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Using Digitization to Unlock Supply Chain Value for Manufacturers

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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 #2: Strategic Sourcing Alignment.

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Supply Chain Collaboration – The New Way to Drive Value!

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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.

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The Comprehensive Guide to Managed Procurement Services

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These services can range from strategic sourcing and supplier management to purchase order management and invoicing. In an era where efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and strategic value are paramount, managed procurement services play a vital role. What Makes Up Managed Procurement Services?

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Boosting Business Growth With the Help of a GPO

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Businesses that constantly shake things up – whether in product development, processes, or business models – stay ahead of the curve. Procurement can promote employee value all the way down the value chain by ensuring suppliers comply with fair labor practices, ethical standards, and employee well-being.

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Seasoned Leadership in Action™! An Interview with Michael Massetti, VP at Gartner!

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 at Supply Chain Game Changer. This was my first foray into the world of supply.

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Innovative Procurement Models: Exploring Different Approaches

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It is a strategic process that involves identifying business needs, sourcing suppliers, negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality products or services. This could involve joint product development, shared risk and reward models, or long-term partnerships.

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Inflation & Procurement

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Strategic sourcing: Adopting strategic sourcing practices enables procurement to analyze the entire supply chain and identify cost drivers. By understanding the components and processes that contribute to the final product’s cost, procurement can explore opportunities to optimize and reduce expenses.