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Why Supply Chain Convergence is Critical to Greater Agility and Resilience

Logistics Viewpoints

Amid this perfect storm of disruption, GEP and the North Carolina State University (NCSU) Supply Chain Resource Cooperative surveyed supply chain, procurement and IT professionals across a range of industries to gain insight into their priorities and strategies regarding supply chain resilience and optimization.

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The Power of the Network: ERP vs. Spend Management

Logistics Viewpoints

Alex Zhong, Director Product Marketing at GEP. GEP and the North Carolina State University (NCSU) Supply Chain Resource Cooperative surveyed supply chain, procurement and IT professionals across a range of industries to gain insight into their priorities and strategies regarding supply chain resilience and optimization.

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Essential Technology Capabilities for Supply Chain in 2023

Logistics Viewpoints

Companies must have a strategy in place to manage sourcing events, incorporating greater visibility as well as forecasting and supplier evaluation capabilities, so that they can introduce at least some predictability into future sourcing and make more informed decisions. Alex Zhong is Director of Product Marketing at GEP. 2] ibid.

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Next-Generation Fulfillment Strategies and Operating Models: A Strategic Playbook

Supply Chain Brain

Read the GEP playbook for a deep dive into the demanding fulfillment constraints organizations face and how operating models are evolving through technology and innovative approaches to meet modern demands.

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GEP Outlook Report 2024

Finally, there’s some breathing room, and the opportunity to create long-term strategy, build resilience and explore the growing potential of artificial intelligence. Despite this, leaders are seeing a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel — inflation is decreasing, interest rates are leveling off and supply chain volatility is easing.

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6 Ways Big Data is enhancing the global supply chain

The Logistics Academy

Defined as the massive volume of structured and unstructured data that can’t possibly be processed using traditional software or database strategies, Big Data is affecting every corner of the business world. It’s no surprise, really, seeing that more data has been created in the past two years than in the entire history of the human race.

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Next-Generation Fulfillment Strategies and Operating Models: A Strategic Playbook

Download this GEP playbook to learn more about the next generation of fulfillment strategies and operating models. Faced with many fulfillment constraints and older operating models that can’t keep up, companies must look to the future.

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Rethinking Supply Chains for Greater Efficiency, Resiliency, and Sustainability

Read the new GEP-sponsored report by Harvard Business Review Analytic Services for strategies and digital solutions to achieve these goals. Supply Chains have 3 key priorities: building resiliency, reducing costs and driving ESG performance.

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Leveraging Data Analytics to Build a Truly Connected and Collaborative Supply Chain

This GEP-sponsored report will show you how to leverage data for a collaborative supply chain that delivers results and how to future-proof supply chain management strategies. The C-suite is laser-focused on supply chain performance.

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7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024

Procurement and supply chain leaders are presented with their fair share of challenges, with a host of tools and strategies to resolve them. That said, what’s the best path forward to leverage this year’s trends?

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Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability

The secret is mastering strategic cost management strategies. This GEP bulletin, "Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability," breaks this down into clear, actionable steps. How can businesses gain a competitive edge in an era marked by relentless competition and economic fluctuations?

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The Cost-Plus World of Supply Chains: The Macroeconomic and Geopolitical Environment

From new pricing strategies and material substitutability to alternative suppliers and stockpiling, a new GEP-commissioned Economist Impact report reveals that enterprises are adopting a variety of approaches underpinned by data and technology.

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The Transformative Role of Supply-Chain Leaders in Today’s Business

This new report from The Economist and GEP explores how procurement and supply chain professionals are responding to shifting business dynamics. What new tools and strategies can help? Sixty-three percent believe AI can be their top ally in this mission. What should they do differently? The report answers all these and more.

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GEP Spend Category Outlook 2023 Report

Read the GEP Spend Category Outlook 2023 report now to build successful spend management strategies across 22 indirect & direct categories. What are the risks for procurement in 2023? What should leaders do to deliver value amid uncertainties?

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Rethinking Supply Chain Risk: New Threats Demand New Tools and Strategies

Read this new HBR – GEP report on new tools and strategies to mitigate supply chain risk. Companies like Bayer AG and Akamai coped with recent supply chain disruptions much better than their peers. What did they do differently?