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Thoughts. Selecting Supply Chain Software

Supply Chain Shaman

I find that most companies’ understanding of supply chain planning is immature, and that next week, at the Gartner Supply Chain Summit in Orlando, that many will don their Mickey ears to discuss what I consider outdated supply chain planning models. The solutions are different.

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How Do We Stop Buying Planning Software the Wrong Way?

Supply Chain Shaman

The burst of spring coupled with my second Pfizer vaccine gives me a glimmer of hope that perhaps the dark curtain of being chained to the home office is lifting. The Process of Software Selection. As the director of planning, Joe is involved in a multi-year process to select a new planning solution. My struggle?

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Online Procurement System: Guide to Choosing the Right Tool

Precoro

Procurement operations are no exception. In fact, 43% of GPOs that took part in the 2023 Global Chief Procurement Officer Survey cited overall procurement risk had increased significantly as compared to 20% in the 2021 study. Keep reading to learn: What is an online procurement system?

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As The Wind Blows: Improving Supply Chain Planning

Supply Chain Shaman

In the supply chain management industry, words swirl but lack definition. Will we transform and improve supply chain planning systems based on AI? The industry is awash with technologists and consultants focused on selling solutions. Does a digital transformation add value? Again, who knows?

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How Do We Stop Buying Planning Software the Wrong Way?

Supply Chain Shaman

The burst of spring coupled with my second Pfizer vaccine gives me a glimmer of hope that perhaps the dark curtain of being chained to the home office is lifting. The Process of Software Selection. As the director of planning, Joe is involved in a multi-year process to select a new planning solution. My struggle?

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Why Procurement Management Tool is a Must for Efficient Purchasing

Precoro

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.

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What is a Purchase Order System? [Complete Guide]

Unleashed

Purchase order (PO) systems are software tools that help you manage the end-to-end purchase order process. They streamline procurement workflows by automating key tasks such as purchase order creation, approval, distribution, and tracking. What is a purchase order system?