Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Procuring transportation for freight is much different than any other procurement category. Transportation procurement needs to support both customer service and a company’s internal supply chain goals. One master of freight procurement is Kyle Masters. They are vertically integrated.

Procurement Solutions 203

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Check out Procurement Outsourcing – Keep your Integrity! I was shaken by the reality that our people, our trusted procurement professionals, were being implicated for fraudulent behavior towards our suppliers. Is there anything worse than cheating your suppliers as a procurement professional? . Subscribe Here!

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Synovos

JANUARY 24, 2024

RS Integrated Supply Joins Minority Supplier Development UK WARRINGTON, UK / RADNOR, PA 23 JANUARY 2024 – RS Integrated Supply, a global MRO supply chain management services company, announced it has joined Minority Supplier Development UK (MSDUK) as a corporate member as part of its commitment to growing a diverse supplier base.

Manufacturing Procurement 105

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ivalua

JANUARY 13, 2023

Public Procurement: Building Business Cases and Driving Momentum. For the Government, supplier diversity programs are something procurement professionals in the United States (US) have accepted as a key element to their procurement success. Agile Procurement in Canada. Social Procurement Framework in European Union.

Sourcing Strategies 246

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Sourcing and procurement comes in close second at 88 percent, followed by innovation at 87 percent. Supply Chain Planning In supply chain planning , the number-one focus area for 2024 is integrated business planning, selected by almost twice as many organizations as last year.

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ivalua

JANUARY 31, 2023

Ivalua’s new Environmental Impact Center empowers Procurement and Supply Chain teams with reliable and actionable insight to reduce Scope 3 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions. This data is accessible across Ivalua’s Source-to-Pay solution to facilitate more sustainable procurement decisions within daily operations.

Procurement Solutions 246

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Understanding how inflation impacts procurement and then taking action to mitigate its effects is essential for any business looking to stay ahead of the game. How Inflation Impacts Procurement Inflation affects a number of aspects of a business, including its ability to compete in the market, financial performance, and overall strategy.

Sourcing Strategies 264

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EcoVadis

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

The concept of a ‘Circular Economy’ has been growing in prominence over the past few decades, particularly as corporate social responsibility has become increasingly integrated into mainstream business strategy. Procurement teams may be wondering “What is the Circular Economy and how might it be integrated into supply chain management?”.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 24, 2022

Business intelligence tools can use this visibility and other information to help shippers act more strategically by procuring the most efficient, cost-effective carrier services. These integrations allow order fulfillment teams to optimize the entire order fulfillment workflow and perform other important functions.

Supply Chain Planning Software 219

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 17, 2023

Over the past few years, supply chain and procurement pros have faced the challenge of navigating their enterprises through one disruption after another. Outside-in insights to integrate market and category intelligence. Autonomous procurement to track and alert a user to market changes and create procurement activities.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 194

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Precoro

JANUARY 29, 2024

As the department overseeing an organization's external expenditure, procurement is responsible for softening the impact of inflation. In this article, we will discuss how a robust procurement management plan can help address and mitigate the effects of inflation. Procurement methodology. Objectives and scope.

Procurement Solutions 98

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ivalua

APRIL 25, 2023

Ivalua, a global leader in spend management , and KPMG Norway today announced that Aker BP has gone live with Ivalua’s S2C and Supplier Relationship and Risk Management (SRM) solutions to streamline its direct and indirect procurement operations. We look forward to accelerating our procurement digitalization journey with Ivalua”.

Optimal Sourcing 130

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Synovos

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The assessment focuses on 21 sustainability criteria that are grouped into four themes: environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement. RS Integrated Supply was introduced by RS Group in 2022 after combining Synovos and IESA, two procurement and supply chain management companies.

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ivalua

APRIL 19, 2022

We cannot wait to connect with procurement leaders, innovators, customers, and colleagues in our beautiful nation’s capital! . Anthony Long, Vice President and Chief Procurement Officer and Mark Krause, Sr. Deploying Data Integrity across the Supply Chain Cycle, IADQP + Cleveland Clinic. Breakout Sessions. 2022 Ivalua NOW D.C.

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My Office Apps

JANUARY 16, 2024

In this ultimate guide, we’ll show you how to elevate your business operations, from procurement and logistics to manufacturing and more, ensuring a path to operational excellence and strategic success. Operational Excellence with Cloud-Based ERP Procurement Management Efficiently manage your procurement processes with ERP.

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ivalua

JUNE 15, 2022

At our annual Ivalua NOW event in Paris, France–Ivalua asked, “Is your procurement team prepared to respond to unexpected supplier chain issues with speed and agility?”. Automation and innovation are at the forefront of the supply chain industry with procurement acting as a key enabler in the process. Körber at a Glance….

Supply Chain Software 130

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ModusLink Corporation

APRIL 22, 2024

End-to-end management of component procurement, inventory management, and JIT delivery. Cost Efficiency and Value Optimization: Economies of scale realized through global procurement and resource pooling. Innovation and Technology Integration: Integration of emerging technologies such as IoT, AI, and robotics in assembly processes.

Electronics 78

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 27, 2024

Compatibility and Integration with MacOS The first criterion is how well the tool integrates within the natural ecosystem of MacBooks, which is the macOS. Moreover, you should always look into how it integrates with other Mac apps. That could include AI-driven analytics, real-time tracking, and integration with loT devices.

Supply Chain Design Software 69

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QAD

JUNE 29, 2021

In their list of common nightmare scenarios to try to prepare for, few procurement leaders could have predicted the business disruptions of 2020. QAD Adaptive ERP addresses issues procurement teams face involving supply and sourcing decisions, supplier quality, and the means to improve integrated supplier activities.

Optimal Sourcing 94

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Precoro

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Procurement is a complex and dynamic process involving strategic planning and several stages of execution, from sourcing to paying and reporting. Supply chain management, purchase requisitions and orders, budget management, and three-way matching – all these processes are integral to procurement as a whole. Lack of Transparency.

Procurement Solutions 98

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 10, 2022

in turn, is a boutique procurement consultancy. Professionals from procurement, compliance, logistics, sustainability, information-security and several other internal stakeholder all use the solution for different reasons. In short, this risk management solution needed to integrate into your IT ecosystem. Any final thoughts?

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Precoro

JUNE 14, 2023

The procurement and finance teams are usually responsible for different objectives and operations. Meanwhile, the procurement department creates a purchasing strategy aligned with those budgets and ensures suppliers are paid on time. In this article, learn how to best implement this integration.

Procurement Solutions 98

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 2, 2022

To deal with the new challenges in managing and planning the supply chain , the procurement department is one of the functions that should look at changing. It is no longer sufficient for procurement to focus just on supplier costs, placing orders and ensuring goods are received. The situation changes with a larger number of suppliers.

Optimal Sourcing 116

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ProcurePort

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Procurement as a Compliance Driver: Thorough vendor due diligence is essential, encompassing financial stability, adherence to labor laws, environmental practices, and ethical conduct. appeared first on ProcurePort Blog.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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Synovos

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Integrated Supply in 2024: Three Trends Reshaping the Industry When it comes to the three biggest trends within integrated supply this year, the need for accurate data is a common thread. AI will continue to make headlines in 2024, but within the world of integrated supply, it is already making a difference on the ground. “AI

Trends 52

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 25, 2023

Modern-slavery and human-rights due diligence should be integrated as part of a broader sustainable procurement program that encompasses environmental and ethical topics, as well.

Procurement 109

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ModusLink Corporation

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Procurement experts face transportation costs, customer demands, and high pressure on global container and air freight rates. But what does that mean for future strategies in procurement ? Let’s rethink everything to figure out what it might be for the future of procurement in light of it all.

Optimal Sourcing 78

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

The Reality of Automation in Procurement! All of these are the challenges of working in procurement, necessitating an automated procurement system. But procurement is one of the most integral parts of running an operation. Understanding The Procurement Process. What Is Automated Procurement?

Procurement Solutions 101

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Synovos

JANUARY 8, 2024

Procurement culture: challenging the old, developing the new One of the biggest challenges facing the indirect procurement industry today is digitalization. Will procurement roles continue to exist? The big question is whether procurement roles like mine will still be around in years to come. Often it is not.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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EC Sourcing Group

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The procurement world is on the brink of a new era. These innovations aren’t just upgrades—they are game-changers, reshaping the procurement landscape and setting the bar for what’s possible. The efficiencies and accuracies gained today lay the groundwork for more strategic and informed procurement decisions tomorrow.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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Elementum

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Business process management (BPM) tools are essential in executing BPA, as they facilitate the design, analysis, and management of business workflows, ensuring a seamless integration and operation within the organizational structure.

Sourcing Strategies 78

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SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Whether you’re a seasoned procurement professional or just stepping into the world of sourcing and acquisitions, understanding the nuances of procurement synonyms can make all the difference. So, get ready to elevate your communication skills and gain a deeper understanding of the procurement domain.

Negotiating Skills 97

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Synovos

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The Evolution of Integrated Supply: From Piece Price to Total Cost of Ownership The phrase “integrated supply” has been in use since the early 1990s to describe management of the supply chain from a centralized perspective rather than individual departments, plants, or projects within an organization.

Purchasing Skills 52

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Synovos

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

What is “Integrated Supply” AND HOW CAN IT HELP YOUR ORGANIZATION? The phrase “integrated supply” has been in use since the early 1990s to describe management of the supply chain from a centralized perspective rather than individual departments, plants, or projects within an organization.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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Requis

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

As data volumes and complexity grow, procurement professionals increasingly recognize the need for accurate and transparent data management. Data has long been a problem for procurement, with 97% of Dun and Bradstreet survey respondents indicating that supplier data management is an area of struggle for their teams.

Optimal Sourcing 59

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Precoro

APRIL 6, 2022

If you're reading this now, then you’ve probably noticed how outdated traditional procurement systems recede into the past and are replaced by new modern solutions. What is Cloud Procurement? All this functionality helps save costs, choose the best vendors, ensure compliance, appraise supplier risk, and streamline procure-to-pay cycle.

Procurement Solutions 98

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 21, 2023

Integrating influencers into campaigns boosts brand recognition, widens market reach, and ultimately optimizes supply chains by boosting sales and nurturing a devoted customer base. These insights guide businesses in forming high-performing procurement teams, thereby fostering a seamless and efficient supply chain network.

Negotiating Skills 97

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