Procurement Academy

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

As we discussed in our previous blog , market pressures are driving change in both procurement and supply chain functions. As these shifts continue to occur, there is an urgent need to provide employees with the right skill sets so they can navigate these challenges and organizations can remain competitive.

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NC State SCRC

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Communication is Essential for Supply Chain Leaders I had the pleasure of speaking with Jodie Clarke, Vice President of Procurement at Altria Client Services thisweek. Altria is mostly a domestic company, but has an extended global supply chain. Different companies see it differently,” Jodie said.

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QAD

JULY 21, 2022

Supply chain leaders have been hearing about – and suffering from – the bullwhip effect for quite a while now. What is it and what can we do to strengthen supplier relationships, improve demand and supply chain planning, and simplify supplier collaboration? How to Counteract the Bullwhip Effect.

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Precoro

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Strategic sourcing is a holistic approach to supply chain management that includes tactics for optimizing the total cost of ownership, improving supplier relationships, and ensuring long-term value creation. To enhance their competitive edge, companies across industries are adopting a key tactic: strategic sourcing.

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ivalua

JULY 7, 2020

Perhaps there are slight signs of a slow down in certain parts of the world but who really knows how things will fare without a vaccine. Either way, we have to overcome this and look towards the new normal, which I believe can be a better one. How you spend can transform your business and beyond.

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NC State SCRC

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Today I had a fantastic interview with Amanda Chawla, as part of our new Supply Chain Leadership series within the Supply Chain Resource Cooperative at NC State. Amanda described the healthcare supply chain’s objective is about serving the “healing hands” that care for our patients.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 23, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain Should Lead the Boardroom … the Coronavirus Proves it! Chief Supply Chain Officer article and permission to publish here provided by Sam White at argentus.com. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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ivalua

MAY 21, 2020

This article was originally posted on the SIG blog. Business today isn’t business as usual, as the COVID-19 pandemic impacts organizations and supply chains across the globe. And in uncertain times such as these, leaders in every industry and business function must step up. It’s changed dramatically.

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NC State SCRC

JANUARY 28, 2023

This is the second guest blog from Craig Lukasik , an MBA supply chain graduate from the Poole College of Management’s supply chain program. In this thought piece he debates the value of work from home programs vs. being there in person… keep ’em coming Craig!

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Supply Chain Trend

DECEMBER 22, 2023

We’ve entered an AI era where 76% of work can be augmented or automated. However, only 3% of companies apply automated execution and 7% autonomous end to end planning. The idea of Intelligent IBP is to close these planning, decision & execution gaps and grasp the opportunities that comes with it.

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Cognira

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

In this blog, we’ll explore the outlook for retail promotion management innovations, shedding light on the key trends that will redefine the retail promotion landscape this year. Collaborations aligned with sustainability goals optimize supply chains.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Editor's Note: Today's blog is by Dr. Muddassir Ahmed of muddassirism.com. In this blog he provides a simple reference guide to better yourself as a supply chain leader. and/or capabilities of the supplier and meet companies' short- and/or long-term supply needs. What Value You Will Get?

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

The Retail Trends Shaping How We Shop in 2022. From a digitally-transformed shopping experience to global supply chain disruptions and a pandemic that refuses to quit, there’s one thing retailers can count on: People are always going to shop. My credit card statement will also attest to this fact). From my couch.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 6, 2015

In the process of compiling the Supply Chains to Admire report for last year’s Supply Chain Insights Global Summit , the research team at Supply Chain Insights calculated the rate of supply chain improvement of companies by industry for the period of 2006-2013 and 2009-2013.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 8, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. We have had the opportunity to publish dozens of interviews with tremendous leaders as a part of our Seasoned Leadership in Action Interview series. Here at Supply Chain Game Changer our fundamental mission is to share experiences and expertise for the benefit of all.

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NC State SCRC

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

He is a member of the company’s executive ESG committee, as well as a Board member of the Gilead Foundation. Prior to Gilead, Joydeep spent 10 years at Biogen, in roles of increasing responsibility in the areas of process sciences, manufacturing and supply chain. He earned an M.S. He earned an M.S.

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QAD

JULY 13, 2021

During the project, she was able to rationalize the supply base, boost procurement efficiencies and drive positive financial results. Although she and her team had delivered on a number of procurement objectives through strategic sourcing, she was uncertain where efforts on the supply base should focus next.

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Kinaxis

AUGUST 17, 2016

by Melissa Clow How to Get Supply Chain Into the Boardroom. This guest post comes to us from Argentus Supply Chain Recruiting , a boutique recruitment firm specializing in Supply Chain Management. One interesting take is that companies actually tend to take Supply Chain’s cost-cutting for granted.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 20, 2012

So, how can they do it quickly and move on to solving business problems? Here is the list: Supply chain technology implementations have reduced inventory. Companies should implement supply chain best practices. Companies that have focused on collaboration in the supply chain have built competitive advantage.

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Supply Chain Trend

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

On top of this we can see examples of marketing driven service providers that very doubtfully brand their product S&OP, or make up new names for existing S&OP processes. To get some answers for S&OP practitioners, Supply Chain Trend interviewed a group of S&OP leaders. Where to go from here for S&OP?

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 15, 2016

Supply Chain Operating Networks: The building of supply chain applications using many-to-many architectures to connect multiple parties to multiple trading partners to improve multi-tier supply chain visibility, planning and execution to improve relationships in extended value chains. .

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 29, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What is the Value of Customer Loyalty? A well-executed strategy will give you positive results, maximize consumer lifetime value, increase your revenue and boost customer satisfaction. How customers are handled determines how they will view your brand.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Editor's Note: Today's blog is from our friend Kevin Hill with Quality Scales Unlimited who shares his expertise regarding the key trends in supply chain and transportation management. . Supply chains, both international and domestic, are under constant pressure to reduce their costs and enhance performance at the same time.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 12, 2017

With more than 90 years of innovation in diabetes care, Novo Nordisk is a global pharmaceutical leader. Each year at Supply Chain Insights we study performance and improvement of companies in each industry. In Figure 1 we track the year-over-year progress of these two pharmaceutical leaders. A Closer Look at Results.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 8, 2022

This Editor thought it appropriate for Supply Chain Matters to share perspectives relative to women in supply chain management and businesses generally. The stated goals are a world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination, one that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive where difference is valued and celebrated.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 19, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain as a Service (SCaaS)! If your supply chain company isn’t active on social media, know that your competitors are. Here are four ways social media can help the supply chain in improving processes and expanding your audiences.

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ThroughPut

JANUARY 6, 2022

a Supply Chain Management AI software company. Ongoing supply chain issues can often be traced back to one thing: outdated models. As a result, communication gaps have become almost the norm, putting a company’s ability for capacity planning into question. Correcting Communication Gaps.

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Kinaxis

AUGUST 26, 2015

by Bob Ferrari The following guest blog commentary is contributed by Bob Ferrari, Founder and Executive Editor of the Supply Chain Matters blog and Managing Director of the Ferrari Consulting and Research Group LLC. It is about tapping the expertise and power of the extended supply chain network.

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ThroughPut

JANUARY 2, 2024

Though this topic has been thoroughly researched, its basics and practical advice on successfully implementing it have often been overlooked in the endless blog posts on Google search results pages. At its core, JIT represents a meticulously calibrated mechanism designed to synchronize material supply with production demand.

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BlueYonder

MAY 5, 2021

Diego Martinez is a solutions advisor at Blue Yonder and shares how his first job out of college became pivotal to his career path, ultimately bringing him to Blue Yonder eight years ago. Can you tell us a little about yourself and your childhood growing up? I was born and raised in Mexico City and have a brother and sister.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 28, 2015

Many companies talk about Supply Chain Excellence, but most leaders struggle to define it. One supply chain leader, in a discussion last week, likened supply chain excellence to fitness. He felt that supply chain excellence was analogous. Our first step was to define the leaders.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 23, 2020

Almost every major media outlet, at some point during the crisis, has published a story about why or how supply chains are going to change in a post-pandemic world. Dave Evans ( @makrdave ), co-founder and CEO of Fictiv, agrees supply chains are going to change. He even suggests how supply chains will transform.

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synchrono

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Through this guest blog series, I’d like to share some of my experiences implementing supplier quality and Lean manufacturing initiatives by focusing on eKanban systems. This first entry offers advice for planning an eKanban rollout – suggestions that can also be applied across any Lean manufacturing project. by Jim Shore.

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RFgen

OCTOBER 3, 2016

Here’s how supply chains can demonstrate their worth. Supply chain management professionals understand the value they bring to a business. Success along the supply chain can lead to anything from greater customer satisfaction to innovative product design.

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RFgen

OCTOBER 3, 2016

Here’s how supply chains can demonstrate their worth. Supply chain management professionals understand the value they bring to a business. Success along the supply chain can lead to anything from greater customer satisfaction to innovative product design.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 5, 2014

If you’re a supply chain or logistics executive and you’re looking for ways to improve as a leader this year, here are my five recommendations: 1. Supply chain management is risky business — and the risks are growing every day. whenever you’re discussing supply chain strategy or decisions.

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Freightos

APRIL 16, 2017

About the Author: Founder of ShipStarter, Kenneth is a 25+ year professional of the supply chain industry. He writes content for many of the world’s largest logistics companies, as well as on his own blog site. Rapidly emerging trends demand a flexible supply chain that can harness new technology and find new efficiencies.

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