Una

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Five Predictions for the Future of Procurement. As we move further and further from the effects of a global pandemic, procurement will not revisit the “good old days” of the mid-2010s. COVID permanently changed the procurement game. Did the pandemic already write procurement’s future? By Eric Edwards | November 15, 2022.

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Strategic Sourceror

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

While supply chain disruptions have frustrated both buyers and sellers since 2020, many of the previous bottlenecks have since been dislodged, setting the industry up for what could be a banner year from a sales perspective, despite high inflation. "From a supply-chain standpoint, it's the opposite of last year."

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Una

OCTOBER 26, 2023

What Skills Does an ESG Procurement Manager Need? Organizations are feeling the need to fill highly-skilled ESG procurement manager roles to meet consumer demand for sustainable goods. Why is demand for ESG procurement managers growing? What makes the role of ESG Procurement Manager so attractive?

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Arkestro

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Resources / Blog / AI Revolution in Oil and Gas Procurement: Streamlining Operations for Success AI Revolution in Oil and Gas Procurement: Streamlining Operations for Success The COVID-19 pandemic forced countless industries to become more lean, agile, and innovative, and the oil and gas industry was no exception to the trend.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 14, 2020

The pandemic wreaked havoc on businesses and their supply chains, but even in these trying times, there’s a silver lining. The job of sourcing professionals is to understand the risk in the supply chain and manage it so they can react quickly when a problem occurs.” But cost reduction is no longer sufficient.

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Arkestro

JULY 18, 2023

Unfortunately for supply chain and manufacturing executives, disruption is still the name of the game. Between volatile geopolitical environments, increasing regulations, and shifting consumer demand, economic uncertainty is hitting various areas of the supply chain and manufacturing industries hard.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The procurement department is an integral part of any organization, playing a crucial role in the purchasing process. To get the most out of any procurement team, all the associated key roles need to be filled with qualified individuals that understand both technology and the principles of supply chain management.

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Empowering CPO

MAY 11, 2023

The Importance of Sustainable Procurement In today’s rapidly evolving global economy, businesses and organizations must look beyond traditional procurement practices to ensure long-term success and positive impact. Understanding Sustainable Procurement A. Introduction A.

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Skill Dynamics

JULY 8, 2022

An efficient supply chain management system is a necessity to the majority of organizations. The Wall Street Journal states ‘The principle describes how companies typically respond to a spike in demand by ordering more products than required to hedge against potential continued growing demand and to avoid stockouts.

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The Thomas Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

But many major food and beverage (F&B) companies have shown that they are not as nimble as smaller companies when it comes to adapting to consumer preferences and there are still challenges the food and beverage industry faces. Consumer Demands of Millennials & Gen Z. Company Acquisitions To Supercharge The Industry.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

JUNE 27, 2022

The disruption the global supply chain is facing today has been a long time coming, yet it seems to have caught the entire industry off guard. Markets that were considered untouchable two years ago have been rocked by consumer demand that arose just as supply-side networks were thrown into flux due to Covid-19.

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Strategic Sourceror

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Well before the supply chain disruptions fueled by the the pandemic, the trucking industry was in the throes of a severe driver shortfall that hasn't yet abated. "Max headwinds from supply chain risk were really over the course of [2022]," Revich explained. Jerry Revich, head of U.S.

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The Good Spending

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Supply chains evolving into demand networks Supply chain management overlooks the end-to-end production flow of goods or services — from the raw materials to the final product delivery to the end consumer. With the rise of information technologies, the role of consumers has become dominant in supply chains.

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Positive Purchasing

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Written by Jonathan O’Brien, leading procurement expert and CEO of Positive Purchasing Ltd. Jonathan and his team work with global blue-chip organizations to help transform their procurement capability. Inevitably, there are some supply chains that are riskier than others.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

By employing the right Inventory Control Techniques, you can ensure that your business maintains a sufficient stock level to meet consumer demand. In addition to enhancing cost efficiency, inventory control techniques can improve cash flow. Demand patterns are studied to come up with efficient inventory control templates.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

Check out What is Virtual Procurement and Why Should You Care? Where is procurement, outsourcing, sourcing, supply chain, and purchasing going? Secondarily, we will include information from other procurement professionals and procurement firms about their experiences, what they forecast, and what they are seeing.

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 22, 2016

Then, executives need supply chain technology to stay ahead of the game. Markus Rosemann, Vice President for Logistics and Order Fulfillment, SAP There is a great opportunity for technology to relate massive amounts of data from sensors, telematics systems and RFID tagged items in the Supply Chain and Logistics industries.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 6, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 7 KPIs Your Procurement Team May Be Ignoring! Procurement is a business function that has undergone a lot of change in the last few years. As a believer in the power of procurement, this recognition makes me happy. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Responsible Sourcing.

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Positive Purchasing

DECEMBER 6, 2022

The motivation to become more sustainable goes beyond protecting the organization and is now a means to create competitive advantage, increase market share and build brand value, as today’s consumers demand more from the brands with which they engage. These lower tiers of the supply base often contain the biggest risk.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 25, 2022

In the current era, it is clear that new modes of production are concomitant with new modes of distribution, which advances the field of logistics, the science of physical distribution or even supply chain management. Reminder of Key Definitions – Logistics & Supply Chain Management. and J-P Rodrigue (2004)).

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Process automation is often centered on efforts to optimize spend, achieve greater operational efficiency and incorporate new and innovative technologies, which often translate into a better customer experience. AI has also been used to improve mechanical efficiency and reduce carbon emissions in engines.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe. As such we have introduced our “Seasoned Leadership in Action” Interview series at Supply Chain Game Changer. How has the Supply Chain changed over the course of your career?

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Planergy

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Allocates Resources Efficiently Business budgeting lets you analyze your company’s financial needs and distribute resources accordingly. Efficient resource allocation also helps you avoid overspending and maintain a healthy cash flow.

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Spend Matters

JANUARY 24, 2024

For several years now, Spend Matters has been collecting and publishing a series of articles about procurement, supply and services trends for the year ahead from expert tech and service providers in the market. For granular analysis and comparisons of procurement technology solutions, subscribe to Spend Matters Insider.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Our fundamental objective at Supply Chain Game Changer is to share experiences and expertise and lessons learned. John Heffernan, Chief Supply Chain Officer at ModusLink. Steve Radewych, Director Supply Chain at Precision Global. Subscribe Here!

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World of Procurement podcast

JUNE 15, 2021

We covered a lot of ground in this 25-minute podcast and this podcast is going to be exceptionally beneficial to you if you are currently looking at your supply chain and wondering how can we improve visibility, how can we reach our sustainability goals using our supply chains and how do we know what is in this product?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

Argentus is a boutique recruitment firm focused on Supply Chain and Procurement. Lots of things are happening in Supply Chain Management! It’s becoming more strategic, as companies integrate their Supply Chains and use them as a source of competitive advantage – instead of just a back-office function.

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Pipefy

JULY 31, 2023

While these processes don’t generate revenue, optimizing and automating them can reduce operational costs and improve process efficiency — both of which lead to long-term business benefits. By eliminating manual processes, human errors are minimized and productivity, agility, and process efficiency goes up.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

The modern supply chain grows increasingly complex with each passing day. The digitization , focusing on fundamentals and change , augmented reality , artificial intelligence , and many other factors are transforming how the supply chain functions. What Is the Agile Supply Chain?

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