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A Shot in the Arm: How Supply Chain Technology Improves COVID Vaccine Distribution
May 12, 2021 | Supply Chain Software
One day in April, there were reportedly more than 73,000 slots available on Mississippi’s COVID-19 vaccine scheduling website. In the end, there were more appointments than people seeking shots.
Those excess vaccinations could have been quickly redistributed with the help of real-time supply chain data management. While efficient vaccine distribution is a public health issue, it is also a supply chain demand planning issue.
Turn ideas into action. Talk to GEP.
GEP helps enterprise procurement and supply chain teams at hundreds of Fortune 500 and Global 2000 companies rapidly achieve more efficient, more effective operations, with greater reach, improved performance, and increased impact. To learn more about how we can help you, contact us today.
Alex Zhong
Director, Product Marketing
Alex has more than 20 years of practical experience in supply chain operations and has advised many Fortune 500 companies on their digital transformation. At GEP, he leads product marketing for the company’s AI-enabled supply chain solution. He is passionate about the role technologies play in driving supply chain excellence and business growth.
How to Make Your Supply Chain Smarter and Sustainable in 2021
April 22, 2021 | Supply Chain Strategy
The COVID-19 pandemic has jolted supply chains and its domino effect continues to impact business operations and profitability across industries.
This disruption has forced organizations to rethink how they should manage supply chain going forward.
The focus has shifted from lean operations towards thinking long term and ensuring resiliency and sustainability in the supply network.
How to Take the Pain Out of Cloud Integration Projects
March 31, 2021 | Supply Chain Software
Businesses worldwide closed offices and transitioned workforces to remote work to combat COVID-19 last year. The resulting challenge of maintaining collaboration as well as securing access to enterprise data only accelerated the trend of migrating essential workloads to cloud infrastructure.
For supply chain teams trying to stay ahead of the next disruption, moving data and workflows to cloud-based systems is now more and more the norm.
Turn ideas into action. Talk to GEP.
GEP helps enterprise procurement and supply chain teams at hundreds of Fortune 500 and Global 2000 companies rapidly achieve more efficient, more effective operations, with greater reach, improved performance, and increased impact. To learn more about how we can help you, contact us today.
John Piatek
Vice President, Consulting
John has over 15 years of strategy consulting experience managing several large-scale engagements with leading global clients.
At GEP, John is responsible for partnering with leading CPG and retail enterprises on strategy, supply chain and management initiatives. John is also the Chair of GEP’s Thought Leadership Council.
6 Ways AP Automation Ensures Hassle-Free Invoice Audit
March 17, 2021 | Accounts Payable
Not very long ago, the mere mention of the word audit was enough to terrify a business. Auditors would spend several weeks going through a huge volume of paper records to check financial transactions, establish their credibility and successfully complete the audit. The task was tedious and involved reviewing purchase orders, invoices, journal entries and other documents associated with a transaction. The process was also manual and time-consuming and often proved to be a nightmare for auditors as well as employees of the organization being audited.
Digital Twins in Logistics: Real Gains From Real-Time Models
March 11, 2021 | Logistics
To complete a shipment from start to finish, the logistics industry relies heavily on data such as location information, logistics network and inventory volumes from multiple parties at any given point of time.
Hence, imperfect data from third parties, manual processes and slower replies lead to many imperfections within the system.
These can be resolved by creating digital twins of the physical logistics network. The digital replica of physical assets provides insights about performance, potential errors, and disruptions, improving the overall structure and efficiency.
Turn ideas into action. Talk to GEP.
GEP helps enterprise procurement and supply chain teams at hundreds of Fortune 500 and Global 2000 companies rapidly achieve more efficient, more effective operations, with greater reach, improved performance, and increased impact. To learn more about how we can help you, contact us today.
Alex Zhong
Director, Product Marketing
Alex has more than 20 years of practical experience in supply chain operations and has advised many Fortune 500 companies on their digital transformation. At GEP, he leads product marketing for the company’s AI-enabled supply chain solution. He is passionate about the role technologies play in driving supply chain excellence and business growth.
Rise of Microservices in Procurement and Supply Chain Management Software Architecture
February 26, 2021 | Procurement Software
Procurement and supply chain software platforms need to provide a wide range of functionalities for the diverse set of requirements critical to a business’ functioning. But the downside of such a comprehensive technology solution, of course, is that most platforms run the risk of ending up rather bulky and unwieldy.
Software platforms with microservices architecture — with its focus on decentralization, dexterity and scalability -- overcome these challenges.
Turn ideas into action. Talk to GEP.
GEP helps enterprise procurement and supply chain teams at hundreds of Fortune 500 and Global 2000 companies rapidly achieve more efficient, more effective operations, with greater reach, improved performance, and increased impact. To learn more about how we can help you, contact us today.
Paul Blake
Director, Product Marketing
Paul has spent over 30 years in diverse roles in the world of technology and was involved in the development of procurement software even before the advent of the internet.
Paul is GEP’s resident product evangelist who helps strategize and execute marketing plans for GEP’s full range of cutting-edge procurement and supply chain solutions.
5 Ways Demand Planning Is Broken (And How to Fix It )
What are the biggest obstacles to effective demand planning? And how do you get past them? GEP’s new white paper discusses these problems and reveals how AI-powered systems are eclipsing legacy tools, enabling real-time forecasting and dynamic, user-centric processes.
The Emerging Role of Robotics in the Food Processing Industry
February 05, 2021 | Inventory Management
The global food processing industry represents a multi-billion market that experiences shifts in consumer preferences, which in turn impacts production and consumption trends, forcing manufacturers to consistently evolve their products.
Turn ideas into action. Talk to GEP.
GEP helps enterprise procurement and supply chain teams at hundreds of Fortune 500 and Global 2000 companies rapidly achieve more efficient, more effective operations, with greater reach, improved performance, and increased impact. To learn more about how we can help you, contact us today.
Paul Blake
Director, Product Marketing
Paul has spent over 30 years in diverse roles in the world of technology and was involved in the development of procurement software even before the advent of the internet.
Paul is GEP’s resident product evangelist who helps strategize and execute marketing plans for GEP’s full range of cutting-edge procurement and supply chain solutions.
How IoT Tools Ensure Cost and Energy Savings in HVAC Systems
February 02, 2021 | Facilities Management
Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems tend to consume a significant portion of electricity in any office or residence.
The use of ACs and electric fans make up nearly 20% of the total power consumption in buildings globally, according to an International Energy Agency report.
Given this need to reduce energy usage and carbon footprint, digital technologies, led by internet of things or IoT, have started transforming the HVAC industry.
Turn ideas into action. Talk to GEP.
GEP helps enterprise procurement and supply chain teams at hundreds of Fortune 500 and Global 2000 companies rapidly achieve more efficient, more effective operations, with greater reach, improved performance, and increased impact. To learn more about how we can help you, contact us today.
David Doran
Vice President, Consulting
David has over 20 years of experience in leading several large-scale consulting and sourcing engagements for transport and logistics at Fortune 500 companies.
A recognized leader in supply chain management and logistics, David plays a critical role in the design, sourcing and implementation of supply chain improvements to GEP’s global clients.
