Procurement Academy

AUGUST 25, 2022

Thus, training in logistics management is rightly prioritized by organizations as optimizing this process can lead to increased profits. It is clear that logistics training is a fundamental factor to successfully manage any company’s operations. So how can organizations train employees for effective logistics management?

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SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Whether you’re a seasoned procurement professional or just stepping into the world of sourcing and acquisitions, understanding the nuances of procurement synonyms can make all the difference. So, get ready to elevate your communication skills and gain a deeper understanding of the procurement domain.

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Precoro

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Procurement is a complex and dynamic process involving strategic planning and several stages of execution, from sourcing to paying and reporting. Supply chain management, purchase requisitions and orders, budget management, and three-way matching – all these processes are integral to procurement as a whole. Lack of Transparency.

Procurement Solutions 98

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ModusLink Corporation

APRIL 22, 2024

Electronics components require specific training, facilities, and equipment due to their delicate nature and sensitivity to environmental factors. End-to-end management of component procurement, inventory management, and JIT delivery. Dynamic inventory optimization to minimize lead times and reduce costs.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

But few people really understand what it is, how it works and more importantly, why it is so important to Procurement. This paper seeks to answer those questions and specifically address its benefits to the Procurement process by addressing the following checklist: Checklist. How much time will it take to train?

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Unleashed

JANUARY 24, 2022

Maintaining healthy levels of Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) inventory is essential to the smooth running of your manufacturing, distribution or wholesaling operation – even if MRO goods aren’t part of your final products. Learn more: What is Inventory Management? Techniques for 2022 What is MRO inventory?

Inventory Reduction 98

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Taulia

JULY 14, 2022

Inventory management is the term used to describe the approach an organization takes to source, store, track, and sell inventory. It’s an important activity for businesses – and particularly for large organizations that handle significant amounts of inventory – because it influences the broader processes of procurement and sales.

Inventory Management Software 97

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

This is why I host training twice a year to challenge existing technology paradigms. Rolling up a perpetual inventory signal takes eleven hours. days to get a perpetual inventory signal and 2.2 What is the impact of the amplification and distortion on inventory and cost? Yes, the class is now closed. When did you know it?

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Precoro

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The procurement landscape is ever changing, and recently, in contrast to the traditional procure-to-pay platforms, we have seen the emergence of a new type of software solution, intake-to-pay, which is marketed as a more comprehensive solution. But hold on: are we sure that wasn't all possible with procure-to-pay, anyway?

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Procurement Academy

JANUARY 25, 2021

Employees who are well informed and have access to training materials are typically happier and perform better when required. It provides role-based training to the retail organization’s workforce and helps them to broaden their knowledge. Their skills and knowledge are an important concern.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 9, 2023

With the rise of logistics and procurement constraints, an analysis of only manufacturing does not yield a feasible plan. MRP Alone Is Not Sufficient for Procurement. Procurement planning inside of lead time is not sufficient. Procurement planning inside of lead time is not sufficient. My response is a big YAWN.

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Precoro

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

In order to run a successful business, you need a dedicated procurement team to obtain these essential goods and services, ensure timely delivery, and nurture good relationships with your vendors. Paying for offices, utilities, technology subscriptions, and cleaning services is also part of the procurement team's responsibility.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

We were discussing the results of the planning benchmarking work that we have just finished, and I was sharing some insights on inventory management when one of the panelists emphatically stated, “Inventory is a waste to manage. We feel so strongly about this that we do not have an inventory planning role.”

Waste Reduction 150

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Breaking Boundaries: Exploring Generative AI’s Impact on Supply Chains Supply chains encompass many interconnected activities, from procurement, production, and inventory management, to logistics and distribution. It can then generate new content using prompts that resemble the original training data.

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RFgen

MAY 16, 2023

Inventory drives the supply chain, ensuring the right amount of stock is available in the right place at the right time. That’s why most inventory handlers leverage data. The role of data analytics in optimizing inventory management processes has become increasingly important.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Adequate cross training is not occurring fast enough to fill the gap. Forced to implement protective measures through the pandemic, some companies increased overhead by stock piling inventory which negatively affects both cash flow and profits. Manufacturers can use forecasting to support inventory optimization.

Forecasting 105

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My Office Apps

JULY 22, 2021

Consumable Inventory & the Medical Field. Unorganized medical inventory management can cause delays in providing patient care, and in the healthcare industry, each second matters. Unorganized medical inventory management can cause delays in providing patient care, and in the healthcare industry, each second matters.

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Pivot88

JULY 14, 2021

The role of procurement officers is changing and becoming increasingly critical for organizations. The role of procurement went from having the main objective of driving costs down to developing the key to a strategic organization. Empower and engage teams through more targeted training, certification and collaboration.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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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 Shaman

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

I know that your primary focus is procurement. If S&OP efforts were that effective, don’t you think that we would have made more progress against inventory levels, margin, and growth? In part, this results in increasing swings in inventory in response to shifts in consumer demand as one moves further up the supply chain.

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Synovos

JANUARY 24, 2024

By joining their network, RS Integrated Supply is able to connect with more than 500 procurement professionals, improving its supplier diversity. RS Integrated Supply was introduced by RS Group in 2022 after combining Synovos and IESA, two procurement and supply chain management companies.

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Procurement Academy

OCTOBER 18, 2023

After all, these training programs provide a range of benefits, spanning from specific role-focused activities like inventory control, supply, and demand planning, or project management, to giving employees the tools they need to drive their creativity and productivity, thus significantly contributing to business success.

Negotiating Skills 52

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Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 23, 2014

Inventory management is one of the most important tasks for supply chain management professionals. However, most inventory control theories are too complicated or too difficult to apply to real world situations. The reason is that most people now realize the value of planning practice like Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP).

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 20, 2015

I find that in this world of the global multi-national that procurement processes have become convoluted and increasingly complex. (In In my opinion, we have made procurement increasingly complex without adding value. Most supply chain planning teams do not know their customers. In fact, the teams ignore the forecast. It is systemic.

Inventory Reduction 150

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Procurement Academy

MARCH 2, 2023

After implementing several new procurement processes, Group Director Purchasing, Nicolas Robardet, identified a number of competencies which required development within the team. We’re thrilled to be launching this training program to our employees to help unify our global teams and be the true specialists in our field.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The gap between logistics and procurement; and logistics and customer service increases process latency. Inventories increased by 44% due to supply chain volatility. Inventories grew year-over-year by 43%. Coming off a period of high growth, companies are struggling with margins and inventory. See the pattern?

Supply Chain Planning Software 217

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Logility

MARCH 11, 2024

The aim to change the future of young entrepreneurs, early-career professionals, and school students in Burundi by providing access to technology, educational resources, and training programs that empower individuals to thrive in the digital era. It also provides advertisers the analytics, data, and ability to reach their target audience.

Logility 211

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Procurement Academy

JANUARY 25, 2021

Employees who are well informed and have access to training materials are typically happier and perform better when required. Retail Academy is the newest venture of Procurement, Supply Chain, and Sales Academy. It provides role-based training to the retail organization’s workforce and helps them to broaden their knowledge.

Procurement Analytics 98

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 11, 2023

It covers the basics of procurement, including procurement strategies, contract management, and supplier selection. You’ll also learn about supply chain management and the various stages of the procurement process. You’ll also learn about supply chain management and the various stages of the procurement process.

Supply Chain Design Software 113

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 10, 2019

Article provided to Supply Chain Game Changer by Katalin Brennan at Eyvo E-Procurement. We’ve all heard of the need for Procurement to embrace the Digital Transformation for many years. There are few procurement-specific personality surveys available. So why are so many organizations still in the beginning of this process?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 15, 2023

At DHL eCommerce’s first Asia Pacific Head of Go Green, he put in place carbon footprint management, sustainability training, illegal wildlife smuggling monitoring training, and employee engagement.

Optimal Sourcing 162

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Precoro

JULY 16, 2023

In other words, the purchasing manager is responsible for securing inventory requirements within the company’s budget and overall efficiency of the company’s purchases. Inventory Management Efficiency This is an evaluation of how efficiently the purchasing team maintains the right level of inventory.

Pricing Training 98

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 6, 2023

Many professionals rely on MS Excel as the go-to software for supply chain and procurement tasks but creating detailed dashboards can be time-consuming and exhausting. Efficiently managing inventory is crucial for maintaining optimal cash flow and meeting customer service expectations.

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Eyvo

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

MACHINE LEARNING AND PROCUREMENT. Briefly explained, it is training machines to do things which humans can do but, better. Importance of Machine Learning in Procurement. Procurement, on the other hand, has been famously known to increase efficiencies and time and cost savings. By Sachin Kapoor.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 15, 2023

Read More: The Challenges and Opportunities of Implementing Artificial Intelligence in Procurement ] What is ChatGPT? ChatGPT, or Generative Pre-trained Transformer models, are a type of machine learning algorithm that has been gaining traction in the supply chain industry.

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Demand Solutions

MARCH 27, 2020

But what if I told you that establishing supply chain planning and procurement processes also helps your company's culture, would you believe me? Tim was recognized for his exceptional leadership of the supply chain planning and procurement processes teams.

Atlanta 173

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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. This is alarming. Technology.

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