ivalua

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Procurement and supply chain teams have been trying to hold the line against macroeconomic and global market forces that have been pushing hard against them for nearly three years. Procurement and supply chain teams are under constant pressure. So what’s pressuring procurement and supply chain leaders the most?

Procurement 100

Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain Procurement team supply chain budgeting 100

ivalua

MARCH 17, 2021

Office of Management and Budget (OMB) estimates federal grants to states and local governments in FY2019 totaled nearly three quarters of a trillion dollars. trillion, making grants roughly 17% of the total federal budget. . Federal grants often make up a large portion of any state, county or municipal budget.

Supply Chain Efficiency 130

Supply Chain Efficiency Management supply chain budgeting Budget 130

Una

AUGUST 9, 2022

Organizations in every state, however, are still faced with challenges related to ongoing supply chain disruptions and skyrocketing inflation, both byproducts of an unprecedented black swan event. Industries seeking a new cost reduction strategy. but face higher costs in doing so.

Purchasing 96

Purchasing Strategy supply chain budgeting Procurement team 96

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

MARCH 16, 2023

Spend Management is a critical function within an organization, and it involves the strategic management of the company’s spending to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and enhance profitability. We should also monitor the actual expenses against the projected spend to ensure that we are staying within our budget.”

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Spend management Management Procurement supply chain budgeting 98

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.

Procurement 52

Procurement Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Zycus Cognitive Procurement

JULY 25, 2022

Over the past two years, we’ve seen how supply chains are constantly changing and facing uncertainties. This blog will help you become a better procurement manager by providing you the latest updates on procurement digitization. However, talent management and innovation are expected to be the long term investments. .

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supply chain budgeting Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain Management 52

Arkestro

MAY 9, 2023

Yet challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic, global supply chain disruptions, and the economic downturn have all limited and slowed down the next phase in procurement transformation. As an increasing number of companies prioritize cost containment, the pressure is on for procurement.

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supply chain budgeting Procurement Supply Chain Optimization Procurement team 52

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

JULY 20, 2023

Resource Allocation: By strategically managing spend, teams can allocate resources in a way that aligns with the organization’s objectives and priorities. This includes budgeting, forecasting, and optimizing the utilization of available funds. Conclusion: Congratulations!

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

World of Procurement podcast

AUGUST 8, 2021

I caught up with Erin McFarlane, VP of Services at Fairmarkit to talk to her about her reason for being in the Procurement space and what Fairmarkit offers as a service to people like you and me as Procurement and Supply Chain pros. We cover what Fairmarkit offer as services and how their technology enables worldwide use.

Sourcing 52

Sourcing supply chain budgeting Sustainability Supply chain 52

Supply Chain Opz

MARCH 31, 2015

Results The results of "10 Greatest Purchasing Books Ever Written" are listed in alphabetical order as below, 1) Category Management in Purchasing: A Strategic Approach to Maximize Business Profitability by Jonathan O'Brien 2) Next Level Supply Management Excellence: Your Straight Bottom Line Roadmap by Robert A.

Purchasing 111

Purchasing supply chain budgeting Price negotiations Supply chain management 111

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

A typical Purchasing Function is limited to the transactional job of collecting information about the requirements of user departments and carrying out commercial checks and balances to finally procure the product & service based on c ost reduction only and focused on supply continuity. Today reducing cost is no longer enough.

Strategic sourcing 73

Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Procurement supply chain budgeting 73

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. and procurement and supply management operations. How is it possible? Where do I begin?

Suppliers 55

Suppliers Management Quality Import 55

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. Key aspects of their approach include: Centralized procurement: This allows Walmart to leverage its buying power, achieve economies of scale, and reduce costs.

Innovation 52

Innovation Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Sustainability 52

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. Advantages of digital procurement systems The digital transformation of procurement processes offers numerous advantages to businesses.

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

Supply Chain Opz

JULY 31, 2012

Air Force decided to implement a spend analysis program due to a budget cut. They conducted an extensive literature search, carried out an extensive analysis and published the result in the report called " Using a Spend Analysis to Help Identify Prospective Air Force Purchasing and Supply Management Initiatives ". A Case Study.

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supply chain software solutions supply chain budgeting Supply chain management Supply chain management 40

Claritum

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

Reducing total life cycle/ownership costs. Restructuring the supply base. Reducing transactions costs. Reducing demand. source: (p1) Paystreams, Supplier Network Management (2014). Budget constraints. source: (p3) Accenture Strategy , The Digital Supply Network (2014). Tweet this fact.

Procurement 50

Procurement Eprocurement Sourcing Networking 50

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

Una

JANUARY 29, 2024

I’m Kris Lance, VP & General Manager at Una, and I believe every Sourcing Hero (that’s you!) I’ve started this newsletter to share my thoughts on news and issues that affect the global supply landscape. I’ve claimed in the title of this issue that 2024 is going to be a doozy for supply managers. needs a sidekick.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency Sourcing 52