Procurement

Planning fatigue may be settling in

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 · Brian Straight Supply chain disruption scenario planning continues to remain robust, but there is some fatigue settling in as fewer organizations are making it a priority.

How S&OP provides the answer to in-demand products

Thursday, April 18, 2024 · Brian Straight If demand for a product suddenly spikes, can your business handle it? St. Onge’s Kira Bilecky recently explained why a good S&OP process can ensure the business is ready.

Blooming success: The vital role of S&OE in nurturing global supply chains

Thursday, April 11, 2024 · Stephen Dombroski Sales and operations execution planning plays a pivotal role in connecting strategic planning and day-to-day execution to ensure supply chains flourish.

Shining light on procurement’s dark purchases problem

Friday, April 5, 2024 · Brian Straight Many companies do not have processes in place to control procurement spending, leading to millions in wasted dollars from untracked dark purchases.

40% of procurement leaders ignoring sustainability, study reveals

Thursday, April 4, 2024 · Brian Straight Many procurement professionals are ignoring sustainability initiatives as they battle pressure to control spend.

A New Priority Greets Procurement Professionals in 2024

Thursday, March 28, 2024 · Brian Straight Cost reduction supplants supply continuity as the top issue facing procurement professionals in The Hackett Group's annual Key Issues survey.

Maximizing the Bottom Line: The Power of Procurement

Wednesday, March 27, 2024 · Michal Cukier Procurement activities can have a positive impact on a business' bottom line, leading to more profit without the need to expand spending.

Electronics Supply Chain Seeks Balance in 2024

Monday, March 25, 2024 · Brian Straight Labor costs continue to rise in the electronics supply chain, but industry research finds materials costs and backlogs easing.

NextGen Leader: Marianna Vydrevich

Friday, March 22, 2024 · Brian Straight GAF's Marianna Vydrevich sees technology like AI playing a role in supply chain network design, but she lives for that Aha! moment. Meet our March NextGen Leader.

CPOs Pivot AI Focus from What’s Possible to Implementation

Thursday, March 21, 2024 · Brian Straight More procurement leaders are trying to implement AI and automation into their operations, shifting gears from a what's possible to a how-to-implement strategy.

A Hoarding Explanation for the Post-COVID Inflation for Goods

Thursday, March 14, 2024 · Jason Miller and Yemisi Bolumole Inflation continues to impact the U.S. economy, but could a fear of supply shortages have caused a hoarding of materials and contributed to inflation’s rise?

It’s high time to go beyond visibility

Monday, March 4, 2024 · Shardul S. Phadnis and Paul J.H. Schoemaker Add vigilance to supply chain management with visibility. Real-time visibility of inventory, capacity, supply, and demand conditions is central to agile supply chain operations in dynamic environments.

The Dawn of AI in Procurement: Unleashing a New Era of Efficiency and Insight

Monday, March 4, 2024 · Arjun Sharma The promise of faster transactions, lower costs, and widespread executive buy-in are driving AI-powered procurement to deliver new efficiencies and insights.

APQC Infographic: Preparedness in 2024

Monday, March 4, 2024 · APQC The infographic below shows how organizations performed on their business goals in 2023, as well as areas of focus for 2024.

6 Questions With .. Etosha Thurman

Tuesday, February 27, 2024 · Brian Straight SAP’s Ethosa Thurman answers Supply Chain Management Review’s 6 Questions on ethical sourcing and procurement practices.