SCMDOJO
APRIL 24, 2025
Companies often overproduce to hedge against demand swings, yet end up with shelves of unused goods. This is where On-Demand Production comes in plat A smarter approach is taking shape. Manufacturers are shifting to on-demand production to align output with real-time demand. But in volatile markets, they often backfire.
Spend Matters
MAY 14, 2025
Coupa announced during its Inspire 2025 event that it has acquired Cirtuo, a provider of category management (CatMan) software. The move addresses a long-standing gap in many procurement technology offerings: helping teams define and manage procurement strategies, rather than just executing sourcing events. What is Category Management?
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Procurement Heads
OCTOBER 31, 2022
His colleague, Jack Birch , Senior Manager – Interim Recruitment, shares his update on David’s insight and looks at: Why interims are still in demand IR35 – the repeal of the repeal and its impact Where we are currently seeing demand for interim procurement and supply chain professionals Current interim procurement professional day rates.
Spend Matters
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Tariff management is a strategic subset of direct materials management and sourcing that involves navigating and optimizing the complex costs and regulatory implications of importing materials and goods across borders. Tariffs essentially taxes imposed on imports and exports directly impact product cost structures.
Advertiser: GEP
Direct materials sourcing is evolving, with procurement now tasked not only with cost efficiency but managing sustainability and risk management. The environment is marked by heightened demand and expectations, compounded by challenges such as rising input prices, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions.
All Things Supply Chain
MARCH 17, 2021
Stock management or inventory management is crucial for the supply chain. It allows a company to track corporate resources, ensure proper stocking and meet the customer demand level. Reduction of…
Spend Matters
DECEMBER 16, 2024
In part 3 we look at the tech that can support Procurement in tariff management. Effective and efficient tariff management is rooted in robust direct materials and supply chain risk management. Direct materials management is essential for aligning demand, supply and product objectives throughout the product lifecycle.
Speaker: Tony Darnell, Shipping Manager at Lippert Components
In a new era of supply constraints and volatile demand, businesses face challenges managing supply and changing customer demands. To make smart allocations, they need to visualize inventory across multiple warehouses and cater to different customer needs.
Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja
You’ll gain insights into: 📦 Smarter Fulfillment Workflows: Manage diverse product categories, from fast-moving goods to custom furniture or bulk items. Prepare your team to navigate seasonal peaks and meet specialized delivery expectations without missing a beat.
Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller
As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations.
Speaker: Fernando Penteado, CPSM - Supply Chain and Logistics Executive, Global Markets Expert, and International Speaker
Now, as a variety of disruptive events cause supply chain challenges, companies are contemplating bold moves to keep business moving, including moving sourcing and manufacturing closer to home markets and maintaining a larger reserve stock to help manage the fluctuations in supply and demand.
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Most found themselves ill-prepared for the magnitude of disruption in supply and demand, followed soon after by political unrest, labor and material shortages, and sharp inflation. The "TMS+" approach is more than a standalone Transportation Management System (TMS).
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