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Procurement 101: Your Essential Guide to Strategic Sourcing

World of Procurement blog

Scope : Procurement spans the entire process from identifying requirements to contract closure. Value-add : Procurement aims to add value by optimizing processes, consolidating spend, and building supplier relationships. How can procurement help achieve those aims through better supplier relationships and spending optimization?

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ERP vs. Best-in-Class — What is Best for Managing the Healthcare Supply Chain

ivalua

ERP vs. Best-in-Class for Healthcare Supply Chain Management? Are ERP systems better than best-in-class supply chain solutions for managing healthcare supply chains? That’s the question we set out to answer in our recent panel discussion with Procurement and Supply Chain experts.

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What is a Sourcing Agency and How does it work?

SCMDOJO

Here, the agency seeks to understand the client’s specific needs, budget constraints, and quality standards. Specializing in industrial engineering, lean manufacturing, and B2B sourcing, they work with businesses of all sizes, offering expertise in supply chain processes, continuous improvement, and leadership.