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Tail Spend Management Challenge
Implementing an eProcurement P2P solution is a challenge in and of itself. Getting it used effectively to deliver on your goals is even tougher.
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WalMart Drives Sustainability Index
On the Investment Ideas site, the progress made by WalMart in implementing its Sustainability Index is highlighted. Although it's just one company, the influence of WalMart over supply chain sustainability worldwide can't be exaggerated.
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E-Invoice Use Rising
A recent survey shows that e-invoicing is really catching on. Big companies, in particular, are finding that automating AP is a good move.
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DC Automation Challenge
In a Supply Chain Digest article, the challenge of building a DC with the optimal level of automation is addressed. Peapod had a classic budget vs. technology issue to face.
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Technical Supply Chain Risks
In a study of supply chain disruptions for the year 2012, a major risk factor has been identified. With all the hurricanes, earthquakes, tsunamis, and other weather-related issues faced in the year, the fact that technology accounted for the majority of disruptions was a bit of a surprise.
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Omnichannel Change Management
On the RIS News site, Gaurav Pant and Girijesh Agarway discuss an unexpected challenge retailers face when transitioning to an omnichannel environment.
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SAP and Ariba Outlook
When a company the size of SAP acquires one like Ariba, it can take awhile for all the integration effects to shake out. Jason Busch from Spend Matters explains some of the real and potential issues in a recent interview.
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Procurement Consolidation
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.
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Growth in Cloud Computing
On the Enterprise Irregulars site, Louis Columbus presents the results of research on the growth of cloud computing. Anyone who thinks it's going away isn't paying attention, but it's not without challenges.
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Omnichannel Retail Footprints
In an update to a topic we've been following, Zak Stambor on the Internet Retailer site talks about changes made by retailers in their physical footprints to adjust to omnichannel demands.
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