Una

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Leveraging Lean Procurement. Perhaps the size of your team has been reduced, your function’s operating budget has been cut, or there is an organization-wide drive to eliminate waste and increase efficiency. What is lean procurement? Running a procurement function on a tight budget. Benefits of lean procurement.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 98

Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting Procurement Procurement strategies 98

World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

It involves identifying needs, sourcing potential vendors, obtaining quotes and proposals, negotiating contracts, selecting suppliers, managing relationships, and meeting obligations. Sourcing : Procurement uses competitive bidding, e-sourcing, and supplier development. What is Procurement?

Strategic sourcing 52

Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Sourcing Supply Chain Efficiency 52

The Good Spending

AUGUST 16, 2022

Why is supply chain collaboration essential? Once, I was asked what makes the supply chain important to a company. Shadow procurement, supply chain, and logistics have become standard for many companies. The supply chain is the most collaborative function in the business.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency Collaboration Supply Chain Optimization Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 29, 2023

Integrated planning incorporates supply chain planning, demand planning, and demand forecasts so the company can quickly assess the impact on inventory levels, supply chain logistics, production plans, and customer service capacity.

supply chain software solutions 83

supply chain software solutions Real-time Visibility Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization 83

SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 14, 2023

In the global world of businesses, companies often seek help from sourcing agencies to figure out how to get the things they need. But what’s a sourcing agency or sourcing agent and how does it make buying things easier? Let’s explore this world of sourcing agencies and understand what they do.

Sourcing 74

Sourcing Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Negotiation 74

Empowering CPO

JUNE 26, 2023

By analyzing historical spend patterns and supplier performance, organizations can negotiate better contracts, consolidate suppliers, and implement strategic sourcing initiatives. Stronger supplier relationships lead to better pricing, improved service levels, and a more reliable supply chain.

Real-time Visibility 40

Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Collaboration 40

Supply Chain Trend

OCTOBER 29, 2021

TRADITIONAL IBP AND PLANNING TECHNOLOGY. If we look back over the history of supply-chain planning, we can properly say we are in the third wave of integrated supply-chain planning software (Van Hove, 2019). LIMITATIONS OF TRADITIONAL IBP. Lacking insights.

Supply Chain Optimization 78

Supply Chain Optimization supply chain budgeting Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain software solutions 78