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.

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TYA Suite

MAY 23, 2025

Managing a successful supply chain requires more than just ensuring products are delivered on time its about building strong, effective partnerships with your suppliers. Supplier collaboration is essential for optimizing supply chain performance and achieving long-term business success.

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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.

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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.

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 14, 2023

In supply chain management, total lead time is a crucial metric encompassing the period from customer order to delivery, be it in B2B or B2C scenarios. Production Lead Time: Encompassing manufacturing, quality control, assembly, and related processes. Improved efficiency in production processes and resource utilization.

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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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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.

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Procurement Templates

JUNE 18, 2023

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.

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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. 3) Operational Alliance (constant communication about capacity and demand/supply issues). Basic Concept.

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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.

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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.

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Supply Chain Opz

MARCH 14, 2015

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.

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SupplyShift

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

On November 2nd – 3rd, SupplyShift held its third annual Summit, joining business leaders from across the world to share their knowledge, lessons learned, and best practices on tackling today’s biggest supply chain sustainability issues. Check out our roundup of supply chain sustainability collaborations and industry groups.

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SupplyShift

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

On November 2nd – 3rd, SupplyShift held its third annual Summit, joining business leaders from across the world to share their knowledge, lessons learned, and best practices on tackling today’s biggest supply chain sustainability issues. Check out our roundup of supply chain sustainability collaborations and industry groups. .

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

Business process reengineering (BPR) is the radical redesign of core business processes to achieve dramatic improvements in performance, efficiency and effectiveness. This can lead to can significant improvements in efficiency, accuracy and scalability and enable the organization to operate more effectively.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

Informed Decision-Making: LCI enables informed decisions in product development and material selection, aligning choices with sustainability goals, leading to cost savings and improved brand reputation. These tools provide a streamlined approach to data collection, analysis, and interpretation, making LCI more accessible and efficient.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 8, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Here at Supply Chain Game Changer our fundamental mission is to share experiences and expertise for the benefit of all. Supply chain is both deep and broad. I read multiple magazines and supply chain blogs to keep current. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

APRIL 25, 2017

Moreover, most Americans would welcome encountering fewer tractor trailers on the nation’s roadways as another emerging automation technology – 3D printing – grows efficient enough to transform the nature of product manufacture and delivery. It is not a matter of “if” as much as “when”.

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The Network Effect

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Her satisfaction depends on the efficiency of the supply network. It is important to recognize that a Consumer Packed Goods (CPG) company’s network determines its supply chain efficiency and customer satisfaction. When designing a supply chain the following steps must be followed: Define the business objectives.

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The Network Effect

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Her satisfaction depends on the efficiency of the supply network. It is important to recognize that a Consumer Packed Goods (CPG) company’s network determines its supply chain efficiency and customer satisfaction. When designing a supply chain the following steps must be followed: Define the business objectives.

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SPLC (Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council)

AUGUST 24, 2017

I’ve been with FCA (formerly Chrysler) for over 30 years, much of it in various elements of supply chain management. I then began working with my management and Human Resources partners to seek a role within our sustainability organization.

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Finale Inventory

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

A well-managed inventory ensures that products are available when needed and helps minimize costs while optimizing operations. This article highlights the importance of inventory tracking and various methods businesses can use for efficient inventory management.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 29, 2023

Machine learning algorithms, for instance, can be trained to identify patterns in the data and manage decision-making based on those patterns, allowing manufacturers to catch quality issues early in the production process. How can you harness the power of AI to operationalize sustainability?

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Finale Inventory

JULY 21, 2024

Other factors, such as economies of scale and production efficiency, can also affect the overall cost of manufacturing. For example, higher production volumes can lead to lower per-unit costs due to economies of scale. Efficient supply chain management practices can help reduce direct materials costs.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

AUGUST 8, 2023

Enterprise asset management systems can help manage functions like work management, asset maintenance, planning and scheduling, supply chain management and environmental, health and safety (EHS) initiatives. Efficient work order management ensures timely repairs and reduces downtime.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 14, 2023

Whether you’re a procurement professional looking to stay ahead of the curve, a business leader seeking to drive efficiency, or simply someone interested in business innovation, this post is for you. These technologies enable better supplier evaluation, improved contract management, predictive analytics, and enhanced transparency.

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Finale Inventory

AUGUST 20, 2024

A thorough analysis of your inventory requirements can also highlight opportunities for streamlining your supply chain and reducing costs. By identifying key products critical to your operations, you can prioritize them for bulk ordering and improve your inventory management process.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Our fundamental objective at Supply Chain Game Changer is to share experiences and expertise and lessons learned. Mistakes & set-backs are the great source for development opportunity. John Heffernan, Chief Supply Chain Officer at ModusLink. Subscribe Here!

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

Argentus is a boutique recruitment firm focused on Supply Chain and Procurement. Check out McDonald’s Supply Chain Challenge: Switching from Frozen to Fresh Burgers! Take ownership for Supply Chain failures rather than blaming suppliers. Great companies need a Supply Chain guru.

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