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Procurement Templates
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Mastering these skills not only optimizes procurement processes but also positions managers as strategic business partners. Audit Supply Chains: Identify and address environmental and social risks in the supply chain. SAP, Oracle) Procurement software (e.g., Coupa, Ariba) Data analytics tools (e.g.,
Supply Chain Game Changer
FEBRUARY 15, 2022
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. For many people who work in Supply Chain Management, or for those on the outside, it functions on the foundation of processes, formulae, and metrics. This is very much the core of Supply Chain education and certification as well. Subscribe Here! Email Address.
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SCMDOJO
APRIL 11, 2025
With international commerce increasingly digitalized and customer requirements continuing to grow, the demands on supply chain professionals to create frictionless, responsive, and cost-effective operations have never been higher. Supercharge your supply chain career through the SCMDOJO Supply Chain Learning Track Certification!
SCMDOJO
MARCH 25, 2022
In the current era, it is clear that new modes of production are concomitant with new modes of distribution, which advances the field of logistics, the science of physical distribution or even supply chain management. Reminder of Key Definitions – Logistics & Supply Chain Management. Rider (1970)).
ivalua
MAY 31, 2022
Supply chains are complex and varied; to manage them effectively, you need to understand exactly what’s happening in both your supply chain and your customers’ end markets. How can you create a more efficient supply chain and gain a better understanding of overall performance?
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SCMDOJO
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
In this blog, explore vital tips paving the way for a prosperous career in supply chain management. Whether you’re a recent graduate or contemplating a career change, uncover key insights for establishing the groundwork of a thriving career in the dynamic world of supply chain. Lucky for you.
FourKites
JANUARY 7, 2021
Defining Agile Supply Chains. Agile supply chains are nimble enough to respond smoothly to sudden changes in supply and demand. Learn more about building agility with real-time transportation visibility. Why Is Agility Important for the Supply Chain?
Supply Chain Game Changer
JUNE 11, 2019
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What is Supply Chain Management (SCM)? When I started my career the term “Supply Chain” had just been coined. Now as I look back on my career virtually everything I did falls under the banner of Supply Chain management.
Spend Matters
APRIL 15, 2025
In this article we will highlight some of the key changes AI has made to procurement strategies in the following industries: manufacturing and industrials, life sciences and healthcare, and the public sector. Supply network modeling, now integrating large language models (LLMs), allows for precise tracking and material tracing.
SCMDOJO
MARCH 7, 2023
But in case you haven’t come across it yet, let us briefly touch on what it is and its concept regarding supply chain management and what Transactional Process Improvement Kaizen really is. It’s a mechanism used to eliminate waste in lean manufacturing principles. The specified stages are highlighted below: 1.
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.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
JULY 27, 2022
With a decade hallmarked so far by constant disruption, consumers are more aware of supply chain and how industry shortages , the gender gap in supply chain, and climate events impact their daily lives and local communities. A term that once only resonated with industry insiders is everywhere.
World of Procurement blog
MAY 8, 2024
What is Supply Chain Management (SCM) Supply Chain Management (SCM) is the management of the flow of goods, services, information and finances as they move from raw materials to final product, from manufacturer to consumer. Optimized supply chains lead to improved profit margins.
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 19, 2018
Check out Brand Protection – The Definitive Role of the Supply Chain! The Supply Chain function within your company has many responsibilities. From planning to negotiating to buying, from moving goods to processing goods, and from managing data to managing inventory. Promoting Supply Chain Value.
Procurement Insights
JANUARY 22, 2024
MUSING #1 In the age of information, it’s surprising that supply chain digital transformation isn’t as readily available as one would expect. – [link] MUSING #2 How agile is your sourcing program? Have you ever wondered why? Part 1 of 3) – [link] Are you chasing solutions or solving problems?
NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)
DECEMBER 14, 2022
The root causes of these issues often stem from a clash of the following critical Supply Chain Variables: Poor Toxic Culture. The Next Level Purchasing Body of Knowledge underpins, integrates and enhances the essential components of Supply Chain Management in simple how-to-do steps. Flawed Processes.
Supply Chain Game Changer
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Imagining the Supply Chain of the Future! Mike Mortson was recently interviewed by Oracle as a part of their Global Supply Chain Influencer program. This article was posted on Oracle’s Supply Chain Management blog. Email Address.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
JUNE 5, 2023
Today I’m joined by Logward , an exciting tech brand with a vision of a future where supply chain departments lead the transformation of their industries, instead of simply transporting it. 09.56] What has, and hasn’t, changed in the last five years, and a look at today’s key challenges and trends. “I
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 21, 2018
Check out Augmented Reality (AR) is Set to Transform Retail and the Supply Chain! Augmented Reality enables transformational change! Supply chain improvements over the last 15 years have been incremental at best. When I started in the distribution space, I was told “…business is simple…cases in, cases out.”
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Digital Supply Chain Journey : Step 1 – The Vision! Getting anything done requires resources and management. Getting change to happen requires that plus leadership, drive and conviction. We do not mean Change Management. Subscribe Here!
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Supply Chain Opz
JANUARY 17, 2017
Supply Chain Management is complex and truly mastered by few. For those of us who have made our careers in supply chain, one of the great challenges, and the attraction of the discipline, is the variety of differing opinions about what constitutes ‘excellence in supply chain’ and how it can be best achieved.
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Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 22, 2018
In that time [link] was also selected by Feedspot as one of the Top 75 Supply Chain Blogs on the Internet. Inventory Management is a critical element in running an efficient Supply Chain. We have achieved some remarkable results by applying a set of Change Leadership principles and techniques.
TYA Suite
OCTOBER 6, 2024
Vendor-managed inventory (VMI) has become a crucial strategy in modern supply chain management, enabling businesses to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen relationships with suppliers. Supplier-managed inventory fosters closer collaboration between buyers and suppliers.
Supply Chain Game Changer
JANUARY 17, 2020
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. . In that time [link] was also selected by Feedspot as one of the Top 75 Supply Chain Blogs on the Internet. In that time [link] was also selected by Feedspot as one of the Top 75 Supply Chain Blogs on the Internet. One of our great Supply Chain solutions.
Supply Chain Game Changer
APRIL 15, 2020
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Digital Supply Chain Road is Full of Potholes, Construction and Accidents! Sometimes, digitalization requires change management, process shifts, and organizational restructuring. SpendMatters Supply Chain Dive Supply Chain Digital Art of Procurement (Podcast).
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Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 19, 2018
Check out The Digital Supply Chain (SC 4.0) And all of these technologies have applicability for the Supply Chain in every business and in every industry around the world. The Digital Supply Chain vision is within our line of sight. No Supply Chain Strategy. Subscribe Here! Email Address.
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 15, 2018
Check out The Baby Supply Chain! The Food Supply Chain is Broken! The Food Supply Chain is Broken! On the one hand there is a phenomenal amount of waste throughout the Food Supply Chain. 10 Supply Chain Investment Challenges – Real and Imagined! The Digital Supply Chain!
Supply Chain Game Changer
JANUARY 10, 2019
Article provided to Supply Chain Game Changer by Katalin Brennan at Eyvo E-Procurement. While I won’t go into detail about change management (a topic that deserves its own segment), here are a few basic pointers to improve team performance from knowledge gained by the above tests. Subscribe Here! Email Address.
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Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 7, 2019
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What is the Digital Supply Chain? The important difference between the two is that digitalizing a procurement ecosystem means that one looks to implement digital technology as a means to change, evolve or revolutionize the procurement process, or function. Subscribe Here!
Supply Chain Game Changer
DECEMBER 8, 2018
They include individuals new to Supply Chain as well as Industry leaders and everyone in between. But they all have a common interest in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Leadership, Change Management, Human Resources, Transformation, and Technology. Supply Chain 4.0! Supply Chain 4.0
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
Check out Lean in Retail … Value Stream Mapping your Current State Process! The company was just being introduced to Lean process improvement techniques. Ratification, approvals, funding, project management, change management and implementation were still in front of us. Subscribe Here! Email Address.
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 18, 2018
Remind people about these expectations every day and throughout your change management process. Change does not happen by itself. The core of Lean process improvement thinking is the unrelenting focus on eliminating waste. The essence of change in a high performance organization includes the elimination of waste. .
Supply Chain Game Changer
MARCH 18, 2021
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. A predominantly white, male, industry; executive procurement, sourcing & supply chain management roles simply lack diversity. 28% responded that they aren’t planning any change (Deloitte 2020). 28% responded that they aren’t planning any change (Deloitte 2020).
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 7, 2018
We needed to lean out the operations and improve our productivity. Use Lean/Continuous Improvement process improvement techniques. SupplyChain #Lean #SCM #Leadership #Change. Selected as one of the Top 75 Supply Chain Blogs on the Web. We needed to create Best in Class capabilities. Governance.
Pipefy
JANUARY 11, 2023
This shift has become necessary as procurement departments are tasked by management with new strategic duties. Procurement teams are now responsible for driving value, achieving sustainable results, and helping businesses maintain their competitive edge despite market shifts and supply chain disruptions.
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IBM Supply Chain Blog
APRIL 25, 2024
Successful implementation of BPR requires strong leadership, effective change management and a commitment to continuous improvement. Leaders, senior management, team members and stakeholders must champion the BPR initiative and provide the necessary resources, support and direction to enable new processes and meaningful change.
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 16, 2018
We needed to lean out the operations and improve our productivity. This Name had to be something that would become the Brand that the entire Global Operations and Supply Chain team would rally around. SupplyChain #Business #SCM #Change #Leadership #Lean #Process. appeared first on Supply Chain Game Changer™.
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 11, 2018
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. I consider Paul to be an elite Supply Chain leader.
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Empowering CPO
JUNE 14, 2023
Market volatility, globalization, and changing customer expectations have made procurement more complex than ever before. Organizations are now expected to not only manage cost but also to ensure supply chain resilience, mitigate risks, and contribute to strategic objectives. Case Studies of Innovative Procurement A.
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Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 12, 2018
Taking a holistic approach in order to achieve Inventory Turnover Breakthrough results meant that I needed to consider the End To End Supply Chain. For instance if you have the time a tremendous amount of impact on Supply Chain can be captured in the product design cycle. Raw Material Management.
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Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
But if you have the chance to deploy a proper Change Management program to drive the cost reductions or other improvements that you are looking for then you may have many more constructive opportunities in front of you. There are many different drivers of the need to change and cut costs! But it can be quick.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Neste worked with IBM Consulting™ for SAP to roll out the SAP S/4HANA solution on the Microsoft Azure cloud across most of its operations, including its renewables supply chains. Neste’s new ERP platform is enabling supply chain process efficiency improvements and making its data more transparent.
Supply Chain Game Changer
MARCH 6, 2019
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Initiatives are being put in place to make these statements a reality, but are these organizations agile enough to shift strategies, process and operations — for real? Procurement is a business function that has undergone a lot of change in the last few years. Subscribe Here!
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Pipefy
AUGUST 15, 2024
Large organizations use it to achieve significant improvements in their business processes, resulting in higher operational efficiency, greater profitability and increased business agility. For example, enterprises can use AI to forecast changes in the demand for computing resources, hardware inventory and threat detection.
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