SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Whether you’re a seasoned procurement professional or just stepping into the world of sourcing and acquisitions, understanding the nuances of procurement synonyms can make all the difference. So, get ready to elevate your communication skills and gain a deeper understanding of the procurement domain.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 20, 2023

If you’re eyeing a role as a Procurement Manager (or are looking to hire one), you’re in the right place! As a procurement Manager, you’ll play a crucial role in overseeing the purchasing and procurement process for a company or organization, making sure they get the best bang for their buck.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 9, 2022

Featuring Our 12 Best Procurement Articles! Procurement operations are the backbone of every company’s supply chain. Fundamental to procurement is the acquisition of goods and services from a party that’s further up the supply chain. This document is the first legal contract in the operational procurement process.

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ivalua

JUNE 4, 2020

A review of the key elements in supplier management for manufacturers and how Source-to-Pay procurement technology can support the journey towards supply chain resilience and agility in times of crisis. As the COVID-19 pandemic disrupts global supply chains, procurement organizations around the world are scrambling to react.

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Precoro

AUGUST 14, 2023

More and more companies are acknowledging the importance of centralizing and optimizing their procurement operations. One of the ways to accomplish this is to establish a procurement team to streamline ordering by centralizing purchases and improving supplier relations. What are the duties of a procurement manager?

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 9, 2020

ARTICLE SUMMARY. For small companies, it is usually enough to have one person dealing with procurement but in large enterprises teams of people are needed, all with specific roles to play. The Finance Manager , on the other hand, controls the financial input and output of the procurement division. 3) Project Procurement Manager.

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Synovos

APRIL 2, 2024

What is MRO procurement? Understand MRO procurement and your bottom line will benefit. These items support business or manufacturing activity but are not incorporated directly into what you produce. The hidden cost of MRO procurement The adage time is money captures why MRO can be costly and why that cost is not always obvious.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Featuring Our 12 Best Procurement Articles! Procurement is a process that involves obtaining and accepting terms and getting goods or services from an outside source. In other words, procurement is deciding to buy under conditions of less availability. Outdated Procurement Rules And Processes.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

In a series of blog articles, the Product/Solutions Marketing team explores new business challenges and innovation solutions to change the game and manage disruptions. Global Complexities Terence: Industrial manufacturing companies are modifying their supply chain landscape and operations to prepare for the new world.

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Navigating the complexities of manufacturing operations often involves the crucial decision between MRP vs ERP systems. While both aim to streamline operations and enhance efficiency, they cater to distinct needs within manufacturing organizations. What is an MRP System? The first generation of these systems was known simply as MRP.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 12, 2024

This morning, the New York Times pushed me an article by Peter S. I would like for us to move past the conventional view of sourcing strategies and globalization to drive improvements to the supply chain in a variable world. The populist narrative of sourcing globalization is only part of the story. Let me explain.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 11, 2021

There is a belief that manufacturing is a mechanical process with not much thinking involved. While this is wrong for manufacturing in general it is especially wrong for process manufacturers – companies that produce food and beverages, paints, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. What is process manufacturing?

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Jaggaer

JUNE 28, 2024

This is the second of two articles. What are COOs at leading manufacturing organizations currently up to? What are COOs at leading manufacturing organizations currently up to? Leading companies are mapping out operations on digital twins so that they can decide where and what they will be manufacturing in the future.

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Precoro

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

One of the ways that procurement teams improve this figure is by tracking and improving the purchase price variance (PPV) metric. In this article, we'll explain what PPV is, why it matters, and how tracking this metric can benefit your procurement processes. Why Is Purchase Price Variance Important?

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Jaggaer

JULY 10, 2024

Proven Techniques from Source to Contract By Georg Roesch, VP Direct Procurement In our recent guest article, Prof. Christian Heinrich, Co-Founder and Managing Director, carbmee, described “the 80% challenge” faced by manufacturing companies. from source to contract).

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Jaggaer

JULY 4, 2024

Guest article by Prof. Christian Heinrich, Co-Founder and Managing Director, c arbmee The 80% Challenge I was recently delighted to participate in a JAGGAER live webinar focused on the introduction, in recent years, of carbon emissions measurement as a factor in strategic sourcing. It forms part of the “European Green Deal”.

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QAD

JUNE 29, 2021

In their list of common nightmare scenarios to try to prepare for, few procurement leaders could have predicted the business disruptions of 2020. Brent discusses how now is the time for enterprises to redouble their efforts to upgrade their operations with digital technologies and innovations that improve sourcing and supplier management.

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Ware2Go

JANUARY 7, 2022

Experiencing the negative effects of overextended supply chains and lean manufacturing, merchants are looking to forge a balance between JIT and JIC purchasing models that reduces risk and maintains profit margins. What is just-in-time procurement? What is just-in-case procurement?

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Precoro

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

In order to run a successful business, you need a dedicated procurement team to obtain these essential goods and services, ensure timely delivery, and nurture good relationships with your vendors. Paying for offices, utilities, technology subscriptions, and cleaning services is also part of the procurement team's responsibility.

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New Horizon Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Introduction: Procurement Planning for Distribution-Intensive Businesses Procurement planning is not a widely recognized category of supply chain software, but it should be. The resulting plan should maintain adequate safety stock levels for each purchased item while reducing inventory costs.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 22, 2022

In today’s business climate, many companies are grappling with the decision of whether to manufacture their products locally or overseas. With the global pandemic changing so much in the world, that discussion around global and local manufacturing has become even more complex. Where are your suppliers? Count the cost.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

This article describes how to incorporate simulation techniques into optimization, build a stochastic optimization model, and end up with a more resilient supply chain model. Optimal sourcing plant is different for different periods A baseline optimization model shows that depending on the period (month), the optimal sourcing location varies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 14, 2023

And even before they begin, they must realize these problems are too big for any single team—supply chain must connect with finance and procurement to treat the n-tier suppliers as an extended part of their network and become their preferred customer. By identifying these gaps, you can create sourcing events to close them.

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Synovos

JANUARY 8, 2024

Procurement culture: challenging the old, developing the new One of the biggest challenges facing the indirect procurement industry today is digitalization. Will procurement roles continue to exist? The big question is whether procurement roles like mine will still be around in years to come.

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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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QAD

APRIL 9, 2020

A pandemic can so easily shape the future for manufacturers and suppliers. In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, big changes are already happening, such as an increase in manufacturing automation and a reduced need for assembly line workers. Manufacturers should begin to focus more on their suppliers’ capabilities.

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QAD

JANUARY 11, 2022

After the last two years, it’s no surprise that some might be hesitant to make predictions about the state of manufacturing, supply chains and digital transformation for the new year. Automating procurement processes gives manufacturers the systematic approach they need to manage the supply chain.

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HICX Solutions

JANUARY 25, 2023

By Costas Xyloyiannis, CEO of HICX As we usher in 2023, the procurement and supply chain operating model will continue to evolve. And manufacturers still need to meet demand. Additionally, large manufacturers depend upon their supplier networks for on-time delivery, service and innovation. Read full article

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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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Resilinc

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Resilinc CEO Bindiya Vakil recently contributed a WEF Agenda article in which she urges procurement and supply chain managers to adopt a new mindset as they seek to build more resilient supply chains in the aftermath of the pandemic. Read the full article: Resilient supply chains: Why every supplier counts.

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QAD

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Routine Challenges in Life Sciences Manufacturing Imagine if there was a tool available to manage the highly complex environment in which life sciences manufacturers navigate daily. Given the layers of complexity involved in running such a business, it can be obvious to understand why there are initiatives in place such as Pharma 4.0,

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Jaggaer

JUNE 28, 2024

The topic under discussion was current challenges in direct procurement. I sincerely believe that procurement has a leading role to play in this transformation, and doing so calls for a true balancing act. Pre-pandemic, nobody outside procurement and supply chain management ever mentioned it. No pressure, then!

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HICX Solutions

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Costas Xyloyiannis, CEO of HICX, discusses how organisations can achieve sustainable procurement with strong supplier partnerships. Meanwhile, according to a recent Deloitte study , 45% of Gen Z consumers stopped purchasing certain brands because of ethical or sustainability concerns. Read full article.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 11, 2022

Most manufacturers still rely on traditional methods to promote their business. Word-of-mouth referrals, networking events, and trade shows are still preferred by those in the manufacturing industry for a good reason they still work. Five Tips For Digital Marketing for Manufacturing Success. Consult With The Experts.

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Gravity Supply Chain

JANUARY 22, 2024

Gravity, a global leader in Purchase Order Management and BuyCo, the container shipping platform, announced their partnership to offer shippers with a comprehensive solution that allows procurement and transport teams to collaborate seamlessly for international trade operations.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 30, 2018

Editor’s Note: This article comes from Steve Wright who works for Whirlwind Steel and shares his knowledge on manufacturing plant site selection. There are a number of factors to consider in manufacturing plant site selection to ensure you have the best location for your new plant. download ebook.

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Claritum

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. Typical steps associated with a project purchasing process. Project and Category Procurement Differences. Table of the key differences between Project and Category based procurement. Types of activity suitable for Project based procurement. Associated articles.

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