Cathy Roberson

MAY 25, 2025

Rethinking supply chains is a reader-supported publication. The topic/report will be on the logistics M&A so far this year. Reported May 20 Let me take a moment to comment on our global sourcing strategy. Today, more than 50% of our purchases are sourced in the United States. A busy week in retail earnings!

Purchasing Skills 67

Purchasing Skills Negotiating Skills Price Reduction Vendor Strategies 67

Enterra Insights

MARCH 7, 2018

“But in today’s connected, digital economy, visibility and transparency have never been easier to obtain — even across complex, global supply chains.”[1] This led to the development of an array of supply chain technologies — RFIDs, remote sensing, satellite monitoring, even blockchain-based tools.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning 100

Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

Across our many blog posts, videos, webinars, eBooks, and other shared content, you’ll find a wealth of information about various aspects of outsourcing in the supply chain. However, I can’t recall writing a general guide about exploiting outsourcing opportunities to improve your supply chain.

Optimal Sourcing 98

Optimal Sourcing Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings Inventory Reduction 98

AFFLINK

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

Successful supply chain management requires a company to recover from disruptions, which are a normal part of any business. The cost of recovery from a disruption in procurement management depends on factors such as supply source, volume, manufacturing location and inventory. Quantifying by Spend.

Optimal Sourcing 74

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Optimization Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Strategy 74

Cathy Roberson

MAY 8, 2025

Rethinking supply chains is a reader-supported publication. Reported April 22 Our trends in April have held consistent with March, and while market conditions remain soft, we've seen no appreciable downturn over the past two weeks, despite the tariff environment. Automotive Parts Genuine Parts , Q1 ending March 31.

Negotiating Skills 52

Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills Negotiate Pricing Price Reduction 52

Supply Chain Movement

JANUARY 21, 2016

Those companies take an integral view of supply and demand, including the financial impact of mediumterm risks. Supply Chain Media and consultancy firm Involvation have developed this checklist to provide insight into the added value and the potential of your current S&OP process. Anticipate. Involvement. Bouvet Island.

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S&OP Guinea-Bissau Supply and Demand Virgin Islands 60

EcoVadis

MAY 15, 2016

140 procurement execs, human rights experts, analysts, NGO leaders gathered in London on May 4 last week to exchange on practices and discuss the potential impact, pitfalls and response strategies to UK Modern Slavery Act. the buyer would discover their key suppliers and start purchasing directly). What to write in reports.

Procurement Analytics 40

Procurement Analytics Cambodia Optimal Sourcing Resource Reduction 40