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The expanding scope of procurement analytics: Some initial thoughts

NC State SCRC

Procurement analytics, which supports decision making in procurement management, typically handles problems and decisions that are related to cost reduction, supplier management, cost modeling, procurement-led innovation, market strategies, supply chain risk, and stakeholder value improvement (Handfield, Jeong, and Choi 2019).

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Commodity Prices Soar as Risks of Major War Footing Increase

Supply Chain Matters

Wheat prices have soared to levels that occurred in the prior global recession of 2008-2009. . When we prepare the sections related to our Ferrari Research Group’s Annual Predictions of Industry Global Supply Chains , we often include an outlook on supply and commodity price trends for the coming year.

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Social Media in Supply Chain.the new trend! - Infosys Blogs

Infosys Supply Chain Management

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. Main | E-retailers exploring same day delivery » Social Media in Supply Chain.the new trend! Procurement Blog.

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Key Asset Management trends in Oil & Gas Industry - Infosys Blogs

Infosys Supply Chain Management

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. For some time, we have been working on finding out key trends and defining strategies for next level of growth for us in this area.

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Another Asian Trip and Added Apple Sourcing Options

Supply Chain Matters

According to a published report from global news site CNN , the consumer electronics icon has invested upwards of $16 billion in production sourcing since 2009, with the equivalent of fostering more than 200,000 jobs. Production currently sourced include products such as iPad , AirPod and the Apple Watch.

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Global Manufacturing Activity Continues Downward Trajectory at the Close of 2022

Supply Chain Matters

The report authors indicated that the December PMI reading is the lowest since the first half of 2009, with the implication a significant loss in momentum. We highlight these four regions because of our belief that the collective reflecting trending related to China Plus and nearshoring production shifts that are occurring.

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How the Semiconductor Shortage Could Have Been Averted

QAD

Very similar to the crisis in 2008-2009 and much to the surprise of industry analysts, automotive demand came back much quicker than expected. see Figure 2) was added in response to shortages and disruptions that occurred in 2008-2009. The following is the content contained in the six chapters of MMOG/LE (see Figure 1).