ivalua

JUNE 4, 2020

A review of the key elements in supplier management for manufacturers and how Source-to-Pay procurement technology can support the journey towards supply chain resilience and agility in times of crisis. There are many supply chain management lessons to learn from the Covid-19 crisis.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 173

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply chain resilience Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain 173

World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

Well-defined contracts help ensure suppliers meet expectations while protecting the buyer's interests. The procurement team manages the order, monitors quality, ensures on-time delivery, processes invoices, and handles any issues that arise during fulfillment. Buyer/Purchasing Agent - Executes purchase orders and transactions.

Strategic sourcing 52

Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Sourcing Supply Chain Efficiency 52

ivalua

JULY 8, 2020

These challenges in the direct material supply chain pose a real threat, especially in a time of crisis. Managing a Complex Network of Direct Material Suppliers. Manufacturing supply chains are notoriously complex, and this fact has been a common topic of the news media throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 26

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply chain resilience Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain 26

Arkestro

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Limited Supplier Network. To address supplier challenges, you must ensure your preferred providers can meet your changing needs and that you have a diverse supply base. Supply Chain Visibility. Supply chain visibility is another critical issue. Managing Supplier Relationships.

Real-time Visibility 52

Real-time Visibility Procurement e2e Raw materials 52

IBM Supply Chain Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

For years, supply chain professionals have measured success by how well they have been able to drive down costs and drive up efficiency. Just-in-time (JIT) became an artform and masters of the practice achieved new levels of precision. Why is supply chain resiliency important?

Supply chain resilience 52

Supply chain resilience Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization 52

IBM Supply Chain Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

At the same time, complex and fragmented supply chains can introduce challenges like supply chain compliance and fraud mitigation. Supplier visibility and traceability is growing in importance to help achieve environmental, social and governance (ESG) targets.

Supply Chain Efficiency 91

Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization supply chain budgeting Supply chain 91