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The Criticality of Procurement Training in 2023

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

Supply chains are becoming more and more complex, constrained, and daunting by the day. Covid and post-Covid periods have reaped havoc on supply lines. Moreover, “Pricing” management remains critical. They all include enhancements of: Spend Management. Supply Chain Agility and Visibility.

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Strategic Sourcing Essential Techniques for Sustainable Success

Empowering CPO

At EmpoweringCPO, we understand the pivotal role it plays in optimizing the supply chain, reducing costs, and fostering long-term competitiveness. This intelligence empowers decision-makers to proactively adapt their sourcing strategies, ensuring resilience and agility in the face of market fluctuations.

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Seasoned Leadership in Action™ – An Interview with Sheri Hinish, The Supply Chain Queen®!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 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 here at Supply Chain Game Changer.

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A Gameplan for Procurement Transformation

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

A successful procurement transformation involves a strategic overhaul of processes, technologies, and approaches to achieve greater efficiency, cost savings, risk management, and value creation. This results in better negotiation outcomes, improved quality, reduced costs, and enhanced overall value delivery.

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Supplier Performance Management: How and What To Measure

Planergy

How better management in AP can give you better flexibility for cash flow management. Supplier Performance Management: How and What To Measure. Best Practices & Tips Supplier Performance Supplier Relationship Management. What Is Supplier Performance Management? Why Is Supplier Performance Management Important?

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How to Benefit and Reduce Cost by Improving Your Risk & Disruption Processes

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

Continuous Improvement and Risk Management Systems have long been essential to realizing supply chain and organizational success. This is especially true at a time when organizations are preoccupied with ensuring reliable supply lines, cost reduction, risk mitigation, business continuity, and so on. .

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The Role of Managed Procurement Services in Global Business Operations

Empowering CPO

Introduction Brief Explanation of Managed Procurement Services In today’s interconnected business world, the seamless acquisition of goods and services is paramount to the smooth operation of any organization. This is where managed procurement services come into the picture.