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Agile Methodology in Procurement: A Paradigm Shift in Supply Chain Management

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Agile Procurement involves a new way of thinking. It promotes flexible sourcing and working closely with suppliers. Successful examples show that being flexible in procurement brings better responsiveness, smoother processes, and strong supplier relationships.

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Leveraging Lean Procurement

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Leveraging Lean Procurement. Have you ever been asked to “do more with less” in procurement? What is lean procurement? Lean procurement” can mean several different things depending on who you ask, but the common thread connecting every definition is the core concept of doing more with less.

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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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Global Procurement Services and Strategic Sourcing – ProcurePort

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• The quest for efficiency and agility in supply chains has led companies to develop relationships with suppliers from all over the world. Companies cannot limit themselves to only sourcing from one supplier or market when value opportunities abound elsewhere.

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Supply Chain Network Design — Everything About Supply Chain

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Bonus PDF: 51 ChatGPT Prompts to 10X Your Productivity in Procurement Download 51 Prompts →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Supply Chain Network Design — Everything About Supply Chain Supply chain network design helps businesses to mitigate disruptions by configuring the supply chain.

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My Q&A on Agility for "Trusted Magazine" (December 2023.)

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The source link. I worked in procurement for 22 years - telecom, airline, railways, public infrastructure services and consulting industries, and multiple geographies. I’m a Fellow of CIPS and an author of “ The Technology Procurement Handbook ,” where I tried to share my passion for what we used to call “IT Procurement.”

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Inflation + Source-to-Pay Strategies: The Cure for the Common Price Hike

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Understanding how inflation impacts procurement and then taking action to mitigate its effects is essential for any business looking to stay ahead of the game. How Inflation Impacts Procurement Inflation affects a number of aspects of a business, including its ability to compete in the market, financial performance, and overall strategy.

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