Unleashed

JANUARY 8, 2024

Procurement management directly impacts your bottom line, making it a critical component of running a profitable product-based business. In this article, we look at the different stages of procurement management. We’ll also explore project procurement management and the relationship between procurement and supply chain management.

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ivalua

OCTOBER 13, 2022

However, the report, produced by Procurement Leaders in partnership with Ivalua, shows that only 31% of procurement professionals said they are satisfied or very satisfied with their organization’s current visibility over its supply chain. About the research. About Procurement Leaders. Learn more at www.ivalua.com.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

To examine supply chain management priorities, performance, and anticipated trends, APQC conducted its 10 th annual Supply Chain Management Priorities and Challenges research, including a survey of more than 350 supply chain professionals from around the world and across multiple industries.

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Procurement Academy

JUNE 30, 2022

During the 1970’s oil crisis and the rampant inflation that followed, skilled procurement professionals were in demand more than ever before. While professionals have superior technology and analytics on their side, the challenges associated with procurement in a high inflation environment remain the same – and so do the solutions.

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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!

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 20, 2023

If you’re eyeing a role as a Procurement Manager (or are looking to hire one), you’re in the right place! As a procurement Manager, you’ll play a crucial role in overseeing the purchasing and procurement process for a company or organization, making sure they get the best bang for their buck.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Supply Chain Matters highlights concerns raised by automotive industry interests regarding evolving component sourcing among China based suppliers within Mexico. The report specifically cites data from Mexico’s national auto parts industry association indicating that the value of Chinese auto parts produced in Mexico and exported to the U.S.

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ivalua

JUNE 15, 2022

At our annual Ivalua NOW event in Paris, France–Ivalua asked, “Is your procurement team prepared to respond to unexpected supplier chain issues with speed and agility?”. Automation and innovation are at the forefront of the supply chain industry with procurement acting as a key enabler in the process. Körber at a Glance….

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Procurement Academy

MAY 15, 2023

Lack of core technical skills is stifling procurement and supply chain teams in the race to Industry 4.0 Lack of core technical skills is stifling procurement and supply chain teams in the race to Industry 4.0 Sam Pemberton, CEO at Skill Dynamics, said: “Investing in new technologies is only half the battle.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 14, 2020

In a recent webinar, “ How to Leverage S2P Platforms to Enable Supply Chain Resilience ,” procurement experts from Forrester, Ivalua and Procurement Leaders discussed how digital transformation and the technologies that enable it can help companies mitigate risk and be more agile and resilient.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 18, 2023

Such predictions concern governments, populations, and industries. I want to focus on industrial water requirements. 3] When industrial requirements collide with personal requirements, unrest and political action are inevitable. ” For many industries, access to water, like access to electricity, is a matter of survival.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

For the past ten years, Supply Chain Matters has highlighted the cyclical business factors of the global ocean container industry, namely industry competitive cycles of overcapacity in numbers of vessels chasing levels of global shipping demand needs. Since that time, quite a lot has occurred.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 3, 2024

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliate the Supply Chain Matters blog shares samples of individual prediction snapshots that will be included in our Annual 2024 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains Research Advisory publishing later this month.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 21, 2023

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group announces that our latest Research Advisory, 2023 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains is now available for reading. Readers can download this complimentary report by accessing our Research Center. All rights reserved.

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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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Procurement Academy

AUGUST 2, 2023

Procurement and supply chain professionals face numerous challenges that can lead to the online phenomenon known as “quiet quitting.” The prevalence of quiet quitting has a significant impact on organizations and the industry with a recent Gallup survey reporting that $7.8

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Proxima

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

For the legal industry, there are certainly widespread plans to use AI to drive greater operational benefits. And what for procurement teams? Procurement will need to understand all the ways that AI could transform how attorneys manage their work and what challenges AI could create for legal suppliers that need to be considered.

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Precoro

AUGUST 26, 2021

Or procurement? Although quite similar, procurement and purchasing are two distinctive processes , and understanding the difference between them can help facilitate your organization’s success. Scroll down to find: Procurement and purchasing: side-by-side comparison table ; Procurement and purchasing defined. Procurement.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 6, 2023

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliate the Supply Chain Matters blog shares select individual prediction snapshots that are included in our Annual 2023 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains Research Advisory publishing later this month. Prediction Background.

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ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

The introduction of E-Procurement: Price and availability are not the only factors to be considered in a purchasing decision, especially now that a strong supply chain has become an unmissable element for every company in today’s business climate (Namulo, 2017). Furthermore, e-procurement enables price negotiation and supplier evaluation.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group highlights a 2024 prediction of added labor activism continuing across industry supply chains in 2024. Automotive Industry The United Auto Workers recently announced increased organizing efforts after the labor union’s 2023 labor contract gains with U.S.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 8, 2015

Is there a greater need for supply chain research today than in the past, and if so, why? That was my opening question to Steve Raetz, Director of Research and Market Intelligence at C.H. Robinson , in a recent episode of Talking Logistics titled, “ When Shippers, 3PLS, and Universities Collaborate on Supply Chain Research.”

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Precoro

MAY 22, 2023

This process, known as IT procurement, requires comprehensive steps with clear objectives and vendor selection criteria to ensure that technology investments align with business goals and yield a return on investment (ROI). This article encompasses the best practices for planning and executing successful IT procurement strategies.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 31, 2022

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group highlights the release of a second published research advisory on the Importance of supply chain and HR alignment for talent lifecycle needs. In late January, we announced general availability of Part One of a three-part research advisory series. Background. Management skills.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 29, 2024

Windshield time is a wonderful time to catch up with friends and do research. Most believe that Gartner would be of better service to the industry to adopt more of a Horses for Courses Strategy. Sidestep the industry hype cycles and sales vernacular. Don’t run a selection process through procurement or finance.

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Logistics Bureau

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

The best way to understand the difference between procurement and purchasing in a business is to consider the process involved in buying a car, says Logistics Bureau’s procurement specialist, Trent Morris. Procurement First, Purchasing Follows. The first part, where you are doing research into the industry, that’s procurement.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 19, 2023

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group via its affiliated Supply Chain Matters blog provides supply chain focused perspectives on this week’s indications of slower economic growth across China. and China continue, especially concerning deemed key strategic industries, commodities and industry supply networks.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 22, 2023

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliated Supply Chain Matters blog announces availability of our latest Supply Chain Technology Market Education Research Advisory titled: Caution and Oversight Required in the Use of Generative AI Applications. The advisory provides our initial consul to clients and readers.

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Procurement Academy

JUNE 30, 2022

During the 1970’s oil crisis and the rampant inflation that followed, skilled procurement professionals were in demand more than ever before. While professionals have superior technology and analytics on their side, the challenges associated with procurement in a high inflation environment remain the same – and so do the solutions.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Chris is a Senior Research Scientist at MIT and serves as the Executive Director of the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics (CTL). He is also the founder of the MIT FreightLab – a research initiative that focuses on improving the way freight transportation is designed, procured, and managed.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 12, 2022

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group , through its affiliated Supply Chain Matters blog, announces the release of a second published research advisory in an overall three-part series: The Importance of Supply Chain and Human Resources Strategy Alignment for Addressing Talent Recruitment and Retention Needs- Part Two. Bob Ferrari.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 7, 2022

The pandemic has exposed flaws in business practices across industries, which have been acutely felt in their supply chain and procurement operations. Of the professionals surveyed, 59% saw the gap between procurement/sourcing and supply chain to be a major disconnect, and the most pressing pain point.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Bloomberg, citing informed sources, reported today that Apple’s senior most procurement executive is leaving the company after a viral TikTok video provided an off-color statement in an attempt of humor. COO Williams is noted as now acting as chief procurement executive until another executive is named to this leadership position.

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OptiProERP

MAY 18, 2023

So what is procurement? Procurement is acquiring goods, services, or works from an external source. Procurement can be done by a government agency, a private organization, or an individual, and it can involve purchasing anything from pencils to complex machinery. What Are the Types of Procurement?

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Procurement Academy

OCTOBER 26, 2022

LONDON, 26th October 2022: More than half (53%) of senior procurement professionals say that retention in their function has decreased in the last three years – and 47% admit this is a problem, according to a report released today by high-impact digital training provider, Skill Dynamics.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Marc is the Co-founder and CEO of Fishtail, a Boston based fintech company that empowers freight forwarders to finance the movement and procurement of goods – for small and medium businesses (SMBs) around the world. Marc is a serial entrepreneur, specializing in applying advanced artificial intelligence and IoT to the supply chain industry.

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HICX Solutions

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

His expertise is wide-ranging, from supply chain logistics, procurement analytics, and marketing through to innovation. Similar to many thought leaders within procurement and supply chain space, Dave also started working in this area originally by chance. Dave is continuously engaged in research.

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