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

The Good Spending

JANUARY 4, 2023

Its two dimensions suggest the flat Earth approach with insufficient room to cater to the complexities of modern category management and strategic sourcing situations. The Strategic Sourcing Matrix Let’s start with the classical view, which is the adapted Strategic Sourcing matrix. Project procurement should be fast!

Strategic sourcing 97

Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Agile and Lean Supply Chain Category management 97

Procurement Software

MARCH 5, 2024

Raindrop Raindrop is one of a number of US procurement startups offering enterprise-level spend management platforms. At its heart is a source-to-pay suite offering a range of functionality, with a complete suite of cloud-based modules. FRDM FRDM is a software company specialising in supply chain risk management.

Real-time Visibility 52

Real-time Visibility supply chain software solutions Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Zycus Cognitive Procurement

JULY 25, 2022

Over the past two years, we’ve seen how supply chains are constantly changing and facing uncertainties. CPOs and procurement leaders everywhere are trying to identify ways to be agile to handle future uncertainties. . However, talent management and innovation are expected to be the long term investments. .

supply chain budgeting 52

supply chain budgeting Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain Management 52

Arkestro

MAY 9, 2023

Simply put, organizations still aren’t harnessing the power of technology to its full effect — and they’re missing out on countless opportunities to optimize spending, decision-making, sourcing, and results. Ardent Parner’s research proves that competitive sourcing directly increases savings rates.

supply chain budgeting 52

supply chain budgeting Procurement Supply Chain Optimization Procurement team 52

Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

The recent disruptions to supply chains caused by the coronavirus epidemic in China have given supply managers the world over pause for thought. Now more than ever, businesses must improve the efficiency of their supply chains not only to maintain a competitive advantage but also to reduce risk.

Suppliers 103

Suppliers Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency Supplier relationship management 103

Una

JANUARY 29, 2024

The Sidekick #001 2024 Is Going To Be A Doozy Kris Lance VP & General Manager, Una January 30, 2024 Image: Marian Kamensky Intro Welcome to the inaugural issue of The Sidekick ! I’m Kris Lance, VP & General Manager at Una, and I believe every Sourcing Hero (that’s you!) What would it mean for supply chains?

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

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

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

As companies seek to discover ways to increase overall excellence and competitiveness, a new source of value has emerged – Strategic Sourcing. What is Strategic Sourcing? Strategic Sourcing does exactly the same by addressing the total cost. A Paradigm Shift in the Procurement Function. So what are the new realities?

Strategic sourcing 73

Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Procurement supply chain budgeting 73

Empowering CPO

JUNE 14, 2023

At its core, procurement is the process of finding, agreeing to terms, and acquiring goods, services, or works from an external source, often via a tendering or competitive bidding process. Organizations are now expected to not only manage cost but also to ensure supply chain resilience, mitigate risks, and contribute to strategic objectives.

Innovation 52

Innovation Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Sustainability 52

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

APRIL 5, 2023

With the increasing complexity of supply chains and the growing importance of sustainability and social responsibility, the role of procurement professionals has become more critical than ever. Failure to conduct benchmarking can lead to missed cost savings, efficiency improvements, and process optimization opportunities.

Procurement 52

Procurement Negotiation supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization 52

Empowering CPO

MAY 4, 2023

Importance of procurement in modern businesses In today’s fast-paced and competitive business landscape, procurement plays a crucial role in driving efficiency, cost savings, and overall success. Greater transparency: Real-time tracking of procurement activities allows for better monitoring and control of the entire process.

Procurement 52

Procurement Procurement strategies Cost of ownership Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 6, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Organizations are ‘going carbon neutral by 2025’, and ‘implementing Artificially Intelligent business systems’ and ‘sourcing form solely environmentally friendly suppliers’. Responsible Sourcing. Subscribe Here! Email Address. 7 KPIs Your Procurement Team May Be Ignoring!

Procurement 50

Procurement Procurement team Supply Chain Efficiency Innovation 50

Jaggaer

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Whichever way you look at it, most SME (small to medium enterprises) and large companies alike have found managing supply chains and their spend very difficult compared to how it was just a few months ago. They have had to rethink their sourcing and supply chain strategies, with many inshoring or nearshoring.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Procurement Eprocurement Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

In some cases, purely transactional suppliers in regional or out-sourced models may be placed below the level of “approved” in this model. SRP allows the supply team to determine the criteria for establishing the appropriate relationship levels needed to drive supplier engagement. Supplier Relationship Program (SRP).

Supplier relationship management 44

Supplier relationship management Suppliers Management Agile and Lean Supply Chain 44