SCMDOJO

APRIL 11, 2023

If you’re a supply chain management professional, you’re probably aware of how important it is to continuously improve your skills and knowledge in this field. It covers the basics of procurement, including procurement strategies, contract management, and supplier selection. Fresh, easy to digest format.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 21, 2015

Editor's Note: As of late you may have noticed we have written a lot about procurement and the future of procurement. A large part of procurement is finalizing the contract and then the follow through of the determined deliverables in that agreement. How do you know you are getting what you paid for? 3PL/SLA Skills/Knowledge.

KPI 120

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Logility

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Businesses can set specific goals to encourage suppliers to be more sustainable or take an indirect approach through training and education. Traceability solutions can help improve sustainability throughout the apparel supply chain. Commit to continual improvement. You can rely on the group for that.

Apparel 130

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EC Sourcing Group

MAY 3, 2023

By engaging in dialogues with suppliers about sustainability goals and initiatives, companies can encourage them to continuously improve their environmental performance. R educe your carbon footprint and improve sustainability in your supply chain.

Material Savings 52

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NC State SCRC

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

In the RFQ process, procurement should ideally be transparent about answering this question. The Request for Quote process, if done correctly, is a way for procurement to be able to quantify the elements of value and in many cases, and for the sales team at suppliers to educate the customer on what their true performance capabilities are.

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Herlitz Inventory Management

JANUARY 19, 2022

Manager of Procurement, Imperial Distributors. Their developers perform at a very high level and they are up for any challenge and help us with any problem and continually improve the system. Manager of Procurement, Imperial Distributors. It is very strong in the areas of onboarding and education in general.”.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

We have Courses like S&OP deployment, Supply Chain Digitalization , , and Negotiation in Procurement. In the realm of supply chain careers, there appear to be two distinct paths – those who stumble into it by luck and those who consciously choose to educate themselves, often through formal university programs.

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Proxima

AUGUST 24, 2023

The tech space is continually improving and growing, and the options for sustainable procurement professionals can be overwhelming, making it difficult to know where to start. For those who do want to streamline their data, there is also a glut of options for organizations to choose from when it comes to data and technology.

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Proxima

AUGUST 24, 2023

The tech space is continually improving and growing, and the options for sustainable procurement professionals can be overwhelming, making it difficult to know where to start. For those who do want to streamline their data, there is also a glut of options for organizations to choose from when it comes to data and technology.

Benchmarking 52

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 23, 2017

Customers are more educated today in terms of what they expect from their third-party logistics (3PL) partners,” said Boring. In light of all these factors, has the way companies procure logistics services and manage relationships changed? Is there still room for improvement in this area?

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 7, 2019

Continuous improvement. Update procurement and carrier agreements to include FSMA provisions. Tyler, thank you so much for the education – really good stuff. Business intelligence & KPIs. Real time monitoring and alerts for non-compliance. Now that we know the basics, what is the first key to cold chain success?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 27, 2019

This interview is with Ron Emery, Continuous Improvement Consultant, Author and Entrepreneur. Unlike a lot of the old school Procurement managers who tried to rule with an iron fist Ron approached his job, and people, in a much different way. Ron Emery, Continuous Improvement Consultant, Author and Entrepreneur.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 12, 2016

A Director of Operations, Warehouse Director or Manager, or even the Director of Supply Chain or Logistics, are always in the pursuit of continuous improvement as well as warehouse cost savings in both time and money. Measure what matters for continuous improvement in your processes.

Material Savings 120

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 25, 2017

They will educate workers about safety procedures. They work on continuous improvement of quality and efficiency of operations under their direct control. These executives oversee procurement of supplies and provide inventory control. They supervise procurement of transportation services to develop the networks further.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 8, 2021

Get an education. All too often people fall into Supply Chain from other disciplines so continuous learning is great insurance for a long career. The soft skill, or Will, is the ability to build strong, trusting relationships including a willingness to continuously learn and build strong communication and interpersonal skills.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

The SCOR model defines functional improvements, but falls short in defining cross-functional supply chain transformation. The traditional supply chain is inside-out, triggering processes on the back of order-to-cash and procure-to-pay financial processes. Leadership and Driving Continuous Improvement. Barrier #1.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2014

This is why, for Cerasis, it is KEY for us to educate you on this practice of reverse logistics, because this flow of logisitcs will only increase over the coming years. Use them to continuously improve your organization. Read the Full Post. People are your most important product. Read the Full Post. Read the Full Post.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 26, 2022

At Covenant, Ryan had direct responsibility for technology, continuous improvement, mergers and acquisitions, innovation and strategic planning across the Covenant enterprise. Prior to founding TextLocate, Ryan’s extensive experience dates back over 20+ years and includes stints with Amazon as well as both Covenant Logistics and U.S.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MAY 13, 2014

This shift in thinking continues to advance for many reasons, including the progress of the logistics industry, the globalization of the market, and the recent economic recession. The past decade has seen the development of both strong educational programs and advanced technology for the logistics industry.

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Unleashed

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Goods are being produced, procured, and delivered more efficiently with reduced costs. We’ve listed some of these advantages below to help educate those of you still feeling a bit in-the-dark about this new wave of technology. billion by 2027.

Inventory Management Software 52

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Procurement Academy

MARCH 3, 2021

Corporate training plays a crucial role in equipping your company’s employees with valuable resources and relevant educational material. The purpose is to deliver better results and improve your business operations. It enables you to modify the courses over time for continuous improvements.

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DynaSys

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Mauro Ferri, SICPA Supply Chain and Procurement Director welcomed everyone with a short intro, followed by SICPA’s key insights into the day’s subject. They gained value both from insights shared and from mutual support for the continuous improvement process on which each attendee is focused.

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Elementum

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Advances in technology drive the automation and continuous improvement of business workflows. It goes beyond traditional automation by encompassing a wider array of processes and focusing on both the effectiveness and the continual improvement of workflows.

Optimal Sourcing 78

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ThroughPut

MARCH 25, 2024

This practice has evolved significantly from its historical roots, largely a game of educated guesses, to today’s data-driven approach that harnesses the power of advanced analytics. The latest demand forecasting software goes beyond traditional analytics by incorporating AI to learn and continuously improve over time.

Forecasting 52

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NC State SCRC

MAY 4, 2022

Price analysis is a subject that is often overlooked in supply chain education, (although it is certainly a big part of our chapter on Strategic Cost Management in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management ). Even if the category manager had time to do it, I want them to be more strategic in their focus.”.

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Supply Chain Movement

MARCH 26, 2015

The procurement manager provides customer service support to DaVita employees for the purchase of products and services used in dialysis facilities and in business offices. Support and educate decentralized teammates on current processes and procedures as well as on-going changes. General purpose of the job. Minimum qualifications.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MAY 21, 2012

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Various reasons for a business transformation would include smart ways of working, effective information sharing, continuous improvement in the operation model, availability of vital information for better decision making etc.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

OCTOBER 4, 2015

As part of the conference, I’m delivering a talk on five predictions that every procurement professional should consider. These aren’t so much “predictions”, as opportunities that procurement professionals should become aware of, and educate themselves on.

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Logility

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Mansi Arora, Managing Director – Strategy & Consulting, Supply Chain & Operations, Sourcing and Procurement, Accenture, November 29,2022 How does the Logility cloud platform ensure platform stability and scalability? Is Logility a trusted cloud service provider?

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Supply Chain View from the Field

OCTOBER 14, 2015

The conference was a great opportunity to interact with logistics and procurement executives in an environment of open dialogue and discussion. All of a sudden, everyone is “knocking on the door” of procurement and logistics, asking for cost improvements. Many executives are simply naive when it comes to this area.

Material Savings 60

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QAD

JUNE 3, 2021

Design for extreme prevention – use a cross functional team to design out all failures (failures in processing, procurement, assembly, maintainability, serviceability, sustainability, etc.). Continuous Improvement – consider using continuous improvement projects to manage improvements.

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ShipBob

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Optimizing procurement of inventory by improving vendor relationships, performance, and lead times. Individual employers will vary on the level of experience and education required. . depending on the job’s location and the candidate’s education, certifications, skills, and experience.

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NC State SCRC

JUNE 15, 2021

In effect the team must educate themselves through a detailed analysis of the marketplace and identify how best to meet the forecasted demand (generated by the spend analysis and interviews with stakeholders) given the market conditions that will occur in the next year. Descriptions.

Optimal Sourcing 98

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 15, 2017

This sustainability effort has carried innovation and implementation costs which have been gradually offset with procurement and operational savings. Those steps will improve the quality and create the awareness and data necessary to continuously improve. . How to fix (or at l east begin to reduce) the waste .

Cost Reduction Strategies 120

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Elementum

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Whether it be in customer service, procurement, finance, or any other core business function, BPA has become a staple for businesses looking to optimize their operations and improve their overall performance. Incorporating BPA in the workplace encourages a culture of continuous improvement and fosters creative problem-solving.

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6 River Systems

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Implement supply chain actions, including with internal procurement teams, with suppliers and through broader collaboration, and develop measurable targets for these efforts. Make talent development a priority. “Succession planning and team training are the foundation of any procurement or logistics operation.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MARCH 6, 2014

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Typically, organizations have a very high lead time for procuring hardware and setting up networks. Procurement Blog. Contact Us. Newsroom Investors Careers. Infosys Labs. Industries. Industries. Automotive.

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