- 1. Supply Chain Tech M&A is Just Getting Started in Retail
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- Retail companies are increasingly turning to supply chain technology mergers and acquisitions (M&A) to enhance their operations and improve efficiency. The adoption of modern, data-driven software is crucial ...
- 2. SCM Bought By McKinsey
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- According to Industrial Distribution, McKinsey & Co has acquired SCM Connections, a company that uses advanced tech for supply chain planning. McKinsey & Company announced it has acquired SCM Connections, ...
- 3. McKinsey Acquires Supply Chain Company
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- According to ChannelE2E, McKinsey has acquired SCM Connections, a global and supply chain planning company. Global management consulting firm McKinsey & Company has acquired SCM Connections, a supply ...
- 4. Accenture Acquires Two More Firms
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- According to DC Velocity, Accenture is increasing its supply chain presence by acquiring two more firms. Consulting firm Accenture is expanding its supply chain practice through two more acquisitions, ...
- 5. Organizational Structures of Supply Chains Matter
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- ... acquisitions. Integration can create a barrier to competitor entry and reduce costs if suppliers operate efficiently. Integration can reduce the flexibility of the lead company and allow them to switch ...
- 6. Clear Acquires Xpedize
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- Clear, a SaaS and tax filing firm, has acquired supply chain finance startup Xpedize, reports Pymnts. Software-as-a-service (SaaS) and tax filing firm Clear closed an acquisition deal for supply chain ...
- 7. TrueCommerce Acquires DiCentral
- (News)
- ... in supply chain collaboration, connectivity and omnichannel solutions. We continue to support the strategy of combining organic growth with focused, strategic acquisitions that expand the depth and breadth ...
- 8. Target Seeks to Bolster Supply Chain
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- According to Supply Chain Dive, Target has made some acquisitions to help strengthen its supply chain. Target's use of acquired assets highlights the long process of supply chain transformation that ...
- 9. Logistics Industry Talent
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- ... Financial Officer): Former vice president at Raymond James’ Diversified Industrial Investment Banking group. He advised the company on mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity offerings and other financial ...
- 10. Big Stories of 2016
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- Chris Cunnane gives us a list of what he considers to be the biggest supply chain stories of the year in a fresh article on the Logistics Viewpoints site. He covers a lot of ground with his list and hits ...
- 11. Supply Chain Finance Movement
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- Supply chain finance is an ofter overlooked area in the P2P automation arena. Jason Busch has some ideas on where some of the major players could be headed.His article on the Spend Matters site speculates ...
- 12. Ariba Continues to Change
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- One of the highest profile acquisitions in recent memory was SAP's purchase of Ariba. Much water has made its way over the dam since then, and Ariba has continued to reinvent itself to support changes in ...
- 13. Business Networks and SAP
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- Big companies make big bets on the direction of technology. A leader in the ERP space, SAP, believes strongly in business networks as a wave of the future, based on recent acquisitions it's made.On the ...
- 14. SAP, Ariba, and Others
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- When SAP acquired Ariba, it seemed like a perfect marriage, at least on the surface. As with any marriage, though, there are ups and downs. As SAP has continued to add to its stable of acquisitions, Jason ...
- 15. SAP, Procurement, and the Cloud
- (News)
- The cloud has clearly disrupted the ERP market. SAP, for example, has faced the challenge and has made acquisitions and development to address it. Have they succeeded?On the procurement side, the results ...
- 16. The Cloud IS the Way... Really?
- (Technology)
- ... the growth of the overall ERP market seems slow, it's the larger organizations that are making new acquisitions that amount to big dollars. Smaller companies are moving toward more flexible cloud based ...
- 17. What Does Integration Mean to Your Process
- (Integration)
- ... an ERP system to handle accounting and inventory is a necessity, and likely one of the first software acquisitions a company makes. Implementing EDI is frequently done because a retailer demands it. So ...
- 18. Key Supply Chain Events of 2013
- (News)
- Usually, this is the time of year when predictions are made. The Supply Chain Digest feels it's also important to review what happened during the past year.It's interesting to see how events transpired ...
- 19. Accenture Acquires Procurian
- (News)
- In a big recent move, Accenture has started the process of acquiring Procurian, a key sourcing technology and services company. It makes sense in light of previous acquisitions and improves their position ...
- 20. Procurement Consolidation
- (News)
- Mergers and acquisitions are picking up in the world of procurement systems. Jason Busch of Spend Matters has some recommendations for users to protect themselves during this period of consolidation.These ...
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