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More Procurement 'Rights'
In another installment of his 'Procurement Bill of Rights' series on the Spend Matters site, Pierre Mitchell goes back to basic and looks at fundamental needs and how they translate to an SAP/Ariba relationship.
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New 3PL Study
Some new research on the state of the 3PL industry has been reviewed by the folks at Supply Chain Digest. There are lots of interesting findings about growth and technology to check out.
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Challenges for Omnichannel Retailers
We've been following the omnichannel news for quite awhile, but it sometimes helps to get into detail on what it really means to retailers. The challenges are many.
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USPS and Amazon
In a move that surprised many, Amazon has entered into an agreement with the US Postal Service to deliver packages on Sunday. This move creates a whole bunch of questions.
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Don't Skip a Step
Mapping the current state is a staple of continuous improvement projects, but many want to skip that step and proceed to solutions. That could be a mistake.
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Procurement Requirement Options
In an update to the "Procurement Bill of Rights" series, Pierre Mitchell of Spend Matters discusses a couple key points related to application alternatives.
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Develop Your People
Leadership just isn't about collecting big paychecks. Developing your people is one of the most important responsibilities.
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Technology and the SMB
Smaller suppliers usually aren't enamored of networks that customers 'force' them to use. In a Spend Matters article, Jason Busch presents a few ways to make their participation more palatable.
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IT Risk
Everyone in the supply chain business worries about disruptions. Usually, it's related to the usual problem sources: weather, natural disasters, financial problems, and the like.
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Supply Chain Millennials
Lots of supply chain old-timers complain about the younger generation of workers. But, you know what? They have a level of comfort with technology that we can all learn from.
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