Skill Dynamics

APRIL 24, 2025

When you look behind the scenes of a global business operation, procurement strategy and supply chain management are usually top priorities, though theyre not always working in sync. This blog explores procurement vs supply chain strategy and looks at how aligning the two leads to operational excellence.

Supply chain management 52

Supply chain management Supply chain management Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization 52

ivalua

JUNE 3, 2025

Procurement leaders have increasingly turned to Spend and Supplier Management platforms to improve decision-making, efficiency and collaboration. TEI helps organizations measure ROI, NPV, and efficiency gains from implementing solutions like Ivalua’s Source-to-Pay (S2P) platform. million in procurement efficiencies over three years.

Real-time Visibility 130

Real-time Visibility e2e supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Efficiency 130

ivalua

APRIL 20, 2021

Leveraging purchasing power to capture volume- based pricing within a competitive supply chain builds sticky relationships with healthy suppliers, keeps input costs low, and acts as a hedge against inflation. Your organization’s total spend is a powerful tool to wield. This leaves their working capital stretched and exposed.

Supply Chain Efficiency 130

Supply Chain Efficiency Buyers Suppliers Purchasing 130

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!

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain 130

ivalua

APRIL 1, 2020

Healthcare supply chain GPO, Intalere, deploys an end-to-end Source to Contract solution across its purchasing functions. New York, NY March 30, 2020 – Consus , a leading procurement services provider, today announced that Intalere , a healthcare supply chain GPO based in St. About Consus.

Contract 147

Contract Sourcing Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain 147

Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 20, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe. As such we have introduced our “ Seasoned Leadership in Action ” Interview series. Professionally, respect and leadership.

Leadership 98

Leadership Supply Chain Efficiency Influencing Supply chain 98

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.

Procurement 231

Procurement Supply Chain Optimization supply chain budgeting Agile and Lean Supply Chain 231

Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

a snack food company, came from how they intentionally targeted key strategic initiatives under Senior Vice President and Head of Procurement Ron Schnurs leadership. The leadership team was on board from the beginning but he still had to execute his recommendations in an orderly and intentional manner to deliver the results.

Influencing 96

Influencing Procurement supply chain budgeting e2e 96

SCMDOJO

MAY 18, 2023

The following is a business case highlighting the background, context and value proposition of SCMDOJO’s Expert Marketplace, a platform designed to connect businesses with specialized Supply Chain Expert Services. It is within this context that SCMDOJO’s Expert Marketplace was conceived.

Supply Chain Efficiency 111

Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain software solutions supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization 111

Spend Matters

MARCH 6, 2025

In a world increasingly driven by the rapid developments within Artificial Intelligence (AI), procurement has the potential for enormous leverage using cutting-edge technology to become a powerhouse for generating efficiency, expanding margins, reducing risk and delivering solutions which the human mind is unable to see.

Supply Chain Efficiency 71

Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement Chief Procurement Officer Stakeholder engagement 71

SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

Discover Ways to Boost Supply Chain Visibility through Digital Marketing Supply chain visibility is essential for providing a superior customer experience and sustaining customer loyalty over time. Customers face significant frustrations that erode brand trust and sales without supply chain visibility.

Supply Chain Visibility 98

Supply Chain Visibility Real-time Visibility e2e supply chain software solutions 98

Spend Matters

MARCH 25, 2025

Internally, procurement teams must collaborate closely with finance, IT, legal and operational leadership, each with distinct priorities and decision-making authority. Suppliers and external partners contribute another layer of complexity, as they rely on procurement systems for seamless onboarding, data accuracy and operational efficiency.

Stakeholder engagement 86

Stakeholder engagement Management Procurement Influencing 86

SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

How an organization uses its available resources is one of the main priorities for leadership to determine. You inherit a lot of the risk when you are a key decision-maker, so your best bet is to figure out the most efficient use of resources. Efficiency should be an objective in every area of the company from top to bottom.

Supply Chain Efficiency 96

Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization supply chain software solutions supply chain budgeting 96

Procurement Insights

JUNE 7, 2025

Hansen’s early concepts—especially his 1998 frameworks involving agent-based modeling , the Metaprise , time-zone polling , and advanced self-learning algorithms —share fundamental DNA with the adaptive, decentralized, and data-rich supply chain models later refined and scaled by Jeff Bezos at Amazon. MODEL 2 Jon W.

Supply Chain Optimization 52

Supply Chain Optimization Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting 52

ivalua

APRIL 1, 2020

Healthcare supply chain GPO, Intalere, deploys an end-to-end Source to Contract solution across its purchasing functions. New York, NY March 30, 2020 – Consus , a leading procurement services provider, today announced that Intalere, a healthcare supply chain GPO based in St. About Consus.

Contract 130

Contract Sourcing Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain 130

SCMDOJO

APRIL 4, 2023

If you’re in the business world, you’re probably always looking for ways to streamline your supply chain operations. Luckily, supply chain analytics is here to help! But like any new technology, there are hurdles to overcome when implementing supply chain analytics.

Supply Chain Analytics 111

Supply Chain Analytics supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency 111

Spend Matters

APRIL 16, 2025

Our coverage also explores the latest thought leadership topics about procurement and supply, the technology that serves it and comparative analyses based on demos and the scoring of 500+ RFI requirements across 12 source-to-pay (S2P) categories that create our Vendor Ranking data. Learn how he succeeded.

Procurement 93

Procurement Real-time Visibility supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Efficiency 93

SCMDOJO

AUGUST 16, 2023

Among these strategies, the role of supply chain capability stands out as a key factor in driving success. A well-optimized supply chain not only ensures efficient delivery and cost-effectiveness but also provides companies with a competitive advantage in the market.

Supply Chain Efficiency 98

Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization Supply chain 98

Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Our 2021 All Star Seasoned Leadership in Action Interviews! At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe. As such we have introduced our “ Seasoned Leadership in Action ” Interview series.

Leadership 98

Leadership Logistics Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain 98

Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 7, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Amazon Supply Chain strategies article and permission to publish here provided by Jae Jun. With newer technologies being founded, Amazon continually offers new services and breaks the rules of supply chain management to improve their service, margins, and for sellers.

Supply Chain Optimization 105

Supply Chain Optimization supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain 105

Procurement Insights

DECEMBER 6, 2024

NOTE: The “ Green Giant ” can story and The Four Cornerstones for Leveraging Cost Transparency model resonated most with me. ProPurchaser ** ProPurchaser** operates in the procurement intelligence and cost management sector, providing tools and data to assist supply chain professionals in negotiations. COMPETITORS 1.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain software solutions supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 16, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Preparing Business for the Digital Supply Chain! We were a global Supply Chain, Logistics and Distribution company. I/T was going to be at the epicentre of the strategic and operational leadership of the company. Supply Chain Innovation from I/T.

supply chain software solutions 105

supply chain software solutions supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency 105

Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. For many people who work in Supply Chain Management, or for those on the outside, it functions on the foundation of processes, formulae, and metrics. This is very much the core of Supply Chain education and certification as well. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

Supply chain management 98

Supply chain management Supply chain management Supply Chain Optimization Agile and Lean Supply Chain 98

Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 12, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe. As such we have introduced our “ Seasoned Leadership in Action ™” Interview series. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

Leadership 87

Leadership Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting 87

ivalua

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Customers can now ensure greater supply chain resilience through improved supplier discovery and collaboration, increase efficiency across each step of the source-to-pay process and better understand and optimize cost drivers for goods and services purchased. About Ivalua. Learn more at www.ivalua.com. Media Contact.

Supply chain resilience 100

Supply chain resilience Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Innovation 100

SCMDOJO

JUNE 28, 2024

In recent years, there has been a significant shift in the supply chain industry as more and more women are choosing careers in this traditionally male-dominated field. This rise of women in the supply chain is not only breaking gender barriers but also bringing a fresh perspective and new ideas to the table.

Supply Chain Optimization 87

Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply chain 87

SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

In this blog, explore vital tips paving the way for a prosperous career in supply chain management. Whether you’re a recent graduate or contemplating a career change, uncover key insights for establishing the groundwork of a thriving career in the dynamic world of supply chain. Lucky for you.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 97

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain 97

Procurement Heads

OCTOBER 17, 2022

I spent 11 years there in various roles looking at ERP systems, managing suppliers, suppliers’ relationships, and supply training and really enjoyed it. From there I did a business degree and got interested again in purchasing as a subject and a research area. Tell us about your role at the University of Liverpool.

Supply Chain Efficiency 278

Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain Sustainability Procurement 278

Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 7, 2013

Is Apple Supply Chain Really the No. Surprisingly, IT research firm Gartner ranks Apple Supply Chain as the best supply chain in the world for 4 years in a row. But, is Apples Supply Chain really the number 1? 1) Apples Supply Chain Model. Supply Chain Model of Apple Inc.

Supply Chain Efficiency 111

Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Optimization Supply chain 111

IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 30, 2023

In the healthcare supply chain, there are three main challenges pharmacies, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies and patients are facing: shortages and delays; lack of convenient and cost-effective fulfillment options; and rising counterfeiting and regulatory changes, along with a persistent need for better drug cold chain management.

Supply Chain Efficiency 77

Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization Real-time Visibility 77

Skill Dynamics

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Relationship Management Strategic sourcing skills are crucial for procurement professionals to effectively identify and then leverage opportunities within the supply base to create value. Strategic sourcing can also help reduce the overall risk in a given supply chain.

Procurement 59

Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization supply chain budgeting 59

Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Integrate a Change Leadership Work Stream in your Transformation Program! A truly efficient and effective Supply Chain must include a strategy, plans, business processes, and performance metrics that incorporate disintermediation and the elimination of waste!

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 78

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Supply chain 78

SCMDOJO

MARCH 7, 2023

But in case you haven’t come across it yet, let us briefly touch on what it is and its concept regarding supply chain management and what Transactional Process Improvement Kaizen really is. The Kaizen philosophy has become popular in many industries, including supply chain management.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 117

Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization 117

Planergy

MAY 8, 2025

Helping organizations spend smarter and more efficientlyby automating purchasing and invoice processing. These portals improve real-time visibility into purchase orders, payment timelines, and dispute resolution, directly enhancing vendor satisfaction. [5] What's PLANERGY? Modern Spend Management and Accounts Payable software.

Strategy 52

Strategy Real-time Visibility Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

SCMDOJO

JANUARY 17, 2024

Managing the supply chain involves the delicate art of aligning your product supply precisely with customer demand. That is to say, there isn’t one single career in supply chain management. That is to say, there isn’t one single career in supply chain management. Planners do exactly that.

Supply chain management 97

Supply chain management Supply chain management Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization 97

Jaggaer

MAY 7, 2019

To do this effectively, Procurement will need to take steps to ensure governance and transparency within their organizations, and in Banking, this is often easier said than done. Absolutely key to this transparency is having all of the information available in one place, all the way from procure to pay. Download it here now.

Supply Chain Efficiency 75

Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement Chief Procurement Officer Spend management 75

Procurement Insights

MAY 21, 2025

Transparent Ecosystem Coordination: Agents provide stakeholders (suppliers, finance, C-suite) with a unified view of procurement metrics, enabling collaborative problem-solving. Example: Automated generation of purchase orders, waybills, and customs forms eliminated manual steps, cutting procurement cycle times by 35%.

supply chain budgeting 52

supply chain budgeting Real-time Visibility Stakeholder engagement Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52