ivalua

JUNE 29, 2020

We believe that a key pillar of this transformation is the supply chain. With such growth comes supply chain complexity. Shift towards self-contracting and self-distribution: With health systems gaining significant scale and wanting more control over their supply chain, this shift is accelerating.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 219

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain 219

Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Maintaining quality and brand image in a supply chain can pose a business risk if you’re a manufacturer. Therefore a supply chain contract or sponsorship agreement would be best in such instances. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Duration Of The Contract.

Contract 108

Contract Supply Chain Optimization Supply chain Quantity 108

Zycus Cognitive Procurement

DECEMBER 15, 2022

As we are coming to the end of the year, procurement and supply chain leaders across industries initiate their annual strategic planning process for the next year. We have shortlisted 7 C ritical T rends that will help supply chain leaders and practitioners to build a strategic blueprint for 2023 and beyond.

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Supply chain management Supply chain management Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization 52

Spend Matters

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Categories: Procurement Systems & Architecture , Risk Performance and Compliance , Supply Risk Tags: PRO This Spend Matters PRO Vendor Analysis provides an overview of CreditRiskMonitor and its AI-powered financial risk analytics solution, SupplyChainMonitor.

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Risk Supply Chain Optimization Price Buyers 82

Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 23, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Why is Supply Chain Management Important? A company’s supply chain usually comprises all the operations between sourcing raw materials and delivering the product to customers. We will now look more into the benefits of KM in supply chain management.

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 7, 2023

Supplier collaboration goes beyond traditional buyer-supplier relationships by promoting cooperation, transparency, and innovation throughout the supply chain. Regular collaboration between buyers and suppliers helps align their goals and strategies, making sure that every interaction benefits both parties.

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supply chain software solutions Collaboration Suppliers Supply Chain Efficiency 130

EazyStock

APRIL 18, 2023

Supply chain managers and inventory management professionals face a constant barrage of supply chain crises, with one always waiting around the corner. With every crisis comes the potential for supply chain disruption that can cause chaos for stock-holding businesses. Global supply chains.

Supply Chain Optimization 52

Supply Chain Optimization supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain 52

ivalua

JULY 13, 2022

Buyers are expected to scrutinize every aspect of the purchasing process to identify ways to reduce their carbon footprint, source sustainable materials, and promote diversity. As the sourcing function evolves, digital procurement technologies have become crucial tools for buyers to capture and report their sustainability achievements.

Sustainability 130

Sustainability Buyers Suppliers Procurement 130

Spend Matters

JANUARY 4, 2023

Categories: Procurement Systems & Architecture Tags: PRO In this Spend Matters PRO Vendor Analysis, we give an overview of Makersite, a Design-for-Supply (DFS) solution that enables customers to understand the underlying tradeoffs and options between cost, sustainability and risk linked to the design of their products.

Supply Chain Optimization 76

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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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Spend Matters

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

What it does Calculum is a cloud-based analytics solution that specializes in optimizing payment terms. It currently supports buyers (suppliers are on the roadmap) and can be integrated into procurement and accounts payable IT solutions.

Supply Chain Optimization 91

Supply Chain Optimization Negotiation Buyers Suppliers 91

Spend Matters

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Calculum — Calculum is a cloud-based analytics solution that specializes in optimizing payment terms. It currently supports buyers (suppliers are on the roadmap) and can be integrated into procurement and accounts payable IT solutions. Its founders have extensive supply chain and enterprise technology experience.

Supply Chain Optimization 89

Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement team Buyers 89

Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

LevaData is an Al-powered supply management platform that enables customers to improve the way they launch new products and manage existing ones by allowing them to optimize for cost and risk. More precisely, LevaData focuses on Design-for-Supply (DFS). Even now, supply chains are far from being back to “normal.”

Sourcing 79

Sourcing Supply Chain Optimization Procurement strategies Supply chain 79

The Thomas Blog

AUGUST 2, 2022

In a recent Industrial Buyer's Search Habits Survey , one purchasing supervisor that "having more online information like specifications, pricing, lead time, and stock levels online are important when I'm vetting new suppliers and will make my job easier.". Make Buyers Contact You. appropriate certification.

Buyers 144

Buyers Quality Ethics Export 144

IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

BPR examples are not one-time projects, but rather examples of a continuous journey of innovation and change focused on optimizing end-to-end processes and eliminating redundancies. The purpose of BPR is to streamline workflows , eliminate unnecessary steps and improve resource utilization.

Supply Chain Efficiency 54

Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization supply chain budgeting supply chain software solutions 54

ivalua

MAY 28, 2014

In my last blog post, “ Will your supply chain lead in the next decade? ,” I talked about Gartner’s first-day focus at their Supply Chain Executive Summit in Phoenix, Arizona. This is an especially important message for manufacturers’ supply chain organizations.

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Spend Matters

AUGUST 31, 2022

Categories: Analytics , Market Intelligence , Procurement , Procurement Systems & Architecture , Purchasing and Sourcing , Requisition / PO Management , Risk Performance and Compliance , Spend Analysis Tags: PRO Direct materials is a hot market for procurement solutions, and this has become even more the case since the Covid crisis.

Supply Chain Optimization 79

Supply Chain Optimization Material management Sourcing Influencing 79

SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 14, 2023

In supply chain management, total lead time is a crucial metric encompassing the period from customer order to delivery, be it in B2B or B2C scenarios. As a critical supply parameter, managing lead time is essential for mitigating uncertainties in the supply chain.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 75

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Real-time Visibility 75

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

A successful procurement transformation involves a strategic overhaul of processes, technologies, and approaches to achieve greater efficiency, cost savings, risk management, and value creation. These insights enable data-driven decision-making, negotiation strategies, and risk mitigation, leading to more informed procurement choices.

Procurement 52

Procurement Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Spend Matters

JULY 21, 2022

It currently offers a SxM solution that is rapidly growing to cover other processes (sourcing, contract management, order collaboration, cost optimization). Procurence’s solution (Meercat) provides customers with rich features to manage their suppliers and their risk, emphasizing supply quality management and project-based procurement.

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Market analysis Procurement Quality management Supply Chain Optimization 71

SCMDOJO

AUGUST 4, 2023

From improving cash flow and reducing carrying costs to increasing product turnover and minimizing the risk of obsolescence, there are plenty of advantages to be gained. Following the ever-changing nature of businesses, optimal cost control has not always taken the front seat in the priority list. What are the effects to be expected?

Inventory 90

Inventory Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Raw materials 90

Skill Dynamics

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Procurement negotiation refers to a buyer (usually from a company) and a seller (usually from a supplier) working together and discussing the likes of pricing, terms, conditions, and other aspects of a procurement contract. Advanced techniques via elevated supply chain skills empower procurement teams to handle complicated interactions.

Negotiation 52

Negotiation Procurement Procurement strategies Buyers 52

Arkestro

MAY 9, 2022

Ongoing Supply Chain Challenges. In a March 2022 article in The Harvard Business Review titled “ Are the Risks of Global Supply Chains Starting to Outweigh the Rewards?” Shih tackles the wide range of supply chain challenges that procurement professionals suddenly have to account for.

Procurement 52

Procurement supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Optimization Real-time Visibility 52

Procurement Tactics

JULY 2, 2023

Effective planning can begin by setting clear objectives, defining the scope and deliverables, estimating the timeframe of the procurement process, and identifying potential risks and inconveniences. To continue to optimize procurement processes, implement these lessons in future job orders.

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supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency Negotiation Budget 184

Procurement Insights

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Survey results indicate that many core supplier management functions, including risk management, relationship management, performance management, innovation management, and CSR/Sustainability management, are still supported by generic applications such as Excel, SharePoint, and Teams or by no system at all.

Suppliers 62

Suppliers Buyers Risk management Supply Chain Optimization 62

Skill Dynamics

AUGUST 15, 2022

There are various models for supplier relationship management and it’s a complex function involving assessment, advanced evaluation, and subsequent action planning to continuously optimize long-term relationships. When buyers invest in their relationships they are typically reciprocated by the supplier, and with a diverse array of benefits.

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Supplier relationship management Suppliers Strategy Management 52

Una

MAY 23, 2023

Group purchasing and indirect spend Indirect Spend, with her diverse and multifaceted nature, longed for a Sourcing Hero to swoop in and optimize her procurement processes. Along came Group Purchasing, the dashing protagonist with an unparalleled ability to unite like-minded buyers and channel their collective strength.

Purchasing 97

Purchasing Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Procurement 97

IBM Supply Chain Blog

JANUARY 22, 2024

As-a-service models are expected to become more prevalent, with IDC forecasting that 65% of tech buyers will prioritize these models by 2026​​ This shift echoes the response to economic pressures and the need to fill talent gaps in IT operations.

Data 110

Data Sustainability Innovation Buyers 110

Pipefy

JANUARY 9, 2023

Supply chain risks heightened by geopolitical conflict. What all of these obstacles have made clear is that process resilience and long-term procurement strategies are essential for mitigating future risks. In 2022, the five biggest procurement issues experienced by B2B buyers were: Reliable delivery (43%).

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 59

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Procurement Procurement team Supply Chain Efficiency 59

Let's Talk Supply Chain

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Today I’m joined by MODIFI , a forward-thinking global financial services technology brand who are on a mission to reinvent global commerce – despite supply chain disruption. 12.13] A closer look at how MODIFI works for buyers, how it helps to mitigate risk, and the many benefits. It’s a very neat solution!”.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency Buyers Supply Chain Optimization Export 52

Una

JUNE 8, 2023

We need to focus on those that are critical for maintaining a reliable supply chain, optimizing costs, driving innovation, improving efficiency , and supporting strategic objectives. Bottom right] Bottleneck items: These are items that have a high supply risk but a low profit impact.

Suppliers 52

Suppliers Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization 52

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.

Collaboration 66

Collaboration Supply Chain Optimization Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting 66

Zycus Cognitive Procurement

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Are you looking to create greater value from your procurement-supplier synergies but strict sustainability & regulatory compliances, risk vulnerabilities along with political instability are bringing in new challenges for you? Changing Roles of Buyers. This was the first significant change in the buyers’ role.

Procurement 52

Procurement Buyers Leadership Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Jaggaer

APRIL 14, 2020

On top of this, a growing number of truck and van drivers are off work, often with symptoms of the virus, while many warehouse workers are unhappy about the risks posed. At the end of March, long queues of European Union trucks built up on the Turkish border as Turkey imposed a 14-day quarantine to reduce the risk of the spread of Covid-19.

supply chain budgeting 52

supply chain budgeting Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 5, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Procurement is one of the sole functions in an organization that can truly implement and realizes quality and sustainability initiatives in the line; considering procurement’s ability to impact the global supply chain network at the supplier level. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

Suppliers 98

Suppliers Management Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain 98

Spend Matters

JUNE 19, 2023

I have seen top-performing vendors integrate with solutions for multi-tier supply chain mapping, check suppliers against multiple country-based blacklists and even verify ownership of bank accounts in many countries. Supplier risk management Capacity to manage supplier risk (identify, assess, mitigate, monitor).

Suppliers 80

Suppliers Collaboration Buyers Supply Chain Optimization 80

Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 9, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Procurement operations are the backbone of every company’s supply chain. Fundamental to procurement is the acquisition of goods and services from a party that’s further up the supply chain. appeared first on Supply Chain Game Changer™.

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