Precoro

MAY 22, 2023

Strong companies depend on a range of hardware and software solutions to support key business processes like customer service, financial management, and supply chain operations. This article encompasses the best practices for planning and executing successful IT procurement strategies. What is IT procurement?

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Enterra Insights

MAY 26, 2022

Although retailers still talk about the digital path to purchase as an alternative to the traditional shopping journey, the lines between paths to purchase have blurred. With all generations getting more comfortable on the digital path to purchase, most retailers have adapted to this new reality and are pursuing omnichannel strategies.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 9, 2021

The myopic focus on IT standardization resulted in the purchase of technology, but not value delivery. Informational Technology groups reporting to the Chief Financial Officer. Over the last decade, the CIO’s office reporting structure shifted to report to the CFO. Belief in efficient procurement. Mistake #2.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 14, 2020

In a recent webinar, “ How to Leverage S2P Platforms to Enable Supply Chain Resilience ,” procurement experts from Forrester, Ivalua and Procurement Leaders discussed how digital transformation and the technologies that enable it can help companies mitigate risk and be more agile and resilient.

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Precoro

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The procurement landscape is ever changing, and recently, in contrast to the traditional procure-to-pay platforms, we have seen the emergence of a new type of software solution, intake-to-pay, which is marketed as a more comprehensive solution. What is procure-to-pay? a driverless car). a driverless car).

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ThroughPut

MAY 3, 2024

77% of the world’s largest ports are still facing backlogs, and that doesn’t just affect your logistics efficiency and costs, it impacts your entire supply chain and business. That is why logistics management software (LMS) is so much more today than what it used to be. What is Logistics Management Software And How Does It Work ?

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Logility

MAY 18, 2020

Chances are, if you’re in marketing, sales, or one of the more technical aspects of business, you’ve used predictive analytics in some part of your job. But your company doesn’t have to be a retail giant to use predictive analytics. using predictive analytics?built Predictive Analytics in a Nutshell.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 15, 2022

But, I want to understand this more, and as a result, I have a new study in the field to gain additional insights, and I would love your input. In 2012, I placed the first alignment study in the field. Functional Metrics. To respond, follow this link. To entice you to participate let’s look at the data more closely.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

In May 2022, Ivalua commissioned Forrester to survey over 400 procurement leaders across the globe to ask how they plan to minimize the frequency and impact of supply disruptions. This places limitations on the value that procurement generates for your organization and impacts the resilience and agility of the supply chain.

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Synovos

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Improve Operational Efficiency and Eliminate Internal Complexity Through Digital Procurement From better spend visibility to reduced order times and more, can your organization afford to miss out on the benefits of digital procurement? “Any good procurement team needs access to reliable data.”

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ivalua

AUGUST 29, 2019

At the same time, two-thirds (66%) of businesses admitted they were still reliant on such processes as part of their Procurement or supplier management function. The research, conducted by Vanson Bourne on behalf of Ivalua, found that 71% of respondents believed the rate of digitisation in Procurement is low.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 30, 2022

Disruptions like the pandemic, supply shortages, global trade barriers, high customer expectations and inflation all add tremendous pressure on the procurement process. Despite this, only 33% of businesses invested in procurement and sourcing technologies. Using ERP to improve purchasing transparency.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 30, 2022

Disruptions like the pandemic, supply shortages, global trade barriers, high customer expectations and inflation all add tremendous pressure on the procurement process. Despite this, only 33% of businesses invested in procurement and sourcing technologies. Using ERP to improve purchasing transparency.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

The Failure of Existing Demand Planning Solutions. During the pandemic, supply chain leaders turned off their demand planning solutions. Also, the solutions lacked flexibility. With fixed models and hard-wired data feeds, teams could not adjust the planning systems to use consumption data or market indicators. The reason?

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

We recently announced our latest innovation, Procure IQ™ , which reimagines the way shippers purchase transportation. Developed inside our innovation incubator Robinson Labs , Procure IQ uses predictive analytics, artificial intelligence and C.H. A customer research study in June, conducted with over 1,000 of C.H.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Even before the coronavirus pandemic closed physical stores and forced consumers online, they were journeying on the digital path to purchase in increasing numbers. ”[1] As a result of increased digital-path-to-purchase activity, online marketplaces have flourished. . Staying Current Using Real-time Analytics. ”[2].

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ToolsGroup

MAY 11, 2022

Leaders surveyed in third annual ToolsGroup and CSCMP report are “extremely concerned” about external supply chain threats but lack people to make transformation succeed. Download the complete report: Digital Supply Chain Planning Outlook 2022 ?. Our findings reveal increasing investments in software, automation and people.”.

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NC State SCRC

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

This month’s Inside Supply Management published by the Institute for Supply Management features an article announcing the launch of a study being undertaken by the Center for Advanced Purchasing on the evolution of procurement analytics. innovation, strategic cost management, risk mitigation, etc.).

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Procurement Academy

MARCH 2, 2023

Ewellix, part of the Schaeffler Group, is the leading global manufacturer and supplier of linear motion solutions, which incorporate state-of-the-art designs, components, and digital technology. The results Ewellix launched the training to their procurement and supply chain team in early November 2022 and have already seen results.

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RFgen

JUNE 30, 2023

Prioritizing technology solutions in today’s digital environment is a necessity. The businesses of tomorrow need technology solutions that give real-time information in order to make key business decisions when it comes to inventory. Case Study: NFPC Enhances ERP to Gain 99.9% Case Study: NFPC Enhances ERP to Gain 99.9%

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 14, 2022

Experts from North Carolina State University and GEP conducted a survey on supply chain, procurement and IT leaders to determine their challenges and priorities, focusing on examining gaps in the supply chain. The study found that these leaders considered the largest gap to be between supply chain and procurement, citing it as a major issue.

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ivalua

AUGUST 21, 2022

As a Procurement Leader, carbon neutrality by 2050 should be a central focus and Dr. Natacha Tréhan’s comprehensive research offers practical tips to get you on track. First, let’s start with procurement and how it plays a significant role in reducing the carbon footprint with 3 key areas of impact: – Actions with suppliers.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 15, 2024

One such behavior was a notable increase in online grocery purchases. They reported, “The rapid migration of consumers to e-commerce channels during the pandemic has plateaued. ” Unfortunately, inflation hit the grocery sector hard and it affected online grocery purchases. In May 2023, e-commerce stood at 7.2

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Precoro

MARCH 31, 2023

March 21 was the second annual iteration of World Sustainable Procurement Day , an online event organized by the Sustainable Procurement Pledge team, SPP Chapters, SPP Champions, and partners to raise awareness about the importance of ethical procurement and to share the best sustainability practices with organizations worldwide.

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Jaggaer

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Balancing Cost, Resiliency, and Sustainability in Procurement: Insights from Georg Roesch Procurement professionals across industries and markets are struggling to keep their supply chains agile in a world of constant disruptions. Explore the evolving role of software, AI, and data, and how they can support your ESG goals.

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NC State SCRC

MAY 30, 2022

A new study that the SCRC published with GEP examines the increasing pressure that supply chain executives are getting when it comes to responding to supply chain disruptions. The report was published in the last month, and reflects some of the increasing challenges and disparities that exist between procurement and supply chain executives.

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Precoro

MARCH 30, 2022

Strategic Procurement Helps a Business Unleash its Potential. As The Hackett Group discovered, approaching procurement strategically with specific business goals in mind helps achieve a significantly higher ROI. Operational efficiency and cost reduction are among the top procurement priorities for CPOs, according to Deloitte.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

In my previous posts, I looked at how to successfully launch a digital transformation and progress to best-in-class Procurement. Most leaders seem to track their progress with metrics such as percent of spend managed and digitization levels, defining best-in-class as being the top quartile or similar high percentage.

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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. Study after study shows that this is a common view held amongst Executives and peer functions alike. Procurement is strategic!

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Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2018

With the digitization of the source-to-pay process being a key initiative for many chief procurement officers, to the inherent automation which promises to accelerate innovations such as artificial intelligence (AI), digitization is growing. However, it is fundamental to empowering procurement success in the modern age.

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QAD

MAY 23, 2023

The International Labor Organization reports that 27.6 ESG Regulations are Driving Investment in Sustainable Procurement Regardless of where you stand on the ethics behind ESG issues, you’d think consumer demand would be a clear driver for sustainable product development.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

NOVEMBER 6, 2015

12 at 2 PM, based on a study I have been working on with some folks at IBM. The webinar will also include Howard Richman, a colleague I have known for many years, first at Merck, and now working at Citrix as their Chief Procurement Officer. Also joining us will be Michael O’Leary, Director of Procurement Solutions at IBM.

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ToolsGroup

MAY 2, 2023

FeaturedCustomers is the leading customer success content marketing platform for B2B business software and services, helping potential B2B buyers make informed purchasing decisions through vendor-validated content. The full report, along with ToolsGroup’s profile, is available for you to download here.

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Logility

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Integrations include cloud ERP systems, data warehouse solutions, or big data systems – such as Microsoft Azure Synapse and Snowflake – or can be driven by events or web services that make the platform more responsive. What do these drivers and advantages mean for my business?

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Freightos

AUGUST 10, 2024

(AI Popup #3) AI Popup #3 August 10, 2024 Dive deeper into freight data that matters Learn More For anyone who has played around with ChatGPT or Midjourney, it’s now clear that AI has the potential to be an incredible tool for enhancing efficiency and productivity. and has endured several cycles of investment booms and busts.

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 1, 2022

Retail returns occur when a customer returns the purchased items to a seller in exchange for a refund, store credit, or a similar product. Returns come with plenty of challenges around logistics, inventory, and predicting volatile sales trends. 83% of consumers with a household income of over $100,000 report that returns are important.

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Unleashed software is an inventory management system that helps businesses be more efficient in their daily operations. Unleashed empowers you to sell more products while reducing costs and eliminating waste across the business. What is Unleashed software? Unleashed was acquired in 2020 by UK software firm, The Access Group.

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