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ERP vs. Best-in-Class — What is Best for Managing the Healthcare Supply Chain

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ERP vs. Best-in-Class for Healthcare Supply Chain Management? Are ERP systems better than best-in-class supply chain solutions for managing healthcare supply chains? That’s the question we set out to answer in our recent panel discussion with Procurement and Supply Chain experts. The verdict?

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Here’s a comprehensive list of the top 100 skills that a Procurement Manager should master

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Mastering these skills not only optimizes procurement processes but also positions managers as strategic business partners. Master Budgeting: Practice building and managing procurement budgets aligned with organizational goals. Audit Supply Chains: Identify and address environmental and social risks in the supply chain.

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Total Cost of Ownership (TCO): Definition, Components, and Examples

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A brief introduction to total cost of ownership (TCO) Total cost of ownership refers to all of the expenses that are incurred when purchasing, implementing, deploying, maintaining, and using a product, tool, or equipment. This also includes any time costs associated with downtime, training, or other productivity losses.

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What About Procurement Objectives?

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Create Contingency Plans: Develop risk management protocols for supply disruptions and emergencies. Financial Objectives Budget Management: Monitor and manage procurement budgets to ensure spending stays within approved limits. Action: Develop a procurement cost-avoidance tracker for proactive budget control.

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Inflation & Procurement

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Strategic sourcing: Adopting strategic sourcing practices enables procurement to analyze the entire supply chain and identify cost drivers. By understanding the components and processes that contribute to the final product’s cost, procurement can explore opportunities to optimize and reduce expenses.

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Supply Chain Predictions!

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In the book, The Living Supply Chain , the authors argue that, “Speeding up the supply chain is at the root of everything that is good: improved revenue, reduced working capital, higher profitability, and less obsolete inventory. Digital transformation of the supply chain will change everything – for the better.

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The Complete Guide to Source-to-Pay (S2P) and Strategic Sourcing

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Complete Source to Pay cycle and Strategic Sourcing Guide An optimized Source-to-Pay (S2P) process helps businesses enhance procurement efficiency, reduce costs, and improve supplier collaboration. A well-executed S2P strategy reduces costs, increases visibility, and ensures compliance.