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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ivalua

JUNE 15, 2022

Learn how Körber leveraged Ivalua’s software tools to automate and streamline tactical activities while keeping strategy front and center. At our annual Ivalua NOW event in Paris, France–Ivalua asked, “Is your procurement team prepared to respond to unexpected supplier chain issues with speed and agility?”. Session REPLAY.

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ModusLink Corporation

APRIL 22, 2024

Introduction: In today’s interconnected world, businesses are seeking agile and cost-effective strategies to meet the demands of an ever-evolving market. End-to-end management of component procurement, inventory management, and JIT delivery. Dynamic inventory optimization to minimize lead times and reduce costs.

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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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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 14, 2021

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 fundamentally centered around the act of acquisition and/or buying.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Increasingly, companies will take sustainability criteria into account in their purchasing decisions. Once a year, EcoVadis clients request that their suppliers perform EcoVadis’ annual assessment of a supplier’s sustainability performance, which includes the carbon assessment. Getting suppliers to participate is a gargantuan task.

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AIMMS

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Sustainable supply chains are not just beneficial for society and the environment; they’re crucial for a business’s future prosperity. According to a Proxima report “Investing in a Sustainable Supply Chain,” there has been a significant change in the priorities of investors. trillion opportunity.

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ThroughPut

DECEMBER 4, 2022

This ensures enhanced stock availability and reduction of lost sales. Adopt these 5 Data-driven demand forecasting and replenishment planning Strategies for end-to-end supply chain efficiencies. These replenishment planning strategies can help in the long term-. Reduced run-hours powered with replenishment and fulfillment.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 15, 2022

This week, the company announced a reversal in manufacturing and supply chain strategy, as well as a major turnabout. Supply chain strategy, process, talent and enabling technologies each play important roles. Change of Leadership and Overall Business Strategy. Added Perspectives.

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Logility

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Sustainable supply chains aren’t just better for the world; they also grow long-term value for your business. A sustainable supply chain doesn’t just have a positive impact on the world. This guide looks beyond environmental sustainability and explains the business advantages of sustainable supply chains.

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QAD

JUNE 29, 2023

Here are five key strategies for designing quality from the start, along with the tools, steps and environment needed to make it happen. This means involving stakeholders from across the company, including engineering, manufacturing, procurement, quality, maintainability, serviceability and sustainability, plus key suppliers.

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ivalua

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Under Pressure, Will Procurement Take Performance Higher in 2023? . Procurement and supply chain teams have been trying to hold the line against macroeconomic and global market forces that have been pushing hard against them for nearly three years. Procurement and supply chain teams are under constant pressure. “Our

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ivalua

MAY 30, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] 3 Powerful Ways Procurement will Drive the 2030 Saudi Vision Transformation May 30, 2023 | | Procurement Strategy by Sara Omer What is the Saudi Vision 2030 Program? Procurement and supply chain teams will play a crucial role in making this vision a reality.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Sustainability is definitely coming of age in Asia. However, there is now a growing appreciation that going green correlates with increased profit as demand for products with sustainable credentials grow and Asian companies get set to move up the value chain. As driving greater sustainability is a key factor in reducing risk.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 6, 2021

Buying Better and Reducing Risk with Scott Evans. Scott Evans and Joe Lynch discuss buying better and reducing risk. Waybridge makes a tech platform that unlocks opportunities to make the raw materials supply chain more efficient, more resilient, and more sustainable. Tools for improving resilience and sustainability.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 7, 2022

The pandemic has exposed flaws in business practices across industries, which have been acutely felt in their supply chain and procurement operations. Of the professionals surveyed, 59% saw the gap between procurement/sourcing and supply chain to be a major disconnect, and the most pressing pain point.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 29, 2024

By streamlining processes, reducing costs, and improving customer satisfaction, companies can achieve higher profitability and sustainability. Planning ensures that resources are allocated effectively and that production and distribution meet customer demand.

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ivalua

APRIL 13, 2021

In part 1 of this blog I looked at how procurement can actually create new revenue opportunities. Here I’ll take a look at two other ways that procurement can help support growth. Even in indirect purchasing, giving suppliers more flexibility in how they meet requirements can increase savings and sustainability.

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Unleashed

JANUARY 8, 2024

Procurement management directly impacts your bottom line, making it a critical component of running a profitable product-based business. In this article, we look at the different stages of procurement management. We’ll also explore project procurement management and the relationship between procurement and supply chain management.

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Unleashed

APRIL 18, 2024

Any opportunity to minimise waste and reduce your business costs means greater revenue, higher profits, and happier customers. Just-in-time manufacturing is a strategy that directly aligns raw-material supply deliveries with production schedules to increase efficiency and decrease waste. Here’s how it works.

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QAD

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Changes in product packaging have been influenced by various factors, including consumer preferences, sustainability goals, and environmental, social, and governance ( ESG ) considerations. Packaging changes have impacted the procurement, manufacturing and distribution processes of organizations. It still is.

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ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

The approach of “ Just in time ” and “ supply chain management ” focused on optimizing efficiency and reducing waste. But at that time, the reduction of waste was mainly due to economic reasons, not environmental.This was because waste means greater economic loss. A great example would be today’s prominence of climate change.

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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 Group’s sustainability policy is based on three pillars: Acting for People, Acting for Planet and Acting for Responsible Trade. We are committed to preparing the supply chains of the future.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

This article explores the concepts of resilience and agility in supply chain management, their link with change, and the strategies employed to navigate the evolving business landscape. These changes can significantly impact supply chains by affecting sourcing strategies, trade routes, and market access.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Acting as a complementary partner to their suppliers, Procurement is a central target and strategic function for Ahlsell. One of the early objectives of Procurement was to optimize tail supplier management. They contribute to the broad range of products offered and supplement limited in-house resources.

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ivalua

MARCH 1, 2022

In late 2021, The Hackett Group asked Procurement Leaders about their strategic priorities and initiatives for the coming year. After a rollercoaster 2021, how do we pivot and plan for a successful Procurement strategy in 2022? . REDUCE SUPPLY RISK TO ENSURE SUPPLY CONTINUITY . REDUCE SPEND COST .

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Logility

MARCH 11, 2024

The aim to change the future of young entrepreneurs, early-career professionals, and school students in Burundi by providing access to technology, educational resources, and training programs that empower individuals to thrive in the digital era.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Procurement’s stature has grown during the COVID-19 crisis as costs, cash flow and supply continuity quickly became top boardroom priorities and homepage news. Across the world, procurement leaders have risen to the challenge. People should be thankful, and procurement practitioners proud. Examples abound.

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SupplyShift

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and mass shortages of basic goods like toilet paper, the world is realizing the pivotal role that procurement plays in the everyday running of businesses and global commerce. Here are some steps to simplify sustainability and set procurement teams up for success: Align Leadership and Sustainability Teams.

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AFFLINK

AUGUST 12, 2022

For procurement leaders, this finding indicates marked potential for making an environmental impact. For manufacturing facilities, the pressure is on to become the essential link to a more sustainable value chain. What Forces Are Driving The Demand For Sustainability In Manufacturing? The good news?

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EC Sourcing Group

MAY 3, 2023

When we make more environmentally friendly sourcing choices, we can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and minimize our impact on the environment. When evaluating potential suppliers, companies can consider factors such as the supplier’s commitment to renewable energy, waste reduction, recycling programs, and sustainable packaging.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

This is the second part of my series on various ways to reduce overall costs as it relates to logistics and warehouse cost reductions. In the first part I put forth 6 areas of focus in order to reduce logistics costs. Today, I will now address how a focus on inventory will allow for warehouse cost reductions as well.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Where usually all beer manufactured in Singapore is made using imported raw materials, this model of brewing would completely eliminate that need for beer making imports. Local food wastage is reduced, importing raw materials for beer from overseas is eliminated and emissions all around are done away with. About the Author.

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ThroughPut

MAY 3, 2024

It helps coordinate the various supply chain activities, which include the complete range of procurement, development, implementation, commercialization, and delivery of the goods or services to the market. This involved procurement, maintenance, and transportation of military facilities, services, materials, and personnel.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 19, 2023

The result of this cocktail is an unfortunate reduction in global agri-food production, export, and rapidly increasing agri-food commodity prices. Are our agri-food supply chains in crisis? You could argue that this success story was the result of an optimisation of agri-food supply chains at a global level.

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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. But how do you get started? Do not worry!

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Synovos

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Improving Sustainability Within Your Supply Chain You don’t have to do it all alone, says a senior director of procurement. Here Parke shares advice for improving sustainability within your supply chain and the role that RS can play in supporting this process – but first he shares more about what is driving this shift.

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