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The Reality of Automation in Procurement!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Collaborating with the suppliers without any systems would mean wasting time searching through voicemails, printed documents, and email threads to locate the needed information. Direct purchase requests from employees are possible with varying levels of auto-approval. Real-time data and analytics. Cost Saving.

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Supply Base Optimization: 6 Steps to Ensure Success

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Supply base optimization is a strategy used to reduce the number of suppliers you work with, especially those who are inactive or limited-use suppliers. This way, organizations can spend more time with fewer suppliers. . 6 steps for successful supply base optimization. Current inventory. Supply performance ratings .

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Food Waste and World Hunger – The Food Supply Chain is Broken! (Videos)

Supply Chain Game Changer

Food is wasted at every stage of the Supply Chain, as shown in the following table. Consumers are the biggest source of food waste in developed countries as they discard at least 20-30% of what they purchase. And problems in harvesting, quality standards, storage, shipping costs, and handling all create food waste.