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What is Supply Chain Management? A Guide to Success

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Are you interested in understanding how businesses effectively manage their supply chains? Look no further – this guide is here to help you grasp the fundamentals of supply chain management (SCM) and how it can lead to success. It encompasses activities such as procurement, supplier selection, and evaluation.

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Supply Chain Department – A Typical Structure

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In today’s fast-paced business landscape, having an efficient supply chain department is more important than ever. A streamlined supply chain can make a significant impact on the overall success of a business, improving operational efficiency, increasing customer satisfaction, and driving revenue growth.

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AI Revolution in Oil and Gas Procurement: Streamlining Operations for Success

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Resources / Blog / AI Revolution in Oil and Gas Procurement: Streamlining Operations for Success AI Revolution in Oil and Gas Procurement: Streamlining Operations for Success The COVID-19 pandemic forced countless industries to become more lean, agile, and innovative, and the oil and gas industry was no exception to the trend.

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Procurement 101: Your Essential Guide to Strategic Sourcing

World of Procurement blog

It involves identifying needs, sourcing potential vendors, obtaining quotes and proposals, negotiating contracts, selecting suppliers, managing relationships, and meeting obligations. Metrics : Procurement tracks savings, efficiencies, supplier performance, and risk. Purchasing measures transactional volume and costs.

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Procurement Tracking – Everything You Should Know

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Tracking Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), conducting supplier evaluations , and maintaining supplier scorecards can be a part of this process. This allows for the identification and implementation of measures to mitigate any delays or obstacles in the supply chain by organizations.

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Introduction to Supplier Consolidation

World of Procurement blog

It involves transitioning away from transacting with multiple vendors for the same or similar goods and services, to consolidating spend and building strategic partnerships with a smaller set of suppliers. To mitigate supply chain risks and improve business continuity by reducing dependence on many small suppliers.

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How to Implement a Strategic Sourcing Process

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DOWNLOAD PLAYBOOK Table of Contents Introduction In procurement and supply chain, staying ahead of the game is not just a goal – it’s a necessity. Risk Management Strategic sourcing assesses and mitigates risks associated with suppliers, market volatility, and geopolitical factors.