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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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 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 Global sourcing Strategy Supply 81

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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Supply chain management Supply chain management Supply Chain Optimization supply chain software solutions 72

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

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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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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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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. Organizations should proactively identify potential risks in the supply chain and implement strategies to mitigate them.

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Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Sourcing Supply Chain Optimization 40

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.

Supply Chain Efficiency 40

Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain Supply Collaboration 40

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 Automation A Pipefy survey of business and IT leaders found that for finance and supply chain/procurement teams, improved agility and cost savings were among the primary drivers shared by both areas.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

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

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

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. Today this rarely exists.

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Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement supply chain software solutions Collaboration 113

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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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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Empowering CPO

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of procurement, organizations are turning to strategic sourcing services to navigate the complexities and achieve sustainable success. At EmpoweringCPO, we understand the pivotal role it plays in optimizing the supply chain, reducing costs, and fostering long-term competitiveness.

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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.

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Procurement Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Supply Chain Efficiency 52

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

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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Procurement supply chain budgeting Sustainability Negotiation 98

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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Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain Purchasing Purchase orders 98

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.

Sustainability 130

Sustainability Agile and Lean Supply Chain Influencing Procurement 130

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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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.

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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. “We Tchiya Makasa, Global Sourcing Lead, JLL “Gender equity will bring about gender equality!

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Leadership Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain Import 246

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. Procurement will play a part in re-engineering the product, based on what’s possible in the future supply base. How can we have a supply chain that uses less fresh water? What do we do?

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Procurement Raw materials Price Risk 52

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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Procurement supply chain budgeting Sustainability Negotiation 52

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. But a number of crises have caused companies to question that and we have also seen price hikes associated with global sourcing. It costs to move away from some low-cost sources.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JANUARY 16, 2024

Depending on the scope and nature of the product, this could be as simple as hiring additional engineers and as complex as implementing new supply chain processes across the organization. In cases of complex global sourcing and manufacturing needs, a business may elect to use software or databases specifically built for the task.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 30, 2023

In the current business scenario, where market dynamics are constantly changing, and supply chain resilience is being tested, managed procurement services have gained significant relevance. Risk Management: Procurement involves a variety of risks, from supply chain disruptions to compliance issues.

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Management Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Supplier relationship management 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? 4 Conclusion.

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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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Suppliers Management Quality Import 55

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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Sourcing supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain 99

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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Skill Dynamics

MARCH 30, 2023

So, a key requirement was to ensure the chosen provider could offer a combination of procurement and supply chain courses, multiple languages, and certification. Huber+Suhner went on to onboard another 25 supply chain learners. We’re looking forward to expanding this to our supply chain team too.”

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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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