Arkestro

DECEMBER 26, 2024

As the procurement industry and supply chains become more tech-driven and complex, one fact is clear: companies that embrace industry trends will be best positioned to thrive in the challenging procurement landscape of 2025 and beyond. Here are five key trends that will shape procurement and supply chain management in the coming year.

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Procurement Heads

MARCH 27, 2023

The thing I’m most passionate about is ensuring that we, as buyers, are ensuring the company uses the money and resources we’ve got in a way that benefits our customers and wider society so that we can get true value for money. Sustainability is one of those, and supply chains can influence carbon emissions in a huge way.

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Spend Matters

MAY 8, 2023

prior to P2P execution) and/or downstream activities, new or existing products, procurement and/or supply chain functions, etc. These capabilities further extend Coupa’s existing advanced supply chain capabilities (Supply Chain Planning and Design solution).

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Building Stronger Relationship s : Effective Approaches to Multi-Tier Supplier Collaboration A chain is only as strong as its weakest link—but what if you can’t evaluate the entire chain? Tier 1 suppliers and their suppliers—and their suppliers’ suppliers—make up an organization’s multi-tier supply chain.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 10, 2018

Supply chain collaboration is a hot topic today and no wonder: companies that collaborate effectively across the supply chain have enjoyed dramatic reductions in inventories and costs, together with improvements in speed, service levels, and customer satisfaction. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Making The Right Choices.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

JANUARY 13, 2025

GAINS is the supply chain performance optimization company. So, with GAINS, supply chain teams can make all the right decisions at speed and scale to right-size inventory, strengthen performance, and fulfill customer promises. Today Im joined by leading tech company, GAINS. Check out our other podcasts HERE.

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Sourcing agencies excel in handling these intricacies, ensuring a smooth and efficient flow of products from supplier to buyer. Specializing in industrial engineering, lean manufacturing, and B2B sourcing, they work with businesses of all sizes, offering expertise in supply chain processes, continuous improvement, and leadership.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The global Inventory management business processes that we focussed on made phenomenal improvements: Supply/Demand Planning. The gap in our ERP planning between demand and supply was reduced by 85%, resulting in a significant reduction in over ordering.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Taking a holistic approach in order to achieve Inventory Turnover Breakthrough results meant that I needed to consider the End To End Supply Chain. Supply/Demand Planning. Given the volatility of Sales/Customer forecasts it is critical to have a flexible, lead time agnostic Supply Chain.

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EazyStock

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The extended sales period sees increased pressure on companies to get ahead on their demand planning and ensure they have the necessary inventory. This year, purchasing teams are also facing continued challenges due to global supply chain and logistics pressures, component shortages, and soaring prices for electricity and fuel.

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EazyStock

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The extended Black Week sales period sees increased pressure on companies to get ahead on their demand planning and ensure they have the necessary inventory. Tips for inventory planning during Black Friday. Keep track of lead times and increase visibility in the supply chain.

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EazyStock

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The extended Black Week sales period sees increased pressure on companies to get ahead on their demand planning and ensure they have the necessary inventory. Tips for inventory planning during Black Friday. Keep track of lead times and increase visibility in the supply chain. The post appeared first on.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

JUNE 15, 2023

Resources: Buyer’s Guide: How to Buy Last-mile Delivery Technology The Ultimate Guide on Shipping Process Report: Eye on last-mile for logistics Watch the podcast episode where we discuss the Last Minute Last Mile with FarEye.

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

Well-defined contracts help ensure suppliers meet expectations while protecting the buyer's interests. Cost benchmarking and market intelligence Data visualization and reporting Predictive analytics for demand planning Data-driven procurement not only improves efficiency, but also empowers more strategic decision making to maximize value.

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The Procuretech Podcast

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

She studied Procurement and Supply Chain in Bordeaux and then moved into the corporate world, starting out in the FMCG industry, moving then into aeronautics and then finally the automotive industry. Understanding knock-on effects and having predictive models to be able to evaluate this impact on the overall supply chain is key.

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Finale Inventory

JULY 26, 2024

From real-time inventory tracking to automated order management, barcode scanning for precise data entry, integrations with popular ecommerce platforms, multi-location inventory management, and forecasting tools for demand planning, Finale Inventory covers all aspects of inventory management with finesse.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 26, 2018

Creating a long horizon is important because the buyer need to have an accurate sense of a supplier’s total capacity for producing over time. Regulations and customs duties often change with the new year, so that information has to be incorporated into a long-range scenario.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 18, 2018

In particular, retail stores are still struggling with the challenge of efficiently shipping items directly to the buyer. It’s one thing for a million-plus square-foot distribution center to pick and ship an online order. That’s precisely what it’s designed to do.

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Procurement Tactics

MARCH 27, 2023

18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Supply Chain Forecasting — Everything You Should Know Supply chain forecasting is about making predictions from both past and present information. What is Supply Chain Forecasting?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 30, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. “We are a Supply Chain Services Company,” I was told. “If we are truly a Supply Chain Services Company, then why is our Inventory Turnover only at 7?”, I needed to meet with the company leaders in the Supply Chain function quickly.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

“We are a Supply Chain Services Company,” I was told. “If we are truly a Supply Chain Services Company, then why is our Inventory Turnover only at 7?”, I needed to meet with the company leaders in the Supply Chain function quickly. Supply/Demand Planning.

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