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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Proxima

MAY 26, 2023

Of course, predicting markets is hard, but with central banks increasing interest rates in an attempt to get inflation under control, we can be sure that whilst some price volatility has dropped, strong and stable it is not! So, what does this all mean for procurement? Let’s start with the short-term.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 10, 2022

in turn, is a boutique procurement consultancy. The main take aways from the presentation earlier this year were the following: The auto industry has made supply chain risk management a priority since the Fukushima nuclear disaster in 2011. This intermediate step is more related to Procurement and supply chain transparency.

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ivalua

JULY 7, 2020

Of course, the crisis is still very much real, affecting many people and businesses with long-lasting effects. From certain perspectives, the pandemic presents businesses a rare opportunity to accelerate on digital transformation initiatives that have been dragging over the last few years. Balancing the Imbalanced. Building Resilience.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 26, 2023

Negotiation, a crucial skill in the realms of business and procurement, demands the ability to remain calm, collected, and confident even in the most challenging situations. These films were chosen to inspire and educate both aspiring negotiators and seasoned procurement managers.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Of course, the economic viability of these types of shipments is limited to specific commodities. The Bottom Line: Agility Matters The takeaway here shouldn’t (only) be that shipping Sea/Air through Los Angeles presents a superior alternative to Dubai.

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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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HICX Solutions

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

The discussion focused on key findings from our recent Voice of the Supplier Survey and reactions to the results from an industry-insider perspective and a supplier point of view.

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Jaggaer

MAY 7, 2019

Procurement in Banking also faces unique challenges due to the tough regulatory compliance environment that sets limits on how Banks can achieve goals like cutting costs. The bank’s Chief Procurement Officer may want to change vendor. There is also, of course, plenty of scope for bribery and corruption.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 22, 2023

That’s when you can course correct in any number of ways that make your business more efficient and your customers happier. Some examples: Procurement and Co-manufacturing : What is the impact of inbound transportation issues on materials? In other words, visibility is an enabler. Why is this shift such a big deal? Lesson learned.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Over the course of the five months, we iterated on the model over seven sessions. The problem with supplier visibility is bookended into procurement processes that have gone back, not forward over the last decade. This year, the program included presentations from Dollar General, Sleep Number, and Western Digital.

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Proxima

MARCH 20, 2023

Our CPO Report showed that the economic downturn isn’t causing procurement leaders to abandon sustainability goals in 2023 but there is no doubt they are in a challenging environment. We have set out focus areas for procurement leaders looking to prioritize minimizing their emissions this year. appeared first on Proxima.

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Procurement Academy

JULY 15, 2022

By taking these insights into account, as well as market research, skill levels, portfolio gaps and more, we develop modular courses that really meet the needs of our customers and learners. For example, learners can partake in expert review sessions, whereby an experienced professional presents a problem scenario for learners to solve.

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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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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

We enable them by providing high-quality supply chain on-demand courses, guides, best practices, tools, and mentoring from industry experts. We have Courses like S&OP deployment, Supply Chain Digitalization , , and Negotiation in Procurement. Access the full course here! It is the era of digitalization.

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Freightos

APRIL 27, 2023

The article presents findings from a survey conducted across over 200 global supply chain professionals to highlight how the pandemic has increased the need for freight market intelligence and how it continues to be relevant even as supply chain issues resolve. This was, of course, an extremely popular use case for market data.

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SCM Research

APRIL 23, 2014

The story of the Fair Mouse is, of course, a little like the story of the Fairphone, recently presented here by its founder. Practice Closed-Loop System Corporate Social Responsibility Procurement Supply chain complexity Supply Chain Management Supply Chain Sustainability Transparency'

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Precoro

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Regardless of size or industry, every organization relies on procurement to achieve its objectives and stimulate growth. Procurement, the art of acquiring goods and services, is not just an option but a fundamental requirement for businesses to function smoothly. What is a Procurement Contract?

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Synovos

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The report, based on a global survey of indirect procurement professionals, reveals that 82% of respondents regard inflation as a major challenge over the next 12 months. Build Strong Relationships with Suppliers What tactics can indirect procurement professionals use to help them manage these various crises?

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Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

MARCH 23, 2016

No names of course, but this is a medium-large sized player knocking on the blue-chip door. The company has a broad European supply network and is present in most markets. I am back on line again after a few days’ holiday post completion of some challenging factory footprint project work.

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LevaData

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Supply risk management has never been as important to sourcing and procurement executives as it is today. Of course, managing disruptions has always played a prevalent role in assuring an agile, successful pipeline. At the onset of the pandemic, organizations strived to pivot and react quickly to the volatility presented to them.

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Kodiak Hub

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

The answer you want to give is “err probably if I start gathering it right now,” but of course, you simply acquiesce, grab another coffee and start working out what you need. Gathering it all is one thing, presenting it in a way that the CEO can read, understand and sign off on it in the 30 seconds he has set aside for the task is another.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

In our monthly webinar last Wednesday, I presented these results. During the webinar, a respondent asked me to not present just the facts but to give advice. Recently, I was presenting to a supply chain team in Europe. To change course, learn from history, to unlearn to rethink outcomes. Let me give you example.

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Procurement Academy

MARCH 12, 2024

In response to these challenges, Skill Dynamics is proud to introduce the Future Skills course for Cost Optimization. This article is a deep dive into this course – which is specially designed to give the professionals in your team the knowledge and skills they need to excel in strategic cost management.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 12, 2020

Hey Procurement! This interview is with Danny Wang, Vice President of Sourcing and Procurement at Canada Goose. This interview is with Danny Wang, Vice President of Sourcing and Procurement at Canada Goose. We worked in the Commodity Management organization, responsible for Strategic Sourcing and Procurement.

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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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Parade

MARCH 3, 2021

Freight brokers and 3PLs are exposed to risks on both the buy and sell sides: Depending on the supply chain, the process can involve multiple intermediaries: shipping lines, trucking companies, and charter companies, in addition to insurance firms and, of course, the customer who winds up receiving the goods.

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Instead of ‘one number forecasts,’ they present ranges of numbers, each with a probability assigned. From this detail, predictive algorithms can identify patterns that help planners respond and course-correct before crises occur. Data analytics will get simpler.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 24, 2022

At the conference, I was fortunate to see a presentation from Brent Wilson, Senior Vice President of Global Supply Chain at Qualcomm. In normal times there is no benefit, but companies need to stay the course even when demand and supply are equal. In May, I attended the Kinaxis Kinexions event in San Diego, CA.

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Elementum

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

The article also shares some compelling stats to show that schools and students are taking interest with new courses being offered and some supply chain classes seeing enrollment jump nearly 50%. Those skill sets include critical thinking, public speaking, writing and presenting, and basic statistics. Build a strong base.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

But more blatantly than ever, container liners – and especially Maersk – are on a collision course with the tech companies that provide digital infrastructure for selling goods. B2C Europe is operationally present in four key European E-commerce countries (Netherlands, France, United Kingdom, and Spain), and has offices in China.

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Jaggaer

MARCH 2, 2020

The latest Supply Chain Resilience Report published by the Business Continuity Institute in partnership with the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) provides some fascinating insights. The report’s author highlights a disconnect between actual disruptions and what procurement professionals spend their time worrying about.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 20, 2015

I find that in this world of the global multi-national that procurement processes have become convoluted and increasingly complex. (In In my opinion, we have made procurement increasingly complex without adding value. Spinnaker Management Group asked me to co-present on a demand-driven webinar with SanDisk.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 12, 2021

A year after I had started, I had a chance to present the status of the operations, and the future strategy, at a company wide leadership event. As I gave the presentation I referenced my conversation with Fiona, amongst others, as informing my direction and drive. Be brave enough to question everything.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

Before I started doing this research, I believed procurement and manufacturing were aligned. While this is the case in 50% of the organizations, there are many organizations with large alignment gaps between finance/operations and procurement/manufacturing. I thought the primary issues were between commercial teams and operations.

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Proxima

AUGUST 21, 2020

But of course, these challenges have created opportunities too. Data is king, and the past few months have proved, the faster you can access your data, the faster you can respond (infrastructure allowing, of course). Two ever-present buzzwords of modern supply chains, and for good reason. Utilize real-time data, in real time.

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Oracle SCM

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Now in its sixth year, the conference will feature over 100 sessions presented by Oracle customers, experts, and supply chain partners; in-depth product demonstrations; and numerous networking opportunities. You’ll of course find Oracle roadmap sessions outlining what’s on the horizon for our suite of solutions.

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