NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

MAY 8, 2023

Supply chain visibility is essential for successful procurement, as it enables businesses to proactively manage risks and optimize their supply chain. By having a clear view of their entire supply chain, businesses can identify potential issues and take steps to mitigate them. million, up from $1.9

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Procurement Insights

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Not long after the United States declared a public health emergency regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, I released a white paper about a consulting firm’s unique approach to digitally transforming a global procurement practice. As the world shut down, opportunities to present the paper were understandably far and few between.

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Despite sourcing being central to supply chain and procurement processes and the business as a whole, it continues to take a backseat in most organizations’ digital transformation priorities. Enhancing the Large-scale Sourcing Life-cycle with Advanced Sourcing Optimization. Get access to the full white-paper here- [link].

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 6, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Digital Supply Chain Road is Full of Potholes, Construction and Accidents! This Digital Twinning of Supply Chains article focuses on transformative ideation of transport & logistics value chains. The physical supply chain is not easily changeable.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Take a look at this concise, step-by-step process for calculating ROI we published in the white paper titled, “ Calculating Savings and Return for an Enterprise Transportation Optimization and Automation Solution “ This paper explains how to perform a self-assessment of the current state of your transportation logistics operation.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

In its newest white paper, value chain optimization firm River Rock Advisors details several steps companies can take to navigate this ongoing uncertainty. These steps aren’t one-time actionable steps but rather long-term focuses that should be implemented alongside other operational and business strategies.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

JANUARY 16, 2024

Mitigating Risk : Supply chain disruptions, quality issues, and price volatility can all pose significant threats to your business. This data can inform strategic sourcing decisions, optimize costs, and identify new value-creation opportunities. Visit NLPA Learning , the new home to all of our certifications and online courses.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

In today’s dynamic business landscape, category management in procurement has become an essential weapon for procurement teams seeking to optimize spend, strengthen supplier relationships, and drive growth. Performance Measurement & Optimization: Establish clear performance metrics (KPIs) aligned with your category goals.

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Arkestro

MAY 10, 2023

While it isn’t your healthcare plan, it does ensure your optimal care by managing a diverse network of data and actions. Supply scarcity and shortages, inflation, and supply chain disruptions are a few examples. You might have heard Arkestro discuss PPO.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

During the course of the last two decades a great deal of disruption has taken place in the field of supply chain management. For all of this variety, companies engaged in global business share several common objectives — to increase sales; reduce landed costs; compress cumulative lead times; and optimize inventory.

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The Network Effect

JUNE 25, 2015

Note: this is the final is series of posts that explored the top 10 trends affecting pharmaceutical supply chains. . Optimized execution in operations, logistics, and distribution. If you like this topic, I suggest you download the full white paper, The Top Ten Trends Transforming the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain.

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Jaggaer

MARCH 2, 2020

Research reveals a rise in disruptive incidents deep in the supply chain. What is the optimal way to categorize your suppliers so that you can manage them better and maximize business continuity? of organizations experienced supply chain disruption in 2019 compared to 56.5% 2019 Disruption Levels 51.9%.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

During the course of the last two decades a great deal of disruption has taken place in the field of supply chain management. For all of this variety, companies engaged in global business share several common objectives — to increase sales; reduce landed costs; compress cumulative lead times; and optimize inventory.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The modern business landscape is constantly evolving, and this dynamism is especially evident in the areas of purchasing and supply chain management. In today’s connected world, supply chains have become more complex, with global reach, sustainability concerns, and rapidly changing market dynamics.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

What they can do is ensure their own operations are optimized to navigate dynamic trading environments. This white paper looks at best practices for global trade and transportation for manufacturers with multinational operations.

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The Network Effect

JUNE 18, 2015

Given the potential benefits of shelf-connected systems (on-shelf availability, increased sales, reduced days of supply, and an overall reduction in supply chain costs), early adopters in the market have taken on the demand-driven value network challenge and moved in the direction of driving responsive replenishment through short-term forecasts.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Improved communication, regular performance assessments, and joint value creation efforts lead to better supplier performance, reduced risks, and potential cost savings through optimized partnerships. This results in better negotiation outcomes, improved quality, reduced costs, and enhanced overall value delivery.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JANUARY 9, 2024

We’ve found in this new IBM-sponsored IDC white paper that the shift to delivering IT-as-a-service is foundational and extends the strategic transformation of IT infrastructure, adding even more value to the business. In fact, IDC estimates that IT infrastructure-related spending will grow by a modest 4.5%

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

JANUARY 10, 2024

In today’s eco-conscious world, the pressure to “go green” isn’t just a whisper on the wind – it’s a thundering roar echoing through boardrooms and supply chains alike. And at the heart of this green revolution lies a powerful tool: green procurement.

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The Network Effect

APRIL 1, 2016

Principal, Supply Chain Technology, Tompkins International. The convergence of supply chain execution systems is a goal that many enterprises have yet to achieve. Route Planning and Optimization. White Paper: Final Delivery: A Technology Perspective on Omnichannel Retailing. By David Meyers.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

MAY 7, 2023

Procurement teams need to be actively involved in the S&OP process to ensure that demand forecasts are accurate, supply plans are optimized, and inventory levels are balanced. NLPA Learning also includes learning resources, including live and on-demand webinars, and reports, articles, white papers, and more!

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Procurement Insights

OCTOBER 11, 2023

This fundamental procurement-world knowledge is critical for success because composable procurement is about optimizing supply chain adaptability and resilience. “ The level of adaptability in a procurement infrastructure plays a critical role in how well an organization can handle its present, future, and unique needs.

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Arkestro

MAY 9, 2023

Simply put, organizations still aren’t harnessing the power of technology to its full effect — and they’re missing out on countless opportunities to optimize spending, decision-making, sourcing, and results. Yet far too many procurement teams are failing to optimize this digital technology era.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

JULY 20, 2023

At its core, managing spend refers to the process of strategically controlling and optimizing the financial resources allocated for procurement and purchasing activities. This includes budgeting, forecasting, and optimizing the utilization of available funds. Implement SRM practices that foster collaboration, transparency, and trust.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Download the white paper, “ How to Achieve Holistic Supplier Management.”. It’s a space to initiate innovation, optimize processes and identify and assess risks in the supply chain. Is it really enough to re-negotiate prices with the most important partners once a year? Or should there be more to it?

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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. It involves optimizing procurement processes and reducing costs while maintaining the quality of goods and services.

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The Network Effect

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Her satisfaction depends on the efficiency of the supply network. It is important to recognize that a Consumer Packed Goods (CPG) company’s network determines its supply chain efficiency and customer satisfaction. When designing a supply chain the following steps must be followed: Define the business objectives.

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The Network Effect

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Her satisfaction depends on the efficiency of the supply network. It is important to recognize that a Consumer Packed Goods (CPG) company’s network determines its supply chain efficiency and customer satisfaction. When designing a supply chain the following steps must be followed: Define the business objectives.

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The Thomas Blog

AUGUST 24, 2022

More than a million in-market buyers visit Thomasnet.com to source industrial products and services, and find their next supply chain partner. Document Your Offerings With White Papers. Much more in-depth than a blog, but also potentially more valuable to your prospects — and eventually to you are white papers.

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Jaggaer

JANUARY 14, 2020

Whether your organization is purchasing raw steel, injection molded plastics, or fully finished office supplies and IT equipment, a st reamlined P2P system can be a game changer. By optimizing the areas where you spend the most, your compan y and organization can drive significant savings in your supply chain.

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Procurement Software

JULY 11, 2023

Operations and accounting are three disparate parts of organizations that are simply not equipped to efficiently share information and work together so that individual expenses are optimally managed. This will likely be the subject of a white paper at some point in the future! This was also something highlighted by Mathew.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

MARCH 8, 2024

Today, many mundane but necessary tasks associated with equipment repair and optimization are being turned over to machines thanks to 5G connectivity paired with AI and ML capabilities. Smart factories 5G, along with AI and ML, is poised to help factories become not only smarter but more automated, efficient and resilient.

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Jaggaer

AUGUST 12, 2020

Get the white paper on Sourcing Strategies: Why One Size Does Not Fit All , written by Michael Lamoureux of Spend Matters. And this applies not just to first tier suppliers , but to 2 nd and 3 rd tier suppliers as the extended supply chain at large is coming into greater focus.

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EazyStock

MAY 24, 2019

Safety Stock Levels & the associated effects of variability in the supply chain. Supply chains are longer and more globalized, with more forces causing disruptions than ever before. The purpose of safety stock is to make sure your customer service levels stay high – and your supply chain runs smoothly.

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EazyStock

MAY 24, 2019

Safety Stock Levels & the associated effects of variability in the supply chain. Supply chains are longer and more globalized, with more forces causing disruptions than ever before. The purpose of safety stock is to make sure your customer service levels stay high – and your supply chain runs smoothly.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

Putting a TMS system in place and codifying the business requirements into standardized business processes, automated and enforced by technology, takes the autonomy out of important business decisions and ensures the optimal decisions are made consistently. __. You see where this is heading don’t you?

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The Network Effect

JULY 1, 2015

Today with the availability of store-level POS data and technical ability to generate store-level forecasts with low error rates, along with optimized replenishment plans, companies are able to trade-off between service and inventory levels. The post Replenishment in a Shelf-Connected Supply Network appeared first on The Network Effect.

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