SCMDOJO

JULY 3, 2023

In today’s fast-paced and competitive business landscape, organizations across industries are realizing the immense value of effective procurement practices. Procurement professionals play a vital role in driving operational efficiency, cost savings, and strategic decision-making. But how do you get started? Do not worry!

Purchasing Training 81

Purchasing Training Negotiating Skills Buyer Training Manufacturing Procurement 81

ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Love it or hate it, daily necessities need to be purchased. Whichever reasons fuel the motivations of your target market, here are the top trends shaping how they’ll buy – and how you can stay front of mind and ahead of the competition. eCommerce Purchases and “The New Normal” Retail Categories. Ah, the joy of shopping.

Supply Chain Planning Software 177

Supply Chain Planning Software Trends Retail Forecasting Software 177

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!

Procurement Solutions 90

Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics Procurement Eliminating Excel in Purchasing 90

Kinaxis

AUGUST 24, 2015

It never ceases to surprise me when I hear how many enterprises entrust a mission-critical task to the desktop spreadsheet software Excel®. Consider the Supply Chain Insights report, Research in Review (Nov 2014), that states: “Many companies have five to 30 Enterprise Resource Planning systems and two to three supply chain planning systems.

S&OP 100

S&OP Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Forecasting Software 100

Locus

MAY 15, 2023

The direct-to-consumer (D2C) model has been gaining popularity among customers for some time now as manufacturers get a lot more room to provide customized brand experiences that bring a lot more delight to consumers, which in turn strengthen brand loyalty. These sentiments reflect in the consistent growth of theIndian D2C market.

Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Cost Reduction Strategies Price Mitigation Strategies SCM Supply Chain Strategy 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 5, 2021

Get Our EBOOK HERE. Just-in-time” production has become a hallmark of today’s Supply Chains. Case in point: research firm Gartner includes the speed of inventory turns as a key metric in its annual Top 25 List recognizing companies for their excellence in Supply Chain. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

Sourcing Strategies 52

Sourcing Strategies Material Savings Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 15, 2021

Get Our EBOOK HERE. One of the best ways to shorten your delivery window is to reduce lead time. A deeper understanding of what lead time is, its components, and how reducing it can help your business grow. What is lead time? Each element of your supply chain has its own lead time. Drop Shipping Teddy Bears!

Inventory Reduction 98

Inventory Reduction Material Savings Price Reduction Manufacturing Procurement 98