Let's Talk Supply Chain

AUGUST 14, 2023

  Today I’m joined by Osa Commerce , an innovative software provider that is on a mission to tackle data chaos in the supply chain. Throughout my career, I have successfully led GTM strategies, built strong brands, and managed high-growth teams. The customer is demanding much more, they want everything fast!…

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TYA Suite

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Vendor-managed inventory (VMI) has become a crucial strategy in modern supply chain management, enabling businesses to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen relationships with suppliers. Supplier-managed inventory fosters closer collaboration between buyers and suppliers.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 25, 2022

In the current era, it is clear that new modes of production are concomitant with new modes of distribution, which advances the field of logistics, the science of physical distribution or even supply chain management. Reminder of Key Definitions – Logistics & Supply Chain Management. Rider (1970)).

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

DECEMBER 14, 2022

The root causes of these issues often stem from a clash of the following critical Supply Chain Variables: Poor Toxic Culture. The Next Level Purchasing Body of Knowledge underpins, integrates and enhances the essential components of Supply Chain Management in simple how-to-do steps. Procurement Risk Management.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

JUNE 5, 2023

Today I’m joined by Logward , an exciting tech brand with a vision of a future where supply chain departments lead the transformation of their industries, instead of simply transporting it. 09.56] What has, and hasn’t, changed in the last five years, and a look at today’s key challenges and trends. “I

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 21, 2023

Try this as a tongue twister: “Tripping through tantalizing TikTokers, tenfold to transform your tangled supply chain!” In our digital age, where viral trends dominate, TikTok’s influence now extends to supply chain management. Discover the Top 10 TikTokers reshaping how you view supply chains.

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

What is Supply Chain Management (SCM) Supply Chain Management (SCM) is the management of the flow of goods, services, information and finances as they move from raw materials to final product, from manufacturer to consumer. The ultimate goal of SCM is to reduce costs while satisfying customer demands.

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The Network Effect

AUGUST 28, 2015

You might as well embrace that fact early, rather than spending years of time and millions of over-budget dollars trying to fit a square peg in a round hole. Just from the 3 examples above, you can see that there are several change management challenges ahead. So how could such a catastrophe be avoided?

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Procurement Heads

APRIL 27, 2023

Andrew’s career started in supply chain and M&A roles in Unipart Group, before moving to Royal Mail where he was part of the procurement leadership team that transformed the function, achieving CIPS Gold accreditation in the process. What is it that you think makes procurement and supply chain professionals good problem solvers?

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Procurement Heads

APRIL 27, 2023

Andrew’s career started in supply chain and M&A roles in Unipart Group, before moving to Royal Mail where he was part of the procurement leadership team that transformed the function, achieving CIPS Gold accreditation in the process. What is it that you think makes procurement and supply chain professionals good problem solvers?

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The Procuretech Podcast

OCTOBER 3, 2022

In this episode, we're going to extend that a little bit and talk about supply chain. Democratising Supply Chain Training - Dr. Muddassir Ahmed from SCM Dojo . Today's guest is a big personality in the supply chain space: Dr. Muddassir Ahmed, CEO of SCM Dojo. . He then moved to the UK for a PhD scholarship.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Procurement is a function that is undergoing an exciting transformation in the majority of global value chains; simultaneously, within its own strategy, process, and technology. Poor Data Quality, Scattered Tech Landscapes, Lacking Leadership Approval/Budgets. Subscribe Here!

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Check out Brand Protection – The Definitive Role of the Supply Chain! The Supply Chain function within your company has many responsibilities. From planning to negotiating to buying, from moving goods to processing goods, and from managing data to managing inventory. Promoting Supply Chain Value.

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 23, 2024

The goal of supplier consolidation is to streamline procurement processes, reduce costs by leveraging economies of scale, strengthen relationships with top-performing suppliers, and drive performance improvements through better coordination. This enables data-driven supplier management and performance optimisation.

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TYA Suite

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) in procurement has emerged as a game-changer, redefining how organizations manage their supply chains, purchasing decisions, and. Cost Reduction and Spend Analysis One of the primary goals of procurement is to reduce costs without compromising quality.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

With AI-enhanced transportation and logistics sourcing and procurement, you can streamline processes, reduce costs, and strengthen compliance for the most complex of categories. Real-time inventory management- powered by AI, increases your procurement team’s visibility into available inventory.

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The Procuretech Podcast

OCTOBER 10, 2023

In the first section, he discusses fundamental challenges and opportunities in procurement, highlighting the change management process during digital transformations as a significant hurdle. 00:06:18] Change management and communication. [00:09:13] 00:22:03] Tech companies cutting marketing budget. [00:25:48]

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SCMDOJO

JULY 24, 2023

Contract Logistics is a critical aspect of the supply chain that often remains behind the scenes but plays a significant role in ensuring the efficient movement and management of goods. Key Players In the world of contract logistics, several key players collaborate to ensure the smooth functioning of the supply chain.

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

JANUARY 24, 2023

As per the experts “ PLAN for 2023 requires a synergy between people, process and technology aspects.” Technology: CPOs should look for an integrated platform to manage all the spending and processes, such as third-party risk, sourcing, supply chain, invoicing, contracting, and payments.

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The Procuretech Podcast

OCTOBER 12, 2022

From CPO to Advising Startups - Joanna Martinez from Supply Chain Advisors. She spent the first third of her career in supply chain roles for Johnson and Johnson. It's about change management and disruption and making sure that change gets adopted within the workplace. That's the Holy Grail, isn't it?

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Companies large and small are increasingly digitizing and managing vast troves of data. ERP systems like Oracle’s streamline business processes and reduce costs, leveraging information to help organizations make better decisions in rapidly changing landscapes. Which Oracle modules will my organization adopt?

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Finale Inventory

AUGUST 20, 2024

Inventory management is a key element of running a successful ecommerce business. Effective inventory management practices can help prevent stockouts, reduce costs , and enhance customer satisfaction. It also reduces the risk of overstocking, which ties up valuable capital and warehouse space.

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

It involves identifying needs, sourcing potential vendors, obtaining quotes and proposals, negotiating contracts, selecting suppliers, managing relationships, and meeting obligations. In summary, procurement is a strategic function focused on maximizing value, reducing costs, and building competitive advantage.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

Successful implementation of BPR requires strong leadership, effective change management and a commitment to continuous improvement. Leaders, senior management, team members and stakeholders must champion the BPR initiative and provide the necessary resources, support and direction to enable new processes and meaningful change.

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Solvoyo

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Supply Chain is a core business function tasked to manage multiple business operations such as production, inventory, order fulfillment, and transportation simultaneously. In fact, the supply chain people are expected to be super-heroes. How can they manage all this simultaneously?

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Una

OCTOBER 26, 2023

From being seen as a compliance-related cost-center, ESG is now understood as a source of potential value generation. Reducing plastic packaging, for example, will not only help meet environmental targets, but will reduce costs and improve brand perception among environmentally-conscious consumers.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 18, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Procurement professionals surveyed in the 2019 CPO Rising study responded that limited budgets and lack of modern procurement technologies were the top seen as the top 2 hurdles for achieving procurement objectives between 2020–2022 (CPO Rising 2019). Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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Barkers Procurement

DECEMBER 1, 2022

As an organisation, ask yourself the following questions: Do we have a full and transparent understanding of our supply chain? What are the risks within the supply chain? Budget holders spending without the autonomy to do so? What budget can we commit towards this P2P transformation project and is it ring-fenced?

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 13, 2023

In a McKinsey study , 30% of CIOs believe that more than 20% of their technical budget for new products is diverted to resolving technical debt. The adoption of cloud-based services provided by RISE with SAP creates an opportunity to reduce technical debt by consolidating resources so companies can scale.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain as a Service (SCaaS)! . Why have so few companies adopted a TMS (Transportation Management System) solution? Many years ago I started a Supply Chain Services business as a new service within the company. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 19, 2023

Through the formation of this group, the Assessment Services division discovered multiple enterprise resource planning instances and payroll systems, a lack of standard reporting, and siloed budgeting and forecasting processes residing within a labyrinth of spreadsheets. It was chaotic.

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TYA Suite

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Effective procurement risk management involves identifying, assessing, and mitigating these risks to ensure smooth operations. By implementing robust procurement risk management strategies, organizations can minimize disruptions, secure favorable terms, and maintain supply chain stability.

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TYA Suite

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

ERP systems are designed to centralize and automate various business processes, providing a unified platform for managing resources, finances, operations, and supply chains. This integration ensures that procurement decisions are aligned with inventory needs, reducing costs and improving operational efficiency. :

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Strategic Sourceror

JUNE 21, 2022

A McKinsey report shows that two-thirds of all ERP transformation projects have a negative ROI and three-quarters of them fail to stay on budget and end up taking far l onger than expected. This isn't an uncommon phenomenon either. 3 Success Tips for ERP Implementation 1. Brought to you by the StrategicSourceror.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Once the review of the organization’s current system, workflow, and everyday functions are assessed it’s time to select the right ERP system that meets your business requirements, such as budget forecasting and pricing. An ERP software can be acquired in this first step if the requirements have been well-defined.

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 10, 2024

Predicting future spend : By analyzing historical spend data, AI algorithms can create spending forecasts, predict seasonal demand changes, and model the impact of external factors on budgets. Supplier Management with AI AI is transforming how procurement teams evaluate, select, and manage suppliers.

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TYA Suite

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

This insightful guide explores how blockchain is impacting , contributing to transparency, security, and efficiency across supply chains. From reducing fraud to improving and automating contract management, blockchain is shaping the future of procurement in ways previously unimaginable.

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