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Is Six Sigma, Lean and SCOR Still Relevant in A Dynamically Changing World? (A 2009 Procurement Insights White Paper Revisited)

Procurement Insights

So, when posts – such as the reprint of the one below from January 2009 generate interest today, I am curious why. Originally posted on January 29, 2009. ” Excerpt from “The Key Principles behind the Integrated Enterprise Excellence” White Paper (January 2009). After you read it, let me know what you think.

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The Big Interview with Emma Giles

Procurement Heads

I’m a proud Mauritian, living in Poole, Dorset since 2009, where I met my husband while studying at the Open University and working at my local hospital as a healthcare assistant. Could you tell us a bit about yourself, your background and how you got into procurement? What roles and responsibilities does Procurement/ SRM have within Allianz?

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Strategic Procurement: 4 Tactics for Economic Recovery in 2021

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When Covid-19 hit, supply chains across the globe nearly came to a halt. According to Accenture, 94% of Fortune 1000 companies saw supply chain disruptions and 75% had negative or strongly negative impacts on their businesses due to the pandemic. Procurement Teams Step-up. Influence Begins with Good Relationships.

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Intelligent IBP – a new role for supply chain planners

Supply Chain Trend

In this blog : a new role for supply chain planners. Similar to the continuous automation of physical assets in the supply chain over the last 100 years, we’ve now reached the era where the knowledge worker will be augmented or automated by a machine. Supply chain planners and IBP teams will not escape this evolution.

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What are the top 10 procurement predictions for 2030?

Procurement Insights

ChatGPT Assessment 2024 – [link] Did Gartner get it right 2009 – [link] 2. Ensuring data security across the supply chain will become paramount, with procurement professionals playing a key role in safeguarding against cyber threats. Resilient Workforce 2009 – [link] 10.

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9 Headlines Striking Fear into Shippers Lacking a Strong TMS

Supply Chain Collaborator

With manufacturing falling at the fastest rate since 2009, it’s no surprise to see truck stocks plunging, and truck builders cutting back on staff. Headline: Intermodal Cargo Falls in 4Q for First Time Since 2009. Now is the time to invest in technology to help improve supply chain efficiency and transportation cost-efficacy.

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The Big Interview with Emma Giles

Procurement Heads

I’m a proud Mauritian, living in Poole, Dorset since 2009, where I met my husband while studying at the Open University and working at my local hospital as a healthcare assistant. Could you tell us a bit about yourself, your background and how you got into procurement? What roles and responsibilities does Procurement/ SRM have within Allianz?

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