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The Big Interview with Ana Maria Velica

Procurement Heads

In summary, after almost 15 years of leading major transformation projects and teams internationally for three multinational companies, I got to experience procurement in its early days, when purchasing was a standalone island fighting to earn its place at the leadership table.

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Fueling Success: Career in Supply Chain Guide

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Whether it’s purchasing, procurement, transport, technology, facilities, or other specialized areas, understanding your passion will influence the subsequent steps in this rewarding career path. Click here to access the course: How to Start a Career in Supply Chain Management?

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Finale Inventory vs. SkuVault: A Comprehensive IMS Comparison Tailored for SMBs

Finale Inventory

By syncing inventory with financial data, businesses can manage cash flow more effectively, simplify reconciliation processes, and make informed purchasing decisions. Purchase Order Generation: SkuVault’s Auto-Generation: SkuVault offers an automated purchase order generation feature based on preset replenishment levels.

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Top 20 Verified Supply Chain Experts You Can Hire

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Matas Guarello Wilhelmy is a trilingual executive and a supply chain consultant with 30 years of work experience in significant firms in the transportation, export, and retail sectors. Maryna has 5 years of experience in training and consulting and 10 years of experience in purchasing and procurement, the tobacco market in particular.

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A Deep Dive into Category Spend Analysis: Maximizing Value in Procurement

Empowering CPO

When spending data is collected from various sources, it often comes in different formats, such as spreadsheets, PDFs, or database exports. It helps identify opportunities for inventory management, pricing negotiations, and demand planning. Inconsistent formats can make data analysis challenging and hinder accurate insights.

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Strategic National Stockpiles and Sourcing for the National Interest!

Supply Chain Game Changer

And when all of the masks for the stockpile were originally purchased no one thought to rotate that stock to ensure that it was always fresh. Rather there was a one time purchase made and everyone forgot about it. I was astonished when I heard President Trump dictate to 3M that they were not to export masks outside of the U.S.

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