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Agile and Lean Supply Chain Influencing Supply Chain Optimization 
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.
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ivalua
MAY 30, 2022
As the demands on supply chains continue to increase, so do the expectations of consumers. Supply chains are particularly affected by these changes, as well as other external influences that threaten to disrupt their daily operations, such as: extreme weather conditions, supply shortages, global health issues, and economic crises.
SCMDOJO
JANUARY 29, 2025
Supply chain reports offer a comprehensive view of your entire supply chain operation. They are powerful tools for businesses to identify areas for improvement, optimize processes, and gain a competitive edge. What are Supply Chain Reports?
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.
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? How Do Global Market Conditions Affect Oil Supply Chains?
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.
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
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
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
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.
Procurement Templates
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Mastering these skills not only optimizes procurement processes but also positions managers as strategic business partners. 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.,
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. 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.
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. An Analysis by Ivalua Read More : What is Source to Pay Best Practice?
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Let's Talk Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
By diversifying its supply chain and leveraging global partnerships, GM aims to minimize disruption and maintain competitiveness in the market. Cost-efficiency: Streamlining operations and optimizing supply chain processes to minimize tariff impact.
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.
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.
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?
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.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 5, 2023
In today’s episode of Women In Supply Chain, I’m joined by multi-award-winning supply chain leader Darcy MacClaren. Darcy MacClaren is a strategic global leader who has spent 30 years growing, differentiating, and improving businesses through technology transformation with a focus on supply chain.
Supply Chain Game Changer
JANUARY 14, 2020
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe. As such we have introduced our “Seasoned Leadership in Action™” Interview series here at Supply Chain Game Changer.
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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.
SCMDOJO
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Watch videos on SCMDOJO’s YouTube channel to learn more about best practices for inventory optimization! It includes a course on inventory management fundamentals, an Excel tool for inventory optimization, and detailed guides on stocktaking and cycle counting procedures. Click here! Read More about How to Improve Forecasting Accuracy?
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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.
SCMDOJO
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
In this article, we will explore effective techniques for clearing the clutter and optimizing your inventory levels. Supplier Issues: Delays in the supply chain, disruptions in the production process, or unexpected increases in lead times can result in excess inventory. So, let’s dive in and start streamlining!
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Supply Chain Game Changer
APRIL 9, 2019
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Imagining the Supply Chain of the Future! At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe. This interview is with Steve Radewych, Vice President of Supply Chain.
Procurement Templates
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Implement Lean Procurement Practices: Use lean management principles to minimize waste and streamline procurement operations. Create Contingency Plans: Develop risk management protocols for supply disruptions and emergencies. Action: Implement AI-powered supplier scoring models to predict supplier risks before issues arise.
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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.
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. However, it will be a very cautious optimism.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
DECEMBER 7, 2023
As issues can vary from customer to customer, customer service reps will need to remain agile when assisting customers. Generative AI-based customer service team training All talent development will benefit from personalized training built on generative AI, but customer service training will see specific benefits.
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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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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.
Arkestro
DECEMBER 5, 2022
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. Shortages will continue to be a central theme in 2023 and could come from anywhere in the supply chain. harvested wheat is the lowest since 1888.
The Good Spending
AUGUST 23, 2022
Procurement must work closely with the supply chain to optimize depreciation exposure to sell or dispose of slow-moving or obsolete inventories. Procurement could influence staff retention by creating favorable job conditions to own personnel or influencing staff satisfaction company-wide. Moderation.
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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
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.
ivalua
DECEMBER 8, 2020
To both confirm the right opportunities and then execute against them, procurement must expand that engagement and its influence to other parts of the business. They configured their eSourcing technology to run high volume forward auctions to optimize the price received on used handsets.
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Finale Inventory
JULY 18, 2024
This article will cover various aspects of manufacturing lead time, its significance, its effect on supply chain management, strategies for reducing it, and future trends in this area. Second, the production stage significantly influences lead time. Negotiating favorable terms is crucial to ensure a smooth supply chain.
Positive Purchasing
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
A Wider Horizon You will be familiar with the idea of optimizing what you buy. Now, with the need to move beyond price and security of supply to sustainable and ethical sourcing, procurement must become a more strategic and proactive function. Ultimately, you may need to help evolve the organization’s brands and overall proposition.
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Supply Chain Game Changer
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The backbone of all long-standing philosophies such as Just-In-Time , Lean manufacturing, and Kanbans were all designed around minimizing the amount of inventory on hand in any Supply Chain. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Is Just In Time Past Its Time? Get Our EBOOK HERE.
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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.
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.
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