NC State SCRC

MARCH 22, 2019

Some of the typical complaints I hear from procurement colleagues are the same ones I heard 20 years ago, and it seems as if nothing has changed. “Procurement doesn’t get any respect! I can’t get people in the business to listen to what I want to propose to them, and they don’t show up to my category meetings.”

Procurement Solutions 58

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Provides various educational opportunities, such as conferences, workshops, and webinars. However, it also covers core topics, including essential topics such as supply chain basics , demand planning and forecasting , inventory management , procurement , sourcing , logistics, transportation , etc.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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Supply Chain Movement

AUGUST 18, 2016

3rd CEE Procurement & Supply Forum. Global sourcing and sourcing in Central-Eastern Europe (CEE) has long been state of the art for international companies. How to effectively identify and benefit from these potentials will be the main focus of the 3rd CEE Procurement & Supply Forum. Date: 19 October, 2016.

Optimal Sourcing 60

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ivalua

AUGUST 21, 2022

As a Procurement Leader, carbon neutrality by 2050 should be a central focus and Dr. Natacha Tréhan’s comprehensive research offers practical tips to get you on track. First, let’s start with procurement and how it plays a significant role in reducing the carbon footprint with 3 key areas of impact: – Actions with suppliers.

Optimal Sourcing 130

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

More than one Procurement department has learned this the hard way. Conversely, some Procurement departments have discovered that non-strategic suppliers, or even tier two suppliers, offer them innovative solutions to alleviate the shortage. Nevertheless, an effective Procurement department doesn’t stop there.

Negotiating Skills 130

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QAD

MAY 6, 2025

As a former buyer specialist turned Presales consultant for QAD, Ive seen firsthand how Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) solutions can transform procurement processes. Moreover, we were unable to carry out the buyer’s most crucial action: sourcing appropriately with suppliers on the platform.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 26, 2025

It also requires detailed inventories of hazardous materials; To support developing countries, IMO has organized various workshops on ship recycling to raise awareness of the Convention internationally.

Shipping 92

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ivalua

MARCH 5, 2023

March 6, 2023 | | Ivalua NOW by Eloise Barnum 5 Reasons to Attend 2023 Ivalua NOW Paris – Breaking New Ground We are thrilled to invite procurement leaders, innovators, customers, and colleagues to Ivalua NOW Paris. Join us as we celebrate organizations that achieved extraordinary results by taking sourcing to new levels.

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Slimstock

MARCH 26, 2019

Though it’s often overlooked as an element of customer satisfaction, procurement is an essential component for delivering that satisfaction. Procurement involves buying goods and services that keep an organization operating; it ensures warehouses are well-stocked with the proper supplies at all times. 4 Ways to Improve Procurement.

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

P2P Process Owners Strategy Workshop. This workshop stream will serve as a platform for benchmarking best practices and successful approaches to resolving key P2P goals and obstacles that are on the way to those goals. Get experience on Lean and Six Sigma in indirect procurement. 10th Pan-European Conference in the P2P Series.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

I am facilitating a workshop between supply chain business visionaries and technology innovators. Could we use Open Source Hadoop to process transactions across all networks with powerful in-memory processing? Another source of disappointment is the lack of capabilities in the IBP modeling engines.

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Supply Chain Movement

JANUARY 11, 2016

The event is comprised of an agenda of original case studies, inspirational keynote sessions, interactive workshops and specialist working groups. Procurement. Learn from the best case studies, workshops and examples in the industry on how we must collaborate to orchestrate. Purchasing. Operations. Supply Chain Quality.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 15, 2025

Mid-Level Opportunities Mid-level roles, like supply chain analysts and procurement specialists, involve process evaluation, supplier negotiations, and team supervision. Attend industry conferences, seminars, and workshops to connect with peers, mentors, and potential employers. Diversifying your supplier base minimizes risks.

Negotiating Skills 52

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ThroughPut

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The advanced inventory flow management technology will help holistically optimize supply chain processes – from existing suppliers to individual workshops, improve asset availability while at the same time dynamically balancing inventories to reduce material waste and unnecessary spend.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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Arena Solutions

MARCH 9, 2023

This four-day event is packed with interactive workshops, technical trainings, and a keynote from PTC’s president and CEO, Jim Heppelmann , that deliver practical solutions to address your most critical business challenges. To stay on course, many companies are moving away from legacy systems and embracing a digital transformation.

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EcoVadis

DECEMBER 28, 2016

From California to Connecticut, and Novi to New Orleans, EcoVadis was on the ground contributing to the advancement of sustainable procurement and CSR/sustainability practices in global supply chains during our most active year on record in the US. Ethical Sourcing Forum (New York, NY). AIAG Corporate Responsibility Summit (Novi, MI).

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Supply Chain View from the Field

MAY 24, 2015

I helped to facilitate one of the workshops, called “Cash Flow for the Business: Understanding Payment Terms for the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, Supplier and Corporation. The workshop was also “played up” a little bit, by having a ‘Shark Tank’ theme.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

Acquisition in the federal government has been identified as a major source of potential savings in the future, as in the private sector, but a recent set of workshops and interviews identified some major challenges that exist. Emerging Issues in Supply Chain Government Acquisition Strategic Sourcing Supply chain analytics'

Analytics Software 60

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ThroughPut

MAY 22, 2024

An effective ERP manages day-to-day business activities such as accounting, procurement, project management, risk management and compliance, and supply chain operations. This provides a single source of truth and enables better coordination and communication across the supply chain.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 14, 2025

Globally, governments around the world are upgrading their procurement functions with a fresh perspective. The New Government Procurement Act is at the forefront of these reforms, introducing transparency, efficiency, and accountability in public spending. The Philippines has enacted the New Government Procurement Act (Republic Act No.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

JUNE 24, 2015

I had the opportunity to visit with the American Red Cross in Charlotte, NC yesterday, and held a negotiation workshop with the supply chain directors and managers. This was at the request of my good friend, Tom Nash, who I have known since 2000, when he was an IT Sourcing executive at Shell Oil in Houston.

Modeling 60

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EcoVadis

JULY 11, 2016

This workshop brought together Global Compact LEAD companies and other members convened to define and bring urgency to sustainable procurement, and to discuss how they can motivate and mobilize their companies to address this next frontier in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) progress.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

In some cases, purely transactional suppliers in regional or out-sourced models may be placed below the level of “approved” in this model. All levels of the organization must be involved, from the procurement person responsible for the supplier up through the CEO, depending on the value of the supplier. All Aboard!

Material Savings 60

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Bristlecone

OCTOBER 2, 2019

SWAROVSKI, Best Procurement Transformation. BRISTLECONE IMPROVES MINING COMPANY’S PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS. With SAP Ariba Supplier Lifecycle and Performance (SLP), Sourcing and Contracts now in its production environment, the company has taken a major step toward realizing its strategic objectives. Our Customers. Register Now.

Optimal Sourcing 40

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SupplyShift

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

2) Procurement is in a prime position to drive sustainable change. A theme that emerged throughout many sessions was the importance of the procurement function in normalizing supply chain sustainability. Many businesses are struggling with how to scale their responsible sourcing programs. The result? At Tiffany & Co.,

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SupplyShift

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

2) Procurement is in a prime position to drive sustainable change. A theme that emerged throughout many sessions was the importance of the procurement function in normalizing supply chain sustainability. . Many businesses are struggling with how to scale their responsible sourcing programs. The result? At Tiffany & Co.,

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 25, 2024

Pursuing a degree in these areas will equip you with the fundamental knowledge of supply chain principles, such as procurement, inventory management, logistics, and operations strategy. Courses aim to provide students with theoretical knowledge and practical skills, preparing them for real-world challenges.

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EcoVadis

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

During the session Build business relationships – What do the procurement teams think of integrating sustainability into their business , the Program Manager of DSM, talked about what sustainability means to sustainability folks. securing sustainable operations. securing sustainable operations.

Sustainability 40

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NC State SCRC

JANUARY 18, 2018

Duke Energy Sourcing Automation through AI: Sourcing Optimization through technology and artificial intelligence are becoming more readily available within the Supply Chain industry. This project is the e xtension of an executive workshop we ran last fall. Lenovo Blockchain Analysis Part 2. Lenovo Excess and Obsolete Inventory.

Vendor Strategies 40

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 4, 2024

It is the management process of the entire journey of a product, encompassing the entire supply chain from procurement of raw materials to the final product reaching the consumer. It all starts with getting the ingredients, which involves sourcing cocoa beans from farmers, sugar from processors, and milk from dairy farms to make the bar.

Optimal Sourcing 40

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

The ability to bring procurement professionals and leaders together in a virtual setting to solve critical problems will determine whether organizations will thrive in this new normal, and use the disruption to seize the opportunities it presents. KPMG design workshops are one example of how the assets have been refreshed.

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SupplyOn

DECEMBER 11, 2018

D2P: The Airbus Procurement Detail Part Strategy M. Airbus’ sourcing model is shaped by the D2P project in favour of more bundled suppliers of larger size, leading to the emergence of D2P champions. It is necessary to create a learning environment that enables all parties to use, maintain and improve their APQP knowledge.

Sourcing Strategies 40

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EcoVadis

MAY 25, 2017

For our 10 years anniversary, EcoVadis received the best gift ever: Hundreds of professionals in sustainable procurement, CSR and supply chain came together in Paris to share, network, learn and present at EcoVadis Sustain 2017, and our Rock-In-A Free World celebration in Paris this month. Collaboration. More on the awards below.).

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EcoVadis

MARCH 3, 2016

Attending the ProcureCon Pharma this week is an insightful view into the challenges facing procurement teams of all sizes in this changing industry. From keynotes onward, you are immersed in the transformation occurring in procurement. But procurement ends up collecting the data. Leadership on the move… Up!

Pharmaceutical 40

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ivalua

MARCH 1, 2019

Chief Procurement Officers stand at the precipice of change and taking the next steps towards Procurement innovation is going to require strong leadership and expert guidance. Procurement digitization is the result of having innovative leaders such as Sylvie Noel, CPO of Covéa. ” —Woodrow Wilson. Here are the key takeaways.

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SupplyShift

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

For example, procurement, quality, and sustainability divisions at larger companies often sort suppliers into segments. Responsible sourcing audit scores. In practice, this might look like proactively setting up a collaborative workshop. One crucial way to stand out as a supplier is to do your homework.

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Provenance

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Own the procurement and maintenance of IT, office equipment and business software, ensuring everyon e has the equipment they need to work in a safe and efficient manner, including relevant H&S regulations . Work with senior leadership to source freelance talent when needed. Team workshops and regular social events.

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