GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 27, 2017

Today, is day two of our annual year-end series highlighting the top blog posts in each of our 5 main categories: Manufacturing , Supply Chain , Logistics , Transportation Management , Freight. There were approximately 220 blog posts in 2017, and over 360,000 page views on those posts alone. Share This: Read More. [e-Book]

Supply Chain Software 151

Supply Chain Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Strategy 151

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. The years of 2020 and 2021 presented unprecedented pandemic and other related challenges to industry and global supply chains. as well as select opportunities.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Strategy 52

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.

Negotiating Skills 87

Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills Negotiate Pricing Procurement Analytics 87

Procurement Academy

JUNE 30, 2022

During the 1970’s oil crisis and the rampant inflation that followed, skilled procurement professionals were in demand more than ever before. While professionals have superior technology and analytics on their side, the challenges associated with procurement in a high inflation environment remain the same – and so do the solutions.

Procurement Analytics 52

Procurement Analytics Procurement Solutions Procurement Purchasing Skills 52

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. The years of 2020 and 2021 presented unprecedented pandemic and other related challenges to industry and global supply chains. Number Fifteen.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Manufacturing Procurement 52

ivalua

MARCH 14, 2019

It’s a question that you can answer for yourself at Ivalua Now – The Art of Procurement , being held, appropriately enough, at The Louvre, Paris 10 th – 12 th April. In the process, these advances are enabling procurement leaders to look beyond their traditional remit. Blog first published by our friends at Purchase to Pay Network.

Procurement Analytics 100

Procurement Analytics Procurement Purchasing Skills Eliminating Excel in Purchasing 100

NC State SCRC

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

I am working on a new book focused on the sales and procurement relationship in supply chains with my friend Howard Richman, who has a wealth of experience working for companies like Merck, Citrix, and others. I am publishing a snippet from one of our chapters – to give you a taste for what’s in store!

Optimal Sourcing 83

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 83

HICX Solutions

JULY 19, 2022

Jon is a renowned writer and speaker in Procurement. Starting his career as a software company founder, he now runs the Procurement Insights blog and hosts a podcast, PI Window on The World Show which airs on Blog Talk Radio. How Procurement transformed into the function it is today.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Supply Chain Network Software Supply Chain Software 52

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.

Supply Chain Execution 98

Supply Chain Execution Procurement Analytics Procurement Solutions Optimal Sourcing 98

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?

Procurement 93

Procurement Modeling Software Analytics Software Supply Chain Network Software 93

ivalua

MAY 30, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] 3 Powerful Ways Procurement will Drive the 2030 Saudi Vision Transformation May 30, 2023 | | Procurement Strategy by Sara Omer What is the Saudi Vision 2030 Program? Procurement and supply chain teams will play a crucial role in making this vision a reality.

Manufacturing Procurement 49

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions Resource Reduction Price Reduction 49

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 26, 2022

Recently, I presented at the Informs Analytics Conference in Houston and challenged companies to “ think out of the box” and define outside-in processes in Supply Chain Planning. Tackling Procurement. The processes of indirect procurement have little in common with direct material sourcing.

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Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Procurement Analytics 219

EC Sourcing Group

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Ethics in Sourcing and Procurement Management. When considering ethics in procurement management, stakeholders must act with impartiality and be transparent in all business dealings. Principles of Ethics in Procurement Management. So, what exactly are ethics in procurement management? They are: Compliance. Proficiency.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Solutions Purchasing Skills Sourcing Strategies 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Blog post provided by [link]. Argentus is a boutique recruitment firm focused on Supply Chain and Procurement. Check out What Exactly Is Procurement? As we’ve chronicled on the Argentus Blog, it’s no secret that the world of Procurement is changing and fast. Procurement, you’ve come a long way, baby!

Procurement Analytics 54

Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Procurement 54

ivalua

JULY 7, 2020

From certain perspectives, the pandemic presents businesses a rare opportunity to accelerate on digital transformation initiatives that have been dragging over the last few years. Who better to bring balance, build resilience and solidify competitive advantages than Procurement and Supply Chain. Balancing the Imbalanced.

Optimal Sourcing 130

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Procurement 130

Freightos

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Name This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. The Bottom Line: Agility Matters The takeaway here shouldn’t (only) be that shipping Sea/Air through Los Angeles presents a superior alternative to Dubai.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 18, 2021

Featuring Our 12 Best Procurement Articles! In the procurement profession, speed and efficiency are key. Why Speed and Efficiency are Crucial in Procurement? Procurement teams are always on the hunt for better ways to boost the speed of their processes. Procurement Automation. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

Sourcing Strategies 60

Sourcing Strategies Procurement Analytics Procurement Solutions Procurement 60

Supply Chain Matters

MAY 11, 2023

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group wishes to advise our clients and Supply Chain Matters blog global readership of an upcoming appearance by Bob Ferrari, Founder and Managing Director. One of the invited speakers will be Bob Ferrari whose presentation is titled: How Supply Chain Digital Transformation Efforts Will Change in 2023.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2021

I was excited to place the order right away so my present would arrive in time for Father’s day. Promotion-sensitive demand forecasts at the granular level are then used to adjust inventory targets and drive additional replenishment and procurement decisions. To my delight, I found one that was on promotion.

Inventory Management Software 185

Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Management Optimal Sourcing 185

GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

Editor's Note: Today's blog is by our great friend, Chuck Intrieri where he gives us a fantastic example of how Procurement and Suppliers can enhance Supplier Relations by navigating the "Battle of the Forms.". This dispute presents a classic Battle of the Forms example. Battle of the Forms: Will You Win, Lose or Draw?

Negotiate Pricing 120

Negotiate Pricing Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Purchasing Skills 120

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

Blog post originally published at [link] Permission to publish provided by Theodore T. Check out What is Virtual Procurement and Why Should You Care? Where is procurement, outsourcing, sourcing, supply chain, and purchasing going? Subscribe Here! Email Address. Landgraf, CEO at Above the Standard ( [link] ). Another $1.5

Manufacturing Procurement 63

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions Optimal Sourcing Procurement Analytics 63

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. A Supplier CoC, and its application, is relative and individual to the organization that plans on implementing one, but should always be present.

Optimal Sourcing 54

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Purchasing Skills Pricing Training 54

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

The problem with supplier visibility is bookended into procurement processes that have gone back, not forward over the last decade. Procurement processes–encumbered by a focus on paperless processing, RFPs/RFQs, and efficient procurement–do not embrace the capabilities and requirements of direct material sourcing.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software 324

Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 13, 2023

My first digital supply chain presentation was in Milan at an SAP Insider conference in 2012.) The primary investments are in networks of limited capabilities based on EDI, and indirect procurement spend management. Stay well and thanks for reading my blog. Relationship Management. Two more weeks until I can travel.

Optimal Sourcing 326

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Supply Chain Planning 326

ivalua

JUNE 29, 2021

Supplier diversity programs are something many procurement professionals in the United States (U.S.) have accepted as a key element of procurement. These programs are as familiar to procurement professionals as concepts like spend analysis or category management. Part I: Building Business Cases and Driving Momentum.

Cost Reduction Strategies 162

Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Strategy Strategy Price Mitigation Strategies 162

Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 30, 2019

Procurement bridges the gap between product, internal stakeholders and customers. In order to support the weight of internal and external expectations, Procurement teams must be prepared to perform as a key value adder within an organization. Success is a product of the work done in the present.

Procurement Analytics 56

Procurement Analytics Optimal Sourcing Procurement Negotiating Skills 56

ivalua

APRIL 7, 2022

Ivalua remains the only vendor recognized as a leader in every current Procurement report spanning S2P by Gartner and Forrester. Keep an eye out for an in-depth blog session recap! Ivalua R&D experts shared inf ormative and comprehensive updates for the Source-to-Contract, Procure-to-Pay, and Platform Solutions.

Procurement Solutions 130

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Resilinc

APRIL 17, 2024

While it may seem smart to simplify procurement and lower costs, single sourcing can actually expose businesses to risks that can jeopardize their operations and bottom line. In this blog, we investigate the intricacies of single sourcing in supply chain management and shed light on the hidden dangers.

Sourcing Strategies 100

Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Negotiate Pricing 100

ivalua

JUNE 6, 2019

Managing Director, Art of Procurement. Everything procurement delivers – from savings to risk mitigation to value – is predicated on having access to clean, trustworthy data. He gave a keynote presentation about his company’s procurement and supply chain transformation journey – one that is still underway.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

My answer to this question for shippers procuring long-distance (outside of a given metropolitan area) dry van transportation, for both truckload and less than truckload (LTL), is that approximately 25,000 truck drivers are needed. How many more truck drivers are needed to balance demand for truck transportation with the supply of capacity?

Michigan 82

Michigan Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Demand Planning Software 82

ToolsGroup

JULY 6, 2023

Microsoft Best ISV Partner Award JULY 22, 2022 – Each year, Microsoft presents the MS Partner Awards to partners who have excelled throughout the year, both in results and collaboration with Microsoft. Read the press release about ATD’s presentation at Gartner Symposium here. Read the press release here. Access the report here.

ToolsGroup 295

ToolsGroup Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Optimal Sourcing 295

NC State SCRC

MAY 15, 2019

We held our first ever Procurement Leadership workshop this week, hosting a group of executives from Altria, American Red Cross, Cheniere Energy, Smith & Nephew, RSCS (YUM! ” “US Air Force Officers would never get this level of candid, direct feedback from other people when making presentations.

Optimal Sourcing 40

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Buyer Training Material Savings 40

AIMMS

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

In this blog post, I’ll explore why and offer a helpful alternative. . Procurement then pulls together a summary file with the vendors’ different scores for the supply chain decision maker to evaluate. appeared first on AIMMS SC Blog. Why RFIs Fall Short . – Tweet this. The post Is it time to say goodbye to RFIs?

Procurement Solutions 252

Procurement Solutions Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Supply Chain Software 252

SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

In this blog, explore vital tips paving the way for a prosperous career in supply chain management. We have Courses like S&OP deployment, Supply Chain Digitalization , , and Negotiation in Procurement. Best Practices like Logistics KPI Dashboard , Inventory Optimization Tool , Excess and Obsolete Inventory Guide , etc.

Supply Chain Planning Software 70

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ProcurePort

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Sustainable procurement is gaining popularity as people prioritize environmental concerns, social responsibility, and ethical practices in today’s global discussions. Companies are recognizing the significance of using procurement practices that align with present business requirements.

Sustainability 52

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QAD

AUGUST 22, 2023

This is a scenario that supply chain, import and procurement professionals are encountering today – and keeping many up at night. A second complexity is ensuring that components of goods you procure do not contain some materials that come from the XUAR. Other goods present a similar issue.

Manufacturing Procurement 93

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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.

Cost Reduction Strategies 146

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