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Procurement vs. Supply Chain Management: Differences, Challenges & Solutions

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Procurement and supply chain management are often used interchangeably—but in practice, the lines between them can blur in ways that create real friction. In this blog, we cover the key differences between procurement and supply chain management, and explain where the biggest disconnects typically occur.

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Mathematical Optimization: Supply Chain Management by the Numbers

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Bowman, SupplyChainBrain Supply chains consist of imperfect humans struggling to make perfect decisions. That, at least, is the theory behind mathematical optimization, and the way it’s being applied to supply chain management today. By itself, the word “optimize” doesn’t mean anything specific. “A

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Visual Supply Chain: How Better Presentation of Data Can Drive Operational Decisions!

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In an age where supply chains stretch across continents and rely on increasingly complex data streams, the ability to present data clearly and effectively is no longer a luxury—it’s a strategic necessity. Yet, even with the right data, poor communication often leads to poor execution.

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The Logistics Behind Casino Operations: A Deep Dive into Supply Chain Management!

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In this article, we’ll take you behind the scenes and explore the logistics and supply chain management that make modern casino operations run smoothly. Managing the Essentials: From Cards to Roulette Wheels Imagine stepping into a casino. This is no accident; it results from effective supply chain management.

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Leveraging Data Analytics to Build a Truly Connected and Collaborative Supply Chain

The C-suite is laser-focused on supply chain performance. This GEP-sponsored report will show you how to leverage data for a collaborative supply chain that delivers results and how to future-proof supply chain management strategies.

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How Analytics Enhances Data-Driven Decision Making in Supply Chain Training!

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The Supply Chain Renaissance Has Begun! Analytics keeps on playing a greater role in supply chain management. Here is a closer look at the relation between analytics and the supply chain, and why Supply Chain training is so important in this area. Cover photo provided by Tomasz Rezik.

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Innovating Supply Chain Management: Strategies for Future Growth!

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This paper points out some modern trends, technologies, and fresh strategies through which supply chain management is reshaped, together with an overview for companies to learn how they are able to further their innovation by maximizing growth prospects.

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The Cost-Plus World of Supply Chains: The Macroeconomic and Geopolitical Environment

From new pricing strategies and material substitutability to alternative suppliers and stockpiling, a new GEP-commissioned Economist Impact report reveals that enterprises are adopting a variety of approaches underpinned by data and technology.