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Körber strengthens strategic and operational procurement with Ivalua and OptiBuy

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As an international technology group with about 10,000 employees, Körber offers products, solutions and services that inspire. The close cooperation between supply chain management and internal stakeholders as well as external partners made a major contribution to this.

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Strategic Sourcing + Smart Solutions: The Unbeatable Duo for Procurement Success

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By fostering these relationships, businesses can ensure stable supply chains, consistent quality, and even access to supplier innovations. According to a McKinsey report, firms that develop strong supplier partnerships are 35% less likely to experience significant supply disruptions. Click here!

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Top 10 CEOs Who Have Had Roles in Supply Chain

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From tech giants to manufacturing leaders, the top 10 CEOs in the supply chain industry have blazed a trail of success. The Top 10 CEOs Who Have Worked As Supply Chain Professionals 1. Tim Cook Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple, has a background in operations and supply chain management. Don’t forget!

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Navigating trade turbulence: What tariffs are really exposing in Procurement

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The US administrations announcement of reciprocal tariffs in early April sent a jolt through global supply chains. Evaluating mitigation options , including: Advanced purchasing or inventory building to front-run tariffs. Production relocation or re-routing through trade-compliant intermediaries.

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Supply Chain Case Study: the Executive's Guide

Supply Chain Opz

Professionals in supply chain management use various methods to identify best practices to improve the operations. In order to accelerate the learning, this article has gathered 20+ most sought-after supply chain case studies, analyzed/categorized them by industry and the findings are presented.

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Adapting Supply Chains to the Digital Retail Revolution

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In the era of the Digital Retail Revolution, adaptive supply chain management is imperative amid the surge in online retail and the social commerce boom. In addition to the ever-changing marketing landscape, the supply chain often fails. You need to integrate your supply chain management systems to meet this demand.

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A complete guide to operational procurement

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Production slows down, orders get delayed, and customer satisfaction dropsall because someone missed a routine purchase. Operational procurement refers to the process of purchasing the everyday goods and services a business needs to function. Imagine a company that suddenly runs out of packaging materials.