SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

In the dynamic landscape of supply chain management, precise terminology is paramount. In supply chain management, acquisition typically implies a more comprehensive and strategic approach, often involving negotiations, contracts, and sometimes mergers or partnerships.

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Supply Chain Opz

MARCH 6, 2015

As pressure to improve supply chain cost performance increases for many companies, the evaluation and selection of competent suppliers becomes a key concern. In this article, Professor Burcu Keskin from University of Alabama will share 7 trends that procurement and supply chain management professionals should watch.

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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. As the COVID-19 pandemic disrupts global supply chains, procurement organizations around the world are scrambling to react.

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Empowering CPO

MAY 31, 2023

In essence, SRM is a comprehensive approach to managing an enterprise’s interactions with the organizations that supply the goods and services it uses. The main objective of SRM is to streamline and improve processes between a buyer and its suppliers. Risk Mitigation: As mentioned, part of SRM involves risk management.

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SupplyShift

APRIL 20, 2018

When it comes to supply chain data collection and for achieving responsible sourcing goals, most companies start with an Excel-based assessment that is sent out via email to a few key, strategic suppliers. By the time the supply chain manager is able to identify the issue, it’s all over Facebook and Twitter.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 14, 2023

It is a strategic process that involves identifying business needs, sourcing suppliers, negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality products or services. The value of using technology to track sales and inventory in real time for better supply chain management.

Innovation 52

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SupplyShift

APRIL 20, 2018

When it comes to supply chain data collection and for achieving responsible sourcing goals, most companies start with an Excel-based assessment that is sent out via email to a few key, strategic suppliers. By the time the supply chain manager is able to identify the issue, it’s all over Facebook and Twitter.

Supply Chain Efficiency 40

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 15, 2020

It’s no fluke that 2 of the top 3 prioritized strategies by Procurement Leaders over the next 12 months are focused on risk & CSR (Deloitte 2019). Adopting solutions that enhance risk management, transparency, visibility & compliance is more important now than ever before. Sustainability is hot.

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ivalua

JULY 8, 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic disrupts global supply chains, procurement organizations around the world are scrambling to react. There are many supply chain management lessons to learn from the Covid-19 crisis. However, some organizations are better prepared to weather this storm than others. Financial, etc.).

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 21, 2020

Focus areas included in the SRM cycle (in no particular order are): Risk Management Financial Stability Supplier Self-Assessment Evaluation of Supplier Performance Auditing (amongst other Governance Activities) Supplier Development Programs & Training Buyer-Supplier Collaboration (Inquiries & Communication) Category Management.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

We affirm several of the same areas (Supply Chain, Risk Management, P2P, Innovation Driven Procurement, Contract Management, SaaS….), E-procurement allows aid-funded buyers to compare prices quickly and easily, to review specifications and delivery dates from suppliers worldwide. Risk Management.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 8, 2019

Focus areas included in the SRM cycle (in no particular order are): Risk Management Financial Stability Supplier Self-Assessment Evaluation of Supplier Performance Auditing (amongst other Governance Activities) Supplier Development Programs & Training Buyer-Supplier Collaboration (Inquiries & Communication) Category Management.

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Procurement Heads

JANUARY 4, 2023

As a Buyer at British Airways, I bought a range of different categories from engineering spares to airport services. I joined KPMG in their supply chain practice and spend the next 16 years on consulting assignments in a smaller firm. Reliable supply is number one because of disruption to supply chains.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Best-in-Class for Healthcare Supply Chain Management? Are ERP systems better than best-in-class supply chain solutions for managing healthcare supply chains? They both do the same thing, or do they?

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Arkestro

MARCH 8, 2024

These winners continue to go above and beyond to overcome challenges, advance supply chain management and make the impossible, possible.” Recipients of this year’s award will be profiled in Supply & Demand Chain Executive’s March 2024 issue, which will be distributed at MODEX 2024 and at www.SDCExec.com.

Demand 52

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 9, 2019

Even in the most tactical procurement roles, a buyer should be able to visualize the purchasing process from beginning to end. What is risk management? Simplified, risk management is the process of identifying things that can go wrong, having a plan for handling those things if they do go wrong, and executing that plan.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

Growing global complexity in supply chain management has forced organizations to look towards technology as their silver bullet; serving as the missing link between people (supply chain actors) and the ability to collaborate at scale. Check out What Exactly is Blockchain? And How Does it Work? Infographic).

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Procurement Software

JULY 4, 2023

RPA will over time take away a lot of the need for operational buyers and purchase admin roles. Blockchain can be used across various industries, including both finance and end-to-end supply chain management. Security of supply Risk management – covering a broad range of potential use cases.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

As a result, you can ensure that your production team can mass-produce high-quality items that would delight your buyers. Here’s a seven-item list of how preventive IT can help reduce supply chain breakdowns: 1. Downtime in supply chain management can have a significant impact on the business.

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