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Product development Supply Chain Efficiency Sustainability 
SCMDOJO
JANUARY 9, 2025
It involves a methodical approach aimed at developing long-term supplier relationships, mitigating risks, and improving overall cost efficiency. By fostering these relationships, businesses can ensure stable supply chains, consistent quality, and even access to supplier innovations. Click here!
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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Jaggaer
OCTOBER 24, 2024
It’s no longer just about maintaining good relationships; it’s about turning those connections into engines of innovation, efficiency, and sustainability. Strong supplier partnerships drive new product development, unlock cost efficiencies, and ensure supply chains are adaptable to changing market conditions.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
APRIL 28, 2025
This bold initiative is poised to revolutionize the way essential medical supplies and equipment are sourced and distributed, ushering in a new era of efficiency and reliability in the sector.
ivalua
MARCH 16, 2020
As an international technology group with about 10,000 employees, Körber offers products, solutions and services that inspire. The close cooperation between supply chain management and internal stakeholders as well as external partners made a major contribution to this.
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!
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.
Jaggaer
OCTOBER 24, 2024
By selecting and developing the right suppliers and establishing streamlined, transparent communication with them, manufacturers gain the agility and resilience to respond to customer demands, rise to the top, and navigate disruptions more easily. That makes agility a foundational part of your manufacturing strategy.
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?
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.
Spend Matters
JUNE 3, 2025
The US administrations announcement of reciprocal tariffs in early April sent a jolt through global supply chains. Another CPO pointed to the urgent internal push for greater transparency at the supplier-level mapping and for granular understanding of sub-tier suppliers, component origins and even HS-code-level exposure.
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.
Procurement Tactics
JUNE 7, 2023
Supplier collaboration goes beyond traditional buyer-supplier relationships by promoting cooperation, transparency, and innovation throughout the supply chain. Sustainable Procurement Course Maintain profitability while moving toward sustainability 4.
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.
TYA Suite
MAY 13, 2025
The main goal of operational procurement is to ensure that the right products and services are available when needed, at the best possible cost, with minimal waste or delays. Over time, these enhanced collaborations improve supply chain stability and can even lead to co-innovation opportunities.
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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. Sustainability is an existential challenge. Need a little inspiration?
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. Sustainability is an existential challenge. Key Takeaways.
SCMDOJO
MARCH 19, 2024
A comprehensive analysis of the energy and material inputs, outputs, and environmental impacts associated with a product’s life cycle, LCI helps us unlock valuable insights into sustainable practices. Join us as we unravel the power of LCI in unlocking insights into environmental impact and sustainable practices.
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Jaggaer
APRIL 9, 2025
This not only includes internal data on product quality, operations, machine performance, logistics etc., but also external data such as supplier networks and performance, extended supply chains, and the environmental impact of their operations. Smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0
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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.
Spend Matters
OCTOBER 17, 2023
Maintain clear momentum and sustainability. 10 years of innovative tech provider recognition In recognition of this 10-year milestone of highlighting the best in procurement technology development and innovation Nikhil Gaur, research analyst at Spend Matters, said: “The procurement technology market has continued to evolve in 2023.
Procurement Insights
MAY 15, 2025
Thoma Bravos investment played a pivotal role in this shift, as the private equity firms focus on cost efficiencies and operational improvements helped Coupa transition from consistent losses to profitability. This is consistent with Cirtuos efficient, SaaS-focused business model and increasing market adoption.
SupplyShift
JANUARY 24, 2019
This article is an excerpt from our white paper, The Sustainable CMO: How sustainability is transforming the role of the CMO, written in collaboration with RF| BINDER and Possible. As sustainability and transparency become the new standards for consumers, marketing leadership will have to quickly follow suit.
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TYA Suite
MAY 13, 2025
dont just save moneythey improve efficiency, reduce waste, and help build stronger relationships with trusted suppliers. A more sustainable and profitable business. The goal is to save money, improve efficiency, and support the companys overall profitability. What it is: Streamlining to make them more efficient.
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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.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
If you want to make sustainable products today, dabbling at the edges no longer suffices. For example, 80% of a product’s lifetime emissions is determined by product design. Achieving sustainability demands a transformation of thought. You must start at the design phase.
Una
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
Focusing on sustainability and partnering with a GPO can lead to greater cost reduction and better spend management, as well. Implementing a Just-in-Time supply chain keeps your warehousing lean and at just the right level to meet demand. Doing so lets suppliers to reduce their costs, passing on savings to their partners.
SupplyShift
JANUARY 24, 2019
This article is an excerpt from our white paper, The Sustainable CMO: How sustainability is transforming the role of the CMO, written in collaboration with RF| BINDER and Possible. As sustainability and transparency become the new standards for consumers, marketing leadership will have to quickly follow suit.
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Finale Inventory
JULY 11, 2024
In the fast-paced ecommerce industry, efficiency and customer satisfaction are of utmost importance. Third-party logistics providers, commonly known as 3PLs, play a pivotal role in the supply chain industry by offering specialized services to businesses looking to streamline their operations. This is where 3PL excels.
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Finale Inventory
JULY 11, 2024
In the fast-paced ecommerce industry, efficiency and customer satisfaction are of utmost importance. Third-party logistics providers, commonly known as 3PLs, play a pivotal role in the supply chain industry by offering specialized services to businesses looking to streamline their operations. This is where 3PL excels.
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Procurement Software
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
The platform aims to provide a one stop solution for sustainable insights. Spendkey is one of few spend analytics platforms which also offer transparent pricing on their website. Weproc aims to facilitate the management of Purchase Orders and invoices through a simple and efficient interface.
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.
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.
Zycus Cognitive Procurement
JANUARY 20, 2023
At its core, procurement strategies are all about managing the change aimed at driving continuous improvement in the supply chain. It also provided insight into building resilience through technology, people, and processes concerning the continuous improvement of the supply chain.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
JUNE 29, 2023
Furthermore, AI can help manufacturers implement predictive maintenance systems and processes, streamline supply chain management, and identify and address workplace safety hazards proactively. How can you harness the power of AI to operationalize sustainability? Find out how you can create more sustainable operations 6.
SPLC (Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council)
AUGUST 24, 2017
Today we’re pleased to share our interview with Bill Hall; Head of Sustainability for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. In this role, Hall is responsible for developing and implementing FCA’s corporate sustainability vision and direction, encompassing the three aspects of economic success, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility.
Procurement Software
JUNE 25, 2024
We have the potential to enhance operational efficiency and drive wider business objectives. Driving added value that impacts a business’s top line, operational efficiency and brand equity can all fall within procurement’s influence. A keen focus on operational efficiencies leads to realized cost savings.
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Let's Talk Supply Chain
JANUARY 9, 2023
As a global technology company, they provide networked innovation, quality, and compliance solutions to consumer brands that want to reduce supply chain risk, innovate faster, speed up business processes, and take control of data. 13.36] An overview of TraceGains – what they do and how they help their customers. “The
Empowering CPO
JUNE 14, 2023
It’s no longer about simply obtaining goods and services at the lowest cost, but also about adding value to the organization, reducing risks, enhancing sustainability, and promoting social responsibility. This is not just about understanding the current trends, but about envisioning the future of procurement.
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World of Procurement blog
MAY 23, 2024
To gain operational efficiencies by standardising and simplifying purchasing processes across fewer supplier relationships. To build stronger strategic relationships with their most capable suppliers, facilitating collaboration on product innovation, quality, sustainability, and continuous improvement.
Empowering CPO
MAY 4, 2023
Importance of procurement in modern businesses In today’s fast-paced and competitive business landscape, procurement plays a crucial role in driving efficiency, cost savings, and overall success. Greater transparency: Real-time tracking of procurement activities allows for better monitoring and control of the entire process.
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Solvoyo
JULY 9, 2020
When the pandemic erupted, one of our top priorities as a SaaS company was to ensure that our response was rapid, uninterrupted, and most importantly sustainable in the long run. Solvoyo’s Development & DevOps teams were able to switch to remote working in a matter of hours while ensuring critical systems and projects kept running.
Zycus Cognitive Procurement
APRIL 4, 2022
Companies rely on complex, multi-faceted, interconnected networks that make up their supply chain. years, there will be an event that causes a supply chain disruption for at least a month. Improve processes and efficiency. CPOs have the potential to improve processes and efficiency across the company.
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