2014 North America Procurement Sourcing 
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 22, 2023
The paradigm is shifting from foundational visibility to real-time decision-making, with positive implications for supply chain teams spanning sourcing & procurement, to production, to yard & DC operations and beyond. Why is this shift such a big deal? We don’t have to think back very far.
Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
From there, we can upgrade supply planning systems, streamline procurement, revamp warehousing and distribution and, perhaps most importantly, enable collaboration across vast networks of supply chain partners to keep goods flowing. The ROI will only multiply with visibility into supplies and goods from end to end.
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Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 2, 2023
While many companies assemble great sourcing and procurement teams when it comes time to renegotiate freight contracts, they often fail to provide good documentation that allows them to negotiate from a position of strength. Once that’s in place, CFOs will notice: Improved margin by lowering your cost of goods sold.
Supply Chain View from the Field
NOVEMBER 10, 2014
I was attending the Zycus Horizons 2014 conference at Amelia Island today, listening to speakers. Chris Sawchuck from the Hackett Group interviewed three heads of procurement from three large companies, and asked an important question. Does procurement add to top line revenue. And if not – what will change?”.
AFFLINK
MARCH 6, 2017
In the foodservice industry, there are few better examples of great procurement management than McDonald's. Excellent procurement is part of the reason that McDonald's has been able to grow from a small family barbecue restaurant into a global conglomerate with more than 35,000 restaurants in over 110 different countries.
Talking Logistics
FEBRUARY 29, 2016
percent from December 2014. percent compared to Q4 2014. Other data sources, however, suggest the market is in good balance. We’ve produced several Talking Logistics episodes related to transportation procurement (see links below), with each guest providing great insights and advice on the topic.
Supply Chain Game Changer
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020
Seasoned Leadership in Action™ – An Interview with Kristie Syndikus, VP Procurement at Maple Leaf Foods! Other industries that don’t ship physical goods (for example Financial Services or Insurance) have adopted sophisticated Strategic Sourcing methodology for their Procurement. Subscribe Here! Email Address. What’s more?
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