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6 Common Supply Chain Mistakes and How to Resolve Them

AFFLINK

A group purchasing organization typically finds that it spends 80 percent of its budget on their top 20 suppliers, and they also organize other resources such as time by spend. The workers, mostly in Cambodia and Myanmar, were paid unreasonably and locked into contracts. Quantifying by Spend.

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The Power of Outsourcing for Supply Chain Improvement

Logistics Bureau

Meanwhile, countries in Southeast Asia, such as Vietnam and Cambodia, are enjoying growth as offshore manufacturing centres. Most benefits will likely lie in outsourced logistics, although a competent contract manufacturer with a strong service ethos can also support you in delivering service excellence.

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How a Solar Power Producer Reduced Procurement Cycle Time by 50%

Precoro

The process was as follows: employees would create a purchase order in Excel, print it, manually sign it, and circulate it for approval. Tracking and analyzing purchases across multiple locations was challenging, and there was no clear visibility or control over budgets. He also appreciates the excellent customer support.

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Essential Guide to Procurement and Project Management

Precoro

Procurement teams transform purchasing into a competitive advantage by analyzing response time and quality consistency metrics. Before kicking off your project, clearly define your strategy, identify essential products and services, and establish structured processes to manage purchases efficiently. Set Up the Bid and Purchase Process.