Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 29, 2024

Most believe that Gartner would be of better service to the industry to adopt more of a Horses for Courses Strategy. The idiom ‘horses for courses’ derives from horse racing and symbolizes the concept of tailoring solutions to meet the individual characteristics of a situation or problem. What steps to take?

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Alison Supply Chain Courses and SCMDOJO are among the most reliable sources on the internet when selecting an appropriate course. The top two well-known websites that offer amazing courses are Alison and SCMDOJO. Alison Supply Chain Courses and SCMDOJO Courses are a treat, but both websites have very prominent differences.

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ivalua

AUGUST 17, 2021

What does Procurement mean? An organization’s Procurement function is responsible for managing spend, in other words the buying goods and services that are used to make the products sold to customers as well as the purchasing of products and services used to run the organization on a day to day basis. What is Direct Procurement?

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Procurement became a logical place for leading healthcare systems to focus. As vice president of supply chain and procurement, Mr. Wengert was brought in to drive change. Hospital chains’ approach to procurement lagged far behind the practices employed by manufacturers, retailers, and distributors. “We

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Freightos

AUGUST 19, 2024

Together, we can offer a complete solution that covers the digital procurement of both spot and contract freight services, across air, ocean, road, and rail. We estimate that tenders account for some 50%-70% of freight procured, at the lower end for air, at the higher end for ocean.

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ivalua

MARCH 5, 2020

Last week, round 40 Procurement leaders got together in the very pleasant surroundings of the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London to talk about collaboration, and to celebrate Ivalua’s increased presence in the UK. I was challenged in the questions about whether we can really move away from “savings” as perhaps the main objective for Procurement.

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 23, 2024

With numerous platforms offering online courses, including edX supply chain courses and SCMDOJO academy , it can be challenging to choose the one that best fits your needs, especially when it comes to specialized fields like supply chain management. A general platform covering various subjects, including supply chain.

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ivalua

JANUARY 31, 2022

Last week, Ivalua partnered with Ardent Partners to discuss Procurement 2022: Big Trends and Predictions. . Procurement 2022: Big Trends and Predictions. #1. Organizations must shift focus toward strengthening their procurement processes and procedures to gain 100% supply chain visibility. View Webinar Replay. More on that here.

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ivalua

MAY 6, 2021

The past few years have been a boon for procurement, which has become increasingly strategic and critical to business. The pandemic has accelerated this trend, with the Procurement function front and center in the fight to ensure supply chain resilience and continuity, reduce costs and protect the bottom line.

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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. Incentivize procurement w/performance goals & KPIs that encourage supplier collaboration to drive meaningful changes in behavior.

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ivalua

JUNE 6, 2022

Of course, this means different things in different settings and for different use cases. Only after the contract has been signed does procurement start raising relevant questions around data. The post Is Your Procurement Data Fit for Purpose? To hear the rest of the conversation with Joe Yacura and Vishal Patel, click here.

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ivalua

MAY 15, 2020

This, he said, was an example of using procurement to drive competitive advantage and revenue. By building the marketplace, which is powered by Ivalua technology, JLL’s technology and procurement skills are leveraged for the benefits of their customers. He believes that you must “come with a clear procurement value proposition”.

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ivalua

MAY 31, 2022

Reviewing pandemic responses and strategies, some CPOs and Procurement teams managed a bit better than their peers as uncertainty and change mounted. But most sourcing and procurement teams need to pivot and modify the way they handle SCM decisions. Why is Supplier Information so important?

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Procurement People should learn the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) Process. Procurement professionals can contribute significantly to the S&OP process by providing valuable insights into supply chain dynamics, identifying potential risks, and optimizing sourcing strategies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 20, 2022

The frequency of RFP events is only one area that can be improved as shippers look for a better way to manage freight procurement processes. Some items on a shipper’s “Wish List” for freight procurement are flexibility, visibility, and efficiency. Efficiency in freight procurement allows companies to engage in other value-added work.

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Procurement Academy

JULY 22, 2022

For procurement professionals, it’s a core skill that’s essential to be well practiced in. Negotiators have the ability to listen attentively, with active listening needed to read body language as well as of course verbal communication. Negotiation is key to business success. Active listening.

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Precoro

JULY 15, 2024

The chief procurement officer (CPO) is a senior executive responsible for developing and implementing their organization’s procurement policies, procedures, and strategies. The chief procurement officer’s workload extends beyond timely purchases and cost-saving measures.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Labor management systems break the work down into very granular activities, set targets for doing those tasks in an allotted period of time, and measure how workers do against the time standards over the course of the day. And many are adding supplier risk management duties to the sourcing tasks performed by their procurement managers.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Over the course of the five months, we iterated on the model over seven sessions. The problem with supplier visibility is bookended into procurement processes that have gone back, not forward over the last decade. I asked Greg Aimi, currently at Gartner to help. We ordered pizza and started working on a visibility maturity model.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 10, 2022

in turn, is a boutique procurement consultancy. Professionals from procurement, compliance, logistics, sustainability, information-security and several other internal stakeholder all use the solution for different reasons. This intermediate step is more related to Procurement and supply chain transparency. Any final thoughts?

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

He is also the founder of the MIT FreightLab – a research initiative that focuses on improving the way freight transportation is designed, procured, and managed. Outside of MIT, Dr. Caplice is the Chief Scientist for DAT Freight and Analytics. In this role, he pioneered the development of the Freight Market Intelligence Consortium (FMIC).

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 19, 2023

In order to achieve this, demand planning, inventory planning, supply planning via procurement and/or production planning, along with fulfilment/allocation and even transportation planning need to be integrated. DC procurement is also automated by aggregating the needs of the MFCs. So how do companies achieve autonomous planning?

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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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HICX Solutions

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Stephen is Chief Procurement Officer at Kantar , a data analytics and brand consulting media company based in London. Stephen talks to us about why now is the best time to get a foot in the door of the procurement industry. Stephen talks to us about why now is the best time to get a foot in the door of the procurement industry.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 18, 2023

Contract management plays a crucial role in the procurement process, as it helps ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and optimize supplier relationships. By effectively managing contracts, organizations can maximize the value of their procurement activities and minimize potential issues.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 26, 2023

Category management is a procurement strategy that involves grouping similar products or services together into categories and managing them as a single unit. This approach can help organizations streamline their procurement processes, negotiate better deals with suppliers, and ultimately save money.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Over the course of the last decade, his story is the same. Use this data as an input to safety stock calculations, procurement decisions, and production planning. Back to John. His comments are typically a word salad rant. He feels that based on his years of experience with a software provider, he has a whizzbang technology.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 12, 2024

For example, I recently interviewed someone in procurement who is working on SCOPE 3 emissions and tariff readiness. Procurement was operating in isolation from supply chain. This course is limited to retailers and manufacturers. In January, I will be teaching a six-week curriculum on outside-in planning processes.

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Freightos

JANUARY 25, 2024

Aimee Loshinsky January 25, 2024 Optimize your logistics tendering, vendor selection, negotiations, and procurement with Freightos Data Book a Demo In Freightos Q4 2023 KPI press release , we announced that the company surpassed one million bookings across the platform in 2023.

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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.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 7, 2021

Mathias is a supply chain expert with significant experience in industrial engineering, logistics, inventory management and procurement at such companies as Amazon, Infineon, Tech Data and of course, Ratioform, where he started as the Head of Procurement in 2018 and is now the Director of Operations. It was a huge step there.

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ivalua

JULY 7, 2020

Of course, the crisis is still very much real, affecting many people and businesses with long-lasting effects. Who better to bring balance, build resilience and solidify competitive advantages than Procurement and Supply Chain. I do hope it’s the latter and guess what, I believe Procurement is a key player in this.

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Procurement Academy

JULY 3, 2024

Previously, traditional classroom training courses were one of the only options. It’s flexible and accessible, and with courses on absolutely anything, you’ll find it very difficult not to find an area that will suit your goals. Make sure you have access to high-speed internet and a device capable of running the eLearning course.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The procurement department is an integral part of any organization, playing a crucial role in the purchasing process. To get the most out of any procurement team, all the associated key roles need to be filled with qualified individuals that understand both technology and the principles of supply chain management.

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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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Procurement Academy

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Procurement fraud is often overlooked, but it can tear away at your company’s integrity and reputation from the inside if left unchecked for too long. Proactively identifying and managing procurement fraud is incredibly important when safeguarding your organization’s future. Lets take a look.

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Precoro

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Procurement is a complex and dynamic process involving strategic planning and several stages of execution, from sourcing to paying and reporting. Supply chain management, purchase requisitions and orders, budget management, and three-way matching – all these processes are integral to procurement as a whole. Lack of Transparency.

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