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Spot the mistakes Strategic Sourcing Framework

Procurement Templates

I asked my assistant to help me mock up a strategic sourcing framework and she did a fairly good job but made a few mistakes. A RFQ is used for low cost purchases and a PQQ is typically used for higher cost tenders. Risks may include budget constraints, supply chain disruptions, quality issues, legal compliance, etc.

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Supply Chain Analytics: Benefits, Challenges & Architecture

SCMDOJO

If you’re in the business world, you’re probably always looking for ways to streamline your supply chain operations. Luckily, supply chain analytics is here to help! But like any new technology, there are hurdles to overcome when implementing supply chain analytics.

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5 Types of Supply Chain Strategies

Una

5 Types of Supply Chain Strategies for Every Sourcing Hero Explore the superpowers offered by various types of supply chain strategies that businesses can adopt to meet their objectives. By Hugo Britt | June 29, 2023 Search Search At Una, we lovingly refer to procurement professionals as “sourcing heroes.”

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Digital Procurement Tools: How much do they cost?

Procurement Software

You don’t need a 6-figure software budget or a large sum to hire consultants for implementation. There’s plenty of digital procurement solutions out there for every budget. So, we’re going to take a quick look at three different price brackets and examine what you can buy with this budget. Let’s dive in.

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Supply Chain Case Study: the Executive's Guide

Supply Chain Opz

Professionals in supply chain management use various methods to identify best practices to improve the operations. Analysis of case study is certainly one of the most popular methods for people from business management background. Supply Chain of fashion industry involves a time based competition.

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The (Very Brief) History of Procurement

Pipefy

Researchers believe that this early form of procurement — sourcing, negotiating, and trading across long-distance networks — gave early Homo sapiens a competitive edge over their Neanderthal rivals as climate change altered living conditions and eventually led to the extinction of the large animal populations that were commonly hunted for food.

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Supplier Development: What It Is, And How To Manage It

Planergy

Supplier development is an important part of a company’s overall supply chain management strategy and is essential for ensuring that the right suppliers are selected to deliver quality products and services. The goal of these teams is to work with suppliers to identify ways to reduce costs and improve quality.