Procurement Heads

MAY 9, 2023

By accident, as 99% of people probably say! That led to MRP & MPS and eventually some transactional buying I used to still look at the finance team and look at where I was and thought it seemed way more fun – no disrespect to finance people. IBM Consulting is probably a lot bigger than people give credit to.

Risk 130

Risk Procurement Sustainability Supply chain 130

IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

This week, as thousands of network operators, technology vendors, and mobile device providers from all over the world converge on Barcelona for Mobile World Congress , it’s the perfect time to discuss how IBM® is shaping the future of network operations and telecommunications.

Real-time Visibility 104

Real-time Visibility e2e Networking Data 104

Procurement Tactics

MARCH 29, 2023

As many governments and people around the world are being aware of how their purchasing behavior can affect the planet, many have demanded companies of every size embrace sustainability within their operations. Just like the people pillar, it is broken into three dimensions which are Sales, Services, and Strategy.

Sustainability 130

Sustainability Supply Chain Efficiency Ethics Cost of ownership 130

Procurement Heads

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

So, like most people, I didn’t choose procurement. If a team is made up of people, all with very similar strengths we miss out on the benefits diversity would otherwise bring – and what a boring world that would be! Change can be hard to implement though and it hasn’t been the way of working until now.

Supply Chain Efficiency 130

Supply Chain Efficiency Sustainability Collaboration Procurement 130

Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 22, 2021

As we progress, hopefully, towards the end of the global pandemic, and people are increasingly able to go outside and get back to “normal”, they will want to do things they’ve always done. But at this stage of the pandemic, wouldn’t you know it, there is now a concern about a shortage of fireworks. In the U.S.

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Supply chain Supply Demand Sourcing 76

Procurement Tactics

JULY 20, 2023

The concrete product industry employs over 10 million people worldwide. 3D-printed Concrete 3D printing is a rapidly developing technology which is useful in creating concrete products with complex shapes and designs. Luckily for me I did not read these reviews 1st cause I probably wouldn’t have tried! Virgin Islands.

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Price Suppliers Sustainability Negotiation 193

Procurement Heads

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

He defines and drives business strategy, leading teams across different geographies and cultures and he has delivered procurement transformation (process, people, technology, organisation) and procurement cost reduction across direct and indirect categories, for a wide range of clients over the last 25 years.

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Procurement Price Negotiation Management 130

Procurement Heads

JUNE 14, 2023

It’s not just about salary, it’s about making sure that people are understanding the company ethos, how we work, hybrid working, if we’re a sustainable company from both an ethical and personal impact position as well. I also like to see people who can positively challenge. Tell us an interesting fact about yourself.

Sustainability 130

Sustainability Suppliers Procurement Procurement team 130

Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Witnessing the transformative impact on individuals and the company, I found a new passion for developing people and stayed committed to leadership roles. Opening up to mentorship was crucial—I attended conferences, spoke with people in my community, and utilized LinkedIn to connect with professionals in my industry.

Logistics 98

Logistics supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain 98

SCMDOJO

MARCH 25, 2024

The supply chain industry is vital to the global economy with its complex network of activities, people, organizations, information, and resources. Teamwork isn’t just about getting along; it’s about combining strengths to forge innovative solutions that push boundaries.

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supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Optimization Supply chain Supply 86

HICX

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

David starts the interview by reasserting the importance of definitions – ‘ transformation ’ is a term that often has different meanings for different people. One of the oft cited challenges to adoption of new technologies is that the people aspect is frequently disregarded. An alternative approach to digital transformation.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

Only medical professionals, people with weak immune systems, and manufacturing plant employees use it to protect themselves from germs and diseases. In addition, adjustable ear toggles make face masks suitable for faces of different shapes and sizes. With the right fit, you don’t have to worry about your mask slipping.

Supply Chain Efficiency 86

Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain Risk Purchasing 86

Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 22, 2022

Mobile applications shape the image. An application is a way to shape or improve it. The person uploading the photo can also view other people’s photos and feel part of the user community. According to a study conducted by Google in 2016, 38% of the people surveyed regularly make purchases using mobile devices.

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supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization Purchasing Import 82

Procurement Heads

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

It is great to be listed on there, but it also casts a shadow on all the people who are facilitating that for me. This is a topic that is very close to my heart, I understand that we won’t change overnight but we should not put the bar too low either. Today I am truly grateful to the people who made that choice.

Influencing 130

Influencing Sustainability Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency 130

Positive Purchasing

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

How many and what types of people do you need? Sometimes, price doesn’t matter at the first hurdle. If you’re driving sustainability, you’re also driving it with your suppliers, because you are shaping the way their products are represented and helping them define and communicate that. Let’s get creative.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Procurement Price Suppliers 52

IBM Supply Chain Blog

MAY 2, 2023

The introduction of generative AI systems into the public domain exposed people all over the world to new technological possibilities, implications, and even consequences many had yet to consider. We don’t need a pause to prioritize responsible AI. AI is an ever-evolving technology.

Ethics 106

Ethics Collaboration Risk Data 106

Procurement Tactics

MARCH 23, 2023

However, many people are still wondering what it means. Become a T-Shaped Procurement Professional Download Whitepaper →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter How Does it Look When Using a Digital Platform? If you want to know about source-to-contract, then this is for you!

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Contract Sourcing Purchase orders Bidding 156

Procurement Tactics

MARCH 29, 2023

Once you finish reading this article, you will have the knowledge of why many people acknowledge circularity as the new way to transform the world by utilizing it as a solution for sustainable issues. Become a T-Shaped Procurement Professional Download Whitepaper →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Principles of Circular Economy 1.

Sustainability 130

Sustainability Procurement Raw materials Import 130

Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 11, 2019

This happens when people are shifting from one place to another. Some of the people who will find self-storage containers beneficial are. Those who are moving out of a residence and need to store things People with heaps of things to put in storage People with additional space for a container.

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supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization Supply chain Budget 56

Barkers Procurement

JANUARY 23, 2023

We’re actively involved in steering committees focused on course design, helping shape the curriculum to ensure that IT courses equip students with the technical and personal skills that will help them succeed in their career. It’s been getting the brand to a position where people recognise it.

Networking 52

Networking Strategy Collaboration Procurement 52

Arkestro

MARCH 8, 2024

Embrace confidence, believe in yourself and don’t be afraid to speak up about your accomplishments. Anna O'Leary Chief People Officer Follow What empowers you to keep moving forward in your role and over the life of your time in the industry? People, people, people. It’s ok to say you don’t know.

Procurement 52

Procurement Leadership Data Innovation 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 3, 2022

Our recurrent hope is that conditions for a great new age of Supply Chain advancement, what we call the Supply Chain Renaissance , holds the promise of decades of exciting change and revolution which will shape the future of civilization for the foreseeable future. They know that they can’t go back to the old ways.

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Supply Supply chain Leadership Strategy 82

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

However, that doesn’t mean the work is done. Luckily, there are various ways we can tackle these issues and shape the healthcare system better. With rapid globalization, people find it easier than ever to relocate to remote locations. We still have a long way to go. However, this can impair their access to healthcare.

Quality 70

Quality Supply Chain Efficiency Data Supply chain 70

Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 25, 2021

The challenge in this situation is to motivate people to understand that change is still needed even though things are going so well. The third consideration that shapes your improvement approach is scope and scale. That doesn’t mean that it is less important. Scope and Scale.

Leadership 86

Leadership Supply Chain Optimization Supply chain Strategy 86

Procurement Tactics

JUNE 26, 2023

Recurring designs of these includes heart-shaped pendant necklaces, lava lamp earrings, moonlight cross necklace, and many more. … great products, great service.’ – Marie Gniazdowski ‘great prices, fast delivery, good selection!’ – T Meyer ‘I love this company. Great quality. Great quality.’ – Leeanna R.

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Suppliers Price Negotiation Purchasing 146

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

In selecting the people to either lead and/or be members of your team I recommend picking those who are Change agents, or who have the intellect, enthusiasm, coach-ability and energy to be Change agents. These people must be able to think outside the box and challenge the status quo. Change Leaders Not Managers. Set Stretch Targets.

Real-time Visibility 56

Real-time Visibility Leadership Supply chain Sustainability 56

IBM Supply Chain Blog

MAY 4, 2023

Their love of learning and passion for lighting a spark in their students impressed upon me the power that teachers have to change lives and shape the future. With most STEM training, learners often don’t know where to start or think it’s too expensive. Three of my four grandparents were teachers.

Collaboration 62

Collaboration Innovation Management 62

Barkers Procurement

OCTOBER 17, 2022

That same day I read an article in The Telegraph quoting the International Labour Organization on how m odern s lavery is the highest it’s ever been with estimates of s lavery now at 50 million people due to covid, conflict and climate change. Furthe r more , t his is not just a global issue. million higher than earlier estimates.?

Procurement 52

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

Roads and highways are filled with trucks of all shapes sizes. And by extension a total of almost 9 million people are employed in the trucking industry in the U.S. Shows like “Ice Road Truckers” for instance depict an environment that very few people would have the skill, courage or determination to take on.

Supply Chain Optimization 81

Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain Supply 81

IBM Supply Chain Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Not only can AI help improve certain services people rely on every day, but it can also help bridge the gap between local government, its employees and its residents. The slow manual labor was delaying the approval process, meaning beneficiaries weren’t receiving the benefits they were entitled to in a timely manner.

Ethics 54

Ethics Import Data Demand 54

Let's Talk Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

I’ve never had a formal mentor, but I have had people who have helped shape me professionally. I wanted to work even harder to prove myself, and I put in the time, but it didn’t take me anywhere. Don’t be afraid to take on roles that scare you. I never thought I would be anything but a journalist.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

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

Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Without cranes, the world as we know it today probably wouldn’t exist. People developed many of today’s infrastructure developments with the help of these powerful machines. So many things can go wrong while moving such large pieces of equipment if the routes aren’t planned ahead of time. Email Address.

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supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency Logistics Supply chain 86

IBM Supply Chain Blog

MAY 4, 2023

Their love of learning and passion for lighting a spark in their students impressed upon me the power that teachers have to change lives and shape the future. With most STEM training, learners often don’t know where to start or think it’s too expensive. Three of my four grandparents were teachers.

Collaboration 56

Collaboration Innovation Management 56

IBM Supply Chain Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

While organizations gather data and undergo detailed reviews to craft a budget, the market doesn’t stand still. It continues to change, shaped by technological advancements, shifts in consumer preferences and new challenges. If it’s based on old information, it won’t be accurate.

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Budget Collaboration Data Strategy 90

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

How do you ensure that your Supply Chain bends, but doesn’t break? Telling a customer that you can’t fill their order because you are out of an item will likely result in a lost customer forever. Even the most highly automated Distribution Centres and Warehouses need people to run them. I/T Systems.

Supply chain 51

Supply chain Real-time Visibility Supply Inventory 51

Spend Matters

MARCH 25, 2024

These targets shape the transformation that occurs within the procurement organization. Most people using Gen AI experience challenges with the outputs. But I don’t think this is necessarily a bad thing. The CPOs have seen the performance targets set by their CEO and Board continue to increase.

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Procurement contracts Contract Procurement Negotiation 110

Barkers Procurement

JULY 20, 2022

We use our shared love of motorcycling as an enabler to get people talking about their mental health, if they wish to. You tend to find that when you first talk to people about MHM they are a little hesitant and then before you know it, when you’ve told them a bit about the society and what it’s all about, 45 minutes have passed.

Networking 52

Networking Logistics Procurement Management 52