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A Gameplan for Procurement Transformation

A successful procurement transformation involves a strategic overhaul of [...]

The Importance of Supply Chain Visibility for Procurement

Supply chain visibility is essential for successful procurement, as it [...]

June 8th, 2023|Categories: Business and Management, Logistics, Procurement, Risk Management, Supply Chain Management|Tags: logistics, procurement, risk management, Sales and Operations Planning, Supply Chain, supply chain disruptions, supply chain management, supply chain visibility|

Business Success with Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)

Demand planning determines how much inventory is needed to meet [...]

May 7th, 2023|Categories: Business and Management, Finance, Operations Management, Sales and Operations Planning, Supply Chain Management|Tags: business planning, customer service, Demand Planning, eS&OP, production rates, S&OP, strategic planning, Supply Planning|

Supply Market Survey and Analysis

Supply market analysis is a crucial step in the business [...]

September 13th, 2021|Categories: Business and Management, Data Analysis and Statistics, Market Research, Procurement, Supply Chain Management|Tags: category management, market research, procurement, purchasing, spend analysis, strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, supply chain management, supply market analysis, supply market survey|

5 Ways To Screw Up A Purchasing Job Interview

Preparing for the purchasing job interview can be daunting. [...]

May 1st, 2021|Categories: Business and Management, Career Growth, Operations Management, Organizational Development, Procurement, Training|Tags: interview questions, job interview, job mistakes, procurement, purchasing|

Standard Terms and Conditions in Your RFP

A member recently asked me: “When including your standard [...]

February 15th, 2021|Categories: Business and Management, Contract Management, Finance, Legal, Procurement|Tags: contract management, legal disputes, procurement, RFP, terms and conditions|

Seven Keys to Better Sourcing and Supplier Relationships

Today’s guest blog post comes from Roshnee Mistry who works with [...]

January 1st, 2021|Categories: Business and Management, Communication and Collaboration, Relationship Management, Supply Chain, Supply Management, Vendor Management|Tags: accountability, communication, procurement, sourcing, supplier relationships, supply chain management, trust|

Deploying Risk, Resilience, and Supply Sustainability Management

Next Level Purchasing Association’s definition of Risk, Resilience, and Supply [...]

October 28th, 2020|Categories: Business and Management, Environmental Management, Risk Management, Supply Chain Management, Sustainability|Tags: Business Continuity, Deployment, Environmental Sustainability, resilience, risk management, Supply Chain, Sustainability|

Fleet Basics

Effective fleet management is crucial for businesses that rely on [...]

October 11th, 2020|Categories: Business and Management, Logistics, Operations Management, Procurement, Transportation|Tags: driver management, efficiency, fleet management, fleet safety, logistics, operations, transportation, vehicle maintenance|

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