SCMDOJO

JULY 24, 2023

Contract Logistics is a critical aspect of the supply chain that often remains behind the scenes but plays a significant role in ensuring the efficient movement and management of goods. Contract logistics is a specialized service offered by third-party logistics (3PL) providers to manage supply chain operations on behalf of a company.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 27, 2023

Traditional approaches to spend analysis relied heavily on manual processes and limited data visibility. Data Integration and Visibility: Connecting disparate data sources, such as procurement systems, supplier databases, and financial records, to create a centralized and holistic view of procurement activities.

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Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Data 40

Una

APRIL 11, 2023

These customizable application suites allow businesses to integrate and manage their most important divisions, departments, processes, and functions from one platform. Better data management: With all the data stored in a centralized system, an ERP can provide better visibility into key business metrics and performance indicators.

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supply chain software solutions Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Efficiency Raw materials 98

Procurement Software

APRIL 18, 2023

These negotiations take place in real time, with all prospective suppliers at once. This saves buyers not only money, but hours of conversation time. Live, and within an allotted time period, suppliers lower their prices against the nearest competitor in order to win your business.

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Bidding Supply Chain Efficiency Real-time Visibility Negotiation 52

IBM Supply Chain Blog

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

The real problem lies in how the IT is organized, which reflects in how their current applications/services are built and managed (refer to Conway’s law ). Lack of alignment of IT capabilities to business capabilities impacts time to market and business-IT.

Real-time Visibility 100

Real-time Visibility Data Cost of ownership Strategy 100

Pipefy

MAY 25, 2023

Among these tools, business process management (BPM) software with automation capabilities (BPA), robotic process automation (RPA), and artificial intelligence (AI) have emerged as the most effective. In HR, that includes compliance, employee onboarding and offboarding, performance management, skills training, and many more.

Real-time Visibility 52

Real-time Visibility e2e Data Leadership 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Check out Do you have a Freight Management Strategy or are you Spinning your Wheels? Why have so few companies adopted a Transportation Management System (TMS) solution? There are tremendous benefits but there are obstacles, real or perceived, that get in the way. Subscribe Here! Email Address. They would get better service.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Flawed or outdated Technology and Equipment that limits visibility. The Next Level Purchasing Body of Knowledge underpins, integrates and enhances the essential components of Supply Chain Management in simple how-to-do steps. The company leverages a few key metrics and assures that data is available in many cases in real time.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JULY 27, 2023

To navigate these challenges, industry players are turning to enterprise asset management (EAM) solutions. EAM is an invaluable tool that allows oil and gas companies to manage physical assets and infrastructure throughout their lifecycles—from design and procurement to maintenance and disposal. through 2030.

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Real-time Visibility Inventory Budget Data 60

Pipefy

MARCH 6, 2023

Many leaders today realize that a radical change is needed to keep up with changing business environments and requirements. This radical shift begins with reassessing existing business process management practices, strategies, and technologies.

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e2e Supply Chain Efficiency Real-time Visibility Change management 52

IBM Supply Chain Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Many enterprises struggle to derive real value from their cloud journeys and may continue to overspend. The key challenges with the traditional nature of SDLC are: Pre-development wait time of 4-8 weeks within architecture and design phase to get to development. Patterns (on paper) only as prescriptive guidance.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 72

Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Efficiency Real-time Visibility 72

Procurement Heads

JULY 19, 2023

For our latest CPO Spotlight, Stephen spoke with Sagar Bhardwaj , Head of Practice – Consumer, about what has changed for him professionally since he last spoke with Procurement Heads. How much has changed for you professionally since your last Head2Head with us? We are also fortunate to have invested in a really diverse team.

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Real-time Visibility Procurement Sustainability Import 130

ivalua

MARCH 15, 2016

The first one I attended was a topic on supply base management. He said he had seen it all in supply base management and had experienced the feeling of victory leaving plenty of blood on the floor in negotiating with suppliers in his day. He talked about how that experience with power was a real high at times.

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Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Efficiency Collaboration Suppliers 100

Let's Talk Supply Chain

JULY 27, 2022

While the most chaotic health pandemic in modern memory hasn’t helped supply chain managers, the ongoing labor shortage is one of the major factors that continues fueling the ongoing waves of delays, limitations, and stock-outs. while addressing ancilliary processes (tax, legal, change management, etc.)

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Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain software solutions Supply chain Real-time Visibility 115

SCMDOJO

MAY 13, 2022

A good way to understand longer end-to-end transit times which under the current scenario have increased dramatically on most of the major trade lanes is to take a closer look at where delays are more likely to happen. The extreme need to traverse these nuances has propelled logistics companies to develop new solutions and expand services.

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Supply Chain Optimization Supply chain Real-time Visibility e2e 83

Pipefy

JANUARY 10, 2024

If this still isn’t a priority in your business strategy, it’s time to make it one. In addition to cultural and performance strategies, the job market is extremely competitive, and attracting and retaining top talent becomes increasingly challenging as work models evolve and technological advancements change employees’ daily activities.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

This would prove to be my first real lesson in Cash Management which could not have been made more intense and immediate! The fact that we reached out to them and talked to them, as opposed to just not paying our bills and not telling them, bought us some goodwill and time. Visibility and Responsibility.

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Management Real-time Visibility Inventory Supply chain 53

Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

This article was posted on Oracle’s Supply Chain Management blog. Most supply chain leaders recognize that it’s an incredibly exciting time to be working in the field. At the same time, they must also develop strategies to significantly advance their capabilities in anticipation of overcoming their issues with the basics.

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Pipefy

JANUARY 11, 2023

In this post, we’ll explore what procurement transformation is, why it’s needed, and how it can help procurement teams meet changing needs and manage ever-evolving processes. Build better processes with the Definitive Guide to Workflow Management Download now. An abundance of manual work and rapidly changing processes.

Strategy 52

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FourKites

JANUARY 7, 2021

In contrast, supply chains that aren’t agile tend not to possess fast access to information, leaving their people to offer best guesses about the right response to changing conditions. Learn more about building agility with real-time transportation visibility. Why Is Agility Important for the Supply Chain?

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Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain 52

Empowering CPO

JUNE 14, 2023

It’s a strategic function that involves understanding market trends, analyzing suppliers, negotiating contracts, and managing relationships, among other tasks. Importance of Innovative Procurement Models In the era where change is the only constant, innovation has become a necessity rather than a luxury.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

Supply Chain Managers have a full plate. They must oversee inbound and outbound inventory, manage warehouse space , consider order processing, handle employee complaints, report to stakeholders, supervise new system implementation and address the looming skills gap. Check out The Supply Chain Game Changer Job Board!

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 21, 2023

It’s about automating tedious tasks, enhancing data visibility, and providing more profound, actionable insights. Additionally, the sheer volume of transactions that large businesses dealt with on a daily basis made manual Spend Analysis highly time-consuming and inefficient.

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Real-time Visibility Data Procurement Strategic sourcing 52

IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 4, 2024

Business Process Management (BPM) is a systematic approach to managing and streamlining business processes. Conversely, it has a larger scope than task management, which deals with individual tasks, and project management, which handles one-time initiatives.

Real-time Visibility 60

Real-time Visibility Management e2e Supply Chain Efficiency 60

Claritum

MAY 2, 2019

If your procurement team is spending over half their time on transactional activity, what opportunities are they missing? However, Procurement is also driving or a key player in: Environmental impact analysis (risk management). Ethical checks and assurances (risk management). Total lifecycle costs / Managing profitability.

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Real-time Visibility Procurement Purchase orders Eprocurement 44

Procurement Software

APRIL 25, 2023

Indeed, in the current inflationary environment, it’s procurement that has real power to move both the top and bottom line. Therefore, now is the time for all businesses to embrace the benefits of digital procurement software. Whether it’s visibility over your processes, enhancing your data , or contract management software.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 5, 2021

From the first time I went to Colorado and saw the Front Range, I developed a level of awe and respect for these natural wonders. But if there is an extraordinary chance that you will fail if you push towards the goal at that time, it can be better to fall back, regroup, and try again later. My friend did exactly that.

Strategy 82

Strategy Real-time Visibility Agile and Lean Supply Chain Change management 82

SCMDOJO

AUGUST 21, 2023

In our digital age, where viral trends dominate, TikTok’s influence now extends to supply chain management. TikTokers have emerged as a strategic asset for advancing supply chain management, driven by several compelling factors that align seamlessly with the dynamic landscape of the digital age. That was fun, right?

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Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain software solutions 97

HICX

DECEMBER 15, 2022

And yet, the process allowed this company to be picked because it didn’t provide visibility to the procurement people about that supplier’s poor track record in the past.” . I think that we’re actually experiencing, and we’ll continue experiencing, that accelerated pace of real transformation.”.

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The Procuretech Podcast

OCTOBER 3, 2022

FinTech content at the time was a lot more attractive: Punchy articles, simple “How To.” This takes consultation and a lot of time. People often jump on a new technology without thinking about the bigger picture of change management. You can implement the best technology but with poor change management it will fail.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

Time Will Tell What Is Really Going On! Over time however weaknesses in the Lean program became apparent. At the Global level I learned that the Lean Council meeting had not even happened for some time. Visibility to the metrics should thus be an additional catalyst for more improvement as well as shared learning.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 55

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Optimization Management 55

Empowering CPO

JUNE 22, 2023

Spend analysis, a cornerstone of procurement and supply chain management, is the process of collecting, cleansing, classifying, and analyzing expenditure data with the goal of reducing procurement costs, improving efficiency, and monitoring compliance. But how do we fuel the engine of strategic sourcing?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

But even the best leaders know that any goal that they are trying to achieve will inevitably mean some level of change. They need Change Management. This all requires Change Management, or as we prefer to say, Change Leadership. Making change happen is tough. The Executive Sponsor to Enable Change!

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 15, 2019

Thank you Bronwen for your friendship, your support of Supply Chain Game Changer, and taking the time to share your experiences and expertise with us. Big picture: I’ve been a recruiter for 35 years, and recruiting exclusively within Supply Chain Management for 18. Here is our interview with a great Supply Chain leader, Bronwen Hann.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 21, 2023

Data center management encompasses the tasks and management tools necessary for doing so. A person responsible for carrying out these tasks is known as a data center manager. What is the role of a data center manager? lighting, cooling, etc.) lighting, cooling, etc.)

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Data Management Real-time Visibility Sustainability 70

Empowering CPO

JUNE 20, 2023

Whether you’re a small business owner looking to streamline your spending or a procurement manager for a larger corporation aiming to improve your bottom line, this guide will show you how to perform spend analysis in five easy steps. So let’s dive in, shall we? So, how do you go about collecting data for spend analysis?

Data 40

Data Real-time Visibility Suppliers Sourcing 40

ivalua

JANUARY 12, 2023

Having a comprehensive understanding of the rules and regulations surrounding public procurement can help teams better manage their workflow by allowing them to identify areas where improvements can be made. When it comes to managing ongoing regulatory compliance, having a dynamic platform is key. Data Insight Strategy.

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