Procurement Tactics

JUNE 6, 2023

Bonus PDF: 51 ChatGPT Prompts to 10X Your Productivity in Procurement Download 51 Prompts →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Inventory Forecasting — Everything You Should Know Inventory forecasting allows you to predict when supply chains and consumer demand are going to change. Demand forecasters need to be prepared.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 10, 2018

Supply chain collaboration is a hot topic today and no wonder: companies that collaborate effectively across the supply chain have enjoyed dramatic reductions in inventories and costs, together with improvements in speed, service levels, and customer satisfaction.

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Supply Chain Trend

AUGUST 13, 2020

Preview In his 2019 Foresight article, Niels van Hove examined eight technological hurdles that must be overcome to enable autonomous or ‘lights out’ supply-chain planning. He reasoned that to support such planning we need to implement a third wave of integrated supply-chain planning software.

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Finale Inventory

AUGUST 30, 2024

In the construction industry, effective inventory forecasting and demand planning strategies are vital for businesses to succeed in a competitive market. Additionally, we’ll explore the role of technology in streamlining inventory forecasting and demand planning and how to choose the right tools for your business.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

In today’s complex global business environment, effective supply chain management (SCM) is crucial for maintaining a competitive advantage. Here’s how companies are using different strategies to address supply chain management and meet their business goals.

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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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The Good Spending

AUGUST 16, 2022

Why is supply chain collaboration essential? Once, I was asked what makes the supply chain important to a company. Shadow procurement, supply chain, and logistics have become standard for many companies. The supply chain is the most collaborative function in the business.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 6, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Digital Supply Chain Road is Full of Potholes, Construction and Accidents! This Digital Twinning of Supply Chains article focuses on transformative ideation of transport & logistics value chains. The physical supply chain is not easily changeable.

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Finale Inventory

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

In the fast-paced ecommerce sector, optimizing the supply chain is vital for ensuring efficient operations. One effective strategy is materials tracking, a method that enables businesses to monitor the movement of materials throughout the supply chain. The use of advanced technology also plays a key role.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Building Stronger Relationship s : Effective Approaches to Multi-Tier Supplier Collaboration A chain is only as strong as its weakest link—but what if you can’t evaluate the entire chain? Tier 1 suppliers and their suppliers—and their suppliers’ suppliers—make up an organization’s multi-tier supply chain.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

JUNE 4, 2019

The leaders in supply chain management are all focused with intensity on achieving the promise of Supply Chain Digitization. Understand the terms and ideas being put forward by the early adopters of the amazing new digital supply chain technologies being harnessed by today’s leading practitioners. .

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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.

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The Network Effect

DECEMBER 5, 2014

Prior to today’s advanced capabilities around Demand Driven Value Networks, the prevailing strategy was to implement Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment (CPFR). Former demand planning sales executives have estimated that as many as 60% of demand planning system implementations have failed.

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Supply Chain Trend

MARCH 20, 2024

In the fast-paced world of supply chain management, the ability to make timely and informed decisions can spell the difference between success and failure. Traditionally, these meetings involve a diverse group of professionals from different functions, each bringing their insights and plans to the table.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

JUNE 1, 2023

Supply Chain Automation: Optimizing Cashflow in the Age of Uncertainty It is said that in times of crisis, cash is king. Rethinking the supply chain Traditionally, turning inventory has occupied the top spot of most supply chain leaders’ to-do lists. Click here!

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 26, 2024

Embarking on a journey to elevate your supply chain career requires a strategic roadmap, and in this blog post, we unveil eleven proven strategies that will act as your compass to success. When I aimed to transition from a demand planner to a supply chain manager, I developed a five-year plan.

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Procurement Templates

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Having good relationships with our suppliers means that they are also willing to work with procurement collaboratively, after all a win win situation should benefit both parties. Stakeholder Management Objectives Engagement and Collaboration: Foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders (e.g., Wait, what about stakeholders?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

When I began my career there was no such thing as “Supply Chain Management” Supply Chain was not a title to be found anywhere on any organization chart. So what exactly is the definition of “Supply Chain Management”? Interestingly there are many views on how to define Supply Chain.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

JANUARY 1, 2024

  Today I’m joined by RELEX Solutions , an innovative tech brand who’s unified supply chain and retail planning platform helps retailers and consumer brands sell more and waste less. Its platform helps companies align and optimize demand, merchandise, supply chain, and operations planning across the end-to-end value chain.

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Team Dynamics: Comprises a team of experts, providing a collaborative approach to sourcing solutions. Specializing in industrial engineering, lean manufacturing, and B2B sourcing, they work with businesses of all sizes, offering expertise in supply chain processes, continuous improvement, and leadership.

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Finale Inventory

AUGUST 8, 2024

Are you struggling to optimize your inventory management across multiple locations? In the fast-paced ecommerce sector, managing inventory effectively is important to meet customer demands while minimizing costs and maximizing profits. That’s where Multi-Echelon Inventory Optimization (MEIO) comes in.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 30, 2024

Supply Chain Department – A Typical Structure Decoding the Procurement Department: A Comprehensive Guide to Roles and Responsibilities The Purpose of the Logistics Department Structure A well-structured logistics department is essential for any organization that deals with product movement and delivery.

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Arkestro

DECEMBER 26, 2024

As the procurement industry and supply chains become more tech-driven and complex, one fact is clear: companies that embrace industry trends will be best positioned to thrive in the challenging procurement landscape of 2025 and beyond. Here are five key trends that will shape procurement and supply chain management in the coming year.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 29, 2023

Integrated planning incorporates supply chain planning, demand planning, and demand forecasts so the company can quickly assess the impact on inventory levels, supply chain logistics, production plans, and customer service capacity.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Today Im joined by supply chain software brand Manhattan Associates. Manhattan provide more than just supply chain solutions. Today Mandar Rahatekar, Senior Director of Research and Development at Manhattan, joins me to talk all about the power of unified supply chain planning.

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Skill Dynamics

JULY 17, 2024

This describes the differences businesses may see in demand for any number of reasons, for example: Market trends Seasonality Unexpected local/global events All of these can impact the accuracy of demand forecasting. To try and deal with this, companies can try to adopt a more collaborative approach to forecasting.

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Supply Chain Trend

OCTOBER 31, 2016

To get some answers for S&OP practitioners, Niels van Hove founder of Supply Chain Trend, interviewed a group of S&OP leaders. For the next 6 weeks Supply Chain Trend will publish a weekly Q&A with these S&OP leaders. Supply Chain Trend: Can you describe your first involvement in S&OP?

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Supply Chain Trend

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

To get some answers for S&OP practitioners, Niels van Hove founder of Supply Chain Trend, interviewed a group of S&OP leaders. Supply Chain Trend will publish a weekly Q&A with these S&OP leaders. 64% think there is not enough coordinated innovation in S&OP processes.

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 17, 2017

Supply Chain Management is complex and truly mastered by few. For those of us who have made our careers in supply chain, one of the great challenges, and the attraction of the discipline, is the variety of differing opinions about what constitutes ‘excellence in supply chain’ and how it can be best achieved.

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Supply Chain Trend

OCTOBER 29, 2021

For the execution and operational decisions, modern planning technology can largely automate processes and decisions. For the longer-term decisions on planning and strategy, technology will augment the quality of human-centric decisions and nurture human-machine collaboration. TRADITIONAL IBP AND PLANNING TECHNOLOGY.

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Supply Chain Action Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

There is a lot of buzz about the “autonomous” supply chain these days. The subject came up at a conference I attended where the theme was the supply chain of 2030. The Driverless Car Analogy From CBC News [link] I’ve heard the driverless vehicle used as an analogy for the autonomous supply chain.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 30, 2024

Supply Chain Department – A Typical Structure Decoding the Procurement Department: A Comprehensive Guide to Roles and Responsibilities The Purpose of the Logistics Department Structure A well-structured logistics department is essential for any organization that deals with product movement and delivery.

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Finale Inventory

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Managing inventory efficiently helps you optimize your stock levels and ensures you don’t run out of popular items or waste money on excess inventory. Understanding Inventory Management The Importance of Inventory Management in Ecommerce Inventory management involves overseeing, controlling, and optimizing your product stock levels.

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Finale Inventory

JULY 22, 2024

By the end of this guide, you’ll have the knowledge and tools to optimize your logistics processes and elevate your ecommerce business. In the context of ecommerce, logistics management refers to the process of planning, implementing, and controlling the flow of goods and services from suppliers to customers.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

APRIL 10, 2023

Today I’m joined by Renewal Logistics , a high-volume, high-throughput, collaborative and sustainability-focused woman-owned logistics company. 31.34] The importance of building circular supply chains, and how a focus on returns and sustainability can give businesses a competitive advantage.

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

Value-add : Procurement aims to add value by optimizing processes, consolidating spend, and building supplier relationships. How can procurement help achieve those aims through better supplier relationships and spending optimization? Focus on building collaborative relationships based on trust and transparency.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MAY 17, 2023

Logistics Complexity and the Strategic Moves Companies Are Making to Reduce It The last mile is typically the costliest and most complicated leg of a supply chain, accounting for, on average, 53% of overall shipping costs. Visibility in the delivery process gives logistics companies more control over their last-mile operations.

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