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? Sign up HERE.

Supplier Management 130

Supplier Management Sustainability Procurement How To 130

HICX Solutions

MAY 1, 2024

With the increasing complexity of supply chains and the supplier landscape, and the need for efficiency and risk management, optimizing the supplier onboarding process has become more important than ever. To start we need to think about supplier onboarding in the right way. What are the top 10 supplier onboarding metrics?

Optimization Software 52

Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Modeling Software Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

We consistently see that companies focused on functional excellence–a focus within a functional silo like manufacturing, transportation or distribution– or singular metrics– like inventory or costs– underperform against their peer groups. In our monthly webinar last Wednesday, I presented these results.

Supply Chain Planning Software 318

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software 318

QAD

JUNE 8, 2023

When QAD hosted a live webinar earlier this year to explore and analyze the challenges that have procurement leadership buzzing these days, the issue of environmental, social and governance (ESG) was a hot topic.

Waste Reduction 88

Waste Reduction Material Savings Resource Reduction Price Reduction 88

ivalua

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Some suppliers are equipped to provide more strategic value than others, and it’s important to identify your most strategic suppliers so you can best prioritize your efforts. One way you can ensure your suppliers get paid on time is by establishing formal processes. Establish formal processes. Provide self-service capabilities.

Cost Reduction Strategies 130

Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction Negotiating Skills Optimal Sourcing 130

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 6, 2013

Closing the gaps happens when there are aligned metrics, clarity of vision and aligned planning processes. Applications that operate in this horizon are manufacturing or production planning, demand sensing, Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), Supplier Managed Inventory (SMI), and Transportation Management Systems (TMS).

Supply Chain Planning Software 280

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Optimal Sourcing Scenario Planning 280

SCMDOJO

APRIL 26, 2023

Category management is a continuous process that requires the participation of different firm stakeholders across business units throughout the procurement lifecycle, from early strategy development to the final supplier management. Make sure the supplier can meet the need/demand of the new strategy.

Procurement Solutions 77

Procurement Solutions Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Optimal Sourcing 77