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Top 12 Most-Read Supply Chain Articles Of SCMDOJO 2024

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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. Learn More About Evolution Of Supply Chain Management And Logistics 6.

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The Complete Procurement Competency Framework 2025

Skill Dynamics

They can improve performance, lead to stronger strategic alignment, and enhance the career development opportunities for your procurement staff. A typical procurement competency framework covers several key areas, including but not limited to strategic sourcing, supplier management, risk management, and contract negotiation.

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What is a Sourcing Agency and How does it work?

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READ MORE ON: “STRATEGIC SOURCING VS. PURCHASING – 7 KEY DIFFERENCES” at our website SCMDOJO! The Inner Workings of a Sourcing Agency: 1. Client Consultation: Understanding Needs The journey begins with a detailed consultation between the sourcing agency and the client.

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Why Procurement Transformation Can Fail!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Too often companies will underestimate the leadership and experience needed to lead and manage a successful Procurement Transformation. They will hire an inexperienced and inexpensive resource, within their budget to lead the Procurement Transformation. Subscribe Here! Infographic).

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What is Virtual Procurement and Why Should You Care?

Supply Chain Game Changer

Those same companies, out of necessity, became more sophisticated and implemented Strategic Sourcing and Category Management, delivering substantial savings to their companies bottom line and even help capture innovation. So, what can these small and medium sized business’s do without breaking the budget?

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How to build a successful product development strategy

IBM Supply Chain Blog

This will likely involve collaboration between the product design team, project management, sales, and other departments as the business creates a detailed roadmap for how the new product will be built and deployed. How do those competencies align with an organization’s long-term strategic business plans?

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Procurement Interview Questions & Answers

Supply Chain Game Changer

Procurement, or Purchasing, is an area of Supply Chain that involves and requires very specific skills and expertise. Further analyzing that spend can help you determine opportunities for implementing cost savings practices like supplier consolidation, strategic sourcing , and standardization. Subscribe Here!