Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 21, 2022

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

JULY 17, 2024

Hurricane season is always deeply volatile for supply chains, and this year it’s extreme. Hurricanes have already rocked communities and supply chains around the world, and we’re just getting started with the season typically running from June 1 st to November 30 th —peaking in late August and September.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 21, 2024

2024 has brought a fresh sense of urgency to the global supply chain amidst growing regional wars and tensions, and calls from climate scientists have kept sustainability initiatives a top priority. The supply chain isn’t getting any less complicated. Women in supply chain motivate us.

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Arkestro

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Resources / Blog / How (and Why) Sustainability Became an Essential Part of Procurement Processes How (and Why) Sustainability Became an Essential Part of Procurement Processes In todays rapidly evolving procurement landscape, sustainability is no longer just a buzzword its a business necessity.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Until you can leverage what it takes to succeed, most businesses today will struggle to maintain fiscal viability and relevance in the Modern Global Market. The root causes of these issues often stem from a clash of the following critical Supply Chain Variables: Poor Toxic Culture. Inability to execute good Business Strategies.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

MAY 8, 2023

Supply chain visibility is essential for successful procurement, as it enables businesses to proactively manage risks and optimize their supply chain. By having a clear view of their entire supply chain, businesses can identify potential issues and take steps to mitigate them. million in 2015.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

MARCH 26, 2024

Businesses seeking to accelerate sustainability initiatives must take an integrated approach that brings together all business and technology functions. Sustainability is no longer the responsibility of only the chief sustainability officer (CSO). It is not managed by a single department in a silo.

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 7, 2024

The Global Supply Chain is thriving with each passing day. Business profitability and customer satisfaction always go hand in hand. However, the game-changer is how Cost Efficiency and Cost Effectiveness play their role in the supply chain. What is Cost Efficiency?

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

JANUARY 18, 2024

It’s a new year, and there are reasons to suggest that 2024 might be a departure from the fresh chaos that has hallmarked supply chain since the 2020’s started, or at least a de-escalation. Over the last few years, supply chain professionals have navigated an endless array of challenges.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Historical data and AI-driven insights help optimize decision-making, allowing procurement teams to focus their expertise on more nuanced evaluations like supplier alignment with business strategy and customer service approach. Implement a robust supplier performance management program such as JAGGAER Supply Chain Collaboration.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

MARCH 16, 2023

Spend Management is a critical function within an organization, and it involves the strategic management of the company’s spending to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and enhance profitability. We should also monitor the actual expenses against the projected spend to ensure that we are staying within our budget.”

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The Good Spending

AUGUST 23, 2022

Procurement value demystified Unfortunately, "procurement value" became another buzzword – everyone tells us to generate, capture, and sustain it. The business must engage its stakeholders to effectively create, trade, and sustain value. Cost avoidance Future years. Commodity or CPI index-related prices (e.g.,

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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. This is where EmpoweringCPO stands apart.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

JUNE 19, 2024

Summer is here and we’re already cooking with fresh global supply chain disruptions. While wars and escalating political tensions are shaking up alliances and logistics, organizations are struggling to keep up with new sustainability requirements. Where did your supply chain journey start?

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HICX

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The effective management of supply chains is critical to business operations and by adopting newer digital solutions, organizations can benefit from improved efficiency, reduced costs and operational improvements across the supply chain as a whole.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

We talk a lot about the latest supply chain disruptions—they are constant—and how to combat them with diversity in thought and representation. Because consumers who drive demand and momentum are more aware of supply chains than ever. Ending the gender gap isn’t just good for people, it’s great for business.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Budgeting the Inventory controls Anticipation and meticulous planning are paramount when embarking on inventory management, necessitating the formulation of an annual inventory budget well in advance. Inventory control templates must be formulated dictating the desired budget.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

2024 is coming at us fast and the supply chain is front-and-center when it comes to geopolitical tensions and wars plaguing the globe. Just this week, retail brands called for safe travel on the Red Sea amidst growing rates and delays and regional fighting that has cost over $80B in inventory. Yes, don’t forget the pirates.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JANUARY 16, 2024

Successful companies fuse product development practices with overarching business strategies to ensure sustainable innovations that will resonate efficiently and sustainably with customers—both in existing markets and among new target audiences. Will a product or feature drive specific and measurable business value?

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

OCTOBER 23, 2022

Today I’m joined by Shipium , a powerhouse logistics tech company who are on a mission to modernize the ecommerce supply chain, and help you turn logistics into a strategic differentiator for growth. Shipium coordinates previously disconnected supply chain steps to help retailers offer fast, free, and on-time shipping.

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Skill Dynamics

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Supplier relationship management is a business strategy utilized by organizations to strategically build relationships with their suppliers that are mutually beneficial. Often it involves attempting to streamline the procurement process and minimise waste within the supply chain.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 16, 2023

Through our technologically advanced and innovative approach, we have been successful in helping businesses reduce costs, optimize supplier relationships, manage procurement risks, and ultimately drive profitable growth. They were struggling with high procurement costs and a lack of visibility into their supply chain.

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Planergy

AUGUST 16, 2022

Supplier development is an important part of a company’s overall supply chain management strategy and is essential for ensuring that the right suppliers are selected to deliver quality products and services. The goal of these teams is to work with suppliers to identify ways to reduce costs and improve quality.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Let’s Talk Supply Chain’s Women In Supply Chain program , blog, and podcast series showcase the impact of expanding gender representation and supporting the advancement of female leaders and our nonbinary peers. Karen boasts a bachelor’s degree in Management and Operations and an MBA in Business Administration Finance.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

MAY 7, 2023

The executive component of S&OP is the eS&OP, where top management, middle managers, and specialists meet to balance supply and demand, align operational and financial planning, connect strategic planning with day-to-day sales and operations, and establish policy, strategy, risk, and budget changes via a disciplined discussion.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 3, 2023

Innovative strategies in procurement are crucial for organizations to stay competitive, adapt to changes, and drive business growth. In this blog, we will delve deep into the realm of managed procurement services, and more importantly, the innovative strategies that are revolutionizing this field.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 29, 2023

Enterprises are constantly looking for new ways to optimize performance, increase reliability and extend asset lifespans—all without adding unnecessary costs. This is why asset reliability is such a critical component of business strategy. Before we dive into it, let’s take a look at some relevant terms.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 16, 2023

Through our technologically advanced and innovative approach, we have been successful in helping businesses reduce costs, optimize supplier relationships, manage procurement risks, and ultimately drive profitable growth. They were struggling with high procurement costs and a lack of visibility into their supply chain.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

This reality means that every brand in every industry with every business model needs to optimize the commerce experience, and thus the customer experience , to drive conversion rates and revenues. And new technologies like generative AI, when used correctly, provide an opportunity for sustainable and strategic growth.

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Empowering CPO

MAY 4, 2023

By effectively managing the purchasing process, companies can better control their expenditures and optimize their supply chain, ensuring the availability of the right products and services at the right time. Some key strategies include: 1. Some of the key benefits include: 1.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 25, 2023

The industrial revolution in the 18th and 19th centuries marked a significant turning point, as businesses started to realize the strategic importance of procurement. These systems streamlined the procurement process, improving efficiency and reducing costs. Globalization has made supply chains more complex and harder to manage.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Depending on the organization’s goals, the AI strategy might outline the steps to effectively use AI to extract deeper insights from data, enhance efficiency, build a better supply chain or ecosystem and/or improve talent and customer experiences. Clearly communicate the benefits, costs and expected results.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 14, 2023

Introduction Welcome to the dynamic world of procurement, where businesses are constantly seeking innovative ways to manage their supply chains more efficiently and effectively. One strategy that has captured considerable attention is procurement outsourcing.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 8, 2019

With budgets not growing at an adequate pace, or even shrinking, procurement cannot deliver the value that digital transformation promises. They should also extend this digitalization to supply chain management (supplier portal, webEDI, etc.) This is precisely the approach that JAGGAER has adopted with the launch of JAGGAER ONE.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 20, 2023

Introduction In the dynamic world of procurement and supply chain management, understanding your organization’s spending habits isn’t just an administrative duty—it’s a strategic necessity. From a broader business strategy perspective, spend analysis reporting plays an equally crucial role.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 4, 2024

Business process management examples BPM can help improve overall business operations by optimizing various business processes. It ensures consistency and accuracy in financial processes by establishing standardized workflows and decision rules, reducing the risk of human errors and improving regulatory compliance.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

AUGUST 18, 2024

Heightening geopolitical tensions and war have been presenting supply chain leaders with new challenges. The Russian War on Ukraine and the Hamas-Israeli war have created fresh challenges for global supply chains. These novel supply chain challenges require diversity in thought and in the workforce.

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