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.

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Price Purchasing supply chain budgeting Raw materials 69

Procurement Insights

MARCH 3, 2025

Historical flopslike Queensland Healths 2010 SAP payroll debacleshow ERP failures poisoning procurement downstream (vendor payments broke). Conversely, companies like Unilever leverage SAP + Ariba harmoniously to drive procurement efficiency, proving the upside when done right. By 2025, cloud ERPs (e.g.,

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supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement 78

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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Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization Logistics 138

Supply Chain Opz

OCTOBER 27, 2013

Are you a supply chain management professional who are looking for inspiring ideas to improve the operations of your supply chain? Background Early this year, I published one article named " 10 Greatest Supply Chain Management Books of All Time ".

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Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Supply chain management 98

SCMDOJO

JULY 16, 2024

This article explores challenges identified in a research paper by McKinnon (2006) focusing on vehicle utilization and efficiency in the freight industry [1]. Companies may purchase vehicles sized for peak periods, resulting in excess capacity during slow times [1].

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Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency Route optimization Agile and Lean Supply Chain 97

Procurement Tactics

JUNE 30, 2023

With advancements in technology, automation, and the increasing demand for efficient and sustainable solutions, the machine industry continuously innovates to meet these changing needs. These technologies enhance productivity, optimize operations, and improve overall efficiency through integration. Large Chrome Drip Pan priced at $12.17

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SupplyShift

MAY 14, 2021

To achieve the Paris Agreement’s envisioned limitation, countries and leaders worldwide must strive towards reducing emissions by approximately 45% by 2030 from 2010 levels. However, as McKinsey points out, the typical company’s supply chain creates far greater social and environmental costs than its own operations.

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