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

Procurement Templates

Attend negotiation seminars or webinars. Attend Industry Events: Stay updated on trends by attending procurement expos, webinars, and conferences. SAP, Oracle) Procurement software (e.g., Coupa, Ariba) Data analytics tools (e.g., Practice Role-Playing: Simulate negotiations with peers to refine tactics.

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Reach 100% OTD during peak season…or get as close as possible!

Supply Chain Brain

In this one-hour webinar, Veho CEO Ita Zur will explore various strategies that retail companies can adopt to overcome peak season challenges, including demand planning and innovative solutions to handle the surge in deliveries and meet customer expectations.

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

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Demand planning capabilities. Demand planning is the ability to create forecasts that predict the future need for your products. This capability is not available in any ERP, but a best-in-class supply chain solution will provide dozens of models for you to shape your usage for the future.

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Sales and Operations Planning – What Is It, and Why Should You Care?

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

Link strategic planning with day-to-day sales and operational activities. It is a multi-step process involving demand planning, supply planning, middle and top management meetings resulting in decision-making and authorization. The 5-step eS&OP planning process includes: Step 1 – Data Gathering.

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The 4 Keys to Demand Planning in 2023 and Beyond

Speaker: Eva Dawkins - Senior Consultant, Supply Chain

However, to pull this off, companies must first establish crucial supporting people processes - in particular, planning processes. Join us for this exclusive webinar with Eva Dawkins as she dives into research behind demand planning and forecasting for supply chain success.

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Business Success with Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

By aligning procurement plans with the overall S&OP process, organizations can ensure that they have the right materials available to meet customer demand, while minimizing inventory carrying costs and reducing the risk of stockouts. Visit NLPA Learning , the new home to all our certifications and online courses.

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S&OP, a vision for the future. The expert interview series #1

Supply Chain Trend

During this exercise I was hand-picked to develop and lead the Demand Planning Team for the largest of the two operating divisions. Jim : Basic clarity, so many webinars, so many LinkedIn groups, so many consultants, so many white papers, has really muddied the waters of a fairly simple concept.

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Geopolitical & Regulatory Issues: The Path Forward in Supply Chain & Logistics

Speaker: Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD - President of LMA Consulting Group, S&OP Expert, and Speaker

In this webinar, we will talk about the current status of the supply chain and what the successful and unsuccessful paths forward will look like. Join demand planning and SIOP expert Lisa Anderson for a riveting discussion evaluating the geopolitical landscape and looking at the bigger picture to create a path forward.