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How can sales determine what is important to procurement when selling to them?

NC State SCRC

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!

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Fueling Success: Career in Supply Chain Guide

SCMDOJO

We have Courses like S&OP deployment, Supply Chain Digitalization , , and Negotiation in Procurement. Whether it’s purchasing, procurement, transport, technology, facilities, or other specialized areas, understanding your passion will influence the subsequent steps in this rewarding career path.

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Lead Time Definition – How to Calculate & Reduce it?

SCMDOJO

This total time can be further categorized into key components: Procurement Lead Time: This dimension, situated in the upstream supply chain, covers the duration from placing an order to receiving it. Procurement Lead Time: Efficient procurement lead time ensures timely access to raw materials, a fundamental step toward efficient production.

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11 Tips to Take Your Supply Chain Career to the Next Level

SCMDOJO

Read More on Top 20 Verified Supply Chain Experts You can Hire on our Website SCM DOJO! Check your progress regularly to see what’s working well and where you can improve. This approach promotes continuous improvement, helping you stay on track and succeed in your career.

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Accelerate your Supply Chain Management at Oracle OpenWorld 2019

Oracle SCM

By Evelyn Tao , Product Marketing Manager, Oracle SCM. For our current Oracle SCM Cloud Customers, we will also be hosting an exclusive SCM Focus Group where we will be discussing your transformation to the cloud and diving into how transformational tech is helping to build more predictive and agile business operations.

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The Essential Reference Guide for a Supply Chain Leader

GlobalTranz

2) Implement Continuous Improvement Projects ( Lean, Process Capability, Six Sigma ) with Key Strategic Suppliers to Drive Cost-Out and Supply Base Capability. . 4) Improve Materials Management Competency in Supply Base. .

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10 Signs You Should Reboot Your Lean Program!

Supply Chain Game Changer

And I could see some focus on continuous improvement. Some facilities would be reporting on continuous improvement activity but it happened occasionally. Other facilities had no continuous improvement activity at all. Lean and Six Sigma both have their place in driving continuous improvement.