Topic: Procurement & Sourcing


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SCMR Readers Asked to Help Identify Needed National Policy Changes

Monday, August 28, 2017 · Patrick Burnson
Plante Moran and the Reshoring Initiative will jointly launch the pivotal U.S. Manufacturing Reshoring Study. Both organizations encourage businesses to participate in the study's survey.

Port of Los Angeles and GE enhance “digitization” of supply chain

Tuesday, August 22, 2017 · Patrick Burnson
Less than a year since launching its unique “digital solution” for ocean cargo container throughput, the Port of Los Angeles and GE Transportation are expanding the program to include all terminals and shipping lines.

The Hackett Group Says Typical Procurement Organizations Need “Digital Transformation”

Monday, August 14, 2017 · Patrick Burnson
Typical procurement organizations can substantially narrow the gap between their cost levels and that of top performers, and top performers can become even better by leveraging digital transformation, according to new world-class procurement research from The Hackett Group, Inc.

NAFTA Renegotiation and its Supply Chain Implications Explored

Thursday, August 3, 2017 · Patrick Burnson
Supply chain managers are now trying to understand the implications of the upcoming NAFTA renegotiation to begin this month. In an exclusive interview with two prominent trade attorneys, the complexity of the development becomes more evident.

The Florida Ports Security and Technology Conference Addresses Risk Mitigation

Friday, July 28, 2017 · Patrick Burnson
The Florida Ports Security and Technology Conference, taking place September 12 and 13 in Orlando, Florida, will provide an exclusive platform for major seaport security operators and world-renowned solution providers to come together and explore ways to harness and optimize…

APQC Infographic: The Impact of Supplier Relationships on Procurement

Monday, July 24, 2017 · SCMR Staff
When looking to improve performance for regular activities such as ordering materials, many organizations overlook front-end processes that can have an impact.

Protiviti Study Contains New Findings on Value of Procurement

Friday, July 21, 2017 · Patrick Burnson
According to a new procurement study by global consulting firm Protiviti, nearly half of finance leaders claim that 20 percent or less of procurement savings wind up dropping to their companies' bottom line.

Supplier Audits Remain Essential, Says AsiaInspection

Wednesday, July 19, 2017 · Patrick Burnson
AsiaInspection (AI), a global provider of quality control services for businesses importing from the Pacific Rim, maintains that logistics managers should pay more attention to risk…irrespective of region.

Procurement Transformation: Déjà vu All Over Again

Tuesday, July 11, 2017 · Robert A Rudzki
Doing a comprehensive assessment (and then constructing a roadmap for improvement) is exactly what most companies should do (at least once).
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How to get end-to-end supply chain planning right

Wednesday, July 5, 2017 · Can A. Dogan
Far too many companies invest time and money in their planning capabilities with little to show for the effort. There is a better way.
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Outstanding forecasting? Be Careful.

Wednesday, July 5, 2017 · Larry Lapide
Demand forecasting should be done in-house for effective and efficient integration with planning processes such as S&OP, and also for competitive and financial disclosure reasons.

Port of Los Angeles Reacts to Petya Crisis as CargoSmart Provides Some Supply Chain Solutions

Wednesday, June 28, 2017 · Patrick Burnson
Maersk Line and the APM Terminals should soon return their operations back to normal, including possibly re-routing vessels to other terminals.

Secondary Industrial Markets Show Strong Future Growth Prospects Thanks to e-Commerce, Says CBRE

Monday, June 26, 2017 · Jeff Berman
While primary industrial markets often have higher rents and lower vacancies for warehouse and distribution center space, research published today by industrial real estate firm CBRE makes the case for increasing future growth for secondary industrial markets.

Supplier Performance Management

Tuesday, June 20, 2017 · SCMR Staff
You've negotiated a contract with your supplier, signed the deal, and then what? In this webinar, procurement expert Mark Trowbridge will explore 10 places where additional value can be found in a company's highest-value provider relationships throughout the supply…

Procurement Alert: Scout’s eSourcing Platform Attracts Next Round of Investment

Wednesday, June 7, 2017 · Patrick Burnson
This announcement follows Scout's release of Harvard Business Review Analytic Services procurement industry research, which explores the critical roles that sourcing, procurement, and supply chain management play in enterprise success.
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