Procurement Insights

OCTOBER 11, 2023

.” – Procurement Insights Research on Composable Procurement I recently read about a very thought-provoking topic – the “Tech-Savvy Collaboration Cure.” ” “Collaboration” is a funny word that is ubiquitous in thought but elusive in actual practice.

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ivalua

JANUARY 20, 2016

Collaboration skills. Collaboration needs to become part of your culture. Manufacturers who master collaboration both internally and with suppliers will gain a sustainable advantage. Early involvement is critical, as is the ability to share and collaborate on information while still protecting your intellectual property.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Leverage your supplier management for maximum benefit with the white paper: How to Achieve Holistic Supplier Management. In our Holistic Supplier Management white paper we suggest using a fairly simple matrix that classifies suppliers across two axes, Relative Value and Outcome/Impact Risk. Strategic Supplier Management.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 22, 2022

Better Supply Chain Collaborations. The cycle of building better supply chain collaborations begins by having one single fact from seller’s seller to buyer’s buyer. Trust is necessary to form SCC (Supply chain collaboration) and allow companies to take collaborative advantage by sharing resources and data.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

AUGUST 16, 2023

Download the white paper and learn more IBM Cloud is a major contributor to the advancement of technology, but beyond providing technical breakthroughs, we believe in preserving data privacy and security and promoting trust and ethics in our products, right from design.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 22, 2023

Providing explicit, simple-to-follow instructions can spur users to act as desired, such as finalizing a purchase, enlisting for a newsletter, or downloading a comprehensive white paper. Network and Collaborate The supply chain industry is all about connections. Collaboration also offers benefits.

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The Network Effect

JUNE 25, 2015

Fourth: pharmaceutical companies are searching for ways to better collaborate across their supply chain, improve service levels, reduce costs, adapt to changing market conditions, and improve compliance. If you like this topic, I suggest you download the full white paper, The Top Ten Trends Transforming the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain.

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Jaggaer

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

To learn more about the technologies that are shaping the procurement industry check out our recent white paper. . To learn how to harness the power of AI and what steps you can take today to prepare for autonomous procurement, read our white paper. Priming Procurement for Intelligent Digital Transformation .

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 11, 2020

Supply chain leaders are particularly under pressure to collaborate across the organization to build an agile and shock-resistant supply chain. In this white paper, you’ll receive insights into: How command centers enable active demand management and prescriptive decision-making.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

For some time, I’ve been reading, watching and following the white papers, case studies, and countless webinars put on by keen minds about digital transformations. The best way to structure transformations is by maximizing visibility and collaboration across internal and external parties. Get Our EBook here.

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The Network Effect

AUGUST 14, 2015

Today these executives lack quality data in these areas due to the fact that it is spread across disparate systems and business units, exists in different formats, or cannot be used in a standard way to collaborate and manage exceptions with their supply network trading partners.

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The Network Effect

JUNE 18, 2015

In future posts I”ll explore how the approach to replenishment, collaboration, and S&OP processes differ in a shelf-connected system. If you’re impatient, I suggest you download the new white paper: Is your supply network really shelf-connected?

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Procurement Insights

AUGUST 29, 2024

Partnership Programs : Strategic partnerships with solution providers can include memberships, advertising, or research collaborations. Educational Content : Some associations collaborate with solution providers to create white papers, training programs, and certifications.

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Jaggaer

MAY 7, 2019

They will need to be able to work in close collaboration with internal and external auditors as well as the compliance and risk teams. Compliance, risk and audits are among the six challenges covered in our white paper on transparency in indirect spend. Procurement teams, therefore, have a vital role to play. About the Author.

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The Network Effect

MAY 4, 2015

By taking into account data from across the value chain (potentially through collaborative supply network planning and execution), manufacturers can smooth fluctuating order patterns. If you’re impatient though, I suggest you read the new white paper, What is Demand Sensing? I’ll discuss this further in future posts.

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SupplyShift

JANUARY 24, 2019

This article is an excerpt from our white paper, The Sustainable CMO: How sustainability is transforming the role of the CMO, written in collaboration with RF| BINDER and Possible. Click here to download the full white paper. Click here to download the full white paper.

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The Network Effect

JULY 1, 2015

In future posts I’ll also explore how the approach to collaboration, and S&OP processes differ in a shelf-connected system. If you’re impatient, I suggest you download the new white paper: Is your supply network really shelf-connected?

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

A recent study by Forrester found that the single greatest factor in increasing a supplier’s willingness to collaborate with and share innovations with a customer was timeliness of and visibility into payments. To learn more about the value of Invoice-to-Pay, download our white paper. What Are The Benefits of Invoice-to-Pay?

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The Network Effect

OCTOBER 26, 2015

Our last post discussed collaboration. . In the past, deploying an integrated planning and execution environment has been difficult due to the lack of a platform which can enable consensus-based collaborative forecasting and planning. I suggest you download the new white paper: Is your supply network really shelf-connected ?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 6, 2020

In this Digital Twinning white paper, I have used the term digital twinning in the context of the inherent characteristics of the supply chain that are captured in a digital model. I hope that you get more insights from reading this Digital Twinning white paper and that it provides some mapping in your digital supply chain journey.

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The Network Effect

AUGUST 7, 2015

In future posts we’ll explore how the approach to collaboration, and S&OP processes differ in a shelf-connected system. If you’re impatient, I suggest you download the new white paper: Is your supply network really shelf-connected?

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

MARCH 16, 2023

This understanding can help to identify potential areas of conflict and allow for effective collaboration to achieve a common goal. NLPA Learning also includes learning resources, including live and on-demand webinars, publications and reports, articles, templates, white papers, and more!

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

JANUARY 16, 2024

Through collaboration with innovative suppliers, procurement can gain early access to emerging technologies and identify opportunities to develop new products and services, fostering significant value creation through innovation. Increased innovation : Measure the number of new products or services developed through supplier collaboration.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

MAY 8, 2024

Supplier Collaboration: Work closely with your suppliers to identify potential cost-saving opportunities, such as volume discounts or early payment incentives. The Learning site also includes learning resources, including live and on-demand webinars, publications and reports, articles, templates, white papers, and more!

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The Network Effect

APRIL 2, 2015

In future posts I”ll explore how a shelf-connected supply chain requires a new approach to forecasting, replenishment, collaboration, and S&OP. If you’re impatient, I suggest you download the new white paper: Is your supply network really shelf-connected? appeared first on The Network Effect.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Kick off the meeting by telling the supplier you are there to collaborate and arrive at mutually-beneficial gains. If your efforts to correct performance problems through collaboration fail, you should seek to replace your poorly performing supplier with one who can meet your expectations.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Supplier Relationship Management : Build strong, collaborative relationships with key suppliers. They achieved this through supplier collaboration (sharing data) and consolidation (negotiating with fewer suppliers). Risk Management Strategies : Supplier qualification processes ensure reliability and quality.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Silos Hinder Collaboration and Communication: Information silos between departments create communication breakdowns and delays. Implementing a collaborative platform can improve communication and reduce maverick buying by 30%. Improve collaboration and agility. Sleep soundly knowing your bases are covered!

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The Network Effect

APRIL 7, 2015

In future posts I”ll go a bit deeper into forecasting, and also explore how the approach to replenishment, collaboration, and S&OP processes differ in a shelf-connected system. If you’re impatient, I suggest you download the new white paper: Is your supply network really shelf-connected?

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Category management empowers procurement teams to optimize spend, strengthen supplier relationships, and foster collaboration across departments , ultimately positioning procurement as a key driver of business success. Category management flips this script, emphasizing collaboration and building strong partnerships with key suppliers.

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Jaggaer

JUNE 2, 2020

In this series of articles we will introduce some of the challenges in public sector that are discussed in our free white paper, which you can download here. In particular, they need to focus more on their back-end processes, develop solid digital skills and master the tools with which they can collaborate with supplier companies.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

JANUARY 14, 2022

Think back to the four relationship management approaches for working with suppliers: Supplier collaboration. Collaborate with other people. Again, per the white paper Avoid The Pitfalls in Supplier Development, the next step is to form a cross-functional team. Supplier management. Supplier rationalization.

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SupplyShift

JANUARY 24, 2019

This article is an excerpt from our white paper, The Sustainable CMO: How sustainability is transforming the role of the CMO, written in collaboration with RF| BINDER and Possible. Click here to download the full white paper. Click here to download the full white paper.

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

JULY 30, 2021

Indeed, research by McKinsey indicates that the degree of maturity in supplier collaboration is a strong indicator of organizational success. Companies with advanced supplier-collaboration capabilities tend to outperform their peers. Their ability to do so determines overall business continuity and the generation of profits.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

AUGUST 11, 2024

Easier communication and collaboration : When working with nearshore suppliers, there is less of a time difference and cultural barrier, which can make communication and collaboration easier. You will need to weigh the potential cost savings of offshoring against the additional costs of transportation, communication, and collaboration.

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Procurement Insights

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

In short, I want to work with “smart” stakeholders with whom I can actively engage and collaborate. from the PwC White Paper “Pharma 2020: Supplying the future: Which path will you take?” No one does it alone! The pharmaceutical industry certainly meets that criteria. But what route should they take?

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The Network Effect

APRIL 15, 2016

Sales and Operations Planning in Manufacturing: Manage Collaboration Across the Entire Organization (White Paper). Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) White Paper How new technology can enable powerful and precise Sales and Operations Planning that extends beyond the four walls to include your trading partners.

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