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Weathering Future Disruptions: 8 Steps to Building Supply Chain Resilience

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Ivalua Blog [ivory-search] Weathering Future Disruptions: 8 Steps to Building Supply Chain Resilience February 8, 2023 | | Manufacturing by Doug Keeley In the face of an unprecedented global crisis, Procurement stepped up to become a crucial driving force for business continuity. Create speed and transparency.

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Friends not Foes, Supplier Relationships Made to Last

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Conversely, some Procurement departments have discovered that non-strategic suppliers, or even tier two suppliers, offer them innovative solutions to alleviate the shortage. Learning from Supplier Relationships. Do you really know what your Suppliers do? Why is Supplier Information so important?

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Strategic Sourcing + Smart Solutions: The Unbeatable Duo for Procurement Success

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According to a McKinsey report, firms that develop strong supplier partnerships are 35% less likely to experience significant supply disruptions. Improving Cost and Quality Every decision in strategic sourcing impacts the total cost of ownership, the quality of goods or services, and supply chain resilience.

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5 Procurement Industry Trends to Watch in 2025

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Within procurement, sustainability is the process of integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals into procurement, purchasing, and supply chains, which helps build a circular economy. Sustainability means considering social and environmental factors alongside purely financial and economic ones.

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ERP vs. Best-in-Class — What is Best for Managing the Healthcare Supply Chain

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According to the panelists, there are some key features and functionality that make best-in-class supply chain solutions a better choice for healthcare organizations: Guided procure-to-pay compliance: The concept of compliant purchasing in healthcare encompases the front-end user experience. Efficient warehouse management.

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2011 To 2025: The Evolution Of How The C-Suite And Boardroom Views Procurement

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20202024: Procurement as a Strategic Business Partner Accelerated Evolution During the COVID-19 Pandemic : The pandemic underscored procurement’s role in ensuring supply chain resilience , managing disruptions, and navigating shortages.

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MCIPS vs SCMDOJO Procurement Track

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Targeted Learning: SCMDOJO offers a range of courses and learning paths focusing on specific procurement areas, such as e-auctions, contract negotiation, cost optimization, and supply chain resilience. This allows you to tailor your learning to your particular needs.