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

Procurement Insights

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a reprint of the March 25th, 2015 article The Impact Of An M&A On The Procurement Department This morning I read a post by Roz Usheroff regarding the just announced merger between Kraft and Heinz, and how an employee can both survive and thrive when an M&A occurs.

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6 Logistics KPIs Attributes That are Essential

SCMDOJO

Logistics is the central system that controls physical inventory flow in a supply chain. Key performing attributes signify and monitor the Logistics functioning and create a visibility pattern in the supply chain. The productivity attribute includes the processes and their impact on the supply chain.

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How to Solve Supply Chain Disruptions — It’s Not What You Think

Arkestro

As 2019 wound down, who would have predicted that how to solve supply chain disruptions would become one of the top headlines? Supply chain disruption has become something that all of us see in the headlines every day: online, in newspapers, and in magazines. What Are Supply Chain Disruptions Blamed On?

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Supply Chain Innovation: The Path to Success!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Check out The Digital Supply Chain (SC 4.0) Innovation is a team effort requiring collaboration and buy-in from all levels within an organization, and it’s especially true when it comes to bringing innovation to the supply chain. A Blueprint for Successful Supply Chain Innovation. What You Need to Know!

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The Future of Energy for Manufacturing!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Today manufacturers must continually look for waste reduction, process improvement and supply chain efficiency to meet competitive pressures and their customers’ cost reduction requirements. Programs such as Lean have become a popular means to develop a culture of simplification and constant improvement.

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Top Competencies of Procurement Professionals

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

With the increasing complexity of supply chains and the growing importance of sustainability and social responsibility, the role of procurement professionals has become more critical than ever. However, failing to strategically measure purchasing performance can have significant impacts.

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The 25 Hottest US Procurement Startups

Procurement Software

These modules can be purchased separately or as one complete suite. FRDM FRDM is a software company specialising in supply chain risk management. Their software is designed for multinational corporations managing complex supply chains.