Claritum

JULY 31, 2018

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. This article focuses on effective supplier management. The article is orientated towards indirect spend , however many of the principles apply to all spend categories. The five pillars of effective supplier management covered in this article are: Supplier Information Management.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 15, 2020

My first articles dealt with the virus as a Chinese localized phenomenon. In my prior articles, I have written extensively on the need for outside-in demand sensing processes based on market consumption data. I list these articles at the bottom of this post for reference.). I never conceived that it would become my reality.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

At the time, this article is being drafted, COVID-19 Cases have topped 59M, underscoring how much the world has endured in 2020. Diversify the supply base – While this recommendation still holds, the advice to manage the supply base like a portfolio seems a little naïve and simplistic after the events of 2020.

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QAD

JULY 21, 2022

Economists have blamed product shortages such as semiconductors and the present spike of inflation, to an extent, on the bullwhip effect,” reports a recent article from BusinessThink at the University of New South Wales. Integrated Supplier Management. Causes of the Bullwhip Effect. Getting to a More Adaptive Supply Chain.

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HICX Solutions

JUNE 23, 2023

Anthony Payne, Chief Marketing Officer at HICX, explains how a marketing approach to supplier management can boost and enhance those valued partnerships… There is no doubt that one of the red-hot issues occupying the thoughts of every CPO and chief supply chain officer right now is supplier management.

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QAD

JUNE 29, 2021

Those procurement leaders with forward-thinking supplier management strategies that utilize digital technology fared better than others, according to QAD’s Brent Dawkins in his article , “3 Ways Procurement Benefits from Digital Transformation” in Manufacturing.net. Obstacles to Digital Transformation.

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QAD

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

In a recent article in MD+DI , QAD Life Sciences Director Jennifer Petrosky describes essential ways to optimize the medical device supply chain. In her article, Jennifer identifies four approaches to building resilience in your supply chain, all of which contribute to a common theme among medical device supply chain leaders.

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QAD

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

The industry needs to have that open conversation about automaker jobs – now, so says QAD’s Vice President, Automotive and Mobility, Tom Roberts in his recent article, “ An Honest Conversation, About Jobs and Chips ” in Embedded Computing Design magazine. Check out the full article in Embedded Computing Design magazine.

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QAD

JUNE 8, 2023

Build Financial Resilience In a recent Solution Review article , QAD Head of Sustainability and Digital Manufacturing Michael Ochi answers that question in an executive-level guide to ESG, and explains how the right approach can improve your business. Read more of Michael’s expert reasoning on ESG in the full article in Solutions Review.

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ivalua

JUNE 4, 2020

A review of the key elements in supplier management for manufacturers and how Source-to-Pay procurement technology can support the journey towards supply chain resilience and agility in times of crisis. There are many supply chain management lessons to learn from the Covid-19 crisis.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

A disruption in one function impacts all other functions across the supply chain, including supplier management, order management, transportation management, warehouse management, and demand management. As a result, supply chains continue to be wasteful when looking at time, inefficiencies, and emissions.

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HICX Solutions

APRIL 4, 2022

Managing supplier information and screening for ethical business practices is expected by regulators and consumers says Costas Xyloyiannis, CEO of HICX. But apart from alleviating risk, getting your supplier information ducks in a row can also drive value. Read full article.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 30, 2022

Plus, by consolidating suppliers you will be strengthening your relationships with the suppliers, vendors, and manufacturers that truly have your business goals in mind. Many third-party logistics providers offer supplier management services. These services may even be part of an online portal for your convenience.

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Elementum

AUGUST 15, 2022

Supply chain logistics and supply chain management are often used interchangeably, but they are not the same. So, in this article, we will discuss what these mean and how they are different. It includes managing the flow of goods and information between suppliers, manufacturers, retailers, and customers.

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HICX Solutions

APRIL 4, 2022

Managing supplier information and screening for ethical business practices is expected by regulators and consumers says Costas Xyloyiannis, CEO of HICX. But apart from alleviating risk, getting your supplier information ducks in a row can also drive value. Read full article.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 21, 2021

Featuring Our 12 Best Procurement Articles! Procurement drowning in data article and permission to publish here provided by Sam Jenks at kodiakrating.com. Meanwhile, 60% of procurement teams have no tools or rely primarily on improvised systems for Supplier Management. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Get Our EBOOK HERE.

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QAD

AUGUST 16, 2022

Global supply chains are suffering from what a recent research article from J.P. All these posts point to the need for visibility and solutions that foster collaboration in the supplier ecosystem. Supplier visibility provides analytics and insights to inform your strategy.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 20, 2023

As a procurement Manager, you’ll play a crucial role in overseeing the purchasing and procurement process for a company or organization, making sure they get the best bang for their buck. But what exactly does it entail and what qualifications do you need to thrive in this dynamic role? We’ve got you covered.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 15, 2019

In this “Featuring” series article we are putting the spotlight on Procurement and Purchasing. We are presenting our Top 12 Procurement articles with information, techniques and approaches which will have something for everyone to learn from and apply in their own situation. What Exactly is Procurement? Hey Procurement!

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HICX Solutions

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

But even after our discussions in March, we still find ourselves facing the all-important issue of supplier management. And the missing ingredient to understanding this critical area of management? The team at HICX wanted to hear their thoughts, so they conducted The Supplier Experience Survey.

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QAD

JANUARY 11, 2022

In his 2022 predictions article, Brent describes the challenges manufacturers know all too well in 2021: increasing order fulfillment times and costs resulting from labor and raw material shortages, among others. Executives highlighted the urgent need to revise business models to build local, regional and global supply chains.

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QAD

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Lauren Pittelli, founder and principal of Baker Logistics Consulting Services, recently wrote an article in IndustryWeek titled, As the Port of Los Angeles Expands Hours, Nimble Suppliers Seek Workarounds. Supplier Relationship Management. QAD Sourcing manages the electronic RFQ process with suppliers.

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QAD

AUGUST 26, 2021

However, barriers continue to exist and technology is not always being used to its full potential, as we learn in a recent article , “How to Outsmart AI Business Challenges” in SCM Now Magazine from the Association for Supply Chain Management. To remain competitive, the time for such digital transformation is now.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Featuring Our 12 Best Procurement Articles! Dirty little secrets article and permission to publish here provided by Sam Jenks. Just like any industry, many procurement organizations have some dirty little secrets that may not be so secret to those practitioners reading this article. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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QAD

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Morgan’s recent research article calls a “perfect storm” of factors not limited to consumer demand shifts, increased online purchases, labor constraints, COVID-19, sky-rocketing international shipping costs, inflation, high fuel costs, shifts in geographical supply and demand, calls for environmental sustainability and more. .

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QAD

JULY 7, 2022

A recent Quality Digest article suggested that “ethical supply chain management is being fueled by consumer demand, profitability, and visibility. According to an article in Forbes , “64% of Millennials won’t take a job if their employee doesn’t have a strong CSR policy.”

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

” Here is an excerpt from the article: “…it isn’t by becoming more efficient that the supply chains of Wal-Mart, Dell, and Amazon have given those companies an edge over their competitors. Supplier Development. The management of supplier relationships is dependent on successful supplier development processes.

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Supply Chain Opz

OCTOBER 14, 2013

In this article, we will explore the basic concept and propose ways that you can use to create the better visibility. So we dig deeper and found that one of the earliest articles about this was " Electronic data interchange in the automotive industry: managing information flows for greater profitability " by Jerrold Donington (1995).

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Claritum

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

In this article we look at what we think are the 5 most important steps towards effective eProcurement. Read the article at claritum.com. The new model of supplier management is all about developing good business relationships where everyone benefits. Buyers, suppliers and. Read the article at claritum.com.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

According to a recent New York Times article , 181 CEOs jointly released a statement on “the purpose of a corporation.” Similarly, language barriers can pose challenges when communicating with international suppliers about such specific topics. Looking at suppliers as individuals may prevent you from seeing the forest for the trees.

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Procurement Academy

AUGUST 11, 2022

Strategic vendors and suppliers are critical to provide products or services that meet your company’s major demand requirements and therefore play a vital role in your supply chain. Investing time and effort in managing these suppliers will contribute considerably to the success of your organization.

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HICX Solutions

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Supplier Management is an area within businesses that frequently shows significant potential for transformation through new and emerging digital technologies. It empowers organizations by providing various functionalities, including supplier information management , compliance management and risk assessment.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 21, 2023

Companies with advanced supply chain practices excel in delivering quality third-party logistics management, SKU optimization, efficient transport management, and swift handling of B2B/B2C shipments. However, many companies lack awareness regarding supplier onboarding, selection, and S&OP with supplier management.

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SCM Research

OCTOBER 7, 2011

The papers awarded by the International Journal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management, the International Journal of Logistics Management, the Transportation Journal, and the Journal of Supply Chain Management are B2B eCommerce: an empirical investigation of information exchange and firm performance by Porterfield et al.,

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Claritum

MARCH 10, 2020

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. Associated articles. This is the third article in a series. The first two articles covering Bespoke Procurement and Project-based procurement. Often these articles are focused on specific categories and their respective challenges. 8 Associated articles. Introduction.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 22, 2022

He actively drives more effective risk management in the Cold Chain, Supplier Management and digitisation opportunities driving to Industry 4.0 Brett Marshall is the Vice President of Quality & HSSE at Zuellig Pharma, one of the largest healthcare services groups in Asia with a mission of making healthcare more accessible.

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NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 3, 2018

The rankings are designed to reveal how effectively each company is managed, along five major dimensions. As shown on the front page of the WSJ article, the authors reference the source of the indices used to form the list, which segments the top 250 companies out of a list of 750 total.

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