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Supply Chain Visibility Has Never Been More Important!

Supply Chain Game Changer

In the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic the need for complete, end to end Supply Chain visibility has never been more important! The necessity for visibility started with store shelves being emptied of toilet paper , food, and various household items. Full visibility as to your whereabouts exists and is used every day.

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Visibility is crucial for supply chains

Strategic Sourceror

For these reasons, many high-end supply chain organizations are investing their money into visibility solutions to get a better handle on their supply chains. Why is visibility so important? For any organization to make clear rational choices, a vast quantity of information is needed.

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Inventory Management — Everything You Should Know

Procurement Tactics

Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) EOQ is a formula used to calculate the optimal order quantity that minimizes total inventory costs, considering factors like ordering costs, carrying costs, and demand. Just-in-Time (JIT) This is a strategy where inventory is ordered and received just in time for production or customer demand.

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Procurement Tracking – Everything You Should Know

Procurement Tactics

It typically looks for details such as supplier information, item descriptions, quantities, prices, or arrival dates. These tools allow for automated, integration to suppliers and visibility in procurement data at any time. This approach promotes efficiency throughout the whole procurement process.

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Supplier Order Management Software – Everything You Should Know

Procurement Tactics

This integration enables businesses to have real-time visibility into order status, inventory levels, and supplier performance, enabling them to make informed decisions and respond quickly to changing market demands. Improved Inventory Management The software simplifies inventory management by tracking incoming orders and quantities.

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Expert Reveals 7 Supply Chain Trends to Watch

Supply Chain Opz

The biggest implication of this new imposition on procurement process is that now procurement managers have to deliver suppliers that are cost conscious and timely in their operations but at the same time can adapt to the changing demands of end customers. Skill gaps will continue to be a challenge for companies.

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Mastering Strategic Sourcing: Efficiency and Cost Savings in Procurement

Jaggaer

The process creates efficiencies across all spend categories, minimizes supply chain risks through improved supplier selection and awards, while giving visibility into pricing and forecasting. Sourcing professionals must consider the departments involved, the quantity, where they are located and the processes that are used.