SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Whether you’re a seasoned procurement professional or just stepping into the world of sourcing and acquisitions, understanding the nuances of procurement synonyms can make all the difference. So, get ready to elevate your communication skills and gain a deeper understanding of the procurement domain.

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Procurement Academy

JUNE 15, 2022

Ethics play a major role in procurement and with the increasing use of technology and consumer behavior changes, it’s something to take seriously as an organization. An example of how ethics comes into play in procurement is in supplier selection, evaluation, negotiation and ultimately awarding business. Ethics training.

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HICX Solutions

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Stephen is Chief Procurement Officer at Kantar , a data analytics and brand consulting media company based in London. Stephen talks to us about why now is the best time to get a foot in the door of the procurement industry. Stephen talks to us about why now is the best time to get a foot in the door of the procurement industry.

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Procurement Academy

JUNE 15, 2022

Ethics play a major role in procurement and with increasing use of technology and consumer behavior changes, it’s something to take seriously as an organization. An example of how ethics comes into play in procurement is in supplier selection, evaluation, negotiation and ultimately awarding business. Fair and unbiased treatment.

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ivalua

APRIL 5, 2019

In my last two articles ( here and here ) I’ve been talking about the need for Procurement to think about how we can move beyond our historical transactional role and embrace approaches to help drive competitive advantage and real value for our organisations. It’s not just the cars themselves either.

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Precoro

MARCH 31, 2023

March 21 was the second annual iteration of World Sustainable Procurement Day , an online event organized by the Sustainable Procurement Pledge team, SPP Chapters, SPP Champions, and partners to raise awareness about the importance of ethical procurement and to share the best sustainability practices with organizations worldwide.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

More than one Procurement department has learned this the hard way. Conversely, some Procurement departments have discovered that non-strategic suppliers, or even tier two suppliers, offer them innovative solutions to alleviate the shortage. Nevertheless, an effective Procurement department doesn’t stop there.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 17, 2018

The Hackett Group and Ivalua have been working together for some months to assess the status of Digital Procurement transformation and lessons learned from early adopters. Digital Procurement – a place we are planning to visit soon (and hopefully stay). Here are the top takeaways from that Webinar and from the full research.:

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Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2018

With the digitization of the source-to-pay process being a key initiative for many chief procurement officers, to the inherent automation which promises to accelerate innovations such as artificial intelligence (AI), digitization is growing. However, it is fundamental to empowering procurement success in the modern age.

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Freightos

MARCH 17, 2019

The annual fixed-price contract is the current go-to for ocean freight procurement. Just like streaming replaced that iPod as a better way of listening to music, ocean freight procurement now has a better way. But Does Fixed Ocean Price Procurement Need Fixing? This, of course, requires a reputable global freight index.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 15, 2020

Digital Procurement article, and permission to publish here, provided by Sam Jenks at kodiakrating.com. Navigating the complexity of the global supply chain as a procurement professional can sometimes feel like taking a walk through the Amazon without a compass, or entering into outer space without an oxygen tank. Don’t Panic!

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 10, 2022

in turn, is a boutique procurement consultancy. The company works hard to meet the demanding requirements for quality, innovation, and cost from their OEM customers. This intermediate step is more related to Procurement and supply chain transparency. Autoliv is the largest supplier of safety systems to the automotive industry.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 22, 2023

And progress comes in increments both large and small as we build on the breakthroughs and innovations that have come before. That’s when you can course correct in any number of ways that make your business more efficient and your customers happier. In other words, visibility is an enabler. Why is this shift such a big deal?

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Eyvo

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Many of us think of digital procurement as a way to reduce purchase costs and increase efficiencies. One example of value addition can be in the form of supplier collaboration and developing long-term relationships with them. Technological infrastructure has been a blessing in disguise for the modern procurement world.

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HICX Solutions

AUGUST 11, 2021

SXM Webinar Series with Art of Procurement. In the first of a three-part Art of Procurement Live Webinar Series ‘Putting the Supplier Experience at the Forefront of Strategic Procurement’ in partnership with HICX, we focus on how to make the business case for Supplier Experience Management (SXM). . Impact on the ecosystem.

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QAD

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Computer chips were recently in short supply and the shortage list has included children’s pain relievers, EV components, eggs and, of course, toilet paper at times. In the United States for example, many companies have been considering – and some already taken – strategies like near-shoring and reshoring.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 18, 2017

Let’s take another look at how procurement, computing power, industry 4.0, cyber security, advanced robotics and automation became top priorities for research, development, and implementation throughout the past year’s operations in the manufacturing industry. . Procurement Operations Became Decentralized and Adaptable.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Check out What Exactly Is Procurement? There has been transformation in the Procurement function over the past decade. A Paradigm Shift in the Procurement Function. The Evolution of Procurement’s Value Proposition. Are we witnessing the dawn of a big shift in the way strategic procurement is done? Subscribe Here!

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Taulia

JANUARY 19, 2021

In the last 12 months, procurement teams have evolved rapidly while adapting to the new landscape. While every company will have its own complexities and procurement challenges, the following actions may help address supply chain risk: Segment the supplier base to identify which suppliers are most essential to the business.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Our survey of the global procurement community and the subsequent report, Digital Transformation in Procurement: How Close Are We? revealed heightened awareness of digital technologies and their potential to transform the procurement function, but little progress over the past two years. It identified a couple of key challenges.

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Eyvo

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Many of us think of digital procurement as a way to reduce purchase costs and increase efficiencies. One example of value addition can be in the form of supplier collaboration and developing long-term relationships with them. Technological infrastructure has been a blessing in disguise for the modern procurement world.

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Claritum

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. Address Procurement Strategy. Focus Procurement on supplier optimisation. Don’t lose Procurement’s focus on costs. Keep Procurement up to date. Procurement is a complex multidisciplinary team activity that crosses all areas of the business. Introduction. Remove the noise.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

3) CIPS – Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply | 16.3k CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply) is a global organisation designed to deliver a positive impact across the supply chain industry with world-class education and training. . Procurement Jobs in Future. Procurement Jobs in Future.

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ivalua

JUNE 29, 2020

Now, of course the systems of healthcare differ but overall the level and growth is certainly a concern. Baylor, Scott & White (BSW) presents a great example of achieving digital transformation powered by supply chain. Perhaps explore a self-distribution model and more transactional automation with procure-to-pay solutions. .

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Claritum

AUGUST 4, 2020

Introduction Procurement is a complex. The variables and complexities of purchasing products and services, from basic supplies through to strategic purchases, make Procurement a key. the procurement function. the procurement function. The procurement environment is dynamic and constantly changing with.

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Xeeva

MAY 6, 2019

During our discussion, we chatted about the impact of technology on the future of procurement, and how to prepare for these inevitable changes. XEEVA: As technology is evolving, procurement and supply chain are also evolving at a faster rate. CHARLOTTE: I think the whole role of procurement will change in the future.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Herculean efforts by Procurement and Supply Chain departments to keep supplies flowing have prevented even more extreme disruptions than what we’ve experienced, but have inadvertently created additional risks. . The default destiny, for those that maintain their current course, is supply disruption and the results that accompany it. .

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 15, 2020

I firmly believe that the rebound of the economy requires strong supply chains, but to make this happen, we need to turn our backs on historic practices and innovate new ways of working. An example is a focus on moving and buying ventilators without an assessment of the availability of critical parts and skilled therapists.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2021

In my Logistics Viewpoints article in April 2021, Building Profitability with Agility while Digitally Transforming the Supply Chain , I mentioned that we will continue to explore here the concrete steps in the digital journey and examples of determination from the top in addition to logistics operations. The payoff is well worth it.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 19, 2023

As a result of these God given advantages, farmers have exploited these and through innovation managed to feed a big part of the world far beyond what that country or region needs for their own consumption. He has been the architect of agri-food clusters in Indonesia and Malaysia.

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Parade

MARCH 3, 2021

This post is part of a , series of posts that aims to shed light on the many new and innovative freight tech solutions that empower freight brokers to transform digitally. And in the example of invoices, the unwieldy process of cross-referencing and auditing means that fraud in the logistics business is all too common.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 13, 2022

National Association of Educational Procurement. For example, Giuseppe Borsellino (ex-Michael Page) shared his wealth of knowledge on How to Get a Job in Supply Chain Management? How To Create A Logistics Resume – Tips & Example. National Association of Educational Procurement. Michael Page. Naukri Gulf. Naukri Gulf.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 5, 2017

The near-infinite processing power Cloud computing provides (along with other technological innovations) will cause everyone in the supply chain and logistics field to unlearn the way we’ve always done things, everything from the way we design software applications to how we design and manage supply chain processes.

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EcoVadis

DECEMBER 22, 2014

Increased competition, higher customer expectations and shifting attitudes and awareness towards the environment and sustainability are a few of the pressures impacting the ever-changing world of procurement. Procurement will have to work in a much more cross-functional role. Expected lifetime of a product is becoming ever shorter.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

MARCH 14, 2013

Our next SCRC meeting will focus on “The Future of Procurement”, and will be held on April 29-30, at the NC State University Club in Raleigh, NC. An important theme that will be explored at this meeting is around the role of procurement individuals in the future.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The answer depends, of course, on your company’s objectives and, particularly, on your customer service promises. It’s a random approach in which, for example, a consignment of electric blenders might find a home in a storage location between bottles of shampoo on one side, and dog collars on the other. What Next for Toyota IM?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 2, 2020

Things are only going to get bigger and better in the future, with digital innovation poised to take over the sector. A recurring evaluation along with agile innovation can set your business on track to savings and growth in the long run. Understanding the possibilities of innovation is important. Hybrid solutions are the best.

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