SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In the realm of efficient procurement management, understanding the various types of procurement reports becomes paramount. From the Purchase Order (PO) Status Report to the RFQ Performance Report, each report is dissected to provide a clear definition and a deeper understanding of its significance.

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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”? The Evolution of Supply Chain!

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

By selecting and developing the right suppliers and establishing streamlined, transparent communication with them, manufacturers gain the agility and resilience to respond to customer demands, rise to the top, and navigate disruptions more easily. Decision-makers must plan supply chain resilience strategies for a wide range of risk scenarios.

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Procurement Insights

MARCH 6, 2025

To better understand the pros and cons of a GenerativeAI Gartner Magic Quadrant Mock-up, you must first understand the pros and cons of the original source, e.g., quantifying how far the AI apple actually falls from its tree or original source. Buyers might overlook Provider X if its not a Leader, even if it excels in supply chain LCA.

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Procurement Heads

DECEMBER 7, 2022

I really enjoyed those projects and that led me to more and more projects focused on procurement and then into the procurement and sourcing focussed consulting practices and then into the role that I am in now within industry. The two key functional areas are strategic sourcing and category management. How big is the function?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Regardless, one of the functions that plays a preeminent role in terms of influencing time to market is Supply Chain. Here we discuss the many ways that Supply Chain can help, or hurt, your time to market performance. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Lets start with a few definitions. The case for procurements digital transformation As mentioned, the relationship between digital enablement and procurement performance (efficiency, effectiveness, innovation) is clear. Digital transformation: What does it even mean?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 11, 2018

Argentus is a boutique recruitment firm focused on Supply Chain and Procurement. It’s no secret that transparency is the name of the game in today’s world-class Supply Chains. It’s transparent, which makes it valuable for audits.

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 7, 2013

Is Apple Supply Chain Really the No. Surprisingly, IT research firm Gartner ranks Apple Supply Chain as the best supply chain in the world for 4 years in a row. But, is Apples Supply Chain really the number 1? 1) Apples Supply Chain Model. Supply Chain Model of Apple Inc.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Digital Supply Chain Road is Full of Potholes, Construction and Accidents! Digital Supply Chain predictions article and permission to publish here provided by Michael Gaughan at land-link.com. Digital Supply Chain Predictions. Subscribe Here!

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 2, 2019

The 5 Levels of Supply Chain Transparency! The phrase “Supply Chain Management” was first coined in 1982. However as awareness and knowledge of the technology has been increasingly understood the words Blockchain and Supply Chain are more often used together. Definitions.

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Procurement Heads

JULY 6, 2022

As far as the split of the function we have four main areas, sourcing – a mix of Procurement Managers and Advisors across Germany, London and Delhi. Thirdly, our procurement operations team covers our spend analytics team, information-sourcing and general procurement support and that team is based in Delhi.

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 8, 2025

MODEL #2 An agent-based model within a metaprise framework outperforms traditional equation-based intake and orchestration models in procurement because it better addresses the complexity, unpredictability, and multi-stakeholder nature of modern supply chains. Focused on efficiency, not innovation; maintains status quo.

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Procurement Insights

MARCH 23, 2025

“ The Forgotten Three A successful ProcureTech implementation can significantly influence product quality, supplier delivery performance, and full-time equivalents (FTEs) in indirect procurement by enhancing efficiency, visibility, and collaboration across the supply chain. MRO vs. Office Supplies).

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Strategic Sourceror

JUNE 30, 2022

Unfortunately, in supply chain matters, we have to deal with some of the planet's biggest polluters by the definition of our jobs. While having no net emissions is a long way off yet, it's not too late to start considering making adjustments in your own supply chain. We all want to make the world a greener place.

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Pipefy

MARCH 6, 2023

Supply chain interruptions, worker shortages, and rising inflation costs that emerged with the pandemic have forever changed the economic landscape. By pivoting the focus to operational efficiency, these companies survived — and some even thrived — in severe market downturns.

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Una

JULY 13, 2023

The Definition of a Sourcing Hero Past guests from The Sourcing Hero podcast provide the definition of a sourcing hero and give examples of heroism in a business context. The definition of a sourcing hero At the close of every episode, it has become a tradition of sorts for Kelly to ask each guest a question.

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Warehouse automation is an increasingly popular way to maximize efficiency and accuracy in warehouse operations. For a warehouse to work efficiently and profitably, many vital tasks need attention, and the Warehouse Management System (WMS) is one of them. You can identify these issues in detail by conducting a warehouse audit.

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Procurement Heads

JUNE 20, 2023

I have been a supply chain professional for 37 years, quite precisely! I have been fortunate enough to realise there is far more that is similar to supply chain in all these industries than is different. It is making sure we do everything we can do to support the security within our supply chain.

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Procurement Heads

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

For Procurement Heads ’ latest CPO Spotlight, Magdalena spoke with Rupert Gaster about why she chose to complement her procurement career with end-to-end supply chain roles and what drives her curiosity. It is rare to see senior procurement leaders with such a variety of end-to-end supply chain experiences.

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Finale Inventory

JUNE 21, 2024

This article aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of raw materials, including their definitions, formulas, types, and importance in the ecommerce industry. They are typically sourced from nature, such as minerals, metals, chemicals, or agricultural products.

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Finale Inventory

JUNE 21, 2024

This article aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of raw materials, including their definitions, formulas, types, and importance in the ecommerce industry. They are typically sourced from nature, such as minerals, metals, chemicals, or agricultural products.

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Supply Chain Trend

MAY 17, 2022

Preview – Most IBP cycles around the world are based on a 20-year-old process definition supported by 20-year-old planning concepts. In this blog : a new role for supply chain planners. The new evolutionary challenge for IBP, and more specific for supply chain leaders, is to close the traditional IBP decision gaps.

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 28, 2023

It plays around with the Law of Supply and Demand and is the backbone of Global Trade. Its definition, history, how it affects economies, and how it evolved. Commodity Trading is also a vital aspect of the Global Economy; Providing price discovery, risk management, and efficient resource allocation. What are Commodities?

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 26, 2023

Now let us provide you with an apt Category Management definition. Category management is a strategic approach to procurement, as defined by the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS). Sourcing decisions also play a role in the categorization of items or services. What will a Category Management plan entail?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 20, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What Supply Chain Management problem does this solve? The biggest problem in the transitional supply chain is lack of open and trustworthy information availability across the supply chain caused by multiple issues – trust, technology and legacy practices being the top ones.

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Procurement Tactics

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

In this article, we will discuss the definition of sustainable procurement and its significance in every sector. Procurement, in simple terms, is the act of sourcing and acquiring services or goods for the organization to run. . Of course, it is no secret that the world is focused on sustainability. However, what is it?

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Procurement Heads

MARCH 27, 2023

I’m passionate about working in collaboration with the supply chain and allowing for constructive conversations so that we’re doing all we can to ensure the best value for money for our customers. Sustainability is one of those, and supply chains can influence carbon emissions in a huge way.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 24, 2018

Check out What’s The Difference Between Logistics and Supply Chain Management? But to anyone who works in Supply Chain, in particular with a title including either the term Logistics or Distribution, or if you work in a Distribution Centre or for a Logistics company, then there are distinct differences between these words.

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 28, 2024

The evolution of warehousing has been a fascinating journey, mirroring the broader transformation of supply chains. Warehousing has undergone a dramatic transformation, evolving from a simple storage function to a critical strategic asset within the modern supply chain.

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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. Using automation , Oracle can simplify routine tasks to increase operational efficiency.

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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

NOVEMBER 18, 2018

Check out Blockchain in the Supply Chain is a Game Changer! It’s a word that was rarely used or even heard of in Supply Chain not that long ago. Further it is often used in the context of being a necessary and integral part of any Digital Supply Chain Strategy. Source: [link]. Subscribe Here!

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

For years, supply chain professionals have measured success by how well they have been able to drive down costs and drive up efficiency. Goods arrived exactly when needed, waste and holding costs were kept to a minimum, and single source strategies prevailed due to ease and cost savings.

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Spend Matters

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The appetite for third-party risk management (TPRM) within procurement and the supply chain is keener than ever before — risks are more numerous and complex in what is an increasingly fast-paced and global business environment. Read our analysis: Risk is complex — The different types and sources of risk.)

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SCMDOJO

JULY 3, 2023

Procurement professionals play a vital role in driving operational efficiency, cost savings, and strategic decision-making. Choose between a broad overview of procurement and a focused course that focuses on certain topics like strategic sourcing, contract management, or supplier relationship management.

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Procurement Tactics

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

For you to fully understand the definition and creation of sustainable procurement policy, you must first know its fundamentals. Sustainable procurement refers to the process of integrating environmental, social, and governance goals into the procurement and supply chain. . Efficiency in terms of resources and procedures.

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