Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 25, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Why is 3D Printing Revolutionary for Supply Chain? 3D Printing is changing global Supply Chains article and permission to publish here provided by Maria Hills. Traditional manufacturing and the global supply chain were suboptimal in solving such a crisis.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 28, 2024

In recent years, there has been a significant shift in the supply chain industry as more and more women are choosing careers in this traditionally male-dominated field. This rise of women in the supply chain is not only breaking gender barriers but also bringing a fresh perspective and new ideas to the table.

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Una

MARCH 6, 2023

How to innovate: Identify your organization’s most pressing non-financial priorities (such as sustainability) and re-work your criteria to attract suppliers that match this need. In other companies, “Lean” may mean reducing the costs involved in procurement.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Effective supply chain management is essential for success in the dynamism and connectivity of modern companies. To accomplish this, you require the skills of supply chain experts who can manage the complexity and difficulties of today’s global supply chains. They come from a variety of backgrounds.

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Barkers Procurement

AUGUST 10, 2023

Why Diversifying Your Supply Chain Is So Important The Power of Diversifying Your Supply Chain – You don’t need us to tell you how essential supply chains are. Managing a supply chain involves working with a network of suppliers who are all connected via a centralised supply chain management process.

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Procurement Heads

JUNE 14, 2023

The breadth of the role dealing with all categories across a £8 billion-a-year spend is exciting and there are very few roles in a company that have so much reach and influence – for example, it allows me to challenge and support Network Rail in becoming more commercial, more sustainable, and more diverse.

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Una

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Now, CPOs and their procurement teams look to invest in more secure supply chains, addressing increased volatility in consumer demand and responding to the changing ways people work (i.e., Then, in the 1960s, the practice of competitive bidding became commonplace giving rise to trained procurement professionals. Is that all?

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Arkestro

JANUARY 9, 2024

As we move into 2024, procurement teams continue to face hurdles like supply chain volatility, geopolitical tensions, budget restrictions, talent shortages, and more. Policy-Driven Sustainability Sustainable, environmentally friendly procurement practices are no longer nice to have — they’re a business necessity.

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The Good Spending

AUGUST 23, 2022

Procurement value demystified Unfortunately, "procurement value" became another buzzword – everyone tells us to generate, capture, and sustain it. The business must engage its stakeholders to effectively create, trade, and sustain value. Value-based procurement Another concept where "value" and "procurement" form the title together.

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The Good Spending

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Procurement is on the journey from cost-cutting to value delivery Naturally, Procurement started in the lowest cost arena, where the cheapest bid wins. Lowest bid Supplier selection by the lowest bid is still the dominant approach in many companies, especially public ones. term sustainability.

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Procurement Software

APRIL 18, 2023

This involves suppliers competing in sequential bidding. Buyers will have already vetted the suppliers they want to invite to the eAuction and suppliers will start out with their initial bid at the beginning of the auction process. It also improves your agility across everyday procurement processes.

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

Sourcing : Procurement uses competitive bidding, e-sourcing, and supplier development. Enables adherence to policies and regulations through ethical, sustainable, and compliant practices. What are the company's goals for growth, cost reduction, sustainability, innovation etc? Purchasing interacts mainly with suppliers.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

Sustainability initiatives within the supply chain. If this were a manufacturing process generating over 30% waste, it would be something that lean experts would be examining closely, questioning the inefficient use of energy and resources. Competitive bidding for €10k worth of one-time spend. Supplier innovation.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 7, 2023

It enables: Building stronger relationships with your key suppliers Competitive bidding, which optimises cost Evaluating non-price factors important to your organisational objectives e.g. quality, lead time, sustainability Performing the appropriate pre-qualification of suppliers. Improvements to end-to-end supply chain efficiency.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 14, 2023

At its core, procurement is the process of finding, agreeing to terms, and acquiring goods, services, or works from an external source, often via a tendering or competitive bidding process. For one, they often focus too heavily on price at the expense of other factors, such as quality, sustainability, and supplier innovation.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Sourcing Software: Helps companies find and acquire goods and services by managing RFQs (Request for Quotations) and bidding processes. Return on Investment: Evaluate potential returns, considering both direct financial gains and intangible benefits like improved agility and compliance. Examples include SAP Ariba and Coupa.

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TYA Suite

JULY 17, 2024

Procurement strategy is the cornerstone for sustained growth when negotiating the complexity of today's corporate environments. Relies on manual processes for sourcing, negotiation, and Focuses on cost reduction through competitive bidding and bulk purchasing. Limited use of technology and digital tools in procurement operations.

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Una

JANUARY 8, 2024

The concept is fundamental to sustainable growth, competitive advantage, and long-term success. When it's finally time to bid them farewell, they are recyclable, contributing to a greener planet. The initial investment pays off not just in the quality of prints but in lower servicing costs and a nod to sustainability.

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Empowering CPO

MAY 4, 2023

By effectively managing the purchasing process, companies can better control their expenditures and optimize their supply chain, ensuring the availability of the right products and services at the right time. E-sourcing tools: Platforms that facilitate online bidding and negotiation, streamlining the supplier selection process.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

Growing global complexity in supply chain management has forced organizations to look towards technology as their silver bullet; serving as the missing link between people (supply chain actors) and the ability to collaborate at scale. Check out What Exactly is Blockchain? And How Does it Work? Infographic).

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Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

Sustainability initiatives within the supply chain. If this were a manufacturing process generating over 30% waste, it would be something that lean experts would be examining closely, questioning the inefficient use of energy and resources. Competitive bidding for €10k worth of one-time spend. Supplier innovation.

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Procurement Software

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Competitive bidding, which optimises cost. Evaluating non-price factors important to your organisational objectives e.g. quality, lead time, sustainability. Improvements to end-to-end supply chain efficiency. End-to-end supply chain visibility ensures more synergy in cooperation. Simplicity is key here.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 8, 2019

They should also extend this digitalization to supply chain management (supplier portal, webEDI, etc.) This is not simply about cost savings here and there (the traditional C-suite view of what procurement does) but driving value and making your organization more agile in an uncertain and rapidly changing world.

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Procurement Software

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

From the outside, it appears to be a bid by SAP Ariba, Coupa and other legacy Procure-to-Pay and Source-to-Contract suites to maintain their relevance. Maintaining their moat and preventing customers from defecting to more agile offerings on the market is a smart move. Many have not yet achieved sustainable growth and profitability.

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Una

OCTOBER 9, 2023

DOWNLOAD PLAYBOOK Table of Contents Introduction In procurement and supply chain, staying ahead of the game is not just a goal – it’s a necessity. By proactively addressing risks, organizations can safeguard their supply chains and drive efficiencies.

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Pipefy

JUNE 15, 2023

This is especially true for leaders and teams wanting to become much more agile and resilient in light of the challenges created following recent supply chain disruptions. These solutions also save money on sourcing , which is the process of identifying and assessing suppliers.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 17, 2025

In the bustling landscape of consumer spending and grocery supply chains, Target has emerged as a formidable force, strategically fortifying its operations to meet the‍ shifting demands of the‍ modern market.

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 3, 2025

What unique benefits can the following ProcureTech solution providers offer to address the above-referenced supply chain challenges: ThroughPut.ai, FlockScore, ProcurEngine. These insights are based on their general focus areas within the ProcureTech and supply chain optimization space. ThroughPut.ai ThroughPut.ai

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Procurement Insights

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Instead, his contributions are more broadly tied to practical applications of algorithmic thinking in supply chain and procurement optimization. The lack of specificity in public recordsunlike, say, the open-source algorithms of TAC-SCM (a supply chain competition)means were speculating on the mechanics. supplier delays).

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