Procurement Freelancers

MARCH 25, 2024

The constantly changing nature of business operations necessitates the continual pursuit of efficiency, particularly in the… The post How Purchasing Consultants Simplify the Procurement Process first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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Procurement Freelancers

MARCH 15, 2024

As a purchasing professional, I’ve spent years navigating the intricate landscape of procurement. From negotiating… The post Navigating the World of Purchasing Professionals: Insights from an Industry Insider first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

APRIL 8, 2024

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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Procurement Insights

APRIL 13, 2024

On April 23rd, Vineet Khanna , the former Global Head of Supply Chain at Nestlé , will share his roadmap to Supply Chain Orchestration Success. In the meantime, these are my thoughts; please share yours.

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Arkestro

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Artificial intelligence could improve the parts purchasing process, making it quicker and more efficient for suppliers for many industries—from automakers to chemical companies, who are still grappling with supply chain shortages. AI can improve parts purchasing in several ways.

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Procurement Tactics

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Financial Supply Chain — The Ultimate Guide of 2023. The financial supply chain is new to many procurement professionals, especially those who have just started their journey in the procurement and supply chain industry. . For this article, we will tackle what a financial supply chain is.

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SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

A data dive into supply chain salaries and job openings at Zetwerk found the median salary above $90,000 with logistician and industrial engineers seeing the highest job growth opportunities.

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Una

APRIL 23, 2024

How Machine Learning is Transforming Supply Chain Management Machine learning applied to supply chain management allows businesses to enhance decision-making and streamline operations. Machine learning, a subset of AI, has emerged as a game-changer in the world of supply chain management.

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Procurement Tactics

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Financial Supply Chain — The Ultimate Guide of 2023. Supply chain collaboration is definitely new to many newcomers in the supply chain industry. It may be an overused term in the supply chain but still confuses a lot of people. . Defining Supply Chain Collaboration.

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ProcurePort

OCTOBER 4, 2022

In many cases, the nature of the transaction and the intended frequency of purchase will dictate the sourcing process. • The post Supply Chain Sourcing and Buying 101 appeared first on ProcurePort Blog. • There is a lot of work that goes into a company’s sourcing and buying activities beyond just the transaction.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Ivalua Blog [ivory-search] Weathering Future Disruptions: 8 Steps to Building Supply Chain Resilience February 8, 2023 | | Manufacturing by Doug Keeley In the face of an unprecedented global crisis, Procurement stepped up to become a crucial driving force for business continuity. Work to achieve 100% supply chain visibility.

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ivalua

JANUARY 31, 2023

Ivalua’s new Environmental Impact Center empowers Procurement and Supply Chain teams with reliable and actionable insight to reduce Scope 3 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions. As products are purchased within an organization, category managers can precisely track the year-to-date carbon emission trajectory for their purchases.

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Procurement Tactics

MARCH 27, 2023

18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Supply Chain Forecasting — Everything You Should Know Supply chain forecasting is about making predictions from both past and present information. What is Supply Chain Forecasting?

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Spend Matters

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Forty years ago, the Harvard Business review published Peter Kraljic’s article ‘ Purchasing Must Become Supply Management ,’ which debuted the supplier segmenting method that we now know as the Kraljic matrix. For example, the presence of forced labor in the supply chain has received greater scrutiny.

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Procurement Tactics

OCTOBER 5, 2022

KPIs in Supply Chain — Everything You Should Know. KPIs in the supply chain are important as the supply chain is the backbone of any modern business. In this article, we will discuss what KPIs are and their importance in the supply chain. Supply Chain KPIs Explained.

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Una

MAY 23, 2023

Group Purchasing and Indirect Spend: A Fairy-tale Romance A unique take on the relationship between group purchasing and indirect spend and how the two work together to drive cost savings and value. Once upon a time, in the bustling World of Procurement, there existed a charming knight known as Group Purchasing.

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All Things Supply Chain

APRIL 26, 2021

Most consumers realize that the products they purchase are the result of a global chain of suppliers and logistics. And while a global supply chain brings benefits in terms of…

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

If you were one of the first people to get the last purchasing resource, you may have visited our purchasing jobs page before we added a few new job postings. If you haven’t checked our jobs in purchasing page since Tuesday, be sure to visit now to see the latest postings.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 31, 2024

Are you considering a career in supply chain management? In this article, we will explore the wide range of salaries in supply chain management, from entry-level positions to executive roles for each region. Supply chain management is a rapidly growing industry. Curious about the salaries to expect?

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Procurement Freelancers

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

In an era where every penny counts, businesses are seeking ways to streamline their operations… The post Unlocking Cost Savings: The Role Of A Purchasing Consultant In Optimising Procurement Strategies first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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All Things Supply Chain

MAY 5, 2023

Apple sales fall but iPhone demand persists Apple sales have continued to fall, as the economy slows and buyers, squeezed by rising prices, put off purchases of computers and iPads.…

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Procurement Insights

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Supply chain disruption, such as a product recall, is the fastest-growing threat perceived by businesses, according to the annual Horizon Scan report. 49% of those polled identified increasing supply chain complexity as a trend, leaving their organization vulnerable to disruption from conflict or disaster.

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Supply Chain Dive

JUNE 5, 2023

The hospital operator is deploying supply chain staff to the front lines, using group purchasing for diversity, and building data transparency.

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Procurement Freelancers

AUGUST 11, 2023

One of your major challenges as a business owner is probably finding methods to keep… The post Utilize A Purchasing Consultant To Increase Your Savings first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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Supply Chain Dive

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The healthcare institution is leveraging data to improve forecasting, in addition to streamlining its reporting and purchasing operations to consolidate its supply chain operations.

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Procurement Freelancers

MAY 1, 2023

… The post Implementing Effective Procurement Strategies With A Purchasing Consultant first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News. To sustain a company’s operational performance and effectively control spending, a procurement plan is necessary.…

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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.

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Strategic Sourceror

JANUARY 20, 2023

Supply chain challenges have dominated international headlines, and much of the focus has been on the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic and the lingering consequences of the public health crisis. Flooding could severely impact the resiliency of global supply chains. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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Procurement Freelancers

MAY 27, 2023

If your firm is expanding quickly and you have not yet optimized your purchasing processes… The post Modern Practises Undertaken By A Purchasing Consultant first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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Una

AUGUST 9, 2022

How to Use Group Purchasing as a Cost Reduction Strategy. Organizations in every state, however, are still faced with challenges related to ongoing supply chain disruptions and skyrocketing inflation, both byproducts of an unprecedented black swan event. By Mackenzie Oakley | August 9, 2022. in April 2020.

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Positive Purchasing

JULY 10, 2023

Leading procurement and negotiation digital platform and training provider, Positive Purchasing, has attained accreditation for both ISO9001 and ISO27001. Jonathan’s other titles are: Category Management in Purchasing, Supplier Relationship Management, Negotiation for Procurement and Supply Chain Professionals and The Buyer’s Toolkit.

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Positive Purchasing

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Putting Sustainable Procurement in the Spotlight Our CEO, Jonathan O’Brien, will be delivering a keynote speech on the topic of ‘Making Sustainable Procurement Happen’ at the Supply Chain Summit by SILF on 9 November in Stockholm, Sweden.

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Procurement Tactics

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Sustainable Supply Chain Consulting — The Ultimate Guide. Sustainable supply chain consulting firms are hired by many big businesses to help them with their goals. In this article, we will discuss what sustainable supply chain consulting firms are. What is Sustainability in Supply Chain?

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Arkestro

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Automotive purchasing has been a hot topic in recent years. Luckily, Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions can help make automotive purchasing more reliable, by: Streamlining purchase orders Decreasing the oversight and time spent in workflows to manually review and verify mundane details in purchase orders and verify their accuracy.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 27, 2024

The world of supply chain management is fast-paced. Performance for Supply Chain Management Software on Mac Have you ever run sophisticated supply chain management software on Mac? Hence, this section dives into how we select and evaluate each supply chain management software.

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Positive Purchasing

JUNE 5, 2023

Leading procurement and negotiation digital platform and training provider, Positive Purchasing, has attained accreditation for both ISO9001 and ISO27001. Jonathan’s other titles are: Category Management in Purchasing, Supplier Relationship Management, Negotiation for Procurement and Supply Chain Professionals and The Buyer’s Toolkit.

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Procurement Freelancers

APRIL 17, 2023

Getting it properly is… The post Procurement Consulting: A Crucial Factor For Making Better Purchases first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News. Any organisation should place the most emphasis possible on efficient procurement.

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