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Friends not Foes, Supplier Relationships Made to Last

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A company’s supply chain is a key source of competitive advantage and Supply Chain Management (SCM) is designed to allow a company to monitor its suppliers and utilize the available resources to improve performance. Let’s address why having the right supplier information and supplier relationships is a must. .

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New Supplier Relationship Management Certificate  

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The Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) has launched a new supplier Relationship Management certificate designed to help supply chain professionalsbuild strong supplier relationships. Strong supplier relationships help mitigate risk…

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Supplier Diversity Part III: Keeping Pace as an Organization

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In Part I and Part II of this series, we have investigated the way in which supplier diversity programs have developed over time and which nations are leading the way in the space. The growth of supplier diversity initiatives in these regions (and others) provides unique opportunities and challenges for multinational corporations.

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Ahlsell Digitizes Management of Trading Goods Suppliers with Ivalua

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Successful deployment of source-to-contract suite increases tail supplier management efficiency and optimizes overall process automation. Ahlsell was looking to optimize the management of large tail-end trading goods suppliers. The post Ahlsell Digitizes Management of Trading Goods Suppliers with Ivalua appeared first on Ivalua.

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How Hellenic Bank Transformed Its Indirect Procurement Operations With GEP Software

Discover how GEP SMART, our AI-powered procurement software built on the low-code GEP QUANTUM platform, was deployed with customizations and interfaces to streamline request processes, simplify supplier management, and unify procurement at Hellenic Bank.

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Tips to convince your supplier to integrate your workflows

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Of course, to achieve this, you need to bring suppliers on-side and prove that your suggestions… Many supply chain challenges can be overcome by working more closely with partner companies.

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Supplier Assessment — Embracing Sustainability in Procurement

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18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Supplier Assessment — Embracing Sustainability in Procurement Supplier assessment is needed when selecting the right supplier to achieve sustainability in your procurement process.

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How One Manufacturer Used GEP SOFTWARE To Save $45M in Direct Material Sourcing

Multiple legacy systems prevent procurement from standardizing processes and tracking what they’re spending with each supplier. For global manufacturers, managing direct and indirect material spend can get very complicated very quickly.

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How a Global CPG Leader Optimized $500M of Direct Materials Spend and Exceeded Savings Goal

GEP’s sourcing expertise and market intelligence enabled the company to centralize sourcing and order management processes, strengthen key supplier relationships, and enhance supply chain resilience and agility. The result was a year-over-year savings of more than 3%.

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Exploring the Advantages and Hurdles of Direct Store Deliveries

Direct Store Delivery, or DSD, is a common practice among global suppliers and retailers – like PepsiCo, Frito Lay, CVS, and Dollar General – and its popularity is growing, with the global DSD market expected to reach $1.19 trillion by 2027.

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The Cost-Plus World of Supply Chains: The Macroeconomic and Geopolitical Environment

From new pricing strategies and material substitutability to alternative suppliers and stockpiling, a new GEP-commissioned Economist Impact report reveals that enterprises are adopting a variety of approaches underpinned by data and technology.

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Return to Success: Streamlining Returns in the Supply Chain for Enhanced Efficiency

Speaker: Cathy Morrow Roberson, Research Manager for the Reverse Logistics Association

While establishing efficient communication channels with suppliers and empowering customers with comprehensive return information can be challenging, it is attainable with the right approach and tools. Businesses need to leverage advanced tracking systems and data analytics to identify bottlenecks and improve supply chain visibility.

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Case Study: DSV Implements a Single-Instance Control Tower with a Global Footprint

Through this case study you'll discover: How DSV dealt with the challenge of connecting people, systems, and processes The highly regulated and highly complex nature of the FMCG sector in which DSV's customer operated How DSV found the flexibility to evolve a solution according to their client's developing needs How, using the global control tower, (..)