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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Enterra Insights

MARCH 1, 2022

”[3] Below are some of the trends affecting the food and beverage landscape. Food and Beverage Trends. And Generation Z is maturing into adulthood and will shape trends with its interest in ethical sourcing, sustainability and local food.”[4] In 2020, 57% of American households purchased plant-based foods.”

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Retail Trends. This trend was reflected in holiday spending. Digital Path to Purchase taken more often. During the early days of the pandemic, consumers were often forced to take the digital path to purchase. between November 1 and Christmas Eve.”[2] So, what does the new year hold in store for the retail sector?

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 16, 2022

… An increase in online shopping has furthered the trend, creating greater demand for warehouses to hold ordered items. Last Mile Innovation. For that reason, retailers continue to look for innovative ways to reduce costs. The Swiss project is not the only last mile innovation in the works. As Robert J.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 16, 2022

… An increase in online shopping has furthered the trend, creating greater demand for warehouses to hold ordered items. Last Mile Innovation. For that reason, retailers continue to look for innovative ways to reduce costs. The Swiss project is not the only last mile innovation in the works. As Robert J.

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ivalua

AUGUST 17, 2021

What does Procurement mean? An organization’s Procurement function is responsible for managing spend, in other words the buying goods and services that are used to make the products sold to customers as well as the purchasing of products and services used to run the organization on a day to day basis.

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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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Precoro

DECEMBER 11, 2023

As part of the larger procurement process, sourcing involves finding and evaluating suppliers for goods or services that need to be purchased. Goals beyond the best purchasing price fall into strategic sourcing. In many cases, new companies start with simple sourcing to get the procurement process rolling.

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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).

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 6, 2021

The common themes around manufacturing trends point to these changes. Customers pay for the use of equipment through recurring operating charges rather than purchasing outright. AI-powered applications can propose new solutions to operational issues. The 4th generation manufacturing environment. The digital factory.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

Check out What is Virtual Procurement and Why Should You Care? Where is procurement, outsourcing, sourcing, supply chain, and purchasing going? Secondarily, we will include information from other procurement professionals and procurement firms about their experiences, what they forecast, and what they are seeing.

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Eyvo

JANUARY 15, 2019

There is no shortage of predictions from procurement experts and companies. Anyone can purchase products and services so procurement, as a department, has the challenge of showing value in every aspect of their existence. The race for procuring, pun intended, the best talent has been challenging. Technology.

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DELMIA Quintiq

AUGUST 7, 2023

Competition is intensifying with industrial equipment companies racing to out-innovate each other. Agility and the ability to adapt to today’s complex industry trends become key to successful and competitive production and operations.

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Synovos

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Improve Operational Efficiency and Eliminate Internal Complexity Through Digital Procurement From better spend visibility to reduced order times and more, can your organization afford to miss out on the benefits of digital procurement? “Any good procurement team needs access to reliable data.”

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Clear Spider

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Shorter trend cycles, rising costs of goods, and high demand for seasonal products like candy, costumes, and decorations are all haunting manufacturers and retailers globally. In the fast-paced world of seasonal inventory, trend forecasting is crucial for success. However, the modern business landscape is far from what it once was.

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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

JUNE 8, 2023

Key Last-mile Delivery Technology Solutions How can technology directly impact last-mile operations and improve the customer experience? To Build or To Buy Companies looking to implement new or improve existing delivery technology face a crucial decision: should they build an in-house platform or buy an existing solution from a vendor?

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

Here I share insights on the work we are doing on the Network of Networks, and Five Trends that Excite Me. I am facilitating a workshop between supply chain business visionaries and technology innovators. At this small session we will explore these new trends: What is the role of blockchain in the future of building value networks?

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 26, 2021

To narrow the discussion, I will look at the technology trends identified by two of the world’s largest consulting firms — Deloitte and Gartner. Each firm has identified nine technology trends they believe will have significant impacts on businesses over the next couple of years. Below are Deloitte’s nine technology trends.

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Eyvo

JANUARY 15, 2019

There is no shortage of predictions from procurement experts and companies. Anyone can purchase products and services so procurement, as a department, has the challenge of showing value in every aspect of their existence. The race for procuring, pun intended, the best talent has been challenging. Technology.

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ThroughPut

MARCH 28, 2024

Food Production AI tools can drive advanced predictive analytics with precision forecasting for weather and crop yield predictions. Food Retail In the food retail sector, AI has been helping reduce wastage as the tools can more accurately predict the demand for products. All for the good. Let’s find out more about this in this article.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

So what are the main trends in manufacturing you need to know for 2022? We shed some light on current trends – and what’s around the corner. Global manufacturing trends The Covid pandemic has raged across the world over the last two years, upending the manufacturing industry. The adoption of Industry 4.0

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Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2018

It’s not news to anyone that digitization is a roaring trend and I’m here to say: embrace it. 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.

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Unleashed

MAY 25, 2023

Many factors go into effective inventory planning, including: Supplier lead times Inventory storage costs Inventory turnover rate Seasonality and sales trends Understocking risks (potential lost sales and reputational damage) Shipping costs What is the purpose of inventory planning? This will reveal trends and changes in demand over time.

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Silvon Software

MAY 1, 2024

In an era where data is the new oil, businesses are constantly seeking innovative ways to extract valuable insights from their vast data reservoirs. Predictive Analytics has emerged as a pivotal tool in this quest, offering unprecedented foresight into market trends, consumer behavior, and operational efficiencies.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 6, 2019

7 KPIs Your Procurement Team May Be Ignoring! But, when my mom was buying a new vehicle, she didn’t decide to scrap the vehicle from 1993 and purchase one from 1995. In some cases — yes, organizations are changing their attitudes and becoming incredibly innovative in their restructuring of traditional business practices.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 30, 2022

According to the staff at Scorpion Planogram, at the height of the pandemic, “Many [consumers went] to brick-and-mortar stores with specific purchases in mind, whether that meant a large, well-planned grocery trip or an expedition to find a good reusable mask.”[2] The post Will Grocery Center Store Trends Persist After Covid?

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Arena Solutions

APRIL 4, 2023

As the list of new technologies and innovative software solutions keeps mounting, graduates are excited by the prospects of learning and using new technologies like cloud CAD/CAM software, 3D printing, cloud-native product lifecycle management (PLM), quality management systems (QMS), and robotics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 11, 2023

In early November, my colleague Steve Banker wrote an article looking at the top supply chain trends for 2023 and beyond. Top Five Transportation Trends ; Chris Cunnane. Supply chain disruptions have brought about an age of innovation. So, let’s take a look now at the 15 most popular logistics stories of 2022.

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

That’s why we eat, sleep, and breathe innovation and never stop looking for ways to help our customers get the most out of their partnership with us and make their supply chains a force for good in the world. However, using that same data to draw conclusions from current trends to determine future demand can be difficult. lost sales).

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SupplyShift

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and mass shortages of basic goods like toilet paper, the world is realizing the pivotal role that procurement plays in the everyday running of businesses and global commerce. Here are some steps to simplify sustainability and set procurement teams up for success: Align Leadership and Sustainability Teams.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 29, 2021

”[2] Below are some of the other trends experts suggest are impacting the CPG sector. Consumer Packaged Goods Trends. As most people know, the pandemic and resulting lockdowns forced consumers to use the digital path to purchase for many of the products they desired to buy, including food. Rise in e-commerce.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

” Below are some of the retail trends identified by the National Retail Federation and other subject matter experts that could impact the sector this coming year. Retail trends in 2021. Instead of clicking through to a third-party website, users can make purchases right from the social media app or site. ”[3].

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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. Another aspect of what makes digital procurement stand out is that of mitigating risk and increasing spend visibility. Technological infrastructure has been a blessing in disguise for the modern procurement world.

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Proxima

JUNE 5, 2023

In the world of procurement and supply chain, this is an important moment to pivot our approach. As the economic climate tightens and price increases become less of a viable tool to increase profits, business leaders will shift their focus to maintaining or improving margins through cost reduction.

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ivalua

MARCH 5, 2023

March 6, 2023 | | Ivalua NOW by Eloise Barnum 5 Reasons to Attend 2023 Ivalua NOW Paris – Breaking New Ground We are thrilled to invite procurement leaders, innovators, customers, and colleagues to Ivalua NOW Paris. Let’s come together and explore innovative methods to unleash the hidden power of our teams.

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