ivalua

JANUARY 31, 2022

in October 2021*, the highest in more than three decades, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Disruptions in global supply chains, labor market shortages, strong consumer demand. The annual rate of inflation in the United States hit 6.2% What can we expect in 2022? More on that here.

Procurement 130

Procurement supply chain budgeting Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain software solutions 130

Strategic Sourceror

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

From drive shafts and semiconductors to a number of other essential parts, the component crunch that's played out over the past several years has exacerbated motor carriers' inability to keep up with the pace of consumer demand. Brought to you by the StrategicSourceror.

Supply Chain Efficiency 90

Supply Chain Efficiency Consumer demands Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing 90

Una

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Logistics visibility: Gathering and analyzing data is the only way to mitigate supply chain disruptions like canal blockages, border closures, and delays or surges in consumer demand. Avoid a knee-jerk reaction Second, strategic procurement involves focusing on the long game.

Supply chain 98

Supply chain Supply Contract Suppliers 98

Strategic Sourceror

JANUARY 20, 2023

Department of Labor, the Consumer Price Index in November 2022 had increased 7.1% Resurgent consumer demand, business closures, transportation disruptions and port congestion have all conspired to put pressure on suppliers and raise the cost of doing business. According to the U.S. over the previous 12 months.

supply chain budgeting 62

supply chain budgeting Raw materials Supply chain Supply 62

Strategic Sourceror

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Walmart and Target, for example, are both awash in inventory, having overestimated the level of consumer demand they expected to persist throughout 2022. "With cargo owners bringing goods in early this year, our peak season was in June and July instead of September and October," Seroka said.

Retail Supply Chain 62

Retail Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain Supply 62

Strategic Sourceror

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Hiroki Totoki, finance chief for Sony, noted in a recent earnings call that the pull back in consumer demand has clearly affected discretionary spending patterns. Brought to you by the StrategicSourceror.

Supply 57

Supply Consumer demands Price Strategic sourcing 57

Strategic Sourceror

JULY 24, 2022

In addition, the shortages experienced within the supply chain in the last two years are likely to be dealt with in the near future, albeit that consumer demand for certain goods and services has also slowed, the news source said. Brought to you by the StrategicSourceror.

Supply chain resilience 57

Supply chain resilience Supply chain Supply Consumer demands 57

Arkestro

JULY 30, 2024

Resources / Blog / Cars on Demand: Production to Order is Changing the Automotive Industry’s Supply Chain Cars on Demand: Production to Order is Changing the Automotive Industry’s Supply Chain The automotive industry has always been at the forefront of implementing innovative production methods to meet consumer demands efficiently.

supply chain budgeting 52

supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Demand 52

TYA Suite

MAY 13, 2025

Agility in response to market changes In todays fast-paced market, businesses must be agile and responsive to changing conditions, whether it's fluctuating raw material prices or sudden shifts in consumer demand. Operational procurement management plays a key role in ensuring that companies can adapt quickly.

Procurement 40

Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting Raw materials 40

Strategic Sourceror

MAY 23, 2022

Jonathan Gold, vice president of supply chain and customs policy for the NRF, said consumer buying activity is the root cause of the growth in imports, but inflation seems to be having an influence as well. Brought to you by the StrategicSourceror.

Import 52

Import Consumer demands Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing 52

Una

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

This left procurement organizations and departments scrambling to find more strategic alternatives to not only survive but carve out their place in an evolving global market. Some companies and organizations thought about the end-customer experience and strategic sourcing , but these concepts were more outliers than standard practice.

Procurement 98

Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement team 98

SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Strategic sourcing: Procurement performs a market analysis to identify potential sources of supply and support the organization’s needs. Placing appropriate orders to ensure product availability that meets consumer demands.

Procurement 87

Procurement Chief Procurement Officer supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency 87

Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 1, 2014

There are two things Boeing and Airbus have in common, utilization of lean manufacturing system and strategic sourcing concept. However, the overall implementation of strategic sourcing is a bit different between the two companies. Any process changes will be reflected through an advance planning system (APS).

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 95

Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain software solutions supply chain budgeting Supply chain 95

Una

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Organizations are feeling the need to fill highly-skilled ESG procurement manager roles to meet consumer demand for sustainable goods. By Hugo Britt | October 26, 2023 Search Search You don’t need a crystal ball to see that demand for ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) Procurement Managers will continue to grow.

Management 52

Management Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Stakeholder engagement 52

Planergy

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Cristian Maradiaga King Ocean Book a Live Demo Download a free copy of "Indirect Spend Guide", to learn: Where the best opportunities for savings are in indirect spend. How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend.

supply chain budgeting 92

supply chain budgeting Budget Real-time Visibility Spend management 92

Planergy

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. By expanding into new markets or adding complementary products and services, businesses can mitigate risks associated with changes in consumer demand, economic fluctuations, and industry disruptions.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

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

Strategic Sourceror

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

A surge in consumer demand, paired with compromised capacity, has led to shortages for a wide variety of products that require semiconductors to work. Semiconductors are a ubiquitous component, found in everything from smartphones to cars and kitchen appliances. Brought to you by the StrategicSourceror.

Consumer demands 83

Consumer demands Supply chain Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing 83