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Which Is Better – A Centralized or Decentralized Procurement Practice?

Procurement Insights

.” Mission Control The following excerpt from a June 2007 post talks about decentralization and centralization in procurement – [link] The theory behind the balanced approach is that self-sufficient (usually larger) departments, while independent, will be collaborative partners with the central purchasing group.

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Winning strategies for distributors and manufacturers during an economic downturn

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The right purchasing and logistics strategies give companies an edge during these unique, uncertain times and, during the return “to normal,” a greater competitive advantage and continued growth. With the right strategies in purchasing, logistics and supply chain, you can navigate through a recession and come out as a winner.

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Economic uncertainty ahead: 7 things you can do to prepare for a recession

Procurify

While dealing with the ongoing inflation, companies must navigate supply chain disruptions, geopolitical issues in certain markets, labour shortages and the foggy business environment caused by the pandemic. Therefore companies must act quickly and efficiently. Manage your inventory efficiently. How Procurify Helps.

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Seasoned Leadership in Action™ – An Interview with Stephany Lapierre, CEO at tealbook!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Imagining the Supply Chain of the Future! At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe. As such we have introduced our “Seasoned Leadership in Action™” Interview series at Supply Chain Game Changer.

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What does SOVRA mean when they talk about “A New Brand Transforming Public Procurement?”

Procurement Insights

For example—and I find it interesting that I reference them more today than I did back then—the Commonwealth of Virginia’s eVA initiative began with an early 2007 post titled “Yes, Virginia, there is more to eProcurement than software.” In the U.S.,

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Selecting the right service provider partner for each one of the three steps or stages of procurement digital transformation success

Procurement Insights

As you read this post originally published in May 2007 about “enabling technology and the emergence of the metaprise,” can the three-stage implementation framework be as successful today as it was back then? The Dangerous Supply Chain Myths series was based on my review of the ISM, CAPS and A.T.

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S&OP, a vision for the future. The expert interview series #7

Supply Chain Trend

To get some answers for S&OP practitioners, Niels van Hove founder of Supply Chain Trend, interviewed a group of S&OP leaders. Supply Chain Trend will publish a weekly Q&A with these S&OP leaders. Being early in my supply chain career, I thought this should not be too bad to do.