ivalua

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Understanding how inflation impacts procurement and then taking action to mitigate its effects is essential for any business looking to stay ahead of the game. Let’s explore further. The key for procurement teams is to stay ahead of inflationary trends so they can anticipate needs and adjust accordingly before problems arise.

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Sourcing Strategies Price Reduction Purchasing Skills Manufacturing Procurement 264

ivalua

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Procurement Rising: The Silent Inflation Tax on Manufacturers February 27, 2023 | | Manufacturing by Doug Keeley Last year, the Consumer Price Index was the highest it has been in four decades, making inflation one of the most concerning macroeconomic factors facing the business world today.

Manufacturing Procurement 130

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Procurement Solutions Purchasing Skills 130

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Cooper University Health Care Relies Upon Real-time Alerts to Improve Operations Cooper University Health Care, like most companies, struggled with their supply chain during COVID. The company bought a risk solution that provides real-time alerts to potential supply disruptions. We knew exactly what we couldn’t get.”

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Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Pharmaceutical 249

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 30, 2019

Social media awash with pictures of supply chain professionals attending the Lady Gaga event at SAP’s Sapphire, celebrating with drinks at the Gartner event, or rocking to the ZZ Top performance at JDA’s Icon conference trumpeted excitement. Meanwhile, in my travels, supply chain discussions are moving to main street.

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Inventory Reduction Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Sourcing Strategies 205

Supply Chain View from the Field

NOVEMBER 16, 2013

I recently completed a study of 25 CPO’s, each providing their view of what procurement will look like in 2025. Procurement has a history that is linked in the core concepts of centralization, volume leveraging, and cost reduction. You can download the full report at this link.

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Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Optimal Sourcing Study 60

SCMDOJO

MARCH 25, 2022

In the current era, it is clear that new modes of production are concomitant with new modes of distribution, which advances the field of logistics, the science of physical distribution or even supply chain management. Reminder of Key Definitions – Logistics & Supply Chain Management. What is Logistics and Supply Chain Management?

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Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 133

Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 13, 2023

In this fifth Supply Chain Matters weekly reader update, we highlight the latest developments related to ongoing UAW labor strike involving the big three U.S. However, the UAW President reaffirmed a new disruption tactic: “ We’re entering a new phase of this fight, and it demands a new approach. auto companies.

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Kentucky Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Strategy Sourcing Strategies 52