28: Improvements to supply chain e-tendering

In this episode, we discuss why e-tendering is important to your supply chain and new e-tendering technology. We look at how the internet of things (IOT) is impacting ocean carriers and Karl's prediction of Amazon being a 3PL is one step closer to happening. Finally, we discuss some NFL free agency news - we thought we could cold turkey football for a few months but didn't happen. Featured articles: IOT visibility comes to ocean shipping Forget drones, Amazon is getting into the proper aviation business We discuss the improvements to ocean shipping tracking and Amazon's lease of 20 Boeing 767's. Featured topic: Effective e-tendering for the supply chain We discuss the following questions: What is e-tendering? Why is e-tendering important for the supply chain? What type of software available? What is ERP? How about for small to medium sized businesses? Ease of use for bidders? Why is bid rejection an issue? Featured resource: E-procurement Golden Book of Good Practice Study by Price Waterhouse Coopers to the European Commission on effective e-procurement techniques. Have any questions or show topic suggestions? Contact us: Twitter @Calgaryregion Email: business@calgaryregion.ca Web: squareonesupplychain.ca

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28: Improvements to supply chain e-tendering is an episode from Square One Supply Chain Podcast.

This episode is 23:11 long.

This episode was published on Mar 16, 2016.

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