Supply Chain Opz

OCTOBER 14, 2013

In recent years, the auto-id technology such as bar code and RFID together with the electronic data transmission are considered the holy grail of supply chain visibility. 3) Find bottleneck : do you really have to see anything and everything that happens in the supply chain? The answer is NO.

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Procurement Freelancers

OCTOBER 26, 2024

Are… The post Global Sourcing Strategies: Mastering 2024’s Challenges for Success first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News. Is Your Company Having a Hard Time Keeping Costs Low and Finding Good Suppliers?

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Una

OCTOBER 11, 2023

EPISODE 136 Making the Impossible Possible in Global Sourcing with Chris Volz By Kelly Barner | October 11, 2023 Global supply chains reach the furthest corners of the earth, bringing back valuable, well-made goods and putting us in touch with people we may never meet.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 8, 2025

China trade war is just one development in a shift in global sourcing and production that's been underway for years, says Kevin O'Marah, chief research officer and co-founder of Zero100.

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 18, 2025

Here is an article that provides a good explanation of the difference between the two commodity characteristics: Dangerous Supply Chain Myths (Part7) You can also access the paper through the following link: Acres Of Diamonds (White Paper) How Do The 2004 Acres Paper’s Findings Hold Up In 2025?

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 20, 2023

and China provides yet another reminder of why American high-tech manufacturers need to diversify their supply of critical raw materials. The latest skirmish in the trade war between the U.S.

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Procurement Freelancers

MAY 1, 2025

Summary: A sourcing specialist is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and managing suppliers to optimize cost,… The post Global Sourcing Solutions Backed by Expert Sourcing Specialists first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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Procurement Templates

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Explore alternative sourcing models , such as consortium buying or global sourcing hubs. Elevate Stakeholder Management Achieve True Integration: Create cross-functional sourcing teams involving R&D, marketing, and logistics. Action: Develop a procurement cost-avoidance tracker for proactive budget control.

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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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Procurement Freelancers

JANUARY 12, 2025

In todays interconnected world, businesses rely on global sourcing to meet their production and operational… The post How Procurement Agents Navigate Complex International Trade Regulations first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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Procurement Insights

MAY 3, 2025

Sourcing Innovation Launch Date: June 2006 Overview: Authored by Michael Lamoureux, a Computer Science PhD, Sourcing Innovation focuses on procurement technology, strategic sourcing, and supply chain management. AI, e-sourcing), spend analytics, and best practices. SM Commodities Index with IHS Markit).

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

In this age of supply chain disruptions that hold the power to upend entire industries, strength and resilience across the entire value chain is no longer a nice-to-have—it’s a survival tactic. They also factor in how a strong partnership could reduce supply chain risk and advance sustainability.

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Una

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

In this episode of The Sourcing Hero podcast, Host Kelly Barner welcomes Eric Westerduin. Eric is the Founder and Chief Problem Solver at GO Get Made, a global sourcing and manufacturing company that specializes in helping businesses optimize their supply chains and scale efficiently with the help of overseas partners.

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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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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. Today this rarely exists.

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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. Instead of transactional relationships, JIT requires ongoing communication and planning to ensure supply lines remain uninterrupted.

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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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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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Una

OCTOBER 17, 2023

EPISODE 137 Using Visibility to Combat Supply Chain Abstraction with Frank Kenney By Kelly Barner | October 18, 2023 In the race to build global empires of data and digital systems, today’s businesses must not risk forgetting what all of those zeroes and ones mean.

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Claritum

MAY 11, 2018

However, you could also face many challenges when globally sourcing across geopolitical boundaries. Your business could struggle to achieve visibility of its global supply chain. Fortunately, technology is revolutionising the way organisations can process and track every stage of their global sourcing operation.

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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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ivalua

MAY 8, 2019

Daniel Koh is currently leading a team of 130 sourcing and pricing professionals globally. 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.

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Supply Chain Opz

OCTOBER 14, 2013

In recent years, the auto-id technology such as bar code and RFID together with the electronic data transmission are considered the holy grail of supply chain visibility. 3) Find bottleneck : do you really have to see anything and everything that happens in the supply chain? The answer is NO.

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Arkestro

JULY 30, 2024

Resources / Blog / Cars on Demand: Production to Order is Changing the Automotive Industry’s Supply Chain Cars on Demand: Production to Order is Changing the Automotive Industry’s Supply Chain The automotive industry has always been at the forefront of implementing innovative production methods to meet consumer demands efficiently.

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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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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MAY 16, 2025

The US-China trade war is heating up againand it’s hitting where it hurts: your wallet, your favorite products, and global supply chain operations. Retailers Are Rerouting Supply Chains To avoid volatile Chinese trade routes, companies are nearshoring to Mexico, Vietnam, and other regions.

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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.

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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. Highlights In this conversation, Kris and Kelly talk about how the Space Development Agency, part of the U.S.

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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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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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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.

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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. A GenAI solution that would delight the business user while collecting sourcing requirements, especially when lacking strong P2P compliance.

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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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Una

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

For Director of Global Sourcing for Medline Industries Brian Chaplin, being a sourcing hero means listening, learning, and taking action. For more insight, listen to Brian Chaplin’s full episode of The Sourcing Hero podcast here: Search. The Challenging State of Procurement and Supply Chain.

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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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Procurement Insights

MAY 22, 2025

The most notable competitors include: Direct Competitors in Third-Party Risk, Compliance, and Lifecycle Management Competitor Core Focus/Strengths Exiger AI-powered platform for third-party and supply chain risk management, entity monitoring, and compliance automation. Summary Table: Certa.ai vs. Main Competitors Certa.ai

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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. This constant evolution ensures that your work remains engaging and intellectually stimulating.

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