All Things Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

2023 was a whirlwind year for the supply chain industry.

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Procurement Templates

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Tender Specification for Organization Design Services 1. Introduction: [Your organization’s name] is seeking proposals from experienced and qualified organization design consultants or firms to provide comprehensive organization design services. The purpose of this tender is to select a vendor who can assist [your organization] in developing and implementing an effective organizational structure that aligns with its strategic objectives. 2.

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Procurement Leaders

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The well-worn adage of culture eating strategy for breakfast has been around a few years. Attributed decades ago to one of the gurus of modern business philosophy, Peter Drucker, it’s a motto that argues that even the shiniest, most creative plans are worthless unless people feel empowered. Drucker’s principles underpin the approaches of just as many CEOs and business leaders today as they did when he first floated his ideas in the mid to late 20th century.

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Procurement Templates

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Catering Tender When responsible for the Catering Contract- what do you need to know? Here is an overview of the key must-know items in my catering buyers guide. Key areas for consideration • the retention of discounts and the legal relationship between manufacturer/wholesaler, contract and the client; • VAT accounting for free or internal issues; • the status of the contract caterer as agent or principal or both within the same contract; • the value of the management service; • fixed pricing, p

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Advertiser: GEP

2025 will feel familiar, in some regards. The procurement and supply chain category management landscape will remain turbulent, with geopolitical tensions, worries over fresh tariffs, rising costs, and supply chain disruptions posing significant challenges. But you should also expect some lightning-fast changes in 2025 as artificial intelligence continues to upend the way enterprises and procurement, supply chain, and category management professionals operate.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Equipped with automated tools, hackers can hunt through cloud-native applications, public code repositories, unprotected networks and more, without even paying much attention to their computers.

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Finale Inventory

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

As we delve into planning for success in 2024, it becomes clear that an often-overlooked aspect demands our attention: the returns process. This critical yet challenging transaction presents immense opportunities to boost customer loyalty and enhance operational efficiency. This blog explores the strategic importance of returns and inventory management, illustrating how strategic returns can drive business success in the dynamic ecommerce environment.

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SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Supply chain execution, from one end to the other, is the new competitive edge, and this applies whether you are the brand or whether you are the retailer. Working collaboratively is the glue that holds it together.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

In today’s fiercely competitive business landscape, the quest for continuous improvement has become imperative for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to thrive. Over the years, various methodologies have emerged to address this need, including lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and the integration of both known as Lean Six Sigma (LSS). In this blog, we’ll delve into the integrated Lean Six Sigma approach, exploring its benefits, deployment models, moreover the implications for SME

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Procurement Insights

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Not long after the United States declared a public health emergency regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, I released a white paper about a consulting firm’s unique approach to digitally transforming a global procurement practice. Titled “ Achieving Digital Success: Why the Digital Transformation of Procurement Is More About Mindset and Methodology Than Technology ,” here is the closing excerpt from that paper: “The role of Procurement is rapidly evolving.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

In today’s complex global business environment, effective supply chain management (SCM) is crucial for maintaining a competitive advantage. The pandemic and its aftermath highlighted the importance of having a robust supply chain strategy , with many companies facing disruptions due to shortages in raw materials and fluctuations in customer demand.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2024

EPISODE 153 Finding Purpose in Procurement and in Life with Paul Nilsen By Kelly Barner | February 21, 2024 Meeting a new friend To ponder the color of Unripe bananas - Paul Nilsen Talking to heroes Who earn their hidden capes while Loving procurement - Kelly Barner Ikigai is a Japanese philosophy focused on finding purpose and meaning. The parts of the word are “iki” which means “alive” and “gai” which means “worth.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Data monetization empowers organizations to use their data assets and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities to create tangible economic value. This value exchange system uses data products to enhance business performance, gain a competitive advantage, and address industry challenges in response to market demand. Financial benefits include increased revenue through the creation of adjacent industry business models, accessing new markets to establish more revenue streams, and growing existing

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Procurement Freelancers

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Effective procurement management is the cornerstone of every successful business.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Wittur, tra i leader nel mondo nel settore dei componenti per ascensori,presenta la nuova piattaforma internazionale di gestione dei fornitori,basata su tecnologia JAGGAEWittur, one of the leading international groups in elevator components,has unveiled a new international supplier management platform, powered by JAGGAER

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Advertiser: GEP

For years, you and your team have fought an uphill battle. Supply disruptions. Cost pressures. ESG compliance. You name it, and you’ve had to navigate it. In 2025, many challenges will persist, but procurement and supply chain teams have a powerful tool with rapidly advancing capabilities to tackle them — artificial intelligence (AI). The GEP Outlook 2025 report examines the disruptive transformation AI is driving in procurement and supply chains, alongside other key trends and the macroeconomic

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

While new technologies can often take time to reach full adoption, the warehouse execution system has seen a quicker acceptance curve than its predecessors.

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Una

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Why Do We Need Supply Chain Visibility? Supply chain visibility is a critical factor for organizations aiming to mitigate risks, optimize processes, and capitalize on opportunities. By Hugo Britt | February 20, 2024 Search Search Supply chain visibility has emerged as a critical factor for organizations aiming to stay ahead of the curve. The ability to monitor and understand the intricacies of supply chain operations has become paramount in mitigating risks , optimizing processes, and capitalizi

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Solarcycle said that it would hire over 600 employees to work at the Cedartown, Georgia-based facility, which is set to open in 2026.

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Una

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Three Innovative Sustainable Packakging Stories Examples of exciting and innovative sustainable packaging solutions emerging in the procurement and supply chain space. By Hugo Britt | February 22, 2023 Search Search Inevitably, any company attempting to reduce its environmental impact will have to grapple with the issue of sustainable packaging. This could involve rethinking the packaging around its own products, and/or encouraging suppliers to improve their packaging and reduce their plastic wa

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

In today’s ultra-competitive markets, it’s no longer enough to wait for buyers to show obvious signs of interest. Instead, sales teams must be proactive, identifying and acting on nuanced buyer behaviors — often before prospects are fully ready to make a purchase. In this eBook from ZoomInfo & Sell Better, learn 10 actionable ways to use these buyer signals to transform your sales strategy and close deals faster.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Mahindra will equip some of its five planned electric sport utility vehicles with components from Volkswagen’s MEB platform and unified cells, the carmaker said in an exchange filing February 16.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

 Today I’m joined by SDI , a digital supply chain brand whose people, processes, and technology have enabled the world’s most efficient supply chains for over 50 years. SDI is the supply chain solutions and services company that specializes in helping large, multi-site facilities and plant maintenance leaders reduce costs and risks while driving overall performance results and outcomes.

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Negotiations Ninja

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Will negotiators get replaced by AI anytime soon? AI can be used to shortcut understanding contracts, reading contracts, writing contracts, and more. AI is a wonderful tool. Negotiation expert Keld Jensen believes that if we can realize more value and have better negotiations using AI, we very well should. We should not stand in the way.

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HICX

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

This session will highlight best practices related to supplier onboarding and enablement including the use of supplier portals. Hackett research has shown that supplier onboarding is becoming more of a critical development area for companies particularly as organizations place a greater focus on managing supply base risks. Through a combination of technology, governance, and end-to-end alignment; companies are streamlining the supplier onboarding process to the delight of business stakeholders w

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In this webinar, supply chain industry experts share insights and best practices for enhancing supply chain efficiency, resilience and adaptability. Watch the webinar to learn strategies to develop supply chain maturity and save on costs. Delve into the stages of supply chain maturity, from foundational management to advanced optimization and innovation.

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CPO Rising

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Presidents’ Day is one of 11 federal holidays in the United States, and its origins can be found dating all the way back to the death of George Washington in 1799. President Washington was celebrated for his contributions to the founding of this country, and his birthday, February 22, became a day of remembrance.

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