CPO Rising 2015: The Agility Agenda

September 1, 2015

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Find out why you need an Agility Agenda, and see what it takes to build an agile procurement organization.

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L.I.N.K. | Supply Chain Editors Talk Airline Freight with Laura Kvistad of Unisys

Marina, Brielle and Mackenna visit with Laura Kvistad, senior marketing of communications from Unisys, to discuss airline freight in the supply chain.

Sugar, Spice and Everything Nice – Women in Supply Chain Show the Industry What They Are Made Of

Supply & Demand Chain Executive introduces the recipients of its first annual Women in Supply Chain award.

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The Fourth Industrial Revolution is the Smart Revolution

Industry 4.0 is enabled with the Internet of Things, creating a smarter supply chain.

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Freelancer Limited Creates Global Fleet of On-Demand Drivers

Freelancer Global Fleet enables enterprises building and operating global fleets of professional field services talent to deliver expertise anywhere in the world on-demand.

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Redefining Michigan's Supply Chain Post-COVID-19

As countries around the world begin to look toward economic recovery, companies should consider Michigan as they re-evaluate supply chains.

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5 Ways to Improve Bills of Materials Component Lead Times

Artificial intelligence and machine learning methods have the potential to dramatically improve risk assessment of BOMs in early design phases.

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L.I.N.K. Live | SDCE Editors Introduce the Supply Chain Woman of the Year

Marina, Brielle and Mackenna are honored to announce Bindiya Vakil of Resilinc as Supply & Demand Chain Executive's first ever Supply Chain Woman of the Year.

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More Than Half of Supply Chain Professionals Expect a Greater Focus on Circular Economy Strategies over the Next 2 Years

A circular economy has the potential to improve raw material security from end of life products.

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U.S. Postal Service Illustrates Why Digital Payments Are “Mission-Critical” for B2Bs

With studies showing that one-third of businesses say the biggest impact on cash flow is getting paid by clients on time, news of USPS’ cutbacks present a far greater challenge to B2B.

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5 Supply Chain Revelations Gleaned From the COVID-19 Pandemic

As businesses re-open and deal with the effects of the pandemic however, priorities have shifted from cost competitiveness and lead times to stock availability and accessibility.

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Bauer Media Group, USA Selects Go2Paper to Manage Paper Procurement and Inventory

By entrusting its paper procurement and inventory management to PaperManager, Bauer Media Group, USA can focus on its core competencies without the need to maintain a system nor spend valuable resources updating the technology.

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The Bills Don’t Stop Coming Just Because Your Operations are Remote

Despite even the best digital finance efforts, the reality is 80% of businesses still use paper checks to pay invoices.

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L.I.N.K. Live | SDCE Editors Talk Industry Trends with CSCMP

Marina and Mackenna sit down with Nichole Mumford Heather Wood of CSCMP to discuss industry trends ahead of CSCMP Edge.

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4 Considerations for Reshoring Supply Chains

2020 brought a major test for those global supply networks, and when something is tested, weaknesses are exposed.

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Discover How Automation & Robotics Change the Way Consumers Shop

In the next SCN Summit, scheduled for Sept. 29, discover how consumer trends continue to transform the retail landscape.

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Seegrid Closes $52 Million in Growth Equity Financing

Seegrid Corporation announced that it closed a $52 million growth equity financing round, bringing the company’s total funding to date to more than $150 million.

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Kinaxis Enhances Real-Time Decision-Making for L3Harris Technologies

L3Harris selected Kinaxis to support the company’s enterprise planning, starting with its Space and Airborne Systems and Communication Systems segments.

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The Dangers of E-Commerce Brands Relying on Large Marketplaces

Leading marketplaces have long been the first choice for many businesses when stepping into the world of e-commerce. However, an over-reliance on a single marketplace puts companies in a risky position.

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Minimizing the Complexity of Supplier Onboarding and Collaboration

For all its benefits in terms of lower-cost labor and materials, globalization has also introduced new complexity and risk.

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Inventory Management as a Service--Battling the Out-of-Stock Phenomenon

Deploying an actively managed inventory management-as-a-service solution is the best way to ensure the right product is on the right shelf at the right time.

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Report Reveals Multi-Enterprise Platforms Key to the Survival of Retailers in Post-COVID-19 Environment

The capacity to adapt to changing consumer preferences about both shopping and order fulfillment will be the key to survival during and coming out of these unprecedented times.

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What Will it Really Take to Move Supply Chains Out of China? It Starts with Mapping

The journey to a diversified, risk-adjusted supply chain network strategy begins with mapping.

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How an API Economy Helps Supply Chains Deliver Strategic Value

Application programmable interface (API) is not only improving supply chain connectivity and visibility on a global scale, but it’s also creating tremendous strategic value.

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How Partnering with an Expert Domestic Supplier of Parts and Accessories Expedites Delivery

While just small components in massive conveyor systems, such parts play a critical supportive role in terms of the function and effectiveness of the final system.

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Now On-Demand: State of the Supply Chain Presentations

SCN Summit’s third series covering the State of the Supply Chain Industry is now on-demand.

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Pandemic-Related Technology Gets Manufacturing Facilities Back on Track

Making the process of returning to work with safety restrictions in place a hassle-free process for employees requires a robust process and continuous check-ins.

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Return or Reverse Logistics Success Tips for Holiday E-Commerce Merchandise

Businesses most afflicted with high holiday returns are fashion and clothing retailers.