SCMDOJO

JULY 3, 2023

Choose between a broad overview of procurement and a focused course that focuses on certain topics like strategic sourcing, contract management, or supplier relationship management. Category Management plays a vital role in every business, regardless of its size. 7 steps of Category management Lesson 3.

Cost of ownership 81

Cost of ownership Procurement Category management supply chain software solutions 81

Procurement Tactics

AUGUST 25, 2022

Kearney where he spent 10 years in the consulting firm’s strategic IT and operations practice which drives client business transformation and optimization initiatives. He is a member of the advisory board for the world’s premiere global association for sourcing and procurement professionals.

Procurement 231

Procurement Supply Chain Optimization Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting 231

ivalua

AUGUST 17, 2021

There are, in fact different phases of procurement value creation that tie into the Source-to-Pay process: . Identifying Value , is where procurement teams leverage spend data and spend analysis to understand trends in spend and identify opportunities and develop category management strategies. .

Procurement 130

Procurement Procurement team Sourcing Supplier relationship management 130

Skill Dynamics

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Strategically negotiating with suppliers to secure competitive pricing, streamline logistics, and ensure timely deliveries has paid off for this vast e-commerce network. Just a few examples include: Strategic sourcing – optimize supplier selection and procurement strategies to meet specific organizational goals.

Negotiation 52

Negotiation Procurement Procurement strategies Buyers 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 25, 2019

Here at Supply Chain Game Changer our fundamental mission has been to share experiences and expertise in the areas of Supply Chain, Logistics, Distribution, Procurement, Business, Human Resources and more. What’s the Difference Between Commodity Management and Category Management? What is Supply Chain Management?

Category management 51

Category management Supply chain Supply chain management Supply chain management 51

Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 31, 2019

A while ago, we blogged about how more Startups are looking to Supply Chain Management to boost their productivity as they scale. Rather than taming out-of-control spend later , they’re maximizing profitability by being strategic about the company-wide spend now , by hiring a team of Procurement category managers.

Supply Chain Efficiency 72

Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain Supply chain management Supply chain management 72

Empowering CPO

JUNE 30, 2023

As a leading provider of procurement intelligence services, our mission is to empower Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) and their teams with insightful, actionable data that drives strategic decision-making. It involves everything from sourcing and procurement to production, distribution, and logistics.

Supply Chain Optimization 52

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

SCMDOJO

APRIL 3, 2022

Procurement eAuctions may be used in a multitude of sectors and domains, including industrial machinery, supply chains and logistical operations, telecommunications, commodities, and business technical support programs. Introduction to Strategic Sourcing. . Introduction to Category Management. Macfarlane, 2017).

Supply Chain Efficiency 139

Supply Chain Efficiency Bidding Procurement team supply chain software solutions 139

Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

Driving value through strategic sourcing and supplier collaboration. But the valuable contribution that Category Managers responsible for indirect spend make to the business often comes through cost avoidance, or the successful deferral of a contractual price increase or inflationary commodity prices.

Procurement 52

Procurement supply chain budgeting Price Negotiation 52

Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

Driving value through strategic sourcing and supplier collaboration. But the valuable contribution that Category Managers responsible for indirect spend make to the business often comes through cost avoidance, or the successful deferral of a contractual price increase or inflationary commodity prices.

Procurement 52

Procurement supply chain budgeting Price Negotiation 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

Looking back on the training process, our research, strategy, implementation and evaluation methods closely mirrored supplier relationship management and procurement management. In fact, it made me think of a specific chapter I read from Magnus Carlsson’s Strategic Sourcing and Category Management: Lessons Learned at IKEA.

Procurement 54

Procurement Supplier relationship management Suppliers Supply Chain Efficiency 54

Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 3, 2019

in this case, responsible sourcing. Locate category managers, strategic sourcing managers, quality managers, sustainability managers, and CSR managers in order to align the proper functions necessary to put an initiative surrounding responsible sourcing into place.

Sustainability 58

Sustainability Sourcing Supply Chain Efficiency Real-time Visibility 58

Una

MARCH 6, 2024

Supplier Relationship Management Yes, even certain relationships can be outsourced! Strategic Sourcing Need some expert advice? BPO firms and consultants can help you develop and implement strategies to optimize your sourcing and procurement activities, all in line with your business goals.

Procurement 52

Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain Purchasing Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Looking back on the training process, our research, strategy, implementation and evaluation methods closely mirrored supplier relationship management and procurement management. In fact, it made me think of a specific chapter I read from Magnus Carlsson’s Strategic Sourcing and Category Management: Lessons Learned at IKEA.

Procurement team 43

Procurement team Supplier relationship management Procurement Suppliers 43