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ivalua
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
Ivalua Blog [ivory-search] Weathering Future Disruptions: 8 Steps to Building Supply Chain Resilience February 8, 2023 | | Manufacturing by Doug Keeley In the face of an unprecedented global crisis, Procurement stepped up to become a crucial driving force for business continuity. Work to achieve 100% supply chain visibility.
ivalua
JUNE 29, 2020
With rising costs and declining margins, health systems must become more efficient and productive. We believe that a key pillar of this transformation is the supply chain. With such growth comes supply chain complexity. Share on Twitter. According to 2019 Definitive Healthcare data, U.S.
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ProcurePort
JULY 13, 2022
• The quest for efficiency and agility in supply chains has led companies to develop relationships with suppliers from all over the world. Companies cannot limit themselves to only sourcing from one supplier or market when value opportunities abound elsewhere.
SCMDOJO
JANUARY 9, 2025
Strategic sourcing and innovative solutions are often viewed as two distinct procurement tools, but they should not be seen in isolation. Strategic Sourcing: The Foundation of Effective Procurement Strategic sourcing is far more than simply choosing suppliers. Click here!
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.
ivalua
JUNE 1, 2022
From this discussion, we compiled a list of 8 critical supply chain management activities that to improve, build, and maintain supply chain resilience now and in the years to come. But building an agile, resilient supply chain doesn’t happen overnight; it requires forethought and planning.
ivalua
MARCH 16, 2021
They discussed the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on Procurement and came up with this list of 8 critical supply chain management activities that can help Procurement teams build and maintain supply chain resilience now and in the years to come.
ivalua
MARCH 24, 2021
Procurement needs digitization at its core to enable automation, efficiency, and innovation within the supply chain. These platforms bring key stakeholders together to address customer expectations, regulation compliance, supply risks, and much more. Digitization Benefit #2: Strategic Sourcing Alignment.
Procurement Templates
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Mastering these skills not only optimizes procurement processes but also positions managers as strategic business partners. Resources: Online courses on strategic sourcing (e.g., SAP, Oracle) Procurement software (e.g., Coupa, Ariba) Data analytics tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle) Procurement software (e.g.,
Procurement Tactics
AUGUST 25, 2022
Sebastian Chua started his procurement journey with Hewlett Packard/Agilent Technologies as their country manager for Singapore, India, Thailand, and the Philippines before he took on the job as the regional procurement manager. . Furthermore, He was voted by Supply Chain Digital as one of the top 10 procurement executives worldwide.
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Procurement Tactics
MARCH 16, 2023
Strategic Sourcing Strategic sourcing assesses the patterns of business spending in order to find and choose the best suppliers that align with your business goals and objectives. Thus, strategic procurement will continue to redefine procurement and continue to help businesses stay competitive in the coming years. . +
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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.
Procurement Templates
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Strategic Objectives Cost Savings: Achieve cost reduction targets through effective supplier negotiations and strategic sourcing. Process Efficiency: Streamline procurement processes through automation, reducing lead times and operational costs. Savings can be cashable or non cashable i.e. cost avoidance.
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Procurement Tactics
JUNE 28, 2023
In this article, we are going to explore what procurement tracking is, its importance in business and the tools to be used when conducting it for its efficient execution. It allows businesses to track and improve their procurement activities and have a transparent outlook of their procurement process. The key elements are typically: 1.
Procurement Heads
JANUARY 4, 2023
Even at that point blue chip corporations recognised the value of procurement and understood that when you’ve got substantial third-party spend, it’s important to use strategic sourcing approaches. I joined KPMG in their supply chain practice and spend the next 16 years on consulting assignments in a smaller firm.
ivalua
MAY 1, 2020
The total costs, in terms of human lives, disrupted supply chains, ruined businesses and GDP impact, are still just projections in the array of charts presented daily by statisticians and data modelers. There are, however, already some clear lessons to be learned by Procurement and Supply Chain leaders.
Empowering CPO
FEBRUARY 11, 2024
Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of procurement, organizations are turning to strategic sourcing services to navigate the complexities and achieve sustainable success. At EmpoweringCPO, we understand the pivotal role it plays in optimizing the supply chain, reducing costs, and fostering long-term competitiveness.
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.
Una
OCTOBER 9, 2023
How to Implement a Strategic Sourcing Process A play-by-play manual showing how to implement a strategic sourcing process that aligns with your organization’s goals, optimizes spend, and creates long-term value. At its core, strategic sourcing formalizes the process of finding, assessing, and choosing suppliers.
Una
AUGUST 31, 2023
Overcoming Challenges with Strategic Sourcing for SMEs Explore how strategic sourcing for SMEs can help procurement professionals overcome the unique challenges of operating a small business. Data-driven decision making For many organizations, the number-one way to “get strategic” is through data-driven decision-making.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
JANUARY 31, 2024
Sourcing isn’t just a concern for procurement teams. With rising consumer and stakeholder expectations around ethical and responsible supply chains, who supplies your organization’s goods and services is also a C-suite consideration. Near-sourcing can also reduce risk.
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ivalua
JANUARY 31, 2022
Enterprises will continue to undergo the financial burden of revenue disruptions, consumer , and uncontrolled supply chain variables. . Disruptions in global supply chains, labor market shortages, strong consumer demand. The Criticality of the Supply Chain (and Suppliers). What can we expect in 2022?
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Procurement Insights
JANUARY 3, 2025
20152020: Procurement Gains Strategic Recognition Emergence of Strategic Sourcing : CFOs began to recognize procurement’s role in driving long-term value through strategic sourcing, supplier relationships, and risk management. Analytics and insights from procurement data were minimal.
World of Procurement blog
MAY 8, 2024
Metrics : Procurement tracks savings, efficiencies, supplier performance, and risk. Procurement is strategically important because it: Drives significant cost savings through economies of scale, supplier negotiations, and process efficiencies. Increases efficiency by standardizing, streamlining, and automating processes.
The Good Spending
JANUARY 4, 2023
Its two dimensions suggest the flat Earth approach with insufficient room to cater to the complexities of modern category management and strategic sourcing situations. The Strategic Sourcing Matrix Let’s start with the classical view, which is the adapted Strategic Sourcing matrix.
Empowering CPO
JUNE 22, 2023
Introduction Welcome to our complete guide on the role of spend analysis in strategic sourcing. In the ever-evolving world of business, strategic sourcing has become a linchpin in corporate success. But how do we fuel the engine of strategic sourcing? The answer lies in the powerful tool of spend analysis.
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. As the name suggests, Managed Procurement Services involves the strategic outsourcing of procurement processes to expert providers. The result?
SCMDOJO
DECEMBER 14, 2023
READ MORE ON: “STRATEGIC SOURCING VS. PURCHASING – 7 KEY DIFFERENCES” at our website SCMDOJO! The Inner Workings of a Sourcing Agency: 1. Client Consultation: Understanding Needs The journey begins with a detailed consultation between the sourcing agency and the client.
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Skill Dynamics
OCTOBER 19, 2023
This leads to professional growth and supply chain efficiency – just two benefits of role-based training , of which there are many more. Elevating Procurement Excellence Through Targeted Training Role-based procurement training is ideal because procurement and supply chain roles often come with role-specific challenges.
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. By adopting this approach, organizations can strategically manage their procurement processes to achieve significant cost savings and operational efficiency.
Procurement Insights
DECEMBER 11, 2024
This integration will streamline strategic sourcing, reducing cycle times and enhancing efficiency. Ensuring data security across the supply chain will become paramount, with procurement professionals playing a key role in safeguarding against cyber threats.
Empowering CPO
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of procurement, organizations are realizing that strategic sourcing is not merely a process but a comprehensive approach that can redefine the trajectory of businesses. Our approach encompasses the development and implementation of cutting-edge procurement dashboards and tools.
Supply Chain Game Changer
APRIL 15, 2020
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Digital Supply Chain Road is Full of Potholes, Construction and Accidents! Be transparent and put your challenges in front of innovative solution providers after you’ve qualified their ability to deliver value. Source: Deloitte CPO Survey 2019. Subscribe Here!
90 Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
As companies seek to discover ways to increase overall excellence and competitiveness, a new source of value has emerged – Strategic Sourcing. What is Strategic Sourcing? Strategic Sourcing does exactly the same by addressing the total cost. A Paradigm Shift in the Procurement Function.
Jaggaer
OCTOBER 24, 2024
By selecting and developing the right suppliers and establishing streamlined, transparent communication with them, manufacturers gain the agility and resilience to respond to customer demands, rise to the top, and navigate disruptions more easily. That makes agility a foundational part of your manufacturing strategy.
Empowering CPO
MAY 5, 2023
Embracing digital technologies has become a necessity for companies to streamline operations, improve customer experiences, and increase overall efficiency. In essence, procurement serves as the backbone of an organization’s supply chain, contributing to cost savings, risk management, and supplier relationship management.
Jaggaer
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Tier 1 suppliers and their suppliers—and their suppliers’ suppliers—make up an organization’s multi-tier supply chain. Multi-tier supplier collaboration involves building transparency with and beyond your first tier suppliers. Collaboration brings visibility and agility for gaining market share.
Una
NOVEMBER 14, 2022
This left procurement organizations and departments scrambling to find more strategic alternatives to not only survive but carve out their place in an evolving global market. Some companies and organizations thought about the end-customer experience and strategic sourcing , but these concepts were more outliers than standard practice.
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Supply Chain Game Changer
MAY 12, 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. This interview is with Danny Wang, Vice President of Sourcing and Procurement at Canada Goose. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Hey Procurement!
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ivalua
DECEMBER 8, 2020
Sprint’s strategic sourcing transformation, presents a great example, in multiple ways. First, their approach digitized not just the sourcing process itself, but also requirements gathering from the business, providing transparency into the pipeline and prioritization across the company.
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World of Procurement blog
APRIL 23, 2024
In an ever-evolving marketplace, businesses are constantly looking for ways to streamline operations, cut costs, and enhance efficiency. Procurement isn't just about purchasing goods and services; it's a strategic function that if executed well, can significantly contribute to a company's competitive advantage.
World of Procurement blog
APRIL 23, 2024
In an ever-evolving marketplace, businesses are constantly looking for ways to streamline operations, cut costs, and enhance efficiency. Procurement isn't just about purchasing goods and services; it's a strategic function that if executed well, can significantly contribute to a company's competitive advantage.
NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
A successful procurement transformation involves a strategic overhaul of processes, technologies, and approaches to achieve greater efficiency, cost savings, risk management, and value creation. Automation increases efficiency and reduces errors, leading to faster and more accurate procurement cycles.
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Empowering CPO
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Introduction In the dynamic world of procurement, artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping the sourcing landscape. As businesses seek agility, cost optimization, and data-driven decision-making, AI-powered solutions are becoming indispensable for procurement professionals. Communication is key to fostering acceptance.
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