NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Continuous Improvement and Risk Management Systems have long been essential to realizing supply chain and organizational success. This is especially true at a time when organizations are preoccupied with ensuring reliable supply lines, cost reduction, risk mitigation, business continuity, and so on. . PDCA stands for: .

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Skill Dynamics

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Supplier relationship management is a business strategy utilized by organizations to strategically build relationships with their suppliers that are mutually beneficial. Strategy development considers how best to communicate with the chosen suppliers around specific needs and solutions.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 21, 2024

2024 has brought a fresh sense of urgency to the global supply chain amidst growing regional wars and tensions, and calls from climate scientists have kept sustainability initiatives a top priority. The supply chain isn’t getting any less complicated. Women in supply chain motivate us.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 21, 2023

The Supply Chain as a Service (SCaaS) market has experienced significant growth in recent years, with even greater potential ahead. SCaaS is a technology-driven approach to managing supply chains, offering comprehensive end-to-end solutions for businesses. Let’s delve into this emerging concept.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 7, 2023

At the helm of this innovative venture is Rivian’s founder and CEO, RJ Scaringe, whose strategic decision to establish the company’s first factory in Normal has reshaped the town’s trajectory. The production setbacks experienced by Rivian had a direct impact on its reputation and supply chain.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 28, 2023

Blockchain technology is revolutionizing the way businesses manage their supply chains. By providing a secure and transparent way to track products from their origin to their final destination, blockchain for supply chain can help increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve trust between suppliers and customers.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Product innovation is at the center of many success stories. Every product that exists now, or that existed before, was once an innovation. The most notable innovative products of late have been mostly technological. Subscribe Here! Email Address. They should offer value.

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Positive Purchasing

MARCH 14, 2024

Jonathan O’Brien, CEO of Positive Purchasing , author, and global procurement thought leader, outlines his effective approach to assessing the current levels of sustainability in your supply chain, then prioritizing where and how to focus your resources to make the greatest positive impact. Refine, reorder, and finalize the Hit List.

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HICX

AUGUST 30, 2023

Many will react, as the sector has done for decades, by beating down suppliers on price. All this does though is bounce the problem around the supply chain. It drains suppliers of the resources they need to deliver vital enhancements – including supplies, information, and ideas – without which, brands are less competitive.

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Procurement Templates

APRIL 15, 2024

Here’s how each of these traits might influence procurement: Openness to Experience: Innovation Preference: Individuals high in openness tend to be more open to new ideas, technologies, and approaches. In procurement, they might be more inclined to adopt innovative solutions or new suppliers that offer unique products or services.

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ivalua

MARCH 16, 2021

They discussed the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on Procurement and came up with this list of 8 critical supply chain management activities that can help Procurement teams build and maintain supply chain resilience now and in the years to come.

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Una

JULY 12, 2023

EPISODE 123 Healing Healthcare Supply Chains with Luká Yancopoulos By Kelly Barner | July 12, 2023 Many supply chains deal with pain points. During the pandemic, Luká and William Danon started Pandemic Relief Supply, a venture that delivered $20 million worth of health care supplies to frontline workers.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 14, 2023

But before we venture into the depths of innovation in this field, let’s first establish what procurement really is. It’s a strategic function that involves understanding market trends, analyzing suppliers, negotiating contracts, and managing relationships, among other tasks. Introduction A. Understanding Procurement A.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 15, 2023

If you are in the supply chain industry, you are probably well aware of the constant need to optimize processes and improve communication between stakeholders. And one of the most promising innovations in recent years is ChatGPT for supply chain. If you are not familiar with ChatGPT, don’t worry!

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 23, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Why is Supply Chain Management Important? A company’s supply chain usually comprises all the operations between sourcing raw materials and delivering the product to customers. We will now look more into the benefits of KM in supply chain management.

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Procurement Templates

MARCH 3, 2024

Risks may include budget constraints, supply chain disruptions, quality issues, legal compliance, etc. Budget Analysis : Evaluating the available budget and financial resources is crucial to ensure that the procurement activities align with the organization’s financial capabilities.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 3, 2023

These services often encompass a wide range of tasks, from supplier management and contract negotiation to spend analysis and process improvement. Amid the rapidly evolving business landscape, it is no longer sufficient for companies to merely manage their procurement operations – they must innovate.

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 30, 2023

Bonus PDF: 51 ChatGPT Prompts to 10X Your Productivity in Procurement Download 51 Prompts →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter 9 Best US Lumber Suppliers — Industry Outlook, Considerations, Pricing, and Reviews The US based Forest Economic Advisors, LLC (FEA) predicted a 16% US housing drop in 2023.

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ivalua

JUNE 26, 2023

Blog » Procurement on the Thames: Ivalua’s London Summer Symposium June 26, 2023 | | Thought Leadership by Eloise Barnum As businesses navigate through supply chain disruptions, high inflation, and sustainability initiatives, procurement, and supplier management has taken center stage in driving change. See you soon!

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Your customers, employees and shareholders want to know you have a plan to address supply chain sustainability. Supply chain sustainability is defined as embedding environmental, social or corporate governance considerations as raw materials are sourced, converted to products and delivered to market.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain Visibility – An Overcomplicated Challenge! A recent Deloitte survey estimated only 15% of CPO’s have visibility beyond their tier one suppliers. I found this striking that there is so little multi-tier Supply Chain visibility. Subscribe Here!

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

In Accounts Payable, it’s the Supplier inquiry. However, could this interruption by your supplier be turned into an automation opportunity. Bad Supplier Relationship Management is the kryptonite for AP . In this situation, suppliers may start regarding AP team members as adversaries — and that’s a recipe or disaster.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Enter Procurement Software, a transformative suite of tools designed to streamline purchasing activities and supply chain management. This software plays a pivotal role in automating and optimizing procurement tasks, thereby enhancing productivity and reducing costs.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Enter Procurement Software, a transformative suite of tools designed to streamline purchasing activities and supply chain management. This software plays a pivotal role in automating and optimizing procurement tasks, thereby enhancing productivity and reducing costs.

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Una

JUNE 8, 2023

What Makes a Supplier Strategic? Explore what makes a supplier strategic, learn why it matters, and how you can get noticed by supplier partners that are critical to your business. What makes a supplier strategic - and why does it matter? Will production or productivity grind to a halt if you suddenly lose that supplier?

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Empowering CPO

MAY 31, 2023

Introduction In today’s interconnected world of business, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) stands as a pillar of success for organizations across the globe. It’s the concerted effort of strategically planning and managing all interactions with suppliers that supply any goods and/or services to an organization.

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Procurement Tactics

AUGUST 25, 2022

In 2022, he was awarded the Special Mentioned Individual Award by Supply Chain Asia for his contribution to the national emergency procurement for the Covid-19 operation. Furthermore, He was voted by Supply Chain Digital as one of the top 10 procurement executives worldwide. Trillion budget. . Rajeev Karmacharya.

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Procurement Tactics

JULY 20, 2023

As the concrete product industry continues to evolve, we can expect to see even more innovative and sustainable products in the years to come. 5 Best Global Concrete Product Suppliers Study Procurement Study Negotiations 1. A good innovation tailored to sustainable practices. Its 2022 annual sales revenue amounted to $29.2

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 19, 2023

AI in logistics refers to the use of AI-powered solutions to optimize supply chain management, improve decision-making and enhance customer experience. The use of AI in logistics is becoming an essential element of supply chain management as the industry becomes more complex as it is.

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Arkestro

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

in 2023 , even as organizations continue to grapple with talent shortages, budget cuts, supply chain issues, and global inflation. Predictive procurement is a modern approach to supply chain management that leverages data analytics , machine learning, and game theory to forecast and optimize purchasing activities.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 6, 2022

Modern enterprises rely on supply chain software to track several activities, including manufacturing and distribution of goods. Many supply chain systems are closed-source, all-in-one, proprietary, expensive, and difficult to customize ( read Why ERP Sucks ). What are No-code Platforms? Benefits of No-code Platforms.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 22, 2023

Introduction In an increasingly interconnected global economy, supplier diversity has emerged as a key strategy for companies seeking not only to foster social responsibility and inclusivity, but also to drive innovation, competitiveness, and market growth. This can also highlight areas where supplier diversity can be improved.

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 21, 2023

Try this as a tongue twister: “Tripping through tantalizing TikTokers, tenfold to transform your tangled supply chain!” In our digital age, where viral trends dominate, TikTok’s influence now extends to supply chain management. Discover the Top 10 TikTokers reshaping how you view supply chains.

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Barkers Procurement

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Critically, for the water industry, are serious concerns regarding the sector’s supply chain resilience and whether the supply chain is capable of supporting water companies to deliver on the mandates outlined in AMP8. So what should water companies do to mitigate against this challenge?

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

DECEMBER 4, 2023

  Today I’m joined by SDI , a digital supply chain brand whose people, processes, and technology have enabled the world’s most efficient supply chains for over 50 years. 06.40] A closer look at current supply chain challenges, and what SDI are seeing with their clients.

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Procurement Tactics

APRIL 19, 2023

Ultimately, sustainable goals are what drive the procurement process to keep innovating and improving. Thus, you will be able to keep up with the fluctuations in your supply chain. You can also allocate the excess in your procurement spending or budget to promote economic growth in the surrounding communities.

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

DECEMBER 15, 2022

As we are coming to the end of the year, procurement and supply chain leaders across industries initiate their annual strategic planning process for the next year. We have shortlisted 7 C ritical T rends that will help supply chain leaders and practitioners to build a strategic blueprint for 2023 and beyond.

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