Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 14, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Featuring Our 12 Best Procurement Articles! Procurement and Sustainability are your business’ Yin and Yang. Procurement and Sustainability are two disciplines and business functions that exist in a perfectly harmonious contradiction. Procurement is Committed.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 11, 2024

Makers of weight loss drugs are looking out a big picture window of patented opportunity right now, but this rosy view is blocked by supply chain challenges. What role can supply chain play in preventing stockouts? So how can supply chain orchestration help?

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SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

This blog explains The Key MRP Metrics in Supply Chain whcih every supply chain professional in Manufacturing or Distribution Businesses. Supply chain professionals will be familiar with the term Material Requirements Planning (MRP).

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Unleashed

MARCH 9, 2021

What is procurement? In simple terms business procurement is the process of locating and acquiring goods and services from external sources for the business to use. Procurement activities include planning, sourcing, and negotiation, along with risk management, legal and value analysis. Procurement in 2021 and beyond.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 15, 2023

The Approach to Effective Freight Procurement by LSCMS Shippers’ Council Container shipping procurement faces a multitude of challenges shaped by global events, industry shifts, environmental mandates, and technological advancements. At the heart of it all, an effective procurement strategy remains paramount.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Supply chain resiliency and sustainability are top priorities for CEOs today. To achieve these goals, corporate leadership must focus on two key areas: shift from internally focused supply chains to collaborative supply networks and actively design their supply chains.

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ivalua

JUNE 11, 2021

Companies are being pressured on all sides to commit to Net Zero and CPOs should build their Net Zero goals by evaluating sustainability metrics into all aspects of their procurement decisions and processes. Now is the time to act, and to engage your supply chain on this important global issue. Sounds interesting?

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Precoro

MARCH 31, 2023

March 21 was the second annual iteration of World Sustainable Procurement Day , an online event organized by the Sustainable Procurement Pledge team, SPP Chapters, SPP Champions, and partners to raise awareness about the importance of ethical procurement and to share the best sustainability practices with organizations worldwide.

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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.

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Logility

AUGUST 15, 2023

Smarter, Not Harder: How to Climb Every Peak in Supply Chain Planning Supply chain planning is like a grand mountaineering expedition. But instead of reaching just one peak, supply chain planners must climb four – service, inventory, cost, and sustainability. Take, for example, PVH.

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SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Nowadays, no one could deny that, businesses today expect procurement teams to drive value beyond cost savings. As a consequence, procurement leaders are constantly looking for ways in order to enhance their procurement process and make it more sustainable. And so, they track an array of metrics such as KPIs.

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 16, 2023

Among these strategies, the role of supply chain capability stands out as a key factor in driving success. A well-optimized supply chain not only ensures efficient delivery and cost-effectiveness but also provides companies with a competitive advantage in the market.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The responsibility of sustainability is no longer limited to the individual, but it extends to corporations, industries and even governments. The global supply chain industry has by default, a large environmental impact, through its carbon footprint. We are committed to preparing the supply chains of the future.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

In August 2020 Gartner published this report “4 Tactics Procurement Can Use to Sustain Influence as Economic Conditions Improve” This blog summarizes the key points of the report which you can read in full, here. Procurement Teams Step-up. When Covid-19 hit, supply chains across the globe nearly came to a halt.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2023

That’s why staying on top of the latest supply chain planning trends is so important – they can make all the difference when it comes to staying competitive, reducing costs, and meeting your customers’ needs. Here are some highlights from these trends in 2023 and implications on supply chain planning.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

” Here is an excerpt from the article: “…it isn’t by becoming more efficient that the supply chains of Wal-Mart, Dell, and Amazon have given those companies an edge over their competitors. According to my research, top-performing supply chains possess three very different qualities.

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Silvon Software

JUNE 1, 2023

But how do you know if you are using the right KPIs, including both stakeholder and supply chain performance measures? Ideally, your S&OP KPIs should consist of a mix of strategic, tactical, and operational metrics. Remember that you can update your KPI selection at any time, so remain open to replacing ineffective metrics.

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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. What is Direct Procurement?

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Proxima

MAY 15, 2020

Out of 502 participants from business owners to Directors, 86% said that they currently use sustainability as a metric to help shape decision making within their business. The emerging truth was that sustainability was finding its way into corporate purpose. The future is still sustainable. Well, now we have one.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 11, 2023

If you’re a supply chain management professional, you’re probably aware of how important it is to continuously improve your skills and knowledge in this field. Fortunately, there are numerous courses available to help you develop your expertise in supply chain management, regardless of your level of experience.

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QAD

AUGUST 12, 2021

Sustainable manufacturing refers to the ability to manage manufacturing operations “in an environmentally and socially responsible manner,” according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. In their 2020 sustainability report, Whirlpool announced record low levels of energy and water intensity in their plants.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 12, 2022

As supply chain disruptions continue the procurement function should adapt to improve transparency, build collaborative relationships, and ensure sustainable sourcing practices, resulting in a stronger, more resilient supply chain with Cloud ERP for manufacturing. Strategic sourcing with Cloud ERP.

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Silvon Software

APRIL 19, 2022

Procurement is one core process area being focused to better manage today’s fluctuating change, with key performance metrics leading the way to assessing and managing procurement performance. The Basics of Procurement KPIs. Every KPI needs a clearly defined goal. Supplier KPIs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 18, 2022

Michael Jacobs, Senior Vice President Supply Chain, Ferguson. Mr. Jacobs is the senior vice president for supply chain at Ferguson. While nominally a distributor, “supply chain management is our core competency. In particular, Ferguson’s supply chain is built for speed and to provide high service levels.

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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.

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Procurement Academy

OCTOBER 19, 2023

A crucial part of successful procurement strategies is the art and science of negotiation. Procurement negotiation refers to a buyer (usually from a company) and a seller (usually from a supplier) working together and discussing the likes of pricing, terms, conditions, and other aspects of a procurement contract.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 19, 2022

He had a load full of cotton bales, and while idling away hours at a shipyard watching stevedores load other cargo onto ships he dreamed up containers that transformed global supply chains. Supply chain optimization has also improved in significant ways that can address these trade-offs better than before.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 17, 2022

Green is also the unofficial color of sustainability efforts. The Logility team writes, “Environmental sustainability in the supply chain is top of mind for consumers, and a brand that fails to hold itself responsible risks reputational damage that will affect the bottom line.”[2]

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Unleashed

JUNE 8, 2023

Behind every successful product business is a thoughtful procurement strategy designed to optimise the supplier management and purchasing process. This guide answers exactly what is procurement, how procurement works in a business , and which tools and strategies lead to supply chain success.

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SupplyShift

OCTOBER 13, 2021

One crucial area of business that all companies can address to achieve better sustainability is the supply chain. Yet according to McKinsey , a company’s supply chain accounts for far greater social and environmental impact than its own operations (80-90%, by some accounts).

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SupplyShift

OCTOBER 13, 2021

One crucial area of business that all companies can address to achieve better sustainability is the supply chain. Yet according to McKinsey , a company’s supply chain accounts for far greater social and environmental impact than its own operations (80-90%, by some accounts).

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EcoVadis

MAY 31, 2018

Last month ING Wholesale Banking launched their Sustainable Improvement Loan, with EcoVadis as a key partner providing our Business Sustainability Ratings that are used in the loan rate calculation: When sustainability performance improves, the rate goes down! Why else might a company seek a rating?

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NC State SCRC

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Lessons Learned from a Career in Procurement As part of our weekly Supply Chain Leadership, I interviewed Howard Richman, who I am co-authoring a new book with (“Procurement Confidential”). At Mars, procurement (commercial as it was called) was one of the most highly regarded of the professions.

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Logility

OCTOBER 6, 2023

For the last decade supply chain leaders and CIO’s have been evaluating when and how to move their supply chain applications to the cloud. Increased visibility – a cloud platform provides real-time visibility into critical supply chain data, such as inventory levels, which can help you make informed decisions.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

Discover Ways to Boost Supply Chain Visibility through Digital Marketing Supply chain visibility is essential for providing a superior customer experience and sustaining customer loyalty over time. Customers face significant frustrations that erode brand trust and sales without supply chain visibility.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 23, 2016

Today I will discuss how a company can sustain a lean culture once they have implemented lean practices in order to achieve continuous improvement. Your company has started the lean journey, but how do you sustain it? How can we Continuously Improve Daily and Sustain a Lean Culture and Behavior? This increases employee morale.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 22, 2021

As product flows rapidly shifted and hard baked assumptions about lead times and sourcing locations were put to test, users across many organizations bypassed their planning systems and turned to excel sheets, internal data science teams or non-traditional supply chain vendors who could deliver AI based solutions at a faster turn.

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