Agile and Lean Supply Chain Risk management Supply management 
Procurement Leaders
JUNE 2, 2025
This week, Im going even further back in history to the early 1980s and the publication in the Harvard Business Review of Peter Kraljics seminal article, Purchasing must become supply management. Specifically, the capabilities they focus on and attempt to quantify are efficiency, agility and innovation potential.
SCMDOJO
JUNE 28, 2024
In recent years, there has been a significant shift in the supply chain industry as more and more women are choosing careers in this traditionally male-dominated field. This rise of women in the supply chain is not only breaking gender barriers but also bringing a fresh perspective and new ideas to the table.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Procurement Templates
JUNE 18, 2023
Tim Cook has been instrumental in overseeing the company’s global supply chain and procurement operations. His expertise in managing complex supply networks has played a crucial role in Apple’s success. Attend workshops, seminars, and conferences related to procurement and supply chain management.
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. Current Events Impacting Procurement. By Hugo Britt | October 13, 2022. Food shortages.
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.”.
NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
A successful procurement transformation involves a strategic overhaul of processes, technologies, and approaches to achieve greater efficiency, cost savings, risk management, and value creation. Procurement teams equipped with risk management tools can ensure business continuity and minimize potential negative impacts.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
DECEMBER 13, 2023
A procurement strategy allows an organization to navigate an increasingly complex global supply chain, adapt swiftly to market fluctuations, and achieve cost optimization, operational efficiency and growth. Additional goals might be risk management and mitigation, supplier relationship management and sustainability considerations.
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
130 
Let's personalize your content