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The Difference Between Logistics and Supply Chain

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

The globalized world relies on efficient and well-coordinated supply chains. Understanding this distinction is essential for anyone entering the procurement, purchasing, or supply chain field. It ensures the smooth and efficient flow of physical goods from one point in the supply chain to another.

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The Importance of Integrated Supply Chain Management!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Disintermediation of the Supply Chain! Integrated Supply Chain Management article and permission to publish here provided by Tyrone Fisher. Most businesses are aware how important a supply chain is to operations. GET our EBOOK HERE.

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How to build a successful procurement strategy

IBM Supply Chain Blog

A procurement strategy allows an organization to navigate an increasingly complex global supply chain, adapt swiftly to market fluctuations, and achieve cost optimization, operational efficiency and growth. Additional procurement software includes spend analytics tools and supplier relationship management (SRM) software.

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Procurement Synonyms: All The Words You Need to Know in 2023

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In the dynamic landscape of supply chain management, precise terminology is paramount. Sourcing plays a crucial role in building strong supplier relationships and achieving cost-effectiveness in the supply chain. Purchasing: Purchasing is the act of buying goods or services from suppliers or vendors.

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Beginner’s Guide to Managing Spend

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

To new members of a Procurement & Purchasing team, it’s important to understand the role of managing spend and its impact on organizational success. At its core, managing spend refers to the process of strategically controlling and optimizing the financial resources allocated for procurement and purchasing activities.

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Top Competencies of Procurement Professionals

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

With the increasing complexity of supply chains and the growing importance of sustainability and social responsibility, the role of procurement professionals has become more critical than ever. However, failing to strategically measure purchasing performance can have significant impacts.

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Three Reasons Public Sector Must Transform Grants Management NOW

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The stimulus funding and projects it will benefit will require responsible management, stewardship and oversight for years to come. Grant solicitations are much like procurement solicitations in that, to be successfully managed, require contracts, budget tracking, purchase orders, invoicing, and audit preparedness. Sean Correll.