Bristlecone

MAY 4, 2020

In addition to offering our comprehensive portfolio of supply chain transformation capabilities, we’ve also put together a few packaged solutions that are available now for a limited time. Combines procurement tools and deployment expertise to improve sourcing processes (includes limited-time SAP Ariba offer). RAPID PLANNING SOLUTION.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The procurement department is an integral part of any organization, playing a crucial role in the purchasing process. To get the most out of any procurement team, all the associated key roles need to be filled with qualified individuals that understand both technology and the principles of supply chain management.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 15, 2020

Digital Procurement article, and permission to publish here, provided by Sam Jenks at kodiakrating.com. Navigating the complexity of the global supply chain as a procurement professional can sometimes feel like taking a walk through the Amazon without a compass, or entering into outer space without an oxygen tank. Don’t Panic!

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NC State SCRC

JULY 17, 2017

Xenata just posted their list of the “ Top 24 Best Supply Chain Blogs “, which provides some great resources available to readers. Supply Chain Education and Procurement Capabilities – Supply Chain View from the Field. Lots to keep you busy!

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EC Sourcing Group

JUNE 17, 2020

Sourcing and Procurement in Supply Chain Management. The terms “ sourcing” and “procurement” in supply chain management are often used interchangeably, although they are not quite the same. Procurement is a process and one link in the chain of the supply chain. Procurement is one step in that process. Request review.

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Bristlecone

MARCH 13, 2020

With Bristlecone AribaRDS (Rapid Deployment Solution), mid-market businesses can transform global sourcing, gain visibility, reduce cycle times and start achieving procurement savings with SAP Ariba Sourcing in as little as six weeks with minimal downtime. AribaRDS is available in two fixed-price, fixed-scope deployment packages.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 16, 2024

Further being planned is a chip-packaging facility that can support 3 -D packaging for high bandwidth memory (HBM) production needs. based production investments is the ability to streamline both cutting-edge advanced processor chips along with the packaging of HBM based memory needs. The consist of a $6.6 All rights reserved.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

Editor's Note: Today's blog is the second part of Chuck Intrieri's series on how procurement and suppliers can avoid issues with their contracts. Procurement and suppliers often assume that small print is highly complicated legal jargon that is both boring and largely irrelevant. How to Begin Your Terms.

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NC State SCRC

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

During that time, she worked in a number of different areas including direct procurement, indirect procurement, operations, supply chain, packaging, and operations support including: HR, finance, IT and facilities management. Now, Pam is helping lead a digital procurement transformation for Caterpillar Inc.

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EC Sourcing Group

AUGUST 16, 2022

Unethical Sourcing Practices in Procurement and How to Avoid Them. In procurement, unethical practices can be hard to spot. It’s critical to understand what makes up ethical vs. unethical practices within your procurement function. Unethical Procurement Practices : Examples of Unethical Behavior.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

Looking back on the training process, our research, strategy, implementation and evaluation methods closely mirrored supplier relationship management and procurement management. For purchasing, this new strategy meant switching perspective from a focus on individual products to the sourcing of product packages. Have a Clear Vision.

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ProcurePort

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Ongoing supply chain and procurement disruptions are expected to impact this year’s Thanksgiving celebrations, with manufacturers facing a shortage of ingredients and packaging materials to ship products. The post Thanksgiving supply chain disruptions: how to avoid them appeared first on ProcurePort Blog.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 29, 2022

That there are no constraints on lot size : Suppliers do sometimes request a minimum order quantity or the stock keeping unit comes in a specific package with a specific quantity. Author : Emad Atef – CSCA, MBA (Candidate), Procurement and Sourcing Manager. Lysons, Procurement & Supply Chain Management, 9th Ed. ,

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Carbon calculator During a recent presentation, Christophe Quiquempoix, who is responsible for sustainable procurement and outsourced manufacturing at Schneider Electric worldwide, commented on how many suppliers don’t actually know how to calculate their carbon footprint.

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QAD

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

From the automotive industry with both OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, through to packaging companies supplying the CPG industry. Then there is the procurement of replacement materials / inventory. The post How to Address Stock Loss with Process Intelligence appeared first on QAD Blog. Stock loss isn’t selective on item size either.

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Claritum

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. Address Procurement Strategy. Focus Procurement on supplier optimisation. Don’t lose Procurement’s focus on costs. Keep Procurement up to date. Procurement is a complex multidisciplinary team activity that crosses all areas of the business. Introduction.

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NC State SCRC

FEBRUARY 23, 2019

Several stories came out this week, related to KraftHeinz’s share price, its procurement department, and the fate of its parent company, 3G Capital. “This is especially critical for global organizations with large commodity spending — especially in consumer packaged goods, where working capital demands are front and center. .

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Claritum

MAY 12, 2019

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. Technologies and Procurement Table. There are a lot of articles around on what Procurement needs to do; how Procurement needs to change; and how technology will fundamentally change Procurement. 2 Technologies and Procurement Table. Virtual Procurement Agents.

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 31, 2022

Read more about Robert and Mauro in ToolsGroup’s blog: Do You Have What it Takes to Be a Supply Chain “Pro to Know”? . Supply & Demand Chain Executive is the only supply chain publication covering the entire global supply chain, focusing on trucking, warehousing, packaging, procurement, risk management, professional development and more.

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Some tools may be acquired by competitors, who then incorporate them in a vastly more expensive package. The dilemma here often is: do I take the path of least resistance and upgrade to my current vendor’s costly new package, or do I risk running my business on a legacy solution a bit longer?

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DELMIA Quintiq

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Customers can now shop online from the comfort of their sofa, quickly compare prices via the Internet and receive packages right at the doorstep. However, success belongs only to retailers that consistently integrate processes and data – from procurement logistics to goods management to home delivery service.

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QAD

MAY 23, 2023

This sounds simple enough, but we all know it’s a very complex issue and that’s partially because ESG concerns touch every part of the value chain, from the field or mine where raw materials are sourced to the packaging and transport modes used to bring your finished product to market. The International Labor Organization reports that 27.6

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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.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Further reported was the building of a new production site in the southern city of Hyderabad , along with a silicon carbide fabrication plant and packaging facility for Foxconn ’s semiconductor business unit. All rights reserved.

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EC Sourcing Group

MAY 3, 2023

In our previous blog post, we discussed the benefits of sourcing locally. The tool considers factors such as fuel efficiency, fuel use, packaging materials, and transportation methods when assessing suppliers. Companies can incorporate specific sustainability criteria into their supplier selection process.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Blog post originally created and published by, and permission to publish here provided by, Sam Jenks at [link] . Check out Procurement Report Card: Most Executives Think Procurement Isn’t Strategic Enough! Subscribe Here! Email Address. My girlfriend and I have a dog, named Charlie. Now bear with me here…. “For

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IQMS

JANUARY 21, 2021

From automotive components and parts manufacturing to producing recyclable plastics packaging and industrial products, achieve sustainable manufacturing excellence is proving to be a sure catalyst for driving greater revenue, reducing costs while making a positive contribution to the environment.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 26, 2023

No longer will spreadsheets and simple accounting packages do; neither will outdated incumbent ERP applications that do not support modern business needs. 7. Better supply chain management An automated and integrated ERP system enables more accurate and timely procurement, inventory tracking and management, logistics and fulfilment.

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Bristlecone

MAY 7, 2020

SAP Ariba Guided Buying empowers employees to make their own purchasing decisions – while ensuring they follow your procurement guidelines and buy from your preferred suppliers. Reducing Over-Dependence on Procurement Teams. BITS is a fixed-scope, fixed-price SAP-Qualified Partner-Packaged Solution for SAP Ariba.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 23, 2021

We also consult on packaging freight that makes it more appealing in a carrier’s network (stackable, etc.). Increase Stability of Transportation Procurement and Management by Partnering With GlobalTranz. Managed Supply chain solutions.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 11, 2013

Consumer Packaged Goods. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. View all Infosys blogs. The Infosys global supply chain management blog enables leaner supply chains through process and IT related interventions. Contact Us. Infosys Labs.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 15, 2014

Consumer Packaged Goods. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. View all Infosys blogs. The Infosys global supply chain management blog enables leaner supply chains through process and IT related interventions. Read entire blog here.

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DELMIA Quintiq

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

The meat supply chain is long and complex, starting from farm to processing to packaging and logistics, right up to retail and catering. The right planning system will support every link in the supply chain — sales, logistics, supply chain, procurement, operations, planning, customer service and management.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 21, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides commentary and perspectives on FedEx ’s fiscal Q2 revenue and profitability shortfall prompting additional cost cutting actions. . Reportedly, total average daily package volumes declined 10.2 Reportedly, total average daily package volumes declined 10.2 Latest Quarterly Performance.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 5, 2023

Reportedly, the counter proposal included UPS ’s agreement in doing away with a current two-tier compensation system that pays “ combination workers ”, who both drive and sort packages on weekend work shifts a lower compensation rate. Bob Ferrari © Copyright 2023, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides our latest news capsule edition follow-up relative to updating our readers to prior industry supply chain management developments that we have shared on this blog. © Copyright 2023, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. All rights reserved.

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Claritum

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. This article will look at how this high level distinction impacts procurement and will also dive deeper into some of the resultant differences between these groups that impact on the procurement function. So how do these differences affect procurement and supply. Introduction.

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