NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

MAY 8, 2024

By examining past purchases, spend analysis helps identify high spending areas, categorize suppliers, and uncover hidden costs. This data can then be used to negotiate better deals with suppliers, consolidate purchases, and streamline procurement processes.

Real-time Visibility 52

Real-time Visibility Supplier consolidation Suppliers supply chain software solutions 52

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

JANUARY 14, 2022

Engage suppliers’ top management. Identify specific development projects. Manage the projects using project management best practices. Again, per the white paper Avoid The Pitfalls in Supplier Development, the next step is to form a cross-functional team. Form a team.

Suppliers 52

Suppliers Supply Project management Contract management 52

The Network Effect

APRIL 15, 2016

by Brewster Smith, Project Manager, Tompkins International. Therefore, if you have been charged with developing a S&OP capability, a critical first step is to identify director level personnel from Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Finance and Supply Chain to participate in this process.

Demand Planning 40

Demand Planning Demand Supply chain Purchasing 40