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SCMDOJO
DECEMBER 29, 2024
In the vast sea of supply chain information, which SCMDOJO supply chain article truly stands out? Dive into our curated list of the top 12 blogs from 2024 that will elevate your supply chain knowledge and give you a competitive edge. Read In Detail About Procurement Department Here 2.
Skill Dynamics
JANUARY 14, 2025
Procurement is often an overlooked area within organizations, working behind the scenes to ensure businesses have the goods and services they need to operate at their best. Considering its importance, it makes sense that modern procurement teams have a structured approach to developing essential skills and capabilities.
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From Rigid To Resilient: Why Enterprises Need Modular Commerce Now
Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains
ivalua
JUNE 14, 2023
We recommend leveraging these workstreams, based on Gartner’s 4 Workstreams for Successful Implementation of Any Procurement Application to maximize the impact of your next large-scale procurement implementation: 1.
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Supply Chain Game Changer
OCTOBER 4, 2022
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Complete Guide to Project Management Software and Productivity Tips! Project management may be a challenging assignment regardless of the business or specific undertaking. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Partner Expertise In Sourcing.
SCMDOJO
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
Introduction As global supply chains evolve, ensuring cost efficiency is crucial. One way to assess the cost performance of any function within the supply chain is through Cost Performance Index (CPI). What is the Cost Performance Index (CPI)? A CPI of 0.83
Skill Dynamics
JANUARY 21, 2025
How can you ensure that your supply chain team are consistently up-to-speed with the modern supply chain landscape? A well-defined supply chain competency framework can be extremely useful. It typically covers key supply chain areas including procurement , logistics, demand forecasting , and much more.
Procurement Tactics
JULY 4, 2023
Procurement Strategy Take the lead with our proven 5-step procurement strategy 3. Sustainable Procurement Maintain high profitability while moving toward sustainability 4. To ensure that you get the best value for your money, it is essential that you get an understanding of the costs involved in producing a product or service.
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SCMDOJO
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
The world of procurement is constantly evolving, demanding professionals with the right skills and knowledge. Moreover, two popular options often considered are the MCIPS qualification from the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) and the Procurement Track offered by SCMDOJO.
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Procurement Heads
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
Could you tell us a bit about yourself, your background and how you got into procurement? What roles and responsibilities does Procurement/ SRM have within Allianz? It’s very exciting to see how SRM is developing and growing and from being a ‘die-hard’ IT Category Manager, I’ve certainly been converted!
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Procurement Tactics
OCTOBER 18, 2022
33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2022. Supplier Relationship Management Software — Everything You Should Know. Supplier relationship management software is a very important factor for procurement managers to strengthen their relationship with their suppliers. What is Supplier Relationship Management Software?
ivalua
MARCH 5, 2020
Last week, round 40 Procurement leaders got together in the very pleasant surroundings of the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London to talk about collaboration, and to celebrate Ivalua’s increased presence in the UK. I was challenged in the questions about whether we can really move away from “savings” as perhaps the main objective for Procurement.
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SCMDOJO
JANUARY 23, 2023
If you want to gain more supply chain analytics knowledge, you’re in the right place. We’ve compiled a list of 10 great supply chain analytics books to help you better understand the concepts and strategies behind this vital business field.
SCMDOJO
JUNE 21, 2023
The Supply Chain as a Service (SCaaS) market has experienced significant growth in recent years, with even greater potential ahead. SCaaS is a technology-driven approach to managing supply chains, offering comprehensive end-to-end solutions for businesses. Let’s delve into this emerging concept.
Supply Chain Game Changer
MARCH 9, 2022
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Featuring Our 12 Best Procurement Articles! Procurement operations are the backbone of every company’s supply chain. Fundamental to procurement is the acquisition of goods and services from a party that’s further up the supply chain.
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ivalua
MAY 6, 2021
The past few years have been a boon for procurement, which has become increasingly strategic and critical to business. The pandemic has accelerated this trend, with the Procurement function front and center in the fight to ensure supply chain resilience and continuity, reduce costs and protect the bottom line.
The Good Spending
AUGUST 23, 2022
Procurement value demystified Unfortunately, "procurement value" became another buzzword – everyone tells us to generate, capture, and sustain it. Value is paramount to procurement evolution. The following pyramid of procurement evolution puts the value proposition at the chart's top.
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ivalua
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
In recent years, the overall state of Procurement has been bolstered by increased proficiency, expanding engagement, and a growing direct impact on operations. And they’re not the only ones—other department heads are also increasingly budget-conscious, creating a new opportunity to partner with procurement for better budget management.
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Supply Chain Game Changer
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Construction projects are among the largest projects anyone can ever get involved with. Construction project managers need to use several applications to succeed at their work. This ensures that construction managers have full control over their operations.
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Procurement Express
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
Some focus on cloud accounting and bookkeeping, while others specialize in forecasting, budgeting, purchasing, and compliance. The best virtual CFOs combine multiple tools to create a system that reduces manual work and improves financial visibility. Notion A flexible workspace for project management and even financial documentation.
Procurement Tactics
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2022. Cost Effectiveness Vs Cost Efficiency — Everything A Procurement You Should Know. Cost-effectiveness and cost-efficiency are often used interchangeably by many people. Inventory is a huge cost for a lot of businesses around the world. LEARN MORE.
World of Procurement blog
APRIL 23, 2024
Procurement plays a pivotal role in the construction industry, governing how resources, equipment, and services are acquired to bring a project from blueprint to reality. What makes procurement in construction unique is the high level of customization required per project.
World of Procurement blog
APRIL 23, 2024
Procurement plays a pivotal role in the construction industry, governing how resources, equipment, and services are acquired to bring a project from blueprint to reality. What makes procurement in construction unique is the high level of customization required per project.
Procurement Express
DECEMBER 24, 2024
Purchasing is about getting the right stuff at the right time from the right suppliers for a fair price without blowing up your budget or your supplier relationships. Throw in approvals, payment terms, shipping costs, sustainability concerns, and maybe a dash of I know a guy supplier loyalty, and suddenly its chaos.
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Procurement Heads
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
Could you tell us a bit about yourself, your background and how you got into procurement? What roles and responsibilities does Procurement/ SRM have within Allianz? It’s very exciting to see how SRM is developing and growing and from being a ‘die-hard’ IT Category Manager, I’ve certainly been converted!
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Supply Chain Game Changer
FEBRUARY 5, 2020
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What’s the Difference between Procurement and Purchasing? Why Procurement Transformation Fail article created by, and permission to publish here provided by, Jill Button at [link]. What do I mean by Foundation in Procurement Transformation? Subscribe Here!
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SCMDOJO
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Limited Scope: Offers a more focused and individualized approach to the procurement process. Diverse Expertise: Leverages collective knowledge and resources for a more comprehensive and streamlined procurement process. Here, the agency seeks to understand the client’s specific needs, budget constraints, and quality standards.
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ivalua
MAY 18, 2022
Even reducing costs often depends more on effective collaboration rather than negotiation in today’s market. At the same time, organizations have never been more exposed to risk from their supply chains, from supply continuity, quality, or ESG violations. Procurement needs skin in the game.
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Supply Chain Game Changer
JANUARY 9, 2019
Procurement, or Purchasing, is an area of Supply Chain that involves and requires very specific skills and expertise. Regardless of your position or situation it is highly valuable to understand the type of interview questions, and answers, appropriate for Procurement and Purchasing professionals. It can appear useless.
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Supply Chain Game Changer
MARCH 18, 2021
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Procurement teams article and permission to publish here provided by Sam Jenks. Procurement is a function that has long been at cross-roads; dare to transform within people, process & technology, or keep doing what has always worked just fine. Subscribe Here! Email Address.
Arkestro
JANUARY 23, 2024
Resources / Blog / What does a Procurement Manager do? Job Description, Skills, and Qualifications What does a Procurement Manager do? Job Description, Skills, and Qualifications As firms continue to leverage technology to carry out sourcing and procurement tasks, market demand for procurement is growing.
Supply Chain Game Changer
AUGUST 19, 2022
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply chain management and contract lifecycle management are key ingredients to business success. How well a company manages its supply chain processes can directly impact its bottom line. What is Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM)?
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Skill Dynamics
OCTOBER 26, 2022
LONDON, 26th October 2022: More than half (53%) of senior procurement professionals say that retention in their function has decreased in the last three years – and 47% admit this is a problem, according to a report released today by high-impact digital training provider, Skill Dynamics.
Supply Chain Game Changer
DECEMBER 13, 2018
What’s the Difference between Procurement and Purchasing? Over these past 28 years of my career in Procurement (yes I started when I was 12), I’ve had the privilege and pain of seeing, not just procurement, but many different types of Transformation initiatives succeed and, unfortunately, fail. Email Address. Infographic).
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Skill Dynamics
OCTOBER 18, 2023
After all, these training programs provide a range of benefits, spanning from specific role-focused activities like inventory control, supply, and demand planning, or project management, to giving employees the tools they need to drive their creativity and productivity, thus significantly contributing to business success.
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Procurement Software
APRIL 2, 2024
We’d all like the latest digital procurement tools. But often, those who aren’t familiar with the procurement software market mistakenly overestimate the cost. The reality is that procurement tech doesn’t have to be expensive. You don’t need a 6-figure software budget or a large sum to hire consultants for implementation.
Finale Inventory
AUGUST 8, 2024
Understanding the Importance of Inventory Tracking in Construction Inventory tracking is a key aspect of construction project management. It involves keeping a detailed record of all materials, equipment, and supplies used throughout the project.
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The Procuretech Podcast
JUNE 11, 2024
On this episode of The Procurement Software Podcast, host James Meads dives into the world of procurement tech startups. With over 440 solutions in our software directory over at app.procurementsoftware.site, we aim to educate procurement leaders on the vast array of software options available to them. Stay in touch!
IBM Supply Chain Blog
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Companies large and small are increasingly digitizing and managing vast troves of data. ERP systems like Oracle’s streamline business processes and reduce costs, leveraging information to help organizations make better decisions in rapidly changing landscapes. Which Oracle modules will my organization adopt?
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 24, 2018
Then you need Virtual Procurement! With recent minimum wage increases, I need to find better ways to control my costs and to stay profitable while still delivering the highest level of service to my customers.”. “We We are too small and can’t afford to hire a full-time procurement person. So, what exactly is Virtual Procurement?
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Positive Purchasing
JULY 26, 2023
Jonathan O’Brien , CEO of Positive Purchasing , author, and global procurement thought leader, outlines an effective approach to creating a road map for embedding a sustainable procurement initiative in your business. Following further deliberation, a budget is usually agreed.
Supply Chain Game Changer
DECEMBER 18, 2019
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What is the Digital Supply Chain? Using supply chain collaboration technology, construction firms will see meaningful productivity gains. appeared first on Supply Chain Game Changer™. Subscribe Here! Email Address. As construction in the US is a $1.27
Procurement Software
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
European procurement software startups are growing fast, and we’re constantly seeing new ones landing onto the scene. Lots of European procurement tech startups are still in early or growth phase. Lots of European procurement tech startups are still in early or growth phase. Procuretech in Europe is buzzing right now.
Procurement Software
MARCH 5, 2024
US procurement startups are killing it. It’s no surprise that in the home of big tech, Silicon Valley and seemingly endless VC investors, there’s a thriving and diverse procurement tech ecosystem. Let’s have a look at the who’s who in the American procurement startup space. Hot diggity dawg!
Procurement Software
MAY 23, 2023
Procurement excellence is a hot topic these days. If Procurement is to deliver more with less, it’s essential that we get the most out of the resources we do have. Profit from the Source: BCG’s 10 Step Plan to deliver Procurement Excellence It starts off by introducing Tim Cook of Apple as being something of an anomaly.
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