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Procurement and Finance
It's been awhile since our last 'where should procurement report?' discussion. On the Enterprise Irregulars site, Jason Busch shares his thoughts on the subject based on recent research.
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The Ideal Procurement Pro
On the EPS site, Ken Bradley has put together a list of the best traits that truly excellent purchasing professionals possess. How do you stack up?
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RFID Heats Up Again
Remember when RFID was a hot, new technology? Although interest seemed to wane for years due to a number of factors, in actuality usage has increased across supply chains worldwide.
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Growth in eProcurement Tool Usage
The growth in the use of eprocurement tools, both within and outside of ERP systems, isn't waning any time soon. Recent research by Ivalua shows a strong preference by supply chain professionals for the flexibility and features provided by these tools.
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Gaining Value from Analytics Projects
As usual, the Supply Chain Shaman, Lora Cecere, has strong opinions on the topic of projects related to analytics. In a recent post on her site, she shares recommendations on how to best mesh basic project management approaches with what's needed to gain value from analytics.
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Product Development Driven by IoT
It's fascinating to witness the broad impact of the Internet of Things across the business world. As new products are being developed and refined, the process is increasingly reliant upon data generated by connected devices.
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Large Scale IT Projects Can Work!
Those of us who have participated in big IT projects know they can be not only risky but also extremely beneficial, that is if they're done right. The Boston Consulting Group has looked at how to improve the odds of getting value out of large scale projects and proposes a few ideas.
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Elevating Supply Chain Talent
The theme of attracting and managing supply chain talent has been well-traveled over the past year. The consulting firm Deloitte has a take on it, as does Jason Busch on the Spend Matters site.
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Supplier Relationships Matter
On the EPS site, Gina Roos reviews research by Planning Perspectives on supplier relationships. Although the survey was focused on the automotive industry, the findings are almost universally applicable.
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"New" Purchasing Technology
It's a fact of life that a lot of purchasing now, and even more in the future, will take place via smartphone. New technology is out there that takes the complexity out of that process.
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