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Lean Six Sigma for SMEs: A Path to Continuous Improvement

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– Administrative improvements (reduction in order processing errors, streamlining of customer service functions so that customers are no longer placed on hold, etc.) – Strategic improvements (reduced costs, etc.). – Six Sigma creates a link between tactical actions and strategic focus. . Hoerl, R.W.,

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Technology and the Growing Talent Crunch! (2025)

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Grimm went on to say, “there needs to be a partnership that includes at least the district’s CIO, purchasing agent, finance manager in charge of accounts payable, major user departments, and budgeting arm. One Final Note I forgot to mention that the above text is an excerpt from a Procurement Insights article I posted on August 1st, 2007.

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In Business Since 1982, A Who’s Who Client List In The Food and Beverage Industry, and Real-Time Market Price Coverage and Analysis – Do You Know Me?

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When I started writing this blog in May 2007, one of the reasons was to provide unknown companies such as Coupa, Zycus, and others with a venue through which they could connect with a wider and more direct audience. Ensuring they are best placed to reduce costs, manage risk and increase their efficiency, helping to maximise margins.”

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Economic uncertainty ahead: 7 things you can do to prepare for a recession

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While dealing with the ongoing inflation, companies must navigate supply chain disruptions, geopolitical issues in certain markets, labour shortages and the foggy business environment caused by the pandemic. A big mistake made during a downturn is cutting marketing and sales budgets. Sell smarter. Scale automation.

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The Unofficial History of Spreadsheets in Procurement: Are Reports of Their Demise Greatly Exaggerated?

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That’s an average of 1.266 posts per year since I launched this blog in May 2007. Coinciding with Andrew’s point of view was the release of the Supply & Demand Chain Executive ‘s white paper “ Are Spreadsheets Sabotaging Your Supply Chain? Interesting timing?