SCMDOJO

AUGUST 21, 2023

Try this as a tongue twister: “Tripping through tantalizing TikTokers, tenfold to transform your tangled supply chain!” In our digital age, where viral trends dominate, TikTok’s influence now extends to supply chain management. Discover the Top 10 TikTokers reshaping how you view supply chains.

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ivalua

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Under Pressure, Will Procurement Take Performance Higher in 2023? . Procurement and supply chain teams have been trying to hold the line against macroeconomic and global market forces that have been pushing hard against them for nearly three years. Procurement and supply chain teams are under constant pressure.

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Supply Chain Trend

JUNE 28, 2023

In two articles, based on the webinar “XP&A in action: Enhancing FP&A Agility with Supply Chain Planning” , I will discuss the future of xP&A and supply chain planning. Although there might be a renewed interest, a formalised integration between supply chain planning and finance is not a new idea.

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Positive Purchasing

MARCH 14, 2024

Jonathan O’Brien, CEO of Positive Purchasing , author, and global procurement thought leader, outlines his effective approach to assessing the current levels of sustainability in your supply chain, then prioritizing where and how to focus your resources to make the greatest positive impact. Refine, reorder, and finalize the Hit List.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

OCTOBER 27, 2023

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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ivalua

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

per cent in January 2023, down from 9.2 It also has an impact on procurement teams as they are responsible for managing supplier relationships, identifying opportunities for cost savings, and ensuring that goods and services are delivered on time and within budget. Eurozone annual inflation was down 8.5 Doug has a B.S.

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Arkestro

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Resources / Blog / AI Revolution in Oil and Gas Procurement: Streamlining Operations for Success AI Revolution in Oil and Gas Procurement: Streamlining Operations for Success The COVID-19 pandemic forced countless industries to become more lean, agile, and innovative, and the oil and gas industry was no exception to the trend.

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

JANUARY 24, 2023

However, as 2023 starts, CPOs have a new range of challenges to tackle, such as soaring inflation and a looming recession. So, the question remains: What are the key challenges and agenda items for procurement leaders in 2023, and how will they adapt to these challenges?

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Spend Matters

JULY 24, 2023

So while this year’s report places a lot of emphasis on operating model set-up and talent management, we wish to highlight the ‘Digitization’ section because Procurement has a clear imperative to build agility and resilience into supply chains. in the 2021 study to 10.9%.” The full report can be downloaded here.

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Barkers Procurement

AUGUST 2, 2023

What Are The Pressures That Procurement Faces In 2023 And Beyond? It has been reported by McKinsey that in 2023 alone the typical workload on the function is set to increase by over 10%. The pressures that have been placed on the Procurement function show no signs of reducing. How can Barkers help?

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 19, 2023

By sourcing materials and labor from countries with lower labor and manufacturing costs, businesses were able to capitalize on the economic boom, produce more goods and services, and minimize their costs. However, now we see how brittle these global supply chains are. trillion in 2023 because of these disruptions.

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Arkestro

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Resources / Blog / Unwrapping Holiday Shopping Insights: Trends, Tactics, and Tips for Procurement in 2023 Unwrapping Holiday Shopping Insights: Trends, Tactics, and Tips for Procurement in 2023 The holidays are here, meaning people all around the globe are attending festive parties, baking tasty treats, and — of course — shopping for gifts.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Procurement Rising: The Silent Inflation Tax on Manufacturers February 27, 2023 | | Manufacturing by Doug Keeley Last year, the Consumer Price Index was the highest it has been in four decades, making inflation one of the most concerning macroeconomic factors facing the business world today.

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Procurement Tactics

JANUARY 8, 2023

33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2023. It can also help drive sustainability initiatives in your supply chain and procurement process. . Responsible sourcing – Establishing trust and transparency in the value chain. Allocate budgets that reflect potential social and environmental impacts and levers.

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ivalua

JUNE 14, 2023

Gartner, 4 Workstreams for Successful Implementation of Any Procurement Application Vishal Patel VP Product Marketing Vishal has spent the last 1​5​ years in various roles within the Procurement and Supply Chain technology market.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

OCTOBER 30, 2023

IBM and AWS partnership focuses on delivering solutions in areas like: Supply chain optimization with AI-infused Planning Analytics IBM Planning Analytics on AWS offers a powerful platform for supply chain optimization, blending IBM’s analytics expertise with AWS’s cloud capabilities.

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Barkers Procurement

JANUARY 26, 2024

Last year, McKinsey reported that in 2023 alone, the typical workload on the function was set to increase by over 10%. Of note was that the increase in workload was juxtaposed by data that suggests that for most organisations, headcounts were set to be reduced or maintained at best. in November 2023 to 4% in December.

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Barkers Procurement

JANUARY 26, 2024

Last year, McKinsey reported that in 2023 alone, the typical workload on the function was set to increase by over 10%. Of note was that the increase in workload was juxtaposed by data that suggests that for most organisations, headcounts were set to be reduced or maintained at best. in November 2023 to 4% in December.

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Procurement Heads

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

It’s all the things you would expect in terms of robust Sourcing, SRM and category management across our supply chain, working closely with our business stakeholders and achieving excellent year-on-year results against an ever-increasing set of challenging KPIs.

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ivalua

MAY 9, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Procurement in the Age of Uncertainty: 4 Lessons from the New Forrester Study May 9, 2023 | | Innovation by Alex Saric In today’s age of uncertainty, procurement departments are under tremendous pressure. Furthermore, their rapidly shifting nature requires a new level of agility.

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Arkestro

JULY 6, 2023

million cars from production due to ongoing supply chain issues and semiconductor shortages. And though 65% of semiconductor executives believe the chip shortage will improve in 2023, inflation, economic instability, and increased regulations still present a host of challenges for automotive manufacturers.

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Arkestro

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Resources / Blog / Autonomous Sourcing Leads to Better Procurement Outcomes Autonomous Sourcing Leads to Better Procurement Outcomes The only ubiquitous thing about sourcing and procurement in 2023 is that there is no one-size-fits-all model for success. However, with great challenges also come great opportunities.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

AUGUST 31, 2022

15.55] How and why a business’s Sifted Score is re-calculated weekly, and the impact that has on agility and improved decision making. A lot of people talk about being resilient, and agility, and how important that is. 28.12] Ami’s predictions for the rest of 2022, looking forward to 2023.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

BPR examples: Use cases Streamlining supply chain management Using BPR for supply chain optimization involves a meticulous reassessment and redesign of every step, including logistics, inventory management and procurement.

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Arkestro

JUNE 20, 2023

You may face challenges such as choosing reliable suppliers, controlling costs, and managing orders. Research-backed procurement strategies can help CFOs achieve their goals while minimizing risk exposure across global supply chains. This is where cross-department collaboration comes into play.

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Procurement Heads

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

It’s all the things you would expect in terms of robust Sourcing, SRM and category management across our supply chain, working closely with our business stakeholders and achieving excellent year-on-year results against an ever-increasing set of challenging KPIs.

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Positive Purchasing

MARCH 18, 2024

This is in terms of our plan to deliver greater sustainability within our own business, and as far along our supply chain, or Supply Value Chain Network (SVCN) as I call it, as the data, time and resources available will support. Understand what is needed in terms of budget, resources, and data to achieve our goals.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JANUARY 15, 2024

The plan aimed to address digital transformation along with a digital construction plan for 2023. It introduced Robotic Process Automation (RPA) in pilot scenarios to swiftly enhance process efficiency and quality, integrating system resources cost-effectively and breaking data silos.

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Barkers Procurement

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

2023 was tough. In parallel, it will also look at its expenditure meaning it is frequently the case that the Procurement function will be asked to commit incremental cost reduction to that which has already been budgeted, without the luxury of knowing its method of delivery.

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Una

JUNE 8, 2023

By Hugo Britt | June 8, 2023 Search Search “Strategic supplier” can be a tricky term to define because it means different things to different companies. We need to focus on those that are critical for maintaining a reliable supply chain, optimizing costs, driving innovation, improving efficiency , and supporting strategic objectives.

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Arkestro

MARCH 1, 2024

From a global pandemic completely disrupting supply chains to the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) as a game-changing technology to automate sourcing, the industry is on a fast track to depart from the status quo of procurement in decades past.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

MAY 6, 2024

The FDA, in its May 2023 draft guidance, backed the adoption of DCTs across drugs, biologics and medical devices , highlighting their merits such as enhanced patient convenience, diminished caregiver burden, broader access to varied demographics, amplified trial productivity, and support for research on rare or mobility-restricted patient groups.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 2, 2023

This, along with the overall maturity of CSEs, uninterrupted service requirements, state budget, timing, staffing, and other factors mandate a comprehensive modernization approach to pull in these investments.

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Una

MARCH 6, 2023

How to Market Procurement’s Value Beyond Cost Savings The Importance of Looking Beyond Cost Savings in Procurement Procurement Automation: 5 Tasks You Should be Automating Employ lean procurement principles For some organizations, getting Lean in procurement simply involves doing things faster.

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Arkestro

JANUARY 9, 2024

According to Deloitte, the manufacturing industry was in contraction throughout most of 2023 due to challenges like increased lead times, tight labor markets, and rising costs. Here are just a few ways manufacturing procurement teams can leverage AI and automation tools this year: Minimize supply chain disruptions.

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Positive Purchasing

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

I am sure you are comfortable being flexible and agile when buying something different, or sourcing from an alternative more sustainable supplier. 5i is a proven and effective means to help organizations drive reduced price, mitigate price increases, reduce cost, mitigate risk and drive supply-side innovation.

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Finale Inventory

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

It’s also a cushion against supply chain disruptions, which is why many retailers bumped up inventory after the shakeup in global supply and demand caused by the pandemic. But too much safety stock generates excess inventory costs, which include not just the product price, but also insurance and warehousing expenses.

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