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Is Your Supply Chain Recession Proof? A Guide for Building a Resilient Supply Chain

SCMDOJO

As a result, it remained profitable, gained market share, and became a leading example of recession-resilient supply chain management (Saxena & Sharma, 2011). Advanced routing and scheduling tools reduce mileage and improve on-time delivery. A global example for this would be Apple, after the 2011 Japan earthquake.

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Single Source vs. Sole Source: What Is the Difference?

Precoro

While both procurement strategies have their uses, don’t spend precious time debating single source vs. sole source. Examples of single-source procurement What is sole sourcing? Examples of single-source procurement Witness single sourcing in action. So, the procurement team evaluates several battery manufacturers. 

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The Journey of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) in Manufacturing

Jaggaer

Origins of ERP ERP is a software system that helps organizations streamline their core business processes. They packaged their standard business software in the R/2 system in the 1980s and the more advanced R/3 system in the 1990s. Baan, JD Edwards, and PeopleSoft also developed their own solutions at this time.

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The Power of Purchase Order Collaboration: A Game-Changer in Managing Direct Spend

Logistics Viewpoints

It is crucial for organizations to understand the importance of Purchase Order collaboration to effectively manage their direct spend, optimize operations, and mitigate risks. The post The Power of Purchase Order Collaboration: A Game-Changer in Managing Direct Spend appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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E2open Acquires Steelwedge. Impact on Market?

Supply Chain Shaman

Founded in 2000, Steelwedge was an innovator in Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) and was an early provider of cloud solutions for supply chain. I asked him over and over, “Is the market ready for a solution for JUST Sales and Operations Planning?” The supply chain management software market had soured.

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Part I: Bridging the Gap between Procurement and Finance. A New Vision for Amrest

ivalua

Part I: Bridging the Gap between Procurement and Finance. To achieve their long-term goals, they needed to bridge the gap between their procurement and finance teams. . Amrest has been using Ivalua ‘the tool’ since 2011 across nine countries, with almost 3000 end-users on the platform. One Tool, Many Challenges.

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Part I: Bridging the Gap between Procurement and Finance. A New Vision for Amrest

ivalua

Part I: Bridging the Gap between Procurement and Finance. To achieve their long-term goals, they needed to bridge the gap between their procurement and finance teams. . Amrest has been using Ivalua ‘the tool’ since 2011 across nine countries, with almost 3000 end-users on the platform. One Tool, Many Challenges.