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The Importance of Supply Chain Collaboration

The Good Spending

Design for Excellence (DfX) in Supply Chain DfX or early product design affects the cost, quality, and product development cycle. At least 75% of the product cost is committed during the design and planning activities. So, the earlier the supply chain function is involved in product development, the more value it adds.

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The Comprehensive Guide to Managed Procurement Services

Empowering CPO

Whether you’re new to procurement or looking to enhance your existing processes, this guide is designed to empower you with knowledge and strategies to succeed. Understanding Managed Procurement Services In the world of business, procurement is not simply about purchasing goods and services. So, let’s dive in!

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The New Look on Industrial Buying

The Good Spending

Examples: "as-a-service" offering, collaborative product development, CPFR (Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment.) Organic buying relationships require ongoing human involvement, interpersonal interactions, and continuous adjustments between buyer and seller firms.

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The 25 Hottest European Procurement Startups

Procurement Software

Alpas Ai Alpas AI is a Berlin-based supplier discovery platform for the procurement and product development departments of mid to large manufacturing companies. Busy procurement teams would typically not have the time or resources to deliver savings and cost avoidance on low value spend.