Spend Matters

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Customer requirements on more sustainable products/services, and/or requests for supply chain transparency/due diligence. This is primarily grounded in legislative requirements (CSDDD, CSRD, EUDR, LkSG etc.), These metrics also inform the typical basis of the business case.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 1, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Here we present five important steps for all individuals that are interested in digital supply chain transformation to help you attain success despite the numerous challenges that you are likely to experience. Email Address. What is a Digital Transformation?

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

MARCH 25, 2024

Knowing how to manifest these improvements is not always clear: Enter generative AI and the content supply chain. Get the study: The Revolutionary Content Supply Chain A content supply chain brings together people, processes, and technology to effectively plan, create, produce, launch, measure, and manage content.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 7, 2023

But in case you haven’t come across it yet, let us briefly touch on what it is and its concept regarding supply chain management and what Transactional Process Improvement Kaizen really is. It comprises the Japanese words Kai which refers to “change”, and Zen which means “for the better”.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. For many people who work in Supply Chain Management, or for those on the outside, it functions on the foundation of processes, formulae, and metrics. This is very much the core of Supply Chain education and certification as well. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Change is inevitable in an organization; especially in the age of digital transformation and emerging technologies, businesses and employees need to adapt. Change management (CM) is a methodology that ensures both leaders and employees are equipped and supported when implementing changes to an organization.

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ivalua

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Food service leader digitizes procurement to drive efficiency, transparency and effective supplier management as it accelerates global expansion. Jollibee Foods Corporation (JFC) is a chain of fast food restaurants with a worldwide store network of more than 5,000 stores.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

In this blog, explore vital tips paving the way for a prosperous career in supply chain management. Whether you’re a recent graduate or contemplating a career change, uncover key insights for establishing the groundwork of a thriving career in the dynamic world of supply chain. Lucky for you.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 13, 2024

However, when critical decisions were pending, manual workflows and disjointed tools made it nearly impossible for senior leadership to see everything in one system or retrieve information efficiently. The marketing operations team knew they needed to create a more seamless work management system to support its content supply chain.

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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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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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Supply Chain Collaborator

JUNE 16, 2017

American Shipper’s 2016 benchmark study on visibility emphasized the growing expectation among markets regarding the ability to determine where products are within the supply chain in real time. The post Visibility Matters to Supply Change Management Improvement appeared first on UltraShipTMS.

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Procurement Templates

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Mastering these skills not only optimizes procurement processes but also positions managers as strategic business partners. Audit Supply Chains: Identify and address environmental and social risks in the supply chain. SAP, Oracle) Procurement software (e.g., Coupa, Ariba) Data analytics tools (e.g.,

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ivalua

JANUARY 23, 2019

Axbility Consulting, a subsidiary of Ivalua European partner Axys Consultants, reinforces Ivalua’s capabilities to empower today’s Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders. Axbility Consulting Inc. is the Axys Consultants subsidiary created in 2018 for the North American market. www.axbility-consulting.com. About Axys Consultants.

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ivalua

MAY 11, 2021

Bashar El-Jawahari, PwC’s Middle East Procurement and Supply Chain Leader, explored the findings unique to the region. Whereas prior to March 2020, digital transformation was the top priority, today risk management has replaced it, as organizations struggle to keep supply chains operational.

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Skill Dynamics

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

To ensure the introduction of new technology and processes can be successful, change management is crucial. Change management relies heavily on securing the buy-in of the people and teams directly and indirectly impacted by the introduction of new technologies.

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Spend Matters

DECEMBER 23, 2024

How customers justify procuretech investment to stakeholders Cost savings and efficiency: Direct savings and operational efficiency metrics resonate strongly with financial stakeholders. Internal change management: Transitioning to a digital platform often involves shifting established processes.

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 19, 2023

Traditionally, to take on a role in procurement, you need a Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in a field such as purchasing management or supply chain management. Adding all relevant documents and information to a centralized management portal that is accessible to all teams.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Ushering in a new era of container efficiency, Landside is designed to streamline your drayage operations, from order intake to billing, for maximum efficiency and success, all on one powerful platform. Ultimately, its all about efficiency and transformation.

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Skill Dynamics

JANUARY 21, 2025

How can you ensure that your supply chain team are consistently up-to-speed with the modern supply chain landscape? A well-defined supply chain competency framework can be extremely useful. It typically covers key supply chain areas including procurement , logistics, demand forecasting , and much more.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2023

By implementing Oracle , one of the world’s leading enterprise resource planning (ERP) tools, organizations can transform their business processes and significantly increase operational efficiency. Companies large and small are increasingly digitizing and managing vast troves of data.

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ivalua

MARCH 30, 2022

Supply chains are complex and varied; to manage them effectively, you need to understand exactly what’s happening in both your supply chain and your customers’ end markets. How can you create a more efficient supply chain and gain a better understanding of overall performance?

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Supply Chain Collaborator

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

The key to overcoming this kind of challenge is to understand what Yogi meant in this quote and be prepared for on-the-fly changes to your plans. To be successful in this discipline, it is critical to partner with a provider offering a well-developed change management methodology during implementation. God speed Mr. Berra!

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Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Imagining the Supply Chain of the Future! Article written for Supply Chain Game Changer by Ralf Llanasas at heroicsearch.com. Supply chain managers are often at the forefront of these developments. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

Most experienced Procurement Managers don’t enjoy performing administrative tasks and firefighting operational issues. And yet, poor operational efficiency in Procurement means that the typical Category Manager often spends at least a THIRD of their time performing “busy work” This is not an effective or efficient use of their time.

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ivalua

JUNE 1, 2022

Creating fuller visibility into supplier risks, Amrest has the power and intel to switch localizations or deliver from different warehouses, creating a stronger supply chain. . This process can also carry over into the supply chain where Amrest needs visibility and the full strategic payments process to identify key suppliers.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Supply Chain Detective and the Distribution Centre Disaster! I was brought into the company to make changes happen. But when it was time to make change happen the level of resistance, from the CEO on down, was incredible. The Forces for Change.

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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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Finale Inventory

AUGUST 20, 2024

By implementing efficient inventory management practices, online retailers can improve customer satisfaction, boost operational efficiency, and drive revenue growth. The Importance of Efficient Inventory Management Effective inventory management is vital for several reasons.

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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. Change requires Change Management. Change can be an uphill battle. Subscribe Here!

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Check out Augmented Reality (AR) is Set to Transform Retail and the Supply Chain! Augmented Reality enables transformational change! Supply chain improvements over the last 15 years have been incremental at best. When I started in the distribution space, I was told “…business is simple…cases in, cases out.”

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Supply Chain Detective – Our First 10 Cases! This was another case for The Supply Chain Detective ! This would make everyone more efficient and effective. The post The Supply Chain Detective™ and the Case of the Broken Global Processes!

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Procurement Heads

APRIL 26, 2023

I studied procurement and obtained a Master’s degree in supply chain and international procurement. Since I graduated, I’ve always worked in procurement and supply chain across both indirect and direct categories, across different geographies and also worked as a Consultant delivering transformational projects.

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Procurement Heads

APRIL 26, 2023

I studied procurement and obtained a Master’s degree in supply chain and international procurement. Since I graduated, I’ve always worked in procurement and supply chain across both indirect and direct categories, across different geographies and also worked as a Consultant delivering transformational projects.

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The Network Effect

OCTOBER 9, 2015

” This is especially true in the world of retail supply chain planning. Often, it can be the only efficient and automatic way to control flow. It drives replenishment across all locations in the supply chain simultaneously. Friedrich Nietsche said “Most bad habits are tools to help us through life.”

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

The Supply Chain Game Changer Blog! Welcome to the Supply Chain Game Changer blog. The Supply Chain touches all of our lives whether it be in business or personally. So the most efficient functioning of the Supply Chain affects us all. Many of these processes are highly efficient.

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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. Flawed Processes.

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