Let's Talk Supply Chain

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Today Im joined by supply chain software brand Manhattan Associates. Manhattan provide more than just supply chain solutions. Today Mandar Rahatekar, Senior Director of Research and Development at Manhattan, joins me to talk all about the power of unified supply chain planning. Im a mechanical engineer.

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Procurement Software

JANUARY 26, 2025

A lot of that will depend on how leadership reacts to the seismic shifts we are currently seeing in technology. Increasing inflationary cost pressures, more supply chain disruptions, and the imperative for more transparency to satisfy Corporate Social Resposibilty (CSR) directives, or recent legislation in countries like Germany and Norway.

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ivalua

JUNE 14, 2023

It is important to support this workstream through a team of key individuals: Sponsor: A high-level executive who champions the procurement application implementation, the sponsor provides critical support, resources, and influence. Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Get Ready for Success! Download Today!

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Skill Dynamics

JANUARY 14, 2025

Finance and Cost Management Being able to efficiently and effectively manage and control procurement budgets and general costs will lead to stronger financial control across your business , increased cost efficiencies, and a better allocation of resources, which allows you to enhance profitability and improve your team.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

In August 2020 Gartner published this report “4 Tactics Procurement Can Use to Sustain Influence as Economic Conditions Improve” This blog summarizes the key points of the report which you can read in full, here. When Covid-19 hit, supply chains across the globe nearly came to a halt. Procurement Teams Step-up.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Your customers, employees and shareholders want to know you have a plan to address supply chain sustainability. Supply chain sustainability is defined as embedding environmental, social or corporate governance considerations as raw materials are sourced, converted to products and delivered to market.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe. As such we have introduced our “ Seasoned Leadership in Action ” Interview series at Supply Chain Game Changer. Subscribe Here!

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

Discover Ways to Boost Supply Chain Visibility through Digital Marketing Supply chain visibility is essential for providing a superior customer experience and sustaining customer loyalty over time. Customers face significant frustrations that erode brand trust and sales without supply chain visibility.

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Procurement Heads

OCTOBER 26, 2022

The economic volatility disrupting supply chain and price pressures I’m sure are not unique to G4S. Inflationary pressures and keeping costs down while focusing on service and improved efficiencies are key challenges and a focus for us. What are the challenges that you and your team currently face?

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 21, 2023

Try this as a tongue twister: “Tripping through tantalizing TikTokers, tenfold to transform your tangled supply chain!” In our digital age, where viral trends dominate, TikTok’s influence now extends to supply chain management. Discover the Top 10 TikTokers reshaping how you view supply chains.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

In this blog, explore vital tips paving the way for a prosperous career in supply chain management. Whether you’re a recent graduate or contemplating a career change, uncover key insights for establishing the groundwork of a thriving career in the dynamic world of supply chain. Lucky for you.

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Arkestro

MARCH 20, 2025

As supply chains and procurement grow increasingly complex in the face of global challenges, the Executive Advisory Board serves to ensure Arkestro remains strategically positioned and innovative in an evolving market. . I look forward to collaborating with the rest of the leadership team to support Arkestro’s continued success.”

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Supply Chain Opz

MARCH 9, 2016

The supply chain is evolving more rapidly than ever before due to outside factors such as geopolitical influences, an increase in natural disasters and the proliferation of technology. In such times of change, it is critical to have a supply chain manager in the catbird’s seat to help it navigate resource allocation.

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Procurement Heads

MARCH 15, 2023

I realised that I enjoyed using my influencing and negotiation skills to deliver value to stakeholders and made the decision to move into the sales and contracting function. There are a number of levers which procurement use in order to make a sustainability normal business.

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SupplyShift

APRIL 14, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted supply chains around the globe and brought intense scrutiny to management strategies. Manufacturing industries such as apparel, auto parts and semiconductors have been hit particularly hard as factories shut down in China, followed by other global supply regions. But that’s just the start.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 17, 2024

Managing the supply chain involves the delicate art of aligning your product supply precisely with customer demand. That is to say, there isn’t one single career in supply chain management. That is to say, there isn’t one single career in supply chain management. Planners do exactly that.

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Procurement Heads

AUGUST 11, 2022

When did your interest in procurement and supply chain begin? How did you engineer your career path to the point you are now at as Head of Supply Chain? After 15 years in procurement, I decided to broaden my expertise so that I embraced the opportunity to step into a supply chain leadership role.

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Procurement Heads

JANUARY 4, 2023

I joined KPMG in their supply chain practice and spend the next 16 years on consulting assignments in a smaller firm. We need cost efficiency internally and cost-effectiveness with our suppliers externally. It’s a chance for buyers to do their job and look for efficiencies across the total supply chain.

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Arkestro

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

This ongoing partnership highlights how predictive procurement drives efficiency and its cost-effective impact within complex, global procurement environments. We are thrilled to partner with this world-class company to maximize this value across its international supply chains.” cost reduction across all spend types.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 22, 2025

Receiving: This crucial stage involves the efficient offloading of goods from incoming trucks, conducting thorough inspections to ensure quality and quantity accuracy, and accurately documenting the receipt of inventory. Accuracy and efficiency in order picking are paramount to ensure timely and error-free order fulfillment.

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Jaggaer

MARCH 19, 2025

Of course, the political systems in each country influence what can and cannot be done. In China, without meaningful election cycles, the political leadership can more easily take decisions for the medium and long term. The second has become more pronounced in recent years, notably with the Covid pandemic and supply chain disruptions.

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 3, 2025

It hosts global events, supports startup innovation, and provides thought leadership to procurement professionals seeking digital transformation. Thought Leadership Consistently pushes the conversation forward from autonomous sourcing to orchestration platforms. High-profile speakers (e.g.,

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SupplyShift

APRIL 14, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted supply chains around the globe and brought intense scrutiny to management strategies. Manufacturing industries such as apparel, auto parts and semiconductors have been hit particularly hard as factories shut down in China, followed by other global supply regions. But that’s just the start.

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Supply Chain Trend

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

To get some answers for S&OP practitioners, Supply Chain Trend interviewed a group of S&OP leaders. Supply Chain Trend will publish a weekly Q&A with these S&OP leaders. He is the author of the blog Supply Chain Trend and the self excellence guide Building Mental Toughness.

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Arkestro

MARCH 5, 2025

This appointment underscores our dedication to leadership in AI-driven procurement technology and our commitment to helping enterprises unlock trapped savings, mitigate supply chain risk and drive greater, faster efficiencies. Turnham Jr., a recently appointed Arkestro Executive Advisory Board member.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 5 Social Media Tips for Supply Chain Leaders! Article written for Supply Chain Game Changer by, and permission to publish here provided by, Daniela McVicker. Content has never been at the forefront of supply chain companies’ marketing strategies.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 8, 2020

CPOs will have to become better sales people, educating their leadership and convincing them to provide the required resources to execute. Effectively engaging executive leadership is critical, but insufficient. New revenue opportunities, more sustainable and agile supply chains, accelerated innovation.

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Procurement Heads

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

For Procurement Heads ‘ latest CPO Spotlight, Sebastien spoke with Rupert Gaster about his career, how CPOs can influence an organisation’s sustainability agenda and what key achievements he’s most proud of. How did it feel to be recognised once again in the CIPS Power List? It always gives a double feeling in my opinion.

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SupplyShift

JANUARY 24, 2019

CMO’s are now responsible for guiding company culture, influencing talent recruitment, creating new ways of collaborating, and making technology purchases that might have once been exclusively the responsibility of the IT department. Corporations are now being recognized as some of the most powerful and influential societal forces.

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Procurement Heads

JANUARY 25, 2023

I went to university planning to become a Diplomat, then in the second year I found myself in supply chain work, and I just fell in love with it, especially contracts negotiation. That made me very passionate about the supply chain. Could you tell us about your journey to becoming Executive Director at BC Ferries?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Imagining the Supply Chain of the Future! Mike Mortson was recently interviewed by Oracle as a part of their Global Supply Chain Influencer program. This article was posted on Oracle’s Supply Chain Management blog. Email Address.

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Supply Chain Trend

OCTOBER 14, 2016

To reach S&OP excellence is a long journey, sometimes estimated at minimal 10 years, and we need leadership and employee engagement and support along the way. The coaching goals in this phase is the help S&OP leaders to use S&OP to proactively influence a more effective and positive company culture.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 20, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Supply Chain Game Changer Job Board! Supply Chain heroes article originally published by, and permission to publish here provided by, Adam Robinson on [link]. . Supply chain leaders and heroes will face the year with uncertainty and opportunity.

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Spend Matters

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Risk reduction is especially important in the supply chain, where leaders are focused on supply and supplier transparency to assess vulnerabilities. It can be difficult to prioritize some of these initiatives in tough economic conditions, but there is a leadership imperative amongst organizations to do so.

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Procurement Heads

OCTOBER 26, 2022

The economic volatility disrupting supply chain and price pressures I’m sure are not unique to G4S. Inflationary pressures and keeping costs down while focusing on service and improved efficiencies are key challenges and a focus for us. What are the challenges that you and your team currently face?

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Una

MARCH 30, 2023

Reporting lines make a difference: if your function happens to report to the CFO, it’s likely that the overriding focus will be on driving savings for the organization through procurement efficiencies and spend compliance. This can help support underrepresented businesses and create a more inclusive supply chain.

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Procurement Heads

APRIL 26, 2023

I studied procurement and obtained a Master’s degree in supply chain and international procurement. Since I graduated, I’ve always worked in procurement and supply chain across both indirect and direct categories, across different geographies and also worked as a Consultant delivering transformational projects.

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