Spend Matters

OCTOBER 18, 2022

In this piece, we talk to Julie Gerdeman, CEO of Everstream Analytics, a risk analytics provider that features logistics risk management, predictive insights and weather forecasting capabilities. ( Read more. ).

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Procurement Leaders

JANUARY 29, 2024

In association with SAP: Discover the actions and capabilities that are enabling leading organisations to improve supply chain visibility

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

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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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 5, 2023

Furthermore, a global supply chain can be complex and involve a wide range of stakeholders, including suppliers, transportation providers, regulatory agencies, and customers. The use of advanced technologies and logistics strategies is often necessary to manage the complexity and risks associated with a global supply chain.

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Procurement Software

MAY 9, 2022

Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) can be complex. Supplier relationship management software can make things a little bit easier. Sales & Marketing teams have reaped the benefits of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solutions & Marketing Automation for the past 15–20 years. Safeguard Brand Value.

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Procurement Software

MAY 9, 2022

Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) can be complex. Supplier relationship management software can make things a little bit easier. Sales & Marketing teams have reaped the benefits of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solutions & Marketing Automation for the past 15–20 years. Safeguard Brand Value.

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Spend Matters

JANUARY 17, 2024

From planning a product, design and simulation, to optimizing a specific process across the supply chain, customer expectations for AI integration continue to evolve as new applications for supply chain automation are discovered.

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ivalua

JUNE 16, 2021

In fact, a survey conducted by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) found that 96% of respondents from the Middle East region were reconfiguring their supply chains in October 2020 — much higher than the global average of 83%. What’s more, PwC found that the average investment in risk management among MENA companies was $1.5

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ivalua

JUNE 1, 2022

From this discussion, we compiled a list of 8 critical supply chain management activities that to improve, build, and maintain supply chain resilience now and in the years to come. But building an agile, resilient supply chain doesn’t happen overnight; it requires forethought and planning.

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Arkestro

DECEMBER 12, 2022

It’s vital that supplies are predictable, so you can get the products and services you need. To address supplier challenges, you must ensure your preferred providers can meet your changing needs and that you have a diverse supply base. Supply Chain Visibility. Supply chain visibility is another critical issue.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Article provided to Supply Chain Game Changer by, and permission to publish here provided by, Aimee Laurence. Having a productive and efficient supply chain is very important for a business. In supply chain management, it is essential to keep all unnecessary costs mitigated.

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Skill Dynamics

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Elevating Procurement Excellence Through Targeted Training Role-based procurement training is ideal because procurement and supply chain roles often come with role-specific challenges. Sourcing managers play a vital role in a business’s procurement process by identifying, evaluating, and selecting suppliers.

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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. Simplify approvals with clearly defined roles and responsibilities.

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ivalua

JULY 22, 2015

You Have Imbedded a Cost Management Mindset into Every Supplier Relationship. Instead, today’s sourcing pros must facilitate cost improvements through a more sophisticated and complete understanding of cost management strategies involving: Materials. This week’s signs deal with supplier relationships. alternatives. alternatives.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

JANUARY 17, 2023

Moreover, “Pricing” management remains critical. They all include enhancements of: Spend Management. The underpinning of effective spend management is the capacity to formulate and execute an Annual Buying Plan. Supply Chain Agility and Visibility.

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EazyStock

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

What are the primary supply chain management trends for 2019? But these additional warehouses and storage facilities need to be cost optimized to really reap the reward of distributed inventory, which puts focus on accurate demand forecasting among other inventory management techniques. Digital Twin. Augmented Analytics.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 3, 2021

A lack of Supply Chain education and certification curriculum that goes beyond functional training. procurement techniques) as opposed to educating the next generation of leaders equipped with the broadest possible set of management and leadership skills to run the entire end to end operations of a massive global company.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Lieferkettengesetz, and others) encouraging large/enterprise businesses to take responsibility for the entirety of their global supplier networks, increase tier-n compliance and combat poor supply chain visibility. Change requires Change Management. Change must be managed. Dirty Little Secret #5.

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FourKites

DECEMBER 23, 2020

By outlining the major cost centers of your supply chain and optimizing your spending within each, you’ll be creating a much more favorable equation for improving supply chain planning and productivity. Cost control measures in supply chain efficiency should address three major areas: labor, inventory and transportation.

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SupplyShift

APRIL 20, 2018

However, just as no large business runs without a CRM, finance platforms, or HR platforms, for supply chain visibility spreadsheets do not scale, nor do they enable top-line value. Purpose-built platforms for supply chain data management go beyond data collection, and enable benefits beyond manual spreadsheet replacement.

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SupplyShift

APRIL 20, 2018

However, just as no large business runs without a CRM, finance platforms, or HR platforms, for supply chain visibility spreadsheets do not scale, nor do they enable top-line value. Purpose-built platforms for supply chain data management go beyond data collection, and enable benefits beyond manual spreadsheet replacement.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The duties of procurement managers are diverse, ranging from creating solicitations to collaborating with vendors. Along with cost savings, procurement managers are focusing on optimizing and automating processes. Why Procurement Transformation Can Fail! Unparalleled Collaboration.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Cost Management: Keeping costs within budget while facing fluctuating material costs and unexpected expenses. Risk Management: Identifying and mitigating risks associated with delays, supply shortages, and contractual disputes. Cost Management: Budgeting and tracking expenses related to procurement.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Cost Management: Keeping costs within budget while facing fluctuating material costs and unexpected expenses. Risk Management: Identifying and mitigating risks associated with delays, supply shortages, and contractual disputes. Cost Management: Budgeting and tracking expenses related to procurement.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Best-in-Class for Healthcare Supply Chain Management? Are ERP systems better than best-in-class supply chain solutions for managing healthcare supply chains? Sustainable master data management and governance: As much as 55% of projects fail due to data management issues.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Companies of all sizes have been capturing the value from Global Supply Chain to increase the economies of scale and scope for years. Due to the rapid change in global business environment, managers find it difficult to gain the edge over competitors. delivery reliability”), but is that really “supply chain thinking”?

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Procurement Software

MARCH 5, 2024

Raindrop Raindrop is one of a number of US procurement startups offering enterprise-level spend management platforms. Raindrop has also been recognised as a cloud-enabled procurement focused Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) application. FRDM FRDM is a software company specialising in supply chain risk management.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Supply Chain professionals are not strangers to planning for, and managing through, disasters and unforeseen circumstances. But even the most seasoned Supply Chain professional would have gone through a once-in-a-career experience in dealing with the pandemic. Supply Chain Visibility Has Never Been More Important!

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Now is the time to simplify every possible aspect of your Supply Chain. Digital Supply Chain Visibility. The backbone of a Digital Supply Chain is the end to end electronic connectivity of every part of a Supply Chain. Disaster Planning.

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