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Jaggaer
MAY 8, 2025
I am a big believer in procurement getting involved as early as possible in new product development based on all the market knowledge available. The worst-case scenario is product engineering developing a new product, selecting a supplier and then telling procurement to get on with negotiation.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
As the specter of new tariffs on Chinese imports loom large, the toy giant’s strategic use of a diversified supply chain comes to the forefront, showcasing resilience and adaptability in the face of uncertainty.
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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control
A Roadmap For Modernization: How To Break Free From Your Monolith Before July 31, 2026
ivalua
MARCH 16, 2020
Redwood City/Warsaw/ Hamburg – March 17th, 2020 | Ivalua, a leading global provider of procurement management solutions, and OptiBuy, Ivalua’s long-standing implementation partner, announced their selection by Körber to enable a digital procurement transformation.
ivalua
MARCH 24, 2021
Without digitization, many manufacturing organizations see one or more of these areas suffer due to a reliance on manual processes, a lack of collaboration with suppliers, and little to no visibility of risk during the product development process. Digitization Benefit #3: Total Spend Management.
SCMDOJO
JANUARY 9, 2025
By fostering these relationships, businesses can ensure stable supply chains, consistent quality, and even access to supplier innovations. According to a McKinsey report, firms that develop strong supplier partnerships are 35% less likely to experience significant supply disruptions.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
JANUARY 16, 2024
To remain competitive in today’s relentlessly paced and ever-expanding marketplace, companies must think carefully about what products they’re developing and how they’re developing them, continuously iterating their processes to maintain a competitive edge. These seven stages of product development are: 1.
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!
Supply Chain Opz
SEPTEMBER 14, 2013
Fashion industry is one of the most primitive form of supply chain management and its practices have been extended, adopted and become the best practices that we use today. This article will show you the development of fashion industry and how one company manages to bring the operations into the next level.
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.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
In today’s complex global business environment, effective supply chain management (SCM) is crucial for maintaining a competitive advantage. Here’s how companies are using different strategies to address supply chain management and meet their business goals.
Supply Chain Game Changer
DECEMBER 9, 2020
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What is Product (or Master) Data Management? The following Product Information Management (PIM) article was written by guest author Alex Borzo, a content contributor at Amber Engine , a software company passionate about eCommerce. Subscribe Here! Email Address.
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Jaggaer
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Strong supplier partnerships drive new product development, unlock cost efficiencies, and ensure supply chains are adaptable to changing market conditions. These partnerships are also key to responding swiftly to disruptions, whether due to supply chain constraints or shifting consumer demands.
SCMDOJO
DECEMBER 28, 2023
In the era of the Digital Retail Revolution, adaptive supply chain management is imperative amid the surge in online retail and the social commerce boom. The complexity of the e-commerce landscape is compounded by the presence of multiple sales channels, posing challenges to efficient management.
Supply Chain Opz
JUNE 1, 2014
Supply chain planning has been recognized as one of the best practices due to the force behind globalization and higher level of competitions. This article will explain its basic concept and some reasons why you may need the help of supply chain planning software. Is this the scope of supply chain planning?
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”? The Evolution of Supply Chain!
Procurement Leaders
MARCH 26, 2024
For many procurement and supply chain leaders, it is standard practice to involve suppliers early when developing new products and services. Part of the explanation was the then famous ‘Toyota Production System’, an approach to organising manufacturing and logistics efficiently and without waste. But does it work?
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Supply Chain Opz
JANUARY 3, 2017
What is it like to be a supply chain manager? In this article, we will show you some typical tasks that many supply chain managers do on day-to-day basis. Supply chain management is a relatively new field with lots of opportunity for people who are willing to learn and work hard.
Supply Chain Opz
JUNE 1, 2014
Professionals in supply chain management use various methods to identify best practices to improve the operations. Analysis of case study is certainly one of the most popular methods for people from business management background. Supply Chain of fashion industry involves a time based competition.
Procurement Heads
JUNE 20, 2023
I have been a supply chain professional for 37 years, quite precisely! I have been fortunate enough to realise there is far more that is similar to supply chain in all these industries than is different. It is making sure we do everything we can do to support the security within our supply chain.
Supply Chain Game Changer
JULY 23, 2020
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain Should Lead the Boardroom … the Coronavirus Proves it! Chief Supply Chain Officer article and permission to publish here provided by Sam White at argentus.com. Subscribe Here! Email Address.
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Supply Chain Opz
JUNE 1, 2014
Supply chain planning has been recognized as one of the best practices due to the force behind globalization and higher level of competitions. This article will explain its basic concept and some reasons why you may need the help of supply chain planning software. Is this the scope of supply chain planning?
Procurement Tactics
JANUARY 2, 2023
Supplier integration enables a robust supply chain process. This collaboration includes idea generation, new product development, product concept development, large-scale production, and market testing. . You can trust the integration plan that you have formulated for your supply chain.
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IBM Supply Chain Blog
MARCH 25, 2024
Knowing how to manifest these improvements is not always clear: Enter generative AI and the content supply chain. Get the study: The Revolutionary Content Supply Chain A content supply chain brings together people, processes, and technology to effectively plan, create, produce, launch, measure, and manage content.
Jaggaer
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Supplier Collaboration vs. Supplier Relationship Management What good is having the best suppliers if you can’t communicate well enough to leverage their products and skills? The primary goals of SRM are to foster hand-in-glove supplier relationships, manage risk, and optimize the value chain.
Jaggaer
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
An advanced source-to-pay platform is crucial for unleashing procurement’s potential and optimizing supply chain performance. The greatest value-add often comes from integrating trusted suppliers into the New Product Development (NPD) process.
Procurement Leaders
JUNE 13, 2022
With the company rapidly becoming a leader in smoke-free products, including heated tobacco devices and e-cigarettes, it successfully built a supply base in the highly competitive electronic devices market. Product Creation – led by product development. End-to-End Value chain & footprint – led by supply chain.
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Jaggaer
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Supplier Collaboration: Driving Innovation and Competitive Advantage In today’s hyper-connected global economy, where supply chains span continents, and industries are interlinked globally, supplier collaboration serves as the foundation to drive innovation and create a future-ready organization. What is supplier collaboration?
Future Purchasing
JANUARY 11, 2022
2021 saw a massive amount of challenge for procurement teams; supply chain management challenges, political changes, trade barriers, COVID related staff shortages in all areas, blocked ports and working from home have thrown it all up into the air. At its heart lie a few easy to apply concepts.
ivalua
JULY 15, 2015
The processes and strategies driving supply chain management success are evolving and strategic sourcing is being redefined. Here are the first two: Your Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Management Goals and Activities are Fully Aligned with Company Objectives and Strategies. Are you evolving with the times?
Supply Chain Game Changer
MARCH 26, 2019
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. In these industries a segment of the Procurement organization is called Commodity Management. However when I entered the Retail industry the group largely responsible for Procurement, amongst other things, was called Category Management. Commodity Management. Email Address.
Procurement Tactics
JUNE 7, 2023
It is a strategic method of managing suppliers, where the focus is on aligning suppliers and partners with your business strategy. Supplier collaboration goes beyond traditional buyer-supplier relationships by promoting cooperation, transparency, and innovation throughout the supply chain.
Supply Chain Game Changer
MARCH 25, 2021
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. For decades, forward-thinking supply chains were defined by how robust their investments into Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) was. What are Supply Chain Management Platforms? Get Our EBOOK HERE.
Supply Chain Opz
AUGUST 7, 2013
7 Fallacies of Supply Chain Process Redesign. Supply chain is the integrated business process from the point of origin to the point of consumption. To enhance the overall capabilities, the redesign of supply chain process is a very important initiative. Supply Chain Case Study: Executives Guide.
The Good Spending
AUGUST 16, 2022
Why is supply chain collaboration essential? Once, I was asked what makes the supply chain important to a company. Shadow procurement, supply chain, and logistics have become standard for many companies. The supply chain is the most collaborative function in the business.
Supply Chain Opz
MARCH 31, 2015
Modern purchasing executives take part in value creating initiatives such as performance improve program, cost reduction program and new product development program. Patterson 5) Purchasing and Supply Chain Management: Analysis, Strategy, Planning and Practice by Arjan J. Rudzki and Robert J. Monczka, Robert B.
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Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 10, 2018
Supply chain collaboration is a hot topic today and no wonder: companies that collaborate effectively across the supply chain have enjoyed dramatic reductions in inventories and costs, together with improvements in speed, service levels, and customer satisfaction. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Making The Right Choices.
Procurement Templates
JUNE 18, 2023
Central banks and governments often aim to manage inflation to maintain price stability and promote economic growth. Money buys less than before How should procurement manage inflation? ChatGPT Procurement departments can take several steps to manage inflation effectively.
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ivalua
DECEMBER 5, 2019
Exclusive VIP Event for Procurement and Supply Chain Leaders at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London. In today’s challenging business landscape, companies are battling it out to stay ahead of the competition, meet increasing customer expectations and develop new products at a faster pace than ever before.
Supply Chain Opz
SEPTEMBER 1, 2013
7 Laws of Successful Supply Chain Alliances. In order to increase the efficiency of the whole supply chain, modern businesses relies on the stronger and closer relationship with their trading partners. In this article, the basic supply chain alliances concept together with the critical success factors will be presented.
TYA Suite
MAY 13, 2025
Typically, a manager or procurement officer will examine the request to ensure it fits within the budget and complies with company policies. Enhanced supplier collaboration through data-driven decisions With the rise of digital tools and analytics, operational procurement management is increasingly data-driven.
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Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 19, 2018
Check out The Digital Supply Chain (SC 4.0) In order to understand how this is starting to evolve and how it will impact and change the supply chain, let us consider 4 user cases that are emerging with early adopters in this space. Registration and warranty management. Subscribe Here! Email Address.
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EazyStock
APRIL 28, 2022
What does supply chain optimization mean? Put simply, supply chain optimization means using technology to get inventory to the right place at the right time – at the lowest cost and highest profit for your business. Supply chain optimization best practice. Build buffers into the supply chain.
EazyStock
APRIL 28, 2022
What does supply chain optimization mean? Put simply, supply chain optimization means using technology to get inventory to the right place at the right time – at the lowest cost and highest profit for your business. Supply chain optimization best practice. Build buffers into the supply chain.
Procurement Insights
MAY 15, 2025
in 2015 and climbing steadily to $1.21B by 2025 – representing extraordinary growth as the company established itself as a leader in the spend management space. The graph shows three key metrics for Coupa from 2000 to 2025: Revenue Growth (Blue Line): Coupa’s revenue shows exponential growth from its founding, reaching $50.8M
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