Procurement Templates

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Master Budgeting: Practice building and managing procurement budgets aligned with organizational goals. Analyze Total Cost of Ownership (TCO): Incorporate factors like lifecycle costs, maintenance, and disposal into purchasing decisions. SAP, Oracle) Procurement software (e.g., Coupa, Ariba) Data analytics tools (e.g.,

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Procurement Tactics

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Finance Hacks: — How to Reduce Supply Chain Costs. Supply chain management is a crucial aspect of operations from small businesses to multinational corporations. The management must focus not only on making the supply chain more efficient to improve the bottom line.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

ERP vs. Best-in-Class for Healthcare Supply Chain Management? Are ERP systems better than best-in-class supply chain solutions for managing healthcare supply chains? That’s the question we set out to answer in our recent panel discussion with Procurement and Supply Chain experts. The verdict?

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Procurement Tactics

MAY 8, 2023

18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter CPFR in Supply Chain — Everything You Should Know CPFR in supply chain allows both businesses and suppliers to fulfill customer demand. However, what is it? What is CPFR?

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 24, 2025

In the intricate dance of the global electronics supply chain, a disruptive force has emerged, sending ripples of chaos through its intricate web of interconnected components. Welcome ‍to the frontline of change in the world of electronics supply chains.

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Skill Dynamics

JANUARY 9, 2025

Strong supply chain capabilities drive efficiency and develop competitiveness in an oversaturated market. Global disruptions such as COVID-19 have unearthed a wide range of vulnerabilities within international supply chains. All of this leads to more effective demand planning which will ultimately benefit the business.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 11, 2025

Supply chains are particularly vulnerable during recessions. Economic downturns can disrupt the flow of goods, increase operational costs, and reduce profit margins. These disruptions can occur due to decreased consumer demand, supplier instability, or logistical challenges.

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) is an established industry process that aims at finding a balance between demand and supply and streamlining cross-functional collaboration. Capacity Planning: By understanding demand patterns, procurement can work with suppliers to ensure they can meet future needs.

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Spend Matters

MAY 1, 2025

A well-structured transformation journey ensures organizations progress from basic digitalization to advanced AI-driven procurement, enabling smarter decision-making, better compliance and optimized supply chain performance. When procurement lacks visibility into budget constraints or supplier performance, inefficiencies arise.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

This leap in AI capabilities is revolutionizing industries, and AI-driven supply chain management is no exception. The Role of Agentic AI in Supply Chains Supply chains are dynamic and complex, requiring continuous decision-making across multiple functions, from procurement and inventory management to logistics and demand forecasting.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

As the specter of new tariffs on Chinese imports loom large, the toy giant’s strategic use of a diversified supply chain comes to the forefront, showcasing resilience and adaptability in the face of uncertainty.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MAY 2, 2025

In a bold strategic move set to reshape its operational landscape, Argentinas energy giant YPF is teaming up with Globant to integrate cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology into its supply chain processes.

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Supply Chain Dive

JUNE 8, 2023

Inventories at the department store retailer were down 7% as it keeps its budget open to buy in-demand product.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 29, 2023

With near-term consumer demand uncertain, and high interest rates likely to continue for some time, corporate belts are tightening. So what are companies spending money on today?

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Skill Dynamics

JULY 17, 2024

Struggling to anticipate customer demands? It’s impossible to know entirely how demand will pan out. However, demand forecasting is key to gaining some sense of control over your business during this turmoil. One such challenge is demand volatility.

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Planergy

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Using financial tools can help save time and resources while improving accuracy in the budgeting process. Why is Business Budgeting Important? Budgeting should be part of regular financial planning.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2025

Consider this your business suddenly faces a major supply chain disruption. But the truth is, a fragile supply chain can make or break your companys success in today’s world. But the truth is, a fragile supply chain can make or break your companys success in today’s world.

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Procurement Heads

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

“The Chancellor’s Mini Budget promised to be one that drives growth for the UK and it’s clear that the Truss administration is powering ahead with an extraordinary range of changes to boost the economy. How will this impact the procurement and supply chain interim market?

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Skill Dynamics

APRIL 24, 2025

When you look behind the scenes of a global business operation, procurement strategy and supply chain management are usually top priorities, though theyre not always working in sync. This blog explores procurement vs supply chain strategy and looks at how aligning the two leads to operational excellence.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 20, 2021

As demand for faster fulfillment surges, the sweet spot where customer experience meets cost efficiency gets smaller. To help you address these challenges, hear how global 3PLs/carriers efficiently balance customer experience and operational costs by leveraging intelligent delivery management tools.

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Procurement Templates

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Create Contingency Plans: Develop risk management protocols for supply disruptions and emergencies. Financial Objectives Budget Management: Monitor and manage procurement budgets to ensure spending stays within approved limits. Action: Develop a procurement cost-avoidance tracker for proactive budget control.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

APRIL 19, 2025

In the ever-evolving landscape of supply chain management, a new player has emerged to revolutionize the industry: IBM. With agentic and generative AI at the helm, supply chain executives are discovering a competitive edge like never before.

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ivalua

MAY 30, 2022

As the demands on supply chains continue to increase, so do the expectations of consumers. To stay ahead of all of these risk factors and changing demands, organizations need to discard their linear supply chain models and embrace an autonomous, end-to-end connected ecosystem.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 23, 2023

If you want to gain more supply chain analytics knowledge, you’re in the right place. We’ve compiled a list of 10 great supply chain analytics books to help you better understand the concepts and strategies behind this vital business field.

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Skill Dynamics

JANUARY 21, 2025

How can you ensure that your supply chain team are consistently up-to-speed with the modern supply chain landscape? A well-defined supply chain competency framework can be extremely useful. It typically covers key supply chain areas including procurement , logistics, demand forecasting , and much more.

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Jaggaer

MAY 8, 2025

Lora is the Founder of Supply Chain Insights LLC. She works with supply chain leaders to take teams to higher levels of excellence and is an influencer with more than 340,000 followers on LinkedIn. In many organizations we are still in thrall to the almighty finance department.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 7, 2025

A tapestry of economic growth and strategic planning, Saudi Arabia’s supply chain market is set to embark on a journey towards surpassing the US$ 970 million mark by 2033. One of the primary drivers fueling this growth is the country’s strategic geographic location, serving as a vital link between major global trade routes.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 6, 2022

Modern enterprises rely on supply chain software to track several activities, including manufacturing and distribution of goods. Many supply chain systems are closed-source, all-in-one, proprietary, expensive, and difficult to customize ( read Why ERP Sucks ). What are No-code Platforms? What are No-code Platforms?

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 6, 2025

In ‍a rapidly evolving landscape where precision and efficiency are paramount, the realm of supply chain management is on the cusp of a groundbreaking change. By harnessing the power of data-driven insights, companies are paving the way for enhanced efficiency, agility, and cost-effectiveness.

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 19, 2023

With the increasing demand for faster and streamlined transportation of goods, companies are leveraging AI to automate processes and optimize their operations. AI in logistics refers to the use of AI-powered solutions to optimize supply chain management, improve decision-making and enhance customer experience.

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Procurement Tactics

MAY 22, 2023

Additionally, we will tell you the advantages of having integrated logistics in your supply chain. Thus, this will enable you to implement it in your supply chain. Defining goals Defining your goals involves establishing clear targets for reducing costs, improving efficiency, and enhancing customer satisfaction.

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Planergy

MARCH 18, 2025

Download Free Copy Supply Chain Disruptions in Schools: Challenges and Solutions Category Inventory Written by Keith Murphy 17 min read Tags Education Risk Management Supply Chain Management Last edited March 18, 2025 Download PDF KEY TAKEAWAYS Efficient school supply chains are critical for maintaining consistent educational services.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 9, 2025

The Manufacturing Supply Chain Journey through AI and Automation Manufacturing Supply Chains Explained The manufacturing supply chain comprises all the processes a business uses to turn raw materials and components into final products that are ready to be sold to customers, whether these are consumers or other businesses.

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Procurement Templates

AUGUST 28, 2024

The global supply chain in 2024 faces a myriad of challenges that continue to disrupt procurement processes across industries. In this post, we will explore the major procurement supply chain shocks in 2024, their causes, and the potential responses organizations are adopting to mitigate their impact.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

In a landscape shaped by ever-changing demands and external factors, seven industry executives have stepped up to share their insights‍ and predictions. Keep your eyes on the horizon, as the ever-evolving dynamics of the ‍supply chain continue to shape the ‍trajectory of trucking rates in the years ‍to come.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 3, 2025

In a fast-paced world where efficient movement of goods is key, staying updated on the latest supply chain and logistics news is crucial. This week, from January 20th to January 23rd, Logistics Viewpoints brings you a complete insight into the dynamic world of supply chain management.

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Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Identifying the need for foundational technology and processes Before joining Utz as its SVP Procurement, Ron had been consulting with the Supply Chain department working on a number of different projects. In addition, the broader supply chain organization was working to implement other new tools and processes.

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