Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 19, 2021

“We are considering the purchase of Blue Yonder, Logility, Kinaxis, o9, or OMP. Companies that buy technologies from an RFP process have a high likelihood of ending up in this predicament. Buying planning software is a lot like buying a car. Would you ever buy an automobile for your wife using an RFP?

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Procurement Academy

OCTOBER 19, 2023

A generic approach to training is not the solution to the increasing range of challenges facing procurement teams. This leads to professional growth and supply chain efficiency – just two benefits of role-based training , of which there are many more. Alongside these skills, attention to detail and communication skills are paramount.

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Procurement Academy

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Incorporating a robust corporate training program into your business is a highly effective means to upskill your current employees, attract new talent, and foster a strong company culture. Historically, training programs, especially those based on eLearning, encountered challenges in proving their value.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 19, 2021

“We are considering the purchase of Blue Yonder, Logility, Kinaxis, o9, or OMP. Companies that buy technologies from an RFP process have a high likelihood of ending up in this predicament. Buying planning software is a lot like buying a car. Would you ever buy an automobile for your wife using an RFP?

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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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Precoro

DECEMBER 11, 2023

As part of the larger procurement process, sourcing involves finding and evaluating suppliers for goods or services that need to be purchased. Sourcing tasks include sending out requests for proposals (RFPs), evaluating supplier bids, selecting vendor partners, negotiating contracts , and then managing supplier relationships.

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Parade

JANUARY 20, 2022

That’s not to say that it doesn’t take time to get to the point where you can use a purchased software in operations; it takes time to implement, integrate, test, and train staff to work with new programs. Still wondering if buying capacity management software from a third party is the way to go?

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SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Here is a list of some common procurement synonyms: Sourcing Acquisition Purchasing Buying Procuring Acquiring Obtaining Securing Obtaining Stocking Resourcing Attaining Gaining Fetching Obtaining Now let’s get into the meanings of some of these synonyms for procurement: 1.

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Procurement Academy

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Corporate training represents a substantial investment for organizations, both in terms of time and money. So, how can training providers prove the effectiveness of their training? There are various evaluation methods that can be used to assess the effectiveness of corporate training programs.

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Precoro

MAY 22, 2023

The IT procurement process encompasses a range of steps, from establishing IT requirements all the way to negotiating contracts with vendors. IT team members are aware of the requirements necessary for a technology to function properly, whereas procurement professionals are skilled at contract sourcing and negotiation.

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Procurement Academy

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The Qatar World Cup begins this Sunday and if you need a reminder of the value of training and teamwork, it’s about to be in the world’s view for the next few weeks. To start, successful training in both disciplines is all about making incremental gains. Effective training also depends on more than the trainee.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

JULY 22, 2015

I had the opportunity to engage in a negotiation seminar with a large insurance company last week, and had the team work on a software contract role play. In the scenario, there was both a buyer and supplier, and there were multiple facets to consider in the negotiation. IP is always one of the most difficult issues to negotiate.

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Unleashed

JANUARY 8, 2024

It pertains to more than the act of purchasing goods and services: procurement management is the process that ensures any purchases from external providers meet the cost requirements, quality, quantity, and timelines of your organisation. In this article, we look at the different stages of procurement management.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 24, 2023

Nick is Co-founder of Sync Logistics Training is a joint venture between Metafora + Kinetic, a Learning Management Software that gives brokerages the power to transfer years of industry knowledge to new hire employees in an engaging and effective platform. With Sync Logistics Training companies can: Reduce the burden on management.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 9, 2019

More recently they’ve started adding smaller trucks, purchasing 20,000 vans as well as virtually guaranteeing profit for anyone willing to run a fleet of their own. Today, for example, Amazon pre-loads un-purchased products onto a truck knowing they will be ordered by the time the truck reaches an area. I bet it will.

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Precoro

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

When repeatedly ordering large amounts of the same goods from one supplier, managing purchase orders and adequately planning the expenditures becomes quite tricky. That's where blanket purchase agreements come in handy. What is a Blanket Purchase Agreement, and Why Use It? How to Set Up Blanket Purchase Agreements in NetSuite.

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Unleashed

APRIL 5, 2021

Procurement and purchasing are often used interchangeably to describe the role of procurement. Procurement is the process of purchasing a service or a good, usually on a large scale and for commercial purposes. Procurement is the process of purchasing a service or a good, usually on a large scale and for commercial purposes.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

FRAYT provides ongoing training and support to help preferred drivers improve their skills and stay up-to-date with industry trends and regulations. Tusk’s technology connects your parcel operation to a national network of vetted regional carriers, all with pre-negotiated rates and reliable, predictable service. The Greenscreens.ai

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Procurement Academy

MARCH 2, 2023

After implementing several new procurement processes, Group Director Purchasing, Nicolas Robardet, identified a number of competencies which required development within the team. Competencies included risk management, supplier relationship management, contract management, negotiation, and strategy.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 29, 2022

Concurrent macro forces–material shortages, war, shifts in consumer buying patterns, logistics constraints, inflation/recession, and climate change– are reshaping today’s reality necessitating the need for a supply chain reset button. The impact varies by supply chain sector and value chain. The cycle is just beginning.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2023

This includes training materials to raise awareness of the risk of various kinds of parametric rolling, as well as tools such as videos and calculators to help prevent and, if necessary, manage such dangerous situations. Details of the negotiations have been hard to come by as both parties have vowed not to negotiate through the media.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Language training article and permission to publish here provided by Andrew Mazur. This interaction leads customers to purchasing a service or product from a business. Here are 8 reasons why language training is critical for business. Your business can overcome such problems by investing in language training.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

You can attain an industrial tent by either buying or renting it. If you have an event coming up or need extra room for personal effects, continue reading to find out whether you should buy a tent or rent one. But now comes the question of whether you should buy or rent one. When To Buy. Uses And Benefits. When To Rent.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2024

Concurrent macro forces–material shortages, war, shifts in consumer buying patterns, logistics constraints, inflation/recession, and climate change– are reshaping today’s reality necessitating the need for a supply chain reset button. Companies that tightly tether to enterprise transactional data will never buy the right stuff.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

In lieu of enlightened environmental scruples on the international trade negotiating level – activists have had to step in to try and create transparency and responsible practices. Societies that are affected find themselves in a race in order to save their jobs and usually at the expense of their healthy environment. Greening Our Trade?

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 26, 2023

Phantom Auto offers a platform with multiple logistics solutions, including remotely operated forklifts, assisting autonomy for resolving edge cases in autonomous vehicles, and distanced driver training. Tusk save Shippers 40% or more on small parcel shipping.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Then we get the Project Procurement Manager, who is responsible for communicating with suppliers concerning the purchase of commodities, equipment, and services. The CPO will lead the sourcing process, develop the organisation’s procurement strategy, identify potential suppliers, conduct negotiations, and manage short and long-term goals.

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Precoro

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Supply chain management, purchase requisitions and orders, budget management, and three-way matching – all these processes are integral to procurement as a whole. Purchase requisitions and orders, receipts, invoices, and other documents must each contain specific information, often legally binding. Low-Quality Documentation.

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Procurement Academy

AUGUST 11, 2022

Do you have a plan in place to accommodate changes in your business strategy, and how would changes in demand impact your purchasing decisions and spend? How do you anticipate products and services purchased today integrating into your products and solutions in the future? Supplier relationship management training.

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MIT Supply Chain

AUGUST 21, 2023

Issues such as pay rises continue to dominate negotiations between the two sides. For example, negotiations over long-haul trucking driver pay will carry less weight when autonomous vehicles arrive in the not-too-distant future. Unions may want to moderate short-term demands for gains such as pay increases and improved benefits.

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Herlitz Inventory Management

APRIL 22, 2021

Herlitz and Catalyst have been partnered since 2018 and can bring steady wins to your business in the supply chain and purchasing system. Our mission is to remove the guesswork from purchasing and simplify the ordering process for buyers. The post Your Better Buying Journey Starts Here appeared first on Herlitz Inventory Management.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

This week, the lens of labor activism in the form of labor contract renewal negotiations turns the spotlight to three U.S. This was part of the negotiated agreement struck in 2019. Similarities What makes this particular labor contract negotiation a bit similar to other now ratified industry contract negotiations such as U.S.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Where customers receive products is not usually negotiable. Train, ship and airline technologies are lagging behind, but there are steps happening. Green Supply Chains – The Right Place at The Right Time. That said our efficiency in running the logistics to get to their location is entirely up to logistics professionals.

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Procurement Academy

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Today, with 184,000 employees across 64 locations worldwide, the Group supports the professional development of its employees by helping them to strengthen their skills and acquire new ones with complete trainings and e-learning courses. More than 360 learners registered for the training sessions.

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Jaggaer

JULY 2, 2020

Supplier negotiation skills are essential for anyone working in procurement. It’s become standard for companies to train their employees on negotiation tactics to get better deals from suppliers, but these skills are also useful outside of the buyer -supplier relationship. The Number One Tip for Successful Negotiations?

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

It also helps with training and monitoring delivery drivers in safety and performance, managing assets and resources, and analyzing the efficiency of logistics operations. Last year’s negotiations took place as dozens of container ships were backed up off the coast of California waiting to unload cargo. Retailers in the U.S.

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