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What is Purchase Price Variance (PPV) and How to Calculate it?

SCMDOJO

Introduction Gardner, (1954) and Huntzinger, (2007) define Purchase price variance (PPV) as a metric used to measure the effectiveness of cost-saving efforts by calculating the difference between the planned cost (standard pricing) allocated for purchasing activities and the actual cost incurred.

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Strategic Sourcing + Smart Solutions: The Unbeatable Duo for Procurement Success

SCMDOJO

Think of them as apples and gearseach essential and effective on its own, yet when combined; they create a formidable mechanism for achieving procurement excellence. However, they create an unbeatable duo for procurement excellence. This allows procurement professionals to base their decisions on hard evidence rather than intuition.

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From Buzzword to Business Driver: How RFID is Fueling AI in Manufacturing

QAD

This is the year that AI stops being just a buzzword and begins to evolve into an operational imperative for manufacturers, retail and supply chain companies. Inflation, high interest rates, supply chain disruption and trade issues are putting a squeeze on companies everywhere.

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The Importance of Packaging in Supply Chain!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Packaging systems play an integral role in supply chain operations, from manufacturing to distribution of products to end users. Many packaging options are available in the market, providing excellent protection for items people buy online or in physical stores. Product Packaging Ideas to Reduce Costs!

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How To Reboot Your Supply Chain and Conquer the Top 5 High-Tech Challenges

BlueYonder

To remain competitive, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) must adapt by embracing advanced forecasting technologies and strategies that incorporate real-time data, AI and advanced analytics to improve accuracy in todays dynamic market. The quest for efficiency often leads manufacturers to adopt the “pearl chain” model.

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Retail Supply Chain Management: A Guide

Logistics Bureau

Retail Supply Chain Costs These costs will of course vary by company and sector and are just an example. That’s why retailers place so much focus on buying well. So for the retail Supply Chain in particular, improving service and reducing cost is all about trade offs and taking an end to end view of the Supply Chain.

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From Reactive to Proactive: How Arena Supply Chain Intelligence Tackles Component Risk

Arena Solutions

WHAT INSPIRED THE CREATION OF SUPPLY CHAIN INTELLIGENCE? Nathan: Many of our customers depend on contract manufacturers to build their products. Sustaining engineering teams can readily address supply chain issues throughout the product lifecycle and ensure on-time delivery. Guy: And it’s not just about access.