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The Power of the Network: ERP vs. Spend Management

Logistics Viewpoints

GEP and the North Carolina State University (NCSU) Supply Chain Resource Cooperative surveyed supply chain, procurement and IT professionals across a range of industries to gain insight into their priorities and strategies regarding supply chain resilience and optimization. Business Spend Management Solutions are Networked .

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Why e Procurement Systems are the Secret Weapon for Public Sector

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Innovating to Uncover New Sources of Revenue in the Public Sector. Step 1: Use e Procurement Systems as a Potential Source of Revenue. Thinking of procurement as a new source of revenue is certainly counterintuitive, but it fits the bill of thinking differently. The Public Sector is no exception.

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Uncovering New Sources of Revenue in the Public Sector

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Innovating to Uncover New Sources of Revenue in the Public Sector. Step 1: Use eProcurement Systems as a Potential Source of Revenue. Thinking of procurement as a new source of revenue is certainly counterintuitive, but it fits the bill of thinking differently. Step 3: Drive Value with State Procurement Agreements.

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Off to another exciting year of student-industry engagement at NC State on cutting-edge supply chain projects

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I also predicted how this type of engagement would continue to grow in the future, as organizations begin to recognize the value of having an objective, third party view on their problems can create innovative solutions. Metrics should be focus on managing a bank’s Procurement and Payment Program, not on managing individual vendors.

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New Reality in Supply Chain Strategy – Where are the Weakest Links?

EC Sourcing Group

Single source suppliers. What percentage of their total sales are our purchases? As the late Jim Valvano, who was the former North Carolina State basketball coach, was fond of saying about the NCAA tournament “survive and advance.”. See additional perspective specific for SUPPLIER RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS here. .

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5 Supply Chain Collaboration Essentials to Mitigate Disruptions

Logistics Viewpoints

Experts from North Carolina State University and GEP conducted a survey on supply chain, procurement and IT leaders to determine their challenges and priorities, focusing on examining gaps in the supply chain. Organizations need to consider several factors for collaboration to be effective.

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Handfield’s Supply Chain Analytics Predictions for 2014

Supply Chain View from the Field

I’ve had the good fortune to be presented with opportunities for compelling discussions with a significant group of leading thinkers, senior executives in procurement, logistics, and technology management over this past year. Customers increasingly want customized solutions, and require specific logistics delivery requirements.