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Thought leader: How to get early supplier involvement right

Procurement Leaders

For many procurement and supply chain leaders, it is standard practice to involve suppliers early when developing new products and services. Moreover, Toyota, in particular, had set up ingenious systems for collaborative product development by delegating tasks to its closely connected suppliers – its supplier keiretsu.

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Using Supplier Management Software to Manage Supplier Risk

ProcurePort

Supplier Management Software: Supplier Risk: Effective supplier management is critical to the success of any business. As organizations grow, managing a growing number of suppliers can become increasingly complex.

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Identifying Suppliers — Embracing Sustainability

Procurement Tactics

18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Identifying Suppliers — Embracing Sustainability Identifying suppliers is crucial as they supply all the needs of every business to continue its daily operation. What are Sustainable Suppliers?

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Streamline Supplier Onboarding and Data Management with Supplier Management Software

ProcurePort

Effective supplier management is crucial for businesses to maintain smooth operations in their supply chain and drive growth. However, the process of onboarding new suppliers, gathering their information, and managing supplier data can be time-consuming and prone to errors when done manually.

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The Cost-Plus World of Supply Chains: The Macroeconomic and Geopolitical Environment

From new pricing strategies and material substitutability to alternative suppliers and stockpiling, a new GEP-commissioned Economist Impact report reveals that enterprises are adopting a variety of approaches underpinned by data and technology.

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Sustainable Suppliers — Everything About Sustainability

Procurement Tactics

We will tell you about sustainable suppliers and how to select one. Additionally, we will share with you how to get a clear idea of your position within the market Once you are done reading this article, you will have a better knowledge of the role of sustainable suppliers to achieve sustainability within your procurement processes.

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Supplier Code of Conduct — Embracing Sustainability

Procurement Tactics

18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Supplier Code of Conduct — Embracing Sustainability Supplier code of conduct allows businesses to establish their internal and external expectations. However, what is it?

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Return to Success: Streamlining Returns in the Supply Chain for Enhanced Efficiency

Speaker: Cathy Morrow Roberson, Research Manager for the Reverse Logistics Association

In today's competitive business landscape, providing a seamless return experience and maintaining an efficient supply chain are critical to customer satisfaction and loyalty. Businesses need to leverage advanced tracking systems and data analytics to identify bottlenecks and improve supply chain visibility.

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Case Study: DSV Implements a Single-Instance Control Tower with a Global Footprint

After having opened a new warehouse in Johannesburg - the largest integrated logistics center on the continent - a multi-national FMCG Healthcare company approached DSV South Africa (SA) for services across the end-to-end supply chain.