NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

JULY 20, 2023

To new members of a Procurement & Purchasing team, it’s important to understand the role of managing spend and its impact on organizational success. At its core, managing spend refers to the process of strategically controlling and optimizing the financial resources allocated for procurement and purchasing activities.

Management 40

Management supply chain budgeting supply chain software solutions Spend management 40

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

APRIL 5, 2023

With the increasing complexity of supply chains and the growing importance of sustainability and social responsibility, the role of procurement professionals has become more critical than ever. Improve spend management by implementing a buying plan Effective spend management is crucial for any organization’s financial health.

Procurement 52

Procurement Negotiation supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Many business leaders have ambitions to improve profitability by reducing costs. But to do so, they must also reshape their supplier relationships, aligning their supply chain with a more progressive strategy and securing a competitive advantage. Today reducing cost is no longer enough. According to A.T.

Strategic sourcing 73

Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Procurement supply chain budgeting 73

Empowering CPO

JUNE 14, 2023

Organizations are now expected to not only manage cost but also to ensure supply chain resilience, mitigate risks, and contribute to strategic objectives. AI can analyze vast amounts of data to identify trends, predict future demand, and suggest optimal buying decisions.

Innovation 52

Innovation Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Sustainability 52

SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

It is arguably true that supplier performance management is considered a business practice for measuring, analyzing, and managing supplier performance to reduce cost, and risk and also drive continuous improvement. Managing and optimizing a supplier’s performance is as essential as it is difficult.

Suppliers 55

Suppliers Management Quality Import 55

Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 6, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Due to globalization, growing consumer demands on transparency, the pertinence of sustainable development and technological advancements, procurement and supply chain professionals have been highlighted as an integral part of their organizations. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

Procurement 50

Procurement Procurement team Supply Chain Efficiency Innovation 50

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. This article explores the importance of monitoring supplier KPIs and why having them in place is key for reducing costs and improving your bottom line.

Strategic sourcing 52

Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Procurement Category management 52

Procurement Software

MARCH 5, 2024

FRDM FRDM is a software company specialising in supply chain risk management. Their software is designed for multinational corporations managing complex supply chains. It helps large enterprises like Virgin, Coca-Cola, Boeing, and IBM map, monitor, and mitigate ESG risks across their global supply chains.

Real-time Visibility 52

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

Empowering CPO

MAY 4, 2023

Importance of procurement in modern businesses In today’s fast-paced and competitive business landscape, procurement plays a crucial role in driving efficiency, cost savings, and overall success. Cost savings: Digital procurement systems can help identify opportunities for cost reduction, enabling businesses to optimize their spending.

Procurement 52

Procurement Procurement strategies Cost of ownership Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 9, 2019

Procurement, or Purchasing, is an area of Supply Chain that involves and requires very specific skills and expertise. Cover damages and termination are only two of the many remedies we teach in our online course, “ Supply Management Contract Writing.”. How can we reduce our risk through better contract language?

Procurement 68

Procurement Purchasing Negotiation supply chain software solutions 68

Procurement Templates

JUNE 18, 2023

Tim Cook has been instrumental in overseeing the company’s global supply chain and procurement operations. His expertise in managing complex supply networks has played a crucial role in Apple’s success. Attend workshops, seminars, and conferences related to procurement and supply chain management.

Leadership 147

Leadership Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency 147