SCMDOJO

MARCH 25, 2022

In the current era, it is clear that new modes of production are concomitant with new modes of distribution, which advances the field of logistics, the science of physical distribution or even supply chain management. Reminder of Key Definitions – Logistics & Supply Chain Management. and J-P Rodrigue (2004)).

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 16, 2023

Among these strategies, the role of supply chain capability stands out as a key factor in driving success. A well-optimized supply chain not only ensures efficient delivery and cost-effectiveness but also provides companies with a competitive advantage in the market.

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Procurement Heads

AUGUST 11, 2022

When did your interest in procurement and supply chain begin? It was back in 2004 in Romania – I am Romanian – and at the time I was working as a Marketing Assistant at British American Tobacco. How did you engineer your career path to the point you are now at as Head of Supply Chain? Why is that?

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Procurement Insights

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

.” Mission Control The following excerpt from a June 2007 post talks about decentralization and centralization in procurement – [link] The theory behind the balanced approach is that self-sufficient (usually larger) departments, while independent, will be collaborative partners with the central purchasing group.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 6, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Days and years went by, and eventually, the ’93 Ford Escort was living in the hybrid-dominated world of the year 2004. But, when my mom was buying a new vehicle, she didn’t decide to scrap the vehicle from 1993 and purchase one from 1995. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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Arkestro

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

In this blog, Arkestro sat down with Jeoff Burris, the Founder and Principal of Advanced Purchasing Dynamics and Procure-Force solution team member, to get his thoughts on hot button topics such as: supply chain disruptions, quote fatigue, managing costs, and more – that are top of mind for automotive procurement teams.

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Positive Purchasing

MARCH 10, 2022

We need to see the buzz from the bottom about how things are changing with the supply base. It’s about changing from 10% or 5% efficiencies to ‘10 x thinking’. Get these ideas through to create momentum and buzz within your business and the supply chain and recognize those individuals who are stepping up.

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