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What does a 2015 article have to do with Hershey’s 2025 acquisition of LesserEvil for $750

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It also reminded me of a 2008 article I had written on the Procurement Insights blog titled Procurement considerations when dealing with a merger? What are some best practices to promote optimal adoption of the governing policies and procedures in the absence of spend management technology?

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Lean Six Sigma for SMEs: A Path to Continuous Improvement

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Over the years, various methodologies have emerged to address this need, including lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and the integration of both known as Lean Six Sigma (LSS). In this blog, we’ll delve into the integrated Lean Six Sigma approach, exploring its benefits, deployment models, moreover the implications for SMEs.

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2011 To 2025: The Evolution Of How The C-Suite And Boardroom Views Procurement

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Impact of Globalization and Supply Chain Complexity : The complexity of global supply chains highlighted procurement’s role in managing risks, ensuring continuity, and driving efficiencies. CFOs began to see procurement as critical to business continuity and organizational agility.

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For What It’s Worth: Tackling the supply chain digital transformation shortage, optimizing your negotiations amidst all of the chaos, and COVID four years later”

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MUSING #1 In the age of information, it’s surprising that supply chain digital transformation isn’t as readily available as one would expect. – [link] MUSING #2 How agile is your sourcing program? Are you optimizing your negotiations amidst all of the chaos? Have you ever wondered why?

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Which “Should Cost” ProcureTech Solution provider is the best in these three key areas?

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7 ProPurchaser 2008 Started in 2008, newer but focused on negotiation tools. 8 Keelvar 2012 Founded in 2012, a decade of experience in sourcing optimization. 9 Lytica 2015 Established in 2015, a newer player in supply chain analytics. 4 Zycus 1998 Founded in 1998, a veteran in cognitive procurement solutions.

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IMO 2020 is Here. Are You Ready?

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Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Duration of disruption may last around for 3 years down the line but alternative scenarios range from one to five years, Disruption still underway if HSFO-LSFO spread incentivizes previously uneconomic refinery optimization. Subscribe Here! Email Address. & Why now? m/m of Sulphur cap.

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JAGGAER Webinar with Accenture Strategy and Attijariwafa Bank Case Study: Accelerating Trust in Banking – Internal, Suppliers and Customers

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Coming on top of a very difficult and complex existing situation, Covid-19 has put additional pressure on profitability and capital requirements in the banking sector in the European Union and Africa, with drops in revenue in the order of 35-45% and the lowest return on equity since the aftermath of the great crash of 2008.