2010 Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Manufacturing Procurement 
SCMDOJO
MARCH 24, 2025
Introduction Gardner, (1954) and Huntzinger, (2007) define Purchase price variance (PPV) as a metric used to measure the effectiveness of cost-saving efforts by calculating the difference between the planned cost (standard pricing) allocated for purchasing activities and the actual cost incurred.
Supply Chain Shaman
SEPTEMBER 30, 2012
So much so that in 2010, I believed that the convergence of social and traditional enterprise applications would happen quickly. They excel in the four Ps of marketing. In January 2010, Toyota had a very messy recall for nine million vehicles globally. We have built transactional buying relationships. Absolutely!
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Supply Chain Shaman
JULY 6, 2020
Frank, the line manager for manufacturing, dominated the meetings. Ed argued that instead of buying new packaging equipment that we should work with R&D to have a base flavor and add the color and flavoring at the head of the machine. Strong manufacturing organizations do not make the most effective manufacturers.
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 1, 2021
The prevalence of smoking is going down, but the world’s population is increasing; the net result is that the forecast for the number of smokers is essentially flat in 2025 as compared to 2010. Dr. Alexandros Skandalakis – the Director Global Manufacturing Capacity, Strategic Assets and Capital Expenditures at Philip Morris Products S.A.
Supply Chain Shaman
DECEMBER 4, 2018
To decide winners, we analyze post-recession period performance of 2010-2018 by peer group. Diversified Industry Performance For the Period of 2010-2017. At Rockwell this includes all processes end-to-end except for manufacturing. As a B2B company, procurement management is essential. He is a humble and quiet leader.
Supply Chain Shaman
JUNE 14, 2018
A slight change within a function–in sourcing or manufacturing, or along the chain–can greatly impact the outcomes of cost, customer service, or working capital. Today’s supply chain—with greater outsourcing, global manufacturing, and complex bill of materials–requires synchronization of the links.
Supply Chain Shaman
JUNE 20, 2014
However, what is clear from our recent study of 73 manufacturers using supply chain planning is that companies using best-of-breed solutions implement faster, achieve a quicker Return-on-Investment (ROI), and are more satisfied. The period of 2000-2010 was turbulent for these best-of-breed APS technologies. Was it intentional?
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