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SCMDOJO
MARCH 24, 2025
Introduction Gardner, (1954) and Huntzinger, (2007) define Purchase price variance (PPV) as a metric used to measure the effectiveness of cost-saving efforts by calculating the difference between the planned cost (standard pricing) allocated for purchasing activities and the actual cost incurred.
Procurement Insights
APRIL 4, 2025
Prompted by a question I had received from one of my readers regarding the impact of an M&A on procurement, and in particular the departments relationship with suppliers, I thought that I would share the following with you. There is more to e-procurement than software (Part 2) see the link in the Web Resources Section.
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Let's Talk Supply Chain
JULY 27, 2022
With a decade hallmarked so far by constant disruption, consumers are more aware of supply chain and how industry shortages , the gender gap in supply chain, and climate events impact their daily lives and local communities. A term that once only resonated with industry insiders is everywhere.
Procurement Insights
FEBRUARY 17, 2024
FIRST, SOME BACKGROUND INFORMATION In August 2007, I wrote an article titled “Procurement’s Expanding Role and the Executive of the Future.” They said that out of his organization’s 20,000 suppliers, only a few (i.e., 2007 – Commonwealth of Virginia ’s eVA – Yes, Virginia!
Procurement Insights
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
As an introduction or lead-in to that old post, I want to share the following excerpt from an article written in June 2023 responding to the question – What is AI in supply chain in 2023? “AI assesses supplier performance data, quality records, and market intelligence to revamp supplier selection and management.
Supply Chain Trend
DECEMBER 13, 2016
To get some answers for S&OP practitioners, Niels van Hove founder of Supply Chain Trend, interviewed a group of S&OP leaders. Supply Chain Trend will publish a weekly Q&A with these S&OP leaders. Being early in my supply chain career, I thought this should not be too bad to do.
Supply Chain Game Changer
FEBRUARY 12, 2019
Imagining the Supply Chain of the Future! At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe. As such we have introduced our “Seasoned Leadership in Action™” Interview series at Supply Chain Game Changer.
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