Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Global sourcing allows businesses to realize cost efficiencies, access to innovation, broader market exposure and improved quality of products provided that they implement some key strategies.

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ivalua

JUNE 2, 2016

Niul Burton wrote a great article in Industry Week titled “Procurement 2025: 10 Challenges that Will Transform Global Sourcing”. For those of you who are executives in Supply Chain, Procurement or New Product Introduction/Development, this is a must read. Globalization. Integration. Today this rarely exists.

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ivalua

MAY 18, 2022

At the same time, organizations have never been more exposed to risk from their supply chains, from supply continuity, quality, or ESG violations. Below, we outline the 5 steps toward modernizing supplier management, addressing both transparency and effective engagement. Gain control of your supplier data.

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ivalua

MAY 8, 2019

Daniel Koh is currently leading a team of 130 sourcing and pricing professionals globally. He had taken on a few leadership roles in Flex such as Procurement Compliance Director, led the Global Sourcing team, and is currently member of Flex Supply Chain Council and Supply Chain Risk Management.

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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”? Interestingly there are many views on how to define Supply Chain.

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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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Una

OCTOBER 17, 2023

EPISODE 137 Using Visibility to Combat Supply Chain Abstraction with Frank Kenney By Kelly Barner | October 18, 2023 In the race to build global empires of data and digital systems, today’s businesses must not risk forgetting what all of those zeroes and ones mean.

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Arkestro

JULY 30, 2024

Resources / Blog / Cars on Demand: Production to Order is Changing the Automotive Industry’s Supply Chain Cars on Demand: Production to Order is Changing the Automotive Industry’s Supply Chain The automotive industry has always been at the forefront of implementing innovative production methods to meet consumer demands efficiently.

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Una

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

For Director of Global Sourcing for Medline Industries Brian Chaplin, being a sourcing hero means listening, learning, and taking action. As long as we are continually listening and learning from others and then driving those things that we learned into really effective change, that is what I would define as a sourcing hero.”.

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ivalua

MAY 9, 2023

Technology must be employed that supports securely sharing all relevant information between internal stakeholders and suppliers, and it must support effective planning and transparency for project teams. Disruptions, ethical and compliance risks are more likely to occur deep in your supply chain. Second, map your sub-tier.

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Empowering CPO

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of procurement, organizations are turning to strategic sourcing services to navigate the complexities and achieve sustainable success. At EmpoweringCPO, we understand the pivotal role it plays in optimizing the supply chain, reducing costs, and fostering long-term competitiveness.

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SupplyShift

APRIL 27, 2021

On April 21st, our webinar on forced labor in cotton supply chains brought together leaders from Responsible Sourcing Network and Fashion for Good to explore how industry-wide tools and supply chain engagement can help identify and mitigate risks of forced labor. . These are the textile and spinning mills.

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Empowering CPO

JANUARY 28, 2024

Introduction In the dynamic realm of procurement, organizations strive to not only meet their immediate needs but also to establish sustainable and cost-effective supply chains. By adopting this approach, organizations can strategically manage their procurement processes to achieve significant cost savings and operational efficiency.

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Una

JUNE 1, 2023

By strategically managing the acquisition of goods and services, they have the power to optimize costs, enhance operational efficiency , and boost overall profitability. From supplier relationship management and global sourcing to risk assessment and sustainability initiatives, each day brings new hurdles to overcome.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Companies doubled down on sourcing responsibly, reducing waste, and ensuring their supply chains supported broader environmental goals. Thinking Globally to Stay Ahead of the Competition In an interconnected world, procurement teams cant afford to think small. Thats where the right preparation can make all the difference.

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Pipefy

JANUARY 30, 2024

The global source-to-pay and procure-to-pay outsourcing market is expanding rapidly with the market expected to reach $55.8 To do so, procure-to-pay trends point to an increased focus on three key areas: technology, collaboration, and sourcing. billion by 2028. Below is a rundown of the three procure-to-pay trends shaping 2024.

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SupplyShift

APRIL 27, 2021

On April 21st, our webinar on forced labor in cotton supply chains brought together leaders from Responsible Sourcing Network and Fashion for Good to explore how industry-wide tools and supply chain engagement can help identify and mitigate risks of forced labor. These are the textile and spinning mills.

Supply Chain Efficiency 40

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

A successful procurement transformation involves a strategic overhaul of processes, technologies, and approaches to achieve greater efficiency, cost savings, risk management, and value creation. Automation increases efficiency and reduces errors, leading to faster and more accurate procurement cycles.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 24, 2024

In the dynamic and ever-evolving world of procurement and supply chain management, staying at the forefront of professional development is not just advantageous – it’s imperative. This globally respected status is evidence of your strategic acumen, ethical practice, and dedication to continuous improvement.

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Skill Dynamics

MARCH 30, 2023

Like many global organizations, Huber+Suhner was struggling with their procurement professionals being spread across the globe including Switzerland, Poland, USA, Germany, and China. Coping with language barriers and multiple ways of working, procurement efficiencies were running low.

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

DECEMBER 9, 2020

The pandemic has taught us supply chain professionals a precious lesson in supply chain risk management. The pandemic has put to the test, flexibility, adaptability, and resilience of supply chains. The supply disruption triggered in China sent shock waves all around and shut down the global economy.

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Procurement Software

JANUARY 23, 2024

Budget management and control features allow for transparent presentation and allocation of budgets. Matchory Matchory is a German procurement startup offering a data-driven strategic sourcing solution. This collects supplier data from a range of sources, then applies machine learning and other technologies to analyse it.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JANUARY 16, 2024

Successful companies fuse product development practices with overarching business strategies to ensure sustainable innovations that will resonate efficiently and sustainably with customers—both in existing markets and among new target audiences. This will become the sample as materials and vendors are sourced for mass production.

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Positive Purchasing

APRIL 11, 2022

Today, we’re seeing unprecedented changes in our supply chains with UK issues ranging from domestic goods through to raw materials. This is on top of the pre-war gas shortage as a result of Russia scaling back supply and effectively holding Europe to ransom, prompting companies to shut down production, driving energy price hikes.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 25, 2018

Check out The Digital Supply Chain – Supply Chain 4.0! At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe. Neil completely understands the role of technology, I/T, the Supply Chain and business.

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Una

JUNE 1, 2023

By strategically managing the acquisition of goods and services, they have the power to optimize costs, enhance operational efficiency , and boost overall profitability. From supplier relationship management and global sourcing to risk assessment and sustainability initiatives, each day brings new hurdles to overcome.

Procurement 52

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 30, 2023

Introduction In an era where businesses are increasingly seeking efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and agility, the role of procurement has become more critical than ever before. This is where the concept of managed procurement services comes into play. The role of procurement services in businesses is multifaceted.

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Claritum

JUNE 13, 2019

To my mind, your challenges depend on where you are in transformational change within your organisation, the scope of your function within Procurement and the nature of the organisation’s supply chain. For example, is your focus on strategic long-term supply relationships to support your manufactured product? Speed of supply.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 30, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. On top of that we have all other forms of economic growth, the expansion of outsourcing and global sourcing, all of which drive ever increasing demand on the over the road transportation of goods. appeared first on Supply Chain Game Changer™. Subscribe Here!

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Procurement Insights

DECEMBER 17, 2024

These events should challenge us to better understand and prepare for the inevitable impact on our collective supply chains both today and in the future. The big question is will they finally enable us to implement the three most important supply chain practices? Policy to stimulate domestic sourcing.

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