SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Make vs Buy Analysis is an essential decision-making tool in supply chain management that significantly influences profitability, flexibility, and competitiveness. It helps businesses decide whether to produce goods internally (make) or source them externally (buy), weighing costs, quality, scalability, and capacity.

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The Good Spending

DECEMBER 27, 2023

This is where I started digging deeper into the Agile agenda , thinking of finding repercussions with our professional life and blogging on related topics.  How do you think agile practices have transformed companies over the past two years? Will agile practices continue to generate interest? large home appliances).

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Building Stronger Relationship s : Effective Approaches to Multi-Tier Supplier Collaboration A chain is only as strong as its weakest link—but what if you can’t evaluate the entire chain? Tier 1 suppliers and their suppliers—and their suppliers’ suppliers—make up an organization’s multi-tier supply chain.

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Procurement Leaders

DECEMBER 9, 2022

With operations all over the world, and sourcing offices in Denmark, North America and China, its supply chain is exposed to a huge scope of complex challenges, across categories of spend including agriculture, chemicals, and enzymes, among others.

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 28, 2024

The evolution of warehousing has been a fascinating journey, mirroring the broader transformation of supply chains. Warehousing has undergone a dramatic transformation, evolving from a simple storage function to a critical strategic asset within the modern supply chain.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Their responsibilities focus on going beyond cost reduction and achieving broader business goals such as growth, innovation, and customer satisfaction. As procurement and supply chain leaders seek to optimize performance, collaboration with suppliers becomes a strategic tool for creating value for the business.

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

What is Supply Chain Management (SCM) Supply Chain Management (SCM) is the management of the flow of goods, services, information and finances as they move from raw materials to final product, from manufacturer to consumer. It eliminates waste and enables companies to manufacture products at lower costs.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Secondly come eProcurement, Supply Chain Collaboration, Invoicing, and Payments. Optimizing source-to-paythrough digital transformation streamlines every stage of your procurement strategy, improving visibility, efficiency, and collaboration. Digitalization also fosters greater agility in supplier management.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

For years, supply chain professionals have measured success by how well they have been able to drive down costs and drive up efficiency. Goods arrived exactly when needed, waste and holding costs were kept to a minimum, and single source strategies prevailed due to ease and cost savings.

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 7, 2024

The Global Supply Chain is thriving with each passing day. However, the game-changer is how Cost Efficiency and Cost Effectiveness play their role in the supply chain. Every business focuses on solutions that enhance profitability with cost optimization. What is Cost Efficiency?

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Skill Dynamics

JUNE 26, 2024

We equip individuals and organizations with the knowledge and expertise they need as a solution – both to optimize their supply chains and empower their businesses to thrive. The global supply chain management market size is projected to hit around USD 72.1 billion by 2032.

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Pipefy

JANUARY 9, 2024

Smart procurement is the use of technology to improve efficiency and help build more agile procurement processes. The benefits include cost savings increase, better decision making and risk management. While these tools can lighten workloads and improve agility and decision-making, they can’t operate without the input of humans.

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Procurement Software

JANUARY 26, 2025

Increasing inflationary cost pressures, more supply chain disruptions, and the imperative for more transparency to satisfy Corporate Social Resposibilty (CSR) directives, or recent legislation in countries like Germany and Norway. In the bullish case, the technological advancements will massively help us get there.

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Jaggaer

MARCH 6, 2025

Spend Analysis: Offering detailed visibility into spending patterns, enabling cost optimization. It is impossible to manage multiple suppliers, and to switch between them with agility, without digital processes and powerful workflows.Form Conclusion Procurement technology has become a cornerstone of modern public sector operations.

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Know More About Dante: With over 25 years of professional experience in industrial engineering, operations, and supply chain management, the Business Consultant and Trainer is dedicated to enhancing operational performance for companies in Europe and the Americas.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 1, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Digital Supply Chain (SC 4.0) Article written for Supply Chain Game Changer by, and permission to publish here provided by, Andrei Klubnikin at at R-Style Lab. trillion on logistics and supply chain within the next five years. Email Address.

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Arkestro

JANUARY 4, 2023

Among them were supply chain disruptions , inflation, and supply scarcity and shortages. The talent shortage in procurement and supply chain is nothing new: it’s been going on for several years now. The Supply Chain Will Continue to Heal. In 2022, procurement faced challenges on multiple fronts.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 19, 2023

However, now we see how brittle these global supply chains are. A perfect storm of disease, war, technological innovation, overspecialization, unchecked climate change and geopolitical tensions have shattered global supply chains and had a significant impact on the global economy.

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Arkestro

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Resources / Blog / AI Revolution in Oil and Gas Procurement: Streamlining Operations for Success AI Revolution in Oil and Gas Procurement: Streamlining Operations for Success The COVID-19 pandemic forced countless industries to become more lean, agile, and innovative, and the oil and gas industry was no exception to the trend.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Together, IBM Instana and IBM Turbonomic provide real-time observability and control that everyone and anyone can use, with hybrid cloud resource and cost optimization so you can safely automate to unlock elasticity without compromising performance. It’s time for IT to go from reactive to proactive and preventative.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Agility and scalability The primary advantage of adopting a hybrid cloud strategy is agility, which businesses need to adapt to change quickly and capture opportunities to drive business growth. By significantly boosting the delivery speed of IT resources, a hybrid cloud architecture helps businesses stay agile.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

A procurement strategy allows an organization to navigate an increasingly complex global supply chain, adapt swiftly to market fluctuations, and achieve cost optimization, operational efficiency and growth. A successful procurement strategy also mitigates risks inherent in the supply chain.

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Empowering CPO

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

As businesses seek agility, cost optimization, and data-driven decision-making, AI-powered solutions are becoming indispensable for procurement professionals. It ensures that procurement partners collaborate with reliable vendors, reducing supply chain disruptions.

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Pipefy

JANUARY 30, 2024

Finally, procurement teams are responsible for anticipating and responding to disruptions in the supply chain and their own process. Pipefy’s survey of business and IT leaders found that primary drivers of adoption automation lean on increasing efficiency, improving productivity, reducing errors, and generating greater cost savings.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 11, 2024

The growing need for cloud cost optimization : Cost optimization is essential when exiting VMware because it helps manage and reduce the initial and ongoing expenses associated with migration, ensures efficient use of resources in the new environment, and maximizes the return on investment.

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Empowering CPO

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

At EmpoweringCPO, we understand the pivotal role it plays in optimizing the supply chain, reducing costs, and fostering long-term competitiveness. Consulting firms like ours leverage cutting-edge tools and analytics to gain deep insights into market trends, supplier performance, and cost structures.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Cost optimization can be achieved through a combination of productivity enhancements, infrastructure savings and reductions in operating expenses. Therefore, adopting a holistic approach that prioritizes data-driven business transformation helps optimize value extraction. billion, and experts project it to reach USD 14.4

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Cloud service provider costs can climb higher than anticipated, especially with multiple vendors involved, which is why monitoring cloud spend is critical. Cloud cost-optimization software tools can help monitor workload demands for maximum cost-efficient performance. shifting legacy apps to the cloud).

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Finale Inventory

JULY 21, 2024

Additionally, having an accurate reorder point helps eliminate unnecessary costs associated with excess inventory, such as storage fees and obsolescence. A strategically calculated reorder point also enhances operational efficiency within the supply chain.

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Una

OCTOBER 17, 2023

They will be able to suggest alternative suppliers, forecast demand, and proactively identify potential supply chain disruptions, allowing organizations to take proactive measures. This will help in building trust with suppliers and customers alike. This will help in building trust with suppliers and customers alike.

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Jaggaer

DECEMBER 13, 2024

The Essential Guide to Source to Pay, Source to Contract, and Procure to Pay Whether youre new to the world of procurement and supply chain management, or a seasoned veteran; whether you work in a major manufacturing industry, a university, or a medium-sized clinical research organization, you may find procurement jargon rather confusing.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JANUARY 30, 2024

Adopt FinOps for cost optimization A multicloud cloud cost optimization plan combines strategies, techniques and best practices to manage and control costs. By continually reexamining business goals and assessing cloud service portfolios, your business can stay agile, innovate and maintain a competitive advantage.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 8, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Article written for Supply Chain Game Changer by Prakash Pol , Principal Consultant at Infosys India. The Warehouse is a central part of Supply Chain Management in any organization. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Disruptive Warehouse Technologies for Any Company!

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

MAY 17, 2024

With this organizational change, new teams are being defined, agile project groups created and feedback and testing loops established. There is full commitment from leadership and team focus revolves heavily around cloud cost optimization. Level 3 – Scale: Cloud-native strategy is now the preferred approach.

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Empowering CPO

JANUARY 28, 2024

Introduction In the dynamic realm of procurement, organizations strive to not only meet their immediate needs but also to establish sustainable and cost-effective supply chains. Organizations should proactively identify potential risks in the supply chain and implement strategies to mitigate them.

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Finale Inventory

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Adopting EOQ as part of your overall inventory strategy can lead to improved customer satisfaction, increased profitability, and a more streamlined supply chain. In the fast-paced world of ecommerce, where consumer preferences can change rapidly, having a solid grasp of your optimal order quantity can give you a competitive edge.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 16, 2023

Through our technologically advanced and innovative approach, we have been successful in helping businesses reduce costs, optimize supplier relationships, manage procurement risks, and ultimately drive profitable growth. They were struggling with high procurement costs and a lack of visibility into their supply chain.

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