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Procurement Technology – What it can and can’t replace in a Manufacturer’s Journey Towards Supply Chain Resilience and Agility

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A review of the key elements in supplier management for manufacturers and how Source-to-Pay procurement technology can support the journey towards supply chain resilience and agility in times of crisis. There are many supply chain management lessons to learn from the Covid-19 crisis.

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Supply Chain Forecasting — Everything You Should Know

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18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Supply Chain Forecasting — Everything You Should Know Supply chain forecasting is about making predictions from both past and present information. What is Supply Chain Forecasting?

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Achieving Healthcare Transformation, Powered by Supply Chain

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I have some real context of this, living in NYC and having a family member that works at a hospital. While it is a difficult time, you have to also applaud the heroic efforts of this industry as a whole. We believe that a key pillar of this transformation is the supply chain. Share on Twitter.

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Lead Time Definition – How to Calculate & Reduce it?

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Time is really important in business. Knowing how crucial time is for keeping customers happy and influencing what they buy, it’s clear that handling lead time (which means the time it takes to get things ready) is not just needed for business, but it also gives an edge in today’s competitive and complex economy.

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Wake Up AP, Before it’s Too Late! E-invoicing Mandate | France 2024

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The first and most visible element of this change are the emergence of Government tax networks or Continuous Transaction Controls (CTC) systems. Europe will join Latin America, India, China, and other countries already on the path to real-time tax collection. The time is now – let’s get an action plan together!

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Procurement 101: Your Essential Guide to Strategic Sourcing

World of Procurement blog

Procurement differs from purchasing in a few key ways: Strategic focus : Procurement has a strategic, long-term focus on analyzing spend, reducing costs, managing supplier relationships, and mitigating risk. Metrics : Procurement tracks savings, efficiencies, supplier performance, and risk.

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5 Procurement Trends for 2023 and How to Navigate Them

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Supply chain risks heightened by geopolitical conflict. What all of these obstacles have made clear is that process resilience and long-term procurement strategies are essential for mitigating future risks. Among global workers, stress has (once again) reached an all-time high. Layoffs and hiring freezes.