ivalua

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Manufacturers have unique insight into the state of global inflation – they’re often hit earlier and harder than other industries by increasing overhead costs, from raw materials prices to wages. Manufacturers, take charge of your supply chain!

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

Procurement differs from purchasing in a few key ways: Strategic focus : Procurement has a strategic, long-term focus on analyzing spend, reducing costs, managing supplier relationships, and mitigating risk. Purchasing is more transactional and tactical. Purchasing focuses specifically on the buying transaction.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 5, 2024

Multi-functional technology enables you to train anywhere at any time, while ever-learning programming allows you to experiment and practice to achieve different outcomes. LavenirAI allows you to train anywhere, any time, so you can stay at the top of your game. These modules can be purchased separately or as one complete suite.

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Arkestro

APRIL 25, 2023

The workforce shortage reached half a million this year , and many sectors continue to grapple with increased lead times, and volatile material costs. In fact, 71% of all companies said the cost of raw materials is the biggest threat to their supply chain in 2023. from February 2020 to August 2022.

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Planergy

JULY 5, 2022

How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend. ESG In Supply Chain: Creating a Sustainable Value Chain. ESG In Supply Chain: Creating a Sustainable Value Chain We all know just how valuable the supply chain is. Download Free Copy. Written by. Download PDF.

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Arkestro

DECEMBER 12, 2022

The pandemic and resulting supply chain disruptions have added extreme pressure on the health and pharma sector to address shortages quickly and efficiently. For example, the peaks in demand during the pandemic exposed many organizations to delays, resulting in shortages of critical materials like PPE and ventilators.

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Finale Inventory

MARCH 28, 2024

The Baker Retailing Center at the Wharton School of Business found that sustainability is more important than brand names as a purchase factor, and 68% of consumers overall would pay a premium for sustainable goods. For example, PwC found that half of consumers would pay up to 10% extra for brands with a more sustainable supply chain.

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Una

APRIL 11, 2023

All the company’s departments and divisions link to the ERP and can track a myriad of business resources including spending, purchasing, raw materials, production capacity, and inventory. Better decision-making: ERP systems can provide real-time data and analytics, enabling managers to make better-informed decisions.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 26, 2023

As a leading procurement services company specializing in spend analysis, EmpoweringCPO understands the vital role that insightful data plays in driving informed decision-making and optimizing procurement processes. Stronger supplier relationships lead to better pricing, improved service levels, and a more reliable supply chain.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 24, 2024

In 2024, the logistics and supply chain industry will continue its transformative journey, driven by technological advancements and growing consumer expectations. According to industry reports, over half of business leaders acknowledge the need for supply chain improvements, with 52% believing they could enhance their operations.

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Pipefy

AUGUST 1, 2023

This operations overview, or process visibility , can reveal common areas of waste and bottlenecks that cost companies millions in time and revenue each year. The market fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, including the supply chain interruptions and rising inflation rates, however, were a rude awakening for many business leaders.

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Positive Purchasing

JULY 26, 2023

Jonathan O’Brien , CEO of Positive Purchasing , author, and global procurement thought leader, outlines an effective approach to creating a road map for embedding a sustainable procurement initiative in your business. Here it is – take some time to look at it and how it flows, then read on. To do this you need a plan.

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Arkestro

AUGUST 15, 2022

ESG offers guidelines for the development of sustainable supply chain management strategies from the ground up. Executing an ESG strategy effectively can help your company combat the ever-rising operating expenses including raw material costs. They can also manifest across the supply chain. Lower Costs.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 25, 2023

Whether it’s raw materials for manufacturing, software for operations, or services for customer support, procurement is the bridge that connects businesses to the resources they need to function and grow. Globalization has made supply chains more complex and harder to manage.

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Slimstock

AUGUST 27, 2019

Retailers face a real conundrum. On one hand, everything from the costs of raw materials to commercial retail space is always getting more expensive. For anyone looking to minimize operating costs while maintaining margins, inventory allocation is one area that simply cannot be overlooked!

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 14, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 10 Vital Supply Chain Lessons from the Coronavirus Pandemic! And what is the new normal in Supply Chain? The very real problem of healthcare Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and ventilator shortages has highlighted problems with National Strategic Stockpiles.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

This article will walk you through the basic understanding of the warehouse management system (WMS), its features, how and where it fits with the supply chain, and different WMS systems. A warehouse management system is a software solution that provides transparency and visibility to the entire warehouse operations.

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