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Thought leader: How to get early supplier involvement right

Procurement Leaders

Part of the explanation was the then famous ‘Toyota Production System’, an approach to organising manufacturing and logistics efficiently and without waste. Moreover, Toyota, in particular, had set up ingenious systems for collaborative product development by delegating tasks to its closely connected suppliers – its supplier keiretsu.

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Inflation & Procurement

Procurement Templates

ChatGPT Inflation refers to the general increase in prices of goods and services in an economy over time, resulting in a decrease in the purchasing power of money. Inflation occurs when there is an imbalance between the supply and demand of money and goods.

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Elements of a Diversified Procurement Strategy

Una

Create an approved purchasing system or require all purchases be made from a catalog to curb rogue spending. Consolidate suppliers Is there a need to purchase office stationery from fifteen different suppliers ? Implementing a Just-in-Time supply chain keeps your warehousing lean and at just the right level to meet demand.

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Streamlining supply chain management: Strategies for the future

IBM Supply Chain Blog

The pandemic and its aftermath highlighted the importance of having a robust supply chain strategy , with many companies facing disruptions due to shortages in raw materials and fluctuations in customer demand. It includes everything from product development and strategic decision-making to information systems and new technologies.

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How to Negotiate in a Power Imbalance

Una

Maybe you can assist in marketing their products to a new demographic, provide valuable feedback on product development, or even collaborate on exclusive product lines. Unlock the GPO advantage Join a group purchasing organization (GPO) like Una. Consider offering value beyond just the cost.

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The New Look on Industrial Buying

The Good Spending

Instead of looking at the act of buying as a spontaneous event, researchers viewed it as a series of patterns explained by the nature of actors, demands, and relationships. It presents industrial buying not as a single event but as an organizational decision-making process where multiple individuals decide on a purchase.

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Adapting Supply Chains to the Digital Retail Revolution

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According to a recent report by Global Web Index, modern shoppers distribute their attention across multiple social platforms and are increasingly likely to purchase products on their mobile devices. You need to integrate your supply chain management systems to meet this demand. billion operational IoT devices by 2030.