Strategic Sourceror

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Steel said it anticipated its earnings would be negatively impacted because of weaker demand and having to charge customers less to account for the surplus in supply. In the Institute for Supply Management's September report tracking nationwide manufacturing activity, steel was among the commodities listed as costing less.

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Strategic Sourceror

MAY 22, 2022

Timothy Fiore, chairperson for the Institute for Supply Management, spoke to this point in this ISM's latest Report on Business. manufacturing sector remains in a demand-driven, supply chain-constrained environment," Fiore said. Brought to you by the StrategicSourceror.

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Una

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

What to Do When Supply Chains Break Your Heart Six helpful tips for what to do – and what NOT to do – when supply chains and supplier partners end up breaking your heart. By Anthony Clervi | February 14, 2023 Search We all know that supply chains can be fragile entities. Things do go wrong, however.

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CPO Rising

OCTOBER 11, 2023

CPO Rising’s Technology Round-Up Series returns today with fresh supply management technology news and updates covering a few recent major announcements.

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CPO Rising

JULY 19, 2023

Ardent Partners is a leading research and advisory firm that specializes in supply management. Ardent’s in-depth coverage includes market research, best practices, thought leadership and technology strategies and specific solution providers.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Procure-to-pay (P2P) software links procurement practices to accounts payable and can streamline steps such as supply management, purchase orders and invoicing. Additional procurement software includes spend analytics tools and supplier relationship management (SRM) software.

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CPO Rising

JUNE 1, 2022

Leading supply management suite provider, Ivalua, recently held its annual user conference Ivalua Now as an in-person (but also virtual) event in Washington, D.C. It was another stellar showing of this always well-organized and high-class affair. Ardent analysts participated virtually this year and hope to return in person in 2023.

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CPO Rising

JUNE 22, 2022

CPO Rising’s Technology Round-Up Series returns today with fresh supply management technology news and updates covering a few recent major announcements.

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Spend management Innovation Sourcing Supply management 40

CPO Rising

MAY 11, 2022

Leading supply management suite provider, Ivalua‘s annual user conference Ivalua Now returned as an in-person (but also virtual) conference in Washington, D.C. last week and it was another stellar showing of this always well-organized and high-class affair.

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SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Professionals in procurement are trusted with overseeing every aspect of sourcing, purchasing, and supply management, making their knowledge crucial in a variety of industries. Their accountability extends beyond simple sourcing; it also includes strategic sourcing and buying products and services at the best cost.

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CPO Rising

JANUARY 12, 2022

One of the striking data points in our 2021 State of Procurement and the CPO report is that the Best-in-Class adopt individual supply management applications […]. Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, we’re publishing some “best of” 2021 articles as we reflect on the year and prepare for the new year ahead.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

The rise of big data in various manufacturing and logistics industries, the development of sophisticated ERP systems, and end-to-end Supply Chain visibility has made it a crucial strategic function for companies looking to get an edge in highly-competitive industries like Consumer Goods, Food Production and Pharma. What’s more?

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 14, 2023

It is a strategic process that involves identifying business needs, sourcing suppliers, negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality products or services. It now plays a crucial role in cost savings, risk management, and value creation for organizations.

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

JULY 25, 2022

According to the latest PwC global digital procurement survey report 2022, digital transformation is the third most important priority after cost reduction and strategic sourcing. But according to the PwC global digital procurement survey 2022, talent management and innovation are not the top priorities of the procurement leaders.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

APRIL 5, 2023

Recommended Courses: 14 Procurement Best Practices Data Analytics for Procurement Professionals Savings Strategy Development Mastering Procurement Tactics Powerful Negotiation for Successful Buying Supply Management Contract Writing Visit NLPA Learning , the new home to all of our certifications and online courses.

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Una

JULY 25, 2023

Doing so reveals the topics that our community of procurement and supply managers are most interested in, from the latest trends to perennial topics that will never go out of date. By Hugo Britt | July 25, 2023 Search Search It’s always interesting to discover which articles on a blog drive the most engagement.

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The Good Spending

JANUARY 4, 2023

Its two dimensions suggest the flat Earth approach with insufficient room to cater to the complexities of modern category management and strategic sourcing situations. The Strategic Sourcing Matrix Let’s start with the classical view, which is the adapted Strategic Sourcing matrix.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 5, 2024

All while offering risk mitigation derived from various different external data sources. LUPR also leverages the power of Salesforce CRM to lead the transformation of Supply Management. Part Analytics Part Analytics is an AI-powered supply management platform focusing on direct materials sourcing.

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Real-time Visibility supply chain software solutions Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Procurement Heads

JANUARY 4, 2023

Even at that point blue chip corporations recognised the value of procurement and understood that when you’ve got substantial third-party spend, it’s important to use strategic sourcing approaches. As a Buyer at British Airways, I bought a range of different categories from engineering spares to airport services.

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Procurement Software

MAY 16, 2023

It offers the full range of functions you need from an end-to-end platform: Strategic Sourcing Contract Management Procurement Accounts Payable automation Payments and Supplie Management Actionable Data Insights.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 9, 2019

Further analyzing that spend can help you determine opportunities for implementing cost savings practices like supplier consolidation, strategic sourcing , and standardization. Cover damages and termination are only two of the many remedies we teach in our online course, “ Supply Management Contract Writing.”.

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Procurement Templates

JUNE 18, 2023

Here are some recommended courses that can enhance your understanding of procurement and supply chain management: Procurement and Supply Chain Management: Look for courses that specifically focus on procurement and supply chain management.

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