SCMDOJO

JUNE 28, 2024

In recent years, there has been a significant shift in the supply chain industry as more and more women are choosing careers in this traditionally male-dominated field. This rise of women in the supply chain is not only breaking gender barriers but also bringing a fresh perspective and new ideas to the table.

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Procurement Tactics

AUGUST 25, 2022

In 2022, he was awarded the Special Mentioned Individual Award by Supply Chain Asia for his contribution to the national emergency procurement for the Covid-19 operation. Furthermore, He was voted by Supply Chain Digital as one of the top 10 procurement executives worldwide. Trillion budget. . Rajeev Karmacharya.

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Positive Purchasing

MARCH 4, 2025

By Jonathan OBrien with Stphane Morel In the ever-evolving landscape of procurement and supply chain management, category management remains a cornerstone. However, as technology advances and digital solutions become more integrated, the approach to category management is also transforming.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

In today’s dynamic business landscape, category management in procurement has become an essential weapon for procurement teams seeking to optimize spend, strengthen supplier relationships, and drive growth. This is where category management in procurement emerges as a game-changer.

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Procurement Heads

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

For Procurement Heads ’ latest CPO Spotlight, Magdalena spoke with Rupert Gaster about why she chose to complement her procurement career with end-to-end supply chain roles and what drives her curiosity. Category management has been added and embedded into the operating model.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 21, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. A “Don’t Touch” Strategy will Dramatically Lean out your Supply Chain! I started thinking about the Costco Supply Chain. What is it that makes Costco’s Supply Chain so effective? This is a massive source of efficiency.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 31, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Brand Protection – The Definitive Role of the Supply Chain! A while ago, we blogged about how more Startups are looking to Supply Chain Management to boost their productivity as they scale. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Getting it funded is harder.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Targeted Learning: SCMDOJO offers a range of courses and learning paths focusing on specific procurement areas, such as e-auctions, contract negotiation, cost optimization, and supply chain resilience. This allows you to tailor your learning to your particular needs.

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Procurement Heads

JANUARY 4, 2023

As a Buyer at British Airways, I bought a range of different categories from engineering spares to airport services. I joined KPMG in their supply chain practice and spend the next 16 years on consulting assignments in a smaller firm. We need cost efficiency internally and cost-effectiveness with our suppliers externally.

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Una

JULY 6, 2022

Una does this by offering assistance on everything from supply chain management, data and analysis, education, and more. Supply Chain Management. A lot of resources can be eaten up by trying to manage the purchasing and negotiation processes with suppliers. Category Management.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 3, 2023

Procurement professionals play a vital role in driving operational efficiency, cost savings, and strategic decision-making. Roles in the negotiation process Procurement Training Course #3: Introduction to Category Management The objective of this course is to familiarize you with the process of Category Management and its administration.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 6, 2024

Watch Procurement Jobs in Future I The Supply Chain Show video on SCMDOJO YouTube Channel! Ethical and Sustainable Procurement: The curriculum emphasizes the importance of responsible sourcing practices, aligning with the growing demand for ethical and sustainable supply chains. Enroll Now!

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Effective supply chain management is essential for success in the dynamism and connectivity of modern companies. To accomplish this, you require the skills of supply chain experts who can manage the complexity and difficulties of today’s global supply chains. With a Ph.D.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

To get the most out of any procurement team, all the associated key roles need to be filled with qualified individuals that understand both technology and the principles of supply chain management. They also manage the organization’s supply base to ensure coordination and efficiency.

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Procurement Express

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Different departments handle different purchases without much transparency across departmental lines. Admin staff might be responsible for ordering office supplies. Types of Indirect Spend Categories Managing indirect spend can feel overwhelming, especially when it spans so many categories. The list goes on.

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Una

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Valuable time saved, increased purchasing and negotiation power, the potential to obtain deeper discounts, and more efficient processes are all perks of joining a buying group. A group purchasing organization like Una leverages over $100 billion in buying power and consistently saves members an average of 18-22% across categories.

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Una

JULY 25, 2023

From determining business needs to reviewing performance and everything in between, this article explores the ten stages of the procurement cycle , provides expert tips on how to navigate each step, and explains ways to drive cost savings and efficiencies. Procurement and Supply Chain: What’s the Difference?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

The process of strategic sourcing starts with spends analysis and category management, which identifies, consolidates and standardises information from a wide range of data sources. Category management has been the only credible procurement strategy since the late 1990s, and that may be about to change.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

JANUARY 20, 2025

Inventory valuation plays a crucial role in procurement and supply chain management. Selecting the right method not only impacts financial reporting but also affects operational efficiency and tax liabilities. Advantages of FIFO: Aligns with actual inventory flow, improving operational efficiency.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. As such the ability to efficiently procure goods to meet all objectives of cost, delivery, quality, and more is essential for not only success, but for survival. What’s the Difference Between Commodity Management and Category Management? Subscribe Here!

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 30, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 6 Trends to Make Supply Chain Managers the Heroes of Their Company! I had just inherited a new department into my organization, the Product Data Management (PDM) team. Master Data Management (MDM). The post What is Product (or Master) Data Management?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 21, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. categorically be boiled down to the ability to communicate efficiently. Let’s make a change before it hinders procurement from making a true impact across all business areas in the value chain. appeared first on Supply Chain Game Changer™. Subscribe Here! But, is it?

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Jaggaer

DECEMBER 13, 2024

The Essential Guide to Source to Pay, Source to Contract, and Procure to Pay Whether youre new to the world of procurement and supply chain management, or a seasoned veteran; whether you work in a major manufacturing industry, a university, or a medium-sized clinical research organization, you may find procurement jargon rather confusing.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Strategic Supplier Relationship Management – Do’s and Don’ts. Thus it makes sense to have a Supplier Relationship Management program. We held the session and gave the suppliers a blunt and transparent view to our dilemma. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Strategic Supplier Relationship Management – Do’s and Don’ts. SRM and supply chain transparency remains atop the agenda for various organizations, and it’s no wonder! The common enemy: the complexity of the global supply chain.

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Procurement Software

JULY 4, 2023

It aims to make the procurement process more efficient, transparent, and cost-effective. Ultimately, digital procurement enables organisations to enhance the overall procurement experience, as well as increase efficiencies and transform their end-to-end procurement function. What is procurement tech?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 28, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. But there is a profoundly significant Procurement value chain. The Procurement Value Chain Continuum. They have an end to end view of the Supply Chain. This begins with the CPO (or your head of Supply Chain or Procurement). Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 14, 2023

Whether you’re a procurement professional looking to stay ahead of the curve, a business leader seeking to drive efficiency, or simply someone interested in business innovation, this post is for you. These technologies enable better supplier evaluation, improved contract management, predictive analytics, and enhanced transparency.

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Procurement Insights

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The discussion began with Hansen’s background, including his development of the ‘strand commonality’ theory and an AI-driven procurement platform to improve efficiency for the Department of National Defense.

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Planergy

JANUARY 12, 2023

As a procurement professional, you know how important it is to have a reliable and cost-effective supply chain. One way to ensure that your supply chain runs smoothly is by utilizing supplier tiering. You can manage suppliers by breaking them down into different tiers more efficiently. Let’s break it down.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 15, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Strategic Supplier Relationship Management – Do’s and Don’ts. Article written for Supply Chain Game Changer by, and permission to publish here provided by, Tyler Brown. 10 Strategies for Improving Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)! Email Address.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. How To Differentiate With A Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) Program! Looking back on the training process, our research, strategy, implementation and evaluation methods closely mirrored supplier relationship management and procurement management. Subscribe Here!

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Systems are the critical tools necessary to have a lean and efficient Procurement Department. appeared first on Supply Chain Game Changer™. Subscribe Here! Email Address. What’s the Difference between Procurement and Purchasing? Infographic). Now Systems.

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Una

APRIL 9, 2024

Additional benefits of partnering with a GPO include: Supply chain management assistance: GPOs provide valuable cost-avoidance solutions when trying to manage the purchasing and negotiation process with suppliers. Hidden fees and agendas: When choosing a GPO, transparency is key.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 8, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. categorically be boiled down to the ability to communicate efficiently. appeared first on Supply Chain Game Changer™. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Hey Procurement! It’s Time to SELL! From one Procurement organization to the next, terminology differs. But, is it?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Looking back on the training process, our research, strategy, implementation and evaluation methods closely mirrored supplier relationship management and procurement management. In fact, it made me think of a specific chapter I read from Magnus Carlsson’s Strategic Sourcing and Category Management: Lessons Learned at IKEA.

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Jaggaer

JANUARY 14, 2025

With its enterprise platform for both direct and indirect spend, JAGGAER offers solutions to streamline and optimize spend analytics, category management, supplier management, sourcing, contract life-cycle management, procurement, invoice automation, inventory, and payment.

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