Claritum

MAY 11, 2018

Does your business source products and services from global markets? If your company is sourcing goods and services internationally you could be reaping many benefits. However, you could also face many challenges when globally sourcing across geopolitical boundaries. Do you have visibility of a global supply chain?

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Empowering CPO

JANUARY 28, 2024

Introduction In the dynamic realm of procurement, organizations strive to not only meet their immediate needs but also to establish sustainable and cost-effective supply chains. Essential Tips and Tricks: Data-Driven Decision-Making: The foundation of successful Strategic Sourcing lies in data.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 30, 2023

From tech giants to manufacturing leaders, the top 10 CEOs in the supply chain industry have blazed a trail of success. The Top 10 CEOs Who Have Worked As Supply Chain Professionals 1. Tim Cook Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple, has a background in operations and supply chain management. Don’t forget!

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Solvoyo

JULY 15, 2021

Defining Business Needs Supply chain planning used to be a lot easier, but with today’s world of global sourcing and an almost infinite array of paths from the source to the customer, the complexity is daunting. The post Selecting a Supply Chain Planning Platform appeared first on Solvoyo.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Here's how to reassess short-, mid- and long-term global sourcing and production strategies.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 10, 2024

Alibaba.com said that the Smart Assistant tools for global sourcing will help small business owners discover new commerce opportunities, stay up-to-date with market trends and track orders.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 24, 2024

In the dynamic and ever-evolving world of procurement and supply chain management, staying at the forefront of professional development is not just advantageous – it’s imperative. This globally respected status is evidence of your strategic acumen, ethical practice, and dedication to continuous improvement.

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Una

OCTOBER 25, 2023

In this episode of The Sourcing Hero podcast, Host Kelly Barner welcomes back Kris Lance, Senior Director at Una, for a recurring monthly conversation about current news stories. And nothing fights change like the paralyzing behavior of going along to get along.”

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

When I began my career there was no such thing as “Supply Chain Management” Supply Chain was not a title to be found anywhere on any organization chart. So what exactly is the definition of “Supply Chain Management”? Interestingly there are many views on how to define Supply Chain.

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Spend Matters

DECEMBER 22, 2023

With the geopolitical environment continuing its downward pressure on global supply chains, the economic volatility further cemented any cost-cutting measures that were already in place. In traditional sourcing or intake platforms, it seems the adoption and NPS significantly reduces the more clicks a business user needs to make.

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Pipefy

JANUARY 30, 2024

The global source-to-pay and procure-to-pay outsourcing market is expanding rapidly with the market expected to reach $55.8 To do so, procure-to-pay trends point to an increased focus on three key areas: technology, collaboration, and sourcing. billion by 2028. Below is a rundown of the three procure-to-pay trends shaping 2024.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

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

SupplyShift

APRIL 27, 2021

On April 21st, our webinar on forced labor in cotton supply chains brought together leaders from Responsible Sourcing Network and Fashion for Good to explore how industry-wide tools and supply chain engagement can help identify and mitigate risks of forced labor. . These are the textile and spinning mills.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Initiatives that prioritize environmentally friendly practices, fair labor, and responsible sourcing improve brand reputation and mitigate potential legal and reputational risks. Automation increases efficiency and reduces errors, leading to faster and more accurate procurement cycles.

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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.

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SupplyShift

APRIL 27, 2021

On April 21st, our webinar on forced labor in cotton supply chains brought together leaders from Responsible Sourcing Network and Fashion for Good to explore how industry-wide tools and supply chain engagement can help identify and mitigate risks of forced labor. These are the textile and spinning mills.

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Una

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

For Director of Global Sourcing for Medline Industries Brian Chaplin, being a sourcing hero means listening, learning, and taking action. As long as we are continually listening and learning from others and then driving those things that we learned into really effective change, that is what I would define as a sourcing hero.”.

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Procurement Heads

MARCH 27, 2023

I’m passionate about working in collaboration with the supply chain and allowing for constructive conversations so that we’re doing all we can to ensure the best value for money for our customers. Sustainability is one of those, and supply chains can influence carbon emissions in a huge way.

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ivalua

JUNE 2, 2016

Niul Burton wrote a great article in Industry Week titled “Procurement 2025: 10 Challenges that Will Transform Global Sourcing”. For those of you who are executives in Supply Chain, Procurement or New Product Introduction/Development, this is a must read. Globalization. Integration.

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CPO Rising

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Unrestricted trade coupled with abundant low-cost labor and inexpensive transportation provided global sourcing teams with ample suppliers and continuous innovation — all within a peaceful, conflict-free geopolitical landscape. That all began to change under new […]

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ivalua

MAY 9, 2023

This is a key reason for the shift towards a core platform for spend/supplier management – collaboration needs to be embedded in Source-to-Pay processes and it does not stop and end with any one process. Disruptions, ethical and compliance risks are more likely to occur deep in your supply chain. Second, map your sub-tier.

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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.

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Supply chain Supply Global sourcing Quality 61

Una

JUNE 1, 2023

From supplier relationship management and global sourcing to risk assessment and sustainability initiatives, each day brings new hurdles to overcome. Procurement transcends geographical boundaries, making it an ideal choice for individuals with a global mindset.

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Procurement Heads

MARCH 7, 2023

Rachel Lemos, Executive Director, Supply Chain BC Ferries “International Women’s Day is a welcome date for me every year as it prompts us to stop and take stock to consider the role we can all play to help make a more gender-balanced world. Tchiya Makasa, Global Sourcing Lead, JLL “Gender equity will bring about gender equality!

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

DECEMBER 9, 2020

The pandemic has taught us supply chain professionals a precious lesson in supply chain risk management. The pandemic has put to the test, flexibility, adaptability, and resilience of supply chains. The supply disruption triggered in China sent shock waves all around and shut down the global economy.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JANUARY 16, 2024

This will become the sample as materials and vendors are sourced for mass production. Sourcing and manufacturing During this phase, a business gathers materials and contracts with partners, if applicable, to create a detailed plan for actual production.

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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.

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Procurement Heads

MARCH 27, 2023

I’m passionate about working in collaboration with the supply chain and allowing for constructive conversations so that we’re doing all we can to ensure the best value for money for our customers. Sustainability is one of those, and supply chains can influence carbon emissions in a huge way.

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Positive Purchasing

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Gold, zinc and scandium, used in smartphones, computers and gadgets are, similarly, in short supply. . Alternative sources. Scarcity of resources shines a new light on the global space race. This may sound far-fetched, but the moon has huge, vast sources of minerals. The war in Ukraine. The challenge for procurement.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JANUARY 31, 2024

Sourcing isn’t just a concern for procurement teams. With rising consumer and stakeholder expectations around ethical and responsible supply chains, who supplies your organization’s goods and services is also a C-suite consideration. Near-sourcing can also reduce risk.

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Positive Purchasing

APRIL 11, 2022

Today, we’re seeing unprecedented changes in our supply chains with UK issues ranging from domestic goods through to raw materials. This is on top of the pre-war gas shortage as a result of Russia scaling back supply and effectively holding Europe to ransom, prompting companies to shut down production, driving energy price hikes.

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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. Procurement transcends geographical boundaries, making it an ideal choice for individuals with a global mindset.

Procurement 52

Procurement supply chain budgeting Sustainability Negotiation 52

Empowering CPO

JUNE 30, 2023

Procurement is no longer just about sourcing goods and services; it’s about creating strategic alliances, driving innovation, and adding value to the organization. This is where the concept of managed procurement services comes into play. The role of procurement services in businesses is multifaceted.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Supplier performance management provides detailed information about the risks your suppliers may have, so you can take action to reduce or eliminate risks in your supply chain. Therefore, the success of supplier performance management directly affects the quality of the entire supply chain. How is it possible?

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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? 4 Conclusion.

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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.

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Skill Dynamics

MARCH 30, 2023

After a positive experience of working with Skill Dynamics at a previous company, Huber+Suhner’s Head of Sourcing & Logistics set out to advance the capabilities of his new team in Poland whilst also exploring whether Huber+Suhner’s global head office would also be interested in the initiative.

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Procurement Software

JANUARY 23, 2024

Matchory Matchory is a German procurement startup offering a data-driven strategic sourcing solution. This collects supplier data from a range of sources, then applies machine learning and other technologies to analyse it. Along with a cloud-based supplier search engine that aims to fully automate global sourcing.

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