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Agile and Lean Supply Chain Influencing Purchasing 
Procurement Templates
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Analyze Total Cost of Ownership (TCO): Incorporate factors like lifecycle costs, maintenance, and disposal into purchasing decisions. Audit Supply Chains: Identify and address environmental and social risks in the supply chain. SAP, Oracle) Procurement software (e.g., Coupa, Ariba) Data analytics tools (e.g.,
Spend Matters
DECEMBER 23, 2024
The need for resilient supply chains is also a key factor driving procurement digitalization. Customers want to quickly adjust sourcing strategies and build agility into their supply chains. On regulatory compliance, data protection regulations such as GDPR continue to influence procuretech investment.
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Future-Proofing Enterprise Commerce: Why Extensibility Wins with Shopify
Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains
Procurement Tactics
MARCH 27, 2023
18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details → Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Supply Chain Forecasting — Everything You Should Know Supply chain forecasting is about making predictions from both past and present information. What is Supply Chain Forecasting?
Supply Chain Game Changer
MARCH 14, 2022
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain Education and Certification – What’s Missing? If you’re looking to start or improve your career in the field of supply chain management courses, you might be wondering where to start. Supply Chain Management Courses.
SCMDOJO
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
In this blog, explore vital tips paving the way for a prosperous career in supply chain management. Whether you’re a recent graduate or contemplating a career change, uncover key insights for establishing the groundwork of a thriving career in the dynamic world of supply chain. Lucky for you.
SCMDOJO
MARCH 19, 2024
Discover Ways to Boost Supply Chain Visibility through Digital Marketing Supply chain visibility is essential for providing a superior customer experience and sustaining customer loyalty over time. Customers face significant frustrations that erode brand trust and sales without supply chain visibility.
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. Make vs Buy Analysis evaluates whether to manufacture a product in-house or purchase it from suppliers. What is a Make vs Buy Analysis?
SCMDOJO
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
This blog explains The Key MRP Metrics in Supply Chain whcih every supply chain professional in Manufacturing or Distribution Businesses. Supply chain professionals will be familiar with the term Material Requirements Planning (MRP).
Jaggaer
MARCH 18, 2020
His insights are numerous, and can all be heard in his full podcast episode, but among them is his main focus in 2020, the opportunity presented by agile procurement. of influencing?control,” Why Agility is Key. Agile procurement is the solution, according to Bartolini. . Where We’re at Today . next level?of
ivalua
MARCH 28, 2019
Professionalisation of the function, logic and analysis has also extended into other areas, with a growth in relevant qualifications, all the way through to procurement and supply chain MBAs and even Doctorates. But, as we move towards a new decade, perhaps the wind is shifting, and we may see a different focus in the next ten years.
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Procurement Heads
JANUARY 4, 2023
I joined KPMG in their supply chain practice and spend the next 16 years on consulting assignments in a smaller firm. Yet this is at a time when many suppliers are looking to renegotiate commercial arrangements due to supply disruption or pass on inflationary pricing increases because they’re dealing with higher wages and bills.
SCMDOJO
DECEMBER 28, 2023
In the era of the Digital Retail Revolution, adaptive supply chain management is imperative amid the surge in online retail and the social commerce boom. In addition to the ever-changing marketing landscape, the supply chain often fails. You need to integrate your supply chain management systems to meet this demand.
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.
Skill Dynamics
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Bribery and kickbacks involve the making of payments to try and influence procurement decisions, often resulting in biased choices that likely prioritize individual personal gain over the interests of the wider organization. Inconsistencies between purchase orders and invoices are another thing to watch for.
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Positive Purchasing
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
I am sure you are comfortable being flexible and agile when buying something different, or sourcing from an alternative more sustainable supplier. In my book Category Management in Purchasing , I lay out the 5i® Category Management process in detail. However, eventually achieving true enterprise-wide change will require so much more.
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Finale Inventory
AUGUST 14, 2024
Hospital supply chain management plays a key role in the efficient operation of healthcare organizations. In an industry where patient care is paramount, having a well-managed supply chain is important for ensuring timely delivery of medical equipment, medications, and other necessary supplies.
Supply Chain Game Changer
JANUARY 20, 2020
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Supply Chain Game Changer Job Board! Supply Chain heroes article originally published by, and permission to publish here provided by, Adam Robinson on [link]. . Supply chain leaders and heroes will face the year with uncertainty and opportunity.
Supply Chain Game Changer
DECEMBER 23, 2021
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. I’ve even seen companies pair product purchases with a raffle-like giveaway where a handful of lucky customers will receive an item that far out values their dollar purchase amount. This method negates any net loss as purchases are required.”. Partner with social influencers.
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Procurement Heads
APRIL 26, 2023
I studied procurement and obtained a Master’s degree in supply chain and international procurement. Since I graduated, I’ve always worked in procurement and supply chain across both indirect and direct categories, across different geographies and also worked as a Consultant delivering transformational projects.
Procurement Heads
APRIL 26, 2023
I studied procurement and obtained a Master’s degree in supply chain and international procurement. Since I graduated, I’ve always worked in procurement and supply chain across both indirect and direct categories, across different geographies and also worked as a Consultant delivering transformational projects.
Shapiro Negotiations Institute
MARCH 6, 2025
A pitch that makes a technical team lean forward in their chairs might make a marketing team check their phones. When your prospect mentions their supply chain headaches, you can share how a similar company cut their logistics costs by 30%. Want to learn more about influence and persuasion training? Learn more here.
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Supply Chain Trend
MAY 14, 2017
Every so many years, a new supply chain terminology takes the front page and dominates the conversation in magazines and conferences. In the last decade or two we’ve seen JIT (Just in Time), TQM (Total Quality Management), 6 Sigma, S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning), Lean, Agile, Demand-Driven Supply Chains…to name just a few.
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IBM Supply Chain Blog
AUGUST 26, 2021
Consumers weary from ongoing supply chain strains are demanding greater transparency and certainty from retailers and e-commerce sites as they undertake back-to-school and holiday shopping. It also gives consumers more direct influence in tailoring their unique customer experience.
Jaggaer
JUNE 28, 2024
I was recently delighted to be joined in webinar discussion by Iain Prince, Operational Transformation & Supply Chain Partner at KPMG. From resilience to agility As Iain was quick to point out, there is no shortage of people offering advice on supply chain resilience.
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Solvoyo
MARCH 5, 2021
For businesses of all sizes, the digital transformation of supply chain planning became the most important initiative. . Considering this surge in digital transformation and the changing needs of 2021, here are some insights and tips for embarking on Supply Chain Digital Transformation projects.
Supply Chain Game Changer
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Imagining the Supply Chain of the Future! Mike Mortson was recently interviewed by Oracle as a part of their Global Supply Chain Influencer program. This article was posted on Oracle’s Supply Chain Management blog. Email Address.
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 15, 2018
Check out The Supply Chain Game Changer Job Board! Supply chain leaders will face 2018 with uncertainty and opportunity. Data visualization can be applied to any supply chain process that presents users with information enabling the immediate adjustment of operations or sharing of information.
Empowering CPO
JUNE 30, 2023
Introduction In the dynamic world of business, the ability to effectively manage and optimize supply chains has emerged as a critical success factor. The aim is not only to streamline operations but also to extract maximum value from every link in the supply chain. But what exactly does it entail?
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.
ivalua
DECEMBER 8, 2020
Natacha Trehan, who leads the Purchasing Master’s degree at the University of Grenoble Alpes, will deliver a keynote providing further insights based on her experience working with and advising dozens of procurement organizations over the past decade. New revenue opportunities, more sustainable and agile supply chains, accelerated innovation.
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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.
Arkestro
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Technology innovations have been massive, changing how food is grown, processed, and purchased. These disruptions have exposed the fragility of global supply chains. A shift toward regionalized supply chains and diverse suppliers may be the key to resilience. harvested wheat is the lowest since 1888.
Pipefy
JANUARY 30, 2024
Because procure-to-pay teams lacking business agility, internal resources, or adequate tools are hungry for solutions that can help them streamline operations, increase strategic influence, gain spend control, innovate sourcing streams, improve efficiency, and increase time for more “high-value” work. billion by 2028.
Pipefy
JANUARY 30, 2024
That’s where procurement, sourcing, and purchasing technology comes in. Finally, procurement teams are responsible for anticipating and responding to disruptions in the supply chain and their own process. P2P software can automate workflows and activities such as: Purchase request intake and review. Purchase orders.
Supply Chain Opz
JANUARY 29, 2020
In this article, we rank books based on their influence, popularity, recency and practicality and then we come up with the list of the best supply chain books. Finding Best Supply Chain Books We've found that most recommendations for on the web are based on just personal opinion. The links below are #paid links.
Positive Purchasing
MARCH 14, 2024
Jonathan O’Brien, CEO of Positive Purchasing , author, and global procurement thought leader, outlines his effective approach to assessing the current levels of sustainability in your supply chain, then prioritizing where and how to focus your resources to make the greatest positive impact.
SCMDOJO
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Supplier Issues: Delays in the supply chain, disruptions in the production process, or unexpected increases in lead times can result in excess inventory. This can result in strained supplier relationships and potential disruptions in the supply chain.
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IBM Supply Chain Blog
MARCH 30, 2023
In the wake of the pandemic and global supply chain issues, businesses have realized the importance of technology innovation to deliver truly superior retail customer experiences. Order management platforms must provide businesses with options that allow for flexibility and agility in both capabilities and deployment.
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
And What is Purchasing? From the starting point of the traditional buy-sell, transaction-based purchasing, the practice has moved through stages of change that redefines most aspect of the business. This can be achieved through reduction in prices of purchased products & services and reduction in their specific consumption.
Supply Chain Opz
OCTOBER 5, 2016
Supply chain management is not an easy subject. Background Supply chain management is a relatively new discipline. Access public data from Data.gov Supply chain management is part of complex economic activities. You may feel that not all necessary information is available at your finger tips.
Supply Chain Game Changer
APRIL 16, 2019
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Supply Chain Detective™: The Mystery of the Prima Donna Boss! It was another case for the Supply Chain Detective™! Supply Chain is uniquely positioned in most organizations for the management of Cash flow. Subscribe Here! Email Address.
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 26, 2018
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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Spend Matters
OCTOBER 4, 2024
This last requirement may be rather technical, but the enabled capabilities allow for earlier, deeper and tailored stakeholder engagement to provide better experience/satisfaction, adoption — which, ironically, is a characteristic that Coupa has continually held as the North Star — spend compliance and influence on pre-sourced spend.
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Finale Inventory
JULY 1, 2024
Are you interested in learning about the world of the F&B supply chain? In this article, we will walk you through the basics, key components, role of inventory management, challenges, and technological innovations in the F&B supply chain. One important aspect of the F&B supply chain is inventory management.
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