Spend Matters

JULY 25, 2022

Categories: Procurement Strategy & Planning , Procurement Systems & Architecture , Solution Providers , Source to Pay , Spend Management , Supply Management , Technology Tags: PRO I attended Coupa’s annual Inspire conference this year and was excited to finally attend a large event rather than just small meetings with clients and colleagues.

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Una

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Juliette is a reporter at Supply Management magazine, the hard copy publication from CIPS. In the April-June 2022 edition, she wrote an article titled, What happens when politics snares supply? In this episode of The Sourcing Hero podcast, Host Kelly Barner welcomes Juliette Rowsell.

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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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Procurement Tactics

AUGUST 25, 2022

Thereby making him the world’s most sought-after purchasing and supply chain management author, speaker, consultant, and trainer. He has 18 years of experience with Intel Corp, holding responsibility for more than $1 billion in annual expenditures as purchasing executive and managing Intel’s global purchasing operations.

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Supply Chain Opz

MARCH 31, 2015

Results The results of "10 Greatest Purchasing Books Ever Written" are listed in alphabetical order as below, 1) Category Management in Purchasing: A Strategic Approach to Maximize Business Profitability by Jonathan O'Brien 2) Next Level Supply Management Excellence: Your Straight Bottom Line Roadmap by Robert A.

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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

MARCH 16, 2023

An S2P suite automates spend/supply management processes primarily in procurement, accounts payable and inbound supply chain management, but also other areas within Legal (e.g., contract management), Finance (e.g, working capital management, treasury and FP&A), R&D (e.g.,

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All Things Supply Chain

JULY 8, 2024

Traditionally, purchasing and supply management (PSM) has strongly relied on data management, as procurement managers need to dispose of, clean, and update data of different natures to compare suppliers’ performance,…

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CPO Rising

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

CPO Rising’s Technology Round-Up series continues this week with fresh supply management technology news and updates covering a few recent major announcements.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

APRIL 8, 2024

Understanding this distinction is essential for anyone entering the procurement, purchasing, or supply chain field. Key Differences Between Logistics and SCM Here’s a table summarizing the key differences between logistics and supply chain management: Both SCM and logistics play vital roles in a successful supply chain.

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SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

In the dynamic landscape of supply chain management, precise terminology is paramount. In supply chain management, acquisition typically implies a more comprehensive and strategic approach, often involving negotiations, contracts, and sometimes mergers or partnerships.

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Supply Chain Trend

MARCH 20, 2024

In the fast-paced world of supply chain management, the ability to make timely and informed decisions can spell the difference between success and failure. As we embrace the transformative potential of decision intelligence, we pave the way for a future where supply chains operate with unprecedented agility and precision.

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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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SCMDOJO

JUNE 28, 2024

Gender diversity in supply chain teams fosters collaboration, enhances decision-making processes, and leads to more effective solutions that resonate with diverse stakeholders. Stronger Teams, Better Decisions: Moreover, diversity in supply chain management contributes to improved employee morale and engagement.

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Supply Chain Opz

MAY 28, 2013

This article will show you how to use a simple 2x2 matrix system to segment supply chain with examples across various functions. In 1983, Peter Kraljic wrote the article " Purchasing Must Become Supply Management " for Harvard Business Review. Fisher Supply Chain Matrix. 4) Global Supply Chain Matrix.

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Spend Matters

AUGUST 15, 2024

This case illustrates how hidden risks in old software can lead to unexpected failures, prompting procurement and supply chain leaders to advocate for proactive updates rather than relying on outdated systems.

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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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Procurement Templates

APRIL 10, 2022

Setting key metrics for all of these things and discussing them in supply chain meetings will focus on these quality deficiencies. These activities are often part of a broader approach to sustainable supply chain management and focus on selecting, auditing, monitoring and educating appropriate suppliers.

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ivalua

MARCH 17, 2021

Sean has worked directly with hundreds of clients in both the public and private sectors to deliver value in strategic supply management. Sean advises C-Level executives on a regular basis and has been featured in a variety of books ( Essentials of Supply Chain Management ), newspapers (USA Today), and internet media sites (Yahoo!

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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. Interested in Supply Management? Supply Management Contract Writing.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Apart from speed, you need to take other aspects into consideration as well, including quality, the balance of supply and demand, as well as the costs and options associated with shipping. Putting effective supply chain management policies in place allows you to get a clearer vision of sales forecasting.

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Supply Chain Opz

JULY 7, 2013

The only solid case study about supply chain risk is definitely from Cisco System. The company won the ISM 2012 Award for Excellence in Supply Management (category:process). Is Apple Supply Chain Really the No. 10 Greatest Supply Chain Management Books of All Time. A Case Study.

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SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

DECEMBER 6, 2023

November services economy activity remained in growth mode, according to the new edition of the ISM Report on Business, which was issued Tuesday by the Institute for Supply Management (ISM).

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CPO Rising

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Welcome to Procurement News, part of our ongoing aggregate news series covering recent supply management headlines and trends pertinent to Chief Procurement Officers and other procurement leaders. Contact us with your news story here.

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CPO Rising

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Welcome to Procurement News, part of our ongoing aggregate news series covering recent supply management headlines and trends pertinent to Chief Procurement Officers and other procurement leaders. CPOs Catalyze Appoints Joseph Kiwak to SVP of Supply Chain Management BOULDER, Colo.

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Procurement Heads

JANUARY 4, 2023

Reliable supply is number one because of disruption to supply chains. Managing supplier risk and resilience is a massive issue across every organisation, ensuring we don’t have single points of failure and maintain robust exit plans so we know what we will do in the event of a stressed or a planned exit.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 27, 2020

During this age of impermanence much will be happening within your extended supply base. Supply management teams should be on the ready to receive notices, triage event impacts on the business, and rapidly engage supplier managers to investigate causes and cures. Suppliers will be suffering.

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SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Manufacturing output again contracted in October, according to the new edition of the Manufacturing Report on Business issued by the Institute for Supply Management.

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Finale Inventory

AUGUST 8, 2024

By having a well-equipped supply checklist, urgent care providers can handle diverse medical cases efficiently, ensuring that patients receive the care they need without unnecessary delays. Why Efficiency Matters in Urgent Care Supply Management In an urgent care setting, time is of the essence.

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Una

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Procurement and supply chain management would be a lot easier if the function existed in a bubble, but it would also be a lot less exciting. Current Events Impacting Procurement. By Hugo Britt | October 13, 2022.

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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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Supply Chain Opz

JULY 31, 2012

They conducted an extensive literature search, carried out an extensive analysis and published the result in the report called " Using a Spend Analysis to Help Identify Prospective Air Force Purchasing and Supply Management Initiatives ". Is Apple Supply Chain Really the No. 7 Supply Chain Lessons from Steve Jobs.

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Una

AUGUST 9, 2022

Three of the strategies taken to cut costs that didn’t necessarily work include: Shifting sourcing countries While many supply managers scramble to move production out of China to other low-cost countries such as Vietnam, this cost reduction strategy has challenges like having to upskill a new workforce.

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CPO Rising

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

CPO Rising’s Technology Round-Up series continues this week with fresh supply management technology news and updates covering a few recent major announcements.

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SupplyShift

APRIL 14, 2020

The abrupt shift in shopping patterns and demand for certain consumer goods and medical supplies compounded the problem and revealed the risk of maintaining small inventories through just-in-time sourcing. Of those, 44 percent did not yet have a plan for dealing with the disruption. But one thing is near certain.

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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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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 10, 2022

However, for those who aspire to management positions, it’s most efficient to focus on earning an MBA in SCM (supply chain management) as the first step in creating a career in logistics-related industries. The first thing for aspiring professionals to do is to assess their prior experience, education, and skills.

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