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Behind the Numbers of the SCRC Supply Management Index

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In effect the team must educate themselves through a detailed analysis of the marketplace and identify how best to meet the forecasted demand (generated by the spend analysis and interviews with stakeholders) given the market conditions that will occur in the next year. The data can be collected in a number of ways. Handfield, R.B.

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Winning Student Posters Focus on Visibility, Total Cost of Ownership, and Procurement Processes

Supply Chain View from the Field

My expectations were surely exceeded, and being able to meet you all at the conclusion of your work was a great personal capstone for me. Strategic Sourcing Manager – Tires, Wheels, and Mounting Systems. I hope our paths cross again someday, and will not soon forget our time together, and the great work you did.

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Interview on Buyer’s Meeting Point BlogTalk Radio: Creating Procurement Value is a Lot of Work!

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Gerard Chick and I were recently interviewed by Kelly Barner on the Buyer’s Meeting Point Blog Talk Radio yesterday, and this was posted on their site for any interested parties to view. But you still have responsibility for the lower rungs of the ladder!

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Insights From Procurement Leaders Conference Part 1 – Making HR Your Friend!

Supply Chain View from the Field

We spoke at the suppliers’ sales meetings – and even though we were small volume, we could go in and have some key conversations. Joanna shared an interesting example, as procurement is involved in both buying and supplying activities. ”I spend half my day creating RFPs –and half responding. Great insights – with more to come!

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Snapshot of 2023 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains- Part Three

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In Part Two of this blog series , we provided highlights our third prediction, that supply chain management teams will continue to exercise more direct control of direct materials sourcing, and these efforts will be a prominent element of business strategy for CSCO ’s and CPO ’s this year.

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Recognizing International Women’s Day 2022

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If you see a woman trying to speak up in a meeting but being ignored, say something about it and make sure that woman is provided the opportunity to share her thoughts. ”. Tania Seary , Founder and CEO of Procurious, has built a social media community platform for procurement and supply chain professionals.