NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The post A Gameplan for Procurement Transformation appeared first on Next Level Purchasing Association (NLPA). These insights enable data-driven decision-making, negotiation strategies, and risk mitigation, leading to more informed procurement choices.

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Una

JUNE 1, 2023

From supplier relationship management and global sourcing to risk assessment and sustainability initiatives, each day brings new hurdles to overcome. These types of jobs quickly become boring, draining your energy, engagement, and stifling innovation.

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Positive Purchasing

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

It now owns 15 of the 17 cobalt mines in the Dominican Republic of Congo, the biggest global source of cobalt. Jonathan O’Brien, CEO of Positive Purchasing Ltd, is a leading expert on procurement and negotiation and works with global blue-chip organizations to help transform their purchasing capability.

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Empowering CPO

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

The concept of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) considers not only the purchase price but also factors in operational, maintenance, and end-of-life costs. Strategic Sourcing in a Global Context In an interconnected world, strategic sourcing takes on a global dimension.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Yet all of the functions that we now associate with Supply Chain have been around for a very long time: Planning, Inventory Management, Logistics, Procurement and Purchasing, Warehousing and many more. Source: [link] ). Source: [link] ). SCM #SupplyChain #Technology #Logistics #Freight #Purchasing #Procurement #Business.

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Una

JUNE 1, 2023

From supplier relationship management and global sourcing to risk assessment and sustainability initiatives, each day brings new hurdles to overcome. These types of jobs quickly become boring, draining your energy, engagement, and stifling innovation.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 19, 2018

The buyers, with just one click, will be able to view the offer and define the potential of a given supplier, potential risks or even view the cooperation history – both for small and larger quantity purchasing activities. About PKP Energetyka. The post PKP ENERGETYKA ON TRACK TOWARDS FULL PROCESS AUTOMATION appeared first on Ivalua.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 30, 2023

These experts don’t just handle the purchasing, but they also bring in their knowledge, skills, and technology to streamline the process, manage risks, and ultimately, unlock greater value for the business. The Need for Outsourcing Procurement Services Managing procurement in-house can pose a host of challenges for businesses.

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Claritum

JUNE 13, 2019

So, let’s start this article by breaking down the domains by nature of purchases. Purchasing raw materials that are needed within a process industry (for example oil or chemicals). Purchasing resource time of people. The purchases associated with the physical movement of goods sits here. 2 Breaking Down the Domains.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Current State of Supplier Performance Management Nowadays, the interest in improving supplier performance management methods has increased due to the increase in global sourcing and that of the global economy in particular (Gordon Sherry R, 2008). Some companies may have a board of directors. achieves the bottom line.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 5, 2023

It can lead to significant cost savings by leveraging the purchasing power and supplier relationships of the service provider. It’s about being able to navigate the complex landscape of global sourcing, regulatory compliance, risk management, and more. Expertise in procurement is not just about understanding the process.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 30, 2023

During her tenure as a supply chain professional, Barra has been credited with implementing a new global purchasing and supply chain system, which helped GM reduce costs and improve its supply chain operations. Her focus on growth through innovation has also propelled GM to become one of the leading innovators in autonomous vehicles.

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SupplyShift

APRIL 27, 2021

Here, cotton yarn is mixed from a variety of global sources into large sheets that are then sent downstream for further production. Kate also touches on the importance of integrating and rewarding more responsible cotton sourcing practices into companies’ business models. These are the textile and spinning mills.

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Positive Purchasing

APRIL 11, 2022

But a number of crises have caused companies to question that and we have also seen price hikes associated with global sourcing. Click here to discover our Supplier Relationship Management program The post How can we respond to today’s unprecedented global supply issues and rising costs? When things are great, nobody worries.

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SupplyShift

APRIL 27, 2021

Here, cotton yarn is mixed from a variety of global sources into large sheets that are then sent downstream for further production. However, as Kate points out, very few companies have meaningfully implemented these kinds of responsible purchasing practices that reward and incentivize better labor conditions.

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Procurement Software

JANUARY 23, 2024

It supports them in budgeting, requesting, and ordering articles and services for their business, while benefiting from better purchasing conditions. Along with a cloud-based supplier search engine that aims to fully automate global sourcing. Their collaboration and management features give you standardised workflows.

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Una

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Thankfully, there is an opportunity for all businesses to implement a sourcing solution that encompasses all of these characteristics, while working cohesively with other procurement strategies.

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ivalua

MAY 8, 2019

He had taken on a few leadership roles in Flex such as Procurement Compliance Director, led the Global Sourcing team, and is currently member of Flex Supply Chain Council and Supply Chain Risk Management. How to manage spend across a decentralised, non industrial, multi-business unit environment. Louis Wong, Solutions Consultant.

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