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Leveraging Critical Factors for Supply Chain Success

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

Inability to execute good Business Strategies. Inefficient Logistics and Business Metrics. The Next Level Purchasing Body of Knowledge underpins, integrates and enhances the essential components of Supply Chain Management in simple how-to-do steps. Social Responsibility is a major dimension of their business strategy.

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Benefits of Strategic Sourcing

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These “back-office” workers were seen primarily as clerical support, entering and tracking purchase orders and researching suppliers. Today, however, the pandemic has shown procurement to be more than simply purchasing goods and services. Again, as the pandemic showed, business strategies can shift quickly. Get in Touch.

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The Power of Procurement Skills: Building a Resilient Business

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

In the relentless ebb and flow of the business world, one undeniable truth emerges with crystal clarity: the power of procurement skills isn’t just a valuable asset; it’s the lifeline of a resilient and thriving business, and the clock is ticking. So, how can your company future-proof itself against these challenges?

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Strategic Procurement: What Is Is and Why It’s Essential for Business Resilience 

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Strategic procurement prioritizes planning and strategizing for long-term benefits across the entire procurement process and alignment with business goals, while operational procurement focuses on purchasing and sourcing services strictly for maintaining day-to-day operations.

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How supply chain and procurement teams can manage suppliers effectively

Skill Dynamics

The following questions will help identify truly strategic suppliers: What is your company’s business strategy in your marketplace(s)? Do you have a plan in place to accommodate changes in your business strategy, and how would changes in demand impact your purchasing decisions and spend?

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Sustainable Business — Everything You Should Know

Procurement Tactics

However, what is a sustainable business? For this article, we will discuss what sustainable business is. We will tackle its importance and tell you how you can create your sustainable business strategy. Creating a Sustainable Business Strategy. What is sustainability in business?

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Supplier Registration – Goals, Benefits & Challenges

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The purchasing department purchases different types of goods and services. The client’s purchasing staff or other employees can then use the system to determine which suppliers are on the approved list to bid on opportunities. But purchasing should now be considered part of your overall business strategy.

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