NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Improved communication, regular performance assessments, and joint value creation efforts lead to better supplier performance, reduced risks, and potential cost savings through optimized partnerships. These insights enable data-driven decision-making, negotiation strategies, and risk mitigation, leading to more informed procurement choices.

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Strategic Sourceror

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Steel said it anticipated its earnings would be negatively impacted because of weaker demand and having to charge customers less to account for the surplus in supply. In the Institute for Supply Management's September report tracking nationwide manufacturing activity, steel was among the commodities listed as costing less.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Staff Your Purchasing Department Effectively Learn how to assemble the right team for your purchasing department and assign buyer responsibilities strategically. Create a Purchasing Dashboard Build a Purchasing Dashboard to monitor key performance indicators and set appropriate departmental goals.

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Positive Purchasing

DECEMBER 6, 2022

This would necessitate a close operational relationship as buyer and supplier will need to know the farmers personally and interact regularly. Unlocking this next level of value requires a new form of buyer and supplier collaboration, where what is achieved together can be greater than the sum of each party’s individual achievement.

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Una

AUGUST 9, 2022

Suppliers and manufacturers are paying more to ship products to buyers, experiencing shortages and continued supply chain disruptions, and needing to find creative ways to offset the burden of higher prices. Ascend Wellness Holdings | Bettering Their Bottom Line with Una.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

The recent disruptions to supply chains caused by the coronavirus epidemic in China have given supply managers the world over pause for thought. Now more than ever, businesses must improve the efficiency of their supply chains not only to maintain a competitive advantage but also to reduce risk.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Standalone metrics of metrics borrowed from other companies have a low chance of success because : They are not part of an overall supply management program. and procurement and supply management operations. What to evaluate should be related to the requirements of the particular buyer (Knowledge Works, CIPS).

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 6, 2019

In essence, sourcing is the first point of contact between the buyer and supplier organizations, which makes it a very formative phase of the overall relationship for collaboration. The responsibility of sourcing responsibly is shared between stakeholder, supplier, buyer and society at large. Responsible Sourcing. Circular Economy.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 14, 2020

This is perhaps an extreme example, but it highlights how COVID-19 is causing severe disruptions to supply chains. The broader issue is that border controls and travel bans limit the ability of supply managers to identify and qualify new suppliers.

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SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Buying: Buying, in the supply chain context, refers to the act of obtaining goods or services in exchange for monetary consideration. It is a fundamental activity within procurement, emphasizing the exchange of value between the buyer and the seller.

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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. I completed my MCIPS there and then moved into consulting.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 14, 2023

They can also create adversarial relationships between buyers and suppliers, as they often involve tough negotiations and a focus on short-term gains rather than long-term collaboration. Moreover, traditional procurement models can be slow and bureaucratic, lacking the flexibility to adapt to changing business needs and market conditions.

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Procurement Insights

AUGUST 30, 2023

In this test case, the public sector organization realized a year-over-year 23% cost of goods savings for seven consecutive years while simultaneously reducing the number of buyers required to manage the contract to 3 from an original 23. Delivery performance and product quality also improved dramatically.”

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SPLC (Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council)

MAY 18, 2018

About the Council: Founded in 2013, the Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council convenes buyers, suppliers, and public interest advocates to develop programs that simplify and standardize sustainable purchasing efforts by large organizations. Custodial Supplies Management. Case Study Title. City of Portland, Oregon.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 5, 2024

It promises to assist with improving buyer and supplier collaboration. LUPR also leverages the power of Salesforce CRM to lead the transformation of Supply Management. Part Analytics Part Analytics is an AI-powered supply management platform focusing on direct materials sourcing.

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The Good Spending

JANUARY 4, 2023

Buyers of direct materials will empathize with the availability and quality of an item rather than the price itself. Category strategy will elaborate on logistical and supply management aspects, i.e., inventory planning and supply chain configuration. Type of product Direct materials constitute the final product.

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World of Procurement blog

JANUARY 27, 2021

When I graduated college with my shiny new Supply Chain Management degree, I figured I was heading into my first job to work on supplier contract negotiations, optimizing production line output, and all of the other 'sexy' supply chain management strategy we had spent two years learning about.

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Procurement Software

MAY 16, 2023

Onventis Onventis provides a Procure-to-Pay module for buyers that streamlines the procurement process from purchasing to payment. The software automates workflows and approvals, manages supplier catalogues, and provides real-time analytics for better decision-making.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 9, 2019

However, in our online course “ Supply Management Contract Writing ,” we explore six in detail, including when to formalize obligations and rights, to control and allocate risk, and to agree on how exceptions will be handled. How do you decide if you need a contract for a purchase or not?

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HICX

JULY 4, 2022

According to Charlotte de Brabandt , Representative of the Institute for Supply Management , we are just getting started with this change. “We Fundamentally, suppliers and buyers already have a solid relationship, but it needs to be nurtured. Both sides must ask themselves ‘Are we driving the needs of the business?’

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Of course, issue management is critical and will involve all critical parties until resolution. Many organizations have developed web-based portals or use other cloud-based services to tie the supplier and buyer together. Effective supplier relationship management is an important element of a successful procurement program.

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