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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.
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?
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Procurement Templates
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Process Efficiency: Streamline procurement processes through automation, reducing lead times and operational costs. Action Steps: Automate Processes: Implement cutting-edge procurement software to automate routine tasks, reducing manual errors and boosting efficiency. Cut the waffle and get to the point.
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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)).
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.
ivalua
MAY 30, 2025
As supply chains become more interconnected and risks more dynamic, traditional procurement tools fall short. These technologies work in concert to enable AI-driven procurement, which, in turn, leads to faster, smarter, and more efficient operations. And they don’t require constant human intervention.
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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”?
Procurement Insights
JANUARY 3, 2025
Here’s a breakdown of the shifts over this period: 2011: Procurement as a Tactical Function Primary Focus on Cost Savings : In 2011, CFOs largely viewed procurement as a cost-control function , tasked with negotiating contracts, reducing spend, and maintaining compliance with budgets.
Planergy
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
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. Why is Business Budgeting Important? Budgeting should be part of regular financial planning.
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. What is Efficiency and Effectiveness?
TYA Suite
MAY 13, 2025
The main goal of operational procurement is to ensure that the right products and services are available when needed, at the best possible cost, with minimal waste or delays. The procurement team reviews these requests to ensure theyre aligned with the companys budget and strategy.
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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.
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.
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. Implement a robust supplier performance management program such as JAGGAER Supply Chain Collaboration.
NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)
DECEMBER 14, 2022
Until you can leverage what it takes to succeed, most businesses today will struggle to maintain fiscal viability and relevance in the Modern Global Market. The root causes of these issues often stem from a clash of the following critical Supply Chain Variables: Poor Toxic Culture. Inability to execute good Business Strategies.
Planergy
MAY 8, 2025
5] Scalable Tools Handle Rising Demand: With 95% of organizations reporting increased procurement workloads, digital systems are helping teams scale, reduce cycle times, and handle complex supplier networks more efficiently. [4][5] 7] This proactive approach supports continuity and reduces the impact of supply chain disruptions.
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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. million in 2015.
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.
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.
Procurement Tactics
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
Of course, there are companies that have already adopted sustainability in their supply chain. . In this article, we will briefly discuss sustainability in procurement and its significance to businesses. Additionally, we will show you some companies that have embraced sustainability in their supply chain. .
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Supply Chain Game Changer
JULY 20, 2021
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Do you have a business and want to make it a success? When you want to make your business a success, then you need to think out of the box with respect to your expense management. You will need to make significant changes in your business strategy. Subscribe Here!
Supply Chain Game Changer
JULY 14, 2021
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Procurement and Sustainability are your business’ Yin and Yang. At the crossroads of sustainability, technology, and the broader supplier base lies smart, sustainable, and scaling supply chain growth; growth that comes with a balance of people, planet, and profitability in mind.
Jaggaer
APRIL 14, 2020
Define your procurement response strategy. Catch the on-demand webinar on building business continuity plans and business strategies for the short, mid and long-term. This is perhaps an extreme example, but it highlights how COVID-19 is causing severe disruptions to supply chains. The longer-term impacts.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
2024 is coming at us fast and the supply chain is front-and-center when it comes to geopolitical tensions and wars plaguing the globe. Just this week, retail brands called for safe travel on the Red Sea amidst growing rates and delays and regional fighting that has cost over $80B in inventory. Yes, don’t forget the pirates.
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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)
MARCH 16, 2023
Spend Management is a critical function within an organization, and it involves the strategic management of the company’s spending to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and enhance profitability. We should also monitor the actual expenses against the projected spend to ensure that we are staying within our budget.”
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.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
JANUARY 15, 2024
Enterprises now recognize the importance of leveraging innovative technologies to drive digital transformation and achieve cost efficiency. However, a lack of precise top-level planning and a narrow focus on technology without integration with business needs led to significant investments with suboptimal results for many companies.
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Supply Chain Game Changer
JULY 2, 2021
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Businesses have come a long way from just selling products and services to refining various processes and audience targeting. Today, running a business is undoubtedly rewarding but challenging at the same time. Your decisions will have a significant impact on the overall business.
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Arkestro
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
Organizations across the globe are rethinking their procurement practices and policies, recognizing that ethical procurement isnt just about following trends; its about building a more inclusive, efficient, and equitable supply chain. While this represents a substantial investment, the benefits are undeniable.
Pipefy
MARCH 6, 2023
Supply chain interruptions, worker shortages, and rising inflation costs that emerged with the pandemic have forever changed the economic landscape. Far more businesses have quickly adapted to online models and remote work than anyone expected. Here’s where a robust operational efficiency program is more effective.
The Good Spending
AUGUST 23, 2022
The fight for discounts will lead to applying either of three project management levers - Time, Budget, or Scope - and the inevitable quality deterioration. Value as the downstream effect of procurement In this post, we explained the differences between the efficiency and effectiveness of public procurement. Demand reduction.
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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. Often it involves attempting to streamline the procurement process and minimise waste within the supply chain.
Empowering CPO
JULY 16, 2023
Through our technologically advanced and innovative approach, we have been successful in helping businesses reduce costs, optimize supplier relationships, manage procurement risks, and ultimately drive profitable growth. With EmpoweringCPO, your procurement processes are not just managed; they’re transformed and empowered.
Procurement Insights
JUNE 1, 2025
Hansen was publicly referencing and implementing AI concepts in the late 1990s , notably through “advanced self-learning algorithms” in procurement and supply chain applications. Bottom-Line Results: Modestmainly efficiency gains in data-heavy tasks, but no widespread transformation. By May 2017, it had risen to No.
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IBM Supply Chain Blog
JANUARY 25, 2024
.” Read the “Presidio AI Framework” paper to learn how to address generative AI risks with guardrails across the expanded AI life cycle As generative AI continues to go mainstream, organizations are excited about the potential to transform processes, reduce costs and increase business value.
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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.
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. Among those executives in finance, the percentage rose to 67%.
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IBM Supply Chain Blog
JANUARY 16, 2024
Successful companies fuse product development practices with overarching business strategies to ensure sustainable innovations that will resonate efficiently and sustainably with customers—both in existing markets and among new target audiences. Will a product or feature drive specific and measurable business value?
Empowering CPO
JULY 16, 2023
Through our technologically advanced and innovative approach, we have been successful in helping businesses reduce costs, optimize supplier relationships, manage procurement risks, and ultimately drive profitable growth. With EmpoweringCPO, your procurement processes are not just managed; they’re transformed and empowered.
Finale Inventory
JULY 21, 2024
Determining the total manufacturing cost allows companies to make well-informed decisions regarding product pricing and overall business strategies. Additionally, evaluating total manufacturing cost helps businesses assess the impact of cost fluctuations on profit margins and adjust pricing strategies accordingly.
Pipefy
JANUARY 30, 2024
Procurement technology landscape Procurement technology is primarily designed to simplify procurement processes and reduce costs, but it’s grown to offer so many more benefits than that, with the greatest one being transforming procurement into a source of reliable strategic influence.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
DECEMBER 20, 2023
A robust AI strategy will enable these organizations to navigate the complexities of integrating AI, adapt quickly to technological advancements and optimize their processes, operational efficiency and overall growth. What is an AI strategy? A successful AI strategy should act as a roadmap for this plan.
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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. In the past, that meant cutting facilities budgets or reigning in travel allowances. Operations are, after all, where the money is spent.
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Planergy
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Vertical Integration: By taking control of different stages of the production or distribution process, businesses can gain supply chain control, reduce costs, increase efficiency, and differentiate their products and services. What is Horizontal Integration?
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