Procurement Academy

MARCH 2, 2023

With 65 learners based in countries including Sweden, Bulgaria, France, Switzerland, Germany, the US, Taiwan and China, they have some challenges to overcome. After implementing several new procurement processes, Group Director Purchasing, Nicolas Robardet, identified a number of competencies which required development within the team.

Case Study 52

Case Study Purchasing Training Negotiating Skills Study 52

SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Ensuring Timely Repairs: Having a well-managed inventory of spare parts ensures quick and timely repairs. Improving Employee Productivity: A well-managed spare parts inventory ensures that employees can swiftly access the components they need. Let’s explore the key strategies to ensure your maintenance operations run smoothly.

Inventory Reduction 64

Inventory Reduction Optimal Sourcing Expense Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 64

Supply Chains Rock

JUNE 3, 2009

This article in MarineLog reported that "Toyota had to rent a boat in Sweden to store 2,500 extra cars from inventory.". I still have bitter memories of all the T-Mobile shops in Austria running out of iPhones on the launch day. Toyota is also curious at #10. But overall I tip my hat to AMR and look forward to the next top 25 in 2010.

Procurement Analytics 100

Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement SCM Supply Chain 100

SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Services Matias Offer on SCMDOJO Logistics Consulting Maritime Freight Sourcing and Procurement Logistics Technology Sourcing Executive Mentoring Guide: Matias, our supply chain consultant, has also created Maritime Freight Sourcing and Procurement Guide , which is available from SCMDOJO Academy.

Supply Chain Design Software 59

Supply Chain Design Software Negotiating Skills Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software 59

Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 19, 2024

China and Sweden auto producer Volvo has indicated that gearboxes needed to build conventional combustion vehicles at a plant in Belgium were delayed, forcing the company to halt production for three days. retailers are already experiencing notifications of extended arrival times of ordered inventory. Some European and U.S.

Shipping 52

Shipping Transportation Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning 52

Requis

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

If I want to know what are the top strategies to reduce my inventory, there should be a blog about that. CIPS talks about AI in procurement, but not about what key skills you need to be a user of AI in procurement. It’s a shame, really, because the basic knowledge about supply chain should be available to the masses.

Supply Chain Planning Software 75

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Education Supply Chain Software 75

RELEX Solutions

JANUARY 22, 2018

Apoteksgruppen has been using RELEX’s solution since 2014 to make its replenishment and inventory management more efficient. Apoteksgruppen is one of the largest pharmacy chains in Sweden. Previously, Apoteksgruppen had no inventory management system. Case Apoteksgruppen: Managing the Complexity of a Pharmacy Business.

Optimal Sourcing 28

Optimal Sourcing Forecasting Software Inventory Management Software Optimization Software 28