ivalua

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

ERP vs. Best-in-Class for Healthcare Supply Chain Management? Are ERP systems better than best-in-class supply chain solutions for managing healthcare supply chains? They both do the same thing, or do they? Demand planning capabilities.

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supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Efficiency 221

Future Purchasing

JANUARY 11, 2022

2021 saw a massive amount of challenge for procurement teams; supply chain management challenges, political changes, trade barriers, COVID related staff shortages in all areas, blocked ports and working from home have thrown it all up into the air.

Supply chain management 52

Supply chain management Supply chain management Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain software solutions 52

Procurement Heads

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

From then, seeking a new challenge, I moved to LV= to IT procurement a couple of years later and didn’t look back until earlier this year when I was presented with a great opportunity to head up the non-Claims Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) team here at Allianz Holdings, after first TUPE’ing across at the start of 2020.

e2e 246

e2e supply chain budgeting Agile and Lean Supply Chain Chief Procurement Officer 246

Spend Matters

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Categories: Category Management , Procurement Systems & Architecture , Supply Chain , Supply Chain Management , Supply Risk Management Tags: PRO This Spend Matters PRO Vendor Analysis gives an overview of Interos, a supply chain risk management (SCRM) solution built to map and model a live global view of a company’s business ecosystem.

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Risk management Risk Supply chain Management 98

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.

Purchasing 92

Purchasing Category management Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Efficiency 92

ivalua

MARCH 28, 2019

Outside the technology field, we have also seen “science” come to the fore in terms of codifying processes such as Category Management. There may be different models in use, but there is a pretty well-accepted logical methodology behind how organisations approach their management of major spend areas.

Procurement 167

Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain Real-time Visibility Innovation 167

Una

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Whatever the reason, category managers need to keep their fingers on the pulse of enterprise strategy, think about how any changes relate to their category management , and take action to stay relevant. How achievable are the goals identified in your category strategy? Streamlining the Category Management Process.

Strategy 98

Strategy Category management Purchasing Risk 98

SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

SCMDOJO Procurement Track The Procurement Track is a comprehensive program that equips individuals with the in-demand skills and expertise to excel in procurement and supply chain management. SCMDOJO Procurement Track Cost The SCMDOJO Procurement Track offers a comprehensive learning experience for a one-time fee of $1447.

Procurement 59

Procurement Real-time Visibility supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization 59

Procurement Tactics

AUGUST 25, 2022

Thereby making him the world’s most sought-after purchasing and supply chain management author, speaker, consultant, and trainer. He has 18 years of experience with Intel Corp, holding responsibility for more than $1 billion in annual expenditures as purchasing executive and managing Intel’s global purchasing operations.

Procurement 231

Procurement Supply Chain Optimization supply chain budgeting Agile and Lean Supply Chain 231

Procurement Heads

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Category management has been added and embedded into the operating model. I enjoyed thoroughly my roles as a Factory Manager and Supply Chain Manager and I am happy to bring these experiences now back to procurement. How procurement has evolved since seems just unimaginable.

Supply Chain Efficiency 130

Supply Chain Efficiency Raw materials Category management Sustainability 130

Supply Chain Opz

MARCH 31, 2015

Results The results of "10 Greatest Purchasing Books Ever Written" are listed in alphabetical order as below, 1) Category Management in Purchasing: A Strategic Approach to Maximize Business Profitability by Jonathan O'Brien 2) Next Level Supply Management Excellence: Your Straight Bottom Line Roadmap by Robert A.

Purchasing 111

Purchasing supply chain budgeting Price negotiations Supply chain management 111

SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

At a time when businesses are evolving at a rapid pace, the significance of supply chain management continues to grow, becoming an essential part of operations for companies around the globe. Two platforms that stand out in this field are SCMDOJO academy and Coursera supply chain courses , among many others.

Supply Chain Efficiency 98

Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Supply chain Supply chain management 98

SCMDOJO

JULY 3, 2023

Read More: Top 10 Supply Chain Management Courses to Boost Your Career ] Accreditation and Industry Recognition Check to see if the training programme is acknowledged by the procurement sector or accredited by the relevant professional organizations. What is the category management in procurement?

Cost of ownership 98

Cost of ownership Procurement Category management supply chain software solutions 98

Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 28, 2020

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. So here’s the latest: a new U.S.

Supply chain 98

Supply chain Supply Leadership Supply chain management 98

SCMDOJO

JUNE 6, 2024

If your career aspirations include becoming a Procurement Manager, Category Manager, or a strategic leader within the procurement function, then the SCMDOJO Procurement Track is an excellent springboard. In addition, this industry-recognized credential validates your expertise and sets you apart from the competition. Enroll Now!

Procurement 105

Procurement Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency Ethics 105

SCMDOJO

JUNE 28, 2024

Gender diversity in supply chain teams fosters collaboration, enhances decision-making processes, and leads to more effective solutions that resonate with diverse stakeholders. Stronger Teams, Better Decisions: Moreover, diversity in supply chain management contributes to improved employee morale and engagement.

Supply Chain Optimization 93

Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply chain 93

SCMDOJO

JANUARY 26, 2024

Set Realistic Career Goals To build a successful career, establish achievable goals aligned with your aspirations, such as becoming a supply chain manager, logistics director, or category manager. When I aimed to transition from a demand planner to a supply chain manager, I developed a five-year plan.

Supply Chain Optimization 97

Supply Chain Optimization Supply chain Leadership Supply chain management 97

ivalua

MAY 15, 2020

“The solution helps the building manager get everything they need in the post pandemic real estate world”, from thermo scanners and air filtering to single use food products and specialised signage. He gave some really useful experienced-based insight into managing a transformation.

Procurement 130

Procurement Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Contract administration 130

Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 31, 2019

A while ago, we blogged about how more Startups are looking to Supply Chain Management to boost their productivity as they scale. But failure to account for these factors can be a major bottleneck to growth, and many a startup has failed because of Supply Chain issues. If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.

Supply Chain Efficiency 72

Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain Supply chain management Supply chain management 72

ivalua

AUGUST 17, 2021

Identifying Value , is where procurement teams leverage spend data and spend analysis to understand trends in spend and identify opportunities and develop category management strategies. . There are, in fact different phases of procurement value creation that tie into the Source-to-Pay process: .

Procurement 130

Procurement Procurement team Sourcing Supplier relationship management 130

Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 25, 2019

Revolving Door Management – Who Wants a Turn? What’s the Difference Between Commodity Management and Category Management? You may have heard of the terms Commodity Management, Category Management, or both. What’s the Difference Between Commodity Management and Category Management?

Category management 51

Category management Supply chain Supply chain management Supply chain management 51

Procurement Heads

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

From then, seeking a new challenge, I moved to LV= to IT procurement a couple of years later and didn’t look back until earlier this year when I was presented with a great opportunity to head up the non-Claims Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) team here at Allianz Holdings, after first TUPE’ing across at the start of 2020.

e2e 130

e2e supply chain budgeting Agile and Lean Supply Chain Chief Procurement Officer 130

Una

JULY 25, 2023

The Difference Between Strategic Sourcing & Category Management They say there are no stupid questions, but sometimes a new team member prefers to quietly Google a question like this rather than ask it in a meeting. Procurement and Supply Chain: What’s the Difference?

Strategic sourcing 52

Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Procurement Category management 52

ivalua

JUNE 1, 2022

From this discussion, we compiled a list of 8 critical supply chain management activities that to improve, build, and maintain supply chain resilience now and in the years to come. Creativity Is Key for Success in the New Normal.

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Supply chain resilience Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting 130

ivalua

MARCH 16, 2021

They discussed the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on Procurement and came up with this list of 8 critical supply chain management activities that can help Procurement teams build and maintain supply chain resilience now and in the years to come. Creativity Is Key for Success in the New Normal.

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Supply chain resilience Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting 130

Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. As such the Category Managers were going wild with ideas on how to expand their product assortments and procuring new and interesting products to sell. But unfortunately their zeal did not come with a thorough understanding of the Supply Chain implications of their decisions.

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Category management Supply chain Management Supply 58

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.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 59

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Efficiency 59

Procurement Heads

JANUARY 4, 2023

Reliable supply is number one because of disruption to supply chains. Managing supplier risk and resilience is a massive issue across every organisation, ensuring we don’t have single points of failure and maintain robust exit plans so we know what we will do in the event of a stressed or a planned exit.

Supply Chain Efficiency 246

Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain Sustainability Suppliers 246

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. Supplier relationship management: Procurement manages relationships with suppliers to ensure coordination and effective workflow.

Procurement 87

Procurement Chief Procurement Officer supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency 87

Positive Purchasing

MAY 6, 2022

It is designed so those attending can enhance and embed Sustainable Procurement approaches within existing procurement practices including Category Management, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) and Supply Chain Management. Category Management - Advanced Online Public Course. FIND OUT MORE.

Supplier relationship management 52

Supplier relationship management Category management Negotiation Sustainability 52

Una

OCTOBER 4, 2022

A group purchasing organization like Una leverages over $100 billion in buying power and consistently saves members an average of 18-22% across categories. Other things to know about group purchasing organizations. The same advice applies here, as well.

Purchasing 98

Purchasing Negotiation Supply Chain Efficiency Suppliers 98

Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 15, 2019

What’s the Difference Between Commodity Management and Category Management? This manifests itself in industry terminology as “Commodity Management” and “Category Management” In our experience both Commodity and Category management involve aspects of Procurement and Purchasing activities.

Procurement 11

Procurement Category management Supplier relationship management Purchase orders 11

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

Check out The Digital Supply Chain (SC 4.0) The digital transformation of supply chain management, more specifically procurement and sourcing functions, is becoming a part of the new normal in business. Recently, I read Magnus Carlsson’s book, Strategic Sourcing and Category Management: Lessons learned at IKEA.

Change management 56

Change management Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Supply chain 56

Procurement Express

DECEMBER 31, 2024

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. Heres a breakdown of the most common areas to watch: Office supplies : Everyday items like stationery, furniture, and technology.

Spend management 40

Spend management Strategy Management Real-time Visibility 40

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.

Sourcing 52

Sourcing Contract Procurement Chief Procurement Officer 52

Procurement Heads

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

We spend about a billion pounds each year through our supply chain of approximately 500 suppliers. I have a team of 30 people with end-to-end category management responsibility. Procurement and supplier management are carried out by separate teams under my leadership.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Suppliers Supply chain Risk 130

Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 21, 2020

This gives Costco an enormous advantage throughout ever aspect of the Supply Chain. A low SKU count means fewer Merchants, Category Managers are required. Further the Category Managers due a great job focussed on packaging design and palletization.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 84

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Supply chain 84