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Business strategy Management Supply Chain Optimization 
SCMDOJO
APRIL 3, 2025
Global trade is complex, and supply chains are intertwined and interconnected. Supply chain leaders must adapt and use smart strategies to remain competitive. This article explains how to understand US tariffs and lessen their impact on supply chains. This builds resilience during uncertain times.
ivalua
MAY 30, 2025
AI is reshaping the way organizations source, manage suppliers, and drive value today. As supply chains become more interconnected and risks more dynamic, traditional procurement tools fall short. AI agents offer a smarter, faster way to manage sourcing, risk, and spend across the entire procurement lifecycle.
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Supply Chain Game Changer
MARCH 14, 2022
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain Education and Certification – What’s Missing? If you’re looking to start or improve your career in the field of supply chain management courses, you might be wondering where to start. Supply Chain Management Courses.
Procurement Tactics
MAY 8, 2023
18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details → Or receive our famous weekly newsletter CPFR in Supply Chain — Everything You Should Know CPFR in supply chain allows both businesses and suppliers to fulfill customer demand. However, what is it? What is CPFR?
Supply Chain Game Changer
APRIL 29, 2021
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain Investment Challenges – Real and Imagined! Intelligent Supply Chain technologies article and permission to publish here provided by Dan Weinberger , UN Supply Chain Expert and CEO of Morpheus Network. Subscribe Here! Email Address.
Procurement Templates
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships to ensure long-term business value. Risk Mitigation: Identify and manage procurement risks by ensuring supplier reliability, diversifying sources, and monitoring market trends. Savings can be cashable or non cashable i.e. cost avoidance.
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SCMDOJO
MARCH 25, 2022
In the current era, it is clear that new modes of production are concomitant with new modes of distribution, which advances the field of logistics, the science of physical distribution or even supply chain management. Reminder of Key Definitions – Logistics & Supply Chain Management. Rider (1970)).
Supply Chain Game Changer
AUGUST 21, 2022
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain’s Moment of Truth Has Arrived! A solid supply chain and logistics strategy is essential for large companies. Logistics plays a critical role in a company’s supply chain. Subscribe Here! Email Address.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
In today’s complex global business environment, effective supply chain management (SCM) is crucial for maintaining a competitive advantage. Here’s how companies are using different strategies to address supply chain management and meet their business goals.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
DECEMBER 20, 2023
A successful business strategy dictates the allocation of resources and outlines how a company will achieve its strategic goals. Whether the organization is focused on developing new products or marketing an existing service to an under-served demographic, having a solid strategy will help an organization realize its long-term goals.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
DECEMBER 18, 2023
In today’s business environment, regardless of the product or service, leaders must develop a well-honed business strategy. A successful business strategy must clearly define an organization’s objectives, decision-making processes and long-term business goals.
Supply Chain Game Changer
JUNE 11, 2019
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What is Supply Chain Management (SCM)? When I started my career the term “Supply Chain” had just been coined. Now as I look back on my career virtually everything I did falls under the banner of Supply Chain management.
Supply Chain Game Changer
JANUARY 12, 2022
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Fake News or Supply Chain Fallacies? Supply Chain myths article and permission to publish here provided by Sam White at Argentus. Like any other industry, Supply Chain Management comes with its own myths and misconceptions that can easily mislead many businesses.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
These shifts are set to redefine carrier operations, impact freight rates, and change how businesses manage their supply chains. This collaboration allowed both carriers to optimize network coverage, reduce operational costs, and improve service reliability.
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
When I began my career there was no such thing as “Supply Chain Management” Supply Chain was not a title to be found anywhere on any organization chart. So what exactly is the definition of “Supply Chain Management”? The Evolution of Supply Chain!
Supply Chain Opz
NOVEMBER 9, 2014
Companies of all sizes have been capturing the value from Global Supply Chain to increase the economies of scale and scope for years. Due to the rapid change in global business environment, managers find it difficult to gain the edge over competitors. delivery reliability”), but is that really “supply chain thinking”?
Empowering CPO
JUNE 30, 2023
Introduction In the dynamic world of business, the ability to effectively manage and optimize supply chains has emerged as a critical success factor. At the heart of this revolution lies a powerful tool that many companies are now leveraging to achieve competitive advantage: Managed Procurement Services.
Procurement Insights
JANUARY 3, 2025
Key metrics were tied to cost reduction and spend under management. Minimal Strategic Involvement : Procurement was often siloed, with limited involvement in broader corporate strategies. CFOs began to see procurement as critical to business continuity and organizational agility.
Procurement Tactics
JUNE 7, 2023
It is a strategic method of managing suppliers, where the focus is on aligning suppliers and partners with your business strategy. Supplier collaboration goes beyond traditional buyer-supplier relationships by promoting cooperation, transparency, and innovation throughout the supply chain.
Supply Chain Game Changer
AUGUST 5, 2021
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What is Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)? The Supplier Management Secret Recipe article and permission to publish here provided by Sam Jenks. Kodiak Rating’s Family Secret Recipe for smooth Supplier Management. 2 dl | Transformation/Process Managers.
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Let's Talk Supply Chain
JUNE 22, 2023
One of the major drivers of Women in Supply Chain is Let’s Talk Supply Chain’s commitment to supporting bridging the gender gap in the industry. And it isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s a smart investment for a business landscape hallmarked by uncertainty and yes, the more-than-occasional chaos.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 6, 2025
The company and its retail peers are trying to manage supply chains that have been upended by U.S. Management is looking to lift demand by entering new product categories and expanding its offerings to sports such as running, tennis and golf. President Donald Trump’s trade wars. shoppers were tightening their wallets.
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Jaggaer
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
It is a process that creates efficiencies across all spend categories, minimizes supply chain risks through improved supplier selection and awards, while giving visibility into pricing and forecasting. We normally now refer to the first step as spend management and we use spend analytics technology to aggregate and explore spend data.
World of Procurement blog
APRIL 23, 2024
Welcome to the fascinating world of supply chain management (SCM)! What Is a Supply Chain? At its most basic, a supply chain is a system consisting of organizations, people, activities, information, and resources involved in moving a product or service from supplier to customer. What Is a Supplier?
World of Procurement blog
APRIL 23, 2024
Welcome to the fascinating world of supply chain management (SCM)! What Is a Supply Chain? At its most basic, a supply chain is a system consisting of organizations, people, activities, information, and resources involved in moving a product or service from supplier to customer. What Is a Supplier?
Planergy
MAY 8, 2025
Modern Spend Management and Accounts Payable software. How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. 7] This proactive approach supports continuity and reduces the impact of supply chain disruptions. What's PLANERGY?
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Let's Talk Supply Chain
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
It’s not getting better—in fact the performance of each of the three national carriers has steadily declined due to structural issues including poor earnings, supply chain issues and constrained labor. Fixing this problem requires both a business strategy and a technology solution working in partnership. Enter Shipium.
Supply Chain Game Changer
JULY 2, 2021
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Creating a Culture Focused on Money Management. Financial management article and permission to publish here provided by Marlene Coleman. Businesses have come a long way from just selling products and services to refining various processes and audience targeting. Cash Is King!
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HICX
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Digital transformation provides businesses with new opportunities, streamlined processes and operations, and the ability to make better-informed decisions based on more accurate data. Supplier Management is an area within businesses that frequently shows significant potential for transformation through new and emerging digital technologies.
SCMDOJO
OCTOBER 7, 2024
The Global Supply Chain is thriving with each passing day. Business profitability and customer satisfaction always go hand in hand. However, the game-changer is how Cost Efficiency and Cost Effectiveness play their role in the supply chain. Let’s learn the role of cost efficiency vs cost effectiveness!
Supply Chain Game Changer
FEBRUARY 18, 2020
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe. As such we have introduced our “Seasoned Leadership in Action™” Interview series at Supply Chain Game Changer.
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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)
MAY 8, 2023
Supply chain visibility is essential for successful procurement, as it enables businesses to proactively manage risks and optimize their supply chain. By having a clear view of their entire supply chain, businesses can identify potential issues and take steps to mitigate them.
Jaggaer
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Historical data and AI-driven insights help optimize decision-making, allowing procurement teams to focus their expertise on more nuanced evaluations like supplier alignment with business strategy and customer service approach. Lack of system integration – Another significant challenge is technical integration.
SCMDOJO
APRIL 17, 2025
Breaking the whole logistic operations into separate sectors and offering a ready solution for each, Salesforce addresses a great number of challenges, like uniting team members, providing fast and convenient ways to communicate with clients, collecting and analyzing all sorts of data for informed decision-making and further business growth, etc.
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TYA Suite
MAY 13, 2025
Typically, a manager or procurement officer will examine the request to ensure it fits within the budget and complies with company policies. Enhanced supplier collaboration through data-driven decisions With the rise of digital tools and analytics, operational procurement management is increasingly data-driven.
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Let's Talk Supply Chain
APRIL 6, 2023
Coby and John found obvious deficiencies in these same organizations’ supply chain and operational systems, and thus, Enveyo was born. Every day, Coby & John focus their efforts on Enveyo’s core mission – to enable businesses to make business-transforming shipping decisions by leveraging comprehensive data & integrated systems.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
APRIL 30, 2025
First, lets talk about whats happening in supply chain now and how women leaders can help. New tariffs are already driving ripples across global supply chains, overturning established sourcing strategies and disrupting production timelines. How did your supply chain journey start?
The Network Effect
APRIL 16, 2015
It is difficult to come across many supply chain leaders today who do not subscribe to the principle of Demand-Driven Supply Chains. As supply chain experts we continue to write about, provide webinars, present at conferences, and assist numerous client companies to progress towards the Demand-Driven Supply Chain model.
Una
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
And, like Milton, management assumed procurement people were happily left alone in dank office spaces, content having their red staplers by their side. In doing so, procurement professionals are ascending the corporate stairs to have a more visible seat in their business’s strategic sourcing. Market & supplier intelligence.
Solvoyo
MARCH 2, 2022
Effective supply chain management begins with aligning supply, demand, and inventory planning according to business strategies. You need integrated, automated, and intelligent planning systems to manage millions of daily decisions.
Skill Dynamics
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Supplier relationship management is a business strategy utilized by organizations to strategically build relationships with their suppliers that are mutually beneficial. Strategy execution puts everything into action to achieve the outcomes discussed in the previous steps.
SCMDOJO
NOVEMBER 24, 2023
A warehouse management system for e-commerce makes managing a giant warehouse 24/7 no easy task. Barcode systems, RFID labeling, hi-tech automated robots for pallet movement, ERP systems, transport management systems, logistics software, augmented and Virtual reality wearables, etc are some of the hi-tech features of WMS.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
JULY 13, 2022
We hear from retailers and logistics providers that they are actively decentralizing their supply chain, or planning to, in an effort to store goods closer to the consumer, all to enable faster deliveries and greater fulfillment optionality. Surface actionable data insights to plan, predict and optimize urban middle-mile logistics.
Supply Chain Game Changer
APRIL 13, 2022
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. It helps to highlight the ROI (return of investments) and estimate the current business strategy. Anyway, the term ‘cycle time’ is important not only for business owners but also for realizers. Influence of the optimal cycle time. Subscribe Here!
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