Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

In the book, The Living Supply Chain , the authors argue that, “Speeding up the supply chain is at the root of everything that is good: improved revenue, reduced working capital, higher profitability, and less obsolete inventory. Digital transformation of the supply chain will change everything – for the better.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 16, 2023

Introduction Brief Explanation of Managed Procurement Services In today’s interconnected business world, the seamless acquisition of goods and services is paramount to the smooth operation of any organization. This is where managed procurement services come into the picture.

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Una

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Understanding Offshoring, Onshoring, Nearshoring, and Rightshoring in Procurement Explore the nuances between offshoring and other approaches to procurement and how each one can impact the bottom line, supply chain resilience and overall strategic objectives.

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Planergy

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

How better management in AP can give you better flexibility for cash flow management. Supplier Performance Management: How and What To Measure. Best Practices & Tips Supplier Performance Supplier Relationship Management. What Is Supplier Performance Management? Why Is Supplier Performance Management Important?

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

A successful procurement transformation involves a strategic overhaul of processes, technologies, and approaches to achieve greater efficiency, cost savings, risk management, and value creation. This results in better negotiation outcomes, improved quality, reduced costs, and enhanced overall value delivery.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

This department manages the selection, acquisition, and payment of goods and services needed to run a business. 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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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

APRIL 5, 2023

To succeed in this field, procurement professionals must possess a variety of competencies, ranging from negotiation and supplier management to risk assessment and financial analysis. Improve spend management by implementing a buying plan Effective spend management is crucial for any organization’s financial health.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 16, 2023

Introduction Brief Explanation of Managed Procurement Services In today’s interconnected business world, the seamless acquisition of goods and services is paramount to the smooth operation of any organization. This is where managed procurement services come into the picture.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

AUGUST 1, 2023

Here are five things you need to know about how IBM Cloud is helping clients make the right workload-placement decisions based on resiliency, performance, security, compliance and total cost of ownership. Addressing risks, evolving compliance standards and new regulatory dynamics in highly regulated industries Recently, the U.S.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Strategic Sourcing is a proven approach to understanding and delivering significant cost reduction based on Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), building a sustained value – creating relationship with the suppliers and category spend reduction in order to create and sustain a competitive advantage. So what are the new realities?

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Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

Acknowledging cost avoidance: Why measuring procurement performance on hard savings alone is futile. This is usually measured against budget standard costs, which are based on last price paid or moving average price. Examples such as IT infrastructure, facilities management, machinery & equipment capex.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

Acknowledging cost avoidance: Why measuring procurement performance on hard savings alone is futile. This is usually measured against budget standard costs, which are based on last price paid or moving average price. Examples such as IT infrastructure, facilities management, machinery & equipment capex.

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Una

JANUARY 8, 2024

We’re seeing the tactical, day-to-day aspects of procurement increasingly automated as artificial intelligence gets smarter, meaning an old-school purchasing manager risks obsolescence. You snag a bunch of budget-friendly printers without considering the long game. Fast forward a few months, and the printers are gasping for breath.

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Supply Chain Trend

DECEMBER 22, 2023

2% of managers apply best practice decision methods. We will decide and response faster in our supply chain and make higher quality operational and strategic decisions. I believe that soon enough it will become a must to provide new roles to young graduates for them to be interested in working in supply chain.

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Supply Chain Trend

JUNE 16, 2017

To assess the current state of S&OP, I interviewed 7 S&OP thought leaders at the end of 2016 for my blog supply chain trend. S&OP is still too supply chain focused, although it covers much more than supply chain. Too much Supply Chain focus.

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Una

OCTOBER 9, 2023

DOWNLOAD PLAYBOOK Table of Contents Introduction In procurement and supply chain, staying ahead of the game is not just a goal – it’s a necessity. Strategic sourcing takes into account a few key concepts: Total Cost of Ownership TCO shows how strategic sourcing looks beyond the initial purchase price.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Best-in-Class for Healthcare Supply Chain Management? Are ERP systems better than best-in-class supply chain solutions for managing healthcare supply chains? That’s the question we set out to answer in our recent panel discussion with Procurement and Supply Chain experts.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

I am excited to announce, therefore, that a few months ago I took on the role of IBM Power general manager. SAP is accelerating this journey by offering the current ERP, S/4HANA, as a managed service offering with SAP RISE. Read more here. A vibrant ecosystem enables a range of use cases for our clients running software on Power.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 26, 2023

Category management is a procurement strategy that involves grouping similar products or services together into categories and managing them as a single unit. In this guide, we’ll explore the key principles of category management and how it can benefit your organization. Read More: What Does a Procurement Manager Do?

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 5, 2024

Part 2 of this four-part series discusses the complex tasks energy utility companies face as they shift to holistic grid asset management to manage through the energy transition. The first post of this series addressed the challenges of the energy transition with holistic grid asset management.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

AUGUST 11, 2023

And technology budgets are rising commensurate to this new reality. The best way to accomplish this is through IT cost management, the process by which CIOs and IT departments project and control costs related to their organization’s technology spend. IT spending is expected to increase to $4.6

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 6, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Due to globalization, growing consumer demands on transparency, the pertinence of sustainable development and technological advancements, procurement and supply chain professionals have been highlighted as an integral part of their organizations. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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Procurement Templates

JUNE 18, 2023

Central banks and governments often aim to manage inflation to maintain price stability and promote economic growth. Money buys less than before How should procurement manage inflation? ChatGPT Procurement departments can take several steps to manage inflation effectively.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Can’t he use only one management tool? Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) is a technology that provides one single platform to manage and protect all types of devices such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, desktops and IoT, running multiple types of operating systems from one single console throughout their lifecycle.

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Empowering CPO

MAY 4, 2023

Importance of procurement in modern businesses In today’s fast-paced and competitive business landscape, procurement plays a crucial role in driving efficiency, cost savings, and overall success. Supplier management systems: Tools that help track, evaluate, and manage supplier relationships and performance.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 30, 2023

To do that, technicians, facility managers, maintenance teams, reliability engineers and project managers need accurate, real-time information at their fingertips. Enterprise asset management (EAM) is an asset lifecycle management solution focused on optimizing the overall lifetime performance of assets from acquisition to end-of-life.

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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. It is possible to consolidate knowledge, leading to greater management.

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Skill Dynamics

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Numerous platforms and needs, on top of a multi-tiered supply chain, have made origin tracing even more challenging. Nonetheless, there is a whole lot more to opimizing procurement processes than just cutting costs and then increasing efficiencies. As a result, training on how to navigate these complexities is a must.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Cloud file encryption is one solution worth looking into because it offers key benefits for supply chain companies that want to protect their sensitive information. Here are five reasons supply chain companies need to start using cloud file encryption. Subscribe Here!

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

AUGUST 15, 2023

It also highlights the importance of a thoughtful approach to observability to prevent spiraling costs. Observability tool vendors understand the importance of accommodating businesses with varying budgets. Prometheus and Grafana) provide additional avenues for cost savings. how much time and resources are developers spending).

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