and in many cases avoidable,” comments Alex Saric, smart procurement expert at Ivalua. The study was conducted by Forrester Consulting in March 2022 on behalf of Ivalua. About the research.

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ivalua

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Redwood City, CA, 13 October, 2022. However, the report, produced by Procurement Leaders in partnership with Ivalua, shows that only 31% of procurement professionals said they are satisfied or very satisfied with their organization’s current visibility over its supply chain. About the research.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

His experience covers the full Logistics spectrum, from raw material procurement to physical distribution and eventually Customer Service and care, with a strong grounding in Quality and Six Sigma. A Synopsis of the ITAP-LogiSYM event. Prepare for Anything: Supply Chain and Ecosystem Predictions for 2022 and beyond….

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Breakbulk Americas , is the region’s largest trade event for the project cargo and breakbulk industry. This event will feature over 200 exhibitors, showcasing innovative solutions to aid industry progress globally and foster high-value deals among ocean carriers, ports, logistics providers, road transportation, export packers and many more.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 10, 2022

in turn, is a boutique procurement consultancy. Professionals from procurement, compliance, logistics, sustainability, information-security and several other internal stakeholder all use the solution for different reasons. This intermediate step is more related to Procurement and supply chain transparency. Any final thoughts?

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Ivalua Blog [ivory-search] Weathering Future Disruptions: 8 Steps to Building Supply Chain Resilience February 8, 2023 | | Manufacturing by Doug Keeley In the face of an unprecedented global crisis, Procurement stepped up to become a crucial driving force for business continuity. Work to achieve 100% supply chain visibility.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The bad news is that things like climate events, economic upheaval, and geopolitical unrest seem to grow more complex with each passing year.” This ensures efficient, cost-effective procurement while maintaining supply chain integrity and quality standards.” ” Sourcing optimization.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2022

Last week, Clint Reiser published an article highlighting our 2022 supply chain predictions. Procurement and Supply Chain are Smarter Together – Practical Use Cases ; Dr. Madhav Durbha ( Coupa ). In a previous post , I made a case for how the Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) and Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) are smarter together.

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 31, 2022

In the midst of the pandemic and other events that remind us uncertainty is a constant, Rob and Mauro have shown their mettle,” said ToolsGroup CEO Joseph Shamir. Go to www.SDCExec.com to view the full list of 2022 Pros to Know winners. About ToolsGroup. About Supply & Demand Chain Executive. Go to www.SDCExec.com to learn more.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 7, 2022

Shift in the centers of gravity of the demand: As of the beginning of April 2022, about four million Ukrainians have left the country for neighboring countries such as Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Hungary and Moldova. You will need to engage your procurement, sourcing, and finance teams as part of such an effort.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

I know that your primary focus is procurement. Bullwhip Effect at LKQ Europe Summer 2022 Testing So, why do we not measure it? Explore rating/review data, weather and event insights, channel data, field images, and unstructured text mining by brokers/customers/and distributors.) ” Anna, this blog post is for you.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Automotive distributors play a vital role in the automotive supply chain by procuring parts, warehousing them, and then supplying them to OEMs (original equipment manufacturer), retailers or end consumers. There are several business processes that an ERP must have to support automotive distribution. What is automotive distribution?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 21, 2023

Why Multi-Carrier Parcel Shipping Strategies Are Winning in 2022 by Lindsay Schuemann , Marketing Manager at Enveyo Two years. Your carrier strategy is the area that needs focus in 2022. That’s how long has passed since the world as we knew it changed. Multi-Carrier Parcel Shipping Strategy: Where To Start?

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ivalua

AUGUST 16, 2022

Companies also face engagement gaps between their suppliers and procurement teams.”. This is why a smarter approach to procurement is critical. In fact, organizations can see an example of this in action at an Ivalua event on the 15th September. You can sign up for the virtual event by emailing bfi@ivalua.com.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

In recent years, the overall state of Procurement has been bolstered by increased proficiency, expanding engagement, and a growing direct impact on operations. And they’re not the only ones—other department heads are also increasingly budget-conscious, creating a new opportunity to partner with procurement for better budget management.

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LevaData

JANUARY 4, 2022

Though it may be hard to believe, 2022 is officially upon us. We want you to succeed, in every sense of the word, which is why we’re sharing our greatest wishes and hopes for professionals, organizations, and the supply management industry as a whole in 2022. This is notable for direct material procurement teams.

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ProcurePort

AUGUST 3, 2022

• The latest trends in the procurement sector for the last two years have been informed by the disruptions that came about in 2020 during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. • The events of 2020 exposed weakness in supply chains, especially the lack of visibility and agility. Companies that couldn’t adjust fast enough ended […].

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 19, 2023

In February 2022 I ordered a lovely midcentury modern table. Events and disruptions are par for the course in supply chain, so we need tactics to kick in for problem resolution. The issue wasn’t poor planning – they had the inventory. The failure was in supply chain orchestration – connecting planning to execution.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 21, 2025

The top five disruptions for 2024 included: Factory Fires (for the sixth consecutive year) Labor Disruptions Business Sale Leadership Transition Mergers & Acquisitions Some good news shared was that factory fires are reportedly down 20 percent from the previous year and have declined 36 percent from the record high that occurred in 2022.

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All Things Supply Chain

JUNE 13, 2022

Event Title: Supply Chain Digitalization Conference Conference Date: 17th – 18th October 2022 Event Type: Virtual Event Event Organizer: ptn events The Supply Chain Digitalization Conference organized by ptn…

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

While the industry continues to be rocked by world events, uncertainty has become the new normal. Wildfires, mudslides, and flooding delayed lumber shipments, leading to a shortage that saw the cash market price for lumber reach $1,111 per thousand board feet in 2022 – almost triple its bottom price in August. Supply Chain Dive).

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 3, 2018

In other words, stakeholders in a supply chain can react quickly to event information and automate their responses. Outcomes: less waste in time, energy, and money; preparedness for unexpected events (resistance to disruption in the chain); ability to identify issues quicker and with more accuracy; streamlined recalls.

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ivalua

JULY 11, 2022

New release features AI-powered contract management, more seamless messaging and communications, supplier risk and performance enhancements and procure-to-pay efficiency . Redwood City, CA – 11 July, 2022 – Ivalua , a global leader in Cloud Spend Management solutions , announced the general availability of its new platform release 174.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 14, 2025

Administration are becoming either a noted concern or inventory hedging opportunity area for global based manufacturers and materials procurement teams. for February 2025 was described as the fastest reading of expansion in the overall index June of 2022. Both the announcements and added threats or added tariff actions by the U.S.

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Exiger Perspectives

JANUARY 13, 2025

Background The wildfire event is driven by strong Santa Ana winds, which began on January 7, 2025, and are expected to persist through January 15. Federal Aviation Administration records from 2022 indicate that LAX is the 4 th largest airport in the US by weight of cargo landed. What Comes Next?

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