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Make Freight Sourcing More Efficient!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Freight sourcing and procurement is a critical component of the whole supply chain and is crucial to the success of the business. In order to achieve maximum efficiency in freight sourcing and procurement, you need a strong team to handle the requirements. Market Knowledge.

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5 Reasons why eAuctions Drive Better Savings

SCMDOJO

They are far more convenient than conventional discussions and negotiations, providing procedural integrity and transparency while also lowering final prices owing to enhanced supplier competitiveness. Digital bidding, or eAuctions, are a more efficient way of negotiating with vendors in the international market.

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Business Performance: The 3 Key Boosters of Procurement

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Procurement teams now include specialists such as category managers with deep market knowledge who drive sourcing events and significantly impact the companys bottom line. A prime example of this is sustainability: since a large portion of emissions lie within the supply chain, procurement holds a crucial lever here think Scope 3.

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Global FMCG Manufacturer – Supply Chain Planning Programme

Barkers Procurement

Barkers was appointed to provide a commercial strategy and approach to assure the delivery of its Supply Chain Planning Programme. While the programme is ongoing, Barkers has delivered significant cost savings and efficiencies in its first 18 months.

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Navigating Procurement Disruptions: A Candid Discussion with Dr. Rutkoski

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Rutkoski It’s no secret that we’re in the midst of a supply chain crisis. For procurement teams, this adds even more complexity to already complex supply chains. She’s been at Accenture since 2003 and is the procurement and supply chain technical power lead within Accenture operations.

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What percentage of ProcureTech solution provider marketing and salespeople are truly knowledgeable about the procurement industry’s real challenges and understand the difference between solution selling and fear selling?

Procurement Insights

Estimating Knowledge Levels Procurement Industry Challenges: Challenges Identified: Procurement faces issues like poor data quality (93% of leaders report supplier data issues, per Tealbook 2020), low taxonomy adoption (2040%, per Deloitte), digital readiness gaps (86% of U.K. 2030% efficiency gains, Olive Technologies).

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Decoding the Procurement Department: A Comprehensive Guide to Roles and Responsibilities

SCMDOJO

To get the most out of any procurement team, all the associated key roles need to be filled with qualified individuals that understand both technology and the principles of supply chain management. They also manage the organization’s supply base to ensure coordination and efficiency.