Arkestro

DECEMBER 3, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, December 3, 2024 – Arkestro is excited to announce its partnership with the Infor Marketplace , a powerful collaboration designed to enable AI-driven procurement, sourcing, purchasing, and supply chain management transformation for enterprise manufacturing teams worldwide.

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Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Identifying the need for foundational technology and processes Before joining Utz as its SVP Procurement, Ron had been consulting with the Supply Chain department working on a number of different projects. In addition, the broader supply chain organization was working to implement other new tools and processes.

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ivalua

MARCH 17, 2021

To reduce inefficiencies and fraud, grant activities are governed by several regulations including these two relatively recently enacted laws: The Digital Accountability and Transparency Act of 2014 (DATA Act) – This law expands on federal awards reporting reforms that began with the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 10, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Disintermediation of the Supply Chain! Integrated Supply Chain Management article and permission to publish here provided by Tyrone Fisher. Most businesses are aware how important a supply chain is to operations. GET our EBOOK HERE.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

What’s your Greatest Supply Management Challenge Today? In May 2022, Ivalua commissioned Forrester to survey over 400 procurement leaders across the globe to ask how they plan to minimize the frequency and impact of supply disruptions. Map Your Sub-tier Supply Chain. Build a Solid Data Foundation.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

APRIL 8, 2024

The globalized world relies on efficient and well-coordinated supply chains. Understanding this distinction is essential for anyone entering the procurement, purchasing, or supply chain field. It ensures the smooth and efficient flow of physical goods from one point in the supply chain to another.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

MCIPS: The Gold Standard in Procurement Qualifications MCIPS is a globally recognized professional qualification that signifies a deep understanding of procurement and supply management. It’s a structured program with defined levels that culminate in a prestigious certification.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 27, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 10 Vital Supply Chain Lessons from the Coronavirus Pandemic! For supply chain professionals, supply chains and our underlying assumptions will certainly need to adapt. Supply Chains do not move easily, and transitions are not inexpensive.

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Skill Dynamics

JUNE 26, 2024

We equip individuals and organizations with the knowledge and expertise they need as a solution – both to optimize their supply chains and empower their businesses to thrive. The global supply chain management market size is projected to hit around USD 72.1 billion by 2032.

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Finale Inventory

AUGUST 8, 2024

In urgent care facilities, having a well-organized and efficient supply system is vital for providing quality care. An urgent care supply checklist can help healthcare providers manage their inventory effectively and ensure that all necessary items are readily available.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

JULY 11, 2022

Supply chain management is critical to achieving several business objectives. Read about how a British supercar manufacturer took control of its supply chain management and became more efficient and profitable. This bottleneck caused issues up and down the supply chain. The Result.

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Una

APRIL 18, 2023

Mark is an experienced procurement leader with a broad area of focus including sourcing, supply management, contracts management, supplier relationship management, risk management, and inventory management. .” In this episode of The Sourcing Hero podcast, Host Kelly Barner welcomes Mark Trowbridge.

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SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

In the dynamic landscape of supply chain management, precise terminology is paramount. Sourcing plays a crucial role in building strong supplier relationships and achieving cost-effectiveness in the supply chain. Purchasing: Purchasing is the act of buying goods or services from suppliers or vendors.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 22, 2022

For their part, the Logistics Manager is responsible for: This department handles raw material deliveries. Coordinates with the management team. Supply management. Industrial process and production management system mastery is required. The ability to manage a computerized data system. Know some more!

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

The recent disruptions to supply chains caused by the coronavirus epidemic in China have given supply managers the world over pause for thought. Now more than ever, businesses must improve the efficiency of their supply chains not only to maintain a competitive advantage but also to reduce risk.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

MARCH 16, 2023

Spend Management is a critical function within an organization, and it involves the strategic management of the company’s spending to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and enhance profitability. We need to ensure that we are spending money effectively and efficiently to maintain our organization’s profitability.” “Our

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

And What is Purchasing? From the starting point of the traditional buy-sell, transaction-based purchasing, the practice has moved through stages of change that redefines most aspect of the business. This can be achieved through reduction in prices of purchased products & services and reduction in their specific consumption.

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Barkers Procurement

MARCH 3, 2022

Ethical procurement is a company’s code of conduct that drives everything from hiring and training talent to sourcing cost-effective supplies from socially responsible vendors. Guided by these principles, companies proactively eliminate unethical practices throughout the supply chain.

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SPLC (Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council)

MAY 18, 2018

2018 LEADERSHIP AWARDS FOR SUSTAINABLE PURCHASING. Seven Organizations Recognized by Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council. Each winner employs a wide range of sustainable purchasing strategies and documented the resulting environmental, social, and/or economic benefits in a case study. More about this case study.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 28, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Procurement, or Purchasing, function is considered by many to be a necessary but non-strategic part of any organization. But there is a profoundly significant Procurement value chain. The Procurement Value Chain Continuum. They have an end to end view of the Supply Chain.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

AUGUST 23, 2022

It helps enhance profitability by reducing extra expenses and by, minimizing delays and speeding up the supply chain. The table below provides some interesting information concerning the percentage of organizations that even have a Supply Chain Strategy. Table 1, Supply Chain Strategy data. We got you.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 14, 2020

Many countries have closed shops for non-essential and discretionary purchases, and even where they are open, consumers may be cautious about venturing to the high street, preferring to shop online. This is perhaps an extreme example, but it highlights how COVID-19 is causing severe disruptions to supply chains.

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Spend Matters

OCTOBER 4, 2024

So, the term ‘spend orchestration’ that some like to use is really just upgraded spend management. Finally, Zip also now supports cross-catalog purchasing, allowing users to search for and purchase items across multiple catalogs within the Zip user interface. Cross-functional orchestration beyond intake.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

A procurement strategy allows an organization to navigate an increasingly complex global supply chain, adapt swiftly to market fluctuations, and achieve cost optimization, operational efficiency and growth. In addition, a well-crafted procurement framework fosters innovation and sustainability. What is a procurement strategy?

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

A successful procurement transformation involves a strategic overhaul of processes, technologies, and approaches to achieve greater efficiency, cost savings, risk management, and value creation. Automation increases efficiency and reduces errors, leading to faster and more accurate procurement cycles.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The modern business landscape is constantly evolving, and this dynamism is especially evident in the areas of purchasing and supply chain management. In today’s connected world, supply chains have become more complex, with global reach, sustainability concerns, and rapidly changing market dynamics.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 24, 2024

In the dynamic and ever-evolving world of procurement and supply chain management, staying at the forefront of professional development is not just advantageous – it’s imperative. This credential is a testament to one's expertise in finance, supplier relationship management, and organizational global strategy.

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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. Subscribe Here!

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Finale Inventory

JULY 29, 2024

Understanding the Importance of Proper Medical Supply Storage Medical supply storage plays a key role in ensuring patient safety, preventing product contamination, and maximizing inventory efficiency. Some advanced storage solutions incorporate RFID technology for efficient tracking and management of medical supplies.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

APRIL 5, 2023

With the increasing complexity of supply chains and the growing importance of sustainability and social responsibility, the role of procurement professionals has become more critical than ever. However, failing to strategically measure purchasing performance can have significant impacts.

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Una

JULY 25, 2023

Doing so reveals the topics that our community of procurement and supply managers are most interested in, from the latest trends to perennial topics that will never go out of date. Do you really need to complete every step for every purchase? Does every purchase require an audit?

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Positive Purchasing

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Supply chain sustainability Make no mistake, sustainability in the supply chain is a real challenge, especially where operations are geographically and contractually distant and employment practices, attitudes, and legislation differ. These lower tiers of the supply base often contain the biggest risk.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 5, 2024

Raindrop Raindrop is one of a number of US procurement startups offering enterprise-level spend management platforms. These modules can be purchased separately or as one complete suite. Raindrop has also been recognised as a cloud-enabled procurement focused Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) application.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 23, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Procurement, or Purchasing, function is considered by many to be a necessary but non-strategic part of any organization. The Procurement Value Chain Continuum. It tends to be a more reactive organization focussed on managing day to day tasks and fires. Subscribe Here!

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

JULY 20, 2023

To new members of a Procurement & Purchasing team, it’s important to understand the role of managing spend and its impact on organizational success. At its core, managing spend refers to the process of strategically controlling and optimizing the financial resources allocated for procurement and purchasing activities.

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Arkestro

JANUARY 23, 2024

Procurement managers play a key role in this rapid growth, helping organizations optimize costs, negotiate favorable terms with suppliers, and ensure financial efficiency. The best procurement managers are masters of risk mitigation and budget management, while also maintaining high quality standards and a competitive edge.

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Jaggaer

DECEMBER 13, 2024

The Essential Guide to Source to Pay, Source to Contract, and Procure to Pay Whether youre new to the world of procurement and supply chain management, or a seasoned veteran; whether you work in a major manufacturing industry, a university, or a medium-sized clinical research organization, you may find procurement jargon rather confusing.

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