Supply Chain Game Changer
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
Digital Procurement article and permission to publish here provided by Katherine Barrios of xeneta.com. The Hackett Group has recently released their analysis of their procurement benchmarking database. It demonstrates the advantages of working with a digital procurement strategy. Important Digital Procurement Trends.
Supply Chain Game Changer
AUGUST 18, 2021
There are many carriers and shipping companies specializing in the transportation of different types of cargo in different vehicle types. Like most companies, a trucking firm has various departments, including administration, procurement, accounting and finance, logistics, and transportation. Flowers may also need this service.
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ThroughPut
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
u can’t just turn around a giant cargo ship. Even at some of the world’s best supply chains, redirecting chemicals and other products is a Herculean effort. Once the cargo has shipped, there is no “backsies.” On the contrary, you should be exploring all your procurement options globally, nationally, and locally.
Supply Chain View from the Field
NOVEMBER 12, 2014
I was in Houston yesterday evening, speaking to a large group of procurement executives at a roundtable held by KPMG’s Procurement Advisory Group, at the fabulous Brennan’s restaurant on Smith Street. However, with the price of oil down in the $70′s, I did sense a bit of uneasiness in the air.
ThroughPut
DECEMBER 3, 2019
You can’t just turn around a giant cargo ship. Even at some of the world’s best supply chains, redirecting chemicals and other products is a Herculean effort. Once cargo has shipped, there are no “backsies.” Everything from custom duties to cargo inspections can create bottlenecks within the supply chain.
ThroughPut
OCTOBER 28, 2019
You can’t just turn around a giant cargo ship. Even at some of the world’s best supply chains, redirecting chemicals and other products is a Herculean effort. Once cargo has shipped, there are no “backsies.” Everything from custom duties to cargo inspections can create bottlenecks within the supply chain.
Supply Chain Opz
NOVEMBER 9, 2014
Research from APQC’s Open Standards Benchmarking in procurement shows that organizations without formal SRM programs report 121 percent longer supplier lead times. Reducing lead times from suppliers can help turn inventory faster, freeing up cash and ultimately satisfying customers.
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