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The Big Interview with Lorna Baker

Procurement Heads

Procurement at Futures involves negotiating and renegotiating contracts for all goods, works and services. We’re responsible for the supplier management and then supporting the business in contract management as well. We’re a point of escalation, for dealing with issues and supporting through the exit of contracts.

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The Role of IT in Supply Chain!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) involves relationships between buyers and sellers or manufacturers and suppliers. Doing so clearly indicates how well each supplier meets their obligations, so you can negotiate contracts with those who need to improve. Demand Planning. Supplier Relationship Management.

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The Big Interview with Lorna Baker

Procurement Heads

Procurement at Futures involves negotiating and renegotiating contracts for all goods, works and services. We’re responsible for the supplier management and then supporting the business in contract management as well. We’re a point of escalation, for dealing with issues and supporting through the exit of contracts.

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Supply Chain Department – A Typical Structure

SCMDOJO

This includes implementing lean manufacturing principles and utilizing advanced planning software, so businesses can optimize production processes and minimize waste. Demand Planning and Inventory management Inventory management is crucial for ensuring adequate stock levels and minimizing carrying costs. Access yours here!

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Better Visibility for Direct Spend – Anne-Sophie Le Bloas from Ravacan

The Procuretech Podcast

Anne-Sophie cites the example of the consumer electronics industry where contract manufacturing is normal and the Tier 1 supplier is really just a gatekeeper to a number of external manufacturers. Demand planning. Ravacan can do this and intelligently switch the percentage split based on a number of different criteria.

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What is a Sourcing Agency and How does it work?

SCMDOJO

Sourcing agencies excel in handling these intricacies, ensuring a smooth and efficient flow of products from supplier to buyer. Proficient in Supply Chain Management, he specializes in Supplier Evaluation and contract Creation and acts as an adept Sourcing Agent.

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Critical differences between IT procurement and legacy sourcing

The Good Spending

The added value here is multifaceted – a single supplier responsible for the entire process and able to optimize it, a single contract instead of several contracts (equipment supply and warranty support, purchase of consumables, maintenance), avoidance of storage costs and working time of own staff, etc.