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Is Six Sigma, Lean and SCOR Still Relevant in A Dynamically Changing World? (A 2009 Procurement Insights White Paper Revisited)

Procurement Insights

This white paper focuses on the possible reasons behind the alarming number of failed or struggling programs and provides insight into why Deming’s System of Profound Knowledge establishes a meaningful foundation upon which Forrest Breyfogle’s Integrated Enterprise Excellence methodology consistently delivers superior results.”

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The Difference Between Logistics and Supply Chain

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

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 specifically focuses on the physical movement, storage, and coordination of goods and information within the supply chain.

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10 Key Criteria for Selecting Procurement Software

Procurement Software

A lot of the best of lists and a lot of the white papers out there don’t really seem to consider these in their analysis. Or, more specifically, what type of cost model does the procurement software provider use for their pricing? What is the right procurement software pricing structure for your business?

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The Importance of Supply Chain Visibility for Procurement

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

Supply chain visibility is essential for successful procurement, as it enables businesses to proactively manage risks and optimize their supply chain. By having a clear view of their entire supply chain, businesses can identify potential issues and take steps to mitigate them. million, up from $1.9

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The Value of Integrating Trade Compliance with GTM Software

Supply Chain Brain

During the course of the last two decades a great deal of disruption has taken place in the field of supply chain management. Great strides have been made in the integration of supply chains, however, there is one mission-critical discipline that’s been neglected — Trade Compliance.

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ProcurementSoftware.site – The FREE resource for digital procurement

The Procuretech Podcast

Today is a very proud and special day for me as I launch our new venture: Procurement Software. I've listed 10 reasons why I believe that Procurement Software provides a solution that nobody else out there is offering.here goes: 1. Focus on software that's within reach of mid-market businesses. You're smart people.

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Game Out the Path to ROI from Any New TMS Investment

Supply Chain Collaborator

Take a look at this concise, step-by-step process for calculating ROI we published in the white paper titled, “ Calculating Savings and Return for an Enterprise Transportation Optimization and Automation Solution “ This paper explains how to perform a self-assessment of the current state of your transportation logistics operation.