All Things Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) has launched a new supplier Relationship Management certificate designed to help supply chain professionalsbuild strong supplier relationships. Strong supplier relationships help mitigate risk…

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Procurement Leaders

JANUARY 16, 2023

So, how we manage risk is what keeps me up at night… We try to be robust as a procurement organisation because, as a commodities company, risk is a part of our everyday life: we can have a crop failure, we can have a delivery failure, we can have a quality failure, so how do we handle that? . ” Stroup says.

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All Things Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Warehouse management teams know the holidays are a time of joy and challenges. Your employees will deal with a spike in orders and a crunched deadline, so what can you…

Management 264

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ivalua

JULY 14, 2022

Redwood City, CA, July 12, 2022 – Manufacturers are working to accelerate digitization initiatives to manage supply chain disruptions in 2022 and beyond, according to an original survey commissioned by Ivalua , a leading global spend management cloud provider. Ivalua is a leading provider of cloud-based Spend Management solutions.

Supply Chain Efficiency 244

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Procurement Tactics

JULY 17, 2023

Bonus PDF: 51 ChatGPT Prompts to 10X Your Productivity in Procurement Download 51 Prompts →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Choosing a Contract Management Tool Choosing a contract management tool is crucial for your business as you need to select what suits your company the best. Contract Management: What is it?

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RPF360

JANUARY 19, 2023

Strategic sourcing managers focus on maximizing the value of vendor relationships. The post Strategic sourcing manager: Procurement role on the rise appeared first on RFP360. It's a specialized skill and a rewarding path. Explore everything you need to know here.

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All Things Supply Chain

MAY 27, 2024

Today, businesses are constantly navigating a dynamic landscape filled with unforeseen challenges. Disruptions like natural disasters, labor shortages, and global pandemics can wreak havoc on even the most meticulously planned…

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All Things Supply Chain

APRIL 30, 2024

Analytics is a powerful tool that supply chain experts find critical in the modern competitive market. It helps a company to understand its data perfectly and make informed decisions concerning…

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All Things Supply Chain

JANUARY 31, 2022

If you meet delivery deadlines, you become an indispensable partner for your customers. Today, however, adherence to delivery dates can only be achieved by planning production with the help of…

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All Things Supply Chain

AUGUST 29, 2022

Your eCommerce returns policy is critical to convincing consumers to click the Buy button. Online shoppers need to know how easy it will be to return items that don’t meet…

Strategy 264

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All Things Supply Chain

JANUARY 26, 2022

The COVID-19 vaccine rollout underscored the importance of the cold chain to modern logistics and revealed significant challenges. A wide range of products, primarily pharmaceuticals and food items, require temperature-controlled…

Logistics 278

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All Things Supply Chain

JUNE 28, 2022

Covid-19 lockdowns accelerated a shift to online shopping that was already well under way. According to the Adobe Digital Economy Index, consumers now spend an average of $6.7 billion online…

Inventory 244

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All Things Supply Chain

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Supply chain management (SCM) is at the forefront of a technological and strategic revolution, driven by global demands and rapid innovations. As businesses face increasingly complex challenges, integrating cutting-edge solutions…

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Procurement Templates

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Mastering these skills not only optimizes procurement processes but also positions managers as strategic business partners. SAP, Oracle) Procurement software (e.g., Coupa, Ariba) Data analytics tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle) Procurement software (e.g., Coupa, Ariba) Data analytics tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle) Procurement software (e.g.,

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All Things Supply Chain

AUGUST 15, 2022

As greenhouse gas emissions continue to stand as a major threat to the climate, the United Nations launched a Net Zero initiative. By the year 2030, there’s a goal to…

Supply chain management 246

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Artificial intelligence continues to revolutionize buyer-supplier collaboration and information management, offering transformative opportunities to optimize supply chains.

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Procurement Freelancers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Effectively managing contracts for procurement processes has become an important task for companies that want… The post 10 Best Practices for Streamlining Procurement Contract Management first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The complexity of healthcare supply chains offers valuable lessons for other industries, particularly in risk management, compliance, and adaptability.

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Supply chain management Supply chain management Supply chain Management 111

All Things Supply Chain

JANUARY 13, 2025

The holiday season is one of the busiest times for retailers. However, as the Christmas rush subsides, new challenges arise dealing with the increasing number of returns from Christmas shopping…

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Spend Matters

JANUARY 6, 2025

Successful supplier negotiations begin long before a category manager sits down at the negotiating table. The post Whats The Price (Buynamics): Vendor Analysis Cost Management solution overview, competitors, user considerations, analyst summary appeared first on Spend Matters. This content is for members only.

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Price Raw materials Management Negotiation 101

Spend Matters

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Visit our In-Depth Guide to Risk Management for an explanation of this complex environment. The post Risk management solution providers and what their customers really want – CreditRiskMonitor appeared first on Spend Matters.

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Spend Matters

OCTOBER 31, 2024

As little as 10 years ago, we heard stories of pretty much indifference to risk: “supply risk management was young,” we heard, and “we didn’t worry too much about risk; we spent a very small percentage of our time on it.” But from my experience, each team does this very differently, with each using its own technology to manage risk.

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Risk management Risk Import Real-time Visibility 89

All Things Supply Chain

DECEMBER 16, 2020

It may not seem like it, but the first job in your supply chain management career could actually be one of the most important. While there is no surefire method…

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 7, 2024

If you’ve built up a reputation throughout the year for delivering on convenience, you will stand a much stronger chance of winning in the upcoming "golden quarter."

Inventory 116

Inventory Management 116

All Things Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

In supply chain management, data and its targeted analytics are necessary to make statements about important influences on the supply chain: Which deliveries are often uncertain? Which materials or products…

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ivalua

MAY 31, 2022

Supply chains are complex and varied; to manage them effectively, you need to understand exactly what’s happening in both your supply chain and your customers’ end markets. Reviewing pandemic responses and strategies, some CPOs and Procurement teams managed a bit better than their peers as uncertainty and change mounted.

Suppliers 246

Suppliers Supplier relationship management supply chain software solutions Agile and Lean Supply Chain 246

Spend Matters

JANUARY 13, 2025

Such ‘quick wins’ focus on leveraging existing solutions covering sourcing, supplier management and risk capabilities. The post Tariff management and technology: A deep dive into how solution types and vendors can help appeared first on Spend Matters. This content is for members only.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

One way of doing this is by leveraging Source-to-Pay (S2P) solutions, which can provide procurement with the tools needed to manage their supplier relationships and identify opportunities for cost savings. Ivalua’s Contract Management module allows you to easily track milestones and consumption in real time across multiple agreements.

Price 264

Price Strategy Sourcing Real-time Visibility 264

ivalua

JUNE 14, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Get Ready for Success! People: Engaging Stakeholders and Nurturing Change Engaging stakeholders early in the implementation process is crucial for gaining their support and supporting the change management process.

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All Things Supply Chain

JUNE 10, 2024

Today, employees from departments like marketing, sales, management, and product design all use AI to increase their productivity, double-check their… Automation is on the rise in industries around the globe.

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