EC Sourcing Group

APRIL 19, 2023

As consumers become more conscious of unethical supply chain practices and the impact of their purchasing decisions on local economies, companies are increasingly looking to local sourcing to support their communities and foster brand loyalty. Also, companies may need to invest in new infrastructure and processes to support local procurement.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Such actions were to include mitigation of risks related to China based sourcing, which is now commonly referred to as a China Plus sourcing strategy. That was followed by a public acknowledgement from CEO Tim Cook that the company’s 60 percent sourcing of various production within the country was too much.

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ProcurePort

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

The procurement process for hospitals is quite complex compared to other industries with shorter and less regulated supply chains. Hospitals need to pay attention to regulations, prices, logistics, and other variables in their procurement processes. The number of items and services that need sourcing are many too.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 12, 2022

Procurement in manufacturing companies is often not done correctly. With direct and indirect materials making up at least 50% of typical manufacturing costs, the procurement function could be re-imagined so companies can be more responsive to customer demands and more agile when dealing with supply chain challenges.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

For this blog post, never mind the comparison. The second is, Why are companies focused on traditional risk management investments primarily focused on supply/procurement when the more significant opportunity is balancing risk and opportunity in an increasingly complex world? When he speaks of the supply chain, he means procurement.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 26, 2022

Raj is Head of Product for Uber Freight , a logistics platform built on the power of Uber with the goal to reshape global logistics and deliver reliability, flexibility and transparency for shippers and carriers. Uber Freight’s blog with latest news/developments. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 10, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog continues with our annual listing of our most read blog commentaries that were published and of keen interest to our readers during the year 2021. For these reasons, we elected to expand our profile from ten to the top twenty-five blogs of most interest in the prior year. The Countdown of Most Read.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 18, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights a published report indicating that PC maker Hewlett Packard is modifying supply sourcing akin to China Plus and nearshoring sourcing actions. That would include alternatives to China under the umbrella of either China Plus or de-risking sourcing changes. We pointed out that in 2022, more U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 8, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog features our annual listing of our most read blog commentaries that were published and of keen interest to our readers during the year 2021. For these reasons, we elected to expand our profile from ten to the top twenty-five blogs of interest in the prior year. as well as select opportunities.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

In essence, a structured supply chain department as described in the blog can help you deliver the right supply chain strategy and goals which helps cost reduction, improve customer service, on-time delivery, and better working capital. Watch What is Marketing Procurement? on our SCMDOJO YouTube Channel!

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NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Procurement and supply chain executives are on the “same team” – and in general, a recent study conducted by the SCRC and GEP suggests that there is strong alignment between the two functions when it comes to prioritizing lower risks and reducing uncertainty in supply chains.

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EC Sourcing Group

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Demystifying Transportation Sourcing. 9/2/2021 – Guest Blog Post from Kumar Kannan of Procural. If you are like me, transportation sourcing is a mind boggling and complex field. This article is about creating value in transportation sourcing. This article is about creating value in transportation sourcing.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Freight sourcing team article and permission to publish here provided by Katharine Barrios at xeneta.com. Freight sourcing and procurement is a critical component of the whole supply chain and is crucial to the success of the business. These are the must-haves for any effective freight sourcing team. Email Address.

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EC Sourcing Group

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Demystifying Transportation Sourcing. 9/2/2021 – Guest Blog Post from Kumar Kannan of Procural. If you are like me, transportation sourcing is a mind boggling and complex field. This article is about creating value in transportation sourcing. This article is about creating value in transportation sourcing.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 7, 2023

based Qualcomm ’s revenues from Vietnamese sourced chip facilities many of which supply other high tech firms such as Samsung, tripled between 2020 and 2022. billion in population will be the linchpin of an alternative sourced Asian supply network. One example indicated was that U.S. The report further indicates that India with 1.4

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EC Sourcing Group

APRIL 27, 2021

5 Benefits of Global Sourcing in Supply Chain Management. When the topic of global sourcing comes up, procurement managers often balk at global sourcing in supply chain management because they worry they will have to sacrifice quality or delivery when using global suppliers. Read on to learn about the benefits.

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Resilinc

MARCH 26, 2024

Welcome to part three of our AI in Supply Chain blog series. In this blog, we explore the different types of predictive AI models for supply chain risk management. In our second AI blog of the series, Predictive AI vs. Generative Supply Chain AI , we looked at the difference between predictive AI and generative AI.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 26, 2022

In this blog, I start with a background on the definition of supply chain taxonomies–those that are the basis of reporting in something like the Gartner Magic Quandrant. Tackling Procurement. The processes of indirect procurement have little in common with direct material sourcing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2023

By fostering collaboration across all stakeholders, including suppliers, manufacturers, and logistics providers, companies can enhance visibility, streamline processes, and proactively address disruptions. He has published numerous thought leadership articles, whitepapers, blogs and delivered dozens of webinars during his career.

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3PL Insights

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Retail logistics is responsible for delivering products to customers both in physical stores and online. This process starts from the moment a product is sourced from the supplier to the customer. Inventory Management Inventory management is the procurement, storage, and selling of a company’s inventory.

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LevaData

APRIL 26, 2022

It's difficult to source and buy direct materials at scale. Due to resource constraints, procurement organizations are forced to concentrate on a few main categories: items that are either incredibly risk-prone or of significant strategic importance. The post The Role of Data in Sourcing Success appeared first on LevaData.

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ToolsGroup

JANUARY 13, 2021

We’ve found our customers are urgently seeking ways to better plan around supply chain demand volatility and improve how they source materials and products from suppliers. We hope you enjoy the blog, which represents predictions and observations from across our global ToolsGroup community. Read our blog on open supply chain platforms.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 25, 2022

Our Ferrari Consulting and Research Group clients and Supply Chain Matters blog readers are likely well aware that each year we publish at the start of that year, a Research Advisory outlining our ten predictions for the coming year. Restoring More Direct Control in Materials Sourcing. Mid-Year Assessment.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 10, 2017

From artificial intelligence to refocusing on procurement, the state of supply chain continued to explode throughout 2016, and you need to understand why. The move to agile supply chain management inherently required more data sources than traditional supply chains, reports GT Nexus. The State of Supply Chain 2016 Trends.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 26, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters editorial commentary we address the dichotomy of revisiting supply chain strategic sourcing strategies in the wake of a rapidly changing l landscape of challenges. Strategic Sourcing Shifts Away from China. Basis of Materials Strategic Sourcing. Background. The rest, as they often say, is history.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

But few people really understand what it is, how it works and more importantly, why it is so important to Procurement. This paper seeks to answer those questions and specifically address its benefits to the Procurement process by addressing the following checklist: Checklist. What is Artificial Intelligence or AI?

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Resilinc

APRIL 6, 2021

If you’re a veteran supply chain or procurement professional, you know that that seemingly minor events anywhere in your supplier network can create major, costly headaches. Alternate or dual sourcing. But relying on sole-sourced materials and parts is a significant risk for companies in all industries.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Raj is Head of Product for Uber Freight , a logistics platform built on the power of Uber with the goal to reshape global logistics and deliver reliability, flexibility and transparency for shippers and carriers. Uber Freight’s blog with latest news/developments. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Too few companies have a holistic approach to embrace the plan, make, source, and deliver together. The problem with supplier visibility is bookended into procurement processes that have gone back, not forward over the last decade. Survey existing suppliers, third-party logistics providers and customers. See You There?

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 17, 2024

Instead, you can choose to concentrate on the planning side of the equation, focus on logistics, or specialize in production. If you’re an undeclared freshman, this is the blog post for you. They can also be in charge of mapping out logistics for transporting the supply and fulfilling orders. Planners do exactly that.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog features its latest full edition of This Week in Supply Chain Technology. Jabil Acquires Procurement Services Provider ProcureAbility Global based contract manufacturing and supply chain services provider Jabil Inc. No financial terms were disclosed regarding this acquisition.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 19, 2024

They further provide the baseline of our research, advisory services and subsequent Supply Chain Matters blog market education themes and added updates during the coming year. Bob Ferrari Founder and Managing Director © Copyright 2024, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. All rights reserved.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Yet the lack of attention and focus that Indirect Procurement is often given is inconsistent with the true importance of this area. Indirect Procurement takes a back seat to Direct Procurement unfortunately. But it is time for Indirect Procurement to stand up and be counted! The Importance of Indirect Procurement!

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Supplier Diversity in Logistics article and permission to publish here provided by Kevin Jessop at cerasis.com. The logistics of a company can connect within all business community elements and unlock supplier collaboration , which leads to better relationships and an increased ability to handle peak season surge. Subscribe Here!

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

We introduce the top 20 supply chain specialist you should hire in this blog. Expertise: Sourcing, Supply Chain Analysis, Logistics & Transportation, Logistics Management Consulting, Freight (Maritime, Land, or Air), Logistics Technology Solutions. They come from a variety of backgrounds.

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NC State SCRC

MAY 30, 2022

The report was published in the last month, and reflects some of the increasing challenges and disparities that exist between procurement and supply chain executives. One of the problems that often emerges in organizations is not only misalignment between procurement and supply chain, but also between senior executives and their managers.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

As time passed, procurement gradually gained a larger role in the scope of manufacturing and order fulfillment. By the mid-1950s , procurement had become a commonplace aspect of minor business, and procurement was almost comparable to secretarial work. Why Is Technology Driving Procurement Trends and the Role of Procurement?

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