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Coupa Announces New AI-Driven Innovations at Inspire That Make Margins Multiply

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Supply, Organization, Pulse, Inspiration, KPMG, Topgolf, Risk, AI, PwC, Development, CONFIG.SYS, Early access, Net income, LAS, CFOS, Growth, Accenture, Medical device

LAS VEGAS, April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Coupa, the margin multiplier company, announced new AI-driven innovations at Inspire, its annual community conference, across its total spend management platform that provides direct and indirect spend solutions.

Key Points: 
  • CEOs and CFOs are struggling to grow their organizations efficiently and effectively and their margins are eroding at unprecedented rates," said Leagh Turner, Coupa CEO.
  • "Coupa is uniquely positioned to address the challenges today's businesses are facing in growing their margins.
  • With Coupa, companies can achieve growth through productivity, efficiency, and resiliency gains, while safeguarding their operations from compliance issues and risk," said Sameer Areff, Coupa Chief Transformation Officer.
  • We've been able to increase our margins and productivity at our venues using Coupa," said Naresh Srinivasan, CAO at Topgolf.

SpartanNash 'Ramps Up' Plastic Bag Recycling for Earth Day

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Monday, April 22, 2024
SPTN, Supply, Family Fare, Veteran, Recycling, D&W Fresh Market, ESG, Trex, SpartanNash, Plastic, Disability, Wood

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Food solutions company SpartanNash (the "Company") (Nasdaq: SPTN) is joining forces with Home Repair Services and Trex® Company to transform recycled plastic grocery bags from its stores into five accessible home ramps for local veterans with disabilities in honor of Earth Day. 

Key Points: 
  • This effort recycles plastics not typically accepted in standard recycling programs to create low-maintenance and durable composite decking projected to last years longer than traditional wood.
  • "We are proud to partner with SpartanNash on this important and worthwhile project," said Trex Company Senior Director of Supply Chain Excellence Dave Heglas.
  • Plastic bag recycling bins are available year-round at SpartanNash-operated retail stores.
  • Since the program started in 2023, over 1,000 pounds of plastic bags have been recycled.

CXO Partners Launches New Supply Chain Practice; Veteran Chief Supply Chain Officer Dan Marous to Lead Group

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
Supply, DTC, ERP, CSCO, Development, SIOP, Automation, DOM, Partner (business rank), Acquisition, WMS, Growth, Lean Six Sigma

ATLANTA, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CXO Partners, a professional services firm providing interim executives and transformative consulting services, is excited to announce the launch of its new Supply Chain Leadership and Services practice. This new group will be led by accomplished supply chain executive Dan Marous who will serve as Managing Partner.

Key Points: 
  • This new group will be led by accomplished supply chain executive Dan Marous who will serve as Managing Partner.
  • I help companies "unlock" supply chain capabilities that are critical to building corporate value, improving customer service, strengthening operations, and accelerating revenues and earnings.
  • He assists clients in the retail, furniture, apparel, and direct-to-consumer (DTC) industries as an interim Chief Supply Chain Officer and Chief Operating Officer.
  • "My charge is to drive results and to lead change in supply chain performance by improving leadership, developing supply chain strategies, supporting demand growth, and building transformational capabilities via new processes, infrastructure expansion, and leveraging supply chain technology," said Dan Marous.

Northstar and Ecco Recycling Announce Three-year Asphalt Shingle Supply Agreement and Further Landfill Supply Study for Northstar's Empower Calgary Facility

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
Supply, City, Party, OTCQB, AB, Project, Environment, Shingles, C&D, Empower, Recycling

VANCOUVER, BC and CALGARY, AB, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Northstar Clean Technologies Inc. (TSXV: ROOF), (OTCQB: ROOOF) ("Northstar" or the "Company"), a Canadian clean technology company focused on the sustainable recovery and reprocessing of asphalt shingles, and Ecco Recycling & Energy Corporation ("Ecco Recycling"), a leading Calgary-based waste diversion provider, are pleased to announce that Ecco Recycling and Northstar, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Empower Environmental Solutions Calgary Ltd. (together with Ecco Recycling the "Parties", or each a "Party") have signed a binding three-year asphalt shingle supply agreement (the "Supply Agreement") for Northstar's planned asphalt shingle reprocessing facility in Calgary, Alberta (the "Empower Calgary Facility").

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER, BC and CALGARY, AB, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Northstar Clean Technologies Inc. (TSXV: ROOF), (OTCQB: ROOOF) ("Northstar" or the "Company"), a Canadian clean technology company focused on the sustainable recovery and reprocessing of asphalt shingles, and Ecco Recycling & Energy Corporation ("Ecco Recycling"), a leading Calgary-based waste diversion provider, are pleased to announce that Ecco Recycling and Northstar, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Empower Environmental Solutions Calgary Ltd. (together with Ecco Recycling the "Parties", or each a "Party") have signed a binding three-year asphalt shingle supply agreement (the "Supply Agreement") for Northstar's planned asphalt shingle reprocessing facility in Calgary, Alberta (the "Empower Calgary Facility").
  • Under the terms of the Supply Agreement, Ecco Recycling will supply asphalt shingles from its current construction & demolition ("C&D") landfill in Calgary to Northstar's Empower Calgary Facility.
  • The shingles will be reprocessed at Northstar's Empower Calgary Facility for an initial term of three years with mutual extension options.
  • In addition, the Parties are expected to carry out a landfill supply study to investigate the potential for Ecco Recycling to supply additional shingles from its landfill in Calgary.

Alibaba.com Unveils Affordable, Customizable Logistics Solutions for U.S. SMEs

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Supply, FBA, Interview, Alibaba Group, Supply chain, SME, RFQ, Warehouse

Alibaba.com's Logistics Marketplace not only allows buyers to connect with potential logistics service providers that are pre-vetted by the platform, but identify solutions tailored to their individual logistics demands.

Key Points: 
  • Alibaba.com's Logistics Marketplace not only allows buyers to connect with potential logistics service providers that are pre-vetted by the platform, but identify solutions tailored to their individual logistics demands.
  • It aims to reshape how SMEs manage their supply chain strategies, allowing them to navigate the global marketplace with fewer of the traditional logistics hurdles.
  • The platform also features a "Most Popular Services" section, which showcases key logistics options most utilized by SMEs.
  • Our Logistics Marketplace is designed to facilitate this level of operational flexibility to help SMEs as they seek to expand and achieve their business goals."

ProVia Partners with FlexScreen to Elevate Window Solutions

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Monday, April 15, 2024
Supply, Heart, Provia, Ohio's Amish Country, Partnership, Supply chain, Department store

FlexScreen, the innovative pioneer in window screen technology, has revolutionized the industry with its flexible and durable screens.

Key Points: 
  • FlexScreen, the innovative pioneer in window screen technology, has revolutionized the industry with its flexible and durable screens.
  • Under this partnership, ProVia will integrate the manufacturing of FlexScreen products at its window manufacturing facility, further enhancing its ability to deliver superior quality and meet customer demands promptly.
  • "At ProVia, our vision is to be the premier building products manufacturer, providing unmatched quality and service," said Freddie Miller, Vice President of Supply Chain at ProVia.
  • FlexScreen Inventor and CEO Joe Altieri expressed his delight regarding the partnership, stating, "We are so happy to collaborate with a great company like ProVia.

ThroughPut.AI launches New Inventory Projection Capabilities to Minimize Risk of Overstocking and Stockouts

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Thursday, April 11, 2024
Projection, Supply, Risk, AI, Decision intelligence, Network throughput, SKU, Root cause analysis, PALO, Industrial, Algorithm, Organization, Growth

PALO ALTO, Calif., April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ThroughPut Inc., the Industrial AI Supply Chain Analytics and Decision Intelligence pioneer, today announced the launch of new inventory projection capabilities that will enable businesses to predict the future state of their inventories. These capabilities empower customers to proactively sidestep potential inventory imbalances (excesses and shortages)), and predict imminent supply chain risks  to better plan in advance.

Key Points: 
  • These capabilities empower customers to proactively sidestep potential inventory imbalances (excesses and shortages)), and predict imminent supply chain risks  to better plan in advance.
  • ThroughPut leverages patented AI and ML algorithms to automatically generate insights into potential supply chain risks, such as overstocking and stockouts, in real-time.
  • Supply chain managers can leverage these updated lead times to dynamically adjust parameters and assumptions within their planning models, thereby proactively mitigating the risks of stockouts and surplus inventory.
  • This helps inventory planners to see the aggregate demand for defined future periods (such as the next month, quarter, year, etc.)

ThroughPut.AI launches New Inventory Projection Capabilities to Minimize Risk of Overstocking and Stockouts

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Thursday, April 11, 2024
Projection, Supply, Risk, AI, Decision intelligence, Network throughput, SKU, Root cause analysis, PALO, Industrial, Algorithm, Organization, Growth

PALO ALTO, Calif., April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ThroughPut Inc., the Industrial AI Supply Chain Analytics and Decision Intelligence pioneer, today announced the launch of new inventory projection capabilities that will enable businesses to predict the future state of their inventories. These capabilities empower customers to proactively sidestep potential inventory imbalances (excesses and shortages)), and predict imminent supply chain risks  to better plan in advance.

Key Points: 
  • These capabilities empower customers to proactively sidestep potential inventory imbalances (excesses and shortages)), and predict imminent supply chain risks  to better plan in advance.
  • ThroughPut leverages patented AI and ML algorithms to automatically generate insights into potential supply chain risks, such as overstocking and stockouts, in real-time.
  • Supply chain managers can leverage these updated lead times to dynamically adjust parameters and assumptions within their planning models, thereby proactively mitigating the risks of stockouts and surplus inventory.
  • This helps inventory planners to see the aggregate demand for defined future periods (such as the next month, quarter, year, etc.)

BIZCLIK MEDIA LAUNCHES APRIL EDITION OF SUPPLY CHAIN DIGITAL AND PROCUREMENT MAGAZINE

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Supply, News, Publication, EDF Renewables, Sustainability, Digital, Big Ass Fans, NHS England, T-Mobile, STC, Cassette tape

LONDON, April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BizClik, the UK's fastest-growing publishing company, has published the latest editions of Supply Chain Digital and Procurement Magazine. These publications are highly regarded within the supply chain and logistics sector for their in-depth reports and interviews with prominent figures in the respective industries.

Key Points: 
  • The April edition of Supply Chain Digital and Procurement Magazine includes interviews with leading experts and executives from T-Mobile and Mars.
  • LONDON, April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BizClik, the UK's fastest-growing publishing company, has published the latest editions of Supply Chain Digital and Procurement Magazine .
  • The edition also contains extensive interviews with key thought leaders from Big Ass Fans, EDF Renewables, and Appian, along with Top 10 supply chain consulting firms.
  • You can visit Supply Chain Digital and Procurement Magazine for daily news and analysis of the ever-changing supply chain and logistics industry.

BIZCLIK MEDIA LAUNCHES APRIL EDITION OF SUPPLY CHAIN DIGITAL AND PROCUREMENT MAGAZINE

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Supply, News, Publication, EDF Renewables, Sustainability, Digital, Big Ass Fans, NHS England, T-Mobile, STC, Cassette tape

LONDON, April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BizClik, the UK's fastest-growing publishing company, has published the latest editions of Supply Chain Digital and Procurement Magazine. These publications are highly regarded within the supply chain and logistics sector for their in-depth reports and interviews with prominent figures in the respective industries.

Key Points: 
  • The April edition of Supply Chain Digital and Procurement Magazine includes interviews with leading experts and executives from T-Mobile and Mars.
  • LONDON, April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BizClik, the UK's fastest-growing publishing company, has published the latest editions of Supply Chain Digital and Procurement Magazine .
  • The edition also contains extensive interviews with key thought leaders from Big Ass Fans, EDF Renewables, and Appian, along with Top 10 supply chain consulting firms.
  • You can visit Supply Chain Digital and Procurement Magazine for daily news and analysis of the ever-changing supply chain and logistics industry.