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The Importance of Supply Chain Visibility for Procurement

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

Supply chain visibility is essential for successful procurement, as it enables businesses to proactively manage risks and optimize their supply chain. By having a clear view of their entire supply chain, businesses can identify potential issues and take steps to mitigate them.

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378: Achieve 360° Supply Chain Visibility for Greater Control and Optimization, with SDI

Let's Talk Supply Chain

“Not having that visibility is a real challenge for organizations… getting the parts they need at the right time… and the ongoing labor issues.” 07.41] Common data challenges, and the importance of good data in telling an organization’s ‘story’ in their supply chain. “It It’s important to start somewhere.

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Weathering Future Disruptions: 8 Steps to Building Supply Chain Resilience

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As teams worked with suppliers through creative solutions, it became obvious that transparency and supplier risk management are essential components to maintain stability during crises like these. But building an agile, resilient supply chain doesn’t happen overnight; it requires forethought and planning.

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Global Supply Chain — Everything About Supply Chain

Procurement Tactics

First Name Email Download 51 Prompts →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Global Supply Chain — Everything About Supply Chain Global supply chain has become a popular way for businesses to source unique materials and products from other countries as they are unavailable domestically.

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The Opportunity — and Challenges — for Digital Transformation in MENA

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What’s more, PwC found that the average investment in risk management among MENA companies was $1.5 MENA countries import a lot of food; disrupted supply chains and price increases mean potential food shortages. Governmental support will also be an important factor. Enter eProcurement.

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Pandemic Prepared! 8 Steps to Building Supply Chain Resilience

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Procurement teams had to work closely with suppliers to find creative ways to solve problems, and they instantly realized the benefits of transparency in their supply chains and supplier risk management for business continuity in times of crisis. Why is visibility so important?

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8 Steps to Building Supply Chain Resilience for Manufacturers in a Post-Covid World

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Procurement teams had to work closely with suppliers to find creative ways to solve problems, and they instantly realized the benefits of transparency in their supply chains and supplier risk management for business continuity in times of crisis. Why is visibility so important?