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Expanding the influence and impact of Procurement

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In his assessment, Utz previously excelled in the operational aspects of procurement, such as transacting business, supporting manufacturing operations and maintaining raw material inventory the day-to-day firefighting of procurement. For the third piece of tech, a contract management system, the Legal Department was a strong ally.

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Cost Performance Index (CPI): What is it and How to Calculate it?

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Introduction As global supply chains evolve, ensuring cost efficiency is crucial. One way to assess the cost performance of any function within the supply chain is through Cost Performance Index (CPI). What is the Cost Performance Index (CPI)? A CPI of 0.83

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What is Supply Chain Management? A Guide to Success

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Are you interested in understanding how businesses effectively manage their supply chains? Look no further – this guide is here to help you grasp the fundamentals of supply chain management (SCM) and how it can lead to success.

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Make vs Buy Analysis in Supply Chain Management: A Strategic Guide

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Make vs Buy Analysis is an essential decision-making tool in supply chain management that significantly influences profitability, flexibility, and competitiveness. It helps businesses decide whether to produce goods internally (make) or source them externally (buy), weighing costs, quality, scalability, and capacity.

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Inflation & Procurement

Procurement Templates

Cost-push inflation: This happens when the cost of production for goods and services increases. It can be due to factors such as rising wages, higher raw material prices, or increased taxes. As businesses face higher costs, they pass them on to consumers by raising prices.

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Procurement Rising: The Silent Inflation Tax on Manufacturers

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Manufacturers have unique insight into the state of global inflation – they’re often hit earlier and harder than other industries by increasing overhead costs, from raw materials prices to wages. This ensures contracts remain favorable and all stakeholders comply with negotiated terms.

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4 strategic sourcing use cases to strengthen your supply chain

IBM Supply Chain Blog

In this age of supply chain disruptions that hold the power to upend entire industries, strength and resilience across the entire value chain is no longer a nice-to-have—it’s a survival tactic. They also factor in how a strong partnership could reduce supply chain risk and advance sustainability.