Procurement Heads

MARCH 27, 2023

The thing I’m most passionate about is ensuring that we, as buyers, are ensuring the company uses the money and resources we’ve got in a way that benefits our customers and wider society so that we can get true value for money. Sustainability is one of those, and supply chains can influence carbon emissions in a huge way.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

In today’s fast-paced business landscape, having an efficient supply chain department is more important than ever. A streamlined supply chain can make a significant impact on the overall success of a business, improving operational efficiency, increasing customer satisfaction, and driving revenue growth.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. On the Argentus Blog, we’re always looking to shine the light on various aspects of the talent picture within the Supply Chain Management field – whether it’s hiring trends , intelligence about important skills, or the industry’s response to emerging issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 1, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Digital Supply Chain (SC 4.0) But in the area of Supply Chain, which truly spans the entire operations of most any company, these technologies provide the platform to totally redefine how the work of Supply Chain is conducted every minute of every day. The Analog Supply Chain.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Tier 1 suppliers and their suppliers—and their suppliers’ suppliers—make up an organization’s multi-tier supply chain. Following a forecast to suppliers, a Tier-1 supplier collaborates with its suppliers—Tier 2 for the buyer—to obtain critical components for producing products and/or services.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

JANUARY 13, 2025

GAINS is the supply chain performance optimization company. So, with GAINS, supply chain teams can make all the right decisions at speed and scale to right-size inventory, strengthen performance, and fulfill customer promises. Today Im joined by leading tech company, GAINS. Check out our other podcasts HERE.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The global Inventory management business processes that we focussed on made phenomenal improvements: Supply/Demand Planning. The gap in our ERP planning between demand and supply was reduced by 85%, resulting in a significant reduction in over ordering.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 10, 2018

Supply chain collaboration is a hot topic today and no wonder: companies that collaborate effectively across the supply chain have enjoyed dramatic reductions in inventories and costs, together with improvements in speed, service levels, and customer satisfaction. In this climate, buyers are relying on suppliers more than ever before.

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Sourcing agencies excel in handling these intricacies, ensuring a smooth and efficient flow of products from supplier to buyer. Specializing in industrial engineering, lean manufacturing, and B2B sourcing, they work with businesses of all sizes, offering expertise in supply chain processes, continuous improvement, and leadership.

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The Good Spending

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

The added value here is multifaceted – a single supplier responsible for the entire process and able to optimize it, a single contract instead of several contracts (equipment supply and warranty support, purchase of consumables, maintenance), avoidance of storage costs and working time of own staff, etc.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 30, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. “We are a Supply Chain Services Company,” I was told. “If we are truly a Supply Chain Services Company, then why is our Inventory Turnover only at 7?”, I needed to meet with the company leaders in the Supply Chain function quickly. Supply/Demand Planning.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

JUNE 15, 2023

Resources: Buyer’s Guide: How to Buy Last-mile Delivery Technology The Ultimate Guide on Shipping Process Report: Eye on last-mile for logistics Watch the podcast episode where we discuss the Last Minute Last Mile with FarEye.

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EazyStock

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The extended sales period sees increased pressure on companies to get ahead on their demand planning and ensure they have the necessary inventory. This year, purchasing teams are also facing continued challenges due to global supply chain and logistics pressures, component shortages, and soaring prices for electricity and fuel.

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EazyStock

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The extended Black Week sales period sees increased pressure on companies to get ahead on their demand planning and ensure they have the necessary inventory. Tips for inventory planning during Black Friday. Keep track of lead times and increase visibility in the supply chain.

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EazyStock

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The extended Black Week sales period sees increased pressure on companies to get ahead on their demand planning and ensure they have the necessary inventory. Tips for inventory planning during Black Friday. Keep track of lead times and increase visibility in the supply chain. The post appeared first on.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Taking a holistic approach in order to achieve Inventory Turnover Breakthrough results meant that I needed to consider the End To End Supply Chain. Supply/Demand Planning. The actual demand that you are required to manufacture or deliver will inevitably vary from the forecasts that drove the procurement of inventory.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

“We are a Supply Chain Services Company,” I was told. “If we are truly a Supply Chain Services Company, then why is our Inventory Turnover only at 7?”, I needed to meet with the company leaders in the Supply Chain function quickly. Supply/Demand Planning. (Infographic).

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

Mitigates risk by selecting reliable suppliers, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring continuity of supply. This includes things like office supplies, company vehicles, cleaning services, and IT equipment. Well-defined contracts help ensure suppliers meet expectations while protecting the buyer's interests.

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The Procuretech Podcast

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

She studied Procurement and Supply Chain in Bordeaux and then moved into the corporate world, starting out in the FMCG industry, moving then into aeronautics and then finally the automotive industry. Understanding knock-on effects and having predictive models to be able to evaluate this impact on the overall supply chain is key.

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Finale Inventory

JULY 26, 2024

From real-time inventory tracking to automated order management, barcode scanning for precise data entry, integrations with popular ecommerce platforms, multi-location inventory management, and forecasting tools for demand planning, Finale Inventory covers all aspects of inventory management with finesse.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 26, 2018

Creating a long horizon is important because the buyer need to have an accurate sense of a supplier’s total capacity for producing over time. Regulations and customs duties often change with the new year, so that information has to be incorporated into a long-range scenario.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 18, 2018

In particular, retail stores are still struggling with the challenge of efficiently shipping items directly to the buyer. It’s one thing for a million-plus square-foot distribution center to pick and ship an online order. That’s precisely what it’s designed to do.

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