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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

So, when posts – such as the reprint of the one below from January 2009 generate interest today, I am curious why. Originally posted on January 29, 2009. ” Excerpt from “The Key Principles behind the Integrated Enterprise Excellence” White Paper (January 2009). After you read it, let me know what you think.

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Rivian: Navigating Supply Chain and Operational Challenges and Embracing Growth

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Introduction Founded in 2009, Rivian Automotive, Inc. However, this initial success was soon overshadowed by a series of setbacks and challenges that Rivian had to navigate through mainly related to supply chain and production. The production setbacks experienced by Rivian had a direct impact on its reputation and supply chain.

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Intelligent IBP – a new role for supply chain planners

Supply Chain Trend

In this blog : a new role for supply chain planners. Similar to the continuous automation of physical assets in the supply chain over the last 100 years, we’ve now reached the era where the knowledge worker will be augmented or automated by a machine. Supply chain planners and IBP teams will not escape this evolution.

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Women in Supply Chain Award Winner on Mentorship and the Future

Let's Talk Supply Chain

The number of women in supply chain is still rising, increasing 3 to 5% annually, now making up 41% of the industry. This decade has brought a greater understanding and awareness of how supply chains impact communities globally. The recently overwhelmingly male-dominated industry is shifting and evolving.

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373: Going Beyond Visibility – Culture and Digitization

Let's Talk Supply Chain

 Last week on episode three of our WiseTech Global mini-series, we tackled one of supply chains most difficult, yet most important, topics – risk. One of the many lessons that the pandemic taught us was the importance of ensuring that robust risk management is incorporated into our supply chain strategies.

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Strategic Procurement: 4 Tactics for Economic Recovery in 2021

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When Covid-19 hit, supply chains across the globe nearly came to a halt. According to Accenture, 94% of Fortune 1000 companies saw supply chain disruptions and 75% had negative or strongly negative impacts on their businesses due to the pandemic. Procurement Teams Step-up. Influence Begins with Good Relationships.

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The Big Interview with Emma Giles

Procurement Heads

I’m a proud Mauritian, living in Poole, Dorset since 2009, where I met my husband while studying at the Open University and working at my local hospital as a healthcare assistant. Could you tell us a bit about yourself, your background and how you got into procurement? What roles and responsibilities does Procurement/ SRM have within Allianz?

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