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Is Six Sigma, Lean and SCOR Still Relevant in A Dynamically Changing World? (A 2009 Procurement Insights White Paper Revisited)

Procurement Insights

This white paper focuses on the possible reasons behind the alarming number of failed or struggling programs and provides insight into why Deming’s System of Profound Knowledge establishes a meaningful foundation upon which Forrest Breyfogle’s Integrated Enterprise Excellence methodology consistently delivers superior results.”

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Are Supplier Diversity Programs Running Out of Gas – Again?

Procurement Insights

“When I was given an advanced peek at Jamie Crump’s white paper , “Rumors of My Death Have Been Greatly Exaggerated: How Supplier Diversity Will Thrive in 2024 and Beyond”, a cascade of thoughts ran through my head. Given the title of Jamie Crump’s current white paper, I can’t help but wonder how far we’ve come since 1967.”

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How Demand Management Enables Supply Chain and Financial Resiliency

Supply Chain Brain

The shock-resistant, resilient supply chain — demand management enables supply chain and financial resilience. “Black swan” events highlight the need to transform traditional supply chain methods. The benefits of technology underpinning shock-resistant supply chains.

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What Makes a Supplier “Strategic”? Not Spend Volume.

Jaggaer

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. Not Spend Volume.

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Composable Procurement: How To Collaborate Effectively in the New Disruptive Innovation Era

Procurement Insights

At the same time, all that is happening with technology solutions is creating rigidity rather than agility. It’s just not the best ecosystem of growth and agility.” Scaling these tech solutions to meet end-user needs quickly is challenging, and integrations are getting even more time-consuming and complex.

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A Gameplan for Procurement Transformation

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

Procurement teams equipped with risk management tools can ensure business continuity and minimize potential negative impacts. Initiatives that prioritize environmentally friendly practices, fair labor, and responsible sourcing improve brand reputation and mitigate potential legal and reputational risks.

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Want to be a hybrid cloud winner? The recipe for XaaS success

IBM Supply Chain Blog

We’ve found in this new IBM-sponsored IDC white paper that the shift to delivering IT-as-a-service is foundational and extends the strategic transformation of IT infrastructure, adding even more value to the business. In fact, IDC estimates that IT infrastructure-related spending will grow by a modest 4.5%

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