Synovos

AUGUST 9, 2023

RS Integrated Supply’s Costanza Campi to speak at World Procurement Excellence Summit WARRINGTON, UK / RADNOR, PA 8 AUGUST 2023 – Costanza Campi, Senior Vice President of Global Procurement for RS Integrated Supply, has been selected to present at the upcoming World Procurement Excellence Summit in Cologne, Germany.

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Synovos

AUGUST 21, 2023

RS Integrated Supply is committed to making safety the number one priority in everything we do,” said Brandon Coombs, Senior Vice President, Operational Excellence. RS Integrated Supply was introduced by RS Group in 2022 after combining Synovos and IESA, two procurement and supply chain management companies. Interested in our services?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 19, 2023

Through trade, countries are able to buy agri-food produce from other parts of the world that are not able to grow efficiently on their own land (or region) or are not in season. He is the author of ‘Halal business management: a guide to achieving halal excellence’. MORE FROM THIS EDITION h6 Are Our Agri-Food Supply Chains In Crisis?

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Precoro

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The procurement landscape is ever changing, and recently, in contrast to the traditional procure-to-pay platforms, we have seen the emergence of a new type of software solution, intake-to-pay, which is marketed as a more comprehensive solution. But hold on: are we sure that wasn't all possible with procure-to-pay, anyway?

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Supplier negotiation is the most critical skill in the world of procurement. It requires an in-depth knowledge of procurement processes to be able to bring the supplier on a mutual agreement. The following are common types of negotiation in procurement: 1. The aim is often to secure volume discounts or advantageous terms.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 6, 2023

” – Sir Winston Churchill Having just returned from the 2023 Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Global conference in Detroit, these words are very fitting to encapsulate the essence of the event. Short-term visibility at the Purchase Order/ASN level is insufficient. “Never let a good crisis go to waste.”

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Precoro

JUNE 2, 2025

Financial forecasting has gone from a 'nice-to-have' to a must-have for procurement and financial planning teams. Some of these elements mirror the ones you’ll find in a regular procurement or cost management process. This method is usually visualized in Excel or similar tools. The only difference?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 21, 2023

Parents got notifications that school was cancelled, employees got notice to stay home, the world started buying most of their goods online, and the global supply chain did a collective * gulp. We’ve had many ups and downs since March of 2020, but one up that has continued its upward trend, is e-commerce purchase volume.

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ThroughPut

OCTOBER 18, 2024

As per Gartner’s Prestigious 2023 Market Guide for Analytics and Decision Intelligence Platforms in Supply Chain , ThroughPut AI was recognized as a leading vendor in this space. By seamlessly connecting your supply chain, Oracle SCM enables you to build a resilient, agile network that stays ahead of disruption and supports long-term growth.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Changing Landscape of Supply Chain Executives Traditionally, supply chain executives excelled in managing functions like transportation, warehousing, inventory, and production planning but supply chain process extends beyond the firm, involving global relationships with suppliers and customers.

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Proxima

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

This is important because today’s consumers care, as they quickly leap from brand to brand, they’re buying the change they wish to see in the world. Avoid greenwashing campaigns Although consumers want to buy better, often their only source of information are the claims from the company. And so what for retail procurement?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

The halal trust of a brand is measured through a consumer survey, analysing the consumer perception of the halal logo, excellence, transparency, halal authenticity, and intention. He is the author of ‘Halal business management: a guide to achieving halal excellence’.

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Exiger Perspectives

MARCH 29, 2023

Wibben is also consistently recognized for her meaningful contributions to supply chain management in support of the Defense Industrial Base, including her recent selection as a 2023 Disruptive Tech Change Agent Award recipient. Wibben is also the recipient of the 2023 National Defense Industrial Association’s Dr. Desmond G.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 28, 2024

The supply chain field offers a wealth of opportunities for women, making it an excellent career choice for many reasons: 1. The demand for strategic thinking and problem-solving skills creates a path for women to excel. Maryna has: 5 years of experience in procurement training and consulting.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2024

Concurrent macro forces–material shortages, war, shifts in consumer buying patterns, logistics constraints, inflation/recession, and climate change– are reshaping today’s reality necessitating the need for a supply chain reset button. Companies that tightly tether to enterprise transactional data will never buy the right stuff.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 26, 2023

Negotiation, a crucial skill in the realms of business and procurement, demands the ability to remain calm, collected, and confident even in the most challenging situations. Today, we share our carefully compiled selection of the top ten negotiation-related films for 2023. However, mastering this art can be tough and perplexing.

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Proxima

JULY 27, 2023

The paper, ‘Defence’s Response to a More Contested and Volatile World’ follows the Integrated Review Refresh, published in March 2023 and considers, more fully, lessons from the ongoing war in Ukraine. Resilience can be applied to defence procurement and supply chain, but this requires a unique and holistic approach.

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Resilinc

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Shahzaib Khan discusses Resilinc’s journey toward AI-driven supply chain excellence From its early inception in the 60s’ to its increasingly available public access, artificial intelligence (AI) has come a long way. To achieve this, we utilized historical purchase order data from customers and Resilinc’s 12+ years of supply chain data.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Factors were partially offset by increased purchased transportation rates, lower package volume, and higher other operating expenses. At the same time, we continue to focus on delivering excellent service for our customers.”. billion relative to its initial 2023 business plan. Added Supply Chain Matters Perspectives.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 4, 2023

Read More: 10 Must-Read Supply Chain Analytics Books for 2023 ] The benefits of SCM analytics are numerous. Purpose of SCM Analytics Supply chain analytics aims to provide insight and extract value from the large amounts of data associated with the procurement, processing, and distribution of goods.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 6, 2020

It goes beyond just maximizing the overall supply chain performance in terms of material delivery excellence. Gartner also predicts that by 2023 intelligent algorithms and AI techniques will be an embedded or augmented component across 25% of all supply chain technology solutions. This helps solve several problems for them: 1.

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SupplyShift

JUNE 17, 2021

This ambition translated into a goal to achieve a deforestation-free supply chain by 2023. For companies struggling to prioritize or identify their overarching goals, SASB’s materiality matrix is another excellent starting place. How will you improve supplier buy-in? Are executives aligned to adequately support ESG?

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SupplyShift

JUNE 17, 2021

This ambition translated into a goal to achieve a deforestation-free supply chain by 2023. For companies struggling to prioritize or identify their overarching goals, SASB’s materiality matrix is another excellent starting place. Secure Buy-In. How will you improve supplier buy-in? Source: sasb.org.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 2, 2020

It goes beyond just maximizing the overall supply chain performance in terms of material delivery excellence. Gartner also predicts that by 2023 intelligent algorithms and AI techniques will be an embedded or augmented component across 25% of all supply chain technology solutions. This helps solve several problems for them: 1.

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Precoro

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

And we're succeeding, as evidenced by not only our customer testimonials but also GetApp's inclusion of Precoro in its Top Small Business Tools for 2023 List. Jessica , Real Estate, 11-50 employees "Overall, I was very pleased with my experience and would recommend Precoro to anyone looking for a streamlined purchasing and tracking solution.

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Precoro

JULY 9, 2023

According to research by Ardent Partners in 2023, over two-thirds of invoices are linked to a purchase order, indicating that about one-third of invoices are not. While it may be tempting to assume that skipping purchase order creation speeds up the procurement process, the study emphasizes the disadvantages of such an approach.

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ThroughPut

AUGUST 2, 2024

In 2023, Gartner released a comprehensive market guide for analytics and decision intelligence platforms in the supply chain , marking a decisive shift in industry thinking. The tool aids in aligning workflows across all departments, including procurement, production, logistics, and sales.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 30, 2024

ThroughPut AI: For Making Intelligent Decisions Across the Supply Chain Watch On-demand Demo ThroughPut AI has been recognized as a Leading Vendor in the prestigious 2023 Gartner Market Guide for Analytics and Decision Intelligence Platforms in Supply Chain. Best AI Tools for Supply Chain and Logistics 1. Read it all here.

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Precoro

MAY 6, 2024

Invoice tracking is crucial for purchasing companies that want to stay on top of payments and avoid paying penalty fees. This involves storing invoices, purchase orders, receipts, and other relevant documents in an organized manner for easy retrieval and reference. Plus, it enables buyers to capitalize on early payment discounts.

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Precoro

AUGUST 23, 2023

The young company was founded in 2019 and grew to a team of around 100 by the beginning of 2023. Shafran has witnessed first-hand the value of an efficient process, so she is now tasked with automating procurement at Remilk. Procurement Before Precoro Initially, Remilk didn’t have a structured approach to procurement.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Of course, there is no quick and easy way to curb increases in the cost of energy and labour, but now is an excellent time to start thinking about practical ways to reduce energy usage and increase labour productivity and efficiency. A warehouse benchmarking exercise is an excellent way to start the quest for improvement opportunities.

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6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Adidas @adidas Adidas is expected to move nearly 20% of its production to more automated factories by 2023 , many of them potentially proprietary. In 2017, Smith & Nephew expanded its use of business network and cloud-based applications to support a centralized, efficient procurement process for managing spending from end to end.

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Precoro

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Zug Campus - Source: ISZL website Initial purchasing process at ISZL Before last year, when faculty and staff at the International School of Zug and Luzern wanted to buy something, they could briefly discuss it with the principal or other budget holders and then order what was needed instead of going through a formal process.

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Precoro

MARCH 28, 2025

This article explores the benefits and challenges of cost control and how procurement software can help bring your initiative to life. By comparing your expenses against your expected budget, you can identify cost-saving opportunities, negotiate better deals with suppliers, and remove unnecessary purchases.

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 16, 2025

Commandment 9: Insist on User Friendliness Independent of the effort put forth to design a system, purchase hardware and develop software, the single biggest test of implementation occurs when an operator attempts to scan bar coded media. This can be a pleasant experience (it is most of the time) or controversial.

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 13, 2025

billion in 2023. trillion in 2023, for an increase of 5.4%. in 2023) – were about flat, versus an average of 8.7% in 2023), were barely up from 2023 last year under the reports calculation, which includes the cost of warehousing and inventory levels but also the cost of capital (which drives the cost of holding inventory).

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 25, 2025

It adds that even for shippers with annual contracts, which tend to be larger and better protected from cost changes from their vendors, Drewry had seen a trend of more frequent unexpected surcharges, such as Red Sea and ship deviation surcharges since late 2023. The shipper may not be prepared for such a large difference.

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