Procurement Insights

JANUARY 3, 2025

The following is a 31-minute video of a 2011 lecture I gave at eWorld. 2011 eWorld Video THE EVOLUTION OF THE CFO VIEW Between 2011 and 2024 , CFOs’ views of procurement have evolved significantly, reflecting changes in the business environment, technology, and organizational priorities.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement 52

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. What is Logistics and Supply Chain Management?

Supply Chain Efficiency 138

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

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

MAY 8, 2023

Supply chain visibility is essential for successful procurement, as it enables businesses to proactively manage risks and optimize their supply chain. A recent study by Blue Yonder, a leading provider of supply chain management software, found that supply chain disruptions are costing businesses more than ever before.

Supply Chain Visibility 52

Supply Chain Visibility Real-time Visibility supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization 52

Procurement Insights

AUGUST 30, 2023

They say that, like truth, good ideas stand the test of time. In this test case, the public sector organization realized a year-over-year 23% cost of goods savings for seven consecutive years while simultaneously reducing the number of buyers required to manage the contract to 3 from an original 23.

Real-time Visibility 52

Real-time Visibility Procurement supply chain software solutions Buyers 52

Planergy

AUGUST 30, 2022

How better management in AP can give you better flexibility for cash flow management. Gore is a company well known for its flat organizational structure, with small teams that are driven by commitments rather than management orders. Use PLANERGY to manage purchasing and accounts payable. Download Free Copy. Written by.

Innovation 52

Innovation Networking Real-time Visibility Purchasing 52

Supply Chain Trend

JULY 28, 2018

In his experiments on cooperative behaviour, Yochai Benkler (2011) found that 30% of people behave as though they are selfish. And of these change failures, 70 percent are due to culture-related issues: employee resistance to change and unsupportive management behaviours. McKinsey studies in 2009 and 2013 also supports this conclusion.

Leadership 68

Leadership Supply Chain Efficiency Change management Real-time Visibility 68

Supply Chain Trend

JULY 28, 2018

In his experiments on cooperative behaviour, Yochai Benkler (2011) found that 30% of people behave as though they are selfish. And of these change failures, 70 percent are due to culture-related issues: employee resistance to change and unsupportive management behaviours. McKinsey studies in 2009 and 2013 also supports this conclusion.

Leadership 60

Leadership Supply Chain Efficiency Change management Real-time Visibility 60