The Amazing Supply Chain of McDonalds
All Things Supply Chain
APRIL 11, 2022
*Disclaimer – This isn’t a commercial blog post.* Back in 1940, brothers Richard and Maurice McDonald, founded McDonalds in San Bernardino, California, USA.
All Things Supply Chain
APRIL 11, 2022
*Disclaimer – This isn’t a commercial blog post.* Back in 1940, brothers Richard and Maurice McDonald, founded McDonalds in San Bernardino, California, USA.
ProcurePort
APRIL 14, 2022
• In procurement circles, a company is likely to have multiple contracts with suppliers. Most of these contracts are tens or hundreds of pages long. • Reviewing them manually is not only time-consuming but also challenging. • Manual reviews can also be expensive when a large team is required to continually assess new contracts. Contract […]. The post 4 Contract Risk Management Tools To Protect Your Organization appeared first on ProcurePort Blog.
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ivalua
APRIL 12, 2022
5 Top Tips: How to Increase Procurement Agility in Financial Services. Financial Service Institutions (FSIs) face an increasingly volatile business climate as lending profits dwindle and digital competition rises. As well-established institutions feel the ever-increasing weight of regulation on their operations, newer banks entering the marketplace are not experiencing the same constraints.
Procurement Templates
APRIL 9, 2022
I recently had to negotiate some terms and the clause for indirect and consequential loss popped up. As a buyer I want to ensure that all loses are remedied but from a suppliers perspective they want to limit any loss that is indirect & consequential and often want to remove this. Sometimes the clause is joint sometimes parties disagree. I had to go away and think about how I wanted to play this one.
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All Things Supply Chain
APRIL 14, 2022
China’s vehicle sales drop as COVID-19 restrictions are put in place Car sales in China fell by over 10% last month as automakers continue to struggle with factory closures due…
ProcurePort
APRIL 13, 2022
• An organization’s procurement efforts can be split into two main categories; there are items that go directly into the final product of the company and those that do not. • The indirect procurement process flow includes activities to purchase goods and services that aren’t traceable in the final product. These items include office supplies, […].
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SCMDOJO
APRIL 15, 2022
The first question you may probably be thinking is, why do I really need to hire a Supply Chain Consulting Firm? As a business leader or senior manager in a firm that does not typically use supply chain consulting solutions, you may wonder what additional value or experience can be offered. It can be a minefield and sometimes not overly obvious how to justify whether you need to hire such a firm, this blog will address this with providing 7 reasons to hire a supply chain consulting firm.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 13, 2022
Taking a holistic view, executives are looking to implement technology and processes that enable resilience not only to address the current supply chain landscape, but to future-proof for the next set of challenges.
ProcurePort
APRIL 12, 2022
• Did you know that the average business is using up to 80 IT-sanctioned Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) apps? This is a 10-fold increase since 2015. • And, according to Gartner’s 2020 I&O Leaders Survey, SaaS solutions are here to stay. Prominent data bureau Statista agrees and predicts the SaaS global market to reach $138 billion in […]. The post What is the Purpose of IT Supplier Strategy?
Supply Chain Game Changer
APRIL 14, 2022
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. How to Compare Metal Fabricators! The literal meaning of fabrication is the action or process of inventing something. In a manufacturing context, it means adding value to semi-finished parts or raw materials and making something out of them e.g. metal fabrication is the process of creating metal structures by cutting, bending, and assembling metal pieces that are used in making machines, parts, and structures.
Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions
In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene
ABC of Procurement
APRIL 9, 2022
Procurement budget. The post Why is a procurement budget different? first appeared on ABC of Procurement.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 13, 2022
Technologies are coming online that can allow companies with a smaller footprint, or with workflows in tighter spaces, to reap the benefits of robotics and automation without having to write a giant check.
Finale Inventory
APRIL 12, 2022
An order management system can shape the way you run your business, increasing your productivity and morale amongst your employees — and so much more. Here’s more on why you should consider making the investment and the benefits of order management systems. What Is Order Management? Order management is the process of integrating orders from multiple channels through the use of databases, data collection, processing orders and order fulfillment.
Supply Chain Game Changer
APRIL 13, 2022
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Software Penetration Testing Tools and Techniques! There are many indices to determine the general success of the software development team. Brilliant ideas, successful applications, developers’ experience and qualifications, the company’s profit, and so on. Today we’ll pay attention to the delivery cycle time and its meaning for both developers and their ordering customers.
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. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe
Procurement Talk with David Byrne
APRIL 12, 2022
Listen in Apple Podcasts Listen in Spotify Listen in Google Podcasts Episode show notes “It’s not about the ‘what’, it’s about the ‘how’, and I don’t think we’re doing enough with the ‘how’ at the moment in the private sector.” As social value remains front and centre of public sector … Continued. The post Talent Talks Live March 2022 with Guy Battle, Paul Bestford, Jonathan Bearn & Kathryn Gillard – Episode 55 appeared first on Talent Drive.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 9, 2022
Whether you manufacture food, pharmaceuticals or automobiles, the long tail of the supply chain is becoming increasingly complex, with the potential to introduce significant risk to the organization.
Purchasing Insight
APRIL 12, 2022
I have evangelised cloud solutions for many years and whether it’s Ariba, Coupa or any other cloud solution, they are built from established best practice – “best practice out of the box”. The post Enterprise software – be careful what you wish for appeared first on Purchasing Insight.
Supply Chain Game Changer
APRIL 14, 2022
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Small Business Cost Cutting: A Short Guide! According to research, companies and homes are witnessing a sharp increase in utility bills. So, why are you witnessing increasing energy bills? This article is going to highlight the key reasons why your energy bills are on the rise. Introduction.
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Value Match
APRIL 12, 2022
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Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 10, 2022
Final-mile delivery will not go back to pre-pandemic levels, says Khaled Naim, chief executive officer and co-founder of Onfleet. Shippers need to make adjustments.
Fraxion
APRIL 11, 2022
Over the past two years, the global pandemic has exposed existing weaknesses in global supply chains—high consumer demand and increasing supply chain costs have created difficulties in procurement worldwide, with soaring inflation impacting business spend and, ultimately, profitability [1].
Supply Chain Game Changer
APRIL 15, 2022
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Featuring Our Top 16 Articles on Freight and Logistics! Any successful business will take measures to forecast supply and demand for their products and services. There are many software programs out there that can assist companies of every size in knowing what to expect. According to Simplex Group , this helps companies plan for warehousing space, advertising, and staffing.
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Procurement and supply chain leaders are presented with their fair share of challenges, with a host of tools and strategies to resolve them. That said, what’s the best path forward to leverage this year’s trends? In this recap of a recent GEP-WBR webinar, 7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024, GEP’s Pramod Sethumadhavan explores seven vital leadership trends that will help guide procurement and supply chain decision-makers.
Positive Purchasing
APRIL 11, 2022
Jonathan O’Brien considers procurement within an inflationary environment and suggests ways to cope with unparalleled changes and increased expenditure. How can we renegotiate with existing suppliers or break away and form new relationships? Today, we’re seeing unprecedented changes in our supply chains with UK issues ranging from domestic goods through to raw materials.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 11, 2022
A Mexican truck blockade at a key Texas bridge is diverting U.S.-bound cargoes to far-flung crossings, worsening shipping snarls and raising the specter of delivery disruptions for everything from avocados to auto parts.
The Network Effect
APRIL 13, 2022
The post 8 Mistakes You Might Be Making In Your Supply Chain appeared first on The Network Effect.
CPO Rising
APRIL 15, 2022
Over the last few years, the contract management (or contract lifecycle management) solution space has seen some exciting new innovations, after lagging behind other areas in the supply management space for some time. These new entrants are driving a renewed focus on contract management solutions. Today we talk about Automated Contract Compliance. Automated Contract Compliance […].
Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader
Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,
The Supplier Experience
APRIL 12, 2022
Retaining and Motivating Procurement Talent with Charlotte de Brabandt. For this episode, we welcome a familiar guest on HICX’s webinars and the Supplier Experience Live podcast, Charlotte de Brabandt. Charlotte is a speaker, trainer, and ambassador for the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) , with over 10 years of experience in global procurement.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 14, 2022
With the decrease in brand loyalty, customer experience (CX) has become the new frontier to conquer, as businesses are no longer competing on price or product. .
Jaggaer
APRIL 11, 2022
The post What is Supplier Development? appeared first on JAGGAER.
CPO Rising
APRIL 13, 2022
For nearly a decade, our team gathers to discuss and review the prior year and lay out plans for the new one. We review, in depth, the key findings and trends from the prior years’ market research studies. We also discuss the highlights and takeaways from the previous year’s briefings delivered by solution providers, consultants, […].
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