Procurement Insights

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

You can access the original slide deck below – Please start at Slide #10 – Note some of the slides have deliberately been left blank. The Changing Face of Procurement (2011) from Jon Hansen Where do you see procurement going?

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Procurement 60

Spend Matters

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Fill in the blank for your company so that a 13-year old would instantly understand it: [Company name] is [what is it] that [why you should use it] so you can [why you should care].

Influencing 89

Influencing Strategy Suppliers Data 89

Finale Inventory

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The actual blank labels are widely available online from suppliers like U-Line. There are reasonably affordable desktop label printers that can connect directly to a PC. Finale’s inventory management software can generate barcode labels on-demand using a combination of product id and lot id.

Inventory 98

Inventory Quantity Networking Management 98

Supply Chain Trend

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Or would it start with a blank sheet and reimagine IBP? Just take a blank sheet of paper and imagine for a moment being a Martian looking back to earth! That is not easy, but I just gave an example that it is possible. I’m looking forward seeing other examples from you. Photo credit: NASA

e2e 88

e2e Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Leadership 88

Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 5, 2020

We began with a single, blank sheet of easel pad paper taped to one end of the meeting room wall, and stacks of blank sticky notes. They all knew that the processes had to be changed and to their credit they took the leap of faith that this approach would drive that change. We had begun. We continued slowly but momentum kept building.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Agile and Lean Supply Chain e2e Supply Chain Optimization Supply chain 52

SCMDOJO

MAY 13, 2022

Complications throughout the system have affected transshipment operations with increased rollovers because of blank sailings heavily impacting global transshipment ports in 2022 when compared to 2021. Another factor that has had an unparalleled spike, is the container rollover ratio that has reached soaring increment variations.

Supply Chain Optimization 83

Supply Chain Optimization Supply chain Real-time Visibility e2e 83

Procurement Tactics

JUNE 22, 2023

Advantages and Disadvantages of Blank Purchase Order Like any procurement process, there are pros and cons to using a blanket purchase order. Draft BPO that outlines the terms and conditions of the agreement. Draft the PO that outlines the details of the order. Send the BPO and PO to the supplier for review and acceptance.

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Purchase orders Purchasing Quantity Buyers 191

Una

MAY 11, 2023

The company has never had a dedicated procurement function before, so you’ve been granted a blank slate to work with. Steps for building procurement from scratch Imagine that you’ve just landed a new job as the head of procurement for a growing company.

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Procurement Real-time Visibility e2e Purchasing 98

IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 14, 2023

Check out part 2 of this series— ​​​​ “When real data isn’t available, synthetic data can fill in the blanks”—to learn how ​​ synthetic data can help us understand what makes people tick. The post The real secret to a successful digital transformation?

Innovation 81

Innovation Leadership Data Change management 81

Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 6, 2022

But blank walls are also a guarantee of your privacy if the casino is located on a busy street because no one can see the players inside. To take off your jacket means to stay for a long time. Every schoolchild knows about the absence of windows, sources of daylight, and clocks – the time for the game should go unnoticed.

supply chain budgeting 92

supply chain budgeting Budget Supply chain Import 92

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

We began with a single, blank sheet of easel pad paper taped to one end of the meeting room wall, and stacks of blank sticky notes. They all knew that the processes had to be changed and to their credit they took the leap of faith that this approach would drive that change. We had begun. We continued slowly but momentum kept building.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 44

Agile and Lean Supply Chain e2e Supply Chain Optimization Leadership 44

Procurement Heads

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

That was a blank slate to start with, but it was great that two of the supply chain team immediately became part of the Group Procurement team as buyers, and together we found the first few projects and synergies. They had at the time a lot more local supply chain in each factory and the buying responsibilities inside that supply chin.

Raw materials 246

Raw materials Buyers Price Procurement 246

ivalua

AUGUST 5, 2020

The Smart Matching is the step that matches invoice content against Purchase Orders, Contracts, Blank Orders, and/or Goods Receipts before confirming tax treatment and allocating the invoice item to a budget or cost center. This level of Smart Matching uses intelligent workflow to enable high-levels of straight-through-processing.

Budget 130

Budget Buyers Collaboration Purchase orders 130

IBM Supply Chain Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

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Networking 97

Networking Management Import Strategy 97

Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 30, 2022

Keep your business model open so you can continuously evolve and innovate to stay ahead of the competition that is stuck in a pattern of rigidity.” – Rachel Blank, Founder and CEO at Allara. Your product will sell itself without advertising if you cater to your customer’s needs. Sell Your Expertise. “If

Cost of ownership 94

Cost of ownership Supply chain Innovation Supply 94

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

We began much as we did when we started to map the current state process: with a blank piece of paper. We started mapping these steps on the blank sheet of paper. How were we going to define and map the Future State process? Value Stream Mapping the Future State. We were stuck inside the box. The Challenge.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 43

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Data 43

SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Do not leave the summary blank! One of the easiest way to connect and engage is to join these Top 32 Supply Chain Groups and start commenting and engaging. 15. Optimise the Summary. Studies show the first 300 characters stay in the mind of the reader so make it attention-grabbing.

Supply Chain Optimization 133

Supply Chain Optimization Supply chain Networking Influencing 133

Procurement Heads

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

That was a blank slate to start with, but it was great that two of the supply chain team immediately became part of the Group Procurement team as buyers, and together we found the first few projects and synergies. They had at the time a lot more local supply chain in each factory and the buying responsibilities inside that supply chin.

Raw materials 130

Raw materials Buyers Price Procurement 130

Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 1, 2021

When global supply chains experience the devastating effects discussed here, it can have both short- and long-term financial consequences.

Logistics 66

Logistics Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain Supply 66

The Network Effect

FEBRUARY 6, 2015

After a couple of beers, he asked me point blank: “ Forecasting and Replenishment. Last week, I had the chance to catch up with a good friend and colleague of many years. His name is Ian and he is the VP of Supply Chain at a mid-sized retailer (with vast prior experience at a large retailer). One job or two?”.

Demand Planning 59

Demand Planning Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization Demand 59

IBM Supply Chain Blog

JULY 13, 2023

Are there missing data elements or blank fields? The six dimensions of data quality To determine data quality and assign an overall score, analysts evaluate a dataset using these six dimensions, also known as data characteristics: Accuracy: Is the data provably correct and does it reflect real-world knowledge?

Quality 65

Quality Data Quality management supply chain budgeting 65

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 18, 2018

The blank slate state of these supply chains also stateopens up exciting possibilities for true pros who won’t have to disrupt any existing ways of doing things. It opens up opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiencies – as well as risks for companies that grow too fast without solid supply chain processes and people in place.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 56

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain software solutions Supply chain 56

Positive Purchasing

JANUARY 25, 2024

AI can help us be better, faster, and more whatever (you fill in the blank!). Let Me Leave You with Three Things to Put On Your To Do list… People. Until the robot overlords take over, we are humans living in a human world. But business runs on relationships, so invest in upskilling and really engaging your best talent. Break Down Barriers.

Data 52

Data Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Procurement 52

Supply Chain Opz

OCTOBER 2, 2013

Then, many technology thinkers believe technology will allow customers to develop their own products and services like buying a blank canvas which they can paint by themselves. 5) Industry is blurring : technology alone is rarely a source of competitive advantage but it''s the combination of technology and the new business model.

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supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain Supply 111

Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 15, 2022

What you need to do to do this: Open your 1xBet account settings; Fill in the blank fields with personal information and confirm your email and phone number; Provide clear photos or scans of the requested documents. You will only be able to withdraw your winnings to your bank card or e-wallet once you have verified your identity.

Supply chain 95

Supply chain Quality Networking Influencing 95

IBM Supply Chain Blog

JULY 26, 2023

It’s like starting with a blank canvas and carefully selecting each budget item based on its value and contribution to your financial objectives. Instead of relying on the previous year’s budget, ZBB requires you to evaluate and justify every expense from the ground up, justifying its necessity and alignment with strategic goals.

Budget 58

Budget Data Cost optimization Collaboration 58

Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

Start with a blank sheet of paper and design from scratch, rather than modifying existing processes. Regulatory and compliance processes are a necessary evil. But are there ways you can simplify them? Are processes bloated because they have been added to over time? Case in point: tax codes of developed economies.

Supply Chain Efficiency 72

Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain software solutions Procurement Category management 72

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 11, 2018

Supply Chain service providers are buying more blank labels. And with the move to E-Commerce the use of labels are rising as companies are shipping more packages or small quantities in packages. These packages are individually packed with unique address labels.

Supply Chain Efficiency 43

Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply chain Supply 43

ivalua

OCTOBER 1, 2019

In addition, the search engine automatically fills in the blanks (if the user types in “sho,” the engine suggests “shoes”) and corrects possible typos (if the user types in “shos,” the engine suggests “shoes”). Reinforced ergonomics coupled with powerful functionalities contribute to making the experience as optimal as possible for users.

Procurement 100

Procurement Procurement solutions Purchasing Suppliers 100

Pipefy

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Requests cannot be submitted if any mandatory fields are left blank. Rules can be applied to make key fields mandatory. Pipefy’s customizable forms are secure and shareable, so all stakeholders – internal or external – can provide input or take action without delay.

Real-time Visibility 52

Real-time Visibility e2e Procurement Procurement team 52

The Procuretech Podcast

APRIL 5, 2022

His answer is that nobody in Legal sits at a computer, opens up a blank Word document, and starts composing a contract from scratch. So, I've got to be honest, I've been waiting to ask someone with a legal background this question on the podcast for a while now.

Contract 52

Contract Contract management Negotiation Procurement 52

Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

Start with a blank sheet of paper and design from scratch, rather than modifying existing processes. Regulatory and compliance processes are a necessary evil. But are there ways you can simplify them? Are processes bloated because they have been added to over time? Case in point: tax codes of developed economies.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain software solutions Procurement Category management 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

With lots of blank room on the page I turned to the team and asked them to tell me about the behaviours and culture that they experienced every day. I had a lot of frogs sitting in the pot watching it boil and there wasn’t a lot of jumping going on. The words came fast and furious. Distrust!

Leadership 43

Leadership Management Supply chain Quality 43

EazyStock

MARCH 17, 2021

When COVID-19 hit, China (who made half the world’s masks before the pandemic and has increased production since then) suddenly ceased exporting PPE masks and added blank (or void) sailings , leaving companies outside of China scrambling to source. At the other end of the supply chain, last mile logistics brings challenges.

Supply Chain Optimization 78

Supply Chain Optimization supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting 78

The Procuretech Podcast

JANUARY 4, 2022

Lots of new employees, a fresh breath of life into the company and also starting with a blank slate. He mentions that having a divestiture is a catalyst for driving change and striving to make things leaner, faster and better. It was not a foregone conclusion at the beginning that they would go with a best-of-breed solution.

Procurement 40

Procurement Spend management Procurement team Strategy 40

Supply Chain Trend

OCTOBER 31, 2016

I usually get blank stares. Any enterprise with constrained, limited resources, needing to match supply to demand, needing integration within and between various functions could benefit from S&OP concepts as a core operating business model. When I ask others, if you don’t use the core concepts of S&OP, what do you do or should do?

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Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency Leadership Supply chain 121

Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 29, 2020

With IMO 2020 just around the corner, it is essential that all parties seek to implement robust compliance plans and due diligence of their counter-parties—including charter parties, fellow shippers, vessel owners and operator and bunker fuel sale counter-parties.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 67

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain 67