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Agile and Lean Supply Chain Influencing Supply Chain Efficiency 
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?
ivalua
FEBRUARY 24, 2021
Supply Chain Transformation is ongoing but never more important than in 2021. Despite the initial capital investments, these technologies are driving efficiencies that ultimately lead to cost reduction. Procurement Agility: According to Sawchcuk, agility defines your capability as an organization to react to any event.
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ivalua
MAY 30, 2022
As the demands on supply chains continue to increase, so do the expectations of consumers. Consumers also expect transparency – in product origin, quality standards, and how organizations are improving their environmental and sustainability efforts. . Leveraging Technology to Transform The Supply Chain.
SCMDOJO
JUNE 27, 2024
In an era where efficiency equates to competitive advantage, the oil industry’s supply chain management plays a pivotal role in determining a company’s profitability and sustainability. What Are the Key Components of an Oil Company’s Supply Chain?
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
DECEMBER 29, 2024
Two prominent online learning platforms, Future Learn Courses and SCMDOJO, offer courses on demand to meet supply chain enthusiasts’ diverse needs. As you know, the supply chain management landscape constantly evolves, necessitating continuous learning and skill development for professionals in this field.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
Your customers, employees and shareholders want to know you have a plan to address supply chain sustainability. Supply chain sustainability is defined as embedding environmental, social or corporate governance considerations as raw materials are sourced, converted to products and delivered to market.
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. Importance of Make vs Buy in Supply Chain The Make vs Buy Analysis is critical for optimizing supply chain operations.
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
AUGUST 21, 2023
Try this as a tongue twister: “Tripping through tantalizing TikTokers, tenfold to transform your tangled supply chain!” In our digital age, where viral trends dominate, TikTok’s influence now extends to supply chain management. Discover the Top 10 TikTokers reshaping how you view supply chains.
SCMDOJO
OCTOBER 30, 2024
The global supply chain landscape is undergoing significant transformations, influenced by rapid technological advancements, shifting consumer expectations, and the intricacies of international commerce. Developing Analytical Skills Data analysis is at the heart of effective supply chain management.
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
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).
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. The complexity of the e-commerce landscape is compounded by the presence of multiple sales channels, posing challenges to efficient management.
Supply Chain Game Changer
MAY 9, 2022
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain Education and Certification – What’s Missing? There are a lot of companies in the supply chain, and they all work together to make almost every product that comes into contact with a customer. This is the idea behind supply chain management.
ivalua
NOVEMBER 25, 2020
In August 2020 Gartner published this report “4 Tactics Procurement Can Use to Sustain Influence as Economic Conditions Improve” This blog summarizes the key points of the report which you can read in full, here. When Covid-19 hit, supply chains across the globe nearly came to a halt. Procurement Teams Step-up.
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.
Procurement Templates
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Here’s a detailed guide to enhance procurement capabilities across various domains: Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Management Actionable Steps: Analyze Spend Data: Use spend analysis tools to identify areas where costs can be reduced or efficiencies improved. SAP, Oracle) Procurement software (e.g., Coupa, Ariba) Data analytics tools (e.g.,
ivalua
JUNE 14, 2023
It is important to support this workstream through a team of key individuals: Sponsor: A high-level executive who champions the procurement application implementation, the sponsor provides critical support, resources, and influence. Download Today!
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Supply Chain Opz
MARCH 9, 2016
The supply chain is evolving more rapidly than ever before due to outside factors such as geopolitical influences, an increase in natural disasters and the proliferation of technology. In such times of change, it is critical to have a supply chain manager in the catbird’s seat to help it navigate resource allocation.
Procurement Tactics
JULY 23, 2023
51 ChatGPT Prompts to 10X Your Productivity in Procurement Download ChatGPT PDF Procurement Courses Or receive our famous weekly newsletter The 5S of Kaizen — The Ultimate Guide The 5S of Kaizen comes under the umbrella of lean management aimed to eliminate waste within manufacturing operations. Let’s trace back the roots of Kaizen.
Procurement Heads
MARCH 27, 2023
We are having to become much more agile in our approach because suppliers are less willing to hold their pricing. And of course, we’re all thinking about a general election that’s likely to happen in the next few years, which could influence procurement legislation being introduced following Brexit.
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Procurement Templates
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Process Efficiency: Streamline procurement processes through automation, reducing lead times and operational costs. Action Steps: Automate Processes: Implement cutting-edge procurement software to automate routine tasks, reducing manual errors and boosting efficiency. Cut the waffle and get to the point.
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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. We need cost efficiency internally and cost-effectiveness with our suppliers externally. Our organisation has adopted agile ways of working. I completed my MCIPS there and then moved into consulting.
Procurement Heads
MARCH 15, 2023
I realised that I enjoyed using my influencing and negotiation skills to deliver value to stakeholders and made the decision to move into the sales and contracting function. There are a number of levers which procurement use in order to make a sustainability normal business.
SCMDOJO
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Knowing how crucial time is for keeping customers happy and influencing what they buy, it’s clear that handling lead time (which means the time it takes to get things ready) is not just needed for business, but it also gives an edge in today’s competitive and complex economy. Time is really important in business.
Spend Matters
DECEMBER 23, 2024
How customers justify procuretech investment to stakeholders Cost savings and efficiency: Direct savings and operational efficiency metrics resonate strongly with financial stakeholders. We provide customers with ROI calculations, use cases, and other tools to help quantify the potential savings and efficiency gains.
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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.
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.
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.
Procurement Insights
JANUARY 3, 2025
Impact of Globalization and Supply Chain Complexity : The complexity of global supply chains highlighted procurement’s role in managing risks, ensuring continuity, and driving efficiencies. CFOs began to see procurement as critical to business continuity and organizational agility.
The Good Spending
AUGUST 16, 2022
Why is supply chain collaboration essential? Once, I was asked what makes the supply chain important to a company. Shadow procurement, supply chain, and logistics have become standard for many companies. The supply chain is the most collaborative function in the business.
Jaggaer
JUNE 28, 2024
Procurement and supply chain professionals are emerging as enterprise linchpins. C-suites are increasingly leaning on the function’s expertise and tools to advance key objectives, such as business continuity, responsible business practices, profitable growth, and competitive advantage. Generative AI offers workload relief.
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.
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.
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. So, why are managed procurement services necessary?
Solvoyo
MARCH 5, 2021
Digital commerce efficiently requires the digitalization of many customer-facing operations and sourcing and procurement. For businesses of all sizes, the digital transformation of supply chain planning became the most important initiative. . Maintaining outlier events that have influenced demand patterns or supply availability.
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.
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.
Supply Chain Trend
APRIL 25, 2024
It is not new in supply chain management either. Lee’s uncertainty framework (2002) shows how segment your supply chain in demand streams and how to define your supply chain response to that. It is not new in strategy. Elegantly put in a two by two we all love.
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.
SCMDOJO
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Optimise Inventory Planning with this Free Inventory Ageing Report Enhance Supply Chain Visibility In Inventory Life Cycle: When we discuss supply chain and inventory life cycle together, one crucial aspect is better visibility, which will allow us to learn more about potential business descriptions and bottlenecks.
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SCMDOJO
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Whether you’re a small business struggling with excess inventory or a large enterprise seeking to enhance efficiency, this article will equip you with the tools and insights necessary to clear the clutter and achieve optimal inventory levels. Decreased Efficiency: Managing excess inventory can lead to operational inefficiencies.
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