SCMDOJO

APRIL 4, 2023

If you’re in the business world, you’re probably always looking for ways to streamline your supply chain operations. Luckily, supply chain analytics is here to help! But like any new technology, there are hurdles to overcome when implementing supply chain analytics.

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The Good Spending

AUGUST 16, 2022

Why is supply chain collaboration essential? Once, I was asked what makes the supply chain important to a company. Shadow procurement, supply chain, and logistics have become standard for many companies. The supply chain is the most collaborative function in the business.

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 16, 2023

Among these strategies, the role of supply chain capability stands out as a key factor in driving success. A well-optimized supply chain not only ensures efficient delivery and cost-effectiveness but also provides companies with a competitive advantage in the market.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

In this blog, explore vital tips paving the way for a prosperous career in supply chain management. Whether you’re a recent graduate or contemplating a career change, uncover key insights for establishing the groundwork of a thriving career in the dynamic world of supply chain. Lucky for you.

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

Procurement refers to the business processes involved in acquiring goods, services, and work from external suppliers. It involves identifying needs, sourcing potential vendors, obtaining quotes and proposals, negotiating contracts, selecting suppliers, managing relationships, and meeting obligations.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 1, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Digital Supply Chain (SC 4.0) But in the area of Supply Chain, which truly spans the entire operations of most any company, these technologies provide the platform to totally redefine how the work of Supply Chain is conducted every minute of every day.

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Planergy

JULY 18, 2023

How AP can improve relationships with your key suppliers. Download Free Copy Working Capital: What Is It, How To Calculate, and Why It’s Important Written by Lyle Del Vecchio 17 min read Cash Flow Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Profitability Download PDF KEY TAKEAWAYS All businesses have revenue fluctuations.

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EazyStock

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

For the past ten years, Black Friday has seen sales increase annually and is one of the most important sales occasions of the year. The extended sales period sees increased pressure on companies to get ahead on their demand planning and ensure they have the necessary inventory. It is also important to consider qualitative data.

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EazyStock

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

For the past ten years, Black Friday has seen sales increase annually and is one of the most important sales occasions of the year. The extended Black Week sales period sees increased pressure on companies to get ahead on their demand planning and ensure they have the necessary inventory.

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EazyStock

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

For the past ten years, Black Friday has seen sales increase annually and is one of the most important sales occasions of the year. The extended Black Week sales period sees increased pressure on companies to get ahead on their demand planning and ensure they have the necessary inventory.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

When I began my career there was no such thing as “Supply Chain Management” Supply Chain was not a title to be found anywhere on any organization chart. So what exactly is the definition of “Supply Chain Management”? Interestingly there are many views on how to define Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Trend

AUGUST 13, 2020

Preview In his 2019 Foresight article, Niels van Hove examined eight technological hurdles that must be overcome to enable autonomous or ‘lights out’ supply-chain planning. He reasoned that to support such planning we need to implement a third wave of integrated supply-chain planning software.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Companies of all sizes have been capturing the value from Global Supply Chain to increase the economies of scale and scope for years. In this article, we will show you tips from worldwide experts that you can use to streamline your global supply chain operations. However, you may wonder what kind of practices really work.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 10, 2018

Supply chain collaboration is a hot topic today and no wonder: companies that collaborate effectively across the supply chain have enjoyed dramatic reductions in inventories and costs, together with improvements in speed, service levels, and customer satisfaction. Supplier chain collaboration itself isn’t new.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 30, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. But for those who are professionals working in the Supply Chain field there can be very unique distinctions in this terminology. This is extremely important when you consider the tasks at hand, the skills required, and how to fill these types of jobs. Subscribe Here!

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 26, 2023

As a leading procurement services company specializing in spend analysis, EmpoweringCPO understands the vital role that insightful data plays in driving informed decision-making and optimizing procurement processes. Let’s explore the growing importance of data in procurement and how it is transforming decision-making processes.

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 17, 2017

Supply Chain Management is complex and truly mastered by few. For those of us who have made our careers in supply chain, one of the great challenges, and the attraction of the discipline, is the variety of differing opinions about what constitutes ‘excellence in supply chain’ and how it can be best achieved.

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 14, 2023

These agencies are experts at finding good suppliers, talking about fair deals, and making sure everything gets to where it needs to be. Task-Specific Services: Primarily involved in tasks like supplier identification, negotiation, and quality control. It makes the job of getting goods and services easier.

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Planergy

DECEMBER 8, 2022

How AP can improve relationships with your key suppliers. Trend projection is one of the most common models for predicting demand. However, it is important to keep anomalies out of the equation. Short-Term Demand Forecasting. Long-Term Demand Forecasting. Macro & Micro Demand Forecasting.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 7, 2018

of course, has the potential to affect multiple stages and functions of the supply chain. When being applied to business and the supply chain, however, it takes on a different form — one that’s both more and less “human” in nature. Global supply chains might be dealing with billions of transactions on a monthly basis.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 27, 2023

This is where spend analysis steps in as a powerful tool that empowers procurement professionals to make informed decisions, optimize costs, and drive strategic outcomes. Why is spend analysis so important in procurement? But don’t just take our word for it. Our track record of success speaks for itself.

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Supply Chain Action Blog

JULY 8, 2021

After a short stint in manufacturing process engineering in another industry, she got interested in the business side of things and moved into supply chain planning, starting in demand planning. Demand planning consists of both quantitative and a qualitative analysis. She was hoping that would help.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 26, 2018

Suppliers with poor quality or delivery records will also be ejected from the mix.) Creating a long horizon is important because the buyer need to have an accurate sense of a supplier’s total capacity for producing over time. The output of an automated costing system is never going to achieve a perfect match with reality.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 30, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. “We are a Supply Chain Services Company,” I was told. “If we are truly a Supply Chain Services Company, then why is our Inventory Turnover only at 7?”, I needed to meet with the company leaders in the Supply Chain function quickly.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

“We are a Supply Chain Services Company,” I was told. “If we are truly a Supply Chain Services Company, then why is our Inventory Turnover only at 7?”, I needed to meet with the company leaders in the Supply Chain function quickly. Supply/Demand Planning.

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