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Boston University’s Sourcing Transformation

Logistics Viewpoints

Facilities sourcing and construction contracting were centralized in the procurement department. For example, he wanted a better way to manage tail spend. For example, the University may need to buy five snowplow attachments for the front of its Ford F-150 trucks. There was also a realignment. Last year, the company saw $3.5

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Key Takeaways from SAP Spend Connect Live

Logistics Viewpoints

SAP is embedding its generative Joule across the SAP Ariba source-to-pay solution portfolio to make it easier for their customers to manage routine inquiries, such as status updates, summarization, and frequently asked questions. For example, a buyer might say, “You only shipped me 800 of the 1000 products I ordered.”

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Importance of Having Your Importation Documents in Order

Dedola Global Logistics

Document Complexity. The complexity of documents varies widely depending on the industry. For example, agricultural imports require a more thorough set of documents detailing the quality of the products. One key example is paperwork for wood and paper imports since the Lacey Act bans illegally sourced wood products.

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Crisis Management and Business Continuity in Supply Chains: Bridging the Gap Between Plans and Real-World Execution

Logistics Viewpoints

Many companies have documented response plans, risk registers, and compliance frameworks. Real-World Examples Maersk (2017): A ransomware attack crippled IT systems across its global logistics network. Companies with dual sourcing and buffer inventory got back on track faster. They need to be operational disciplines.

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New Study Shows Global Trade Compliance Is Not Slowing Down Any Time Soon

Logistics Viewpoints

Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) and the European Unions Forced Labor Regulation (FLR) are prime examples of this tightening framework. Businesses will need to ensure accurate data reporting across core operations such as sourcing, procurement, and transactions. Adding to the uncertainty, recent comments from a new U.S.

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Infor Analyst Innovation Summit 2025: A Look at the Future of Industry Cloud

Logistics Viewpoints

Industry-specific content is available for processes like Source to Settle, Procure to Pay, Order to Cash, and more. IDP converts paper-based documents into automated digital processes. Examples of automatable processes include Invoice Processing, Sales Order Entry, and Customer Account Creation.

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A Guide to Supply Chain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Logistics Bureau

A KPI is a practical and objective measurement of progress, either: Towards a predetermined goal, or Against a required standard of performance It might help to think of a KPI as something like an instrument on a car dashboarda speedometer, for example. Why Are KPIs Important?