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Inflation + Source-to-Pay Strategies: The Cure for the Common Price Hike

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It also has an impact on procurement teams as they are responsible for managing supplier relationships, identifying opportunities for cost savings, and ensuring that goods and services are delivered on time and within budget. Are you using any tools or solutions to help you manage your spend?

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Logistics Budget Getting Hammered on the Spot Market?

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After all, when it has to be there on time and lead time is already short, simply finding a carrier willing to move the freight at any price can seem like a win. Does your TMS solution provide a competitive bid spot bid management tool? Does your TMS solution provide a competitive bid spot bid management tool?

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Using an Automated Procurement System at Your Business!

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Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Then, the suppliers submit their bids and the company decides which one to hire. Without them, it will be more difficult to manage spending, control budgeting, vet your suppliers, and do what you need to do to get the most out of your procurement process. Spend Visibility.

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Procurement Rising: The Silent Inflation Tax on Manufacturers

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How Inflation Impacts Procurement Inflation affects a number of aspects within the Manufacturing supply chain, including the ability to compete in the market, financial performance, and overall strategy. Manufacturers, take charge of your supply chain!

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Agentic AI in Supply Chains: The Future of Decision Making

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This leap in AI capabilities is revolutionizing industries, and AI-driven supply chain management is no exception. The Role of Agentic AI in Supply Chains Supply chains are dynamic and complex, requiring continuous decision-making across multiple functions, from procurement and inventory management to logistics and demand forecasting.

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The Complete Guide to Source-to-Pay (S2P) and Strategic Sourcing

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Complete Source to Pay cycle and Strategic Sourcing Guide An optimized Source-to-Pay (S2P) process helps businesses enhance procurement efficiency, reduce costs, and improve supplier collaboration. A well-executed S2P strategy reduces costs, increases visibility, and ensures compliance.

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How Do ERP Systems Help Reduce the Bullwhip Effect?

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Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Bullwhip Effect is a pretty popular phenomenon and conversational topic in supply chain management. In most cases, it refers to inventory problems that occur due to miscommunication between organizations in a supply chain. Email Address.