NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Case Studies in Action Walmart’s Transformation : Walmart leveraged its procurement strategy for cost savings and supply chain efficiency. This reduced costs and fostered supplier innovation. They achieved this through supplier collaboration (sharing data) and consolidation (negotiating with fewer suppliers).

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. An interesting and useful addition to Trello is the time and attendance software – TimeCamp, which also has functions related to the process of budgeting and invoicing the project and working hours. Project budget planning and monitoring. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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Arkestro

MAY 9, 2023

Yet challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic, global supply chain disruptions, and the economic downturn have all limited and slowed down the next phase in procurement transformation. As an increasing number of companies prioritize cost containment, the pressure is on for procurement.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

MARCH 14, 2024

According to this recent IDC white paper (link resides outside ibm.com), in the US alone, almost 120 million 5G devices were expected to ship by the end of 2023—a 9.3 % increase over the previous year. Supply dependable connectivity with real-time results, enabling staff to make faster, more informed decisions about patient care.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

MAY 7, 2023

The executive component of S&OP is the eS&OP, where top management, middle managers, and specialists meet to balance supply and demand, align operational and financial planning, connect strategic planning with day-to-day sales and operations, and establish policy, strategy, risk, and budget changes via a disciplined discussion.

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Jaggaer

JANUARY 14, 2020

Whether your organization is purchasing raw steel, injection molded plastics, or fully finished office supplies and IT equipment, a st reamlined P2P system can be a game changer. By optimizing the areas where you spend the most, your compan y and organization can drive significant savings in your supply chain.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

JUNE 23, 2022

Act as a forum for disciplined discussion around setting policy, strategy, risk and budget changes. It is a multi-step process involving demand planning, supply planning, middle and top management meetings resulting in decision-making and authorization. Align operational planning with financial planning. more stable production rates.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

This results in better negotiation outcomes, improved quality, reduced costs, and enhanced overall value delivery. Procurement teams equipped with risk management tools can ensure business continuity and minimize potential negative impacts.

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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. It involves optimizing procurement processes and reducing costs while maintaining the quality of goods and services.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

JULY 20, 2023

This includes budgeting, forecasting, and optimizing the utilization of available funds. Cultivating strong supplier partnerships enhances collaboration, fosters innovation, and ensures a reliable supply chain. Budgeting and Forecasting: Creating budgets and accurate forecasts is crucial for strategic spend management.

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The Network Effect

OCTOBER 1, 2014

I was speaking at a large conference about the major impacts of globalization, technology, and supply chain on commerce. While traditional selling methods should not yet be abandoned, it is difficult (if not impossible) to compete if you are not present on a platform where the majority of buyers are spending their budgets.

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Jaggaer

MAY 24, 2019

In recent years there has been an increase in the outsourcing of services by banks in order to reduce costs and improve their efficiency and flexibility. The EBA guidelines provide a solid framework with key steps companies must take to protect their business from risk and to ensure the supply chain sustainability. .

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Procurement Insights

JUNE 24, 2022

Coinciding with Andrew’s point of view was the release of the Supply & Demand Chain Executive ‘s white paper “ Are Spreadsheets Sabotaging Your Supply Chain? June 23rd, 2022 – Are budgets really the “top barrier” to digital transformation. Interesting timing?

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Claritum

JULY 16, 2019

Better outsourced, so they can focus on automation for their strategic purchases and supply chains. This article proposes that Indirect Spend requires a significant and separated level of focus and automation to ensure that the organisation is cost efficient over time. Opportunity Cost of Transactional Activity in Procurement.

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Jaggaer

JANUARY 11, 2019

As we start 2019, it’s critical to understand how current events, changes in governmental policy and the general economic climate may affect the global procurement market and supply chain. With slowing growth, the procurement market may see many organizations decrease spending budgets and change focus to cost-saving measures.

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