Arkestro

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

I worked at Ford Motor Company as a buyer up through purchasing director, then at two leading auto suppliers, TI Fluid Systems and ZF Group, as a global purchasing director. You have a very large global automaker, and a mega-supplier who are very happy customers. Before we dive in, Drew, tell us a little bit about yourself.

Procurement 52

Procurement Procurement team Agile and Lean Supply Chain Buyers 52

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Improved communication, regular performance assessments, and joint value creation efforts lead to better supplier performance, reduced risks, and potential cost savings through optimized partnerships. This results in better negotiation outcomes, improved quality, reduced costs, and enhanced overall value delivery.

Procurement 52

Procurement Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Supply Chain Efficiency 52

SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Managing and optimizing a supplier’s performance is as essential as it is difficult. Supplier performance management provides detailed information about the risks your suppliers may have, so you can take action to reduce or eliminate risks in your supply chain. Price isn’t everything. How is it possible?

Suppliers 84

Suppliers Management Quality Import 84

Procurement Software

JANUARY 23, 2024

Specific and sustainable supplier catalogues are included, allowing users to benefit from Hivebuy’s bulk buyer conditions. Along with a cloud-based supplier search engine that aims to fully automate global sourcing. This helps to optimize designs towards lower cost and eliminates waiting times for supplier quotations.

Procurement 52

Procurement supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Efficiency Real-time Visibility 52