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“Siloed” Implementations: One of the main reasons E-procurement initiatives fail

Procurement Insights

Which is why product-centric platforms, like Slack, do so well. Thinkers360 Top 50 Global Thought Leaders & Influencers on Procurement! the early majority for a company that has completely saturated the early adoption segment) presents resistance; our experience is that the product isn’t yet appropriate for that market.

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Enhancing Logistical Efficiency: Strategies for Improvement

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Elevating the Transport Manager The increasing recognition of the supply chain’s impact on the bottom line has elevated the role of transport managers. Their strategic decisions now influence overall business performance. International Journal of Operations & Production Management, 20(9), 954-974.

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How to Calculate Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) for Small Businesses | Ecommerce

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Understanding the Basics of COGS COGS, or Cost of Goods Sold, is a fundamental concept in accounting and finance that influences a business’s profitability. It refers to the direct costs incurred in the production or acquisition of goods sold by a business. We will also discuss strategies to reduce COGS and enhance profits.

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Would you have chosen Coupa as your solution provider back when?

Procurement Insights

I had an exchange on LinkedIn with Coupa’s EVP, Strategy, and Product Management Donna Wilczek, regarding her departure from the company after 13 years. However, it wasn’t because of the technology but the people and vision behind it that would and did influence my decision.

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How To Align Product Management And Supply Chain Operations For Successful Product Launches

Speaker: Shalini Dinesh

Effective cross-functional collaboration and communication heavily influence product launch success. Research shows that as many as 70% of product launches fail due to inadequate coordination among stakeholders, including supply chain, product management, legal, marketing, and change control teams (Gartner, 2022).

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Generative AI use cases for the enterprise

IBM Supply Chain Blog

To have the greatest impact, generative design must be integrated throughout the product development cycle, from the initial concept to manufacturing and procurement.

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Why An Holistic Approach to Suppliers? Your Questions Answered

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Last week, Director of Product Management Georg Rösch hosted a webinar that asked the question, “Why is it important to take a holistic approach to supplier management?” It provides us with more and more opportunity to influence the bottom line of the company. This is great news for the procurement function!