Blockchain

Why Supply Chain Leaders Need to Bolster the Circular Economy

Posted: 01/29/2021 - 02:28
Circular Economy

The concept behind a circular economy is simple: minimize waste by reusing, sharing and repairing goods that are already in use. That allows items to remain in the economic system, preventing the need for as many new products to be introduced.

This results in a closed loop. New resources aren’t being used, so energy is conserved.

Exploring the Feasibility of a Blockchain-Enabled Supply Chain

Posted: 08/28/2020 - 00:00
The adoption of blockchain technology can become the framework to solve supply chain issues from the point of origin of the raw materials to when it reaches end-of-life.

Given the attention on Bitcoin, the underlying blockchain technology has been brought to the forefront for organizations looking to explore the benefits and feasibility of managing the supply chain. The level of trust, transparency, and efficiency promised by this technology opens the possibility of revolutionizing how we handle transactions.  

4 Traits to Look for in a Software Development Outsourcing Vendor for Perfect-Fit Alignment

Posted: 06/04/2019 - 01:00
Newsflash for any company with tech job openings: there are three (!!) opportunities for every candidate, which creates negative unemployment for software developers in North America. For procurement teams, this means it’s time to find software development service providers. You may have “been there done that,” or you might be facing this issue now. The big question is…how do you find the perfect-fit provider that will set your team up for success? 
 

What’s Ahead for 2019: Doing More With Intelligent Technology

Posted: 02/19/2019 - 00:27
Intelligent technologies are changing the supply chain game everywhere. The simple fact is that intelligent technology is what often separates the leaders from the followers in today’s digital economy. Technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT), machine learning and predictive analytics help organizations derive greater value from their most valuable corporate asset: their data. Here are some specific thoughts.  
 
IoT, Machine Learning and Data Analytics Will Deliver Competitive Advantage   
 

The Meaning of Facebook’s Fall-out: Centralized vs. Decentralized Systems

Posted: 04/18/2018 - 04:58
Reduce risk and opt for a decentralized system of sourcing

When the Internet arrived, we said, “The world is no longer flat! This changes everything!” Then we went back to building centralized systems – something we still do today. Examples of centralized systems are our ERPs, enterprise payment systems and government platforms. Recent commercial examples include Google, Facebook and Uber. 

Trends in Sourcing and Procurement with Sean Delaney

Posted: 04/11/2018 - 23:10

In this episode of the Sourcing Industry Landscape, Dawn Tiura interviews Rob Bernshteyn. Rob Bernshteyn is the Chief Executive Officer of Coupa Software, a cloud platform for business spend management. After moving to the U.S. at a young age, what began as an interest in sports memorabilia turned into a profitable venture during middle school and high school to help fund his college education.

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