Precoro

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

For most CPOs and CFOs, deciding on the right purchasing setup — centralized or decentralized — is no small task. In this article, we’ll explain what centralized purchasing is, the challenges it tackles, the benefits of centralized procurement, and the types of companies that can benefit most from it.

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Precoro

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Procurement AI enables teams to quickly process mountains of data, uncover hidden patterns, and automate repetitive tasks like invoice processing and supplier evaluations. AI in procurement refers to using advanced technologies to make procurement processes faster, more efficient, and data-driven.

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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

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Today, supply chain excellence matters more than ever. During the pandemic, the supply chain discussions take new importance. While the supply chain technology market lost its allure at the start of the last decade, it is now cool again. The supply chain career is new. Reflection.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 3, 2025

Picture yourself at your local hardware store comparing two paint cans that appear completely identical, yet they have completely different price tags. Before digital tools entered the scene, thats almost exactly what procurement used to feel like. This is exactly what digital tools are delivering. Today though?

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Bristlecone

JANUARY 8, 2025

With the advent of the digital era, supply chain has transformed dramatically. To increase flexibility, responsiveness, and competitiveness in the long run, the investment in supply chain digitalization will increase by 10%-15% over the next few years. If trends hold, we will achieve touchless supply chains very soon.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 16, 2025

Still, it can be just as disruptive to supply chain performance. Fleet management is a long game — budget cycles, replacement planning, technology roadmaps. Every time a fleet manager leaves, strategic initiatives are put on hold while a new leader starts from scratch, relearns the operation, and gets buy-in all over again.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Strategic Sourcing Simplified: Best Practices for Maximizing Value Strategic sourcing goes beyond cost savings its about making informed decisions that drive long-term value. Now well dive into best practices in these critical areas to ensure a more effective and resilient sourcing strategy. Automation can also play a role here.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 4, 2018

For the past five years, the team at Supply Chain Insights identified Supply Chains to Admire Award Winners by analyzing performance by peer group on the key metrics of growth, operating margin, inventory turns and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC). In 2018, Rockwell Automation won the Supply Chains to Admire Award.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 27, 2021

Driver shortages have become even more of a reality in the supply chain industry for a number of reasons, chief among them being the sharp rise in demand. But the industry is watching as the technology opens new opportunities for safety, savings and speed long-haul, raising curiosity on the strength of a compelling business case.

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Supplier negotiation is the most critical skill in the world of procurement. Effective supplier negotiations do not limit to the best price but a mutually beneficial agreement from both the parties that can have a profound impact on the company. The following are common types of negotiation in procurement: 1.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 11, 2025

Understanding how your Procurement and Supply Chain KPIs are performing isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s essential for survival and growth. But what if you could get a clear, birds-eye view of your core performance without investing in complex, expensive software? Check out SCMDOJO’s Supply Chain KPIs Dashboard!

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Companies of all sizes have been capturing the value from Global Supply Chain to increase the economies of scale and scope for years. In this article, we will show you tips from worldwide experts that you can use to streamline your global supply chain operations. However, you may wonder what kind of practices really work.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 4, 2018

For the past five years, the team at Supply Chain Insights identified Supply Chains to Admire Award Winners by analyzing performance by peer group on the key metrics of growth, operating margin, inventory turns and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC). In 2018, Rockwell Automation won the Supply Chains to Admire Award.

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Bristlecone

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

S upply chain operations are undergoing a massive transformation as digital technologies and automation reshape business processes. This shift offers both opportunities and challenges for supply chain leaders , who must navigate complex technology adoption with a strategic focus on workforce development.

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Procurement Academy

APRIL 24, 2025

When you look behind the scenes of a global business operation, procurement strategy and supply chain management are usually top priorities, though theyre not always working in sync. This blog explores procurement vs supply chain strategy and looks at how aligning the two leads to operational excellence.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 1, 2021

The Introduction of Smokeless Tobacco Products Complicated Philip Morris’s Supply Chain. This was done at a stock keeping unit level and for the entire manufacturing supply chain. At the end of 2019 that supply chain covered 38 PMI owned factories, 28 third party manufacturers, and more than 180 markets.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Let’s start with the definitions: Graph AI uses Machine Learning on graph-based technology to understand the relationships between variables to drive insights. Graph technology leverages graph structures to represent and store data. We have this today in most supply chain planning solutions. Let’s have fun!

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Precoro

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The dynamic landscape of modern business comes with increasing product variety and volatile prices, making it more important than ever to stay competitive on the market. To enhance their competitive edge, companies across industries are adopting a key tactic: strategic sourcing.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Located in the United Kingdom (UK), he has more than twelve years of experience in progressive roles driving demand-drive projects for their global supply chain. At the Supply Chain insights Global Summit , Nick shared his story on driving demand-based improvements. Understanding the Lubricant Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 23, 2025

Subscribe The Supply Chain Carbon Footprint Reduction Strategy! Infographic) In recent years, the focus on sustainability has become more crucial than ever, especially within the supply chain of appliance manufacturing. This involves sourcing raw materials from suppliers committed to environmental responsibility.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2013

As a participant in managing all or part of your company’s supply chain, you may know the pain of answering sometimes difficult questions. You could answer them with a purchase order (P.O.) You write an RFQ, screen candidates, create a short list, select the provider, and negotiate service requirements and a cost structure.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Will the supply chain ever catch a break? With every link of the supply chain impacting businesses both large and small, keeping up with the globally disrupted supply chain evolution is a recipe for whiplash. Raw Material Shortages Are Affecting a Challenged Supply Chain.

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IT Supply Chain

JUNE 18, 2025

The smartest contractors are switching to integrated platforms that unify purchasing, payments, and supplier coordination all in one place. Top-performing firms are using project management software that connects the dots between site needs, supplier availability, and accounting.

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ivalua

MAY 6, 2021

The pandemic has accelerated this trend, with the Procurement function front and center in the fight to ensure supply chain resilience and continuity, reduce costs and protect the bottom line. Forrester’s study of 500 Procurement Professionals looked into the opportunities for SVM software to help return business to sustained growth.

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Precoro

JULY 16, 2023

The purchasing department plays a critical role in the success of an organization. Thought-out practices and well-managed workflows within the purchasing department are crucial for making sure that the company has the necessary resources available at the right time and at a reasonable cost.

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Precoro

AUGUST 26, 2021

Purchasing? Although quite similar, procurement and purchasing are two distinctive processes , and understanding the difference between them can help facilitate your organization’s success. Scroll down to find: Procurement and purchasing: side-by-side comparison table ; Procurement and purchasing defined. Purchasing.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 19, 2025

The ways to find and buy items online with instant processing had changed the customers’ views on the whole chain. But convenience is not the only trait of a click-to-buy process. We conclude that different types of loans may help e-commerce supply chains. Here, we get another central point, the capital.

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Precoro

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Procurement is a complex and dynamic process involving strategic planning and several stages of execution, from sourcing to paying and reporting. Supply chain management, purchase requisitions and orders, budget management, and three-way matching – all these processes are integral to procurement as a whole.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 6, 2024

Do you dream of confidently navigating the ever-changing procurement world, not confused with what procurement training to opt for? The SCMDOJO Procurement Track isn’t just another training program – it’s your key to unlocking a commanding presence in the field.

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Precoro

JULY 29, 2024

In today’s digitalized world, more and more companies are moving away from paper and spreadsheet-based processes in favor of more accurate, simple, and efficient automation. However, with numerous e-procurement software vendors available, choosing the right tool can be overwhelming. Let’s break them down.

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Precoro

OCTOBER 6, 2022

With the global market expansion and deepening supply chain complexity, the roles of procurement leaders have evolved from tactical to strategic. Nowadays, procurement departments not only focus on the day-to-day buying operations but also search for the most efficient ways to go about them. From whom are we buying?

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Jaggaer

APRIL 9, 2025

While many manufacturers rely on ERP systems for procurement, these platforms are designed for broad business management rather than the intricate demands of sourcing, supplier collaboration, and cost control in a manufacturing environment. Automated compliance tracking reduces the risk of violations and helps maintain product integrity.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 9, 2025

How Documentation Happens in Logistics Accurate documentation in logistics requires structured processes and reliable methods to capture, record, and transmit essential information at every stage of the supply chain. In the procurement phase, documentation begins with purchase orders and supplier contracts.

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Procurement Academy

JANUARY 14, 2025

It provides a path for skill development and training, while also keeping the procurement team’s actions aligned with the overall goals of the business. A typical procurement competency framework covers several key areas, including but not limited to strategic sourcing, supplier management, risk management, and contract negotiation.

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ThroughPut

JUNE 17, 2025

AI in retail supply chain is no longer an innovation to observe—it’s a strategic imperative to adopt. By infusing intelligence into every supply chain touchpoint—from sourcing to shelf—AI is driving operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and exponential growth.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 7, 2012

Your supply chain needs to be agile too. The best supply chains are also designed for purpose. For the purpose of this discussion, I define agility as the design of the supply chain to deliver the same cost, quality and customer service given a level of both market volatility and process variability.

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