Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 8, 2024

While generative AI has made artificial intelligence a hot topic, these solutions have been using different forms of AI in interesting ways for years. All suppliers are rated on a 1 to 10 scale across different risk categories. By the time they started selling the solution to commercial companies, they were poised for rapid growth.

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Proxima

MAY 5, 2023

This includes the field of procurement. So, for a few pioneering large organizations and, indeed, procurement functions, ChatGPT may not have been quite the same quantum leap as it has been for consumers. In procurement terms, we can easily envisage our digital assistant at our beck and call. An example?

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ivalua

APRIL 5, 2019

In my last two articles ( here and here ) I’ve been talking about the need for Procurement to think about how we can move beyond our historical transactional role and embrace approaches to help drive competitive advantage and real value for our organisations. Author: Peter Smith , Managing Director at Procurement Excellence Ltd.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 21, 2020

Procurement language article originally published by, and permission to publish here provided by, Sam Jenks at kodiakrating.com. From one Procurement organization to the next, terminology differs. Procurement is a function, that is undergoing transformation; technologically and ideologically. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Kevin Nelson, a chief procurement officer and senior vice president at BD, agreed to be interviewed on this topic. In the BD supply chain, it is the procurement team that plays a key risk management role. Procurement managers need to focus on more than just saving money. Our procurement turnover is at 4%.

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Proxima

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

They have also produced numerous support guides and education articles on key Scope 3 topics such as how to get started, busting the myths on Carbon Accounting and various category/domain insight pieces on decarbonization plus further sustainability topics such as Social Value.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 18, 2021

Procurement teams article and permission to publish here provided by Sam Jenks. Procurement is a function that has long been at cross-roads; dare to transform within people, process & technology, or keep doing what has always worked just fine. Procurement practitioners are hard-wired to avoid risk and secure profit/cost gains.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 22, 2019

Earth Day (April 22nd) is a celebration of commitment to creating a safer, healthier and cleaner world, making it a natural time to reflect on the power and value of sustainable procurement programs. Procurement at the pivot point. Clear steps to sustainable procurement. A quick look at the regulatory landscape.

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HICX Solutions

JUNE 10, 2022

A new era for Procurement. Recent disruptive events have been forcing Procurement to become more agile and resilient. Procurement practitioners agree that these demands will have to be supported by digital solutions. I think that opens up an opportunity for businesses, and smaller players, to fulfill certain specific needs.

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Supply Chain Movement

DECEMBER 9, 2014

We will be discussing topics including how best to manage increased costs, how to benchmark procedures that are critical to managing large expenditure and strategies for developing a supply chain in new geographical locations. Key Topics. To receive a full list of the topics and speakers, please click here!

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ivalua

APRIL 12, 2019

Procurement leaders are being given more and more priorities, he said, but there are obstacles in their way that stop them delivering strategic decision making and real value. So, is AI the light at the end of the tunnel for overworked procurement functions? Alex Saric, the CMO of Ivalua, started with the context for AI.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Herculean efforts by Procurement and Supply Chain departments to keep supplies flowing have prevented even more extreme disruptions than what we’ve experienced, but have inadvertently created additional risks. . How to properly assess risk is itself a complex topic which I can barely scratch the surface of here.

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NC State SCRC

MAY 4, 2022

This is perhaps a “forgotten art” that was revisited by one of our student teams that worked with the American Red Cross to explore this topic further this semester. Even if the category manager had time to do it, I want them to be more strategic in their focus.”.

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NC State SCRC

MAY 15, 2019

We held our first ever Procurement Leadership workshop this week, hosting a group of executives from Altria, American Red Cross, Cheniere Energy, Smith & Nephew, RSCS (YUM! Brands) and the US Air Force. Thanks to everyone who made this kickoff program a success!

Optimal Sourcing 40

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Claritum

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. Address Procurement Strategy. Focus Procurement on supplier optimisation. Don’t lose Procurement’s focus on costs. Keep Procurement up to date. Procurement is a complex multidisciplinary team activity that crosses all areas of the business. Introduction. Remove the noise.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Procurement is at the core of many companies’ efforts to increase green practices. ” For many organizations, green procurement is something of a wouldn’t-it-be-nice idea. Similarly, language barriers can pose challenges when communicating with international suppliers about such specific topics. Register now.

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EC Sourcing Group

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

If you could solve some or all these common procurement challenges how much better would life be for you and your team? I can count on one hand the number of procurement leaders that have told me that they aren’t dealing with any of these challenges. Are there categories that haven’t been worked in the last 3 years?

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Claritum

AUGUST 4, 2020

Introduction Procurement is a complex. The variables and complexities of purchasing products and services, from basic supplies through to strategic purchases, make Procurement a key. the procurement function. the procurement function. The procurement environment is dynamic and constantly changing with.

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HICX Solutions

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

The discussion focused on key findings from our recent Voice of the Supplier Survey and reactions to the results from an industry-insider perspective and a supplier point of view.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 8, 2019

Hey Procurement! From one Procurement organization to the next, terminology differs. Procurement is a function, that is undergoing transformation; technologically and ideologically. Whatever the reason for the over-complication of procurement terminology, it has become a mess, and it’s time to make a change!

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 16, 2021

Third-party data – One example of the advantage of this category concerns third-party forecast data. Supply chain management became a topic of conversation at the board room level during the pandemic. Because it is not a new market at all, it involves a rebranding of markets that already exist. A SCCN Promotes Supply Chain Agility.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Services Matias Offer on SCMDOJO Logistics Consulting Maritime Freight Sourcing and Procurement Logistics Technology Sourcing Executive Mentoring Guide: Matias, our supply chain consultant, has also created Maritime Freight Sourcing and Procurement Guide , which is available from SCMDOJO Academy.

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NC State SCRC

JANUARY 2, 2024

It is critical in bringing all our stakeholders along in developing strategy across our key categories and managing contracts collaboratively. We had almost no outages or shortages across any of our categories in any of our businesses.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 26, 2023

Negotiation, a crucial skill in the realms of business and procurement, demands the ability to remain calm, collected, and confident even in the most challenging situations. These films were chosen to inspire and educate both aspiring negotiators and seasoned procurement managers.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 14, 2021

The reason is that for the non-food categories in a supermarket halal certification is still very new. Secondly, halal training is often focused on the training of people in production, whereas people in procurement, sales, marketing, and logistics/supply chain have often received little, if any at all, training on halal.

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HICX Solutions

AUGUST 5, 2022

Encouragingly, sustainability is now a topic for many boards. In this case, procurement could group suppliers by category and country, and set up a process in which data is received in a sequence, starting with suppliers in countries with stricter legislations. By Anthony Payne, Supplier Experience Manager specialist.

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HICX Solutions

MAY 12, 2023

On September 21 & 22, over 5,000 people from numerous leading global corporations came together for DPW Amsterdam 2022 to share their experiences about a wide range of topics in Procurement and Supply Chain. Automate the simple As Sam explains, “We need to break our procurement teams free from the day-to-day tasks that burden them.”

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NC State SCRC

JANUARY 24, 2017

The relationship between sales and procurement has always been a contentious one. Sales account managers accuse procurement of being purely price focused, and not recognizing the components of value. This situation does not always accrue – as there are cases where harmonious partnerships exist between sales and procurement.

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Logility

DECEMBER 19, 2021

A hot topic; smart, articulate panelists – I recuse myself – with relevant experience; and a moderator who keeps the event on track yet understands that the audience is there to hear the panelists. What ingredients are needed for a compelling online event? To follow are some key discussion points and conclusions. What technology is critical?

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Claritum

JANUARY 8, 2017

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. We’ve compiled a list of some of the best must read procurement white papers and analyst reports (in no particular order of importance or preference) covering a variety of topics such as supply chain management, tail spend and the future and digitization of procurement.

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HICX Solutions

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

This first event saw the coming together of around twenty leading Procurement and Digitalization practitioners, from some of the world’s largest enterprises, to discuss supplier experience and supplier experience management (SXM). The Procurement Value Chain Deconstructed. The Supplier Experience Community Working Group.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 2, 2023

This enables the modeling of channel data along with order and shipment data to drive a role-based view for finance, promotion planning, manufacturing planning (along with S&OP), transportation planning, and procurement. Here is my response to some recent comments on this topic: Flowcasting? It also helps me to think more clearly.

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Proxima

JUNE 4, 2021

Concerns about rising inflation have been a hot topic in boardrooms since the start of this year. It’s possible your procurement team has managers or executives who cover multiple categories of spend. These concerns have grown substantially after recent news that US annual consumer price inflation has jumped to 4.2%.

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EC Sourcing Group

APRIL 27, 2021

When the topic of global sourcing comes up, procurement managers often balk at global sourcing in supply chain management because they worry they will have to sacrifice quality or delivery when using global suppliers. Supply chain management is the big picture, of which procurement is merely a piece. Why Is It Important?

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Resilinc

JULY 25, 2023

Sidney has over three decades of global direct and indirect procurement and supplier management experience. As Head of Procurement at Harman International to VP of Global Supply Chain Management at Aptiv, we learned about this supply chain thought leader’s extensive experience in the world of supply chain and procurement.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 10, 2016

Did the procurement group do a good job this year [finding more cost-effective and reliable carriers]? After watching the episode, post a question or comment for Derrick, or share your perspective on this topic, and keep the conversation going! But was it really packaging changes? Was it lower fuel costs?

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SupplyShift

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Our panelists unpacked the four steps of the supply chain sustainability journey, from strategy ideation to supplier engagement, while also taking a deep dive on pressing ESG topics such as Scope 3 emissions, forced labor, diversity, and plastics. 2) Procurement is in a prime position to drive sustainable change.

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