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. That makes agility a foundational part of your manufacturing strategy.

Collaboration 52

Collaboration Suppliers Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

SCMDOJO

JUNE 28, 2024

Work-Life Balance: Another challenge for women in the supply chain is the need to balance work and family responsibilities. The demanding nature of supply chain roles, with tight deadlines and long hours, can make it challenging for women to juggle their careers with personal commitments.

Supply Chain Optimization 93

Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply chain 93

Spend Matters

OCTOBER 24, 2023

This aligns with the broader trend of responsible and ethical procurement practices. The resilience of supply chains will continue to occupy us in the future. Sustainability will continue to be a paramount concern, with organizations seeking environmentally responsible and ethically sourced products and services.

Procurement solutions 107

Procurement solutions Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain software solutions Procurement 107

SCMDOJO

JUNE 6, 2023

They can understand their supply chain operations with more precision. How does data analytics help supply chain optimization? Demand Forecasting & Planning Understanding data analytics is relevant as we continue to herald in the nouveau era of tech-powered automation and optimization. Why is it crucial?

Supply Chain Optimization 72

Supply Chain Optimization supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain software solutions 72

TYA Suite

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

In today’s socially conscious market, consumers are increasingly aware of and concerned about the ethical standards of the companies they support. Effective mitigation strategies enhance overall supply chain resilience. Healthy relationships can create a more reliable supply chain.

Risk management 40

Risk management Risk Suppliers Strategy 40

Procurement Heads

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

My role has seen a shift as a result of all of the emerging risks we’ve encountered, many for the first time, I’ve seen much more focus from our executive team and the regulator on supply chain resilience, so I’ve been strengthening our capability in this area too. Where do our passions lie in the day-to-day of the role?

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Suppliers Supply chain Risk 130

World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

Enables adherence to policies and regulations through ethical, sustainable, and compliant practices. Advanced technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning are also being leveraged to optimize decision-making in areas like demand forecasting, market intelligence, and supplier identification.

Strategic sourcing 52

Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Sourcing Supply Chain Efficiency 52

World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

The ultimate goal of SCM is to reduce costs while satisfying customer demands. Effective SCM gives businesses an edge over the competition by being more responsive to demand changes and disruptions. It makes them more resilient and agile. Accurate demand forecasts enable effective supply chain planning.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 40

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply chain management Supply chain management Supply Chain Optimization 40

TYA Suite

JULY 17, 2024

Prioritizes environmental, social, and ethical considerations in supplier selection and sourcing decisions. In a rapidly evolving market landscape, staying abreast of market trends, fluctuations in supply and demand, and geopolitical factors is indispensable. to meet the unique needs of each category.

Procurement strategies 40

Procurement strategies Strategy Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement 40

Supply Chain Action Blog

MARCH 12, 2015

Citing client examples the report states, “Perpetual planning enables more accurate demand and supply knowledge, as well as more accurate production and assembly status that can lower processing and inventory costs. IBM has just released a study “Digital operations transform the physical” (capitalization theirs).

Supply Chain Analytics 40

Supply Chain Analytics Supply Chain Optimization supply chain software solutions Supply chain 40

Procurement Insights

OCTOBER 8, 2024

As the procurement landscape continues to evolve, Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) in 2025 will face a wide range of challenges and concerns shaped by technological advancements, geopolitical shifts, sustainability demands, and more. What are the Top 3 concerns for Chief Procurement Officers in 2023?

Chief Procurement Officer 52

Chief Procurement Officer Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement Supply Chain Optimization 52

Empowering CPO

JUNE 14, 2023

Organizations are now expected to not only manage cost but also to ensure supply chain resilience, mitigate risks, and contribute to strategic objectives. These demands necessitate a shift from traditional, transactional procurement to more innovative, strategic models that are responsive to the changing business environment.

Innovation 52

Innovation Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Sustainability 52

Procurement Insights

JANUARY 3, 2025

Integration with Sustainability Goals : CFOs began to value procurement’s contributions to corporate social responsibility (CSR) , particularly in sourcing ethically and supporting sustainability initiatives. CFOs began to see procurement as critical to business continuity and organizational agility.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement 52

Empowering CPO

JUNE 9, 2023

By measuring key aspects of the procurement process, these metrics provide insights that can drive significant improvements in cost-efficiency, operational performance, and supply chain resilience. Skill Gap: The increasing role of technology and data analytics in procurement will demand new skills.

Procurement 52

Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain Quality 52

Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 2, 2025

In a world where interconnected global supply chains are the norm, a disruption in one part of the supply chain can quickly cascade into widespread ‍issues. Companies are facing ‍challenges‍ in sourcing raw materials, manufacturing products, and distributing goods to meet consumer demand.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Supply chain Real-time Visibility 52