EC Sourcing Group

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

So if you’re wondering, “What is supply chain management and why it is important?,” it’s imperative to manage every link in the supply chain, particularly your supplier relationships. Supply Chain Management Cloud Software: Long-Term Relationships. Supply Chain Management Cloud Software: Supply Chain Consolidation.

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Precoro

MAY 27, 2021

For anyone responsible for procurement in an organisation, supplier management is an inevitable area of responsibility. By building an excellent Supplier Management Process, a successful company can mitigate those risks and ensure that their supply chain is undisrupted and meets the KPI's.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

They build strong supplier relationships to deliver on-time, high quality products and meet capacity demands. Given that sourcing and supplier management teams are responsible for building and maintaining supplier relations, they also have the opportunity to drive innovation.

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HICX Solutions

MAY 23, 2019

Here at HICX we are championing the importance and value of evolved supplier management. Evolved supplier management focuses on moving beyond mere strategic sourcing and category management, and instead encouraging organisations to think differently about how they work with their suppliers.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

Which got me to thinking… If you are a manufacturer, what supplier management practices might you eliminate if you had a clean slate? Here are some to consider: Segmenting suppliers by spend – By segmenting on total spend, and only focusing on those who you are spending the most with, glaring gaps open up.

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HICX Solutions

JUNE 6, 2019

“The objective of supplier management is to ensure that all contracts with suppliers support the needs of the business.” At first glance, supplier management seems like an easy thing to sum up. What is supplier management? agree legal contracts between your organisation and its suppliers.

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Jaggaer

JULY 23, 2019

More than virtually any other sector, sourcing and supplier management in the fashion industry have been exposed to intense scrutiny in recent years, while the functions have become of increasingly strategic importance to business success. But the word “quality” has taken on new dimensions, posing further challenges.

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QAD

APRIL 18, 2023

This release is packed with new features and improvements that will help our customers streamline their quality management processes and drive better business outcomes. We’re excited to bring these improvements to our customers and look forward to supporting them as they continue to achieve their quality management goals.”

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SCMDOJO

JULY 28, 2022

A database of suppliers offering different types of goods and services means you can invite more suppliers to your event whenever you’re ready to buy something. This can lead to dual sourcing and more competition among suppliers, ultimately reducing procurement costs and ensuring higher product quality.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 22, 2022

by Brett Marshall – Corporate Head of Quality at Zuellig Pharma. Working in Quality, my team is responsible for the Quality Management System we implement across the region and in the markets we operate. He is a strong advocate of change for the Quality landscape in Asia. in the Quality space.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

If we can draw a comparison between Thanksgiving dinners and procurement, they are essentially an every day example of why supplier quality management is important. A quality fit can help a procurement team create top-line growth and customer satisfaction. What is it costing you to have poor suppliers?

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QAD

JUNE 29, 2021

Those procurement leaders with forward-thinking supplier management strategies that utilize digital technology fared better than others, according to QAD’s Brent Dawkins in his article , “3 Ways Procurement Benefits from Digital Transformation” in Manufacturing.net. For too many enterprises, obstacles to digital transformation persist.

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QAD

JUNE 27, 2023

Supplier development refers to the collaborative efforts aimed at enhancing the capabilities and competitiveness of crucial and strategic suppliers. The objective is to improve various aspects such as cost, quality, cycle times and technology for the mutual benefit of both the manufacturer and the supplier.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 11, 2020

He manages the memory and processor. supply chain, including supplier selection, negotiation of business and other terms, and. management of quality, cost, and supply. business where he led supplier management for desktop PCs. He has also spent time at. processors. procurement and engineering roles.

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QAD

JUNE 8, 2023

Quality Management System: Integrated quality management reduces material scrap waste and includes risk management that can reduce the impact of internal and supplier-based environmental and social issues. This simultaneously decreases costs and carbon footprint per unit.

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QAD

APRIL 7, 2022

Manufacturers must ensure that the materials they use meet the required quality specifications, that they arrive on time, and that they pay a reasonable price. Procurement pros are required to purchase necessary materials of the correct quality, at a reasonable price, and to have them delivered on time. Basic Responsibilities.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 18, 2022

a cloud-based AI-powered SaaS solution that helps brands, retailers, manufacturers and suppliers manage risk through digitalized quality and compliance programs, debuts Inspectorio Tracking. Inspectorio Inc.,

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QAD

JULY 13, 2021

As our conversation continued, we focused on the following topics as prime candidates for some of her team’s next steps: Support Long-term Supplier Relationships. Suppliers can better mitigate any issues and maintain focus where efforts are working well. The post Successful Strategic Sourcing Engagement?

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ivalua

JUNE 4, 2020

A review of the key elements in supplier management for manufacturers and how Source-to-Pay procurement technology can support the journey towards supply chain resilience and agility in times of crisis. There are many supply chain management lessons to learn from the Covid-19 crisis.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 4, 2024

Starting from the need for a one-off product to be fit for purpose off the production process – this implies a focus on quality to ensure the product(s) are delivered as per design. To manage this the client maintains a pool of suppliers with a primary supplier and some ‘hot’ suppliers.

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ivalua

MAY 18, 2022

At the same time, organizations have never been more exposed to risk from their supply chains, from supply continuity, quality, or ESG violations. To top it all off, extremely tight supply markets have further shifted negotiating leverage from buyers to suppliers. Gain control of your supplier data.

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ivalua

AUGUST 1, 2022

The Future of Supplier Management is Here, and it’s Holistic. Leading, high-performing procurement organizations share one common trait–they consistently prioritize a holistic and integrated approach to Supplier Management. In fact, they go beyond simply supplier management, what they do is Supplier Engagement.

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QAD

MAY 20, 2021

Industry experts highlighted some supply chain challenges that manufacturers are facing, across industries, and the best practices for overcoming them in the areas of supply chain planning, transportation management, quality, sourcing and supplier management.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 20, 2023

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the procurement process from start to finish, ensuring that the organization acquires the necessary goods and services at the best possible price and quality.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Supplier management. The supply chain shocks of the past 18 months have shown that traditional supply chain management practices need to be reviewed. This may also be required to comply with quality regulations or with contracts for upstream customers. . Warranty management, traceability and recalls.

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ivalua

JANUARY 31, 2022

Data quality and access will need to be front and center in all procurement strategy and sourcing decisions. #6. Previously, supplier management (including supplier information, risk and performance) may have been an afterthought, after you’ve automated your sourcing, contracts and procure-to-pay process.

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QAD

JANUARY 19, 2023

A supply chain management system streamlines the process oversight for ordering, receiving, inventory management, and payment authorization. This component includes conception, design, materials, manufacturing, quality testing, and packaging. Making – Technology is critical to production.

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QAD

AUGUST 19, 2021

This is a series of blog posts digging deeper into the seven keys to building a quality culture, which builds on Nicole Parker’s introduction blog. As a quality professional, I have always kept an eye on the behavior of the military in both their product qualification regimen and the processes they develop for extreme situations.

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ivalua

MAY 11, 2021

procurement digital transformation started on December 2020 with the Go-Live of the Ivalua Supplier Management module. Combining the Supplier Management module implementation with the Supplier qualification process re-design, Arkad S.p.A. The Arkad S.p.A competitiveness and for its customers satisfaction.

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Taulia

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Supplier management is the term used to describe the processes of selecting and managing suppliers or vendors. Getting the best performance from your suppliers, while also ensuring you’re contributing towards a stable long-term relationship, can pay off in meaningful ways. Customer service: 2.

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QAD

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Jennifer focuses on four supply chain approaches to meet quality and efficiency targets and achieve production promises: Broadening multi-sourcing and the use of near shore suppliers. Expanding supplier relationships. It’s critical to have a diverse ecosystem of suppliers to reduce the risk of supply side shortages or stockouts.

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QAD

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Improve supplier development by creating collaborative relationships with suppliers and standardizing communications, quality and responsiveness. Manufacturers can assess their supply chain efficiency and agility with QAD’s Integrated Supplier Management diagnostic tool.

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QAD

JANUARY 24, 2023

Are your processes and technology prepared to collect the necessary information from suppliers and effectively share with the appropriate regulatory agencies? Not only does investing in procurement and supplier management software save organizations on their bottom line, it also helps the most vulnerable of the world.

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Unleashed

JANUARY 8, 2024

It pertains to more than the act of purchasing goods and services: procurement management is the process that ensures any purchases from external providers meet the cost requirements, quality, quantity, and timelines of your organisation. In this article, we look at the different stages of procurement management.

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QAD

OCTOBER 24, 2023

This builds a more effective and longer-term partnership that lowers inbound supply costs and improves supplier performance. In many cases, companies are relying on digital technology and supplier management software to transform relationships with suppliers. To find out more, please visit our website.

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ToolsGroup

MAY 30, 2018

There has been a lot of discussion around this topic lately and I wanted to offer a few insights, including around the importance of the data model in high-quality decision making using digital twins. Digital twins drive benefits such as improved business planning and improved sourcing, procurement and supplier management.

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QAD

MAY 26, 2021

Supplier Relationship Management. Financials Management. Global Trade Management. Asset Management. Customer Management. Quality Management. Effective Enterprise Management. Complete Customer Management. Manufacturing Management Software Built with Industry Best Practices.

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