Young Nam, VP Pricing and Procurement, US LBM: "We engaged Xenon Group to help us solve a particularly complex data analytics problem which impacted our financial reporting as well as our ability to appropriately manage our supply base. In a highly collaborative manner, Xenon Group designed, developed and deployed the custom solution both on time and on budget. It was a pleasure to work [...]
Accenture has worked closely with hundreds of chief procurement officers, chief financial officers and C-suite executives for two decades. They have examined the traits and persistence of those who drive exceptional procurement and have observed what the best leaders strive for in procurement and how they make great things happen. Accenture has distilled its studies [...]
“IBM is bringing artificial intelligence and blockchain technology to bear on supply-chain management — with a twist,” says Robert J. Bowman. “What distinguishes this latest effort from previous software industry offerings, IBM says, is the manner in which it’s open to developers and third-party applications.” READ MORE at Supply Chain Brain
“Companies that have already made investments in supply chain infrastructure and have a multi-source supply plan will be much better positioned to weather the ultimate impacts of the outbreak compared to companies that have not,” explains Jim Hull, senior industry strategies director for JDA. READ MORE at Supply Chain Management Review Xenon Group is a [...]
“Procurement faces a dual challenge in 2020 — reducing internal and external costs while at the same time adding value and becoming a better strategic advisor to the business,” says Patrick Burnson. Research from the Hackett Group, Inc. reveals crucial findings on these new Procurement Key Issues. READ MORE at Supply Chain Management Review
