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. The aim is not only to streamline operations but also to extract maximum value from every link in the supply chain. This is where EmpoweringCPO stands apart.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

OCTOBER 23, 2022

Today I’m joined by Shipium , a powerhouse logistics tech company who are on a mission to modernize the ecommerce supply chain, and help you turn logistics into a strategic differentiator for growth. Shipium coordinates previously disconnected supply chain steps to help retailers offer fast, free, and on-time shipping.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 29, 2023

Integrated planning incorporates supply chain planning, demand planning, and demand forecasts so the company can quickly assess the impact on inventory levels, supply chain logistics, production plans, and customer service capacity.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Imagining the Supply Chain of the Future! Mike Mortson was recently interviewed by Oracle as a part of their Global Supply Chain Influencer program. This article was posted on Oracle’s Supply Chain Management blog. Email Address. Mike Mortson.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 16, 2023

While procurement might seem a straightforward process, it is a multifaceted domain requiring specialized knowledge and strategies to ensure efficiency, quality, cost-effectiveness, and risk mitigation. Managed procurement, on the other hand, adopts a proactive, strategic, and holistic approach to procurement.

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Pipefy

OCTOBER 25, 2023

From reducing waste and containing costs to mitigating risks such as procurement fraud and inflated expenses, procurement’s insights and expertise can help businesses navigate some of their most pressing challenges. As a source of information, companies can quickly and efficiently respond to changes in the supply chain, economy, or demand.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 16, 2023

While procurement might seem a straightforward process, it is a multifaceted domain requiring specialized knowledge and strategies to ensure efficiency, quality, cost-effectiveness, and risk mitigation. Managed procurement, on the other hand, adopts a proactive, strategic, and holistic approach to procurement.

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Planergy

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend. How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Using financial tools can help save time and resources while improving accuracy in the budgeting process.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 14, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Procurement and Sustainability are your business’ Yin and Yang. Procurement and Sustainability are two disciplines and business functions that exist in a perfectly harmonious contradiction. CPOs “gave supply chain sustainability a ranking of 7.2 Subscribe Here!

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JANUARY 8, 2024

In modern enterprises, where operations leave a massive digital footprint, business events allow companies to become more adaptable and able to recognize and respond to opportunities or threats as they occur. Becoming a real-time enterprise Businesses often go on a journey that traverses several stages of maturity when they establish an EDA.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 25, 2018

But this evolution in the supply chain, and for last mile fulfillment in particular, doesn’t end with retail. From restaurant chains to supermarkets to pharmacies to service providers, the world of logistics is experiencing unprecedented change. Real-time Visibility.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 29, 2023

To be successful, businesses need to have clear, real-time visibility into the condition of their assets and a plan to keep them running smoothly and make repairs quickly when things break. This is why asset reliability is such a critical component of business strategy. What is an asset?

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Empowering CPO

JULY 3, 2023

Introduction In the complex and fast-paced business world of today, Managed Procurement Services (MPS) have emerged as a key solution for enterprises seeking to streamline their operations, improve efficiencies, and achieve cost savings. Procurement is no longer just about purchasing goods and services at the lowest cost.

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The Network Effect

SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

The technique later evolved into the Six Sigma business strategy driven through innovations by Motorola and General Electric. Combining Six Sigma and Lean has proven effective, given the fact that Six Sigma improves quality through decreased defects while Lean increases process efficiency, velocity and flexibility. Absolutely.

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Pipefy

MARCH 6, 2023

Following recent events like the pandemic, the shift to non-office work models, and supply chain pressures, the demand for business process transformation has accelerated. Many leaders today realize that a radical change is needed to keep up with changing business environments and requirements.

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Supply Chain Action Blog

AUGUST 26, 2018

There is a lot of buzz about the “autonomous” supply chain these days. I’ve heard the driverless vehicle used as an analogy for the autonomous supply chain. The work of managing the value network has always been to make the best plan, monitor issues, and respond effectively and efficiently.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

APRIL 13, 2023

Sourcing global talent Provides established processes for staff augmentation Visibility, KPIs, training, clear expectations When do customers approach Lean Solutions Group? People looking to build efficient organizations. Onboarding process 4 – 6 weeks onboarding time. How does Lean Solutions help clients grow?

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 20, 2023

Introduction In the dynamic world of procurement and supply chain management, understanding your organization’s spending habits isn’t just an administrative duty—it’s a strategic necessity. From a broader business strategy perspective, spend analysis reporting plays an equally crucial role.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Additionally, when you need to oversee a considerable number of Stock Keeping Units (SKUs), it is like a nightmare without an efficient tool. This article will walk you through the basic understanding of the warehouse management system (WMS), its features, how and where it fits with the supply chain, and different WMS systems.

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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. and J-P Rodrigue (2004)).

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HICX

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The effective management of supply chains is critical to business operations and by adopting newer digital solutions, organizations can benefit from improved efficiency, reduced costs and operational improvements across the supply chain as a whole. The result is a more synchronized and agile supply chain.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Reformation is a trendy clothing company that uses their commitment to sustainability as part of their business strategy. By providing transparency and communicating their mission, Reformation has become known for their commitment to social good among the younger generations.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe. I was in the Supply Chain organization and Sandra was the Executive in charge of one of our largest accounts. Subscribe Here! Email Address. I first met Sandra while at Celestica.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 4, 2024

Business Process Management (BPM) is a systematic approach to managing and streamlining business processes. BPM is intended to help improve the efficiency of existing processes, with the goal of increasing productivity and overall business performance. BPM is often confused with other seemingly similar initiatives.

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Pipefy

JANUARY 30, 2024

Improvements to existing procurement processes, procedures, and operations are as time-sensitive as ever. In the 2024 State of Procurement Data Report by Amazon Business, 95% of decision-makers surveyed acknowledge that there’s room for procurement optimization.

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FourKites

DECEMBER 11, 2020

What is a customer-focused supply chain? Having a customer-focused supply chain essentially means meeting the customer on their terms, rather than making them settle for yours. In this article we’ll cover the following areas of customer-driven supply chain strategy: The importance of a customer-driven supply chain.

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Pipefy

AUGUST 1, 2023

Any business that wants to excel, or even compete, in the current capricious market must have the ability to make the best, most efficient use of its resources. Today, however, success requires a detailed review and breakdown of each process a business carries out to make and deliver its goods and services (also known as operations).

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Pipefy

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

This guide explores the ability of these solutions to improve business efficiency and reduce operational costs, surveys the many types of tools on the market, their benefits, and essential features. This process grants transparency and visibility into purchase orders and approvals to a sometimes surprising degree.

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Pipefy

MAY 9, 2023

They are essential to measure the costs and reliability of a business strategy, as well as the performance and results. Procurement KPIs continually measure the progress of all things related to buying and obtaining goods and services necessary for a business’ operation. After all, your shortages are their problem, as well.

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Empowering CPO

MAY 4, 2023

Importance of procurement in modern businesses In today’s fast-paced and competitive business landscape, procurement plays a crucial role in driving efficiency, cost savings, and overall success. Some key strategies include: 1. Some of the key benefits include: 1.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 25, 2023

Understanding Procurement and its Business Significance At the heart of every thriving business is an effective and efficient procurement process. Procurement, in its simplest form, is the process by which businesses acquire the goods, services, or works they need from external sources. Introduction A.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 14, 2023

Introduction Welcome to the dynamic world of procurement, where businesses are constantly seeking innovative ways to manage their supply chains more efficiently and effectively. One strategy that has captured considerable attention is procurement outsourcing.

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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.

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Arkestro

AUGUST 1, 2022

For the longest time, the procurement scale has tipped in favor of the buyer. However, the post-pandemic era has seen a dramatic shift in the business landscape. Porter’s book Competitive Strategy outlines what became known as Porter’s Five Forces —a framework used to analyze a business’ competitive environment.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 11, 2018

You’d be hard pressed to find a major industry today that isn’t talking up blockchain as a cure-all for the ills of global supply chains. The idea of a virtual, distributed ledger that can serve as an indelible system of record for any number of business transactions between supply-chain partners — well, it’s irresistible.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

MARCH 20, 2023

To successfully align your data and analytics strategy with your business strategy, you need the right data architecture in place. A recent IBV Chief Data Officer study revealed that 63% the top the CDOs surveyed are aligned with the business strategy in compared to 48% of other surveyed CDOs.

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