Zycus Cognitive Procurement

DECEMBER 15, 2022

As we are coming to the end of the year, procurement and supply chain leaders across industries initiate their annual strategic planning process for the next year. We have shortlisted 7 C ritical T rends that will help supply chain leaders and practitioners to build a strategic blueprint for 2023 and beyond.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 6, 2023

The supply chain world has been rocked repeatedly over the past few years due to global issues such as the Covid-19 pandemic, shipping container shortages, catastrophic weather events, and socioeconomic issues – many outside our control. ABC/XYZ analysis can help identify the most valuable items to your business.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 6, 2023

The supply chain world has been rocked repeatedly over the past few years due to global issues such as the Covid-19 pandemic, shipping container shortages, catastrophic weather events, and socioeconomic issues – many outside our control. Supply chain issues. Increased supply chain visibility.

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Skill Dynamics

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

As we discussed in our previous blog , market pressures are driving change in both procurement and supply chain functions. The influencing groups Many organizations are looking to eLearning to drive impactful skill development at scale across various teams in supply chain and procurement.

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Procurement Templates

MARCH 3, 2024

Risk Assessment : Identifying potential risks associated with procurement activities is essential for effective planning and mitigation. Risks may include budget constraints, supply chain disruptions, quality issues, legal compliance, etc.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JANUARY 30, 2024

Finance: Optimized for high-speed transactions and can assist in providing robust security, harnessing AI for fraud detection and real-time risk management. Retail: Manage e-commerce platforms, customer data analytics and supply chain logistics, where data analysis often must occur at the edge.

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Arkestro

MARCH 27, 2024

After years of focusing on cost reduction, the majority of procurement leaders say they plan to spend more and increase workloads in 2024, meaning procurement buyers will have more power to influence change and optimize spend across the entire supply chain. But what does a procurement buyer do, exactly?

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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. Its strategic importance stems from its impact on profitability, efficiency, risk mitigation, and competitiveness.

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Supply Chain Trend

AUGUST 13, 2020

Preview In his 2019 Foresight article, Niels van Hove examined eight technological hurdles that must be overcome to enable autonomous or ‘lights out’ supply-chain planning. He reasoned that to support such planning we need to implement a third wave of integrated supply-chain planning software.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 29, 2023

Integrated planning incorporates supply chain planning, demand planning, and demand forecasts so the company can quickly assess the impact on inventory levels, supply chain logistics, production plans, and customer service capacity. Making up the IBP framework are six key pillars: 1.

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Arkestro

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Then, we’ll share some tips on how retailers can streamline and optimize procurement to ensure a successful holiday shopping season. The same survey found that just 35% of consumers say they plan to splurge on themselves or others this year — a 4% decline from 2022. What’s trending this holiday season?

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Procurement Heads

JUNE 28, 2022

According to Raconteur’s report in The Sunday Times on the Future of Supply Chain & Procurement, constant problems in the supply chain have proved a real headache for many businesses over the past two years. But that balanced scorecard has always been there in the best procurement organisations.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

However, dispersed, unreliable data and time-consuming, error prone processes can lead to bloated budgets, ineffective planning and missed opportunities. Organizations need simplified, integrated and automated solutions to help optimize IT spend, improve operations and drive greater financial returns.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2023

In the rapidly-evolving business ecosystem, many companies face a combination of challenges, including inflation, supply chain disruptions and a complex labor market. In this scenario, traditional planning methods may hinder a company’s ability to respond quickly and strategically to changing opportunities and challenges.  

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

MAY 7, 2023

The executive component of S&OP is the eS&OP, where top management, middle managers, and specialists meet to balance supply and demand, align operational and financial planning, connect strategic planning with day-to-day sales and operations, and establish policy, strategy, risk, and budget changes via a disciplined discussion.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 2, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Especially in the ongoing volatile environment, strategic planning and success measurement are crucial for the prosperity of the business. Be it planning, budgeting, or employees monitoring, decisions play an essential role for your business. Subscribe Here!

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Empowering CPO

JULY 17, 2023

By taking on the complexities of procurement, these services allow businesses to focus on their core competencies, while reaping the benefits of optimized supply chains, cost savings, and improved vendor relationships. Another major challenge is cost inefficiencies. Enter EmpoweringCPO.

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Una

JUNE 22, 2023

It involves strategic planning, analysis, and negotiation to ensure that you are getting the best quality products or services at the most competitive price. By managing the procurement process effectively, you can optimize your supply chain, reduce costs, and maintain strong relationships with your suppliers.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Starbucks also paid careful attention to its supply chain, ensuring is products were ethically sourced and offering specialty drinks that in some geographic locations could be difficult to find. Rather than trying to enter an entirely new market, the company focused on providing low-cost goods to rural consumers.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 29, 2023

To be successful, businesses need to have clear, real-time visibility into the condition of their assets and a plan to keep them running smoothly and make repairs quickly when things break. Reduced costs: When asset reliability improves, maintenance labor, inventory, and working capital costs go down—it’s that simple.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

Where is procurement, outsourcing, sourcing, supply chain, and purchasing going? As we have all seen in the last few years, school districts across the United States are not making budget and there have been a lot of cuts. Federal Government is stepping up cutting budget dollars for programs. What are We Seeing Firsthand?

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Empowering CPO

MAY 31, 2023

It’s the concerted effort of strategically planning and managing all interactions with suppliers that supply any goods and/or services to an organization. Effective risk management is crucial in maintaining a stable, reliable supply chain. The ultimate goal? Now, what are the benefits of effective SRM?

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Empowering CPO

JULY 3, 2023

Introduction In the complex and fast-paced business world of today, Managed Procurement Services (MPS) have emerged as a key solution for enterprises seeking to streamline their operations, improve efficiencies, and achieve cost savings. Procurement is no longer just about purchasing goods and services at the lowest cost.

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Procurement Tactics

MAY 16, 2023

18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Fourth Party Logistics — Everything You Should Know Fourth-party logistics (4PL) help businesses to optimize their entire chain. In this article, we will discuss what 4PL means. 4PL: What is it?

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Supply Chain Trend

MARCH 31, 2017

Examples of an aspirational planning goal or BHAG can be: ‘our 6-month EBIT outlook will be within 2% error margin’, ‘we will decimate our budget cycle time’. ‘80% These aspirations can be accompanied by vivid future planning descriptions like: ‘our plans will provide visibility to anticipate issues before they eventuate’. ‘we

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

This guide delves into the essentials of procurement within the construction sector, discussing various strategies, potential obstacles, supply chain structures, contract types, and managerial aspects necessary for efficient and effective procurement. Cost Management: Budgeting and tracking expenses related to procurement.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

This guide delves into the essentials of procurement within the construction sector, discussing various strategies, potential obstacles, supply chain structures, contract types, and managerial aspects necessary for efficient and effective procurement. Cost Management: Budgeting and tracking expenses related to procurement.

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Procurify

JUNE 8, 2022

As businesses grow and scale, oftentimes, so does their supply base and the number of suppliers they work with. As you grow, you want to optimize your supply base. According to Industry Star, most businesses spend 80 percent of their cost of goods sold (COGS) with just 20 percent of their suppliers. .

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 19, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. With supply chain disruptions, low capacity, and skyrocketing fuel costs, manufacturers and shippers are facing monumental hurdles. With supply chain disruptions, low capacity, and skyrocketing fuel costs, manufacturers and shippers are facing monumental hurdles.

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Pipefy

AUGUST 1, 2023

In the past, that meant cutting facilities budgets or reigning in travel allowances. Business operations generally fall under the umbrella of one of the following categories: product management, supply chain, inventory, forecasting, scheduling, quality, or facilities planning.

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Una

MARCH 6, 2023

The exciting part is that automation frees up your team for big-picture projects, supplier relationship management, strategic planning, and continuous improvement. After all, procurement teams are supposed to be the cost-cutting experts, so an unnecessarily expensive and wasteful function goes against procurement’s central mission.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 3, 2022

Procurement eAuctions may be used in a multitude of sectors and domains, including industrial machinery, supply chains and logistical operations, telecommunications, commodities, and business technical support programs. Reduced manual process intervention is fundamentally impartial and increases the feedback’s reliability.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JULY 5, 2023

Read this blog post to explore how digital twins can help you optimize your asset performance. Asset lifecycle management best practices The primary objective of asset lifecycle management (ALM) should always be the optimization of assets throughout their lifecycle. What is predictive maintenance?:

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