Procurement Tactics

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Sustainable packaging is being adopted by many companies as many customers prioritize sustainability when making purchasing decisions nowadays. Additionally, we are going to explain the need for sustainable packaging and how it helps reduce waste. . This is due to the fact that the CSR of a company is committed to behaving ethically.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

When your manufacturing plants produce goods, are you minimizing waste and effectively using finite resources? When fulfilling orders for customers, do you know how your packaging and shipping decisions impact the environment? An important aspect of supply chain sustainability is that it supports a circular economy.

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Spend Matters

MARCH 27, 2024

In fact, more than 80% of CPOs, it states, indicated that digital transformation is a top priority, with a specific focus on GenAI, because “… AI tools can help procurement professionals identify trends and patterns that are otherwise impossible to tease out, thereby enabling more informed decisions from supplier selection to contract negotiation.”

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 19, 2023

Today I’m joined by Orderful , a collaborative and forward-thinking software brand that are building the future of EDI. Orderful is a complete cloud EDI platform for manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and technology companies. 20.51] The ideal client for Orderful. 20.51] The ideal client for Orderful.

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Procurement Heads

MARCH 27, 2023

I went to a job agency and I actually said I want to try a variety of short-term assignments, different positions and types of companies and see where I ended up. Procurement at Futures involves negotiating and renegotiating contracts for all goods, works and services.

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Arkestro

JANUARY 4, 2023

A new year offers an opportunity to reflect on the past, learn from it, and prepare for the future. Of course, old problems don’t suddenly disappear because one year ends and a new one begins. But hopefully, we can incorporate what we’ve learned into our day-to-day, creating a better—more resilient—path going forward.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 8, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Here at Supply Chain Game Changer our fundamental mission is to share experiences and expertise for the benefit of all. Whether you are a student, at the beginning of your career, or an expert sought after by others, we can all continue to learn from others. Subscribe Here!

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 7, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain Investment Challenges – Real and Imagined! 11 out of 12 new businesses fail , and that is sad. 11 out of 12 new businesses fail , and that is sad. Email Address. Minimum Viable Product article and permission to publish here provided by Julia Beyers.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 18, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The New Car Bait and Switch! Plus, with new challenges that disrupt the traditional supply chain system, long-haul trucking seems to be the world’s best bet. After all, not everyone can afford to buy a truck nowadays. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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Supply Chain Trend

DECEMBER 22, 2023

We’ve entered an AI era where 76% of work can be augmented or automated. However, only 3% of companies apply automated execution and 7% autonomous end to end planning. This definition should become clear once you go through the principles. These new operating models can create significant benefits.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 27, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Lumber Supply Chain is Going Against the Grain! Lumber supply shortage article and permission to publish here provided by Claire Glassman. The Lumber Supply Shortage. The Effects Of Lumber Supply Shortage. How To Mitigate The Lumber Supply Shortage?

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Procurement Heads

JUNE 6, 2023

Darron and I have similar day-to-day responsibilities within our organisation, but given the size and complexity of our company, I assume a leading role in our commercial endeavours. Furthermore, we are exploring how we can bring greater diversity and inclusion into our supply chain through EDI work.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

We’ll look at their warehouses, their delivery tricks, and even how they use new technology to make things faster. From the very beginning, Amazon’s mission has been to be the earth’s most customer-centric company. This system uses giant warehouses, lots of trucks, and even cool robots to move things quickly.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe. As such we have introduced our “ Seasoned Leadership in Action ” Interview series at Supply Chain Game Changer. Subscribe Here!

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 25, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Did you know that one in three new businesses start with less than $5,000 in their pocket? But there are also opportunities for those new business starters with less money. But there are also opportunities for those new business starters with less money. Email Address.

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Positive Purchasing

AUGUST 9, 2023

Here at Positive Purchasing, we are fortunate to work with organizations across the globe and from time to time, I am asked if there is any particular country that is leading the way in the area of procurement and the supply chain. 24th in the World (6th in Europe) in terms of output. There is – and it is Sweden.

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ivalua

JUNE 2, 2016

Niul Burton wrote a great article in Industry Week titled “Procurement 2025: 10 Challenges that Will Transform Global Sourcing”. For those of you who are executives in Supply Chain, Procurement or New Product Introduction/Development, this is a must read. Sustainability. Globalization.

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Positive Purchasing

JANUARY 11, 2024

Take waste management – yes, we could negotiate a cheaper contract with improved efficiencies, but can the winning contractor offer opportunities to young people to build new skills and in doing so increase their life chances. We are equally as interested in creating value. Supporting local businesses 3. Supporting our communities 4.

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Procurement Software

JULY 11, 2023

So, with that in mind, I took to my collective hive mind that is my LinkedIn network and the following question why this is the case, and how we can improve it. Then we’ll go on to summarise where some of the opportunities for closer collaboration can be found. Where can we look for some easy alignment?

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Positive Purchasing

DECEMBER 6, 2022

In supplier relationship management (SRM), the fundamental question we ask ourselves is, ‘What do we need from our supply base?’. Surely our requirements are to have products or services supplied to the correct specification at the right time and at an acceptable price? Ignoring this is, quite simply, bad for business.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 15, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Digital Supply Chain Road is Full of Potholes, Construction and Accidents! It’s important that procurement teams take into account the new risk reality and challenges that face them, their organizations and their value chains. Email Address. Don’t Panic!

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Positive Purchasing

MARCH 10, 2022

Mark: Frankly, how our generation and the one before have run their lives, consumed goods and travelled hasn’t done the world much good. As companies develop more skills and knowledge, external support is emerging, as well as a network of practitioners, such as the Sustainable Procurement Pledge. Where do we start?

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

There’s no such thing as a perfect supply chain. A sustainable supply chain needs to embed environmental, social and governance (ESG) best practices into how raw materials are sourced, turned into products and delivered to market. Primary suppliers may subcontract portions of large orders to other firms.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. We have trucks in the parking lot waiting to unload their goods. If we couldn’t receive goods at this time of year we would basically destroy any chance of success for the company in the Holiday season. We had to get the goods received and in stock.

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Procurement Software

APRIL 18, 2023

Live, and within an allotted time period, suppliers lower their prices against the nearest competitor in order to win your business. And how can eAuctions expedite the negotiation process to drive savings for your business? Such human elements can be costly to any organisation.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain Education and Certification – What’s Missing? The supply chain and logistics fields are among the fastest growing career fields. Total education bills at this stage of a career can be substantial. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Nifty SEO Tips that can Boost your Website’s Rankings! The entire experience and demands of running a website were new to me, let alone increasing website speed. But it quickly became clear that having a slow website was not going to either attract or retain visitors.

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Una

MARCH 6, 2024

From hiring a plumber to fix a leaky faucet to ordering takeout instead of cooking dinner, people commonly outsource tasks to save time, reduce stress, or simply because it’s convenient. Yes, outsourcing can cost money, but sometimes it can also save money. billion by 2027 , growing at a CAGR of 8.8%.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Our fundamental objective at Supply Chain Game Changer is to share experiences and expertise and lessons learned. Mistakes & set-backs are the great source for development opportunity. John Heffernan, Chief Supply Chain Officer at ModusLink. Subscribe Here!

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Pipefy

JULY 12, 2023

In the current age of digital transformation, back office solutions can be the key to reducing operating costs and adding value. This guide explores back office functions, business process outsourcing (BPO) , and back office processes that can be streamlined for efficiency.

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Planergy

AUGUST 9, 2022

How AP can improve relationships with your key suppliers. How better management in AP can give you better flexibility for cash flow management. Fulfillment Inventory Management Supply Chain Management. In the world of ecommerce, dropshipping has become a major player. Download Free Copy. What Is Dropshipping?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Check out The Supply Chain Detective! In Search of Broken Supply Chain Clues! Part shortages can be highly frustrating issues to deal with. And very often they can stop production immediately. And there are many actions that can be taken to mitigate their occurrence. Email Address.

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Jaggaer

AUGUST 12, 2020

For the first three months after Covid-19 hit, virtually every sourcing project , in every sector , was put on hold while companies tried to assess the situation and how best to deal with the epidemic. Only a few, notably grocery stores, food chains, essential retail ers , and healthcare, were in a position to push forward.

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 26, 2023

Supply Chain Supply chain issues and inflation rate are the top concerns in the dropshipping business right now as dropshippers need to access items first before selling them. 60% of the world’s production of minerals and materials come from China and the US is its major market.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

We have trucks in the parking lot waiting to unload their goods. If we couldn’t receive goods at this time of year we would basically destroy any chance of success for the company in the Holiday season. In order to solve the task at hand we broke the problem down to it’s basic elements. ” “What?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 11, 2018

At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe. As such we have introduced our “Seasoned Leadership in Action” Interview series at Supply Chain Game Changer. Paul ran that operation with World Class efficiency.

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HICX

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

So, there are the expectations of the company that that supplier is working with in terms of how they integrate, and all the hurdles they’ve got to jump just to be able to supply the company in the way that they’ve laid out.” “The Because without them that company is going to find it very difficult,” he continues.

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