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What Makes a Supplier “Strategic”? Not Spend Volume.

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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. Not Spend Volume.

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Supply Management and Performance

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One of the essential mechanisms of Supply Management and Performance is a Supplier Rating Program, where you will collect, analyze, and use data to optimize supplier performance. The Complete Supplier Management Strategy. Supplier Management Strategy. Supplier Management Metrics. Strategic Supplier Management.

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Understanding Spend Management Perspectives: CFO, CEO, Procurement Director & Procurement Manager

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NLPA Learning also includes learning resources, including live and on-demand webinars, publications and reports, articles, templates, white papers, and more! The post Understanding Spend Management Perspectives: CFO, CEO, Procurement Director & Procurement Manager appeared first on Next Level Purchasing Association (NLPA).

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Do You Conduct an Annual Procurement Strategy Review?

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

Interested in Supply Management? Sourcing and Supply Management in the “New Normal”. Supply Management Contract Writing. Supply Risk Checklist. NLPA Learning also includes learning resources, including live and on-demand webinars, publications and reports, articles, templates, white papers, and more!

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Emerging Technologies: The Evolution of the Smart Assistant

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According to Supply Management, “Cognitive procurement will drive the Procurement profession forward” and early adopters may certainly gain a competitive advantage. To learn more about the rise of cognitive procurement, download our white paper. These emerging trends are expected to revolutionize procurement.

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Case Study: An Auto Manufacturer’s Supply Chain Goes From 0 to 60 (in less than a year)

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

Interested in Supply Management? Sourcing and Supply Management in the “New Normal” Supplier Quality Checklist . Supply Management Contract Writing. Supply Risk Checklist. QMSC is a web-based enterprise management system. We got you. Recommended Reading. Want to learn more?

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The Difference Between Logistics and Supply Chain

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

In addition to learning resources, the Learning Site also includes live and on-demand webinars, publications and reports, articles, templates, white papers, and more! Effective Logistics Problem Solving The Future Direction of Procurement & Supply Chain Management How is the career in supply chain management?