Arkestro

JANUARY 4, 2023

Customers that have been on the receiving end of monthly price increases from their suppliers for over a year will now have an opportunity to turn the tide, push back, and create some rationalization and consolidation across their supply base. Procurement Will Still Need to Orchestrate Elements of the Fat Tail and the Long Tail of Spend.

Supply Chain Optimization 104

Supply Chain Optimization Procurement team Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency 104

Planergy

DECEMBER 8, 2022

How to Choose the Right Type of Demand Forecasting for Your Business. Forecasting is the process of estimating future demand for a product or service. Businesses use demand forecasting to make decisions about production levels, pricing, inventory management, and other factors impacting their bottom line.

Demand 52

Demand Data supply chain software solutions Inventory 52

Planergy

JULY 18, 2023

Options worth exploring include: asking for upfront payments on orders, reducing credit terms, billing customers immediately upon sale, or getting a better grip on sales forecasting/demand planning. Flexibility in your operating cycle is necessary to remain competitive and make the most of your working capital.

Import 52

Import supply chain budgeting Inventory Budget 52

Empowering CPO

JUNE 20, 2023

In the realm of spend analysis, two terms often come to the fore: “direct spend” and “indirect spend” These categories divide organizational expenditure into two broad camps, each with its unique characteristics, challenges, and opportunities.

Supplier consolidation 40

Supplier consolidation Negotiation Suppliers Procurement strategies 40