Supply Chain Opz

MARCH 21, 2014

Managing the smooth flow of material and information in global supply chain context has been a business challenge for many years and many companies tries to find the new ways to take the advantage of the shift of global economy. Global supply chain environment is dynamic and many issues changes quickly.

Supply chain 61

Supply chain Supply Global sourcing Quality 61

SCMDOJO

APRIL 16, 2025

The Just-in-Time methodology is a structured supply chain and production strategy where materials, parts, and goods are delivered precisely when needed, minimizing inventory storage and reducing waste. For manufacturers and logistics providers, understanding the legal risks tied to JIT systems is essential for risk management.

Supply Chain Efficiency 64

Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization Supply chain 64

Spend Matters

JULY 24, 2023

So while this year’s report places a lot of emphasis on operating model set-up and talent management, we wish to highlight the ‘Digitization’ section because Procurement has a clear imperative to build agility and resilience into supply chains. Category management is the core engine for scaling processes.

supply chain budgeting 98

supply chain budgeting Budget Agile and Lean Supply Chain Risk 98

ivalua

MAY 18, 2022

At the same time, organizations have never been more exposed to risk from their supply chains, from supply continuity, quality, or ESG violations. Such solutions, especially if embedded in spend management suites, can help unify data across the enterprise and fix duplicates and other issues at the source.

Suppliers 130

Suppliers Management Supply Chain Efficiency Collaboration 130

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Companies doubled down on sourcing responsibly, reducing waste, and ensuring their supply chains supported broader environmental goals. Thinking Globally to Stay Ahead of the Competition In an interconnected world, procurement teams cant afford to think small. Thats where the right preparation can make all the difference.

Procurement strategies 52

Procurement strategies Agile and Lean Supply Chain Strategy Procurement 52

CPO Rising

JUNE 28, 2024

[Editor’s Note: Ardent Partners recently published its Procurement-themed report, “Procurement 2024: BIG Trends and Predictions.” Over the next few weeks, this site will feature articles highlighting the key discussion points from the report.

Chief Procurement Officer 40

Chief Procurement Officer Global sourcing Sourcing Procurement 40

Procurement Insights

APRIL 30, 2025

MODEL 4 How Procurement Insights Add Value to Leading Analyst Firms Procurement Insights play a critical role in enhancing the service offerings and credibility of leading analyst firms in the procurement and supply chain space. Supplier Performance & Risk Management: Enhanced supplier evaluation, risk mitigation, and compliance.

Procurement 52

Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization 52

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

A successful procurement transformation involves a strategic overhaul of processes, technologies, and approaches to achieve greater efficiency, cost savings, risk management, and value creation. Procurement teams equipped with risk management tools can ensure business continuity and minimize potential negative impacts.

Procurement 52

Procurement Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Supply Chain Efficiency 52

ivalua

MAY 9, 2023

Disruptions, ethical and compliance risks are more likely to occur deep in your supply chain. Companies are often surprised on how exposed they are to specific sub-tier suppliers that supply multiple immediate suppliers. That ensures accuracy, timeliness and better accessibility regardless of where a user is working.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Procurement Collaboration Supply Chain Efficiency 130

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.

Management 40

Management Procurement Supplier relationship management Supply Chain Efficiency 40

Claritum

JUNE 13, 2019

To my mind, your challenges depend on where you are in transformational change within your organisation, the scope of your function within Procurement and the nature of the organisation’s supply chain. For example, is your focus on strategic long-term supply relationships to support your manufactured product? Risk Management.

Procurement 32

Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Raw materials supply chain software solutions 32

HICX

APRIL 14, 2025

Trade Wars & Tariffs The recent announcement of tariffs by President Donald Trump has sent shockwaves across global supply chains. For global food and beverage manufacturers, this marks a turning point: supplier management must evolve from an operational necessity to a strategic weapon.

Suppliers 40

Suppliers Real-time Visibility Management Agile and Lean Supply Chain 40