Una

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Procurement and supply chain management would be a lot easier if the function existed in a bubble, but it would also be a lot less exciting. The last couple of years have truly been a very exciting time to be in supply chain. The Challenging State of Procurement and Supply Chain. Food shortages.

Procurement 98

Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain Price Supply chain 98

Jaggaer

APRIL 14, 2020

This is perhaps an extreme example, but it highlights how COVID-19 is causing severe disruptions to supply chains. The broader issue is that border controls and travel bans limit the ability of supply managers to identify and qualify new suppliers. Coronavirus will lead to permanent changes in global supply chains.”.

supply chain budgeting 52

supply chain budgeting Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization 52

Empowering CPO

JULY 17, 2023

Procurement teams are often confronted with issues such as maintaining cost control and visibility over spending, managing relationships with a diverse range of suppliers, staying compliant with a myriad of regulations, mitigating risks in the supply chain, and leveraging new technologies effectively.

Procurement 40

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

Empowering CPO

JULY 17, 2023

Procurement teams are often confronted with issues such as maintaining cost control and visibility over spending, managing relationships with a diverse range of suppliers, staying compliant with a myriad of regulations, mitigating risks in the supply chain, and leveraging new technologies effectively.

Procurement 40

Procurement Management Supply Chain Efficiency Real-time Visibility 40

Una

JANUARY 29, 2024

What would it mean for supply chains? The uncertainty and potential for increased trade barriers would also deter investment and trade between Texas and the rest of the US, further complicating supply chains and hindering economic growth. Scary, isn’t it? Let’s talk worst-case scenario.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency Sourcing 52

Spend Matters

JANUARY 13, 2025

Export/import controls, subsidies and litigations are other weapons in a protectionists arsenal. Therefore, the key is readiness and agility to respond to these measures. This uncertainty explains why many have taken a wait-and-see attitude when others are taking action.

Management 122

Management Agile and Lean Supply Chain Procurement team Supply Chain Efficiency 122

HICX

APRIL 14, 2025

Trade Wars & Tariffs The recent announcement of tariffs by President Donald Trump has sent shockwaves across global supply chains. For global food and beverage manufacturers, this marks a turning point: supplier management must evolve from an operational necessity to a strategic weapon. Countries affected by U.S.

Suppliers 40

Suppliers Real-time Visibility Management Agile and Lean Supply Chain 40

Jaggaer

JANUARY 23, 2025

They focused on digital transformation, centralizing digital solutions and resources, increasing transparency across the supply chain, digitalizing source-to-pay processes, recruiting top talent, reevaluating sourcing strategies, tackling ESG challenges, and improving supplier relationships. in the EU and 0.8% in the eurozone area.

Export 52

Export Supply Chain Efficiency Raw materials supply chain budgeting 52